AMERICANA NAVAJO SHELTER, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...nt scratching of painted materials place on a tarp or other protective material Prepare surrounding area Remove any obstructions around shelter location Shelter installation should be scheduled after all concrete and masonry work in the surrounding area is completed Assistance is required during entire assembly CAUTION Proper site preparation is required Standard shade structure design does not in...

Page 2: ...und the base plate and anchor bolts DO NOT attempt to assemble on a day with strong winds Have assistance nearby to lift and secure parts in place As is common in the erection of all types of metal structures due to job site conditions unlevel slabs footings etc slight modifications such as reaming of some holes or drilling new holes may become necessary and must be done on the job site Predrillin...

Page 3: ...oor caulking job can cause leaks Note These are basic installation guidelines for our standard load units and may not be suitable to your specific installation It is important to follow all local and national building codes when installing any exterior improvement product If you have questions regarding the proper installation of any Americana product please call us toll free at 1 888 442 2928 and...

Page 4: ...9 F Roof Panel W Style Aluminum Part Code 10307 Galvalume Part Code 30106 G Corner Cap Part Code 60048 I Peak Cap J Scupper Part Code 90241 L Steel Purlin C Steel Post A Steel Tie Block D Parts List NOTE Length and quantity of parts will vary based on the size of the shelter Cover Plate H Base Cap Part Code 60063 K ...

Page 5: ...r and length determined by factors such as loading requirements plate thicknesses etc Always check the provided manufacturer s drawing for bolt specifications required at each connection point 5 8 Hex Bolt Length Varies FF 5 8 Hex Nut Part Code 20531 GG OPTIONAL Parts Cupola shown with optional louvers N Cupola Flashing O Ridge Cap Flashing P 18 Wide Standing Seam Panel Part Code 30120 Q Wood Roof...

Page 6: ...s Inc 6 Navajo Installation Guide OPTIONAL Parts continued SS Panel Clip Part Code 20836 V 10 x 1 Screw Part Code 20650 HH 14 x 2 3 4 Screw Part Code 20663 II Gutter Strap W X 8 Wide Standing Seam Panel Part Code 10214 ...

Page 7: ...anchor bolt Attach the anchor bolt nut and washer but DO NOT completely tighten at this time Stand up a post rafter assembly and set over the anchor bolt adjacent to the previous assembly Attach to tie block D as shown in Step 1 Repeat until all post rafter assemblies are installed Using a fork lift screw jack or lumber and shim support set the tie block elevation as shown on the provided manufact...

Page 8: ...wing the slope of rafters B This is necessary so the roof panels will lay flat on the purlins Repeat to install all purlins C OPTIONAL Upper Purlin Assembly Depending on size and loading requirements your shelter may require additional purlins C Attach upper purlin C to rafters B using 2 1 2 hex bolts CC and 1 2 hex nuts DD at each connection If the holes in the mounting plates are slotted 1 2 was...

Page 9: ...f installing wood sub roof Go to page 11 If installing roof panels G Q or X Continue to Step 5 STEP 5 Position ridge cap E on rafter B with the straight end of the ridge cap set against the top end of the rafter Attach using 12 x 1 1 4 screws BB See provided manufacturer s drawing for required screw spacing NOTE Occasionally ridge cap E must be made in two pieces If this happens install the shorte...

Page 10: ...BB at each corner of the louver Then re attach the screw cover cap Continue with Step 5 on page 9 Set the straight end of ridge cap E against the edge of the cupola mounting plate Once ridge cap E is attached to rafter B position ridge cap flashing P on top of the ridge cap and fit against cupola N Attach ridge cap flashing P to ridge cap E using 8 x 1 2 screws AA Continue until Step 6 on page 15 ...

Page 11: ...to fit in the field Cut and place the wood decking in position Attach to rafters B and purlins C using 2 14 x 2 3 4 wing tip screws II at each connection Repeat to install the wood sub roof in at least one complete section of the roof STEP W2 Once the wood sub roof is completely installed in a roof section attach C Cap R to the bottom end of the boards using 10 x 1 screw HH at 12 on center W1 W2 ...

Page 12: ...ng seam panel Q or go to Step 6 on page 15 to install W Style Roof Panel G STEP W4 Begin roof panel Q installation with the longest panel Set the panel on the shelter and line up the center of the panel lock at the pointed end with the center of tie block D and the center of purlin C see Step 6 for detail Recommended minimum overhang is 1 With the roof panel Q held in the correct position fit moun...

Page 13: ...tach mounting clips V Repeat to install remaining roof panels Q As each roof panel Q is installed or after all panels in a section are installed apply a continuous bead of caulk at the ridge between roof panels Q and L flashing S NOTE To achieve best roof panel installation it is very important to hold the 18 center to center spacing of the roof panel locks at the top and bottom of the panels STEP...

Page 14: ...ge flashing U to roof panels Q using 8 x 1 2 screws AA at 18 on center Repeat to install all remaining drip edge flashing U STEP W8 At the overhanging end notch the top leg of drip edge flashing U approximately even with the bottom end of the adjacent roof section Bend the extra material over to form a corner with the adjacent drip edge flashing U and attach using 8 x 1 2 screws AA To complete ass...

Page 15: ... shown on the provided manufacturer s drawing Keep the bottom end of the panel parallel with purlin C STEP 7 With the roof panel G held in the correct position as described in Step 6 attach the bottom end to purlin C using 12 x 1 1 4 screws BB at 8 on center Attach the top end to ridge cap F using 8 x 1 2 screws AA at each valley of roof panel G NOTE Depending on loading requirements your shelter ...

Page 16: ...in one section of the roof NOTE To achieve best roof panel installation it is very important to hold the 24 center to center spacing of the roof panel locks at the top and bottom of the panels STEP 9 Repeat Steps 6 8 to complete roof panel G installation in two more sections of the roof Before installing the final roof section attach peak cap J to ridge caps E using 8 x 1 2 screws AA Apply double ...

Page 17: ... end with the center of tie block D and the center of purlin C Fit the roof panel Q into ridge cap E and match the overhang from purlin C with the dimension shown on the provided manufacturer s drawing Keep the bottom end of the panel parallel with purlin C STEP S2 With the roof panel Q held in the correct position as described in Step S1 attach the bottom end to purlin C using 12 x 1 1 4 screws B...

Page 18: ... achieve best roof panel installation it is very important to hold the 18 center to center spacing of the roof panel locks at the top and bottom of the panels Repeat Steps S1 S3 to install two more sections of the roof Before installing the final roof section complete Step 9 on page 16 S3 STEP S4 OPTIONAL GUTTER STRAPS Depending on loading requirements special straps may be required to attach the ...

Page 19: ...center using 8 x 1 2 screws AA Repeat to install all gutters F If installing standing seam panels go to Step S4 on page 18 if gutter straps are required Otherwise continue with Step 11 OPTIONAL Gutter Splice Complete this step only if gutter F is in two or more pieces Apply a generous amount of caulk to the back and bottom of gutter splice M to prevent leaks Insert an equal amount of the splice in...

Page 20: ...ater from gutter F Cut a hole no bigger than 2 diameter in the bottom of the gutter Alternatively drill several small holes in a rectangular pattern no bigger than 2 x 3 Apply a generous bead of caulk around the top flange of scupper L Attach the scupper to gutter F using 2 8 x 1 2 screws AA Repeat for any remaining scuppers L 11 12 ASSEMBLY COMPLETED Touch up paint has been supplied with the shel...

Page 21: ...tly match the colors of original parts and replacement parts Americana will not provide or pay for the installation of such replacement parts Americana shall not be responsible for weather related failures damages due to faulty installation misuse or abuse of the product or for consequential damages including personal injuries or property damages There are no warranties express or implied which ex...