Set Up Manual for 20
′
, 24
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,
& 30
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©2016 Pacific Yurts Inc.
2” x 4” mending plates are provided to attach the rafter supports to the rafters
on both sides.
2” x 2” angle brackets
are provided for attaching the rafter supports to the floor on each side
(see Diagram VII, page 11).
Note: If you
purchased a 2x6 rafter upgrade the mending plates are replaced with one-piece rafter brackets
(see
Diagram XXII, page 31),
which slide onto the rafter and secure to the rafter support after it is in position
against the lattice wall.
Use the cardboard template from your hardware box and the pilot bit provided to drill pilot holes for the metal plates
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before screwing them onto the rafter supports. This will ensure that the plates are properly positioned and the
screws are offset so they do not hit each other.
Using a ¼” hex driver, attach the mending plates and angle brackets to the rafter supports with the hex head screws
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provided (in hardware box). Be sure to drive the screws in straight to avoid having the heads pop off.
Once all of the rafter supports have the hardware mounted to them, stand them up under each rafter and make sure
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the rafter is centered between the lattice wall crotches. Note: It is helpful to place a 1” block against the drip edge
to ensure proper positioning of the rafter support. Have one person drill pilot holes while another installs the screws
to secure the rafter support to the floor.
Once the rafter support has been anchored to the floor make sure it is plumb and secure it to the rafter. Be sure to
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drill pilot holes before driving in the screws.
Repeat for all rafter supports.Double check to be sure the rafter supports are plumb, centered between lattice
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wall crotches and are tight against the lattice wall.
From outside the yurt drill a pilot hole through the
lattice wall (where it crosses) into each rafter support using the drill bit provided
(see Diagram VII,
page 11).
This should be done in two locations: Approximately 12” from the top of the lattice wall
(just above the rivet) and at approximately 51” from the top of the lattice wall. Then drive a 1-7/8”
screw (from hardware box) through the lattice wall into the support at each location.
This is done
from outside of the yurt before the side cover is installed. This screw is an important part of the Snow & Wind
Kit providing a shear point to prevent torque in the yurt.
Locate the Snow & Wind Kit cables in your hardware box. Notice that one is marked as “long”, while the other
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is marked “short”. Uncoil the cable marked “short” and remove the two cable clamps. Notice that your rafters
each have four pre-drilled holes, but you will only be using two of them (having four holes makes the rafters
interchangeable). Install the cable in a zigzag pattern through the two holes nearest the center ring as shown on
Diagram VIII, page 13.
When you come around to where you began thread the end of the cable through the loop on the other end of the
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cable, pull it tight and secure the cable using the cable clamps.
Now install the cable marked “long” through the lower two holes (nearest the tension cable) in the same manner,
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but
be absolutely sure
that the cables pull in opposition and have equal tension on each
(see Diagram VIII,
page 13).
If one is tighter than the other some rafters will start pulling away from the center ring and could
weaken the structure and result in failure at lesser snow or winds loads.
Tighten cable clamps securely and cut off any excess cable using a cable cutter.
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