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3.5 Installing Gable End Framing:
Refer to Event Sizes and Configurations, pages 4 to 6, for layout of Gable End
framing for various tent widths and eave heights.
NOTE:
A ladder will be necessary to pin the top of the G.E. uprights
to the end arches.
3.5.1 The following is a list of hardware required for each Gable End Upright:
Quantity
Description
1
Locking L-Pin with Stop (16mm x 132mm)
1
Gable End Base Plate L-Pins 5/8” x 200mm (7 7/8”) & R-Clip
1
Anchor Structure Gable Upright Base Plate
2
31 ½” Stakes
3.5.2 At the Center Uprights, (where required) connect the insert weldment at the top of the G.E. Upright to the hinge
tube at the bottom of the Ridge Weldment using the Locking L-Pin with Stop. See
Figure 3.5a.
IMPORTANT:
Pay attention that the collar on the L-pin is engaged in the safety latch bracket at top of upright.
3.5.3 At the Intermediate Uprights, first connect the G.E. Upright/Rafter Connecting Bracket to the Rafter as shown in
Figure 3.5b.
The heads of the bolts that are tightened to clamp the bracket to the rafter must be facing toward
the interior of the tent. Make sure the bolts are tight. Connect the insert weldment at the top of the G.E. Upright
to the hinge tube at the bottom of the G.E. Upright/Rafter Connecting Bracket using the 5/8” Swivel-Lock Pin. See
Figure 3.5b.
IMPORTANT:
Pay attention that the collar on the L-pin is engaged in safety latch bracket at top
of upright.
3.5.4 After the G.E. Uprights are connected to the arches, swing the G.E. Upright out from either side of vertical and
insert the G.E. Base Plate into the bottom of the G.E. Upright. Swing the upright back to vertical. Adjust the G.E.
Base Plate in or out to suit the adjoining grade and pin using the G.E. Base Plate L-Pin and R-Clip. See
Figure
3.5a.
IMPORTANT:
Do not stake at this time.
3.5.6 Install the gable end eave purlins by pinning at one end and adjusting the telescoping end(s) so that the purlins fit
properly between the G.E. Uprights. Corner Gable Purlin hooks over bracket on side upright bracket. See
Fig-
ure 3.5c.
3.5.8 Plumb the G.E. Uprights (both axes) and anchor the base plates.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the uprights or
installation hardware when driving the stakes.
