• 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 ends of a pipe can be inserted into couplers and the ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of straight ends of other pipes of the same diameter. the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may •...
CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ REQUIRED TOOLS SPECIAL NOTE: Baseboards for Frame The following list identifies the main tools needed to These instructions recommend installing a baseboard assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be under the mounting feet along each side of the frame. The needed depending on the structure, location, and baseboard runs from the front to the back of the building.
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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. (All parts are not shown.) FAH325B & FALB32B FA4482B Tek Screw Carriage Bolt &...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ClearSpan ™ Free-Standing Building The instructions that follow describe assembling all rafters and then constructing the frame. Depending on the number of individuals assisting with the construction, it may be best and more efficient to have someone assemble the rafters and others assemble the frame as rafters are completed.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE NOTE: Setting customer-supplied baseboards on the site in the correct positions is another way to prepare After the site is prepared, identify the location of the shelter for the frame assembly.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ASSEMBLE THE FREE-STANDING BUILDING COMPONENTS NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the shelter. ATTENTION: After assembling the end rafters, set the END RAFTER ASSEMBLY (2) two (2) identical rafters aside in an accessible place. One rafter is used at each end of the frame during the Gather the parts: assembly.
CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ 1. Stand the first end rafter and secure it using rope, INTERIOR RAFTER ASSEMBLIES (CONTINUED) cable, or some other form of temporary bracing to hold Assemble Interior Rafters Without Attached Ratchets the rafter in position. Use a level (or other leveling 1.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 8. Return to and tighten the QH1070 pipe strap at the top of the end rafter to secure the purlin. 4. With the first end rafter standing, plumb, properly secured, and width on-center, set the first interior rafter NOTE: To prevent cover damage, do not allow the in place.
CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ CABLE ASSEMBLY Cable assemblies provide diagonal bracing for the building. Each cable assembly includes the following items: • Cable (2 cables cut to length) ATTENTION: Consult the diagram on the next page to • Turnbuckle (1) identify cable assemblies and cable locations.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ CABLE ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 5. Install a second cable clamp on the cable six to eight (6"-8") inches from the first clamp and tighten both clamps. 6. Remove the bolt from the jaw of the turnbuckle and position the cable end with the thimble into the turnbuckle jaw.
CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ CABLE PLACEMENT The diagram and inserts below identify the placement and Carriage Bolt proper way to attach the cable assemblies to the building. ATTENTION: Install Do not tighten the cables until the frame is properly and...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ANCHOR THE SHELTER INSTALL THE RATCHETS FOR THE MAIN COVER After installing all cable assemblies, anchor the frame. The ratchets are attached to the legs of end rafters on the Once the frame is anchored properly, continue with these outside of the rafter leg.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ PREPARE MAIN COVER Gather the parts: • Pipe 1.66" x 99" swaged • Pipe 1.66" x XX" plain: The XX refers to the length of the plain pipe needed to reach the end of the frame and to complete the conduit.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ATTACH MAIN COVER 4. Once the main cover is pulled into position, center the cover on the frame (end-to-end and side-to-side). Gather the parts: WARNING: To prevent damage and injury, do not • Main cover (with conduits inserted) leave the cover unattended if it has not been properly •...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ INSTALL THE MAIN COVER SIDE STRAPS NOTE: Depending on the where the ratchet is attached to the rafter, cut the strap to the proper length if The side straps wrap around the conduit through slits needed.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ INSTALL THE PVC CONDUIT FOR MAIN COVER ENDS PVC conduits are installed near the ends of the main cover to provide an additional tie-down position. Complete these Complete this section if the building is longer than 48'.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ INSTALL PVC CONDUIT (CONTINUED) 8. Continue weaving the strap around the end rafter and PVC conduit working up and over the rafter and down 3. Repeat the steps and continue to assemble and feed to the other end of the PVC conduit.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ INSTALL PVC CONDUIT (CONTINUED) TIGHTEN THE SIDE RATCHETS 12. Beginning at either end of the cover, tighten the strap. Verify that the cover is in the desired position and centered The strapping will pull against the strapping installed at on the frame.
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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, ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any tested loading criteria. Revision date: 04.27.23...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ 17'-3 13/16" Height QUICK START GUIDE 34' Wide Free-Standing Building 34'-0" Width F F R R O O N N T T Grid Represents 12" Squares Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame. Revision date: 04.27.23...
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