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Ez-shade tarp arm

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EZ-Shade Tarp Arm
#113170
©2017 FarmTek
®
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction
is prohibited without permission.
Revision date: 02.17.17
Features
Adjustable Arm
Extends from 8' to 12' in 4' increments
(when anchored to base plate).
Maximum Building Height
10' to 10' 6"
Maximum Building Width
20'
Description
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  • Page 1 EZ-Shade Tarp Arm #113170 Features Description ©2017 FarmTek ® Adjustable Arm Extends from 8' to 12' in 4' increments All Rights Reserved. Reproduction (when anchored to base plate). is prohibited without permission. Maximum Building Height 10' to 10' 6" Maximum Building Width...
  • Page 2 Important Information READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN This guide provides helpful hints and important information needed to safely assemble and properly use the 113170 EZ-Shade Tarp Arm. Read and understand this guide before you begin. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: THE 113170 EZ-SHADE...
  • Page 3 Top View of Sample Cold Frame Diagram below shows the top view of a sample cold frame. The 113170 tarp arms are installed at each end of the frame and are anchored to customer- supplied concrete piers. Consult the remainder of this guide for additional details.
  • Page 4 Assembly Instructions 12" CONSTRUCT CONCRETE PIERS FOR THE BASE PLATES Finished Grade Complete these steps: 1. Review the diagrams on this page to layout the pier positions at each end of building frame. NOTE: If building includes closed ends and pedestrian doors, review the drawings showing these features. Set the piers far enough away from the end walls to allow doors to fully open when shade material or film is pulled into place.
  • Page 5 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE THE 113170 EZ-SHADE TARP ARM 113175 112317 Complete these steps: 1. Cosult the diagram on this page and construct the 113170 canopy arm assemblies. Use these fasteners to attach the 113166 brackets. Part Number Description Quantity 113166 FAG363B HEX CAP 3/8X3"...
  • Page 6 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE THE 113170 EZ-SHADE TARP ARM—continued Canopy Arm Assembly 3. Connect the canopy arms to the 113176 pivot arms. Part Number Description Quantity FAG363B HEX CAP 3/8X3" ZINC EACH FAME08B BULK FLATWASH 3/8" ZINC (ea) FALB04B NUT 3/8-16 ZNC EACH...
  • Page 7 Assembly Instructions ATTACH PIVOT ARM ASSEMBLY TO BASE AND ANCHOR BASE TO PIER Complete these steps: 1. Connect each pivot arm assembly to a mounted base plate using the fasteners noted below. Apply a thin film of grease to each bolt before installing. Part Number Description Quantity...
  • Page 8 ATTACH COVER MATERIAL The example shows a film-covered greenhouse where the shade material is pulled over the building using the 113170 EZ-Shade Tarp Arm. Complete these steps: 1. Determine which direction you want to pull the cover material over the shelter, position material along frame, and secure to frame.
  • Page 9 Assembly Instructions ATTACH COVER MATERIAL Part Number Description Quantity FAH322 CARR BOLT 5/16X3-1/2 GLV B100 4. Stretch material out and attach the free edge to the canopy arms. Fold the material edge 3-4 times (minimum) and sandwich that edge FAME51B FLATWASHER 5/16"...
  • Page 10 Assembly Instructions ATTENTION: Clear all area around the shelter before operating. TEST THE 113170 EZ-SHADE TARP ARM With assistance, lift one pivot Carefully pivot the arm and arm with attached cover. material to the ground. IMPORTANT: Anchor both pivot arms to the ground to prevent damage and injury when material is pulled over shelter.
  • Page 11 Customer Note Page Revision date: 02.17.17...