• Never erect the structure under power lines. • 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 • 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 CARPORTS ™ REQUIRED TOOLS The following list identifies the main tools needed to Space below is reserved for customer notes. assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be needed depending on the structure, location, and application. • Tape measure or measuring device •...
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CLEARSPAN CARPORTS ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts and show you how they are used. (Not all parts are shown.) FA4482B 100441 Tek Screw Nut Setter 104624 104075 104626 104627 1-Way Square Tube 1.75"...
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CLEARSPAN CARPORTS ™ ClearSpan Carport ™ 12' Wide (Small and Medium) OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your carport frame. For details, consult the remainder of these instructions. See illustration below to identify main parts of shelter. 1. Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure.
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CLEARSPAN CARPORTS ™ 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 carport shelter will be situated and identifying the location of frame.
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CLEARSPAN CARPORTS ™ 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 •...
CLEARSPAN CARPORTS ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY Assemble the 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 (#12CP20P3) square tube fittings (#104626) positioned between the •...
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CLEARSPAN CARPORTS ™ 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 CARPORTS ™ 4. Carefully stand the first interior rafter and place the leg FRAME ASSEMBLY 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 CARPORTS ™ 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 CARPORTS ™ INSTALL OPTIONAL PANELS (if equipped) 3. Install all side panels and/or gable end panels and continue with the main cover (if equipped). Side panels are available for the shelter and provide additional protection from the elements and other sources that could damage the contents of the shelter.
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CLEARSPAN CARPORTS ™ INSTALL OPTIONAL MAIN COVER (if equipped) 5. Insert the cover conduits into the pockets of the cover. The main cover is secured to the frame using ratchets and Cover pockets may straps. The straps are wrapped around a conduit inserted also be along the in a pocket along each side of the cover.
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CLEARSPAN CARPORTS ™ INSTALL COVER (CONTINUED) 13. Using the main cover conduit and strap length as guides, attach the ratchets to the rafters at the proper 10. At the front and back cover hems, locate the black height. Fasten ratchets to the outside of the rafters straps.
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: 12.10.07...
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CLEARSPAN CARPORTS ™ SMALL FRAME 9’ - 3” Height 6’ - 6” Sidewall QUICK START GUIDE 12' Wide Carport (Small and Medium Frame) 12’ - 0” Width FRONT Grid Represents 12” Squares MEDIUM FRAME 12’ - 2” Height 9’ - 6”...
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