ClearSpan 108294P, Manual

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CLEARSPAN

™

 POLY BUILDINGS

Revision date: 05.19.09

SHELTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Proper care and maintenance of your shelter is important. 

Check the following items periodically to properly maintain 

your shelter:
•  Regularly check the main cover and panels (if 

equipped) to see that these remain tight and in proper 

repair.

•  Check connections and all fasteners to verify that they 

remain tight.

•  Do not climb or stand on the shelter at anytime.
•  Remove debris and objects that may accumulate on 

the shelter. Use tools that will not damage the cover 

when removing debris.

•  Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation. Use 

tools that will not damage the cover when removing 

snow. 

NEVER ALLOW SNOW TO ACCUMULATE ON 

THE COVER!

•  Check the contents of the shelter to verify that  

nothing is touching the cover or the side panels that 

could cause damage.

•  Check the anchoring system to ensure that all  

components are tight and in good repair.

•  Check the pony wall periodically to ensure that it is in 

good repair and that all rafter mounts are secure.

•  Replace all worn or damaged parts promptly.
•  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.

TIGHTEN THE SIDE RATCHETS

Verify that the cover is in the desired position and centered 

on the frame. (Loosen and reposition if needed.) Continue 

with these steps to tighten the side ratchets.
1.  Move to the side ratchets attached to the outside of the 

pony wall. Begin with the pair of ratchets closest to the 

center of the pony wall and opposite each other.

2.  With someone on each side of the shelter, tighten the 

first pair of ratchets opposite each other until the cover 

is snug. Do not overtighten.  

ATTENTION:

 Tightening ratchets opposite each other 

at the same time helps keep the cover centered and 

results in a more uniform appearance.

3.  Move to the next pair of ratchets and repeat the steps 

to tighten them. 

NOTE:

 If the strap builds up in the ratchet, loosen the 

ratchet, remove some of the strap, and retighten.

4.  Repeat the steps until all side ratchets are snug.
5.  Return to all ratchet pairs and repeat the steps to 

retighten. 

6.  After all side ratchets are tight, move to the end of the 

pony wall where the bonnet straps of the cover are 

located and tighten the end ratchets.

7.  Move to the other end of the building and secure the 

bonnet at that end.

8.  Recheck all ratchets and read the care and 

maintenance information that follows.