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Revision date: 02.10.10
Optional Support Package Installation (Rafter)
INSTALL RAFTER SUPPORT PACKAGES: R030A0015 (30' WIDE) OR R035A0015 (35' WIDE)
If you purchased the rafter support package (recommended) for each rafter, excluding the two (2) end rafters for
buildings with end walls, install these now. If these optional packages were not purchased, skip this section and continue
with the frame assembly. To purchase rafter support packages for your building, call your sales representative.
Each support package contains:
1.66" pipe (166S099, 166S075, & 166P027 for 30' wide) or 1.90" pipe (190S099 and 190P058 for 35' wide)
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QH1304 (5' struts) and FA4482B Tek Screws
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3/8" x 2 1/2" bolts (FAG361B), 3/8" flat washers (FAMF04B), and 3/8" nuts (FALB04B)
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The following steps describe one way to assemble and attach the rafter support bracing. Consult the diagrams for your
building for dimensions and component locations.
Using the diagrams for reference, take the 1.66" pipe (30' wide) or the 1.90" pipe (35' wide) and assemble the rafter
1.
chord as shown. Consult the Rafter Profile diagram for your support package in the Quick Start section (back).
Measure approximately 1/2" in from each end of the assembled chord and drill a 3/8" mounting hole.
2.
With assistance, lift the chord up into position, verify that it is level, and mark and drill the mounting holes through
3.
the rafter. Secure the chord to the rafter using the 3/8" fasteners.
ATTENTION:
If your building includes the installation of end wall framing, do not attach these support components
to either end rafter.
Doing so will interfere with the installation of the end wall frame. For buildings that have or will
have end walls, begin with the first interior rafter.
Move to each pipe splice of the assembled chord and secure using one FA4482B Tek screw.
4.
Ground Level
Assemble Chord
Sample rafter is shown. Actual rafter may differ in design.
Drill mounting hole through
assembled rafter.
Secure each splice using an
FA4482B Tek screw.
Secure using
the 3/8"
fasteners.
Secure all chord pipe splices
using FA4482B Tek screws.
Mounting
Hole