ClearSpan Sunblocker Pro Shade User manual

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ClearSpan™
Sunblocker Pro Shade
Diagram may show a different but similar model. Overall length may differ.
STK# DIMENSIONS
103564 26' W x 12' H x 24' L
103565 26' W x 12' H x 48' L
103566 26' W x 12' H x 96' L
©2009 ClearSpan™
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction
is prohibited without permission.
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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.
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. Follow the information below.
• A level site is required. The site must be level to
properly and safely erect and anchor the structure.
• For sites that are not concrete or gravel, placing wood
blocks or other suitable supports under each rafter leg
helps prevent the pipes from sinking or working into the
site.
• 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.
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
assistance 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. Prepare the site (if applicable).
7. Assemble the frame components in the order they are
presented in these instructions.
8. Assemble the frame including the struts (if equipped).
9. Consult the MUST READ document and properly
anchor the assembled frame.
10. Install, tighten, and secure the end panel and main
cover (if equipped). This applies to fabric covers that
stretch over the frame assembly. Your shelter may
include roof panels or side panels or both.
11. Read the care and maintenance information at the end
of these instructions.
12. Complete and return all warranty information if included
and 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 or Rafter Foot: 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 or 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: The pipe assembly that runs perpendicular to
the rafters or framework that supports the main cover.
Purlins 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 and bolts.
• 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.
• 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)
• Wrench, ratchet and socket (recommended)
• Scissors
• Two ropes long enough to reach over the shelter
• Hammers and gloves
• Metal file and metal-cutting saw
• Duct tape (supplied by customer)
• Box cutter or utility knife
• Ladders, work platforms, and other machinery for lifting
designed to work safely at the height of 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
questions, consult the 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
washers (if present).
QUICK START GUIDE
For a quick overview of this shelter and its components,
consult the Quick Start Guide at the back of these
instructions.
Space below is reserved for customer notes.

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The following graphics and photos will help you identify
the different parts and show you how they are used.
(Some parts are not shown.)
FA4482B
Tek Screw
102856
End Clamp
102548
Cross Connector
QH1061
Ratchet
103620b
Plain End Strap
102675
Ground Post
Swaged
Plain
Swaged and Plain Rafter Sections
QH1073
Post Driver
QH1402
Band Clamp
QH1304
5' Strut

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Purlins
Interior
Rafter
Customer-Supplied
Baseboard
Ground Post
Ground Level
End Rafter
Frame length shown may
differ from actual frame.
Side Strut
OVERVIEW
This section is an overview of the process for assembling
your Sunblocker Pro Shade. For details, please see the
Assembling the Sunblocker Pro Shade Components
section. Consult the diagram below to identify main parts of
the shelter.
1. Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure.
2. Assemble the rafters and frame.
3. Anchor the frame.
4. Prepare and attach main cover.
ClearSpan™
Sunblocker Pro Shade

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Ground Level
IMPORTANT: The distance
measured diagonally
between corner ground
posts must be equal for the
building to be square.
4'
on-center
rafter spacing
26'
on-center
width
3. Use a transit or line level to drive the second ground post to the same depth as the first ground post.
4. String a line at least as long as the building 90° from the line between the first and second corner
ground posts. See diagram in upper right corner.
5. After squaring the position of the building, measure the length and drive the third corner ground post.
Repeat for the last corner ground post.
6. After all four corner posts are accurately installed, tie a string line between the tops of the corner
ground posts on the same side of the shelter. The string is used to identify the tops of all remaining
ground posts. The string must remain tight and level.
7. Use a tape measure to mark the 48" on-center locations of the remaining ground posts.
8. Drive the remaining ground posts into the ground at the required 48" on-center width and the height
identified by the string.
NOTE: Verify that the holes in the ground posts are in the proper position and that each post is plumb
and driven to the correct depth.
Outside of
Shelter
Inside of
Shelter
Ground
Post
1LAYOUT AND SQUARE THE SITE AND SET GROUND POSTS
After the site is prepared, lay out the building site. Taking these
steps before assembling the shelter saves time and ensures that
the structure is positioned as desired.
Ground posts must be driven to the proper depth. Width of the
shelter is measured from the center of one ground post to the
center of the remaining ground post.
1. Identify a corner where a ground post will be positioned and
drive the first ground post into the ground. See diagrams.
2. After the first corner ground post is in place, string a line
the width of the building (26' center-to-center) and drive the
second corner ground post into the ground just enough to
hold it in place.
NOTE: A transit can be used to ensure an
accurate 90° angle, or the 3-4-5 rule can be
used. Refer to diagram. Using multiples of
3-4-5 such as 6-8-10 or 12-16-20 helps to
maintain an accurate 90° angle.
ATTENTION: Position the pre-drilled
holes facing to the inside/outside of
the shelter so they can be aligned with
the bolt holes in the rafter legs.
To align the bolt holes in the ground
posts with those in the rafter after
driving the ground posts, insert a
tapered rod or pry bar into a ground
post bolt hole and turn the post using
the rod or pry bar.
NOTE: Insert the QH1072 ground post driver into the top of the
ground post to protect the post and drive the post into the ground.
The top of the post will be one (1) foot above the finished grade
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END RAFTER ASSEMBLY
Complete the following steps for the two (2) end rafters only.
1. Slide four (4) end clamps (#102856) and two (2) band clamps
(#QH1402) onto the rafter in the locations noted below.
2. Repeat the same procedure for the final end rafter.
3. Continue with the Frame Assembly instructions.
2RAFTER ASSEMBLY
Rafter Assembly Procedure
Each rafter assembly consists of five (5) rafter pipes:
two (2) swaged pipe sections (#26R1601D) (drilled
for ground posts), two (2) swaged pipe section
(#26R1601) (not drilled) and one (1) plain pipe section
(#26R1602).
1. Select the five (5) pipes needed to assemble a
rafter and arrange these on a flat surface as shown
to the right for assembly.
2. Slide the swaged portion of each rafter pipe into
the plain end of the pipe as shown.
3. With the main rafter pipes seated at each joint and
the rafter positioned on a flat surface, secure each
joint with a single self-tapping Tek screw. Position
Tek screw approximately 1" from pipe joint.
ATTENTION: Do not secure the drilled pipes until
the rafter is attached to the ground posts. This
allows holes in the drilled pipes to be aligned with
those in the ground posts.
4. Assemble rafters as described and continue with
the additional steps to complete the assembly of
the two end rafters.
NOTE: Do not secure the clamps
to the rafter at this time. These
clamps will be repositioned
during frame assembly when the
purlins are added.
Use a piece of duct tape (if
desired) to keep the clamps from
sliding when the rafter is lifted
into position. View of the end
rafter and clamps as shown from
the outside when the frame is
assembled.
ATTENTION: Install the screws so they will not
touch the cover once it is installed. This is typically
on the backside of the rafter, which will be the
surface visible from the inside of the shelter once
the frame is assembled.
(#26R1601)
(#26R1602)
(#26R1601D)
1˝
Tek screw

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A
Ground Level
4'
on-center
rafter
spacing
Frame shown may differ
from actual frame.
3FRAME ASSEMBLY
Frame Assembly Procedure
1. Using the proper lifts and with assistance, carefully stand
the first end rafter assembly and place the leg pipes into
the first set of ground posts. Position the bolt side of the
end clamps to the inside of the frame as shown below.
IMPORTANT: Brace the first rafter in position as
needed to keep it from moving. Bracing is removed after
additional rafters are installed and secured to the other
rafters.
2. Align the top hole in the ground post with the hole in the
rafter and insert a 5/16" x 2-1/2" machine bolt with the
head to the outside of the shelter. Install the nut. See
diagram A.
3. Place an interior rafter assembly into the second set of
ground posts and secure the rafter to the ground posts as
previously described.
Inside of
Shelter
5/16" x 2-1/2"
Bolt
5/16"
Nut
Outside of
Shelter
Rafter
Ground
Post
A
Outside of
Shelter
Inside of
Shelter

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4'
on-center
rafter
spacing
A & C
B & D
E
Ground Level
NOTE: The purlin assembly
consists of 1.315'' x 75''
(#131S075) swaged pipes
and one (1) 1.315'' x 73.5''
(#131P0735) plain pipe.
Consult Side Profile diagrams
in the Quick Start section for
pipe identification.
FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued)
4. Position the cross connector at the peak of the inside rafter assembly as
shown in diagram B.
5. Locate one (1) swaged 75" purlin section and insert the swaged end
through the upper clamp on the end rafter and through an upper cross
connector on the interior rafter as shown in diagrams A & B.
6. Verify that both rafters are plumb and properly spaced (4' on center),
and that the purlin does not extend more than ½'' past the end clamp.
7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 for the remaining purlin runs.
8. Tighten the cross connectors on the inside rafter and tighten the end
clamps on the end rafter to secure the first sections of purlin pipe.
9. Continue adding rafters and purlin pipes until the frame is assembled.
Secure all purlin splices using Tek screws (diagram E).
10. Finish the purlins using the plain, shorter pipes (#131P0735). Attach
them to the final end rafter to complete the frame assembly.
NOTE: If the end rafter is plumb and a purlin extends past the end
of the rafter, cut the last section of purlin pipe to the required length.
Typically purlin pipes do not require cutting. Verify that you have the
correct plain pipe before cutting any pipe to complete the purlin.
11. Once all rafters are set and the purlins are
in place and secured, return to each end
clamp and cross connector and install Tek
screws through each clamp and into the
rafter and purlin to secure the clamps. See
diagrams C & D.
12. Return to each rafter and, using Tek
screws, secure the joint between the lower
rafter pipes and the upper rafter pipes and
continue with the following procedure.
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CAUTION: To prevent
damage to the cover, the ends
of the purlins should extend
no more than ½'' past the end
clamps. The bolt side of the
end clamps must go toward
the “inside'' of the shelter.
To the
inside of
the shelter
1/2''
Interior
Rafter
Purlin
B
Purlin
End
Rafter
A
Tek
Screw
Tek
Screw
Interior
Rafter
Purlin
End
Rafter
Purlin
C D

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4BASEBOARD INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED)
SPECIAL NOTE: Baseboards for Frame
These instructions recommend installing a baseboard
along each side of the frame. The baseboard runs
from the front to the back of the building.
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 ground posts from working into the ground.
Depending on the building, it also provides a surface
to attach struts or other building components.
Consult instructions, or contact Customer Service for
additional information regarding baseboards.
Gather the parts:
• Treated or recycled plastic lumber (supplied by customer)
• 1/4" x 3-1/2" carriage bolts and nuts (may not work for baseboards with a thickness greater than
1-1/2")
NOTE: The following procedure describes one way to install the recommended baseboards. The
size and type of the baseboard you choose may require the use of alternative steps. When properly
installed, baseboards run the length of the frame.
On the outside of the frame, attach the first baseboard to the ground posts using the 1/4" x 3-1/2"
carriage bolts and nuts. Continue adding baseboards to complete the first run. Splices are made
between posts as shown. Use a short section of baseboard to secure separate baseboards at a splice.
NOTE: The boards should be at ground level or slightly into grade to prevent the shelter from sinking
and to create a seal along the bottom. After installing the baseboards, continue with these instructions.
Ground
Level
Inside of
Shelter
Outside of
Shelter
Fasteners used to secure
a baseboard splice are
supplied by the customer.
Customer-Supplied
Baseboard
Customer-Supplied
Baseboard

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FINAL FRAME INSPECTION FOR
COVER INSTALLATION
Before the cover is installed, complete
these steps to prepare the frame for
cover installation.
1. Verify that all fasteners are installed
and tight.
2. Inspect the frame for fasteners
that are installed in areas where
the main cover meets the frame.
Reposition these fasteners (if
possible) or wrap with tarp or duct
tape to protect the cover.
3. Inspect all pipe and connections for
sharp edges and file smooth and/or
wrap with duct tape.
5SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION
Complete these steps to install the four (4) side struts:
1. Locate one strut and position it between one first interior rafter leg and the leg of the second interior
rafter as shown below.
2. Attach one end of the strut to the previously installed band clamp as shown in the diagram below.
NOTE: Head of bolt on the band clamp must face the outside.
3. Attach the remaining end of the strut to the baseboard using a customer-supplied wood screw. See
the diagram below for location.
NOTE: A baseboard provides a place to attach each strut and helps keep the ground posts at the
required depth. The customer is responsible for providing a baseboard for this frame.
If no baseboard is used, pre-drill mounting hole in ground post, reposition strut and attach using a
customer-supplied fastener.
4. Repeat the above steps to attach the remaining side struts to the shelter.
5. After securing the struts, verify that all clamps are secured with a Tek screw to the rafters.
End
Rafter
Ground Level
Baseboard
Baseboard is required to
secure strut as shown.
Strut
Interior
Rafter
Strut
End Rafter
Band
Clamp
Photo shows the strut
attached to the inside of
the customer- supplied
baseboard.
Attach strut to baseboard
using customer-supplied
wood screw.
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PREPARE MAIN COVER
Assembly Procedure
NOTE: When handling the main cover and setting it in position, do not pull on the end straps. They will pull
out of the cover.
WARNING: To prevent damage to the cover and to prevent serious personal injury, DO NOT attempt to
install the main cover on windy days.
1. Fasten a ratchet to the end rafter using a Tek screw as shown below. The ratchet should be as low as
possible and still operate. Repeat this step for the remaining corners.
2. Assemble two cover conduits. Start each conduit
assembly with one plain pipe and add 75" swaged pipes
to arrive at the correct length. Consult the Side Profile
Diagram in the Quick Start section for pipe identification.
Secure each pipe joint with a Tek screw and wrap each
joint using customer-supplied duct tape.
3. After assembling the cover conduits, locate the main cover and partially unfold it on a clean, smooth
surface near the frame. Unfold the main cover with the inside surface facing up and the straps
positioned at the front and back of the frame. If the cover is "fan folded" (see below), unroll, but do not
unfold cover at this time.
4. Align the cover ends–ends have pre-installed straps–with the ends of the shelter and insert one cover
conduit into each side pocket of the main cover. Tape or cover the end of conduit with part of a plastic
soda bottle and insert that end into the pocket for easier installation. Remove the plastic bottle after the
conduit is installed.
5. Continue with the installation of the main cover.
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Cover
Ends w/
Strapping
Cover Conduits
Conduit Pocket
Conduit Pocket
Pull this end up
and over frame
FRONT
BACK
Example of a fan-
folded cover.
NOTE: Frame shown
may differ from actual
frame. Cover installation
is the same.
End Rafter
Ratchet
Tek
Screw
Use liquid dish soap to lubricate
the conduit and pocket when
inserting the conduit if needed.

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7WARNING: To prevent damage to the
cover and to prevent serious personal
injury, DO NOT attempt to install the
main cover on windy days.
Main Cover Procedure
1. To pull the cover over the frame, attach a rope to each end
of the cover conduit positioned farthest from the frame if
the cover was spread out on the ground. If the cover is fan
folded, tie the rope or straps to the conduit that is on the
top of the folded cover. Wrap the rope around the conduit
a few times to prevent it from slipping off.
NOTE: Depending on the length of the cover it may be necessary to attach additional ropes to the
cover conduit between the end ropes by cutting a small opening in the cover pocket and tying the rope
around the conduit. DO NOT cut through.
2. With all ropes attached to the cover conduit, lift and carry the conduit and cover toward the base of the
assembled frame. This is the conduit that will be pulled over the frame to the other side.
3. Toss the ropes over the frame and pull the cover into position. One person is required at each rope.
NOTE: Use lifts and additional assistants (if needed) to help pull the cover up and over the frame.
4. Once the main cover is pulled into position, center the cover on the frame and remove the ropes.
Loosely secure the ends of the cover to the ratchets attached to the front and back end rafters.
ATTENTION: Do not tighten the straps at this time.
PULL MAIN COVER OVER FRAME
Gather the parts:
• Main cover (with conduits inserted)
• Ropes (provided by customer) or strap long enough to reach over the frame
• Box cutter or utility knife
WARNING: To prevent damage and injury, do not leave the cover unattended if it has not been properly
secured. Use ropes or straps to keep the cover from blowing off the frame during installation.
NOTE: Frame shown
may differ in length from
actual frame. Cover
installation is the same.
Cover
Conduit
Ropes
FRONT
BACK

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ATTACH MAIN COVER
ATTENTION: Position ratchets as evenly as possible. Consult Side Profile diagrams for ratchet positioning.
1. Using the main cover as a guide, attach ratchets to the rafters on either side of the shelter.
NOTE: If baseboard is installed, attach ratchets to the baseboard using customer-supplied fasteners.
2. Move to the other side of the shelter and install ratchets immediately across from each other on same
rafter.
3. Above one ratchet, make a slit in the cover conduit pocket and insert a 3' section of plain strap through
the slit and around the cover conduit.
NOTE: DO NOT cut through the main cover. Cut through the conduit pocket only.
4. Thread the plain strap ends into the ratchet and slightly tighten.
5. Repeat the steps for the remaining ratchets.
6. Using additional help (if needed) tighten the main cover beginning with the ratchets along the side of
the shelter frame.
NOTE: Loosen the ratchets if needed to remove excess strap and tighten. If the main cover is not
centered as desired, the ratchets can be repositioned (higher or lower) as needed and the main cover
retightened.
7. After the side ratchets are tightened, return to the front and back end wall ratchets and tighten.
8. Fold the skirt of main cover down and over the ratchets to complete the installation of the main cover.
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Frame and ratchet location may differ from
actual frame.

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OPTIONAL END PANEL INSTALLATION
To purchase the optional panels for your shelter, contact Customer Service at 1.800.245.9881 for
additional information. If you do not have panels to install, continue by reading the Shelter Care and
Maintenance information.
The following procedure describes attaching an end panel to an end rafter. Some steps may not apply to
your (or a custom) end panel.
SPECIAL NOTE: Depending on their locations and the main shelter design, it may be necessary to
remove the ratchets used to secure the main cover bonnet at the ends of the building before the end panel
is attached. These ratchets are reinstalled once the end panel is attached.
The end panel and frame shown in the diagrams that follow may differ in design and size. The steps to
install the basic end panel are the same despite these obvious differences.
Required parts include:
• End panel and fabric clips
• Tek screws and washers
Complete these steps to install a typical end panel:
1. Spread the end panel out on the ground (pocket side up) and center the end panel as needed.
2. With the proper lift positioned inside the frame and with assistance, pull the end panel up and over the
top of the end rafter. Square the end panel on the end frame. Verify that the bottom edge is flush with
the ground.
3. With the lower edge of the end panel in position, attach the fabric clips to secure the end panel to the
rafter. Evenly space the fabric clips at 24" intervals. Keep the panel evenly and tightly stretched as you
go. Trim excess if desired.
4. Reattach the bonnet ratchets of the main cover and tighten the main cover.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO PULL THE END
PANEL INTO POSITION
ON WINDY OR STORMY
DAYS!
Frames shown above may differ from actual frame.
End Panel
View shows the inside surface
of the end panel.
View of end panel
from inside the
frame
Fabric Clips
9

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SHELTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Proper care and maintenance of your shelter is important.
Check the following items periodically to properly maintain
your shelter:
• Regularly check the main cover and panels (if
equipped) to see that these remain tight and in proper
repair.
• Check connections and all fasteners to verify that they
remain tight.
• Do not climb or stand on the shelter at anytime.
• Remove debris and objects that may accumulate on
the shelter. Use tools that will not damage the cover
when removing debris.
• Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation. Use
tools that will not damage the cover when removing
snow.
• Check the contents of the shelter to verify that
nothing is touching the cover or the side panels that
could cause damage.
• Check the anchoring system to ensure that all
components are tight and in good repair.
• If the shelter is moved, inspect all parts and
connections before reassembling.
• For replacement or missing parts, call 1-800-245-9881
for assistance.
NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings,
ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any
tested loading criteria.
Space below is reserved for customer notes.

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QUICK START GUIDE
26' Wide Sunblocker Pro Shade Building
13'-0 1/4"
Shelter Height
Grid Represents 12" Squares
F
F
R
R
O
O
N
N
T
T
26'-0"
Shelter Width
Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame.
Ground Level

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Ground Level
26R1601D 26R1601D
26R1602
102675 Ground Post 102675 Ground Post
Purlin Connection
See Connection Note Purlin Connection
See Connection Note
Purlin Connection
See Connection Note
Purlin Connection
See Connection Note
Strut Connection
Strut Connection
Connection Note
Purlin Connected to end rafters using 102856 clamp. Purlin Connected to mid rafters using 102548 clamp.
26R160126R1601
FRONT PROFILE

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24'-0"
Shelter Length
48"
Rafter Spacing
131S075 131S075 131S075 131S0735
Customer-Supplied
Baseboards
(center-to-center)
on-center
RRR
Attach side ratchets to the rafters labeled with an R.
Purlin and cover conduit run
SIDE PROFILE - 103564
Ground
Level