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 refers to the tapered end of the pipe or tube. Swaged ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of ends of a pipe can be inserted into couplers and the the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may straight ends of other pipes of the same diameter.
CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ 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 POLY BUILDINGS ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify 106735 2" Square 106734 Heavy Duty the different parts of the building. Consult the Quick Start Band Clamp Tension Band (1.66" Pipe) Guide for additional details and diagrams. (All parts are not shown.)
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ClearSpan ™ High Boy Buildings OVERVIEW This section describes how to assemble your High Boy building. For details of each assembly procedure, consult the Quick Start Guide and the individual sections of these instructions. See illustration below to identify main parts of shelter.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE Space below is reserved for customer notes. The High Boy building frame is designed to be anchored to the ground or to a concrete foundation. If a concrete foundation or footing is not used, setting the base of each rafter on treated planks or concrete pads is recommended.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY TIPS STEP 1: ASSEMBLE THE CURVED OUTER RAFTER OUTER RAFTER CHORD CHORD Using the Front Profile diagram in the Quick Start section, gather the parts for the curved outer chord of the rafter and assemble the rafter as shown in the diagram to the right.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ASSEMBLE THE HIGH BOY RAFTERS NOTE: Depending on how the site was prepared, the HBT2SQBP1 base plates may already be secured to All High Boy rafters are identical. Each consists of the the baseboards or to a concrete foundation.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ASSEMBLE THE HIGH BOY FRAME 2. Position it at one end of the site where the building will be constructed. If the base plates were secured to a To construct the frame, the assembled rafters are either set...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ASSEMBLE FRAME (CONTINUED) 8. Install a 1/2" nut and lock washer to keep the brace in position. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME. 5. With the first rafter temporarily secured using customer- supplied bracing, lift a second rafter assembly into 9.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ASSEMBLE FRAME (CONTINUED) INSTALL ANGLED BRACES FOR THE FRAME 10. Return to the end rafter and tighten all nuts to secure the lateral bracing to the end rafter. Do not remove the The angled braces provide additional support for the end rafters.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ INSTALL ANGLED BRACES (CONTINUED) 5. After installing the angled braces at one end of the frame, return to each tension clamp and secure it to the 3. Place the angled brace in position and secure it to the lateral braces using a Tek screw installed on each side tension bands using the 5/16"...
CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ INSTALL CABLES Diagram shows The High Boy frame includes a series of cables installed where to install the to add diagonal bracing. When the frame is properly anchor shackle on the inside of each anchored, these cables provide additional stability.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ INSTALL CABLES (CONTINUED) Complete these steps for a final frame inspection: 3. Collect the components needed for one cable assembly 1. Verify that all fasteners used to secure the braces to and assemble as needed using the Cable - Details the frame are tight.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ATTACH VINYL STRIP (CONTINUED) This column is reserved for customer notes. NOTE: The vinyl should overlap itself on the back side of the tube. Install the Tek screws on the back side of the splice where they will not touch the cover.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ INSTALL END AND SIDE RATCHETS Ratchets are used to secure the main cover to the assembled frame; the end ratchets secure the bonnet portion of the main cover while the side ratchets secure the sides of the main cover.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ MAIN COVER CONDUITS ASSEMBLY 2. After assembling the cover conduits, locate the main cover and unfold it on a clean, smooth surface near the Required parts and tools: frame. • Pipe 1.66'' x XXX'' plain (166P0XXX) •...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ATTACH MAIN COVER 2. With all ropes or straps attached to the cover conduit, lift the conduit that is furthest away from the frame and Required parts and tools: pull the cover toward the base of the frame.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ATTACH MAIN COVER (CONTINUED) 6. Locate the black straps at the front and rear hems and feed the straps through the center slot in the end NOTE: Use lifts and additional assistants (if needed) to ratchets located on outside each end rafter.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ NOTE: If ropes were used at these locations when 4. Repeat the previous steps to install and slightly tighten the main cover was pulled in place, a slit in the cover the remaining straps. pocket may already be present.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ INSTALL PVC CONDUIT (CONTINUED) 2. Once the bell end reaches the pocket, take another section of PVC conduit, insert the plain end into the bell Sample Main end of the previous section and secure the joint using a Cover to show Tek screw.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ INSTALL PVC CONDUIT (CONTINUED) 11. After weaving the strapping, cut the strap and tie it to the end rafter to temporarily secure it. 8. Move to the end of the frame opposite the end where the temporary straps were tied to keep the main cover 12.
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NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings, 5. Tighten the end ratchets to secure the bonnet portion of ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any the main cover. tested loading criteria. 6. Move to the other end of the building and secure the bonnet at that end.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame. QUICK START GUIDE ClearSpan™ High Boy Buildings Revision date: 02.07.12...
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