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CLEARSPAN
™
POLY BUILDINGS
Revision Date: 03.13.08
ATTACH MAIN COVER
Gather the parts:
• Main cover (with conduits inserted)
• Ropes (provided by customer) or strap long enough to
reach over the frame
• Box cutter or utility knife
WARNING:
To prevent damage and injury, do not
leave the cover unattended if it has not been properly
secured.
The ropes can be used to temporarily keep
the cover from blowing off the frame.
Assembly Procedure
1. To pull the cover over the frame, attach ropes or straps
to both ends of the cover conduit positioned
furthest
from the frame
. Wrap the rope around the conduit a few
times to prevent it from slipping off.
NOTE:
Depending on the length of the cover it may
be necessary to attach additional ropes to the cover
conduit between the end ropes by cutting a small
opening in the cover pocket and tying the rope around
the conduit. DO NOT cut through the main cover.
Cut
through the conduit pocket only.
2. With all ropes attached to the cover conduit, lift and
carry the conduit and cover toward the base of the
assembled frame.
3. Set the conduit down, toss the ropes over the frame,
and pull the cover into position. Position one person
at each rope.
Verify that the cover pockets are to the
inside of the building. This will be the underside of the
cover when it is pulled into position on the frame.
4. Once the main cover is pulled into position, center the
cover on the frame (end-to-end and side-to-side).
WARNING:
To prevent damage and injury, do not
leave the cover unattended if it has not been properly
secured.
5. Locate the black straps at the front and rear hems and
feed the straps through the center slot in each end
ratchet. Operate the ratchet to wrap the strap onto the
center hub just enough to keep the strap secure.
NOTE:
Use lifts and additional assistants (if needed) to
help pull the cover up and over the frame.
NOTE:
Do not tighten completely at this time. This
helps to temporarily secure the cover.
6. Tie the ropes (or straps), used to pull the cover into
position, to the frame to help hold the cover.
7. Move to the other side conduit of the cover and
temporarily secure that side of the cover to the frame.
NOTE:
Tie short pieces of rope to the ends of the side
conduit and directly across from the ropes or straps
tied to the other side conduit to temporarily secure
the cover to the frame. Once side straps are installed
and slightly tightened, the temporary ropes can be
removed.
8. Position the cover conduit within the pocket so that the
ends do not contact or rub on the bonnet portion of the
main cover. May not apply for some cover designs.
9. Continue with the installation of the side straps.
Photo shows the ratchet
attached to the end
rafter. This ratchet is
used to secure the
bonnet portion of the
main cover.
Main Cover
Bonnet
NOTE:
Cover shown
may differ from the
actual cover for your
building.
Shelter shown above may be a different style or length.
Cover
Conduit
Ropes