ClearSpan Carport 104968F, Assembly Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ll and Medium Photo may show a different but similar model 2007 ClearSpan All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission STK DIMENSIONS 104968F 18 W x 20 L 104969F 18 W x 25 L 104970F 18 W x 30 L 104971F 18 W x 35 L 104972F 18 W x 40 L 104973F 18 W x 45 L ...

Page 2: ...jury 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 and pipes are present before preparing the site or anchoring the structure Location ...

Page 3: ... particular 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 are inserted and secured In most instances 3 wa...

Page 4: ... the shelter UNPACK AND IDENTIFY PARTS The following steps will ensure that you have all the necessary parts before you begin to assemble the shelter 1 Unpack the contents of the shipment and place where you can easily inventory the parts Refer to the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets 2 Verify that all parts listed on the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets are present If anything is missing or you have que...

Page 5: ...you identify the different parts and show you how they are used Not all parts are shown FA4482B Tek Screw 104627 4 Way Square Tube Fitting 104626 3 Way Square Tube Fitting 100441 Nut Setter 104075 1 75 x 1 75 Square Tube Insert 104624 1 Way Square Tube Fitting w Plate 105089 Carport Brace ...

Page 6: ...VERVIEW This section describes assembling your carport frame For details please see section Assembling the Carport Roof Frame Components See illustration below to identify main parts of shelter 1 Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble and position base rails 3 Assemble rafters and frame 4 Square and anchor carport 5 Install struts and shelter bracing 6 Install side and en...

Page 7: ...nd for the remaining base rail LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE After the site is prepared marking the ground where the shelter will be situated and identifying the location of the shelter corners helps to square the frame after it is assembled Taking these steps before assembling the shelter saves time and ensures that the structure is positioned as desired The following procedure is a suggested method ...

Page 8: ...n Step 1 measure 60 and mark a second line on the base rail 3 Continue marking the base rail in 60 intervals These marks represent the 5 on center rafter positions 4 Center the first square tube fitting 104624 on the first mark and secure it to the top of the base rail using four 4 Tek screws as shown below 5 Center a square tube fitting 104624 on each remaining mark and secure the fitting to the ...

Page 9: ... positioned between the upper tube splices 1 Select the tubes needed to assemble the rafter and place these on the ground as shown NOTE medium frame only 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 2 Insert the 3 way square tube fittings 104626 into the rafter pipes as shown below and secure them using T...

Page 10: ...over install Tek screws so the heads do not contact the roof panels when these are installed Medium Frame Only 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 3 Repeat the steps for all remaining interior rafters 4 Once all rafter assemblies are complete con...

Page 11: ... place until other rafters are set and attached to the first rafter and each other 3 Secure each rafter leg tube to each 104624 fitting using one Tek screw as shown below 4 Carefully stand the first interior rafter and place the leg pipes on the next set of 104624 square tube fittings 5 Secure the rafter leg tubes to the fittings using Tek screws as previously described 6 Slide a 58 square tube S2...

Page 12: ... in place ANCHOR THE SHELTER At this point in the assembly process anchor the assembled frame Once the frame assembly is anchored properly continue with these instructions WARNING Securing the base rails to concrete blocks or wood boards set on the site is not a substitute for properly anchoring the shelter You must anchor the shelter as described in the MUST READ document FAILING TO PROPERLY ANCH...

Page 13: ...g INSTALL SHELTER BRACING The diagonal shelter bracing is installed after the frame is squared and anchored and before installing the optional panels and or main cover Gather the parts Bracing 105089 and Tek screws Complete these steps to install the diagonal bracing for the shelter 1 Locate one 1 three foot 3 brace and place it into position as shown below NOTE Before attaching the brace to the r...

Page 14: ...panel and into the rafter If desired you can install the side panels on the inside of the frame This will allow removal of the side panels without removing the ratchets that secure the main cover Consult the diagram below OPTIONAL INSTALLATION END and or SIDE PANELS If the shelter includes the optional side panels and or gable end panels these panels MUST be attached to the frame before the cover ...

Page 15: ...e the cover and unfold it on a clean smooth surface near the frame NOTE When handling the cover and setting it in position do not pull on the end straps They will pull out of the cover Unfold the cover with the inside surface facing up 4 Locate the cover ends with strapping and align cover with the front and back of the shelter 1 Cover Conduits Cover Ends with Strapping 5 Insert the cover conduits...

Page 16: ... the cover conduit pocket at the rafter position Insert a section of strap through the slit and around the cover conduit NOTE DO NOT cut through the main cover Cut through the conduit pocket only Photos may show a different rafter procedures are the same 15 Thread the strap ends into the ratchet and slightly tighten Tek Screw Ratchet Main Cover Conduit Optional Side Panel not shown for clarity 13 ...

Page 17: ...eplace damaged or worn parts promptly Regularly check the roof panels to see that they remain tight and in proper repair Check connections and all fasteners to verify that they remain tight Verify that the anchor system used to secure the assembled frame to the site is in good repair and that all connections and fasteners are tight Do not climb or stand on the shelter at anytime Remove debris and ...

Page 18: ...rames shown may differ in length and or height from actual frame 10 3 Height Grid Represents 12 Squares FRONT Sidewall 6 6 17 11 Width SMALL FRAME 13 3 Height Sidewall 9 6 17 11 Width Grid Represents 12 Squares FRONT MEDIUM FRAME Frame shown with optional main cover Frame shown is the Frame Only purchase ...

Page 19: ...tion Note Purlin Connection See Connection Note Connection Note Purlin connected to end rafters using 104626 tube fitting Purlin connected to mid rafters using 104627 tube fitting S20P048 S20P048 S20P036 Medium Frame Only 105089 3 Brace 105089 3 Brace Purlin Connection See Connection Note S20P036 Medium Frame Only ...

Page 20: ...CLEARSPAN CARPORTS 20 Revision date 12 26 07 SIDE PROFILE 104968F Purlin S20P058 Base Rail 5 0 Rafter Spacing 20 0 Length Purlin S20P058 Base Rail S20P124 S20P124 on center on center ...

Page 21: ...21 CLEARSPAN CARPORTS Revision date 12 26 07 SIDE PROFILE 104969F 5 0 Rafter Spacing 25 0 Length Base Rail S20P124 S20P060 S20P124 Purlin S20P058 Base Rail Purlin S20P058 on center on center ...

Page 22: ...CLEARSPAN CARPORTS 22 Revision date 12 26 07 SIDE PROFILE 104970F Base Rail S20P124 S20P124 S20P120 5 0 Rafter Spacing 30 0 Length Purlin S20P058 Base Rail Purlin S20P058 on center on center ...

Page 23: ...23 CLEARSPAN CARPORTS Revision date 12 26 07 SIDE PROFILE 104971F Base Rail S20P124 S20P124 S20P120 S20P060 5 0 rafter spacing 35 0 Length on center on center Purlin S20P058 Base Rail Purlin S20P058 ...

Page 24: ...CLEARSPAN CARPORTS 24 Revision date 12 26 07 SIDE PROFILE 104972F Base Rail S20P124 S20P124 S20P120 S20P120 5 0 rafter spacing 40 0 Length on center on center Purlin S20P058 Base Rail Purlin S20P058 ...

Page 25: ... CLEARSPAN CARPORTS Revision date 12 26 07 SIDE PROFILE 104973F Base Rail S20P124 S20P124 S20P120 S20P120 S20P060 5 0 rafter spacing 45 0 Length on center on center Purlin S20P058 Base Rail Purlin S20P058 ...

Page 26: ... CONNECTIONS NOTE Plain tubing connected using 104075 Base Rail Rafter Connection See View 1 Purlin End Rafter Connection See View 2 Purlin Mid Rafter Connection See View 3 Rafter Brace Connection See View 4 Base Rail Strut Connection See View 5 ...

Page 27: ...rew Purlin S20P048 Purlin PURLIN END RAFTER VIEW 2 12CP20P1 12CP20P1 3 Way Tube Fitting S20P048 Rafter BASE RAIL RAFTER VIEW 1 Plate Tek Screw Tek Screw RAFTER BRACE VIEW 4 NOTE Brace attaches in similar fashion at other end Brace attaches in similar fashion to rafter NOTE Strut Tek Screw BASE RAIL STRUT VIEW 5 105119 Strut ...