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CLEARSPAN
™
POLY BUILDINGS
Revision date: 05.20.20
PULL MAIN COVER OVER FRAME
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.
Use ropes or straps to keep the cover from blowing off the frame during installation.
Main Cover Procedure (describes the installation of a single cover)
1. Attach ropes or straps to both ends of the cover conduit positioned
farthest from the frame
if the cover
was spread out on the ground. Space additional ropes every 20' or so to prevent cover damage when
pulling onto the frame. Cut small slits in the
conduit pocket
to gain access to the cover conduit.
ATTENTION:
If the cover is fan folded, as shown in the diagram (previous page), tie the rope or straps
to the conduit located on top of the cover. Be sure to position cover on the correct side of frame.
2. Cut 4 or 5 pieces of 2" strap (13'-14' long) from the bulk roll.
Do not use the pre-cut 25' rolls
(CC5390A). Some are needed for the upper conduit—awning side (one per rafter).
Evenly space
the straps and wrap each around the remaining cover conduit. Insert the free ends of each strap into a
ratchet attached to the lower face board and slightly tighten. These straps keep the free end of the cover
in place as the other end is pulled up and over the frame to the awning side.
3. With all ropes attached to the cover conduit, lift and carry the conduit and cover toward the base of the
assembled frame.
This is the conduit that will be pulled over the frame to the awing side of the frame.
4. Toss the ropes over the frame and pull the cover into position. Position 2-3 assistants 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.
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WARNING:
To prevent damage to the
cover and to prevent serious personal
injury, DO NOT attempt to install the
main cover on windy days.
NOTE:
Use lifts and additional assistants (if needed) to help pull the cover up and over the frame.
5. Once the main cover is pulled into position,
center the cover on the frame (end-to-end and side-to-side)
.
6. Tie the ropes (used to pull the cover into position) to the frame to temporarily hold the cover in place.
Ropes
Cover
Conduit
Cover
Conduit
Pull cover onto
the frame.
WARNING:
To prevent damage
and injury, do not leave the cover
unattended if it has not been
properly secured.
IMPORTANT:
Secure this side of the
cover
before
pulling cover onto frame.