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CLEARSPAN
™
POLY BUILDINGS
Revision date: 12.08.15
TIGHTEN CABLES
Complete these steps:
1. After attaching all cable assemblies, verify each band
clamp is tight and secured to rafter leg using a Tek
screw.
2. Return to first set of turnbuckles and tighten.
NOTE:
Tighten cables in each section evenly so that
frame remains plumb.
3. After one set of cables is tightened, move to another
set and repeat steps to tighten those cables.
4. Repeat this process until all cables are tight.
5. Continue by installing all ratchets.
ANCHOR THE SHELTER
After installing all cable assemblies, anchor the frame.
Once frame is anchored properly, continue with these
instructions.
WARNING
: Securing rafter mounting feet to
baseboards set on the site is not a substitute for
properly anchoring shelter. You must anchor shelter
as described in the MUST READ document.
FAILING TO PROPERLY ANCHOR THE SHELTER
WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SHELTER AND
MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
READ THE MUST READ DOCUMENT TO
PROPERLY ANCHOR THE SHELTER.
INSTALL MAIN COVER RATCHETS
Attach all ratchets
to the outside of pony wall or support
posts.
Gather parts:
• Ratchets (QH1061)
• Ratchets (QH1065)
• Customer-supplied fasteners for pony wall or support
post materials.
Due to the different materials used
to construct pony walls, customer is responsible for
supplying the required fasteners. Consult the advice
of a qualified professional contractor if needed.
Complete the following steps to secure ratchets to pony
wall or support posts.
1. Locate four (4) ratchets (QH1061) and attach these
to outside ends of pony wall as shown in diagram
below. Attach each ratchet using customer-supplied
fasteners.
(Fasteners for pony walls constructed of
material such as concrete, stone, or wood are not
included and must be purchased separately. Consult
a contractor if needed.)
ATTENTION:
If attaching ratchets to concrete, read
Attaching Ratchets to Concrete section
and apply
that procedure when needed. See next page.
2. Locate the QH1065 ratchets and divide quantity in
half. Use half for each side of shelter.
3. Evenly space QH1065 ratchets along the outside of
pony wall.
ATTENTION:
Consult Side Profile diagram in Quick
Start Section for ratchet locations for specific building
length.
Distance shown by arrow above is approximately 6" to
8" from center of end rafter to center of ratchet.
Inside of Shelter
End (front
or back) of
pony wall.
6"-8"
Consult a
construction
professional to
determine the best
fasteners for pony
wall or support
posts.
