BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER. • 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 • Location should be away from structures that could provide years of reliable service.
These words and phrases are common to most • Swaged End or Swaged Pipe: The term "swaged'' ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of refers to the tapered end of the pipe or tube. Swaged the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may ends of a pipe can be inserted into couplers and the not apply to this particular shelter.) These terms describe...
CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ REQUIRED TOOLS SPECIAL NOTE: Baseboards for Frame The following list identifies the main tools needed to These instructions describe installing a baseboard (strongly assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be recommended) on each side of the frame. The baseboard needed depending on the structure, location, and runs from the front to the back of the frame.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ 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.) FA4482B & FA4484B 102921 Neo-bonded Tek Screw...
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ H-CHANNEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The new H-channel design requires installation of the flat side facing out with channel side toward the building. Some diagrams and photos in this document show installation of original H-channel with channel side facing out. Design of new H-channel does not allow channel-side out installation.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ ClearSpan ™ Majestic Greenhouse OVERVIEW This section describes how to assemble your building. For details of each assembly procedure, consult the Quick Start Guide and the individual sections of these instructions. See illustration below to identify main parts of shelter.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE ATTACH RAFTER FEET TO BASEBOARDS After the site is prepared, identifying the location of The following is an example of one way to position the the shelter corners helps to square the frame after it is rafter feet after the site has been prepared.
CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ ASSEMBLING THE STORAGE MASTER BUILDING 2. Using a tape measure, measure the following clamp COMPONENTS locations on the pipe and mark locations with a marker. NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the shelter. After the site is prepared and squared, the rafter feet are 46"...
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ 8. After the rope (or cable) is cut, insert approximately 6" RAFTER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) through the rafter foot mounting holes at the bottom 5. With the main rafter pipes seated at each joint and the of the rafter leg and clamp the rope in place with the rafter positioned on a flat surface, secure each joint clamp on the outside as shown below.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 14. Select four (4) of the 5' struts (QH1304) and position them on the ground between the upper part of the 12. After the chord is assembled, slide one additional band assembled rafter and the assembled chord. Strut clamp (QH1402) onto each end of the chord assembly.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) End Rafter Assembly Procedure 19. After attaching the struts and verifying that all band Complete the following steps for the two end rafters only. clamps are tightened, secure each band clamp to the chord using a FA4484 Tek screw.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 2. Set the rafter on the first set of rafter feet at one end of the shelter and secure with 3/8" nut (FALB04B) and 3" After all rafters are constructed and placed in an orderly bolt (FAG363B).
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 7. With the purlin in position, tighten the pipe strap at the peak and secure the purlin in the pipe strap using a Tek 4. Set the second rafter (first inside rafter) in place and screw.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 13. Tighten the cross-connector and install a Tek screw as shown to secure the purlin pipe joint and to secure the The first purlin and the first two rafters should appear purlin to the cross-connector.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ATTENTION: The last rafter to place in position will be the remaining end rafter. This end rafter includes 16. Assemble the first two sections of the another purlin the pipe straps attached during the rafter assembly...
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ ATTACH THE BOTTOM PURLINS 6. After marking the location of the center of the bottom purlins on the legs, place a cross-connector at the base After installing the upper five (5) purlins, complete these of each leg of each inside rafter assembly.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ATTACH THE CENTER PURLIN 10. Using the mark on the inside of the rafter leg as a The center purlin is attached to the chord and runs on top guide, slide the cross-connector (#102546) and purlin of the chord the length of the shelter.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) SQUARING THE ASSEMBLED FRAME 5. Position the purlin as needed and tighten the cross- If the Lay Out the Building Site procedure was completed connector bolts. as presented near the beginning of this document, use the...
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ SQUARING THE ASSEMBLED FRAME (continued) ATTACH BAND CLAMPS FOR CABLING 5. Verify that all clamps are secured to the rafter using a Cables attached to both ends of the shelter provide the Tek screw. diagonal bracing for the shelter. Band clamps secure the cable bracing to the shelter.
CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ CABLE ASSEMBLY Cable assemblies provide diagonal bracing for the building. Each cable assembly includes the following items: • Two (2) lengths of cable (Measure from point-to-point on the frame and cut as needed.) • Turnbuckle (1) •...
CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ CABLE PLACEMENT The diagram and inserts below identify the placement and proper way to attach the cable assemblies to the building using 103856 band clamps. ATTENTION: The cable positions are identical for both Customer-Supplied sides of the frame. All cable assemblies are positioned Baseboard at the ends of the frame regardless of the frame length.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ END WALL INSTALLATION If the rafter feet are set on and anchored to 2" boards, use a QH1330 angle bracket to connect the base rail to The end walls for the greenhouse are installed before the the 2"...
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ END WALL INSTALLATION (continued) 14. Using the marks on the base rail for the rough opening for the door, attach the bottom of each door jamb to the 8. Measure the distance between the top of the base rail base rail using a QH1330 angle frame bracket.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ END WALL INSTALLATION (continued) 22. Use the End Wall Diagram to determine the number of remaining vertical end wall supports and place one 16. Using a level (or other means), verify that one jamb is band clamp (QH1402) on the chord of the end rafter plumb and tighten the band clamp bolt to lock the first for each of the remaining vertical supports.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ END WALL INSTALLATION (continued) INSTALL THE END WALL FRAMING FOR THE BACK OF THE GREENHOUSE 27. Choose a 104074 square to round tube bracket and The end wall framing for the back of the greenhouse is attach the 104074 bracket to one end of the vertical assembled in the same way as the front end wall.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL CHORD-TO-CHORD STRUTS AND DIAGONAL 3. Select and attach hat channel to the inside of the BRACING FOR THE END WALL opposite side as shown in the greenhouse below. The chord-to-chord struts and diagonal bracing provide additional support for the end wall.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE HAT CHANNEL AND ROOF PANELS Complete these steps to install the hat channel: Consult the following information before you begin to install 1. Locate the center of both end rafters and mark the the polycarbonate panels for the roof.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ HAT CHANNEL AND ROOF PANELS (continued) 11. Move to the other end rafter on the same side of the frame and measure and mark the same location on the 7. Select another section of hat channel, overlap the first top of that end rafter.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE CENTER RUNS OF HAT CHANNEL INSTALL ROOF PANELS: OVERVIEW The final runs of hat channel are installed at the peak of the This procedure describes installing the polycarbonate roof rafters. This hat channel is used to secure the upper edge panels before the polycarbonate end panels.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ 5. Measure 24" in from the outside edge of the end rafter INSTALL THE POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS and mark the location at each hat channel. 1. Take one 6' x 12' roof panel and remove the protective film and place a mark on the UV-protected side as a reminder to install this side toward the sun.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL ROOF PANELS (continued) 13. At this time the panel should have one long edge finished with H-channel, one long edge unfinished, 11. Take the pre-cut section of H-channel and attach to the upper and lower edge taped.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL ROOF PANELS (continued) NOTE: If the final roof panel is too wide and extends Space below is reserved for customer notes. beyond the end rafter more than 1/2", trim the panel to the correct width. This edge is finished with flashing in a later procedure.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE HAT CHANNEL FOR THE SIDE PANELS 4. Measure 36" up from the first mark and repeat the steps to mark the next run of hat channel. Side panels are attached to the frame in the same manner as roof panels.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL SIDE RUNS OF HAT CHANNEL (continued) 7. Move to the other end rafter, mark the same location as the previous step, verify that the line is level, and snap 6. Position the location of the final/upper side run of hat a line between the two marks.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION Complete the following general steps to install the end wall panels. After framing the end wall and installing the roof panels, attach the polycarbonate panels to the end wall framing. 1. Consult the panel location diagrams, select one 4" x 8"...
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 5. Continue installing the polycarbonate panels as described for the front and back end walls. 3. Place the panel in position and attach it to the end wall framing using neo-bonded washers and the long Tek ATTENTION: U-channel profile (104213) is installed screws (FA4484B).
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY (continued) 8. After assembling both doors, evenly space the hinges along the door frame of each door and attach the 4. Center the panel on the door frame so that hinges to the assembled doors using the short Tek screws.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY (continued) c. Dashed line identifies where to attach the end cap profile. The end cap extends beyond the frame 10. Install the 6" chain bolt to the upper part of the inside members and into the rough opening to stop the...
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ RIDGE CAP INSTALLATION RIDGE CAP INSTALLATION: Special Note Once all roof panels are installed, install the ridge cap as The ridge cap is the final component needed to complete the installation of the greenhouse roof. The installation described in the next procedure.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ RIDGE CAP INSTALLATION (continued) POLYCARBONATE SIDE PANEL INSTALLATION 3. With the first section of ridge cap installed, repeat the The instructions below describe how to install the steps to install the remaining sections of ridge cap.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL POLYCARBONATE SIDE PANELS 5. Install the H-channel along the inside edge of the side panel and flush with the top of the panel. This is the The instructions below describe how to install the edge where the next side panel will join the first.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE ROOF-TO-SIDEWALL FLASHING DO NOT install a Tek screw (FA4482B) too close to the end of the flashing until you overlap the flashing with The roof-to-sidewall flashing is installed to secure the joint the next section (Step 4). Secure the overlapped seam where the roof panels meet the sidewall panels.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ UPPER CORNER END WALL PANELS (continued) 7. Place the panel back into position and secure to the end wall frame and end rafter as previously described. NOTE: Remember to cut and install a section of the...
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE ROOF FLASHING (continued) 5. Take another section of flashing and install it along the roof edge of the end wall. Flashing is shown placed on Complete these steps to install the flashing: top of the roof panel. Secure the edge with Tek screws and washers driven into the hat channel of the roof.
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ APPLY SILICONE SEALANT 3. Move to the inside and apply silicone where the end panels meet the installed roof and side panels if this In addition to the installation of the flashing and overlapping was not completed before the flashing installation.
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Please contact a ClearSpan™ representative for additional information. • 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: 06.21.16...
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CLEARSPAN MAJESTIC GREENHOUSES ™ QUICK START GUIDE 20' Wide Majestic Greenhouse 20'-0" NOTE: Actual height of the rafter Width FRONT chord may differ from what is shown Grid Represents 12" Squares in the diagram. Frame length of your building may differ from what is shown. Polycarbonate panels are not shown.
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