Never erect the structure under power lines. • Identify whether underground cables and pipes are Thank you for purchasing this ClearSpan™ boat house. present before preparing the site or anchoring the When properly assembled and maintained, this product will structure.
These words and phrases are common to most shelter frame. A strut is typically secured to the frame ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of work by special brackets and bolts. the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may •...
CLEARSPAN CANOPIES & BOAT HOUSES ™ REQUIRED TOOLS The following list identifies the main tools needed to Space below is reserved for customer notes. assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be needed depending on the structure, location, and application.
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CLEARSPAN CANOPIES & BOAT HOUSES ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different. (Some parts are not shown.) FA4482B QH1061 QH1400 Tek Screw Ratchet Band Clamp 103620B 102947 Plain Black Strap Black Strap w/ D-rings Plain...
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CLEARSPAN CANOPIES & BOAT HOUSES ™ ClearSpan Boat House ™ OVERVIEW This section is an overview of the process for assembling your boat house. For details, please see section, Assembling the Boat House Frame Components. See illustration below to identify main parts of shelter.
CLEARSPAN CANOPIES & BOAT HOUSES ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE ASSEMBLING THE BUILDING COMPONENTS After the site is prepared, identify the location of the NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the boat house. shelter corners helps to square the frame after it is RAFTER ASSEMBLY assembled.
CLEARSPAN CANOPIES & BOAT HOUSES ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) NOTE: All clamps must be positioned as shown. Use a piece of duct tape to keep the clamps from sliding 3. With the main rafter pipes seated at each joint and the when the rafter is set in place.
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CLEARSPAN CANOPIES & BOAT HOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 8. Move to the lower end of the rafters and position the purlin 4-6'' up from the finished grade. 3. Position an inside rafter from the end rafter using an on-center, rafter-to-rafter spacing of 48''. (Another person is required to hold the rafter in position.)
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CLEARSPAN CANOPIES & BOAT HOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) Strut Assembly Procedure: 11. Finish each purlin with a 73.5'' pipe and use the final 1. After the rafter assembly is complete, verify that the band clamps are in the proper location. See diagram end rafter to complete the assembly.
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CLEARSPAN CANOPIES & BOAT HOUSES ™ SQUARE THE ASSEMBLED FRAME PREPARE MAIN COVER Gather the Parts Gather the parts: • Measuring tape and Tek screws • Ratchet (1'' 4000lb) • Pipe 1.315'' x 75'' swaged Complete these steps: • Pipe 1.315'' x 73.5'' plain 1.
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CLEARSPAN CANOPIES & BOAT HOUSES ™ PREPARE MAIN COVER (CONTINUED) 2. With all ropes attached to the cover conduit, lift the conduit and carry the cover toward the base of the 3. After assembling the cover conduits, locate the main frame.
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CLEARSPAN CANOPIES & BOAT HOUSES ™ ATTACH MAIN COVER (CONTINUED) 11. Thread the plain strap ends into the ratchet and slightly tighten. 7. Thread the D-ring strap through the slit in the cover pocket, wrap it around the cover conduit, and attach NOTE: It may be necessary to remove excess strap if it the strap assembly to the rafter.
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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 and greenhouses do not have any tested loading criteria. Revision date: 10.22.08...
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CLEARSPAN CANOPIES & BOAT HOUSES ™ 7'-11 15/16" Height 5'-1 7/16" QUICK START GUIDE Height To Bend 12' Wide Boat House 11'-3 15/16" FRONT Grid Represents 12" Squares Revision date: 10.22.08...
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