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CLEARSPAN
™
STORAGE MASTER
Revision date: 03.22.19 PB02522R6N1D
RAFTER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
12. After the chord is assembled, slide one additional band
clamp (QH1402) onto each end of the chord assembly.
13. Position the assembled chord between the rafter legs
and connect the chord to the rafter as shown above.
Chord
Additional
Band Clamps
Adjustable pliers can be used to squeeze the two band
clamps if needed to thread the nut onto the bolt.
NOTE:
Remove one nut and bolt from either clamp. (It
will not be used.) The top of the chord will be about
1-1/2" down from the band clamp as shown below.
NOTE:
If the chord height needs to be lower, it can be
slid down slightly at this time.
14. Select two (2) of the 5' struts (QH1304) and two (2) of
the 7' struts (QH1308) and position them on the ground
between the upper part of the assembled rafter and the
assembled chord.
Strut pattern shown may vary slightly
from actual rafter.
1-1/2"
5'
5'
7'
7'
15. Connect one end of a 5' strut to the clamp on the rafter.
Do not tighten at this time
. (Consult the connection
details in the Quick Start section located at the back of
these instructions.)
16. Connect the other end of the same 5' strut and one end
of a 7' strut to the band clamp on the chord assembly.
Do not tighten
.
17. Attach the remaining end of the 7' strut to the band
clamp located near the peak of the rafter.
18. Repeat Steps 15-17 to attach the remaining struts for
this rafter assembly.
Rafter
Chord
Rafter