Never erect the structure under power lines. • Identify whether underground cables and pipes are Thank you for purchasing this ClearSpan™ high tunnel. present before preparing the site or anchoring the When properly assembled and maintained, this product will structure.
• Tek Screw: A self-tapping fastener used to secure pipe ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of joints and to fasten brackets to rafters. the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may not apply to this particular shelter.) These terms describe the shipped parts and can also be found on the materials list/spec sheets included with the shipment.
CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ SPECIAL NOTE: Baseboards for Frame REQUIRED TOOLS These instructions describe installing a baseboard The following list identifies the main tools needed to (recommended) at ground level along each side of the assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be frame.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts. (Some parts are not shown.) FA4482B CC6212 & 103544 102856 Tek Screw CC6213 Mounting Plate End Clamp Fabric Clips 104211 106554 102569 Double Poly Latch...
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CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ High Roller High Tunnel OVERVIEW This section describes how to assemble your high tunnel shelter. For details, please see section, Assembling the High Roller High Tunnel Components. See illustration ATTENTION: Position purlins evenly during the below to identify main parts of high tunnel.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE Use a transit or line level to drive the second corner post to the same depth as the first ground post. Taking these steps before assembling the shelter saves time and ensures that the structure is positioned as String a line at least as long as the building from the desired.
CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ ASSEMBLING THE ROUND STYLE HIGH TUNNEL With the main rafter pipes seated at each joint and the FRAME COMPONENTS rafter positioned on a flat surface, secure each joint with a single self-tapping Tek screw. Position Tek screw NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the high tunnel approximately 2"...
CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY Place an interior rafter–one without clamps—into the next set of ground posts. Secure the leg pipes to the Gather the parts: ground posts as previously described. • All Rafter Assemblies Position one (1) cross connector (102548) near the top of the interior rafter assembly.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) NOTE: Typically purlin pipes do not require cutting. Move to the last two rafter joints and install the first Verify that you have the correct plain pipes before you section (#131S075) of those purlins. Verify the rafter decide to cut any pipe to complete the purlin runs.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL TOP, CENTER PURLIN (continued) BASEBOARD INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED) Use the steps of the previous procedure to install the Gather the parts: top, center purlin. • Treated or recycled plastic lumber (supplied by customer). • 1/4" x 4" Carriage Bolts and 1/4" Nuts NOTE: The following procedure describes one way to install the recommended baseboards.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ ATTACH END PANELS MAIN COVER INSTALLATION CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not install end After installing the end panels, install the main cover. The panels on a windy day. steps to install the main cover include:...
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CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL POLY LATCH U-CHANNELS (CONTINUED) The insert shows how to splice the joint between two sections of double poly latch U-Channel. Use Tek Measure the desired height (15' maximum) to identify screws and an 8" section of double poly latch channel...
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CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER Once the main cover is in place and centered on the frame, begin at the peak of one end rafter and install Gather the parts: the wire spring into the U-Channel to secure the cover.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (CONTINUED) INSTALL THE ROLL-UP SIDE ASSEMBLIES Move to one side of the frame and repeat the steps to The instructions below describe how to install a single anchor the main cover to the first side. Begin at one roll-up sidewall assembly for one side of the frame.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ ATTACH CONDUIT TO MAIN COVER ROLL-UP SIDE TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY Gather the parts: Gather the parts: • Two (2) assembled conduits • Aluminum channel (102570) • Fabric clips #CC6212 (Divide quantity in half.) • Drive handle (102480) •...
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CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) Slide the Twist-of-the-Wrist mounting plate over the long bolts and secure the plate with two lock nuts. Position the channel along the rafter at the desired end of the building where the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly will be located.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) Space below is reserved for customer notes. Slide the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly onto the aluminum channel from the ground end. (This is the free end of the channel.) Finish rolling the cover conduit until it reaches the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL ANTI-BILLOW ROPES Repeat Steps 2–4 for all remaining rafters along the side of the frame. Gather the parts: Once all eyebolts are installed and secured in the • 1/4" x 4" eyebolts proper locations, move to an end rafter, measure the distance between the eyebolts on that rafter, add 12"...
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NOTE: Do not overtighten the ropes. Doing so will NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings, prevent the roll-up side panel from properly rolling ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any down to the "closed" position. tested loading criteria.
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CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ 12'-6 15/16" Heigth QUICK START GUIDE High Roller High Tunnels 26'-0" Width FRONT Grid Represents 12" Squares Frame shown may differ in length and rafter spacing from actual frame. Revision date: 05.08.12...
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CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS ™ Space below is reserved for customer notes. Revision date: 05.08.12...
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