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Revision date: 12.30.16
Frame Assembly
FRAME ASSEMBLY
Use the diagrams and information that follows to assemble the main frame.
ATTENTION:
Rafters are heavy.
Always lift rafter from two separate points to prevent damage and injury.
Examine the site to determine the best way to move the rafters into position and to set them onto the ends of each set
of ground posts. Do not set rafters into position until the ground post concrete has set.
Optional, but recommended—especially for long buildings: Build a Rafter-Spacing Jig (Customer supplies materials.)
A spacing jig saves time and helps to evenly space the rafters. Jig sets the on-center spacing of rafters. Examine the
photo below and use it to build a jig to space rafters during purlin installation. Use 2" x 4" lumber and wood fasteners.
Customer-supplied
rafter-spacing jig.
Finished Grade
(2) 103856
Clamps
(2) 103856
Clamps
(2) 103856
Clamps
(2) 103856
Clamps
Rope or
Cable
ATTENTION:
Anchor the first rafter in place using bracing or
rope/cable. Do not allow the first rafter to stand without bracing
until additional rafters are set and purlins are installed.
Connect rafter to ground post using:
FAG363B (3/8") bolts, FAME08B washers,
& FALB04B nuts.
IMPORTANT!
Slide two 103856 band
clamps over each of the first two ground
posts at each end of the frame.
Two (2) band clamps in
each location for cables.
