15
CLEARSPAN
™
GARAGES
Revision date: 05.20.16
SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION
Gather parts:
• 8' struts (105119) and Tek screws
Complete these steps to install the four (4) side struts:
1. Locate one (1) eight foot strut and position it between
one end rafter leg and the leg of the first interior rafter
as shown below.
2. Align one end of the strut with the center of the interior
rafter leg and
secure the strut to the base rail using Tek
screws.
See the diagram that follows for clarification.
NOTE:
Each strut includes one pre-drilled mounting
bolt hole at each end. Install a second Tek screw
through the strut and into the base rail as shown
.
3. Verify that the end rafter is plumb (straight up and
down) and
secure the top of the strut to the inside of
the end rafter leg. Do not allow the end of the strut to
extend beyond the edge of the end rafter.
4. Repeat the steps to attach the remaining side struts to
the shelter frame.
5. After securing the four (4) struts, complete the next
procedure to install diagonal bracing.
INSTALL SHELTER BRACING
The diagonal bracing is installed
after
the frame is squared
and anchored and
before
installing the end panels and
main cover.
Gather parts:
• Bracing (105090)
• Tek screws
Complete these steps to install the diagonal bracing for the
shelter.
1. Locate one (1) five-foot (5') brace and, beginning at
one end rafter, place it into position as shown below.
NOTE:
Before attaching the brace to the rafter leg,
verify that the rafter is plumb (side-to-side and front-to-
back).
Position the brace so that the center of the brace is
aligned with the center of the rafter bend. Adjust as
needed on the end rafters to avoid contact with the
strut connections.
2. Secure the brace to the rafter using Tek screws as
shown above.
3. Repeat the procedure for the remaining diagonal rafter
braces.
NOTE:
To keep the angles of all diagonal bracing
consistent throughout the frame, duplicate the position
of the first diagonal brace.
4. After installing all diagonal bracing,
return to each end
rafter
and apply a few layers of duct tape or a similar
product over all bolt heads and Tek screw heads. This
will protect the end panel when it is installed.
5. Once the end rafters are prepared for end panel
installation, continue with the following instructions.
Tek Screws
Tek Screws
End rafter showing
the location of the
diagonal brace.
Position all braces
similar to what is
shown in this and
other diagrams.
Center brace with the
center of rafter bend.
Interior
Rafter Leg
Base Rail
Attach strut
to base rail.
See the diagram
below for details.
Strut Position
Strut Position
