CLEARSPAN
™
GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS
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Revision date: 08.09.10
RAFTER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
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.
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 inside 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.
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:
Position all clamps as shown. Use a piece of
duct tape to keep the clamps from sliding when setting
the rafter in place.
Previous diagram shows the end rafter and clamp from
the
outside
once 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
FRAME ASSEMBLY
Gather the Parts:
• All rafter assemblies
• 1.315'' x 75'' swaged and 1.315'' x 73.5'' plain pipes
• Strut 5' and band clamps
Frame Assembly Procedure
1. Stand one end rafter (one with the end clamps
attached) and brace it in place as shown below. Check
that the rafter is standing up straight (plumb). Position
the bolt side of end clamp to the inside of the frame.
2. Insert the plain end of one 75'' purlin pipe into each end
clamp near the bottom of the end rafter. Do not tighten
clamps at this time.
CAUTION:
To prevent cover damage, do not allow the
purlins to extend beyond the end rafter. Position the
bolt side of the end clamps toward the inside of the
shelter as shown below.
Minimum
1/2'' through
clamp
Outside
edge of end
rafter
Inside of
Shelter
End
Clamp
Bolt
End Clamp
End
Rafter
Purlin
