FarmTek Chick-Inn Series, Manual

Page 1: ...ate 03 15 12 STK DIMENSIONS 103739 26 W x 24 L 103740 26 W x 36 L 103741 26 W x 48 L Chick Inn 26 Wide Photo may show a different but similar model 2012 FarmTek All Rights Reserved Reproduction is pro...

Page 2: ...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 selecte...

Page 3: ...ist spec sheets included with the shipment To aid in the assembly read through the following definitions before you begin to assemble your shelter Conduit An assembly of pipes used to secure the main...

Page 4: ...e Pictorial Parts Guide and all shelter diagrams for clarification or contact Customer Service NOTE At this time you do not need to open the plastic bags containing smaller parts such as fasteners or...

Page 5: ...er FA2071 Eyebolt QH1330 Angled Bracket 100441 Nut Setter CC6212 CC6214 Fabric Clips QH1400 and QH1404 Band Clamp 104074 Square to Round Tube Connect Bracket 103395 Spin Handle 103396 Universal Joint...

Page 6: ...llustration below to identify main parts of the assembly 1 Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble the rafters and the frame 3 Square and anchor the frame 4 Install the end pa...

Page 7: ...tain an accurate 90 angle 3 After squaring the position of the building and placing a stake at all corners string a line between the stakes to mark the base of the building 4 Next paint or mark a line...

Page 8: ...nto the rafter in the locations noted below Do not secure the clamps to the rafter at this time These clamps are repositioned during the frame assembly when the purlins are added View of the end rafte...

Page 9: ...are for the frame assembly Purlin pipe shown is installed during the frame assembly procedure 3 Repeat the same procedure for the final end rafter 4 Continue with the FRAME ASSEMBLY instructions that...

Page 10: ...nd rafter See circles above 5 Verify that both rafters are plumb and properly spaced on center and tighten the upper clamps CAUTION To prevent cover damage the ends of the purlins should extend no mor...

Page 11: ...ver damage DO NOT allow the purlin to extend beyond the end rafter If the last end rafter is plumb and the purlin run extends beyond the end of the rafter cut the last section of purlin pipe to the re...

Page 12: ...R THE FRAME Once the frame is anchored properly continue with these instructions WARNING Securing the rafter mounting feet if equipped to baseboards set on the site is not a substitute for properly an...

Page 13: ...If found file smooth and cover with layers of duct tape to protect the cover 5 Verify that all bolts are positioned with the heads to the outside of the frame Tape the bolts and rafter joints before...

Page 14: ...conduit fits the end wall Do not secure the pipe joints of the base rail at this time BACK END WALL PANEL INSTALLATION The back end frame vertical conduits slide into vertical pockets sewn in the bac...

Page 15: ...ng 11 Insert a vertical conduit into a vertical pocket until the end of the conduit can be inserted into the tee fitting 12 Insert the end into the tee fitting and tighten the screw to secure the vert...

Page 16: ...snug over the top of the end rafter NOTE Pull the end panel material tight enough that it does not sag but not so tight that the roll up door is pulled out of square 20 Secure the end panel to the end...

Page 17: ...conduit to the roll up door using fabric clips CC6212 and Tek screws Evenly space the fabric clips as shown Diagram shows a similar door Actual clip quantity may differ from what is shown 8 Attach the...

Page 18: ...made as needed 2 Using the dimensions on the End Wall Frame diagrams locate the positions of the vertical door frame members for the door The width of the door determines the frame dimensions for the...

Page 19: ...s installed repeat the steps to assemble the remaining end wall framing 104074 Square to Round Bracket FAH320B Carriage Bolt Drill 5 16 Hole Diagram above shows bracket attached to the top of door jam...

Page 20: ...may differ from actual frame Photo to the right shows an installed roll up door as seen from inside the shelter Door mounting brackets are attached to the door frame extensions shown above Door Frame...

Page 21: ...the backside of the end rafter using a few fabric clips and Tek screws Frame shown above differs from actual frame in design End Panel View shows the inside surface of the end panel 2 With the proper...

Page 22: ...the rafter 7 Move to the door frame for the overhead door and secure the end panel to the jambs and header Evenly space the screws and washers around the perimeter of the door frame on the outside of...

Page 23: ...ou are not installing doors Remove dark shaded area 1 Working from inside the frame mark a 12 16 border along the door jambs and below the header Consult the diagram below These 12 16 flaps are wrappe...

Page 24: ...nstallation of the pedestrian door Secure the end panel to the inside surface of the frame tube using a Tek screw and washer Door Frame Inside surface of End Panel Install Tek screw here Inside View S...

Page 25: ...eded 12 Install Tek screws from the outside through the frame of the door and into the door jamb tubes 13 Evenly space the Tek screws and washers 10 12 around the perimeter of the door 14 Continue by...

Page 26: ...ections required for each cover conduit Nylon Strap Insert Conduit NOTE Position the nylon straps of the main cover at the front and back of the frame Do not insert any purlin pipe into any main cover...

Page 27: ...1 or remove the pocket material as shown Fig 2 to install the strap NOTE Do not fully tighten the side straps at this time Tighten enough to hold the main cover on the frame 11 Beginning at one end o...

Page 28: ...and gearbox will be located 3 Insert a tubing adapter part of 102717 double drive into the conduit and align the holes of the adapter with the drilled holes in the conduit 4 Select one aluminum channe...

Page 29: ...Channel Aluminum Channel End Rafter Flat Washers Threaded Rod 3 8 Nut Top View 9 Slide the Twist of the Wrist mounting plate 103544 over the long bolts and secure the plate with lock nuts 10 Attach t...

Page 30: ...the mounting bracket Roll Up Cover Conduit Cover is not shown Fabric Clips TWIST OF THE WRIST ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION CONTINUED ANTI BILLOW ROPE INSTALLATION Gather the parts Anti billow rope CC5310A F...

Page 31: ...Regularly check the end panels and main cover to see that they remain tight and in proper repair Check connections and all fasteners to verify that they remain tight Do not climb or stand on the shel...

Page 32: ...POLY BUILDINGS 32 Revision date 03 15 12 QUICK START GUIDE 26 Wide Chick Inn Grid Represents 12 Squares FRONT Height 150 15 16 312 Width Frame length shown may differ from actual frame...

Page 33: ...901 26R1901 26R1901 26R1902 Purlin Connection On Joint of Rafter Purlin Connection On Joint of Rafter Purlin Connection On Joint of Rafter Purlin Connection On Joint of Rafter Purlin Connection 8 Abov...

Page 34: ...03 15 12 SIDE PROFILE 103739 R R R R R 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 1 315 COVER CONDUIT AND ROLL UP PIPE ASSEMBLY 4 on center Rafter Spacing 24 Length center to center R Represents a rafter with a...

Page 35: ...SIDE PROFILE 103740 R R R R R 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 R 1 315 COVER CONDUIT AND ROLL UP PIPE ASSEMBLY 4 on center Rafter Spacing 36 Length center to center R Represents a raft...

Page 36: ...ILE 103741 R R R R R R R 1 315 COVER CONDUIT AND ROLL UP PIPE ASSEMBLY 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 4 on center Rafter Spacing 48 Length center to center R Represen...

Page 37: ...urlin Mid Rafter Connection View 1 Purlin Connection View 7 Band Clamp Strut Connection E1 1 0 View 3 Purlin End Rafter Connection E1 1 0 View 2 QH1330 Sq Tube Connection View 4 End Wall End Rafter Co...

Page 38: ...CONNECTION DETAILS VIEW 3 BAND CLAMP STRUT VIEW 4 QH1330 SQ TUBE Sq Tube Sq Tube QH1330 Angle Bracket VIEW 2 PURLIN END RAFTER 1 2 Clamp Purlin Rafter Rafter Strut 1 90 Band Clamp VIEW 1 PURLIN MID R...

Page 39: ...2 CONNECTION DETAILS VIEW 7 PURLIN CONNECTION Sq Tube Sq Tube 1 75 Sq Tube Insert Inside Tek Screw Rafter Sq Tube Carriage Bolt 104074 Z Bracket 1 90 Band Clamp Purlin Purlin Tek Screw VIEW 5 1 75 INS...

Page 40: ...END No Door 10 Dimensions are inside to inside ATTENTION Measure the door and construct the door frame based on those dimensions Ground Level 2 x 2 Tube 2 x 2 Tubes 2 x 2 Tubes 1 5 x 1 5 Tube 2 x 2 T...

Page 41: ...to conform to the angle created by the rafter curve To bend the plate tightly clamp it in a vise so the bend point is centered between the mounting holes Lightly tap the free end of the plate with a s...

Page 42: ...POLY BUILDINGS 42 Revision date 03 15 12 END FRAMING DOOR END Door style shown may differ from actual door Ground Level...

Page 43: ...43 POLY BUILDINGS Revision date 03 15 12 END FRAMING BACK 1 90 Socket Tee 1 90 Pipe Connection View 2 1 90 Pipe QH1330 Connection View 3 Ground Level...

Page 44: ...r 1 90 Vertical Pocket Pipe VIEW 3 1 90 PIPE QH1330 VIEW 2 1 90 SOCKET TEE 1 90 PIPE 1 90 Socket Tee 1 90 End Wall Pipe 1 90 Vertical Pocket Pipe QH1330 Angle Bracket 5 16 x 5 Carriage Bolt Sq Tube Ro...

Page 45: ...wall Pedestrian door is 12 from Roll up door End wall base rail and door framing consists of 2 x 2 square tube cut to length Pedestrian door rough Measure the door and frame the opening based on thos...