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Revision date: 12.19.07

Lower Leg Assembly 

Gather the parts:
•  Lower leg pipes 24'' (#131P024) 

With the roof frame assembled, connect the 24" lower leg 

pipes to the assembly as instructed below: 

1.  Lift one side of the assembled frame and slide the 24" 

lower leg pipe into the 3-Way and 4-Way couplers. 

2.  Secure the leg pipes in the couplers as needed using 

the locking eye bolts.

3.  Repeat steps to install the leg pipes for the remaining 

side of the assembly.

4.  Verify that all eye bolts are tight and square the frame. 

RAFTER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)

SQUARE THE ASSEMBLED FRAME

Gather the parts:
•  Measuring tape 

Complete these steps:
1. 

With the frame in position, perform a final square of the

 

frame by measuring diagonally (corner-to-corner shown 

below) at the bottom of the legs and verify that the two 

measurements are equal. Adjust if needed.

2.  Adjust width. Measure width from center of rafter leg to 

center of other rafter leg of the same rafter assembly. 

Adjust if needed. Repeat for all rafter assemblies.

3.  Examine the frame and remove any sharp edges from  

the frame, or reposition screws (if equipped) so they do 

not come in contact with the roof cover.

4.  After the frame is squared, read or reread the MUST  

READ document and anchor the shelter.

24''

FRAME TOP VIEW

MUST BE 

EQUAL WIDTHS

24” Leg Pipe

Содержание 104299

Страница 1: ...HICK INN Revision date 12 19 07 Chick Inn Coops Photo may show a different but similar model 2007 FarmTek All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission STK DIMENSIONS 104299 12 W x 18 L ...

Страница 2: ...r s warranty and may cause serious injury and damage LOCATION Choosing the proper location is an important step before you begin to assemble the structure The following suggestions and precautions will help you determine whether your selected location is the best location Never erect the structure under power lines Identify whether underground cables and pipes are present before preparing the site...

Страница 3: ...ough the following definitions before you begin to assemble your shelter Conduit An assembly of pipes used to secure the main cover and end panels if equipped Purlins and some strut assemblies also consist of connected pipes to form a conduit Each pipe joint of a conduit assembly is secured with a self tapping Tek screw Coupler or Fitting A part of the frame assembly where legs purlins and rafter ...

Страница 4: ...tape optional and supplied by customer Box cutter or utility knife UNPACK AND IDENTIFY PARTS The following steps will ensure that you have all the necessary parts before you begin to assemble the shelter 1 Unpack the contents of the shipment and place where you can easily inventory the parts Refer to the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets 2 Verify that all parts listed on the Bill of Materials Spec She...

Страница 5: ...d show you how they are used Not all parts are shown 102192 4 Way Coupler 102191 3 Way Coupler FA4470B Tek Screw QH1061 Ratchet 103620b Plain End Strap Swaged Pipe End Plain Pipe End Swaged and plain pipe ends used to show the difference Pipe shape may differ from actual pipe used for the shelter 100442 Nut Setter ...

Страница 6: ...yebolts install the Tek screws at each pipe connection for additional security if desired WARNING To prevent personal injury and damage to the shelter fasten and tighten a Tek screw at each pipe and coupler joint To prevent cover damage install the Tek screw so that it does not touch the main cover or any optional side or end panels once these are installed ADDITIONAL PARTS IDENTIFICATION NOTES In...

Страница 7: ...iew of the process for assembling your Chick Inn Coop See illustration below to identify main parts of shelter 1 Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble the rafters and frame and square frame 3 Anchor the shelter 4 Prepare and attach main cover NOTE Not all ratchets are shown attached to the frame ...

Страница 8: ...efer to diagram Using multiples of 3 4 5 such as 6 8 10 or 12 16 20 helps to maintain an accurate 90 angle 4 After squaring the position of the building and placing a stake at all corners string a line between the stakes to mark the base of the building RAFTER ASSEMBLY Gather the parts Pipes 1 315 x 78 Plain 131P078 Pipes 1 315 x 72 Plain 131P072 3 Way Couplers 102191 4 Way Couplers 102192 Rafter ...

Страница 9: ...ED SQUARE THE ASSEMBLED FRAME Gather the parts Measuring tape Complete these steps 1 With the frame in position perform a final square of the frame by measuring diagonally corner to corner shown below at the bottom of the legs and verify that the two measurements are equal Adjust if needed 2 Adjust width Measure width from center of rafter leg to center of other rafter leg of the same rafter assem...

Страница 10: ...ecure each pipe joint with a Tek screw and wrap the joint with duct tape supplied by customer Repeat this step for the remaining conduit These cover conduits are inserted into pockets in the cover and are used to tighten and secure the cover 2 After assembling the cover conduits locate the cover and unfold it along the side of the frame NOTE When handling the cover and setting it in position do no...

Страница 11: ...en ratchets to the outside of these rafters using Tek screws 12 Cut a slit through the main cover pocket at the rafter position where the ratchets are installed Insert a 3 section of strap though the slit and around the cover conduit for each ratchet 13 Thread the strap ends into a ratchet and slightly tighten NOTE It may be necessary to remove excess strap if it binds up in the ratchet 14 Repeat ...

Страница 12: ...se tools that will not damage the cover when removing debris Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation Use tools that will not damage the cover when removing snow Check the contents of the shelter to verify that nothing is touching the cover or the side panels that could cause damage Check the anchoring system to ensure that all components are tight and in good repair If the shelter is moved insp...

Страница 13: ...13 CHICK INN Revision date 12 19 07 Space below is reserved for customer notes ...

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