• 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 refers to the tapered end of the pipe or tube. Swaged ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of ends of a pipe can be inserted into couplers and the the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may straight ends of other pipes of the same diameter.
CLEARSPAN ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ 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 ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ 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.) 103496 103544 105350...
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CLEARSPAN ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ ClearSpan ™ Manure/Compost 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.
CLEARSPAN ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE ASSEMBLE THE MANURE/COMPOST BUILDING COMPONENTS After the site is prepared, identify the location of the shelter NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the shelter. corners helps to square the frame after it is assembled.
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CLEARSPAN ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ 6. In the hole closest to the foot base, secure foot to rafter RAFTER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) using a ½" x 4½" bolt. See previous photo insert. 3. Secure each pipe joint using one ½" x 4½" bolt, a single purlin connection bracket (#105350), and nut.
CLEARSPAN ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY RAFTER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) Gather the parts: 4. Assemble a rafter foot base using one (1) 3.25" pipe fitting (#105092) and one (1) base (#105241). Connect • All rafter assemblies the pipe fitting and base using carriage bolt, nut, and •...
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CLEARSPAN ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 6. With center purlin in position, move to the purlin position above each rafter foot, adjust the on-center 2. Verify that the on-center rafter width is 38' and secure rafter spacing as needed, and install those purlins.
CLEARSPAN ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ 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.
CLEARSPAN ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ CABLE PLACEMENT The diagram and inserts below identify the placement and proper way to attach the cable assemblies to the building. Anchor the assembled frame before you tighten the cables. Consult the Side Profile Diagram in the Quick Start section.
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CLEARSPAN ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ PREPARE MAIN COVER 3. Attach the remaining ratchets to the inside surface of the interior rafters using a Tek screw. Install the Gather the parts: ratchets approximately 4' up from the ground. •...
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CLEARSPAN ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ PREPARE MAIN COVER (CONTINUED) ATTACH MAIN COVER Gather the parts: 6. After assembling the cover conduits, unfold the main cover on a clean, smooth surface near the frame. • Main cover (with conduits already inserted) Cover Conduit •...
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CLEARSPAN ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ ATTACH MAIN COVER (CONTINUED) 9. Feed both ends of each strap into a ratchet and tighten the ratchet only enough to hold the cover snug. 5. Feed the bonnet straps through the four (4) ratchets attached to the corners of the frame and tighten only enough to hold the cover in place.
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• If your building is 40' long (skus: PB00280R4 or PB00280R5), skip the next procedure and tighten the side ratchets as described on page 19. •...
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CLEARSPAN ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ 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 ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ 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 ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ 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 ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY 4. Position the channel along the rafter at the desired end of the building where the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly Gather the parts: will be located. Place the lower end of the channel an inch off the ground to allow free movement of the •...
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CLEARSPAN ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ 8. Slide the Twist-of-the-Wrist mounting plate over the 12. Slide the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly onto the long bolts and secure the plate with two lock nuts. aluminum channel from the ground end. (This is the free end of the channel.)
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CLEARSPAN ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ INSTALL ANTI-BILLOW ROPES 5. Repeat Steps 2-4 using the following photo as a pattern guide. Dashed line shows the rope location. Gather the parts: • Anti-billow rope (#CC5310) • 5/16" Eye screws (#FA2160) (Use with baseboard.) •...
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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 do not have any tested loading criteria. Revision date: 04.27.23...
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CLEARSPAN ANIMAL HOUSING & LITTER SHEDS ™ 15'-0" Height QUICK START GUIDE 38' Wide Manure/Compost Building 38'-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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