• Identify whether underground cables and pipes are present before preparing the site or anchoring the Thank you for purchasing this ClearSpan™ shelter. When structure. properly assembled and maintained, this product will provide years of reliable service. These instructions include •...
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 STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ BAND CLAMP NOTE: Some frames may include both the 103856 and the QH1406 band clamps. If so, use The following graphics and photos will help you identify the the QH1406 clamps to construct the end frame; use the different parts of the building.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ ClearSpan ™ Storage Master 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ ASSEMBLE THE STORAGE MASTER BUILDING COMPONENTS NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the shelter. END RAFTER ASSEMBLY (2 rafters) Gather the parts: • Rafter pipe (#34R23S1D), 2 QH1065 ratchets, rafter pipe (#34R23S1), and rafter pipe (#34R23P2) •...
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ INTERIOR RAFTER ASSEMBLIES Gather the parts: • Rafter pipe (#34R23S1D) • Rafter pipe (#34R23S1) and rafter pipe (#34R23P2) • Rafter foot (#104302) Tek screws (#FA4482B) • FAG363B 3/8" x 3" bolt and FALB04B 3/8" nut •...
CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 ratchets) the rafter in position. Use a level (or other leveling 1.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ ANCHOR THE SHELTER After installing all cable assemblies, anchor the frame. Space below is reserved for customer notes. Once the frame is anchored properly, continue with these instructions. WARNING: Securing the rafter mounting feet to baseboards set on the site is not a substitute for properly anchoring the shelter.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ END WALL INSTALLATION Consult the end wall diagrams in the Quick Start section of these instructions before you begin. Assistance is required to assemble the end wall. Lifts designed to reach the top of the end rafter are also needed.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ END WALL INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) If a baseboard was not used when the building was erected, attach the end wall base rail using alternative Assemble the End Frame methods. See the end frame diagrams located in the Quick Start Guide for alternative methods.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ ATTACH MAIN COVER 3. With all ropes attached to the cover conduit, lift and carry the conduit and cover toward the base of the Gather the parts: assembled frame. Does not apply if cover is fan folded.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ INSTALL THE MAIN COVER SIDE STRAPS NOTE: If strap was shipped in bulk, use the ratchet position on the rafter to gauge the length of the strap The side straps wrap around the conduit through slits and cut the strap as needed.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ 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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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION 3. With the temporary straps (or customer-supplied rope) in place, pull the end panel up to the end rafter and The following procedure describes installing an end panel secure the end panel to the end rafter using small that includes D-rings at the top and vertical and horizontal sections of the strap.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 the D-rings and around the rafter pipe as shown below.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ NOTE: For end walls with door openings, attach the END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) ratchets in locations that will best secure and stretch End Panel Conduit Installation the end panel. This may or may not be "evenly"...
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Cut Door Openings (DO NOT CUT THE DOOR OPENING IF YOU ARE NOT INSTALLING A DOOR.) ATTENTION: For best results and to keep the stretched panel in position, install Tek screws and washers from the outside around the door frame to secure the end panel to the door jambs and header.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Secure the End Panel to the End Frame The frame shown in the following diagrams may differ from the actual frame. Installation steps are the same. 1. With the door opening cut, secure the end panel to the door frame using Tek screws and washers.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) PVC conduit End Wall Install the Vertical PVC End Panel Conduits: is inside the Frame end panel Member pocket. NOTE: After installation, the PVC conduits are attached to the vertical frame member closest to the end panel pocket in which the conduit is located.
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For replacement or missing parts, call 1.800.245.9881 Panel for assistance. NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings, Diagram shows the ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any ratchet attached to the tested loading criteria. end wall base rail. This ratchet is used to secure the bonnet portion of the main cover.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ 17'-3 13/16" Height QUICK START GUIDE 34' Wide Storage Master 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.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ Door Jamb Addendum ADDITIONAL 111708 BRACKET INSTALLATION FOR DOOR JAMBS (Door Installation Only.) Band Clamp In addition to the standard door jamb and end frame End Rafter installation instructions presented in this guide, please install the 111708 connection brackets as described below.
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