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 • Swaged End or Swaged Pipe: The term "swaged'' ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of refers to the tapered end of the pipe or tube. Swaged the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may ends of a pipe can be inserted into couplers and the not apply to this particular shelter.) These terms describe...
CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ REQUIRED TOOLS SPECIAL NOTE: Baseboards for Frame The following list identifies the main tools needed to These instructions describe installing a baseboard (strongly assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be recommended) on each side of the frame. The baseboard needed depending on the structure, location, and runs from the front to the back of the frame.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ 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. (Some parts are not shown.) FA4482B & FA4484B 102921 Neo-bonded Tek Screw...
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ ClearSpan ™ Majestic Greenhouse OVERVIEW This section describes how to assemble your 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 MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE ATTACH RAFTER FEET TO BASEBOARDS After the site is prepared, identifying the location of The following is an example of one way to position the the shelter corners helps to square the frame after it is rafter feet after the site has been prepared.
CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ ASSEMBLING THE STORAGE MASTER BUILDING 2. Using a tape measure, measure the following clamp COMPONENTS locations on the pipe and mark locations with a marker. NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the shelter. After the site is prepared and squared, the rafter feet are 54"...
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ 8. After the rope (or cable) is cut, insert approximately 6" RAFTER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) through the rafter foot mounting holes at the bottom 5. With the main rafter pipes seated at each joint and the of the rafter leg and clamp the rope in place with the rafter positioned on a flat surface, secure each joint clamp on the outside as shown below.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 14. Select two (2) of the 5' struts (QH1304) and two (2) of the 7' struts (QH1308) and position them on the ground 12. After the chord is assembled, slide one additional band between the upper part of the assembled rafter and the clamp (QH1402) onto each end of the chord assembly.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) End Rafter Assembly Procedure 19. After attaching the struts and verifying that all band Complete the following steps for the two end rafters only. clamps are tightened, secure each band clamp to the chord using a FA4484 Tek screw.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 2. Set the rafter on the first set of rafter feet at one end of the shelter and secure with 3/8" nut (FALB04B) and 3" After all rafters are constructed and placed in an orderly bolt (FAG363B).
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 7. With the purlin in position, tighten the pipe strap at the peak and secure the purlin in the pipe strap using a Tek 4. Set the second rafter (first inside rafter) in place and screw.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 13. Tighten the cross-connector and install a Tek screw as shown to secure the purlin pipe joint and to secure the The first purlin and the first two rafters should appear purlin to the cross-connector.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ATTENTION: The last rafter to place in position will be the remaining end rafter. This end rafter includes 16. Assemble the first two sections of the another purlin the pipe straps attached during the rafter assembly...
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ ATTACH THE BOTTOM PURLINS 6. After marking the location of the center of the bottom purlins on the legs, place a cross-connector at the base After installing the upper five (5) purlins, complete these of each leg of each inside rafter assembly.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ATTACH THE CENTER PURLIN 10. Using the mark on the inside of the rafter leg as a The center purlin is attached to the chord and runs on top guide, slide the cross-connector (#102546) and purlin of the chord the length of the shelter.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) SQUARING THE ASSEMBLED FRAME 5. Position the purlin as needed and tighten the cross- SPECIAL NOTE: Additional bays are attached to the first connector bolts. bay. To ensure that subsequent bays are square, the first bay must be square.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ SQUARING THE ASSEMBLED FRAME (continued) ATTACH BAND CLAMPS FOR CABLING 4. Examine the framework and remove any sharp edges Cables attached to both ends of the shelter provide the from the frame or reposition clamps and screws so they diagonal bracing for the shelter.
CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ CABLE ASSEMBLY SPECIAL NOTE: Complete the following steps, but Cable assemblies provide diagonal bracing for the building. DO NOT tighten the cable assemblies at this time. Each cable assembly includes the following items: All cable assemblies for all bays will be tightened after •...
CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ CABLE PLACEMENT The diagram and inserts below identify the placement and proper way to attach the cable assemblies to the building using 103856 band clamps. ATTENTION: The cable positions are identical for both Customer-Supplied sides of the frame. All cable assemblies are positioned Baseboard at the ends of the frame regardless of the frame length.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ CONNECTING THE BAYS FOR 2-BAY GREENHOUSES After assembling the rafters and the frame for the first INSTALLING THE BUTTERFLY CLAMPS and TIGHTEN bay and anchoring and squaring that bay, repeat the END ALL CABLE ASSEMBLIES RAFTER and INTERIOR RAFTER ASSEMBLY procedure and the FRAME ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS to complete 1.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ END WALL INSTALLATION If the rafter feet are set on and anchored to 2" boards, use a QH1330 angle bracket to connect the base rail to The end walls for the greenhouse are installed before the the 2"...
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ END WALL INSTALLATION (continued) 14. Using the marks on the base rail for the rough opening for the door, attach the bottom of each door jamb to the 8. Measure the distance between the top of the base rail base rail using a QH1330 angle frame bracket.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ END WALL INSTALLATION (continued) 22. Use the End Wall Diagram to determine the number of remaining vertical end wall supports and place one 16. Using a level (or other means), verify that one jamb is band clamp (QH1402) on the chord of the end rafter plumb and tighten the band clamp bolt to lock the first for each of the remaining vertical supports.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ END WALL INSTALLATION (continued) INSTALL THE END WALL FRAMING FOR THE BACK OF THE GREENHOUSE 27. Choose a 104074 square to round tube bracket and The end wall framing for the back of the greenhouse is attach the 104074 bracket to one end of the vertical assembled in the same way as the front end wall.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL CHORD-TO-CHORD STRUTS AND DIAGONAL 3. Select and attach hat channel to the inside of the BRACING FOR THE END WALL opposite side as shown in the greenhouse below. The chord-to-chord struts and diagonal bracing provide additional support for the end wall.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL GUTTER-CONNECT SYSTEM Below is a top view of the same. The 2-bay greenhouses use a gutter-connect system between the bays to efficiently divert water away from the greenhouses. Connector The gutter-connect kits are installed before the main covers Gutter are installed and before installing the end panels.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL GUTTER-CONNECT SYSTEM (continued) 7. With the direction of the water drainage determined, place the clamps around the rafter legs, over the The gutter system can be installed flush with the ends mounting bolts in the gutter channel, and tighten.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE HAT CHANNEL AND ROOF PANELS Complete these steps to install the hat channel: SPECIAL NOTE: Install the hat channel for the roof of each 1. Locate the center of both end rafters and mark the greenhouse bay before you install any of the polycarbonate location at the top of the rafters.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ HAT CHANNEL AND ROOF PANELS (continued) 11. Move to the other end rafter on the same side of the frame and measure and mark the same location on the 7. Select another section of hat channel, overlap the first top of that end rafter.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE CENTER RUNS OF HAT CHANNEL INSTALL GUTTER FILM (D1002554M) The final runs of hat channel are installed at the peak of the Gather the parts: rafters. This hat channel is used to secure the upper edge •...
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL GUTTER FILM (continued) INSTALL ROOF PANELS: OVERVIEW This procedure describes installing the polycarbonate roof 5. With a few inches of film extending below the gutter panels before the polycarbonate end panels. Depending on channel that the gutter rail clips into, begin to secure construction experience, end panels could be installed first.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS 5. Measure 24" in from the outside edge of the end rafter and mark the location at each hat channel. 1. Take one 6' x 8' roof panel and remove the protective film and place a mark on the UV-protected side as a reminder to install this side toward the sun.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL ROOF PANELS (continued) ATTENTION: Install the end cap as shown below. Once the end cap is installed, verify that the UV- NOTE: Do not use washers on Tek screws when protected side of the panel will be to the outside toward securing any H-channel to the hat channel.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL ROOF PANELS (continued) 18. Align the H-channel of the two panels and secure the lower panel to the hat channel of the roof frame as 16. Lift the lower edge of the upper panel and slide the previously described.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL ROOF PANELS (continued) INSTALL THE HAT CHANNEL FOR THE SIDE PANELS Side panels are attached to the frame in the same manner 22. Beginning at the end rafter on the other side of the as roof panels. Complete these steps to attach the hat frame, install the remaining roof panels using the channel runs to the outer side of the assembled bays.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL SIDE RUNS OF HAT CHANNEL (continued) channel over or slightly above the straight end rafter leg and curved rafter pipe joint. 5. Measure 42" up from the mark made in the previous NOTE: Adjust the position as needed to avoid conflicts...
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL SIDE RUNS OF HAT CHANNEL (continued) END PANEL INSTALLATION 7. Move to the other end rafter, mark the same location as After framing the end wall and installing the roof panels, the previous step, verify that the line is level, and snap attach the polycarbonate panels to the end wall framing.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 3. Place the panel in position and attach it to the end wall framing using neo-bonded washers and the long Tek Complete the following general steps to install the end wall screws (FA4484B).
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 4. Center the panel on the door frame so that approximately one-eighth of an inch (1/8") of the door 4. Continue installing the polycarbonate panels as frame extends beyond the edge of the panel.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY (continued) 10. Install the 6" chain bolt to the upper part of the inside of one door and the main latch assembly to the other 8. After assembling both doors, evenly space the hinges door.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY (continued) RIDGE CAP INSTALLATION: Special Note c. Dashed line identifies where to attach the end cap The ridge cap is the final component needed to complete profile. The end cap extends beyond the frame the installation of the greenhouse roof.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ RIDGE CAP INSTALLATION 3. With the first section of ridge cap installed, repeat the steps to install the remaining sections of ridge cap. Once all roof panels are installed, install the ridge cap as described in the next procedure.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ POLYCARBONATE SIDE PANEL INSTALLATION INSTALL POLYCARBONATE SIDE PANELS The instructions below describe how to install the The instructions below describe how to install the polycarbonate side panels of the greenhouse. polycarbonate side panels along one side of the greenhouse.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL POLYCARBONATE SIDE PANELS (continued) 8. Install the end cap section along the lower edge (no tape) of the upper polycarbonate panel as shown below 3. Take a 6' x 12' panel and cut it in half to create two (2) with the flat side to the outside of the shelter.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL POLYCARBONATE SIDE PANELS (continued) 13. Continue installing panels until the both outer sides of the bays are covered as shown. 11. Position the top edge of each side panel under each roof panel. NOTE: Trim the last panel to the proper width (if needed) and install as previously described.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE ROOF-TO-SIDEWALL FLASHING DO NOT install a Tek screw (FA4482B) too close to the end of the flashing until you overlap the flashing with The roof-to-sidewall flashing is installed to secure the joint the next section (Step 4). Secure the overlapped seam where the roof panels meet the sidewall panels.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ UPPER CORNER END WALL PANELS (continued) 7. Place the panel back into position and secure to the end wall frame and end rafter as previously described. NOTE: Remember to cut and install a section of the...
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE ROOF FLASHING (continued) 5. Take another section of flashing and install it along the roof edge of the end wall. Flashing is shown placed on Complete these steps to install the flashing: top of the roof panel. Secure the edge with Tek screws and washers driven into the hat channel of the roof.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ APPLY SILICONE SEALANT 3. Return to any joints where profile sections meet and seal with silicone. Greenhouse shown below may differ In addition to the installation of the flashing and overlapping from actual greenhouse. the individual polycarbonate panels, applying silicone sealant at different joints and seams throughout the greenhouse can help seal the structure.
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Please contact a ClearSpan™ representative for additional information. • 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: 06.21.16...
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ QUICK START GUIDE 56' Wide Majestic Greenhouse Frame length of your building may differ from what is shown. 28'-0" ON-CENTER WIDTH Approximately 56'-5 1/2" On-Center Width FRONT Grid Represents 12" Squares Revision date: 06.21.16...
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