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Gabled End Frame Assembly
If the End Uprights were not installed while the end beam was on the ground, they will have to be installed from a ladder. (See fig. 48 for
correct installation of the End Rafter Fittings).
Next, drop in the curved, hook end of the end mid-eave bar on an end upright bracket (fig. 49). Then, using the eave bar cradle, drop in
the angled end on the other upright (fig. 50).
Install the hooked bar connector of the endwing eave bar into the corner upright bracket (fig. 51). Then, drop in the angled end on the
remaining bracket of the end upright (fig. 52). Repeat this process for the opposite end wing eave bar, then stake down the uprights.
49
50
Gabled End Frames
If you plan to use the gabled end frame on either end of the unit,
it will be easier to install the Gabled End Uprights (GU) and the
Gabled End Rafter Fittings (GFL and GFR) while that end beam
is still on the ground. On the 30’ Frame, the top fitting on the
GU must be slid out of the upright so it is pinned in the second
hole.
Notice that the Rafter Fittings (GFL and GFR) lap the beam and
bolt through the beam side-to-side (on the under side of the
beam in the photo to the right). Be sure to bolt the fittings thru
the side of the end beam that faces the “inside” of the structure.
This prevents interference with the Gabled End Fabric Panels
which will feed into the lower channels of the end beam facing
the “outside” of the structure. In fig. 48, we are viewing the “out-
side” facing of the beam.
Caution: If you will be using Gabled Ends on both ends of
your unit, please refer to the section on Frame safety for
Gabled Ends on page 17.
51
52
GFR
GU
TO
PEAK
R-30
PURLIN BRACKET
GFR BOLT
& NUT
PIN
48
OUTSIDE FACE OF BEAM
