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INSTALL PVC CONDUIT (CONTINUED)
NOTE:
Maintain an even distance between the end
rafter and the PVC conduit as the strap is installed and
tightened.
Also check that the bonnet portion of the main cover
overlaps the end rafters evenly before stretching the
cover.
If the side straps are too tight to stretch the cover from
end-to-end, loosen the straps as needed and continue.
15. Once the strap is tight, cut it to length if needed and tie
it to the other leg of the same end rafter.
16. Return to the other end of the frame and tighten that
strapping if needed to complete the stretching of the
main cover from end-to-end.
17. With the cover properly stretched, continue by
tightening the side ratchets.
14. With the strap tied to the end rafter, tighten the strap.
This strapping will pull against the strapping installed at
the other end of the frame.
Do not overtighten.
TIGHTEN THE SIDE RATCHETS
Side ratchets are tightened
after
the cover is stretched from
end-to-end. Before continuing, 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.
1. Move to the side ratchets attached to each leg of one
rafter. Begin at an inside rafter near the center of the
frame.
2. With an assistant at one side ratchet and someone at
the other side ratchet 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.
3. Move to another rafter and repeat the steps to tighten
the side ratchets attached to that rafter.
NOTE:
If the strap builds up in the ratchet, loosen the
ratchet, remove some of the strap, and retighten.
4. After all side ratchets are tight, fold the bonnet portion
of the main cover back over the top of the cover and
continue by setting the end wall ground posts and
assembling the end wall framing.
Shelter shown above may be a different model and
length. Photo used for illustration purposes only.
