CLEARSPAN
™
FABRIC STRUCTURES
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Revision date: 09.08.09
TIGHTEN THE SIDE RATCHETS
Verify that the cover is in the desired position and centered on the frame.
(Loosen and reposition if needed.) Continue with these steps to tighten the side
ratchets.
Move to the side ratchets attached to each leg of one rafter. Begin at an
1.
inside rafter near the center of the frame.
With an assistant at one side ratchet and someone at the other side ratchet
2.
on the same rafter
, tighten the ratchets to secure the cover.
Tightening the ratchets at the same time on the same rafter helps keep the
cover centered and results in a more uniform appearance.
Move to another rafter and repeat the steps to tighten the side ratchets
3.
attached to that rafter.
NOTE:
If the strap builds up in the ratchet, loosen the ratchet, remove some
of the strap, and retighten.
After all side ratchets (QH1065) are tight, position someone at each ratchet
4.
attached to the end rafter where the bonnet straps of the cover were
previously inserted.
Tighten the end ratchets to secure the bonnet portion of the main cover.
5.
Move to the other end of the building and secure the bonnet at that end.
6.
Space below is reserved for customer notes.
Photo shows the
QH1061 ratchet
attached to the end
rafter. QH1061 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.
