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 • Tek Screw: A self-tapping fastener used to secure pipe ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of the joints and to fasten brackets to rafters. shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may not apply to this particular shelter.)
CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ ANCHORING INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRED TOOLS Prior to assembling this shelter, please read the MUST The following list identifies the main tools needed to READ document included with the shipment. assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts. (Some parts are not shown.) FA4482B 100441 102921B Tek Screw Nut Setter Neo-bonded Galvanized Washer QH1330 105089 104075 Variable Angle 3' Rafter Bracing 1.75" x 1.75" Square...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ ClearSpan ™ Storage Master Elite Garage OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your garage. For details, consult the remainder of these instructions. See illustration below to identify main parts of the shelter. 1. Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE ASSEMBLE AND POSITION BASE RAILS After the site is prepared, marking the ground where the NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the garage shelter will be situated and identifying the location of frame.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ 5. Center a square tube fitting (#104624) on each ASSEMBLE AND POSITION BASE RAILS (continued) remaining mark and secure the fitting to the rail using ATTACH 104624 FITTINGS (RAFTER FEET) Tek screws. Gather the parts: • Assembled base rails Square Tube Fitting •...
CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY END RAFTERS Gather the parts: Complete the following steps to assemble the two (2) end rafters. • Rafter pipe ( #12CP20P1) NOTE: The two (2) end rafters are assembled using 3-Way • Rafter pipe (#18CP20P3) square tube fittings (#104626) positioned between the •...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (continued) Space below is reserved for customer notes. Interior Rafters 1. Select the tubing for the first interior rafter assembly and position it on the ground as previously described. 2. Install a 4-way square tube fitting (#104627) in the locations shown in the diagram below and secure the joints using Tek screws.
CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY 4. Carefully stand the first interior rafter and place the leg pipes on the next set of 104624 square tube fittings. The following instructions assume the 104624 fittings (rafter 5. Secure the rafter leg tubes to the fittings using Tek feet) are properly spaced on each base rail.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ SQUARE THE ASSEMBLED FRAME The diagrams below illustrate two possible ways to properly anchor the shelter to the site. Complete these steps: 1. Perform a final square of the frame by measuring diagonally (corner-to-corner) at the base and verify that the two measurements are equal.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION INSTALL SHELTER BRACING Gather the parts: The diagonal shelter bracing is installed after the frame is squared and anchored and before installing the optional • Struts (#105119) panels and/or main cover. • Tek screws...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ END CONDUIT ASSEMBLY 2. On the zippered end panel, insert the end conduit through the two side panels of the end panel (as shown Gather the parts: below) and not through the door sections. • Pipe 1.315'' x 75'' swaged (#131S075) •...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ ATTACH END PANEL ASSEMBLIES 5. Continue attaching the end panel by working evenly down both sides of the rafter toward the base frame Gather the parts: tube. • End panel assemblies NOTE: If necessary, remove the Tek screws at the •...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ 3. Repeat previous step to attach the remaining ratchets INSTALL SIDE RATCHETS to the outside of the base frame tube. The main cover is secured to the shelter frame using ratchets and straps. Two (2) ratchets are attached to each NOTE: Ratchets are evenly spaced long each side of of the end panel conduits.
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER 2. After assembling the cover conduits, locate the main cover and unfold it on a clean, smooth surface near the Gather the parts: frame. • 1.315" x 75" swaged pipe (131S075) NOTE: When handling the cover and setting it in •...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) 7. Toss the ropes over the frame and pull the cover into Space below is reserved for customer notes. position. One person is required at each rope. 8. Center the cover front to back and side to side.
If the shelter is moved, inspect all parts and connections before using. • 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: 09.14.10...
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CLEARSPAN GARAGES ™ 13'-3" Height QUICK START GUIDE 9'-6" Sidewall 18' Wide Storage Master Elite Garage 17'-11" Width F F R R O O N N T T Grid Represents 12" Squares Actual frame may differ in length from frame shown.
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