VersaTube Grand Covered Walkway User manual

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Grand Covered Walkway
Instruction Manual
for 18’ x 30’2” x 7’ covers
Our unique assembly process quickly transforms the individual pieces into a finished structure that will give you a lifetime of
service. Great care has been taken to ensure complete satisfaction with your purchase. In the unlikely event that there are
any missing or damaged parts, or if you simply need technical assistance, please call our Toll Free Hotline at 1-800-900-
7222 and your questions will be addressed promptly. Thank you for choosing the VersaTube Building System.

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Contents
Safety, Hazard and Maintenance Instructions 3
What You’ll Need 4
Parts List 5
Slab for Walkway Covers 6
Frame Assembly 6-8
Installing Eave Trim 9
Installing Roof Sheet Metal 9-10
Installing Gable Trim 10
Installing Ridge Cap 11

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Safety, Hazard, and Maintenance Instructions
Read the following safety warnings and all instructions in their entirety prior to installation. If you have ques-
tions or are missing any parts, contact Mid-South Metal Products, Inc. (DBA, VersaTube Building Systems)
customer service at 1-800-900-7222 before proceeding.
VersaTube Building Systems designs and manufactures framing products to meet minimum load require-
ments in most areas. It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to determine the specific building code requirements
applicable in the city and/or county of the state in which this product is being erected, and to ensure the prod-
uct is installed with sufficient materials and in such a manner as to comply with the codes.
Metal parts may get hot when exposed to high heat or direct sunlight. Avoid contact with skin and wear pro-
tective gloves and clothing to prevent the possibility of burns.
Standing or walking on the structure could cause damage to the sheet metal panels. If you must walk on the
roof, step within 1’ of a major frame member. The structure must be properly braced to support human
weight. Collapse of the structure may cause serious injury due to weight of components.
Avoid installation on windy days as wind may create hazards during the installation process. Wind may blow
material or cause partially-installed components to collapse prior to being secured or fully installed. The
weight of the components or structure may cause serious injury if it should collapse.
Metal conducts electricity and electrical shock hazards exist since the structure is made of metal. During in-
stallation or storage, keep the structure and all components away from electrical sources. Make sure that
your selected location is away from power lines, underground cables, and any other source of
electrical power. Serious injury or even death may occur if contact is made with electrical current.
In the event that your structure is fully enclosed, be sure to provide proper and adequate ventilation and
egress and ingress. Hazardous, poisonous or noxious substances should not be stored in the structures ab-
sent proper ventilation. Follow all warnings and instructions of the manufacturer of any substance stored in
your building. Also, proper ingress and egress should be provided to prevent persons or children from being
trapped inside the structure.
If metal panels are selected to cover all or a portion of your structure, be careful of the sharp edges which
may cause cuts or lacerations. Wear protective work gloves and suitable clothing for protection and
always take care when handling metal parts.
The VersaTube Building System is an all domestically produced galvanized tubular steel framing system.
Maintenance is required twice annually on particular areas of the framing system i.e. ‘’weld seams” and “cut
or raw ends”. This maintenance is performed by applying any “Zinc coated” silver spray paint found at local
mass merchant or paint store to these areas twice annually or every six (6) months.
All sheet metal cladding applied to the VersaTube frame are attached with self drilling screws with a rubber
washer. These screws produce small shavings when drilling through the cladding. If the shavings are al-
lowed to sit on the sheet metal for an extended period, rust spots will form and promote deterioration. Metal
shavings must be brushed off after installation of the sheet metal. Claims reported against rust spots will not
be honored by VersaTube Building Systems.
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
NOTE
NOTE

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ATTENTION:
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE FOLLOWING NOTE
BEFORE STARTING THE ASSEMBLY OF YOUR SHELTER
NOTE: If during the installation process you have difficulty fitting
frame components together, use an adjustable wrench to open
the end of the receiving tube as shown below. Close wrench
down around bent portion of tube and bend wall outward. It may
also be helpful to hit the center of the swage at the end of the
tube to create more of a lead.
What you’ll need
Strike with
Hammer
Work Gloves 2 Step Ladders
Safety Goggles
Or glasses
Chalk Line & Mason Line
or Nylon String
Pencil/Marker & Felt Marker Tape Measure
Hammer Shovel or Post Hole Digger
Items you may need
Cordless (14 or 18 volt) or Elec-
tric Screw Gun with 5/16"
Socket Drive
Hammer Drill, Masonry Drill Bit 1/2” x 8”, vise grip or other quick clamp (to
assist to plumb frame or clamp sheet metal), adjustable wrench and open
ended wrench, 3/4” & 1/2”

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PARTS LIST
Part Number Description Quantity
PP-60-8 Pin Plate 14
71-5007 Side Post 14
HE-1 2” X 3” X 16 3/4”
Height Extension 14
71-3500 Rafter, (2) Swages 14
71-6000 Peak 7
BK-40 Eave Corner Bracket 14
7700-06000 5' Hat Channel 48
BK-60 Collar Tie Bracket - RH 5
BK-61 Collar Tie Bracket - LH 5
74-8175 2"x2"x81.75", 4.75"
swage 5
7400-4300 2''x2''x43'' 5
71-9999 70pc Bag of 3/4" X #12
Self-Drilling Screws 12
ANC-4
1/2" x 4 1/2"
Expansion Anchor
14

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The VersaTube shelter frame is designed to be placed on a foundation that is level side-to-side and front-to-back. A
minimum of a 4” tick slab is necessary for this Walkway Cover. Check with your local building official if there is a necessary
footing depth. You may also use concrete piers (not shown). If a new slab is being poured, the slab dimensions need to be at
least 18’ 3”W x 30’ 2”L .
Slab for Walkway Covers
STEP 1: FRAME ASSEMBLY
Each frame consists of (2) Pin Plates, (2) Side Posts, (2) Height Extensions, (2) Rafters, (2) Eave Corner Brackets and (1)
Peak. The (5) interior frames also include (1) 2”x2”x81 3/4” with swage, (1) 2”x2”x43” and (2) Collar Tie Brackets. The Eave
Corner Brackets will be installed later in the assembly. Insert each Height Extension into Side Post then into the Rafter, then
each Rafter into the peak. Measure across the width, just below the bend in each Side Post and also at the bottom of each
Side Post to ensure the width is 18’. Screw the Side Posts to the Rafter and each Rafter to the Peak with (4) Framing
Screws per joint. For interior frames attach the horizontals with (6) framing screws. Then connect the collar tie to the rafter
line with Collar Tie Brackets and (16) screws per bracket. Insert a Pin Plate in the bottom of each Side Post, facing the back
of the Walkway Cover (face toward the front for last frame). Attach with (2) Framing Screws per joint. Set the frame flush to
the front of the slab, or in the place chosen to start the Walkway Cover. Once placement is decided, mark the anchor loca-
tion and move the frame out of the way.
Frame Assembly
30’ 2”
18’ 3”
(4) Framing Screws per joint
Peak
Side Post
Pin Plate
Pin Plate
Facing toward
Back of cover
Mark anchor
location
(2) Framing
Screws per joint
Rafter
Height Extension
Collar Tie
Bracket
Collar Tie Bracket
2”x2”x81 3/4”
with swage
2”x2”x43”

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Frame Assembly (continued)
STEP 2: ANCHORING
Using a hammer drill, drill a 1/2” hole at least 2-1/2” deep at each anchor mark. Blow out the concrete from the holes. Bring
the assembled frame back in place, then install the anchor through the hole on the pin plate, leaving at least 1/2” of the
anchor exposed. Install the washer and nut on each anchor, but do not tighten down completely. Brace your frame with
wood, hat channel or ratchet straps to ensure the frame is square, plumb and level before tightening the anchors down.
Once frame is in place, tighten down each anchor. Repeat for the first (3) frames, placing the next frames 5’ apart. (Spacing
is measured from front of frame to the front of the next frame)
5’
STEP 3: INSTALLING EAVE CORNER BRACKETS
Make a mark on each Side Post 7’ 2-5/16” up from the ground. Place the bottom edge of the Eave Corner bracket on top of
the mark and install with (4) Framing Screws. Bend the Eave Corner Bracket over the top of the rafter and install (4) Framing
Screws. Repeat on each frame.
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Frame Assembly (continued)
STEP 4: ATTACHING ROOF HAT CHANNEL
There are (4) runs of hat channel on each side of the roof, made of (48) 5’ pieces. After checking to make sure each frame is
plumb and square, attach the first 5’ flush with the eave corner, starting the Hat Channel 1” away from the front of the first
frame. Check each frame for plumb and square, then attach Hat Channel at each frame intersection with (2) Framing
Screws. The end of the first Hat Channel will fall 1” in to the second frame. Attach the Hat Channel at the eave corner on the
opposite side in the same manner. Install the next run of Hat Channel 2’ 10-1/16” apart (measured like the frames, from edge
to the same edge of the next hat channel. Repeat the same installation process until (48) 5’ Hat Channel are installed.
STEP 5: REPEAT ALL STEPS

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Installing Eave Trim
STEP 1: ATTACHING EAVE TRIM TO FRAMES
Place your eave trim on top of the first run of hat channel, flush
against the front and side of the first frame. Drive pancake
screws through the trim into the top of the hat channel
approximately every 3’. Once secured, add one frame screw to
the front face at every frame intersection. This is intended to
keep the eave trim secure during high wind situations. The 3
pieces of eave trim will overlap; add a painted screw in the
overlap. Repeat on opposite side.
Every 3’
Every frame
Installing Roof Sheet Metal
Description Quantity
9’6” Panel 20
10’6” Gable Trim 4
10’6” Eave Trim 6
10’6” Ridge Cap 3
Outside Closure Strip 14
250pc. Bag of Painted
Sheet Metal Screws 2
Pancake Screws 24

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STEP 1: INSTALLING THE GABLE TRIM
There are (4) 10’ 6” pieces of Gable Trim; (2) for each end. The Gable Trim will need to be angle cut on the end that will be
at the peak. You can choose to not angle cut at all. Place a screw about every 24” into the front surface of the trim as well as
a screw on top at each hat channel. Repeat on each end.
STEP 1: INSTALLING THE ROOF PANELS (9’ 6” PANEL)
Place the first panel at the front of the frame. Position the overlap edge of the panel to the front, flush with the front of the
carport frame. The lower edge of the panel should be positioned approximately 3” from the lower edge of the first hat chan-
nel or the edge of the corner bracket. Clamp the panel in place once you have it in position. Attach the panel to the hat chan-
nel with painted #12 x 1” self-drilling screws with rubber sealing washers. Using your drill driver, install one screw about 1”
from each major panel rib. Along the eave of the carport install a screw on both sides of each major rib. Continue installing
panels as you did the first panel. Each additional panel should be positioned with the overlap edge of the panel over the un-
der lap edge of the previously installed panels. The bottom edge of the panel should be flush with the previously installed
panel. Screw the panels to the hat channel with the same screw pattern as the first panel/panels. When you get to the other
end of the carport you will need to trim the last panel/panels to be flush with the frame at that end. Repeat on opposite side.
Installing Roof Sheet Metal (continued)
3”
OVERLAP
UNDER LAP
Installing Gable Trim
APPROX. 24”
ANGLE CUT AT PEAK
(if desired)

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INSTALLING CLOSURE STRIPS AND RIDGE CAP
Place a piece of ridge cap on the peak of the building. Center it and make a mark at the lower edges at the end of the build-
ing. Do the same thing at the opposite end of the building and snap a chalk line between the marks. This will make the ridge
cap easier to line up and provide a measuring point for locating butyl sealing tape and outside foam closure strips. The edge
of the closure should be 1/4” up from the chalk line. Install the first piece of ridge cap on the peak at the back of the building.
Let the ridge cap overhang the gable trim by 1/2”. Fasten with painted screws through the edge flange and into the top of
every other major rib. Run two beads of butyl tape at the end of the first piece of ridge cap to seal it to the next overlapping
piece of ridge cap. Lap the next piece of ridge cap at least 6” over the first, press the seam together. The last piece should
overhang the gable trim at the other end of the building 1/2”.
Installing Ridge Cap
PENCIL MARK
EDGE OF RIDGE CAP
1/4”
FOAM CLOSURE STRIP
3/4” FROM CHALK LINE TO
BUTYL SEALANT
TO CLOSURE
1/2”
SCREWS EVERY OTHER MAJOR RIB
RIDGE CAP
RIDGE CAP
2 BEADS OF BUTYL
SEALANT TAPE BE-
TWEEN PARTS AT LAP
JOINT