CLEARSPAN
™
GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS
10
Revision date: 08.09.10
Strut Assembly Procedure
1. After the rafter assembly is complete, verify that the
band clamps are in the proper locations. See diagram
below.
FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
2. Remove the bolts and attach a strut between the band
clamp on the purlin and the band clamp on the end
rafter. Position the strut so that it forms a triangle as
shown below.
NOTE:
Verify that the band clamp bolt heads are to
the outside of the shelter. Check that the end rafter is
plumb before tightening the band clamp bolts.
3. Install the remaining struts and tighten all band clamp
bolts.
4. Secure each band clamp to each purlin or rafter using
a Tek screw.
5. Return to each purlin joint and verify that each is
secured with a Tek screw. Secure if needed.
11. Finish each purlin with a 73.5'' pipe and use the final
end rafter to complete the assembly.
NOTE:
To prevent cover damage, DO NOT allow the
purlins to extend beyond the end rafter.
Due to the position of the purlins in the end clamps, the
spacing between the final end rafter and the adjacent
inside rafter may vary slightly from the 43
-3/16”
on-
center mark.
This is normal and will not affect the
installation of the diagonal struts or the main cover.
12. Return to each clamp and install a Tek screw through
the clamp and into the purlin pipe as shown.
13. Secure each clamp to the rafter using a Tek screw.
14. Continue by installing the diagonal struts.
Minimum
1/2'' through
clamp
Outside edge of
end rafter
Inside of
Shelter
End
Rafter
Purlin
End Clamp
End Rafter
Tek
Screw
Tek
Screw
Interior
Rafter
Purlin
Purlin
Actual rafter design may differ from above.
90°
Beginning of the
rafter curve
