Introduction Thank you for purchasing the ClearSpan Poly Shelter. We appreciate your patronage. We hope you enjoy building and utilizing your shelter. Please read this entire instruction manual before starting to assemble your shelter. If you require assistance during the construction process you may call us at 1-888-603-4445.
IMPORTANT - Read Anchoring Instructions You must read the anchoring instructions packed with your kit prior to shelter assembly! Selecting a Location It is important to select a proper location for your poly shelter. While the location may have been predetermined before you even ordered your shelter, you may want to “improve”...
Parts Identification Driver Fender Tek Screw Carriage Bolt Washer & Hex Nut Swaged and Unswaged Rafter Sections (all pieces may not be shown) Purlin End Clamp Purlin Cross Clamp Band Clamp Purlin/Cover/End Conduit (only swaged is shown) Strut Note: Illustrations are not to scale. Page 4...
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Strap Ratchet Plain End Strap Cover Note: Illustrations are not to scale. Page 5...
Assembly Diagrams Your assembled shelter will be similar to the illustration below: First you will assemble the frame: INSIDE PURLINS CROSS RAFTER RAFTER CLAMPS CLAMPS STRUT BAND RATCHET CLAMP Note: Rafter count in illustration may differ from your shelter model Page 6...
Section B - Rafter Assembly Step 1: Locate the 6 sections of pipe to make a rafter. This will include two swaged sections labeled “1” which are straight at one end and curved at the other, two sections labeled “2” and “3” which are curved throughout but “2”...
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Step 4: Secure each connection by inserting a Tek screw into the side of the arch. Tip: Tek screws are self-drilling and no pilot hole is usually required. If you have trouble getting a Tek screw to “bite,” try another Tek screw (or you can drill a 3/16" pilot hole). Step 5: Repeat the steps above to assemble all remaining rafters using the same procedures.
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Step 7: Slide a 1.66" band clamp over each end of the rafter and up the rafter a few feet. These will be used to secure the struts. Step 8: Slide another set of Purlin End Clamps onto each end of the rafter. These will be be used at the lower ends of the rafter and will “trap”...
Section C - Rafter Setup Step 1: Stand up one of your end rafters (one of those with the band clamps attached). Secure it to an existing structure if possible so that it is plumb. If you donʼt have an existing structure, you can use some 2x4s as shown tied with rope: Step 2: Insert purlins into the clamps at the bottoms of the end rafter and tighten the clamps.
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Step 5: One at a time, slide purlins through the rest of the clamps and tighten the bolts with the ends of the purlins a half inch past the edges of the clamps on the end rafter. Step 6: After you have installed the first two rafters, slide a 1.315" band clamp onto each of the two bottom purlins (before you go on to attach the third rafter).
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Step 8: Continue adding rafters (at the proper spacing) and purlins until the inside rafters are in place between the two end rafters. Remember to use the other end rafter last. Step 9: Using 1-1/2" carriage bolts and nuts, attach struts between the end rafter just installed and bottom purlins as you did at the other end of the frame.
Section D - Finish Rough Edges Step 1: Check for any sharp edges on the frame and file them smooth so they will not cut the cover. Step 2: Apply two layers of heavy duct tape on all pipe connections and clamps that may contact the cover.
Section E - Install Main Cover Step 1: Fasten a ratchet to the end rafter with a Tek screw in the bottom hole of the ratchet. The ratchet should be as low as possible and still operable. Repeat this step in all four corners. Step 2: On the side of the shelter, identify the rafters where you will install side ratchets.
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Step 4: Make up a pair of cover conduits each the length of your shelter. Start each with an unswaged section and add swaged sections to arrive at the correct length. Warning: DO NOT INSTALL COVER ON A WINDY DAY AS DAMAGE TO IT MAY RESULT! Step 5: Unpack the main cover and unfold it completely with the inside surface facing up.
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Step 10: Remove the ropes and position the cover evenly on all four sides. Warning: Do not leave the cover unattended until it has been secured in all four corners. Step 11: In the front and rear hems, locate the black straps. Feed the strap through the center slot in the ratchets and tighten down all four corners slightly.
• Check connections and fasteners for tightness; replace and/or repair missing or damaged parts. • Contact ClearSpan for assistance in identifying needed parts; call us toll-free at 1-888-603-4445. • If shelter is moved after construction, inspect shelter thoroughly before reuse.
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