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FOR VERSATUBE VERTICALLY SHEETED 2"x3" CONTINUOUS
Our unique assembly process quickly transforms the individual pieces into a finished
structure that will give you years of service. Great care has been taken to ensure
complete satisfaction with your purchase. In the unlikely event that there are any missing
or damaged parts or if you simply need technical assistance, please call our Toll Free Hot-
line at 1-800-900-7222 and your questions will be addressed promptly. Thank you for
choosing the VersaTube Building System.
© MSMP INC. 10/16
© MSMP INC. 10/15
SUPPLEMENT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
SLOPE LEAN-TO
ZINST-CLT
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Summary of Contents for VersaTube FBM3242410616-LT12
- Page 1 SUPPLEMENT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR VERSATUBE VERTICALLY SHEETED 2”x3” CONTINUOUS SLOPE LEAN-TO Our unique assembly process quickly transforms the individual pieces into a finished structure that will give you years of service. Great care has been taken to ensure complete satisfaction with your purchase. In the unlikely event that there are any missing or damaged parts or if you simply need technical assistance, please call our Toll Free Hot- line at 1-800-900-7222 and your questions will be addressed promptly.
- Page 2 (6) months. NOTE: All sheet metal cladding applied to the VersaTube frame are attached with self drilling screws with a rubber washer. These screws produce small shavings when drilling through the cladding. If the shavings are allowed to sit on the sheet metal for an extended period, rust spots will form and promote deterioration.
- Page 3 ATTENTION: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE FOLLOWING NOTE BEFORE STARTING THE ASSEMBLY OF YOUR CARPORT NOTE: If during the installation process you have difficulty fitting frame components together, use an adjustable wrench to open the end of the receiving tube as shown below. Close wrench down around bent portion of tube and bend wall outward.
- Page 4 SCREWS FOR ROOF METAL: #12 X 7/8” painted screws with rubber washers. VERSATUBE ANCHOR OPTIONS: REBAR ANCHOR, used with concrete in post hole. #4 x 30” rebar with welded top plate. Part # ANC-24 Use 1 per post. –OR– EXPANSION ANCHOR, used for post hole or slabs, 1/2” x 7” anchors, ANC- 7.
- Page 5 *NOTE: DO NOT ADD HAT CHANNEL CLOSEST TO EAVE CORNER ON LEAN-TO UNTIL LEAN-TO IS FULLY ASSEMBLED* ***ADD THESE FRAME INSTRUCTIONS AFTER P.18 IN SUMMIT INSTRUCTIONS OR P.20 IN FRONTIER INSTRUCTIONS.*** ASSEMBLING AND POSITIONING THE LEAN-TO BASE RAILS: Layout the base rails on your slab or footing or prepared ground. The outside to outside distance from the Lean-To base rail to the main structure base rail will vary depending on the specific width of the Lean-To.
- Page 6 These instructions offer two anchoring methods: (1) To a concrete slab or concrete footings with concrete wedge anchor bolts. (2) To the ground with VersaTube Rebar Anchors and concrete in post holes. ANCHORING TO CONCRETE SLAB OR FOOTING WITH 1/2” X 7” WEDGE (EXPANSION) ANCHORS After you have completed all measurements and have the base rails in place and squared, screw the joints together with 2 screws per joint on the top surface of the base rail.
- Page 7 6). Now drop or drive a VersaTube 30” rebar ground anchor or a 1/2” x 36” threaded rod with a flat washer and nut at the top into each anchor hole. A 24” threaded rod could also be used (not supplied). Threaded rods are normally 3’ long from your building center.
- Page 8 ROOF/WALL FRAME ASSEMBLY On the ground, assemble (1) side post, (1) rafter and (1) lean-to bracket with welded post. Before you fasten the joints with screws take a measurement across the assembly as shown. Try to keep the joint spacing on both sides of the assembly equal.
- Page 9 INSTALLING LEAN-TO FRAMES TO BASE RAILS *THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS WRITTEN FOR A 3:12 PITCH CONTINUOUS SLOPE LEAN-TO, ROOF ONLY SHEET METAL. This assembly will require at least two people. Start at one end of the lean-to and place a frame on the first base rail vertical pins.
- Page 10 INSTALLING LEAN-TO CORNER BRACKETS Set the unfolded corner bracket flush against the outside face of the side post and flush with the outside face of the top of the side post and clamp into place, then attach to side post with 4 screws. Unclamp the bottom part, move the clamp to rafter area and attach with 4 more screws.
- Page 11 ***ADD THESE SHEET METAL INSTRUCTIONS AFTER P.34 IN SUMMIT INSTRUCTIONS OR P.28 IN FRONTIER INSTRUCTIONS.*** INSTALLING EAVE TRIM ON LEAN-TO SIDE If you wish to install the eave trim provided on the lean-to side, the eave trim will need to be notched to fit around the lean-to connection point.
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