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- Page 1 Series 500 Cold Frame 42' Wide 42' Wide Series 500 Cold Frame: ©2014 ClearSpan™ All Standard Lengths. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction is prohibited without permission. Revision date: 08.08.14...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Important Information LOCATION Choosing the proper location is an important step before you begin. The following suggestions and precautions will help determine whether your selected location is the best location. • Never erect the structure under power lines. READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO ASSEMBLY •... -
Page 3: Required Tools
Important Information ASSEMBLY REQUIRED TOOLS Following the instructions as presented will help ensure The following list identifies the main tools needed to proper assembly. Failing to follow these steps may result assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may in an improperly assembled and anchored structure. be needed depending on the structure, location, and application. -
Page 4: Parts Identification
Parts Identification SHELTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE Proper care and maintenance of the shelter is important. Check the following items periodically to properly maintain the shelter: • Regularly check the cover (if purchased) to ensure that it remains tight and in proper repair. •... - Page 5 Overview ClearSpan ™ Series 500 Cold Frame Structures Drawing may show a model of a different length. Refer to Quick Start section located near the back of this guide for on-center measurements and post layout. OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your building frame.
- Page 6 Prepare and Square the Building Site SQUARE THE SITE: GENERAL STEPS PREPARE THE BUILDING SITE A level site is required to accurately and safely construct 1. Identify a corner where a building rafter will be the building. Consult the services of a qualified contractor positioned, drive in a stake, and string a line the exact to properly grade and prepare the site.
- Page 7 Set Ground Posts MARK THE SITE AND DIG POST HOLES These steps describe marking all post hole locations and digging the holes. For some sites, it may not be possible to complete the procedure in this manner. An alternative procedure such as working from one end of the building toward the other may be necessary.
- Page 8 Set the Ground Posts — Diagrams Ground Level Ground Post 2’ Deep Concrete Optional: Before setting the posts, drill a hole through the bottom of each ground post In areas where frost is common, dig each post hole so 2"-3" from the end and insert it falls below the frost line.
- Page 9 Set Ground Posts Stake Ground Posts for Concrete SET GROUND POSTS Required parts and equipment: Set all posts at the Customer-supplied braces same height. Additional and fasteners. • Ground Posts (113102) bracing may be needed to keep the post plumb •...
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Page 10: Rafter Assembly
Rafter Assembly RAFTER ASSEMBLY After setting the ground posts, continue with the rafter assembly. Do not set assembled rafters into position on the ground posts until concrete has set. Check with contractor for set times. NOTE: All rafter assemblies consist of seven (7) main rafter sections. Consult the rafter diagrams in the Quick Start section of these instructions before and during the rafter assembly for details. - Page 11 Rafter Assembly RAFTER ASSEMBLY (continued) 1/2" Mounting Bolt at Rafter Splice ATTENTION: Measure from the mounting bolt to the rafter and mark the location. 1/2" Mounting Bolt at Rafter Splice QH1070 Pipe Strap QH1070 See full Rafter Profile in Quick Start Pipe Strap section for all QH1070 bracket locations.
- Page 12 Rafter Assembly–Optional Support Kit RAFTER ASSEMBLY—Optional Support Kits If the optional support kits were purchased, continue with the assembly steps that follow. Consult the diagrams supplied with the rafter support kits for additional details. See also the diagram in the Quick Start section of this guide. If support kits were not purchased, continue with the frame assembly procedure beginning on the next page.
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Page 13: Frame Assembly
Frame Assembly FRAME ASSEMBLY Use the diagrams and information that follows to assemble the main frame. ATTENTION: Rafters are heavy. Always lift rafter from two separate points to prevent damage and injury. Examine the site to determine the best way to move the rafters into position and to set them onto the ends of each set of ground posts. - Page 14 Frame Assembly Frame shown may differ from actual frame. FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) After setting and plumbing the end rafter and bracing it in place, set the second rafter and add purlin pipes. Consult the technical diagrams for connection details. ATTENTION: Install ridge purlin on top of the rafters when a ridge vent will be installed.
- Page 15 Frame Assembly FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) Sample frame is shown. Actual frame may differ. Customer-supplied rafter-spacing jig. Purlin clamps shown may differ from actual clamps. Revision date: 08.08.14...
- Page 16 Frame Assembly FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) End Rafter FA4482B Tek Screw Rafter QH1070 Pipe Strap Purlin FA4482B Tek Screw FA4482B Tek Screw Photo shows the installation of a purlin and pipe strap Secure each QH1070 pipe strap to the purlin pipe using at the end rafter.
- Page 17 Frame Assembly ATTENTION: Example shows a 48' frame FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) length. Actual frame may differ. Full Frame without Optional Rafter Support Components All purlins run perpendicular to the rafters and parallel with each other. Verify that each purlin splice is secured with a Tek screw.
- Page 18 Baseboard Installation—Optional BASEBOARD INSTALLATION—OPTIONAL Gather the parts: • 2" x 6" treated lumber (supplied by customer). Baseboard • 5/16" carriage bolts and nuts supplied by customer. Length depends on the thickness of the baseboard. When properly installed, baseboard runs the length of the frame at ground level.
- Page 19 Cable Assembly & Installation Using the diagrams and photos, install the diagonal cables at each end bay of the frame. After drilling bolt hole, insert Rafter Bracket bolt through bracket and into hole in door frame (right). Drill 1/2" hole for Box Bolt box bolt installation.
- Page 20 Cable Assembly & Installation (continued) Upper Cable Connection Live cable end. Dead cable end. Lower Cable Connection Upper Cable Connection See cable connection details in the Quick Start section of this guide. Revision date: 08.08.14...
- Page 21 Attach U-Channel to Frame INSTALL U-CHANNEL—ADDITIONAL PURCHASE REQUIRED If you purchased cover material for the cold frame, read the information that follows. A building with a film (or 5.2 oz) cover typically requires the installation of u-channel. U-channel is attached to the top of each end rafter using Tek screws.
- Page 22 Typical Film (or 5.2 oz) Cover Installation WEAR EYE INSTALL MAIN COVER—SINGLE-LAYER FILM OR 5.2 OZ MATERIAL PROTECTION The following steps describe the basic cover installation if film or 5.2 oz material was purchased. WHEN Cover material and related parts to install are not included with the cold frame. INSTALLING SPRING WIRE! Gather the parts:...
- Page 23 Typical Film (or 5.2 oz) Cover Installation 2. Along the edge, clamp self-locking, duck-billed pliers to the cover material and Clamp self-locking, tie ropes or straps to the pliers. duck-billed pliers along the cover edge, tie NOTE: The ropes or straps must reach over the top of the building to the ropes or straps to the pliers, and then pull other side.
- Page 24 Typical Film (or 5.2 oz) Cover Installation INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) 9. Next, move to the remaining side, stretch the cover, 5. Once main cover is in place and centered, begin at and secure it in place. Pull the cover tight as the the peak of one end and install the 102198 wire spring into the channel.
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