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 ends of a pipe can be inserted into couplers and the ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of straight ends of other pipes of the same diameter. the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may •...
CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ REQUIRED TOOLS SPECIAL NOTE: Baseboards for Frame The following list identifies the main tools needed to These instructions recommend installing a baseboard assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be under the mounting feet along each side of the frame. The needed depending on the structure, location, and baseboard runs from the front to the back of the building.
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CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts of the building. Consult the Quick Start Guide for additional details and diagrams. (All parts are not shown.) FAH325B & FALB32B FA4482B Tek Screw Carriage Bolt &...
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CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ ClearSpan ™ Round Style Storage Master The instructions that follow describe assembling all rafters and then constructing the frame. Depending on the number of individuals assisting with the construction, it may be best and more efficient to have someone assemble the rafters and others assemble the frame as rafters are completed.
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CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE NOTE: Setting customer-supplied baseboards on the site in the correct positions is another way to prepare After the site is prepared, identify the location of the shelter for the frame assembly.
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CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ ASSEMBLE THE FREE-STANDING BUILDING COMPONENTS NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the shelter. ATTENTION: After assembling the end rafters, set the END RAFTER ASSEMBLY (2) two (2) identical rafters aside in an accessible place. One rafter is used at each end of the frame during the Gather the parts: assembly.
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CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ INTERIOR RAFTER ASSEMBLIES Gather the parts: • Rafter pipe (#29R23S1D) • Rafter pipe (#30R23S1) & rafter pipe (#30R23P2) • Rafter foot (#104302) Tek screws (#FA4482B) & • FAG363B 3/8" x 3" bolt and FALB04B 3/8" nut •...
CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ Forklifts and personnel booms are recommended for lifting INTERIOR RAFTER ASSEMBLIES (CONTINUED) and setting the rafters. Consult a construction professional Assemble Interior Rafters Without Attached Ratchets if you are not familiar with construction techniques and 1. Select the rafter pipes (see End Rafter Assembly) erecting similar structures.
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CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 8. Return to and tighten the QH1070 pipe strap at the top of the end rafter to secure the purlin. 4. With the first end rafter standing, plumb, properly secured, and width 30' on-center, set the first interior NOTE: To prevent cover damage, do not allow the rafter in place.
CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ CABLE ASSEMBLY Cable assemblies provide diagonal bracing for the building. Each cable assembly includes the following items: • Cable (2 cables cut to length) ATTENTION: Consult the diagram on the next page to • Turnbuckle (1) identify cable assemblies and cable locations.
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CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ CABLE ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 5. Install a second cable clamp on the cable six to eight (6"-8") inches from the first clamp and tighten both clamps. 6. Remove the bolt from the jaw of the turnbuckle and position the cable end with the thimble into the turnbuckle jaw.
CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ CABLE PLACEMENT The diagram and inserts below identify the placement and proper way to attach the cable assemblies to the building. Do not tighten the cables until the frame is properly and Carriage Bolt securely anchored to the site as described in the Must Read document.
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CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ ANCHOR THE SHELTER END CONDUITS ASSEMBLY After installing all cable assemblies, anchor the frame. The end conduits are assembled and the end panels are Once the frame is anchored properly, continue with these installed after the frame is anchored and the cables have instructions.
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CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ PREPARE END PANELS ATTACH END CONDUIT ASSEMBLIES CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not install end 1. Using two (2) QH1330 angled brackets, secure one panels on a windy day. (1) angled bracket to each end of the end conduit and secure the conduit to the legs of the end rafter.
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CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ ATTACH END PANEL ASSEMBLIES ATTACH END RATCHETS Gather the parts: The end ratchets are used to secure the bonnet portion of the main cover. These are installed after the main cover is • End panel assemblies attached.
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CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ PREPARE MAIN COVER Gather the parts: • Pipe 1.315" x 75" swaged (#131S075) • Pipe 1.315" x XX" plain (131P0XXx): The XX refers to the length of the plain pipe needed to reach the end of the frame and to complete the conduit.
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CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ ATTACH MAIN COVER 4. Once the main cover is pulled into position, center the cover on the frame and remove the ropes. Loosely Gather the parts: secure the ends of the cover to the ratchets attached to the front and back end rafters.
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CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ INSTALL THE MAIN COVER SIDE STRAPS NOTE: Depending on the where the ratchet is attached to the rafter, cut the strap to the proper length if The side straps wrap around the conduit through slits needed.
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If the shelter is moved, inspect all parts and connections before reassembling. • 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: 10.05.10...
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CLEARSPAN VALUE LINE ™ QUICK START GUIDE 30' Wide Heavy Duty Round Style Building Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame. Revision date: 10.05.10...
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