• 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 POLY BUILDINGS ™ 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. •...
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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.) FAH325B & FALB32B FA4482B Tek Screw Carriage Bolt &...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ClearSpan ™ Pony Wall 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 • The pony wall must support the load created by the shelter plus the additional loads imposed by the wind Review the previous Location and Site information before and other elements. Concrete, large pre-cast concrete you begin construction of the pony wall.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ASSEMBLING THE RAFTERS 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.
Use a level (or other leveling shelter. device) to plumb the end rafter. SKU # Rafter Spacing PB00710R3 / PB00720R3 / PB00800R3 36" PB00710R4 / PB00720R4 / PB00800R4 48" 30' on-center 6. Place a cross connector at the top of the inside rafter,...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ATTACHING RAFTER FEET TO CONCRETE 9. Return to and tighten the QH1070 pipe strap at the top Additional materials required to secure the rafter feet to the of the end rafter to secure the purlin.
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 ATTENTION: Install The diagram and inserts below identify the placement and a carriage bolt in this Carriage Bolt proper way to attach the cable assemblies to the building. location at both ends of the shelter.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ANCHOR THE SHELTER INSTALL THE MAIN COVER RATCHETS After installing all cable assemblies, anchor the frame. Attach all ratchets on the outside of the pony wall. Once the frame is anchored properly, continue with these instructions.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ 4. Measure approximately 24" down from the top of the ATTACHING RATCHETS TO CONCRETE pony wall and attach as shown below. Additional materials required to secure ratchets to a concrete base are not included and must be purchased Install ratchets immediately across from each other by customer.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ PREPARE MAIN COVER Gather the parts: WARNING: To prevent damage to the cover and to prevent • Pipe 1.66" x 99" swaged serious personal injury, DO NOT attempt to install the main • Pipe 1.66" x XX" plain cover on windy days.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ATTACH MAIN COVER 3. 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: For bulk strap, use the ratchet position to determine the required length and cut strap as needed. The side straps wrap around the conduit in the side pocket. 3. Feed both ends of the strap through the slot in the The ends of each strap are then fed into each side ratchet ratchet and slightly tighten the strap.
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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: 04.26.23...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ 15'-0 13/16" QUICK START GUIDE 30'-0" Center-to-Center 30' Wide Pony Wall Building 30'-5 1/2" Outside-to-Outside Ground Level 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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