FarmTek 820PC User manual

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Portable Canopies
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STK# DIMENSIONS
820PC 8’ W x 20’ L

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YOU MUST READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU
BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER.
Thank you for purchasing this FarmTek® 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 MUST
READ document included with the shipment.
WARNING: The anchor assembly is an integral part of
the shelter construction. Improper anchoring may
cause shelter instability and failure of the structure
to perform as designed. 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 shelter.
• 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 helps to ensure the
integrity of the structure.
• 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 o󰀨 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. 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 struts (if equipped).
9. Consult the MUST READ document and properly
anchor the assembled frame.
10. Install, tighten, and secure the main cover and panels
(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 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
FarmTek® shelters and identify the di󰀨erent 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 denitions 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 di󰀨erent 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 o󰀨er 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: 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
attened 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 identies 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
• Hammers and gloves
• Ladders, work platforms, and other machinery for lifting
designed to work safely at the height of the shelter.
QUICK START DIAGRAMS
For a quick overview of the shelter and its components,
consult the Quick Start diagrams at the back of these
instructions.
Continue with FRAME ASSEMBLY procedures that follow.
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 clarication, or contact Customer
Service at 1-800-245-9881.
NOTE: At this time, you do not need to open the plastic
bags containing smaller parts such as fasteners or
washers.
ALTERNATIVE ASSEMBLY INFORMATION
These instructions describe assembling the entire roof
section of the shelter rst. The frame is then lifted and the
legs added. For long shelters or when limited assistance
is available, constructing the frame and legs in sections
suitable for lifting and moving and working from one end to
the other is an alternative assembly method. (This method
is not shown.)
To assembly the frame in sections, read these instructions
rst and adapt the steps as needed. Consult all diagrams
and the Quick Start section of this manual to better
understand how the frame is assembled before you begin.
Install the main cover as a single unit after the frame is
assembled and anchored.

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The following graphics and photos will help you identify the
di󰀨erent parts. (Some parts are not shown.)
CC4595
Tie Down 8'' Snugger Ball
102191
3-Way Coupler
3-Way Coupler
(includes lock bolt)
3-Way Coupler
(no lock bolt)
There can be two types of couplers used during the assembly of the shelter: those that include an installed locking eyebolt
and those that do not. See above.
If the couplers included with your shelter do not have an installed lock bolt, use a self-tapping Tek screw to secure the
di󰀨erent pipes to the couplers during the assembly process. The self-tapping Tek screws are included with the shipment.
ATTENTION: Tek screws are sent with all shelters of this type. For couplers with locking eyebolts, install the Tek screws at
each pipe connection for additional security if desired.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury and damage to the shelter, fasten and tighten a Tek screw at each pipe and
coupler joint.
To prevent cover damage, install the Tek screw so that it does not touch the main cover or any optional side or end
panels once these are installed.
ADDITIONAL PARTS IDENTIFICATION NOTES
In some instances, there can be di󰀨erences between the parts that are shown and referenced in the instructions and
the parts that are shipped with the shelter. These di󰀨erences do not a󰀨ect the integrity of the shelter, but can change the
assembly procedures.
The information that follows identies possible changes in the assembly procedure found in this instruction document.
Please implement these changes during the assembly of the shelter.
4-Way Coupler
(no lock bolt)
4-Way Coupler
(includes lock bolt)
102192
4-Way Coupler

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WeatherShield Canopies
Purlins
Pipe Identication
Location Pipe Quantity
Rafter 131P0495 1
Purlin 131P068 & 131S052 1 each
Rafter
102191
102191
Rafter
Rafter
Purlins
ASSEMBLE THE MAIN ROOF FRAME
This section is an overview of the process for assembling
your roof frame. See illustration below to identify main parts
of the frame.
1. Locate the required couplers and pipes and assemble
the roof frame as shown below.
2. Secure each pipe in the coupler using the locking
eyebolt. If the couplers are not equipped with locking
eyebolts, secure each pipe in the coupler using a Tek
screw.
3. Secure each purlin pipe joint with a Tek screw and then
tape the screw to protect the cover when it is installed.
ATTENTION: Position Tek screws so they will not touch
the main covers or side panels (if equipped) when
these are installed.
All locking eyebolts of the couplers must be installed to
the inside of the shelter.
Main Cover Installation Note:
If the conditions are calm, the main cover can be installed
after the main roof frame is assembled as shown below.
Do not install the main cover during windy or stormy
conditions.
NOTE: Diagram (right)
shows how to secure
the pipe to the coupler
using Tek screws if
locking eyebolts are
not present.
102192

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Leg
131P068
Pipe Identication
Location Pipe Length
Leg 131P068 68"
INSTALL LEGS
This section describes attaching the legs to the roof frame.
See illustration below to identify main parts of the frame.
1. Using the leg pipes, insert the legs into the 3-way and
4-way couplers of the main frame. Do not install the
main frame legs during a storm or windy day.
2. Secure each pipe in the coupler using the locking
eyebolt. If the couplers are not equipped with locking
eyebolts, secure each pipe in the coupler using a Tek
screw.
ATTENTION: If used, position Tek screws so they will
not touch the main cover when installed.
3. Inspect the frame for sharp edges or Tek screws that
could damage the covers. Reinstall the Tek screws if
necessary (or rotate the pipes) and remove or tape any
sharp edges.
4. After the entire frame is assembled, verify that each
locking eyebolt is tight.
5. Set the frame in the desired location and measure
diagonally from corner-to-corner to square the frame.
The diagonal measurements will be identical when the
frame is square.
6. Properly anchor the assembled frame as described in
the MUST READ document included with the shipment.
NOTE: DO NOT install the cover without anchoring the
frame.
7. After anchoring the frame, continue with attaching the
main cover.

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INSTALL THE MAIN FRAME COVER
After the frame is properly squared and anchored, install
the main cover.
Gather the parts:
• Snugger ball tie downs (#CC4595)
• Main cover
NOTE: Assistance is required to install the main cover.
1. Locate the main cover, unfold it along the assembled
frame, and drape it over the frame and into position.
2. Take the snugger ball tie downs, feed the stretch cord
through a grommet, and attach the main cover to
the assembled frame. Use one snugger ball for each
grommet.
NOTE: Optional gable ends and side panels are
attached to the frame with snugger ball tie downs in the
same manner as the cover.
WARNING: To prevent property damage
and personal injury, do not install the
cover on a windy or stormy day.
NOTE: Dashed lines show where to
attach the main cover to the frame.
The main cover will not wrap
around the frame piping.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Proper care and maintenance of the shelter will help to
ensure years of service. The following items identify areas
that should be periodically checked to ensure that your
shelter is maintained properly:
• Regularly check the roof covers 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 shelter at anytime.
• Remove debris and objects that can 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 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.
• Never pack the covers when they are wet. Always dry
them before you pack the shelter.
• For replacement or missing parts, call 1-800-245-9881
for assistance.
NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings,
FarmTek® shelters and greenhouses do not have any
tested loading criteria.
GABLE END AND SIDE PANEL INSTALLATION
Gable ends and side panels are used to provide privacy
and protection from wind and weather. These optional
panels are attached to the sides of the frame in the same
manner as the main cover is attached.
Contact Customer Service at 1-800-245-9881 if you want to
order the optional panels for your shelter.
1. Locate the ball tie-downs and select one side panel.
2. Unfold the panel along the side of the frame where it
will be installed.
NOTE: Gable end panels are designed to t the peak
of the frame. Consult the photo below when installing
the optional panels.
3. Attach the panel to the frame using the ball tie downs.
Refer to the main cover installation if needed.
NOTE: The optional panels will not wrap around the
frame. A space will remain between the panel and the
frame around the perimeter of the panel.
4. Continue by installing the remaining optional panels.
5. After all panels are installed, read the shelter care and
maintenance information that follows.
Outside view

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QUICK START GUIDE
8' Wide Portable Canopies

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FRONT PROFILE
131P068
131P0495
Ends:
Middle:
102191 102192
Ends:
Middle
:
102191 102192
Ends:
Middle:
102191 102192

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SIDE PROFILE
20'-0" Length
131P068 131S052131P068 131S052

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CONNECTIONS
End Rafter-
Purlin
Connection
View 1
Mid Rafter-
Purlin
Connection
View 2
102191
Purlin
Rafter
View 2
Mid Rafter-
Purlin
Connection
Rafter
Leg
Purlin
102192
View 1
End Rafter-
Purlin
Connection