BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER. • Identify whether underground cables and pipes are present before preparing the site or anchoring the Thank you for purchasing this ClearSpan™ shelter. When structure. properly assembled and maintained, this product will • Location should be away from structures that could provide years of reliable service.
These words and phrases are common to most joints and to fasten brackets to rafters. ClearSpan™ 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.
CLEARSPAN ECONOMY MOO-TEL ™ ™ 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 ECONOMY MOO-TEL ™ ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts and show you how they are used. (Not all parts are shown.) FA4482B 102569 Tek Screw Bearing 102548 102717 102856 Gearbox Drive Cross Connector...
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CLEARSPAN ECONOMY MOO-TEL ™ ™ ™ Economy Moo-Tel OVERVIEW This section is an overview of the process to assemble your ATTENTION: Position purlins evenly during the building. For details, consult the "Assembling the Frame frame assembly. Use the rafter pipe joints as Components"...
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CLEARSPAN ECONOMY MOO-TEL ™ ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE 4. Sting a line at least as long as the building from the first stake at 90°. After the site is prepared, lay out the building site. NOTE: A transit can be used to ensure an accurate 90°...
CLEARSPAN ECONOMY MOO-TEL ™ ™ ASSEMBLING THE FRAME COMPONENTS 3. With the main rafter pipes seated at each joint and the rafter positioned on a flat surface, secure each joint NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the shelter with a single self-tapping Tek screw.
CLEARSPAN ECONOMY MOO-TEL ™ ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY 6. Verify that both rafters are plumb and properly spaced (4' on center). Gather the parts: 7. Tighten the upper cross connectors on the interior • All rafter assemblies rafter and tighten the end clamps near the top of the end rafter to secure the first purlin pipes.
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CLEARSPAN ECONOMY MOO-TEL ™ ™ BASEBOARD INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED) SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION Gather the parts: Side struts are positioned between the end rafters and the first interior rafter on each side of the shelter. The • Treated or recycled plastic lumber (supplied by lower end of the strut is attached to the customer-supplied customer).
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CLEARSPAN ECONOMY MOO-TEL ™ ™ 4. Attach the remaining end of the strut to the baseboard FINISH ROUGH EDGES using a lag screw or nut and bolt (not included). See Gather the parts: the diagram that follows for location. •...
CLEARSPAN ECONOMY MOO-TEL ™ ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (if purchased) MAIN COVER INSTALLATION These instructions describe installing the optional end After installing the end panels (if equipped), install the main panels if equipped. If you want to purchase end panels cover.
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CLEARSPAN ECONOMY MOO-TEL ™ ™ INSTALL POLY LATCH U-CHANNEL (Continued) INSTALL MAIN COVER Gather the parts: 2. Attach one section of the poly latch U-Channel to the side of the frame using Tek screws. Attach U-Channel • Main cover flush with the outside edge of the end rafter at each •...
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CLEARSPAN ECONOMY MOO-TEL ™ ™ 4. Once the main cover is in place and centered on the 8. After the cover is stretched end-to-end and secured frame, begin at the peak of one end rafter and install using the spring and U-Channel, move to one side the wire spring into the U-Channel to secure the cover.
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CLEARSPAN ECONOMY MOO-TEL ™ ™ INSTALL THE ROLL-UP SIDE ASSEMBLIES ATTACH CONDUIT TO MAIN COVER ROLL-UP SIDE The instructions below describe how to install a single Gather the parts: roll-up sidewall assembly for one side of the frame. The •...
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CLEARSPAN ECONOMY MOO-TEL ™ ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY 4. Position the channel along the end rafter at the end of the building where the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly will Gather the parts: be located. • Aluminum channel NOTE: Verify that the lower end of the channel is •...
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CLEARSPAN ECONOMY MOO-TEL ™ ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (Continued) 12. Slide the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly onto the aluminum channel from the ground end. (This is the 8. Slide the Twist-of-the-Wrist mounting plate over the free end of the channel.) long bolts and secure the plate with two lock nuts Lock Nuts 9.
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CLEARSPAN ECONOMY MOO-TEL ™ ™ INSTALL ANTI-BILLOW ROPES ANTI-BILLOW ROPE INSTALLATION Gather the parts: TO PREVENT DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY, • 1/4" eyebolts and eye screws INSTALL THE ANTI-BILLOW ROPES IN SHORT LENGTHS ALONG EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME. •...
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If the shelter is moved, inspect all parts and connections before reassembling. • For replacement or missing parts, call 1-800-245-9881 for assistance. NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings, ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any tested loading criteria. Revision date: 01.26.18...
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CLEARSPAN ECONOMY MOO-TEL ™ ™ QUICK START GUIDE 12'-3 5/16" Height Economy Moo-Tel™ 2'-3" Sidewall Height 20'-0 5/8" Width F F R R O O N N T T Grid Represents 12" Squares Ground Level Ground Level Photo may show a different but similar model. The optional end panels (additional purchase required) are shown.
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