ClearSpan PB02902R4 User manual

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Revision date: September 2007ldg STK# DIMENSIONS
PB02902R4 18' W x 16' H x 32' L
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YOU MUST READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU
BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER.
Thank you for purchasing this ClearSpan™ shelter. When
properly assembled and maintained, this product will
provide years of reliable service. These instructions include
helpful hints and important information needed to safely
assemble and properly maintain the shelter. Please read
these instructions before you begin.
If you have any questions during the assembly, contact
Customer Service for assistance.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Wear eye protection.
• Wear head protection.
• Wear gloves when handling metal tubes.
• Use a portable GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
when working with power tools and cords.
• Do not climb on the shelter or framing during or after
construction.
• Do not occupy the shelter during high winds,
tornadoes, or hurricanes.
• Provide adequate ventilation if the structure is
enclosed.
• Do not store hazardous materials in the shelter.
• Provide proper ingress and egress to prevent
entrapment.
ANCHORING INSTRUCTIONS
Prior to assembling this shelter, please read the anchoring
precautions and instructions included with the kit.
Anchoring instructions are included in the MUST READ
document. You must anchor the building after the frame is
assembled and before the cover is installed.
WARNING: The anchor assembly is an integral part
of the shelter construction. Improper anchoring may
cause shelter instability and failure of the structure.
Failing to anchor the shelter properly will void the
manufacturer's warranty and may cause serious injury
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 should be away from structures that could
cause snow to drift on or around the building.
• Do not position the shelter where large loads such as
snow and ice, large tree branches, or other overhead
obstacles could fall.
SITE
After choosing a location, proper preparation of the site is
essential. The following site characteristics will help ensure
the integrity of the structure.
• The support structure must be level to properly and
safely erect and anchor the frame.
• If the site is not level, use footings to provide a secure
base for the structure. Pre-cast concrete blocks,
pressure-treated wood posts, or poured footings are all
acceptable when properly used.
Consult a professional and qualified contractor for
additional information if needed.
• Drainage: Water draining off the structure and from
areas surrounding the site should drain away from the
site to prevent damage to the site, the structure, and
contents of the structure.
WARNING: The individuals assembling this structure
are responsible for designing and furnishing all
temporary bracing, shoring and support needed during
the assembly process. For safety reasons, those who
are not familiar with recognized construction methods
and techniques must seek the help of a qualified
contractor.

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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Following the instructions as presented will help ensure
the proper assembly of your shelter. Failing to follow these
steps may result in an improperly assembled and anchored
shelter and will void all warranty and protection the owner is
entitled to.
The steps outlining the assembly process are as follows:
1. Verify that all parts are included in the shipment. Notify
Customer Service for questions or concerns.
2. Read these instructions, the Must Read document, and
all additional documentation included with the shipment
before you begin assembling the shelter.
3. Gather the tools, bracing, ladders (and lifts), and
assistants needed to assemble the shelter.
4. Check the weather before you install the roof cover
and any panels (if equipped). Do not install covers or
panels on a windy or stormy day.
5. Re-evaluate the location and site based on the
information and precautions presented in the
documentation included with the shipment.
6. Lay out the site (if this has not been completed).
7. Assemble the frame components in the order they are
presented in these instructions.
8. Assemble the frame including the bracing (if equipped).
9. Consult the Must Read document for anchoring
comments and instructions.
10. Install, tighten, and secure the end panel (if equipped)
and main cover. This applies to fabric covers that
stretch over the frame assembly.
11. Read the care and maintenance information at the end
of these instructions.
12. Complete and return all warranty information as
instructed.
LIST OF WORDS AND PHRASES
Before you begin, it is important to become familiar with the
words and phrases used in this instruction manual.
These words and phrases are common to most
ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of
the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may
not apply to this particular shelter.) These terms describe
the shipped parts and can also be found on the materials
list/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 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-way and 4-way couplers
are used. In some larger applications, couplers are
used to secure the joints of the different rafter sections
during the assembly of the rafters. Some shelters do
not use couplers.
• Foot, Rafter Foot , or Base Plate: The part attached
to and found at the base of the rafter or leg of the
shelter. Depending on the shelter, the foot is an
optional purchase. Some shelters do not offer an
optional foot. Some use 1-way connectors; others use
ground posts.
• Must Read Document: This document includes
building and shelter anchoring instructions, steps for
end wall reinforcement, safety precautions, and notices
and warnings. The Must Read document is sent with all
shelters and buildings. If you did not receive a Must
Read document, contact Customer Service to request
one.
• On-Center: Term used to describe a measurement
taken from the vertical center of the rafter or frame
member to the vertical center of another.
• Purlin or Angled (or Lateral) Bracing: The pipe
assemblies that run perpendicular to the rafters
or framework that supports the main cover. These
assemblies are found on the sides and roof areas of
the assembled frame, are evenly spaced, and typically
run from the front to the back of the shelter.
• Plain or Straight Pipe: A term used to describe a pipe
that has the same diameter or width throughout its
entire length.
• Strut: A strut is usually a length of pipe with two
flattened ends and is used for diagonal bracing of the
shelter frame. A strut is typically secured to the frame
work by special brackets, bolts, and/or clamps.
• Swaged End or Swaged Pipe: The term “swaged''
refers to the tapered end of the pipe or tube. Swaged
ends of a pipe can be inserted into couplers and the
straight ends of other pipes of the same diameter.
• Tek Screw: A self-tapping fastener used to secure pipe
joints and to fasten brackets to rafters.

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REQUIRED TOOLS
The following list identifies the main tools needed to
assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be
needed depending on the structure, location, and
application.
• Tape measure or measuring device
• Fine point marker to mark the location on tubing
• Variable speed drill and impact driver (cordless with
extra batteries works best)
• Wrenches or ratchet and socket set (recommended)
• Scissors or utility knife to cut cover material and strap
• Tool to cut cable to the required length
• Hammers and gloves
• Ladders, work platforms, and other machinery for lifting
designed to work safely at the height of the shelter
• Rope (or straps) for cover installation
UNPACK AND IDENTIFY PARTS
The following steps help ensure that you have all the
necessary parts before you begin.
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
questions, consult the Pictorial Parts Guide and all
shelter diagrams throughout these instructions for
clarification, or contact Customer Service.
NOTE: At this time, you do not need to open the plastic
bags containing the fasteners (if used).
QUICK START GUIDE
For a quick overview of this shelter and its components,
consult the Quick Start Guide near the back of these
instructions.
The pages of the Quick Start Guide show exploded views
of all critical connections. Use the diagrams in the Quick
Start section to assemble the building frame.
Consult the remainder of these instructions for important
details that will help during the construction.
SPECIAL NOTE: Baseboards for Frame
These instructions describe installing a baseboard under
the rafter feet (recommended) along each side of the
frame. The baseboard runs from the front to the back of the
frame. It is also used under the base rail of the end walls
(when equipped) to keep the building frame on the same
plane.
This baseboard is not included with the shipment and must
be supplied by the customer. Treated or recycled plastic
lumber works well for a baseboard.
The baseboard, when installed properly, helps prevent
the shelter from sinking into the ground when anchored.
Baseboards also provide a surface to attach rafter feet or
other building components.
Consult these instructions, or contact Customer Service for
additional information regarding baseboards.
Customer-Supplied
Baseboard

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The following graphics and photos will help you identify
the different parts of the building. Consult the Quick Start
Guide for additional details and diagrams. (All parts are not
shown.)
FA4482B
Tek Screw
QH1061
1" Ratchet
Swaged
Plain
Swaged and Plain Rafter Sections
(not all pieces are shown)
QH1065
2" Ratchet
AS1003
3/16" Cable Clamp
AS1083
3/16" Cable Thimble
104302
2.375" Pipe Fitting w/ Base
102546
Cross Connector
103856
Band Clamp
QH1070
Purlin Strap
GW1172 Turnbuckle