ClearSpan NorthStar Garage, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...an All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission Revision date August 2007ldg ClearSpan NorthStar Garages STK DIMENSIONS PB01830R4 18 W x 16 H x 24 L Photo may show a different but similar model ...

Page 2: ... the shelter properly will void the manufacturer s warranty and may cause serious injury and damage LOCATION Choosing the proper location is an important step before you begin to assemble the structure The following suggestions and precautions will help you determine whether your selected location is the best location Never erect the structure under power lines Identify whether underground cables ...

Page 3: ...e following definitions before you begin to assemble your shelter Conduit An assembly of pipes used to secure the main cover and end panels if equipped Purlins and some strut assemblies also consist of connected pipes to form a conduit Each pipe joint of a conduit assembly is secured with a self tapping Tek screw Coupler or Fitting A part of the frame assembly where legs purlins and rafter pipes a...

Page 4: ...elter diagrams throughout these instructions for clarification or contact Customer Service NOTE At this time you do not need to open the plastic bags containing the fasteners if used QUICK START GUIDE For a quick overview of this shelter and its components consult the Quick Start Guide near the back of these instructions The pages of the Quick Start Guide show exploded views of all critical connec...

Page 5: ... shown FA4482B Tek Screw QH1061 1 Ratchet Swaged Plain Swaged and Plain Rafter Sections not all pieces are shown QH1065 2 Ratchet AS1003 3 16 Cable Clamp AS1083 3 16 Cable Thimble 103620E Bulk roll Tie Down Strap 104302 2 375 Pipe Fitting w Base 104624 Tube Fitting w Plate 102546 Cross Connector 103856 Band Clamp 104074 Square to Round Bracket 103395 Spin Handle 103396 Universal Joint QH1070 Purli...

Page 6: ... Mark the location of the building and identify the required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble all rafters 3 Assemble and anchor the frame 4 Install all cable assemblies 5 Install the end wall framing 6 Prepare and install the main cover and end panels ATTENTION Frame shown below may differ from actual frame Consult the diagrams in the Quick Start section of these instructions to view a...

Page 7: ... to diagram Using multiples of 3 4 5 such as 6 8 10 or 12 16 20 helps to maintain an accurate 90 angle ASSEMBLE THE BUILDING COMPONENTS NOTE Assistance is required to assemble the shelter RAFTER ASSEMBLY Gather the parts Rafter pipe 2375S148D Rafter pipe 18RV23S1 rafter pipe 18RV23P2 Rafter foot base 104302 ratchets QH1065 Tek screws FA4482B 3 8 x 3 hex cap FAG363B 3 8 nut FALB04B Each rafter asse...

Page 8: ...peat the above steps to assemble two 2 additional rafters 6 Set the rafters with the attached rafter feet aside 7 Assemble all remaining rafters Steps 1 3 only ATTENTION Do not attach the rafter feet at this time Rafter Foot 104302 3 8 Nut FALB04B 3 8 x 3 Bolt FAG363B Rafter Leg Rafter Foot Base 3 8 Nut 3 8 x 3 Bolt Rafter Leg Ratchet QH1065 8 Attach a ratchet QH1065 and rafter foot to each leg of...

Page 9: ...for the proper rafter spacing for the shelter 3 Take one 1 75 swaged pipe 131S075 and connect it to the end rafter using a QH1070 pipe strap and to the first interior rafter using a 102546 cross connector NOTE Position the plain end of the purlin pipe at the end rafter as shown The purlin pipe will extend no more than 1 4 beyond the edge of the QH1070 pipe strap Center the pipe strap on the unders...

Page 10: ...e rafter and the purlin pipe to the cross connector as shown below 9 After the frame is assembled and the final end rafter is attached return to and verify that each connection is secure Do not allow the purlins to extend beyond the outer edge of the end rafter NOTE The purlin positions shown above may vary slightly from the actual purlin locations for your shelter 10 With all rafters in place wra...

Page 11: ...BLING Cables attached to both ends of the shelter provide the diagonal bracing for the shelter Band clamps secure the cable bracing to the shelter Six 6 band clamps 103856 are used on each side of the frame to secure the cable ends Consult the diagram below and in the Quick Start section for cable locations Complete these steps to install the band clamps 1 Remove the nut and bolt from the clamp ca...

Page 12: ... thimble and the other clamp will be 6 8 from the first clamp Tighten clamps to secure the connection and wrap duct tape around the dead cable end and the live cable prevent damage to the main cover 5 Repeat the step to attach a thimble to one end of the remaining cable section 6 Take one cable section and attach the free end to the thimble at one end of the turnbuckle Wrap the cable around the th...

Page 13: ...mblies to the building All inserts are viewed from inside of the shelter Customer Supplied Baseboard ATTENTION The cable positions are identical for both sides of the frame All cable assemblies are positioned at the ends of the frame regardless of the frame length Consult the Quick Start diagram for your shelter for additional details All inserts show the circled locations as seen standing inside ...

Page 14: ...lter You must anchor the shelter as described in the MUST READ document FAILING TO PROPERLY ANCHOR THE SHELTER WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SHELTER AND MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY READ THE MUST READ DOCUMENT TO PROPERLY ANCHOR THE SHELTER PREPARE MAIN COVER Gather the parts Pipe 1 315 x 75 swaged 3 Pipe 1 315 x 73 5 plain 1 Main cover Tek screws Assembly Procedure NOTE When handling the main cover a...

Page 15: ...pes over the frame and pull the cover into position One person is required at each rope NOTE Use lifts and additional assistants if needed to help pull the cover up and over the frame 4 Once the main cover is pulled into position center the cover on the frame WARNING To prevent damage and injury do not leave the cover unattended if it has not been secured The ropes can be used to temporarily keep ...

Page 16: ...cations when the main cover was pulled in place a slit in the cover pocket may already be present When creating the slit in the pocket for the strap do not cut the main cover Cut only the pocket material 2 Select the 2 yellow tie down strap that shipped with the building and insert one end of the strap through the slit and around the cover conduit NOTE Do not tighten completely at this time Frame ...

Page 17: ... the bottom at one end of the cover Insert the plain end of the conduit into the pocket so the next section can be joined to the bell end of the first Photo above shows a similar cover and the location of the stretch pocket Cover is shown with the underside facing up which is the side visible from inside the frame when the cover is installed Photo shows the notched stretch pocket and the installed...

Page 18: ...r and down to the other end of the PVC conduit NOTE Keep the strapping snug during this step but do not over tighten Also maintain a even distance between the top of the end rafter and the PVC conduit Photo shows the installed strapping Distance between the conduit in the pocket and the end rafter is even 11 After weaving the strapping cut the strap and tie it to the end rafter to temporarily secu...

Page 19: ...IGHTEN THE SIDE RATCHETS Side ratchets are tightened after the cover is stretched from end to end Before continuing 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 each leg of one rafter Begin at an inside rafter near the center of the frame 2 Wi...

Page 20: ... positions of the vertical end frame members for the door The width of the door 118 on center determines the frame dimensions for the door opening IMPORTANT The positions of the vertical frame members for both end walls are the same 3 Dig a 12 diameter hole at the locations found in previous step to a depth that is below the geographic frost line 4 Add concrete to the hole Concrete should remain 1...

Page 21: ...Bracket 103856 Band Clamp NOTE Position the bracket on the tube so that the Tek screws used to secure the 2 x 2 tube splice are to the back or inside surface of the tube This helps prevent damage to the end panel when it is installed 4 Slide the tube over the 1 75 x 1 75 ground post and brace or hold it in place 5 Move to the upper end of the door frame tube place a band clamp on the rafter and at...

Page 22: ...e frame Trim panel as needed to allow a proper fit around the end wall frame 3 With assistance lift the end panel up and over the end rafter and stretch it into position 4 Fold the panel edges around the rafter pipe and secure using Tek screws and half of the CC6216 fabric clips Evenly space clips on the backside of the rafter NOTE Trim the end panel as needed to achieve the best fit around pipes ...

Page 23: ...t shown 3 Make a 4 cut in each vertical pocket in the location shown in the previous diagram 4 Slide one 2 x 2 end frame tube assembly into each opening in the end panel vertical pocket made in the previous step 5 With assistance lift the end panel and frame tubes and stretch the panel over the end rafter into position 6 Set the 2 x 2 frame tubes on the ground posts which were set in concrete earl...

Page 24: ...rank will be attached 3 Secure the conduit to the panel using the CC6212 fabric clips as shown below Evenly space the clips 4 Attach the universal joint to the conduit using a Tek screw to secure the connection 5 Construct an extension pipe using the remaining lengths of the 1 315 pipe Secure each splice using a Tek screw and attach the extension pipe to the remaining end of the universal joint us...

Page 25: ...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 ATTACH END RATCHETS The end ratchets secure the bonnet portion of the main cover They are attached after the cover and the end panels are installed Continue with these steps to install the end ratchets 1 Pull the bonnet porti...

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Page 33: ...D WALL FRAME DIAGRAM FRONT 104075 1 75 x 1 75 Square Tube 104624 Tube Fitting 1 Way w Plate 104075 Tube Insert Tek screws 104074 Square Round Bracket 103856 Band Clamp NOTE Vertical bracing must be inserted into end panel before it is attached to the end frame 102897 1 5 x 1 5 Square Tube 104643 Middle Connector ...

Page 34: ...074 Square Round Bracket 103856 Band Clamp 104075 1 75 x 1 75 Square Tube 104624 Tube Fitting 1 Way w Plate 102897 1 5 x 1 5 Square Tube 104075 Tube Insert Tek screws 102897 1 5 x 1 5 Square Tubes NOTE Vertical bracing must be inserted into end panel before it is attached to the end frame 102897 1 5 x 1 5 Square Tube 104643 Middle Connector ...

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