BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER. • Never erect the structure under power lines. Thank you for purchasing this FarmTek® shelter. When • Identify whether underground cables and pipes are properly assembled and maintained, this product will present before preparing the site or anchoring the provide years of reliable service.
These words and phrases are common to most joints and to fasten brackets to rafters. FarmTek® shelters and identify the different parts of the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may not apply to this particular shelter.) These terms describe the shipped parts and can also be found on the materials list/spec sheets included with the shipment.
COMMERCIAL CANOPIES REQUIRED TOOLS ALTERNATIVE ASSEMBLY INFORMATION The following list identifies the main tools needed to These instructions describe assembling the entire roof assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be section of the shelter first. The frame is then lifted and the needed depending on the structure, location, and legs added.
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COMMERCIAL CANOPIES The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts and show you how they are used. (Not all parts are shown.) FAMF01B QH1061 FA4482B Fender Washer Ratchet Tek screw 102947 100441 103620b D-ring Strap Nut Setter Plain End Strap Plain Swaged...
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COMMERCIAL CANOPIES ADDITIONAL PARTS IDENTIFICATION NOTES In some instances, there can be differences between the parts that are shown and referenced in the instructions and the parts that are shipped with the shelter. These differences do not affect the integrity of the shelter, but can change the assembly procedures.
COMMERCIAL CANOPIES WeatherShield Commercial Canopies End Rafter Purlins Interior Rafter FRAME DIAGRAM NOTE: Diagram above may show a shelter that differs in length or width from the actual frame. The use and positions of ratchets may also differ from actual shelter. Frame above is used for illustration purposes. Revision date: 06.22.10...
COMMERCIAL CANOPIES LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE Frame Assembly Procedure After the site is prepared, identify the location of the shelter corners to help square the frame after it is assembled. Arrange the roof pipes on the ground adjacent to the correct couplers needed to assemble the roof.
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COMMERCIAL CANOPIES FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 2. Adjust width to 14' on-center. Measure width from center of rafter leg to center of other rafter leg of the 4. While lifting one side of the assembled roof structure, same rafter assembly. Adjust if needed. Repeat for all insert a 77″...
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COMMERCIAL CANOPIES OPTIONAL INSTALLATION - END and/or SIDE PANELS INSTALL MAIN COVER If the shelter includes the optional side panels and/or Gather the parts: end panels, these panels MUST be attached to the • Ratchets (1'' 4000lb) frame before the cover is installed. If the shelter does not include the optional panels, continue with the main cover •...
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COMMERCIAL CANOPIES INSTALL COVER (CONTINUED) 10. At the ends, locate the black straps. Using the straps as guides, fasten ratchets to the outside of the end 4. Locate the cover ends with strapping and align cover rafter legs using a Tek screw for each ratchet. with the front and back of the shelter.
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COMMERCIAL CANOPIES INSTALL COVER (CONTINUED) 17. As previously described, make a slit in the cover conduit pocket and insert a 3' section of plain strap 13. On the side of the shelter where the D-ring straps are through the slit and around the cover conduit. located, lift the main cover skirt (if present) and cut a slit through the main cover pocket in line with the rafter or rafters.
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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, FarmTek® shelters and greenhouses do not have any tested loading criteria. Revision date: 06.22.10...
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QUICK START GUIDE 6'-5" Endwall 14' Wide Commercial Canopies Height 14'-1" Width F F R R O O N N T T Grid Represents 12" Squares 1420CC (14' x 20') 1430CC (14' x 30') 1440CC (14' x 40') Revision date: 06.22.10...
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