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Instruction Manual

Poly Shelters

for Freestanding “Hut” Style Model

14' Wide x 14' High x 36' Long

SKU# PB00566R3 and PB00566R4

© 2004 ClearSpan

TM

All rights reserved. Reproduction prohibited without written permission.
Rev: 24 Sept 04

Note: Photo may be of a different but similar model

Summary of Contents for PB00566R3

Page 1: ...Freestanding Hut Style Model 14 Wide x 14 High x 36 Long SKU PB00566R3 and PB00566R4 2004 ClearSpanTM All rights reserved Reproduction prohibited without written permission Rev 24 Sept 04 Note Photo may be of a different but similar model ...

Page 2: ...lter directly under power lines Be careful not to drive anchors into buried power cables Do not climb on the shelter or its frame It is not designed to support human weight If the shelter is enclosed provide proper and adequate ventilation Do not store hazardous materials in the shelter without proper ventilation and precautions If both ends are covered provide proper ingress and egress to prevent...

Page 3: ...n place footings Drainage is another important consideration Rain flowing off your shelter should have a natural path to flow away from the shelter and not under or into it Section A Unpack Identify Parts Step 1 Before you begin to assemble your shelter you should first unpack the contents of your shipment During this process you will learn what all of the various parts look like Tip We recommend ...

Page 4: ... not to scale Page 4 3 8 Purlin Cover End Conduit only swaged is shown Strut Band Clamp Fender Washer Swaged and Unswaged Rafter Sections all pieces may not be shown Tek Screw Carriage Bolt Hex Nut Driver Bit Purlin End Clamp Purlin Cross Clamp ...

Page 5: ...Note Illustrations are not to scale Page 5 Cover Strap Ratchet Plain End Strap ...

Page 6: ...lter will be similar to the illustration below First you will assemble the frame END RAFTER INSIDE RAFTER PURLINS CROSS CLAMPS END CLAMPS STRUT BAND CLAMP RATCHET Note Rafter count in illustration may differ from your shelter model Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...t 2 is swaged and 3 is not and two extensions labeled X Step 2 Fit the sections together starting with section 1 then 2 then 3 and then another 1 to form an arch laying flat on the ground Then add a straight extension X to each end It is essential to perform this step on level ground or the completed rafter assembly will be twisted Typical End Rafter Step 3 Install the supplied 3 8 hex driver bit ...

Page 8: ... shelter and these end rafters use special fittings including Purlin End Clamps and Band Clamps You will add these fittings now Step 6 Slide 3 sets of Purlin End Clamps onto one of the rafters These will be be used to secure the purlins to the end rafter Turn them as required to get past the Tek screws at the joints Youʼll need one at the top of the rafter and one on each side of the rafter at the...

Page 9: ... have a total of 5 sets of end clamps on your rafter Lower Position with purlin installed Step 9 Repeat the steps above to assemble the other end rafter exactly like the one you just made Step 10 On all inside rafters install Purlin Cross Clamps at the same locations where you installed end clamps on the end rafters Leave the screws loose so you can slide in the purlins later on This model has 5 c...

Page 10: ...uld damage the cover when it is installed later Note that the bolt side of the end clamps must go toward the inside of the shelter the same side as the purlin as shown Step 3 Slide an inside rafter without band clamps onto the two purlins Position this 2nd rafter from the end rafter using a rafter to rafter distance of 36 for R3 models and 48 for R4 models Have your partner hold the rafter in posi...

Page 11: ...2 carriage bolts and nuts attach struts between the band clamps on the purlins and the band clamps on the end rafter Position the struts so that they form a triangle at rough ly a 45 angle when installed Make sure the end rafter is plumb before you tighten the nuts Tip If you forgot to slide a band clamp into position on a rafter or purlin you can wedge the band clamp onto the pipe by striking it ...

Page 12: ...d and bottom purlins as you did at the other end of the frame Step 10 With all rafters and purlins in place position the shelter exactly where you want it located Step 11 Recheck the rafter to rafter dimensions along all five purlins Also check that every rafter is standing up straight plumb Square the corners by measuring diagonally corner to corner and line up all rafters using a straight line S...

Page 13: ...ugh Edges Step 1 Check for any sharp edges on the frame and file them smooth so they will not cut the cover Step 2 Apply two layers of heavy duct tape on all pipe connections and clamps that may contact the cover Page 13 ...

Page 14: ...he shelter identify the rafters where you will install side ratchets These locations are at the second the next to the last and every other rafter in between Step 3 Fasten ratchets to the outsides of these rafters using a Tek screw about 2 from the bottom of the rafters Ratchets are located on the same rafters on both sides of the shelter Repeat the previous steps so you have ratchets on both side...

Page 15: ... Step 8 To pull the cover over the frame attach ropes to both ends of the cover conduit Wrap the rope around the conduit a few times as shown below to prevent it from slipping off accidentally Long shelters require additional ropes at every rafter where you installed a ratchet If your cov erʼs hem was notched at the factory you can attach additional ropes at these locations If your cover was not n...

Page 16: ...t each rafter where you installed a ratchet If your cover was not notched at the factory continue with this step Cut a 2 long slit in the hem just above the cover conduit as shown below Repeat this step on the other side of the hem so you can pass a 1 wide strap over the conduit through the slits Note If you already made small slits in Step 8 above you can simply elongate these slits centered on t...

Page 17: ...ctions and fasteners for tightness replace and or repair missing or damaged parts Contact ClearSpan for assistance in identifying needed parts call us toll free at 1 888 603 4445 If shelter is moved after construction inspect shelter thoroughly before reuse Do not allow snow to accumulate on the cover Use a means of snow removal that will not cut or damage the cover Never attempt to climb on or st...

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