9
CLEARSPAN
™
GARAGES
Revision date: 09.14.10
RAFTER ASSEMBLY
Gather the parts:
• Rafter pipe ( #12CP20P1)
• Rafter pipe (#18CP20P3)
• Rafter pipe (#S20P036)
• Rafter pipe (#S20P048)
• Carport brace (#105089)
• 1.75" x 1.75" square tube insert (#104075)
• 3-Way Square tube fittings (#104626)
• 4-Way Square tube fittings (#104627)
• Tek screws and nut setter 3/8'' x 2-9/16" magnetic
Rafter Assembly Procedure
Each rafter assembly consists of five (7) tubes: one
(1) curved center tube (for the top or peak), two (2)
peak extensions, two (2) bent leg tubes and two (2) leg
extensions.
See the diagram above for clarification and tube locations.
#18CP20P3
#12CP20P1
#S20P036
#S20P048
END RAFTERS
Complete the following steps to assemble the two (2) end
rafters.
NOTE:
The two (2) end rafters are assembled using 3-Way
square tube fittings (#104626) positioned between the
upper tube splices.
1. Select the tubes needed to assemble the rafter and
place these on the ground as shown.
NOTE:
The lower leg pipes (#S20P036) are 36" long.
The upper (#S20P048) pipes are 48" long.
Measure the
pipes if needed to install in the correct location.
DO NOT INSTALL THESE TUBES IN THE WRONG
POSITION.
2. Insert the 3-Way square tube fittings (#104626) into the
rafter pipes as shown below and secure them using Tek
screws.
The free end of each 3-way square tube fitting
(#104626)
must face the same direction.
The free
section of the tube fitting is used to connect the purlin
pipes and the next rafter.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent damage to the roof panels
or cover, position the Tek screws so the heads do not
contact the roof when installed.
3. Connect the lower rafter legs using the 1.75" x 1.75"
square tube insert (#104075). (See the Base Rail
assembly steps if needed.) Place the insert 8" into the
rafter pipes and secure using Tek screws.
4. Repeat steps for the remaining end rafter.
NOTE:
There are only two (2) end rafter assemblies.
