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 STORAGE MASTER ™ REQUIRED TOOLS Space below is reserved for customer notes. The following list identifies the main tools needed to assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be needed depending on the structure, location, and application. •...
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ FA4482B The following graphics and photos will help you identify the Tek Screws different parts and show you how they are used. (Not all parts are shown.) 111708 111708 Bracket FALB32B & FAH320B Bracket FA4482B QH1400 & QH1404...
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ Storage Master SolarGuard ™ Building OVERVIEW This section is an overview of the assembly of your building. For details, please see section, Assembling the Storage Master Building Components. See illustration below to identify the main parts of the shelter.
CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE ASSEMBLE THE STORAGE MASTER BUILDING COMPONENTS After the site is prepared, identify the location of the shelter NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the building. corners to help square the frame after it is assembled.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ View below shows how to position all end clamps to RAFTER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) prepare for the frame assembly. 3. With the main rafter pipes seated at each joint and the rafter positioned on a flat surface, secure each joint with a single self-tapping Tek screw.
CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY 3. Position an inside rafter from the end rafter using the 48" on-center, rafter-to-rafter spacing. (Additional Gather the parts: assistants are required to hold the rafter in position.) • All rafter assemblies • Pipe 1.315'' x 75'' swaged (131S075) •...
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) NOTE: If the last end rafter is plumb and the purlin run extends beyond the end of the rafter, cut the last 9. At the lower end of the rafters, verify that the position of section of purlin pipe to the required length.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) SQUARE THE ASSEMBLED FRAME Strut Assembly Procedure Gather the parts: 1. After the rafter assembly is complete, verify that the • Measuring tape band clamps are in the proper location. See diagram •...
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ ASSEMBLING THE END FRAME KIT COMPONENTS Consult the end wall diagrams in the Quick Start section of these instructions before you begin. ATTENTION: Assistance is required to assemble the end wall. Lifts designed to reach the top of the end rafter are also needed.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ Assemble the End Frame 2. After the 2" x 2" door framing is installed, repeat the steps to assemble the remaining end wall framing After the ground posts are set, assemble the remainder of using the 1.50" x 1.50" square tubing (102897) and the the end frame.*...
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ DOOR FRAME DIAGRAM: SPECIAL NOTE ATTENTION: For some overhead doors, the upper brackets need to be mounted wider than the actual door frame. In those instances, cut a 16" section of stock 2" x 2" door frame tubing and mount it to the outside of each vertical door frame using the supplied carriage bolts and nuts in the locations shown in the diagram below.
CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION NOTE: These fasteners are used to temporarily hold the end panel in place while the lower edge is secured The following procedure describes installing an end panel. to the base rail. NOTE: The end wall shown in the diagrams that follow may differ in design and size.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ Cut Door Opening Follow these steps to cut a door opening: 1. To cut the opening, begin at either top corner of the door frame and make a cut at a 45° angle from that top corner to the center of the panel where the opening will be located.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ Secure the End Panel to the End Frame The frame shown in the following diagrams may differ from the actual frame. Installation steps are the same. 1. With door opening cut, secure the end panel to the door frame using Tek screws and washers. See diagram below.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ PREPARE MAIN COVER 3. Assemble two main cover conduits. Start each conduit assembly with one (1) plain pipe and add swaged pipes Gather the parts: to arrive at the correct length. • Main cover a. Locate all sections of pipe needed to assemble •...
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ ATTACH MAIN COVER 3. With all ropes attached to the cover conduit, lift the conduit and carry the cover toward the base of the Gather the parts: frame. • Main cover (with conduits already inserted) 4. Toss the ropes over the frame and pull the cover into •...
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12. Fold the skirt of main cover down and over the ratchets to complete the installation of the main cover. NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings, ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any tested loading criteria. Revision date: 05.08.19...
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ Door Jamb Addendum ADDITIONAL 111708 BRACKET INSTALLATION FOR DOOR JAMBS (Door Installation Only.) Band Clamp In addition to the standard door jamb and end frame End Rafter installation instructions presented in this guide, please install the 111708 connection brackets as described below.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ Space below is reserved for customer notes. Revision date: 05.08.19...
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