Never erect the structure under power lines. BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER. • 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 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ FA4482B Tek Screws 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.) 111708 111708 Bracket...
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ ClearSpan ™ Storage Master 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE ASSEMBLE THE STORAGE MASTER 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 6. With an upper 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ 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.
CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ INSTALL THE SIDE RATCHETS FOR THE MAIN COVER ATTENTION: Consult the Side Profile Diagram in the Quick Start Section for ratchet locations. Do not attach Before turnbuckles are tightened, attach all QH1065 side ratchets to any purlin bracket where a cable is secured.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ END WALL INSTALLATION 4" x 4" Tubes 4" x 4" Tubes Consult the end wall diagrams in the Quick Start section of these instructions before you begin. Assistance is required to assemble the end wall. Lifts designed to reach the top of the end rafter are also needed.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ END WALL INSTALLATION (continued) Front and Back End Wall Framing Assemble the End Wall Frame 2" x 2" Tubes 2" x 2" Tubes After assembling and anchoring the 4.00" x 4.00" door frame (including the header), assemble the remainder of the end wall.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ PREPARE MAIN COVER Gather the parts: • Pipe 1.66" x 99" swaged • Pipe 1.66" x XX" plain: The XX refers to the length of the plain pipe needed to reach the end of the frame and to complete the conduit.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ ATTACH MAIN COVER 3. With all ropes attached to the cover conduit, lift and carry the conduit and cover toward the base of the Gather the parts: assembled frame. Does not apply if cover is fan folded.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ INSTALL THE MAIN COVER SIDE STRAPS NOTE: Using the ratchet position as a guide, cut the strap to the proper length if needed. Do not cut the The side straps wrap around the conduit in the side pocket.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 The PVC conduit is inserted into notched pockets at each steps to install the conduit and strapping for the stretch end of the main cover.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ 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 STORAGE MASTER ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION 3. With the temporary straps (or customer-supplied rope) in place, pull the end panel up to the end rafter and The following procedure describes installing an end panel secure the end panel to the end rafter using small that includes D-rings at the top and vertical and horizontal sections of the 1"...
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 4. Once the end panel is temporarily secured, take the roll of 1" strapping and weave the end of the strap through the D-rings and around the rafter pipe as shown below.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) NOTE: For end walls with door openings, attach the ratchets in locations that will best secure and stretch End Panel Conduit Installation the end panel. This may or may not be "evenly"...
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) Cut Door Openings ATTENTION: For best results and to keep the stretched panel in position, install Tek screws and washers from the outside around the door frame to secure the end panel to the door jambs and header. (See dashed lines Fig. 1.) Do this before cutting the opening in the panel.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) Secure the End Panel to the End Frame The frame shown in the following diagrams may differ from the actual frame. Installation steps are the same. 1. With door openings cut, secure the end panel to the door frame using Tek screws and washers. See diagram below.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) PVC conduit End Wall is inside the Install the Vertical PVC End Panel Conduits Frame end panel Member pocket. NOTE: After installation, the PVC conduits are attached to the vertical frame member closest to the end panel pocket in which the conduit is located.
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For replacement or missing parts, call 1.800.245.9881 Panel for assistance. NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings, Diagram shows the ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any ratchet attached to the tested loading criteria. end wall base rail. This ratchet is used to secure the bonnet portion of the main cover.
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ 15'-0" Height QUICK START GUIDE 38' Wide Storage Master 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. Revision date: 04.26.23...
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CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER ™ Door Jamb Addendum ADDITIONAL 111708 BRACKET INSTALLATION FOR DOOR JAMBS (Door Installation Only.) Band Clamp In addition to the standard door jamb and end frame End Rafter installation instructions presented in this guide, please install the 111708 connection brackets as described below.
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