CLEARSPAN
™
GARDEN CANOPIES
8
Revision date: 01.04.12
PREPARE THE BUILDING SITE
After the site is prepared, square the building site.
Gather the parts: Ground posts (102676) and post driver
(QH1072)
NOTE:
Ground posts may have three (3) or four (4) pre-
drilled holes. Example uses the top three holes.
Identify where a corner of the shelter will be positioned
1.
and drive the first corner ground post into the ground
so about 9'' is above ground level.
NOTE:
Insert the ground post driver into the top of the
ground post to protect the post and drive the post into
the ground.
Assure that the post remains plumb.
NOTE:
A transit can be used to ensure an accurate 90°
angle, or the 3-4-5 rule can be used. Refer to the
previous diagram. Using multiples of 3-4-5 such as
6-8-10 or 12-16-20 helps to maintain an accurate 90°
angle.
After squaring the position of the shelter, measure the
5.
length and drive the third corner ground post.
Repeat the same step for the last corner ground post.
6.
Position the pre-drilled holes in the ground posts facing
to the inside/outside of the shelter. The top hole is used
to attach the rafter.
The example above shows the customer-supplied
baseboard and 9" of the ground posts above ground.
After driving the first corner ground post, string a line
2.
the width of the shelter and drive the second corner
ground post just enough to hold it in place.
Use a transit or line level to drive the second corner
3.
ground post to the same depth as the first ground post.
Sting a line at least as long as the building 90° from the
4.
line between the first and second corner ground posts.
NOTE:
The distance measured diagonally between
corner ground posts is equal when the shelter is
square. Check all dimensions (and adjust if needed)
before driving the remaining posts to the required
height.
After all four corner posts are accurately installed, tie a
7.
string line between the tops of the corner ground posts
on the same side of the shelter. The string is used to
identify the tops of all remaining ground posts. The
string must remain tight and level.
Drive the remaining ground posts at the required 5' on-
8.
center spacing and to the height identified by the string.
NOTE:
Verify that each post is plumb and driven to
the correct depth. If used, attach the recommended,
customer-supplied baseboards to the ground posts
using customer-supplied fasteners.
Continue with the rafter assembly steps that follow.
9.
Actual frame may be different length than frame shown.
Ground
Level
9"
Ground Post
Customer-
Supplied
Baseboard
ATTENTION:
All baseboard
fasteners are supplied by the
customer.
5'
16'
Ground Post
