CLEARSPAN
™
GARAGES
16
Revision date: 09.14.10
INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued)
2. After assembling the cover conduits, locate the main
cover and unfold it on a clean, smooth surface near the
frame.
NOTE:
When handling the cover and setting it in
position, do not pull on the end straps. They will pull out
of the cover. Unfold the cover with the inside surface
facing up.
3. Locate the cover end straps and align these with the
front and back of the shelter.
4. Insert the cover conduits into pockets of the cover.
NOTE:
Shelter shown above may differ in length from
the actual model.
5. To pull the cover over the frame, attach ropes to both
ends of the cover conduit farthest from the frame. Wrap
the rope around the conduit a few times to prevent it
from slipping off.
Cover Conduits
Cover
Ends w/
Strapping
Main Cover Pocket
Main Cover Pocket
NOTE:
Depending on the length of the cover it may
be necessary to attach additional ropes to the cover
conduit between the end ropes by cutting a small
opening in the cover pocket and tying the rope around
the conduit. DO NOT cut through the cover.
Cut
through the conduit pocket only.
6. With all ropes attached to the cover conduit, lift the
conduit and carry the cover toward the base of the
frame.
7. Toss the ropes over the frame and pull the cover into
position. One person is required at each rope.
8. Center the cover front to back and side to side.
9. Using the straps in the main cover, secure the ends
of the main cover to the ratchets attached to the end
panel conduit.
Do not tighten completely at this time.
10. Locate the 1" wide black strapping (#103620B). If the
strap was shipped in bulk, cut pieces about 3' long.
If the strap was shipped pre-cut in 3' lengths, place a
length of strap at each side ratchet.
11. Cut a slit in the cover conduit pocket at each side rafter
position. Insert a section of strap through the slit and
around the cover conduit.
NOTE:
DO NOT cut through the main cover.
Cut
through the conduit pocket only.
Photos may show a
different rafter, procedures are the same.
12. Thread the strap ends into the ratchet and slightly
tighten.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to remove excess strap if it
binds up in the ratchet.
13. Repeat the steps for the remaining ratchets.
14. Using additional help (if needed) tighten the main cover
beginning with the ratchets along the side of the frame.
15. After the side ratchets are tightened, return to the end
panel ratchets and tighten the bonnet straps of the
cover.
NOTE:
Loosen the ratchets if needed to remove
excess strap and retighten. Loosen all ratchets if
needed to reposition the main cover on the frame and
retighten the ratchets.
16. Read the care and maintenance section that follows.
Base Rail
Main Cover