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GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS
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Revision date: 06.11.08
ASSEMBLING THE ROUND STYLE PORTABLE
FREESTANDING BUILDING COMPONENTS
NOTE
: Assistance is required to assemble the shelter.
RAFTER ASSEMBLY
Gather the Parts:
• Rafter Position #1 (Pipe #12R1301)
• Rafter Position #2 (Pipe #12R1302)
• Rafter Position #3 (Pipe #12R1303)
• 27" Leg Extension (Pipe #131S027)
• Purlin end clamps
• Band clamps and Tek screws
• Nut setter (magnetic) 3/8” x 2-9/16"
Rafter Assembly Procedure
Each rafter assembly consists of six (6) rafter sections:
two (2) curved rafter pipes (for the top), two (2) side pipes
that connect to the upper center pipes, and two (2) leg
extension pipes.
1. Select the six (6) pipes needed to assemble a rafter
and arrange these on a flat surface as shown below for
assembly.
2. Slide the swaged portion of each rafter pipe into the
plain end of the pipe as shown.
(#12R1302)
(#12R1303)
(#12R1301)
(#131S027)
3. With the main rafter pipes seated at each joint and the
rafter positioned on a flat surface, secure each joint
with a single self-tapping Tek screw. Position Tek screw
approximately 1” from pipe joint.
END RAFTER ASSEMBLY
In addition to the steps in the previous procedure, complete
the following steps
for the two end rafters only
.
1. Take one of the assembled rafters and place it on a flat
surface.
2. Slide five (5) end clamps and two (2) band clamps onto
the rafter in the locations noted below. (Do not secure
the clamps to the rafter at this time. These clamps will
be repositioned during the frame assembly when the
purlins are added.)
NOTE:
All clamps must be positioned as shown. Use
a piece of duct tape to keep the clamps from sliding
when the rafter is set in place.
View of the end rafter and clamps as shown from the
outside
when the frame is assembled.
3. Repeat the same procedure for the final end rafter.
4. Continue with the FRAME ASSEMBLY instructions that
follow.
1˝
Tek screw
ATTENTION:
Install the screws so they will not touch
the cover once it is installed. This is typically on the
backside of the rafter, which will be the surface visible
from the inside of the shelter once the frame is
assembled.
4. Assemble rafters as described and continue with the
additional steps to complete the assembly of the two
end rafters.
