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 • Tek Screw: A self-tapping fastener used to secure pipe ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of the joints and to fasten brackets to rafters. shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may not apply to this particular shelter.)
CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ ANCHORING INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRED TOOLS Prior to assembling this shelter, please read the MUST The following list identifies the main tools needed to READ document included with the shipment. assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts. (Some parts are not shown.) FA4482B 100441 QH1070 Tek Screw Nut Setter Pipe Strap QH1330 102921B 105090 Variable Angle Neo-bonded 5' Rafter Bracing Bracket Galvanized Washer...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ ClearSpan ™ Storage Master Elite Garage OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your garage. For details, consult the remainder of these instructions. See illustration below to identify main parts of the shelter. 1. Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE ASSEMBLE AND POSITION BASE RAILS After the site is prepared, marking the ground where the NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the carport shelter will be situated and identifying the location of frame.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ 5. Position base rails on the site where the shelter will be ASSEMBLE AND POSITION BASE RAILS (Continued) assembled. Space rails at the approximate width of the Attach 105188 1-way Connector (Rafter Feet) shelter. Gather the parts: ATTENTION: Do not anchor the rails to the site at this time.
CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY 3. Locate four (4) pipe straps (#QH1070) and attach each strap to the rafter assembly on the underside of the Gather the parts: rafter at each tube joint as shown. • Rafter pipes: #24CP23P3 & #24CP23P1 •...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (continued) 7. Select the two (2) 64" plain tubes (#S20P064) and connect them using the 16" plain tube insert (#104075) 5. Once the rafter tubes for the first rafter are assembled and Tek screws. This is the horizontal (or lower) portion and the pipe straps (#QH1070) are attached to the of the center bracing for the rafter.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (continued) 13. After attaching the first two connection plates, flip the rafter assembly over and attach the remaining two (2) The diagram below shows the assembled center connection plates for the rafter. bracing for the rafter.
CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY 2. Anchor the first rafter with ropes or other temporary bracing. Verify that the rafter is plumb (straight). The following instructions assume the rafter feet (105088) are properly spaced on the base rails as previously NOTE: In the diagram (left column), ropes (identified by instructed and that the site is level.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) If the last rafter is plumb and the purlin pipe extends beyond the end of the rafter, cut the last section of 9. Measure between the peaks of the two rafters, verify purlin pipe to the required length if needed.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ SQUARE THE ASSEMBLED FRAME The diagrams below illustrate two possible ways to properly anchor the shelter to the site. Complete these steps: 1. Perform a final square of the frame by measuring diagonally (corner-to-corner) at the base and verify that the two measurements are equal.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION INSTALL SHELTER BRACING Gather the parts: The diagonal shelter bracing is installed after the frame is squared and anchored and before installing the roof panels. • Struts (#105119) Gather the parts: • Tek screws •...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ END CONDUIT ASSEMBLY 2. On the zippered end panel, insert the end conduit through the two side panels of the end panel (as shown Gather the parts: below) and not through the door sections. • Pipe 1.315'' x 75'' swaged (#131S075) •...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ ATTACH END PANEL ASSEMBLIES 5. Continue attaching the end panel by working evenly down both sides of the rafter toward the base frame Gather the parts: tube. • End panel assemblies NOTE: If necessary, remove the Tek screws at the •...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ 3. Repeat previous step to attach the remaining ratchets INSTALL SIDE RATCHETS to the outside of the base frame tube. The main cover is secured to the shelter frame using ratchets and straps. Two (2) ratchets are attached to each NOTE: Ratchets are attached long each side of the of the end panel conduits.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER 2. After assembling the cover conduits, locate the main cover and unfold it on a clean, smooth surface near the Gather the parts: frame. • 1.315" x 75" swaged pipe (131S075) NOTE: When handling the cover and setting it in •...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) 7. Toss the ropes over the frame and pull the cover into Space below is reserved for customer notes. position. One person is required at each rope. 8. Center the cover front to back and side to side.
If the shelter is moved, inspect all parts and connections before using. • 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: 09.14.10...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ QUICK START GUIDE 24' Wide Storage Master Elite Garage Actual frame may differ in length from frame shown. Revision date: 09.14.10...
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