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CLEARSPAN
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SUNBURST POLY BUILDINGS
10
FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
From the location marked in the previous step,
measure forty-eight inches (48") and make another
mark on the assembled purlin.
Continue to mark the purlin in 48" intervals until all
locations are marked. These marks help to maintain
the 48" on-center rafter spacing of the shelter during
assembly.
Repeat this procedure until all assembled purlins are
marked.
After assembling all rafters and pre-marking the purlins,
assemble the frame.
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ASSEMBLE THE FRAME
ATTENTION:
Rafter assemblies are bulky and difficult to
handle. Use assistants and the proper lifts when setting the
rafters on the ground posts.
Gather the parts:
All rafter assemblies and pre-marked purlins
Band clamps (#QH1400 & QH1402) and cross
connectors (#102548)
5/16" x 2-1/2" bolts (FAG336B) and 5/16" zinc nuts
(FALB02B)
Lifts, ladders, and assistants and rope or cable (or
other bracing materials)
Remove the bottom end clamps on the end rafter, slide
a band clamp (QH1402) onto each end rafter leg and
replace the end clamps.
Carefully stand the first end rafter and place the leg
pipes in the first set of ground posts.
Brace the rafter in place to keep it straight. Depending
on the frame size, a lift and additional assistants may
be needed.
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2.
Rafter shown differs in design.
Secure the leg pipes to the ground posts using the
5/16" x 2 1/2" machine bolts and nuts.
3.
Rafter shown differs in design. Photo shows how to brace rafter in
place using ropes. Boards or cable can also be used for bracing.
NOTE:
Insert a tapered pry bar into the bolt holes of
the ground posts and twist the ground post to align the
holes with the rafter.
Use rope or cable to temporarily brace the rafter in
position. Bracing is removed after more rafters are set.
4.
Carefully position the first interior rafter in place and
secure the leg pipes to the ground posts.
5.
Rafter shown differs in design.
1st Interior Rafter
End Rafter
Inside of
Shelter
Outside of
Shelter
End
Clamp
Ground
Post
End Rafter
NOTE:
Position the
nuts to the inside of
the shelter to prevent
damage to the main
cover when it is
installed.
