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CLEARSPAN
™
POLY BUILDINGS
Revision date: 12.08.15
CABLE ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
5. Install a second cable clamp six to eight (6"-8") inches from first clamp and tighten both clamps.
6. Remove bolt from turnbuckle jaw and position cable end with thimble into turnbuckle jaw.
7. Insert bolt through turnbuckle jaw and cable thimble, thread nut onto bolt, and tighten to secure.
8. Repeat Steps 2-7 for remaining length of cable for this assembly.
9. Open turnbuckle to its longest position and set assembly aside.
10. Repeat the above procedure for all remaining assemblies. Length of upper cables may differ from side cables.
Always measure length on frame before cutting cables.
11. With all cables assembled, move to top of the sixth (6th) rafter (4' spacing) and drill a 5/16" hole down through
rafter and top, center purlin. This is the rafter-purlin connection where the ends of upper cables are wrapped and
secured. See the insert in the diagram below for Steps 11 and 12.
12. Insert 5/16" x 5" carriage bolt (FAH325B) down through 5/16" hole, add a 5/16" nut, and tighten.
13. Repeat Steps 11 and 12 for remaining rafter-purlin position
at the other end of frame
.
14. Attach cables to assembled frame. See diagrams below and in Quick Start section of these instructions for details
and cable locations. Cable assembly length and positions are the same for other side and end of frame.
Verify that
turnbuckles are fully extended before attaching cables to frame.
Cable A
Cable B
Cable C
5" Carriage Bolt
Steps 11-12
Band Clamp Locations: Band clamps for
end rafters
were installed on each end
rafter during end rafter assembly.
Pony Wall
CONSULT SIDE PROFILE DIAGRAM
FOR SPECIFIC SHELTER LENGTH
FOR CABLE LOCATIONS.
ATTENTION:
Lower end of Cable
Assembly C is connected to frame
using a 103856 band clamp.
Install band clamp by spreading
clamp and placing it around leg
of rafter in the locations shown
in this diagram and on the Side
Profile diagrams in Quick Start
section. Squeeze clamp into
shape using adjustable pliers.
