Never erect the structure under power lines. BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER. • Identify whether underground cables and pipes are Thank you for purchasing this ClearSpan™ shelter. When present before preparing the site or anchoring the properly assembled and maintained, this product will structure.
These words and phrases are common to most ends of a pipe can be inserted into couplers and the ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of straight ends of other pipes of the same diameter. the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may not apply to this particular shelter.) These terms describe...
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ REQUIRED TOOLS CONSTRUCTION NOTE The following list identifies the main tools needed to An experienced construction crew and contractor are assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be recommended to prepare the site, layout the post needed.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts of the building. Consult the Quick Start Guide for additional details and diagrams. (Some parts are not shown.) QH1061 QH1065 FA4484B 100441 AS1027 AS1103 1"...
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ CLEARSPAN COVERED CORRAL ™ OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your building. For details of each assembly procedure, consult the Quick Start Guide and the individual sections of this guide. See illustration below to identify main parts of shelter.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ MARK THE SITE, DIG POST HOLES AND SET THE POSTS NOTE: Refer to the Quick Start Section located in the back of these instructions for the Ground Post Layout diagrams. 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.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ INSTALL THE SIDEWALLS Once concrete is set, install sidewalls. NOTE: The gate of the corral is assembled differently and includes different pipe. The procedure to assemble and install the gate is described in a later step.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ INSTALL THE SIDEWALLS (continued) 5. Attach the bottom frame tube between two ground posts using the fasteners from Step 3. NOTE: If optional ring liner has been purchased, install frame tube with the socket bolts of the tee coupler facing the outside.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ ASSEMBLE THE RAFTERS FALB38B nuts & Each rafter assembly requires the following fasteners: FAMA40B lock washers • (16) 1/2" lock washers (#FAMA40B) • (13) 1/2" x 4" hex bolts (#105580) & 1/2" nuts (#FALB38B) 105580 •...
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ INSTALL THE RAFTERS All rafters are connected to mounting plates in the tops of the ground posts and to the crown, which is the top, center mount for all rafters. WARNING: Rafters are heavy and difficult to handle.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ INSTALL THE RAFTERS (continued) 3. Using the proper lifts, lift the rafter into position and attach the lower end to the mounting base plate in the top of the ground post using a FAH542B bolt, FAMA40B lock washer, and FALB73B nut.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ INSTALL THE PURLINS FOR RING BRACING The ring bracing purlins help to stabilize the rafter frame. The parts To the peak needed for the ring bracing include the following: of the frame 3/8" x 1" bolts & 3/8"...
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ RAFTER CABLE ASSEMBLY Rafter cable assemblies run from the crown to the lower rafter mount at the ground post on each rafter. Each cable assembly includes the following items: • Two (2) lengths of cable: 8' and 30' Thimble •...
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ INSTALL THE RAFTER CABLES The diagrams below identify the placement and proper way to attach the rafter cable assemblies to each rafter. Each diagram view is as seen from the inside. NOTE: Verify that the turnbuckle for each rafter cable assembly is in its open or extended position.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL THE CROSS CABLING There are three (3) sections of cross cabling to install on the corral. These cables provide additional support. The first section of cross cabling is installed at the gate opening and the remaining sections are spaced evenly around the structure as shown below.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ TIGHTEN ALL CABLES Verify that all rafters are aligned. Continue with these steps to tighten the cables. 1. Begin with a pair of rafter cables opposite each other. With someone on each side of the shelter, tighten the first pair of turnbuckles opposite each other until snug.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL THE GATE The following steps describe one way to assemble and install the gate. Consult the Quick-Start Guide at the back of these instructions for more information. (Gate can also be assembled when attached to posts.) For these instructions, the gate is assembled first and then attached to the ground posts.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL THE GATE (continued) 6. Finish assembling the gate by inserting the 190P0265 vertical pipes into the pipe fittings, aligning the vertical pipe in the position shown below and tightening the socket bolts of the pipe fittings.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ INSTALL THE DIAGONAL GATE CABLE The diagonal cable for the gate helps support the gate. Except for length, the cable assembly consists of the same parts as the main frame cables and is assembled in the same manner.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ INSTALL THE RATCHETS QH1065 ratchets are used to stretch and secure the main cover in place. Ratchets are positioned on the outside of each of the ground post and are attached to the posts using 5" bolts (FAG369B) and FALB04B nuts.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ PREPARE AND INSTALL MAIN COVER OVER FRAME WARNING: To prevent damage to the cover and to prevent serious personal injury, DO NOT attempt to install the main cover on windy days. Cover 1. Spread the main cover out on the ground near the assembled frame with the top/ outside of the cover facing up.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ INSTALL MIDDLE AND UPPER RATCHETS View as seen from the inside. 1. Locate the upper and middle black straps QH1061 on the inside/underside of the cover. The ratchets straps serve as guides for the installation of the ratchets. Pull upper straps through Upper the crown opening into the shelter.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ INSTALL COVER CONDUIT AND TIGHTEN COVER Complete these steps to assemble and install the cover conduit: 1. Locate the two (2) pipes for each section of cover conduit and insert the swaged end of one pipe into the plain end of the other.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ INSTALL COVER CONDUIT AND TIGHTEN COVER (continued) 6. Once all cover conduits are in place, insert a cover coupler (60DA166C) to connect the conduit sections. Cover Conduit 7. With all couplers installed, verify that the conduit and coupler assembly is centered in the cover pocket.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ INSTALL COVER CONDUIT AND TIGHTEN COVER (continued) 12. Measure the length needed to reach from one lower QH1065 ratchet to the U-bolt it is angled towards and back to the lower ratchet and cut a section of 2" strap from the bulk roll.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ INSTALL OPTIONAL SIDE PANELS Side panels are attached to the sidewall frame and ground posts and help to shield the interior from weather and wind. Side panels can be installed to decrease distractions, or removed to increase ventilation and light.
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Replace all worn or damaged parts promptly. • For replacement or missing parts, call 1.800.245.9881 for assistance. NOTE: With the exception of truss arch buildings and unless otherwise noted, ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any tested loading criteria. Revision date: 09.25.15...
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CLEARSPAN HIGH-CROWN ARENA ™ 26‛-8 1/2" Height Ground to Top of Dome QUICK START GUIDE 8‛ Sidewall Covered Corral Height GROUND LEVEL 60‛ On-Center Diameter FRONT Ground Level Ground Level Revision date: 09.25.15...
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