• 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 straight ends of other pipes of the same diameter. ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of • Tek Screw: A self-tapping fastener used to secure pipe the shelter.
CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ REQUIRED TOOLS SPECIAL NOTE: Boards for Frame Assembly The following list identifies the main tools needed to These instructions recommend installing a board under the assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be base plates along each side of the frame. The board runs needed depending on the structure, location, and from 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.) ASSEMBLY NOTE: Install Tek screws using a clutched drill driver running approximately 750 RPM while applying approximately 50 lbs of force.
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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 boards on the site in the correct positions is another way to prepare for the After the site is prepared, identify the location of the shelter frame assembly.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ ASSEMBLING THE RAFTERS 1. Select the five (5) pipes needed to assemble a rafter and arrange these on a flat surface as shown below. NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the rafters. Gather the parts: •...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) END RAFTER ASSEMBLY In addition to the steps in the previous procedure, complete the following steps for two (2) end rafters only. Rafter Pipe 1. Take one of the remaining assembled rafters and place it on a flat surface.
See the diagram below. (Step 6) center-to-center 1/2'' SKU # Rafter Spacing PB00590R3 / PB00592R3 / PB00594R3 36" PB00590R4 / PB00592R4 / PB00594R4 48" Purlin 4. Install the upper two (2) cross connectors on the inside rafter and insert a purlin pipe through each connector and through the upper end clamps near the top of the end rafter.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) If the last end rafter is plumb and the purlin run extends beyond the end of the rafter, cut the last section of 8. Move to the lower end of the rafters, verify that the purlin pipe to the required length.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 2. Verify that the width of each rafter is 26' center-to- center. The frame is square when the two diagonal 2. Remove the bolts and attach a strut between the band measurements are the same. See previous diagram.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ PREPARE MAIN COVER These cover conduits are inserted into the pockets sealed to the main cover. The cover conduits are used Gather the parts: to tighten and secure the main cover. • Ratchet (1") 3. After assembling the cover conduits, locate the main cover and unfold it on a clean, smooth surface near the •...
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ PREPARE MAIN COVER (CONTINUED) 5. Divide the remaining number of ratchets in half. Place the ratchets on the ground next to the rafter where they NOTE: Depending on the length of the cover it may will be attached.
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NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings, then retighten the ratchets. ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any tested loading criteria. 13. Fold the skirt of main cover down and over the ratchets to complete the installation of the main cover.
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CLEARSPAN POLY BUILDINGS ™ 12'-10 13/16" QUICK START GUIDE 26' Wide Free-Standing Building 26'-0" Width 26'-5 1/2" 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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