Never erect the structure under power lines. BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER. • Identify whether underground cables and pipes are Thank you for purchasing this ClearSpan™ shelter. When present before preparing the site or anchoring the properly assembled and maintained, this product will structure.
These words and phrases are common to most ends of a pipe can be inserted into couplers and the ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of straight ends of other pipes. the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may not apply to this particular shelter.) These terms describe...
CLEARSPAN GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS ™ REQUIRED TOOLS The following list identifies the main tools needed to Space below is reserved for customer notes. assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be needed depending on the structure, location, and application.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts. (Some parts are not shown.) FA4482B FAH320B & FALB32B 102921 & FA4484B QH1400 & QH1402 Tek Screw Carriage Bolt & Hex Nut...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS ™ ClearSpan™ Premium Storage Shed OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your Premium Storage Shed. For details, please see section, Assembling the Building Components. See illustration below to identify main parts of shelter. Inside Rafter 1. Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure.
CLEARSPAN GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE ASSEMBLING THE BUILDING COMPONENTS After the site is prepared, identify the location of the shelter NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the storage corners helps to square the frame after it is assembled.
CLEARSPAN GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) NOTE: Position all clamps as shown. Use a piece of duct tape to keep the clamps from sliding when the 3. With the main rafter pipes seated at each joint and the rafter is set in place if desired.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 8. Move to the lower end of the rafters and position the purlin 4-6'' up from the finished grade. 3. Position an inside rafter from the end rafter using an on-center, rafter-to-rafter spacing of 48''. (Another person is required to hold the rafter in position.)
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS ™ INSTALL SIDE STRUTS SQUARE THE ASSEMBLED FRAME Gather the parts: Strut Assembly Procedure • Measuring tape 1. After the rafter assembly is complete, verify that the band clamps are in the proper location. See diagram •...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS ™ END WALL INSTALLATION 4. Secure the base tube between the legs of the end rafter using an angle bracket and Tek screws. The steps to install the end walls for storage shed include the following: 1.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS ™ END WALL INSTALLATION (continued) 13. Verify that both door frame verticals (jambs) are plumb and recheck the rough door opening (96 1/2" inside-to- 9. Select a square-to-round tube connect bracket and inside) at the top and bottom. Adjust if needed.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (Back) 5. On the base tube surface facing the inside of the shelter, install a short Tek screw at each joint and then Refer to the end frame diagrams (Quick Start section).
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS ™ END WALL INSTALLATION (continued) 15. Verify that both door frame verticals are plumb and recheck the width at the top and bottom. Adjust if 11. Select a square-to-round tube connect bracket and needed. Tighten the top band clamp and install a short attach the bracket to one end of the vertical frame Tek screw through the clamp and into the rafter.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS ™ END WALL INSTALLATION (continued) ANCHOR THE ASSEMBLED FRAME At this point, anchor the assembled frame. Consult the 20. Repeat Steps 11-16 to attach the outer vertical frame MUST READ document for anchoring information and tubes.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION NOTE: The edge of the panel adjacent to the door must be aligned with the inside edge of the vertical After the end wall framing is attached to the shelter, attach frame tube that frames the door.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 8. Repeat Steps 2-3 to secure panel and trim excess panel. 4. After cutting the panel to the proper dimensions, measure the distance shown in the diagram below and 9. Measure and cut a length of H-channel as shown below cut a section of H-channel to the correct length.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 5. Repeat the above steps to attach the corrugated plastic panel to the remaining door frame. Set screws at 16" 15. Return to the open triangle areas. Measure and cut on-center.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) ATTACH END RATCHETS END PANEL INSTALLATION (BACK) The QH1061 end ratchets secure the bonnet portion of the main cover. These ratchets are installed after the 1. Using the procedures described in the previous section, corrugated plastic end panels are installed.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS ™ 7. To pull the cover over the frame, attach ropes to both INSTALL MAIN COVER ends of the cover conduit farthest from the frame. Wrap The main cover is secured to the frame using ratchets and the rope around the conduit a few times to prevent it straps.
NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings, 18. Read the care and maintenance section that follows. ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any tested loading criteria. Revision date: 10.24.08...
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