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- Page 1 CHICK-INN Chick-Inn 14' Wide Photo may show a different but similar model. STK# DIMENSIONS 103697 14’ W x 12’ L ©2007 FarmTek® 103698 14’ W x 18’ L All Rights Reserved. Reproduction 103699 14’ W x 24’ L is prohibited without permission.
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER. • Never erect the structure under power lines. Thank you for purchasing this FarmTek® shelter. When • Identify whether underground cables and pipes are properly assembled and maintained, this product will present before preparing the site or anchoring the provide years of reliable service. -
Page 3: Assembly Procedure
These words and phrases are common to most FarmTek® shelters and identify the different parts of 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. -
Page 4: Required Tools
CHICK-INN REQUIRED TOOLS LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE After the site is prepared, identify the location of the shelter The following list identifies the main tools needed to corners helps to square the frame after it is assembled. assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be... - Page 5 CHICK-INN The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts and show you how they are used. (Not all parts are shown.) QH1402 104074 FA4472B QH1061 FAMF01B CC6212 & CC6213 Square-to-Round Tek screw Band Clamp Fender Washer...
- Page 6 CHICK-INN ADDITIONAL PARTS IDENTIFICATION NOTES In some instances, there can be differences between the parts that are shown and referenced in the instructions and the parts that are shipped with the shelter. These differences do not affect the integrity of the shelter, but can change the assembly procedures.
- Page 7 CHICK-INN Chick-Inn ASSEMBLE THE MAIN ROOF FRAME This section is an overview of the process for assembling the roof frame. See illustration below to identify main parts of the assembly. 1. Locate the required couplers and pipes and assemble the roof frame as shown below.
- Page 8 CHICK-INN BASEBOARDS (RECOMMENDED) To prevent the rafter legs from sinking into the ground, baseboards (or other suitable supports) can be placed along each side and end under each leg pipe. The baseboard is not included with the shipment and is supplied by the customer. Treated or recycled plastic INSTALL MAIN FRAME LEGS lumber works well for a baseboard.
- Page 9 CHICK-INN SQUARE THE ASSEMBLED FRAME ANCHOR THE FRAME At this point in the assembly process, anchor the 1. With the frame assembled and in position, perform assembled frame. Once the frame assembly is anchored a final square of the frame by measuring diagonally properly, continue with these instructions.
- Page 10 CHICK-INN INSTALL END WALL FRAME ASSEMBLY: BACK 7. Position the assembly between the legs of the end (CONTINUED) rafter at the back of the shelter frame and attach it to the rafter legs using Tek screws. 1. Take two (2) 1.50" x 1.50" square tube (#102897) and two (2) of the angled brackets (#QH1330).
- Page 11 CHICK-INN INSTALL END WALL FRAME ASSEMBLY: BACK 13. After marking the rough door opening (width) on the (CONTINUED) end rafter, measure the distance between one mark on the end rafter and the mark immediately below that 11. Using the center mark and the width determined in...
- Page 12 CHICK-INN INSTALL END WALL FRAME ASSEMBLY: BACK 19. Verify that the angled bracket (#QH1330) attached to (CONTINUED) the lower end of each vertical frame tube is positioned to the outside of the door frame rough opening. 17. Attach one (1) angled bracket (#QH1330) flush at the end of each tube as shown below.
- Page 13 Wire mesh for your Chick Inn is sold separately. Contact the rough opening marks. your FarmTek® Sales Representative to purchase wire mesh. 29. Temporarily secure the horizontal tube to the vertical...
- Page 14 CHICK-INN 4. Cut the panel pocket as shown below. Use the dashed INSTALL END PANEL FOR FRONT WALL lines below and in the previous diagram as guides. The end panel for the front end wall (non-door) includes a zippered, roll-up panel. This zippered panel includes a cover conduit pocket along the bottom.
- Page 15 CHICK-INN INSTALL END PANEL FOR FRONT WALL (CONTINUED) NOTE: Previous diagram shows the panel as seen from the outside. Allow a few inches of the pipe to REMEMBER: If possible, install all wire mesh on the extend outside of the end panel pocket at the end inside of the frame.
- Page 16 CHICK-INN END PANEL INSTALLATION: BACK ATTENTION: If the base rail is on a perimeter frame, such as treated-wood boards as recommended, insert This procedure describes one way to install the end panel and pull the end panel material between the treated and pedestrian door.
- Page 17 CHICK-INN END PANEL INSTALLATION: BACK (CONTINUED) CUT THE DOOR OPENING: BACK END PANEL The end panel material is cut and removed from the rough Space the fabric clips (#CC6213) evenly along the opening of the pedestrian door. These steps describe one rafter as shown below.
- Page 18 CHICK-INN INSTALL THE PEDESTRIAN DOOR 3. With the end panel secured to the left door frame tube, detach the header tube from the frame member on The door for the shelter is installed between the vertical the right. Allow the brackets to remain attached to the door frame members of the end wall.
- Page 19 CHICK-INN INSTALL THE PEDESTRIAN DOOR (CONTINUED) RATCHET INSTALLATION Secure the main cover to the shelter frame using ratchets 6. With the door installed, swing the loose vertical door and straps. One (1) ratchet (#QH1061) is attached to each frame tube back into position.
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Page 20: Main Cover Installation
CHICK-INN MAIN COVER INSTALLATION NOTE: The black straps in the main cover are positioned at the front and back of the assembled The main cover is secured to the frame using ratchets and frame. straps. The straps are contained within a pocket at each end of the cover. - Page 21 CHICK-INN MAIN COVER INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) ATTENTION: The length of strap depends on where you attached the ratchets. Verify that the cover is in 9. Beginning at one end of the main cover, determine the position before you cut the strap to length. Use the height of the roll-up side and remove the hem area.
- Page 22 CHICK-INN ATTACH ROLL-UP CRANK: MAIN COVER 4. Secure one (1) 49.5" plain pipe to the remaining end of the universal joint using a Tek screw. Gather the parts: • Pipe 1.315" x 49.5" plain (#131P0495) • Spin handle (#103395) •...
- Page 23 CHICK-INN ATTACH ROLL-UP CRANK: END WALL PANEL INSTALL ANTI-BILLOW ROPES Gather the parts: Anti-billow ropes are installed to keep the side, roll-up portion of the main cover in place when it is rolled down. • Pipe 1.315" x 73.5" Plain (#131P0735) •...
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Page 24: Care And Maintenance
5. Take one fender washer, place it on one eyebolt, insert NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings, the assembly through the main cover, install another FarmTek® shelters and greenhouses do not have any fender washer, and insert the bolt assembly through tested loading criteria. - Page 25 CHICK-INN QUICK START GUIDE 14' Wide Chick-Inn Frame length shown may differ from actual frame. 9'-4 9/16" Height 5'-0" Endwall Height 14'-6 1/4" Width FRONT Grid Represents 12" Squares Revision date: 12.19.07...
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