CLEARSPAN
™
STORAGE MASTER
12
PB02522R6N1D Revision date: 03.22.19
19. After attaching the struts and verifying that all band
clamps are tightened, secure each band clamp to the
chord using a FA4482 Tek screw.
RAFTER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
Tek Screw
The assembled rafter should resemble the rafter in the
drawing shown below.
Chord
SPECIAL NOTE FOR LONGER SHELTERS:
For
longer shelters, conserve site space by assembling and
setting the rafters as you work toward the end of the
shelter.
20. Complete the next steps for END RAFTERS ONLY.
End Rafter Assembly Procedure
Complete the following steps
for the two end rafters only
.
1. Assemble the two end rafters on a flat surface using
the same procedure as an interior rafter.
2. Attach one pipe strap (QH1070) to each end rafter in
the locations shown below.
These pipe straps are located on the inside of the rafter
legs, underside of the rafter pipe (peak), and on top
of the chord.
Do not tighten at this time
. These will be
tightened after the purlin is installed.
NOTE:
Except for the pipe strap located at the top of
the rafter and on top of the chord, all remaining pipe
straps shown above are installed over the pipe joints at
that location.
3. Continue with the FRAME ASSEMBLY instructions that
follow.
Pipe Straps
Pipe Strap
Pipe Strap
The pipe strap is
installed over the
pipe joint on the
inside of the rafter
leg. (
End Rafters
Only
)
Pipe Joint
Top of Rafter