Never erect the structure under power lines. BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER. • Identify whether underground cables and pipes are Thank you for purchasing this ClearSpan™ shelter. When present before preparing the site or anchoring the properly assembled and maintained, this product will structure.
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.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ SPECIAL NOTE: Customer-Supplied Lumber The lumber needed for this building is not included with the ATTENTION: Changes made by the contractor/owner shipment and must be supplied by the customer. Treated specific to the desired results may require a materials lumber is recommended.
CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ REQUIRED TOOLS AWNING PARTS LIST The following list identifies the main tools needed to The following graphics and photos will help you identify the assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be different parts of the awning. Consult the Quick Start Guide needed.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ 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 QH1061 100441 CP287X125E CP287X125M Tek Screw 1"...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ClearSpan ™ Beef Master™ System ATTENTION: This instruction manual describes the assembly of the main frame and the installation of end panels and main cover. The construction of the interior tongue-and-groove walls and all other components...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ • The support posts or wall must support the load LAY OUT REVIEW created by the shelter plus the additional loads imposed by the wind and other elements. Timbers Review the previous Location and Site information before (6"...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ MARK THE SITE AND DIG POST HOLES NOTE: Refer to the Quick Start Section located in the back of these instructions for the Post Layout and related diagrams. These steps describe marking all post hole locations and digging the holes. For some sites, it may not be possible to complete the procedure in this manner.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ SETTING THE POSTS 18’ Set each corner post. Remember to drive the rebar Diameter Ground Level into the pre-drilled holes of the posts if this has not been completed. 6” x 6” Post Verify that the distance between the corner posts is equal and secure the posts in the holes by adding backfill and tamping in place.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ Attach all interior rafter feet to the post headers in line with the centers ATTACH RAFTER FEET of the rafter feet on the opposite side of the building. Gather the parts: • F325HBR Rafter Feet •...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ATTACH 104074 BRACKETS FOR CABLES For the first and second rafter at each end, install a 104074 bracket as shown. For the end rafters, secure the bracket to the support post using the inside lag screw on each rafter foot.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ATTACH UPPER AND LOWER FACE BOARDS The upper and lower face boards are attached to the roll-up side of the building. They serve as mounting surfaces for the roll-up side panel and the ratchets for the main cover. These are required.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ 36HB287P1E RAFTER AND MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY Assistance and lifts are required to assemble the main frame. The illustration that follow identify the main parts of the frame 36HB287P4E assembly. 1. Locate three (3) couplers (CP287X125E) and four individual pipes for the end rafter: 36HB287P1E, 36HB287P2E, 36HB287P3E and 36HB287P4E.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ RAFTER AND MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 6. Locate the first two rafter pipes for the second rafter and slide each into a mounted rafter foot. 100P0625 ATTENTION: Order of pipes is opposite that of the end rafter.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ RAFTER AND MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 9. Using the diagrams on this page and those at the end of this 36HB287P1M instruction guide, assemble the next interior rafter. ATTENTION: The first two rafters at each end and two (2) near the middle of the frame include the additional purlin pipes inserted into pre-drilled holes in the rafter pipes.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ RAFTER AND MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY: MIDDLE RAFTER For additional stability, the end rafter and second rafter pipe configuration is duplicated near the middle of the frame. These are rafters #15 and #16. Complete the steps below to continue the frame assembly: 1.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ RAFTER AND MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY: MIDDLE RAFTER 9. Repeat the steps as needed to assemble the remaining interior rafters as you work toward the remaining two rafters at the end of the frame. 10. At the end of the frame, repeat the steps needed to assemble the final two (2) rafters. Consult the diagrams as needed.
CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ CABLE ASSEMBLY Cable assemblies provide diagonal bracing for the building. Each cable assembly includes the following items: • Two (2) lengths of cable: Measure from point-to-point on the frame and cut as needed. Allow extra to secure the connections and install the clamps.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ INSTALL AND TIGHTEN ALL CABLES The diagram and inserts below identify the placement and proper way to attach the cable assemblies to the building. Attach the end rafters to the end wall frame before you install and tighten the cables. After attaching all cables to the frame between the first two rafters at each end and at the center rafter section, tighten the turnbuckles.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ASSEMBLE THE AWNING Consult the Awning Detail diagram in the Quick Start section of these instructions for an overview. 1. Beginning at one end of the frame opposite 108418 the roll-up side, attach a 108418 connection plate to the corner support post using five (5) FAJ331B 3/8"...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ Step 11 ASSEMBLE THE AWNING (CONTINUED) 190P115 10. Move to the next support post and attach a second awning assembly to the rafter and post. ATTENTION: Use a 108419 connection plate for the post connection and add a 106966 3-way coupler to the end of the horizontal pipe for all awning assemblies between the end rafters.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ATTACH RATCHETS Attach ratchets to the underside of the post header along the awning side of the frame at each support post and to the lower face board along the roll-up curtain side of the frame.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ATTACH RATCHETS (continued) Attach QH1065 ratchets to the inside of the header along the awning side of the frame. These ratchets to for the upper conduit secure the main cover on the awing side of the building. Attach one ratchet per rafter.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ATTACH ROLL-UP CURTAIN The following instructions describe attaching one roll-up curtain Gather the parts: to the frame. For multiple roll-up curtains, panels will overlap • Customer-supplied 1" x 4" retaining board each other at seams between the building ends. As a result, overlapped curtains will open and close in a specific order for •...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ Gather the parts: ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH ROLL-UP CONDUIT • Pipe 1.315" x 75" swaged (#131S075) The following instructions describe assembling the roll-up curtain conduit and related crank handle and extension pole. • FA4482B Tek screws Repeat the steps for all remaining roll-up conduits. Each roll- •...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH ROLL-UP CONDUIT (continued) 5. Using the diagrams below, assemble and attach the universal joint, extension pipe, and spin handle. 6. Move to the other end of the curtain and trim the conduit to the desired length.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ FINAL FRAME INSPECTION FOR COVER Required Parts: INSTALLATION • 105383 premium tarp tape Before the cover is installed, complete these steps to • LJ7510 duct tape prepare and inspect the frame. • Metal file to smooth sharp edges 1.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ MULTIPLE COVER INSTALLATION The length of the building determines the number of covers that are needed to cover the assembled frame. Read the entire cover installation section of these instructions before you begin the cover installation. The diagram below shows how to position each cover on the frame.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ Secure this conduit to the ratchets PREPARE MAIN COVER during cover install. Gather the parts: Pull this conduit • Pipe 1.90" x 99" swaged (Final section over frame. is cut to length for each cover conduit.) •...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ WARNING: To prevent damage to the PULL MAIN COVER OVER FRAME cover and to prevent serious personal injury, DO NOT attempt to install the Gather the parts: main cover on windy days. • Main cover (with conduits inserted) •...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ SECURE MAIN COVER TO THE FRAME STEP The main cover straps wrap around the conduit in the cover pocket. The ends of each strap are then fed into a ratchet attached to the face board (roll-up curtain side) and to the underside of the post header (awning side).
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ MULTIPLE MAIN COVER INSTALLATION: STRETCHING END-TO-END During the installation of an additional main cover (or covers), the straps used to stretch the cover end-to-end will share the same center rafter as the adjacent cover. In the example shown below, the end of Cover #1 is laced to an interior rafter.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ Sample Main Cover to show INSTALL PVC CONDUIT TO STRETCH COVER pocket location. The PVC conduit is inserted into notched pockets at each end of a main cover. Strapping is then threaded End of main cover around the conduits and rafters.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ INSTALL PVC CONDUIT TO STRETCH COVER (continued) 6. Take the rope or strap used to pull the cover and cut a few sections long enough to tie the PVC conduit to the end rafter in evenly spaced locations. See example in the photo below (left).
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ TIGHTEN THE SIDE AND UPPER CONDUIT RATCHETS Verify that the cover is in the desired position and centered on Remove pocket the frame. (Loosen and reposition if needed.) To properly tighten material. the main cover, tighten the awning portion last. Install the upper conduit straps and thread into ratchets as noted below.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ TIGHTEN THE SIDE AND UPPER CONDUIT RATCHETS (continued) 4. Repeat the steps as needed to install the remaining upper conduit straps using the 25' rolls. 5. Verify that all slack is removed from all main cover straps. If strap builds up around the ratchet drum, loosen the strap, remove length as needed, and retighten.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ INSTALL DIAGONAL AWNING SUPPORTS Consult the Awning Detail diagram in the Quick Start section of these instructions for an overview. 1. On the awning side of the frame, attach a LAB166C38H awning bracket to the underside of the horizontal awning support.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ Main Cover Top Chord of the END PANEL INSTALLATION End Rafter The following procedure describes installing an Strap in D-ring end panel that includes D-rings at the top and a horizontal pocket sealed at or near the bottom of the panel.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 4. Once the end panel is temporarily secured, take the roll of 1" strapping and weave the end of the strap through TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY OR the D-rings and around the rafter pipe as shown below.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ END PANEL CONDUIT INSTALLATION Door Opening: End panels include a horizontal pocket near the Panel section is bottom. Metal pipe (131S075) is inserted into removed after Horizontal the pockets. The conduit is then secured to the...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ INSTALL GATHERING DOOR FLAT PLATES Before cutting the door opening in the end panel, Install flat secure the flat plates along each door jamb. plates here These provide a mounting surface for additional gathering door hardware. Plates run from ground level up to the header along each side of the door opening.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ CUT DOOR OPENING After removing a portion of the end panel, the border that remains is wrapped around the jambs and header to the inside of the frame and is secured to the backside of the end wall frame using flat aluminum and lag screws.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ SECURE THE END PANEL TO THE END FRAME 1. With door opening cut, secure the end panel to the door frame using a section of 105932 flat aluminum (cut to the required length) and FAJ104B lag bolts. See diagram below. Pre-drill 1/4" mounting holes in the aluminum.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ Optional Awning Panel INSTALL OPTIONAL AWNING END PANEL Location The material cut from the end panel can be used to cover each end of the awning. Use the supplied fabric clips, Tek screws, and lag bolts to secure the panel material to the awning frame and support posts.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ INSTALL THE END RATCHETS FOR THE MAIN COVERS After end panels are fully stretched, attach the end ratchets for the bonnets of the main covers. Gather the parts: • Small ratchet (#QH1061) • FAJ104B (1/4" x 2" lag bolts) Complete the following steps to secure the ratchets: 1.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ SECURE ENDS OF MAIN COVER (MULTIPLE MAIN COVERS) For multiple covers, continue by securing the bonnet portions of each cover that are between the two ends of the main frame. See the example below for possible ratchet locations. Sample building is shown.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ GATHERING DOOR INSTALLATION The following graphics and photos will help identify the different parts and show how they are used. (Some parts are not shown.) FASTENERS AND CONDUIT FOR 1 DOOR Part # Description Where Used FALF19B 3/8"...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ GATHERING DOOR INSTALLATION (continued) This section describes how to assemble the gathering door. See illustration below to identify the main parts of the door. 1. Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure. 2. Attach winch mounting bracket and winch to the end wall.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ GATHERING DOOR INSTALLATION: ATTACH WINCH TO END WALL To prevent damage and possible injury, do not attempt to install the gathering door on Required parts: windy or stormy days. • 102946 winch mounting bracket and FAJ331B lag screws •...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ GATHERING DOOR INSTALLATION: ATTACH DOOR PANEL TO THE HEADER Required parts: • Gathering door panel • 105932 flat aluminum (1" x 12') • FAJ104B (1/4" x 2") lag screw Complete these steps: Dashed line shows where to install the flat aluminum and lag screws to secure the upper 1.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ Diagram A Drill 5/16" hole GATHERING DOOR INSTALLATION: PREPARE through conduit. AND INSTALL 1.90" DOOR CONDUITS Required parts: 1.90" Door Conduit • 190P200 (1.90 conduit–1.90 x 200") Complete these steps: 1" from end of pipe to center of 5/16"...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ Insert 3/16" cable through the conduit and GATHERING DOOR INSTALLATION: THREAD pocket. AND SECURE CABLES Required parts: • 3/16" cable (AR1550) Loop in • 3/16" cable clamps (AS1003) cable. Complete these steps: 1. Beginning at one end of a lower door conduit,...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ GATHERING DOOR INSTALLATION: ATTACH Z-DOOR TOP VIEW RAIL TO SECURE DOOR TO END WALL Required parts: Door Jamb • 106936 Z-door rail and FA4484B Tek screws Complete these steps: 1. Take one 10' section of the 106936 Z-door rail and,...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ 108436 GATHERING DOOR INSTALLATION: ASSEMBLE AND Door Pulley Bracket ATTACH PULLEY ASSEMBLIES FALF19B locknut FAG365 Required parts: • 108436 pulley brackets (2) and AS5042 pulleys (3) Do not • FAG361B (3/8" x 2 1/2") bolts, FALF19B (3/8") allow bolt locknut, and FAME52B (3/8") flat washers (for...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ GATHERING DOOR INSTALLATION: THREAD CABLES THROUGH PULLEYS AND SECURE TO WINCH Complete these steps: 1. Using the diagrams below and beginning with the cable farthest from the winch, thread the free end of the cable up and over the pulley attached at the top of the Z-door rail.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ 1" Rod ATTACH BARRIER RODS AND PIPES Gather the parts: • 1" rods and 2.875" pipe, 1" pipe straps (#108430) 1/4" x 4" Lag Bolts and 2.875" pipe straps (#108431) • 1/4" x 4" Lag bolts (#FAJ308B) These diagrams show attaching the barrier rod and pipe to the support posts using 1/4"...
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Replace all worn or damaged parts promptly. • For replacement or missing parts, call 1.800.245.9881 for assistance. NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings and unless otherwise noted, ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any tested loading criteria. Revision date: 05.20.20...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ BUILDING COMPONENTS AND FASTENERS The following three (3) pages identify the main components and the supplied fasteners needed to secure the components to the frame. FAJ117B FAJ321 Ratchet (#QH1065) Hardware Part # Lag Bolt 5/16" x 3"...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ FA4482B 166BM048 FALB04B FAG361B FALB04B 190P115 FAG361B 166BM048 FAJ331B Awning Bracket (#108419) Awning 3-way Coupler (#106966) Hardware Part # Hardware Part # Lag Bolt 3/8" x 4" FAJ331B Hex Cap 3/8" x 2-1/2" FAG361B Hex Cap 3/8" x 2-1/2"...
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