ABSCO GABLE CARPORT MODEL: GCPSN2 3.0mW x 6.0mD x 2.66mH BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY Site Preparation Safety Notes • Local council approval must be obtained prior • The assembly of this product requires some to construction of the carport. Once you have lifting of heavy objects.
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ABSCO GABLE CARPORT MODEL: GCPSN2 3.0mW x 6.0mD x 2.66mH FRAME PACK DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION PART # TRUSS TRUSS TOP CHORD C1465 OUTER INFILL C0450 1465 mm 450 mm TRUSS TRUSS BOTTOM CHORD S2900 OUTER INFILL C0600 2900 mm...
ABSCO GABLE CARPORT MODEL: GCPSN2 3.0mW x 6.0mD x 2.66mH COMPONENT LIST DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DOWNPIPE GUTTER DROP BRACKET 100 x 75 mm DOWNPIPE GUTTER STRAP TR29 TR25 END STOP 450 x 20 mm TRUSS TOP TRUSS SIDE...
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ABSCO GABLE CARPORT MODEL: GCPSN2 3.0mW x 6.0mD x 2.66mH FOUNDATIONS Please refer to engineering drawings that specify overall footings layout, slab and post dimensions. 1. Footings (Piers) 12mm Prepare site and mark out dynabolts positions as per the engineering drawings.
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(EG. Pozi drive) increases the risk of stripping the head of these screws. Some holes are pre-punched in Absco sheds’ frame sections, however the wide range of positions that most fasteners are required for means that the...
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ABSCO GABLE CARPORT MODEL: GCPSN2 3.0mW x 6.0mD x 2.66mH TRUSS ASSEMBLY 1. Take the bottom chord S2900 and box-in the infill pieces at the distance specified. Fasten with wafer head tek screws. 2. Test fit in the rest of the frame members.
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ABSCO GABLE CARPORT MODEL: GCPSN2 3.0mW x 6.0mD x 2.66mH TRUSS ASSEMBLY ZACO201 5. Join both top chords with the top joiner plate ZACO201. Fix one side with 4 wafer head tek screws, then bend down the other and fix with 4 more screws.
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ABSCO GABLE CARPORT MODEL: GCPSN2 3.0mW x 6.0mD x 2.66mH EDGE BEAM 1. Arrange the six edge beam pieces as shown on the left. Inner Outer 2. Nest the Inner edge beams inside the outers. Check for straightness. When happy with the fit and the assembled length is 5920 mm proceed to fastening.
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ABSCO GABLE CARPORT MODEL: GCPSN2 3.0mW x 6.0mD x 2.66mH 1. Take a COL04 and a BKT03. POSTS Align the bottom edge of the bracket with the end of the post. BKT03 Using the two holes in the bracket as a template mark and drill out with a 10mm drill bit.
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ABSCO GABLE CARPORT MODEL: GCPSN2 3.0mW x 6.0mD x 2.66mH NOTE: Throughout frame construction the structure will be unstable until construction is fully completed. Make sure during construction framework is braced using rope or timber props to stabilise and prevent twisting or collapse. Assemblies are too heavy for 1 person to lift unaided.
ABSCO GABLE CARPORT MODEL: GCPSN2 3.0mW x 6.0mD x 2.66mH FRAME ASSEMBLY 1. Centre Truss Secure centre truss to edge Refer to the engineering beams. drawings for further detail Measure in 2960 mm from one such as screw fixing details.
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ABSCO GABLE CARPORT MODEL: GCPSN2 3.0mW x 6.0mD x 2.66mH FRAME ASSEMBLY 4. Fly Bracing Fly bracing angles are positioned at 45 degrees from the roof purlin to the underside of each truss. Each truss has the following fly braces:...
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ABSCO GABLE CARPORT MODEL: GCPSN2 3.0mW x 6.0mD x 2.66mH ROOF SHEETS Option. On the ground, lay out the roof sheeting as if they were on the frame already. Using a piece of wood, as pictured, turn up the pans of each sheet at the Slot roof sheet into end that’s going to be at the...
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ABSCO GABLE CARPORT MODEL: GCPSN2 3.0mW x 6.0mD x 2.66mH GABLE SHEETS 1. Take a 050 sheet and using a straight edge, mark the angled line and carefully cut using tin snips. TIP: This cut edge will be covered by barge flashing.
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ABSCO GABLE CARPORT MODEL: GCPSN2 3.0mW x 6.0mD x 2.66mH GUTTER AND DOWNPIPE Attach end caps and join lengths of gutter TR22, to match the length of the edge beam by notching the roller edge of one to allow the other to slide into it.
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Absco Sheds Storage Guidelines • Absco Sheds are designed to be weatherproof for normal weather conditions. In the event of extreme weather conditions such as heavy rain, combined with high wind gusts, the ridge capping, sheeting joins, screw fi xings etc., may exhibit minor deformations which may allow some water entry. These areas should be checked regularly to ensure that maximum strength and protection is maintained.
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Lifetime Warranty Statement This warranty against defects is given by: Absco Industries (ABN: 77 869 708 678) Address: PO Box 119 Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Ph: 1800 029 701 Fax: 07 3344 1191 Email: admin@absco.com.au Date of issue: 18 November 2022 Details of Manufacturer’s Warranty This product comes with a Lifetime structural warranty from the date of purchase.
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IMPORTANT 1. Manufacturer’s Disclosure This warranty against defects shall not apply in the following situations: A) Where the product is not assembled in accordance with the instructions provided in the product kit; B) Where the product is used to store corrosive materials such as fertilizer, chlorine etc; C) The warranty does NOT cover damage caused by storms, wind, rain, snow or poor foundations;...