VersaTube CM012290100 Instructions / Assembly
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1. TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE The nut size is 9 16 You may also need to hold the bolt head with pliers INSTALL THIS SCREW FIRST IN FACE COLLAR TIE IDE POST UPPER WEB BRACKET WEB BRACE 3 LOWER WEB BRACKET INSTALL THIS SCREW FIRST IN FACE PAGE 12 INSTALLING ROOF WALL FRAMES SECTIONS TO BASE RAILS NOTE This assembly will require at least two people 24 and 30 frames may require more When raising a larger frame the third person can walk the center of the frame up a ladder placed inside the carport Start at one end of the building and place a Roof Wall frame assembly one with no truss brace on the first base rail vertical pins Fasten joints with two screws each Keep the screw heads away from the outside of the building where sheet metal may be installed Check the bottom ends of the side posts or height extensions for dimples that might interfere with assembly to base rail pins Dimples must be removed See page 2 Repeat this assembly until all Roof Wall frame assemblies are installed Remember no Truss Braces at the ends of the Carport Place bottom of side posts on base rail pins at an angle Raise frame section and drop It onto pins at the same time on both sides of the carport Tap lightly on the side post with a hammer if parts do not drop into place BASE RAIL PIN Y ESER Se SQUARING UP YOUR FRAME Before you install sheet metal you may want to check the Roof Wall assemblies to make sure th2. into the concrete The base rail is 2 thick so the total depth from the top of the base rail will be 7 Place a flat washer onto the anchor bolt and screw on a hex nut until about 2 threads are exposed above the nut Now place the bolt in the hole and tap it down with a hammer until the nut and washer touch the top of the base rail Use a 3 4 wrench to tighten the nut Tighten the nut until it is snug Do not crush the base rail tube FLAT WASHER AND NUT 1 2 X 7 WEDGE ANCHOR BOLT INSTALL ONE IN EACH BASE RAIL BASE RAIL ANCHOR HOLE DRILL A 1 2 X 5 DEEP HOLE IN CONCRETE SLAB OR FOOTING PAGE 7 ANCHORING TO GROUND WITH CONCRETE PIERS DIGGING HOLES FOR CONCRETE Mark the locations of the rails and the anchor holes on the ground Move the base rails to one side and dig holes at each anchor point for concrete You may want to rent a gas powered post hole digger with an 8 or 12 diameter auger for this job HOLE SIZE Counties with 70 or 80 mph Exposure C wind Use a 12 diameter hole 14 deep or a 8 diameter hole 18 deep Counties with 90 mph Exposure C wind Use a 12 diameter hole 18 deep or an 8 diameter hole 24 deep for 12 to 20 wide carports For 24 and 30 wide carports use a 12 diameter hole 21 deep or a 8 diameter hole 30 deep ANCHORING Move the base rails back into position over the holes Re measure to make sure the rails are in the proper l
3. A 12 WIDTH The rafter is Part 74 2000 VINYL TRIM Length will change depending on the size of the carport Part 9901 VTW BUTYL TAPE Length will change depending on the size of the carport Part 71 9401 FRAME SCREWS 12 hex head Self Drilling screws Come in 70 pack 71 9999 or 40 pack 71 9999 A SCREWS FOR ROOF METAL 12 X 1 painted screws with rubber washers VERSATUBE ANCHORS Anchors may or may not be supplied REBAR ANCHOR used with concrete 4 x 30 rebar with welded top plate ANC 24 Use 1 per post GROUND ANCHOR No concrete needed 3 8 x 36 threaded rod with hex nuts fender washers and 4 square anchor plate ANC 36 Use 1 per post Concrete Wedge Anchors 1 2 x 7 are not supplied SHEET METAL PANELS Sizes listed on page 15 TRUSS BRACES Truss braces may be required on your carport depending on width wind load and snow load 10 12 and 14 wide carports do not require a truss brace Two types of truss braces are available Type 2 collar tie with a vertical support and type 3 a collar tie with web angle braces and knee braces See the part descriptions in that sec tion PAGE 4 SITE PREPARATION FOR CARPORTS The Versatube carport frame is designed to be placed on a foundation that is level side to side and sloped about 1 8 per foot front to back or back to front That foundation can be prepared ground leveled and re compacted a concrete footing or a concrete mono slab with
4. Ve rsalube ILDING SYSTEM CARPORT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR 4 1 2 ON CENTER FRAMES FRAME SIZES WIDTH 10 12 14 18 20 24 AND 30 ON CENTER FRAME SPACING 4 1 2 FRAME LENGTH 18 EAVE HEIGHTS START AT 7 TO 12 1 2 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 prompily Thank you for choosing the Versatube Building System REV 10 22 09 ZINST CM45 PAGE 1 SAFETY AND HAZARD INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Read the following safety warnings and all instructions in their entirety prior to installation If you have questions or are missing any parts contact Mid South Metal Products Inc DBA VersaTube Building Systems Customer Service at 1 800 900 7222 before proceeding WARNING This structure and its manufactured components are engineered per the instructions and engineering plans provided by VersaTube Building Systems The use of any framing components or materials in the erection of this structure that are not produced or provided by VersaTube could negatively affect the structural in tegrity and will negate any warranty prov
5. built in footing It is important that you create one of these conditions prior to your carport or building installation We recommend that you check with your local building official prior to starting your project to find out what is acceptable for foundations and anchoring in your county If you extend the carport site about 3 or 4 feet on all sides it will make it easier to position ladders for sheet metal installation SLAB WITH FOOTING OR FOOTINGS ALONE If you will be pouring a slab for your carport the slab should be 4 thick and have a footing down both sides The footing should be 12 x 12 with a 45 blend between the slab and the footing The slab should have a front to back or back to front slope of about 1 8 per foot One run of 5 rebar mid depth is recommended in the footing Check with your local building official for details and requirements in your county Some counties require the footing to extend down 1 below the frost line The concrete should be 2500 to 3000 PSI The outside dimensions of the slab should be at least 3 larger than your frame dimensions Example if you have a 20 x 20 frame the slab should be at least 20 3 x 20 3 This will allow the center of your anchor bolts to be 3 from the edge of the slab FOOTINGS Footings alone should be 12 wide and 12 deep and can be positioned so the base rails are centered in the footing if you will be using wedge anchor bolts to anchor the base
6. lap rib will go under an overlap rib Install the screws at the end of the carport to hold the panel in place No screws above the lower edge at this time Select the next panel to be installed and run a bead of butyl caulk tape on one end 1 from the end The panel should be positioned with the under lap edge on the upper side of the panel Remove the protective paper from the butyl caulk Now lift the end of the panel you just installed and the edge of the first course of panels above and insert the next panel 2 under the previous panel Check your dimensions and press the panel overlap tightly together Install screws in the overlap joint and all screws in the previous panel and the panels above that will not have to be lifted to insert additional panels Note To reach all of the screw locations you will have to get up high on your ladder and lean on the roof with your hand or knee When you do this press only on the flat sections between ribs and make sure that you press only over a frame section Continue this installation method until the roof is sheeted on one side The last panel on the side will be bent down around the frame and become a short side panel Start all panels courses from the end of the carport that you started the second course of panels IF YOU HAVE A 14 OR 20 WIDE CARPORT Start the second course of panels at the end of the carport where you started the first course of panels Lap the underlap edge of the first pa
7. rails The outside dimension of the footing will be the carport width plus 9 The basic carport 5 On Center frame is 20 long The 4 1 2 On Center frame is 18 long and the 4 On Center frame is 20 2 Footings should be 3 longer than your frame Footings should also slope 1 8 per foot front to back or back to front to allow water that might gather in horizontal ribs to flow over roof lap joints and off the roof MONO SLAB WITH FOOTING DOWN BOTH SIDES Frame Width 3 1 FLAT WASHER BASE RAIL CONCRETE ANCHOR BOLT id amp EXPANSION BOLT 5 FROM EACH SIDE POST Frame 3 12 Footing 5 CONT MID DEPTH PAGE 5 ASSEMBLING AND POSITIONING THE BASE RAILS Layout the base rails on your slab or footing or prepared ground The base rails should be 10 12 14 18 20 24 or 30 apart outside to outside depending on the carport that you purchased The length from the front to the back of the base rail assembly will be 1 2 longer than the frame length Example If you have a 20 x 18 frame the length of the base rail assembly will be 18 1 2 The dimension from the front of the front vertical pin to the back of the back vertical pin will be 18 Join all the base rail components as shown Check the overall length of the assembly keep the swage joints even in length and fasten the swage joints with 2 12 hex head self drilling screws per joint
8. 0 12 18 24 and 30 wide carports See next page for 14 and 20 carports Place the first panel on the roof with the under lap edge of the panel lined up with the marks on the peaks and the end of the panel overhanging the end of the building 11 see notes above You may want to clamp the panel in place while installing the screws With the panel lined up with all your marks attach the panel to the first frame section with painted 12 x 1 self drilling screws with rubber washers about 1 above the major ribs Do not install screws above the edge ribs at this time You will be sliding the lower panels under the edges of the panels above Before you install screws in the second frame section check to see that it is square with the first section Take a meas urement between the frame sections at the base rail and transfer that dimension up to the peaks Now install screws in the second frame section The other end of the panel should line up with the back of the third frame section Do not install screws into the third frame section at this time Run a strip of Butyl Caulk Tape across the end of the panel 1 from the end as shown below Let a little bit hang over the edges NO SCREWS ABOVE EDGE RIBS OR INTO BUTYL CAULK TAPE THIRD FRAME SECTION RW a Vo SS AZ X NN M 7 LL ji 11 OVERHANG a aE SSH Noe gt i 17 1 8 FROM NJ PAINTED 12 X 1 END OF PEAK j SCREW WITH RUB
9. ACING FOR TYPE 3 TRUSS BRACE wes BRACING ON 20 24 AND 30 ONLY STEP 1 INSTALLING THE PEAK WEB BRACKET Measure up from both ends of the peak to find the center and make a mark Place a Web Bracket centered at your mark and pressed against the bottom of the peak Fasten the Bracket to the peak with 3 self drilling screws as shown in detail PEAK BRACKET 1 BRACKET3 PEAK E bi MW a ae a E WEB BRACE 1 a pa f WEB BRACE 3 ve BRACKET 2 BRACKET 1 o D T 9 E WEB BRACE LENGTH WEB BRACE 1 STEP 2 INSTALL TWO OF WEB BRACE 1 On 20 wide building 36 long part 76 3600 On 24 wide building 46 long part 76 4600 and on 30 wide building 60 long part 76 6000 Place one of the brace ends on top of the Web Bracket tab and the other brace end on the bottom of the tab Join the parts with a 3 8 x 1 1 4 hex bolt lock washer and hex nut Do not tighten at this time It may be necessary to lift the frame to insert bolt PAGE 11 STEP 3 INSTALL WEB BRACE 2 On 20 buildings 24 On 24 buildings 30 On 30 wide buildings 36 Loosely attach Web Bracket 2 to the other end of Web Brace 1 Place the Web Bracket on the Collar Tie make sure the collar tie is straight and fasten the face of the bracket to the collar tie with a self drilling screw Remove the hex nut and attach one end of Web Brace 2 to the Web Bracket 2 assembly Like the first assembly one brace en
10. BER A i A WASHER WIG Y os X UNDER LAP EDGE Z VIEW FROM THE LOW END OF THE CARPORT PAGE 14 INSTALLING THE FIRST PANELS ON A 14 OR 20 WIDE CARPORT When you install sheet metal panels on a 14 or 20 wide carport the first course of panels down the peak will be positioned to one side of the roof and the first panels on the other side of the roof will overlap these panels 10 or to the second major rib See illustration below If you have a 14 or 20 wide carport you should have marked all of the peaks on the frame sections 3 5 8 from one end This mark will be the guide for the under lap edge of the first course of roof panels If you did not mark the peaks mark them now See page 10 Install the first panel as shown below with the proper overhang 11 On Center frames Do not install screws above the lower edge ribs at this time Do not install screws into the third frame section at this time Run a bead of butyl caulk tape at the end of the panel 1 from the end as shown below Let a little caulk extend slightly over each edge INSTALL THESE SCREWS AT THIS TIME BUTYL CAULK TAPE a I l ae SE Ve 3 5 8 FROM sail END OF PEAK fi PAINTED 12 X 1 T i SCREW WITH RUBBER UNDER LAP EDGE WASHER 11 OVERHANG In order to seal panels properly and prevent leaking each course of panels running from front to back on your carport must be completely sealed with butyl caul
11. R JOINT RAFTER 2 HEIGHT EXTENSION JOINT pms af we PEAK 12 HEX HEAD SELF DRILLING SCREW IDE POST TO RAFTER JOINT S OST TO JO PAGE 9 TRUSS BRACING TYPE 2 COLLAR TIE WITH VERTICAL TYPE 3 COLLAR TIE WITH WEB BRACES Your carport may or may not require a truss brace depending on carport width and the wind and snow load in your county 10 12 and 14 wide carports do not require truss braces 18 and 20 carports often do not require a brace Most 24 and 30 wide carports require a brace Check with your dealer If you have questions TYPE 2 TYPE 3 NOTE TRUSS BRACES ARE USED ON ALL INSIDE FRAME SECTIONS NOT ON THE TWO END FRAME SECTIONS COLLAR TIE WITH COLLAR TIE WITH VERTICAL BRACE WEB BRACING COLLAR TIE ASSEMBLY Collar Ties are made up of 3 parts 1 Center Tie 2 x 2 x 111 long swaged reduced on both ends part 74 1110 and 2 end ties End Ties are 2 square tube On 18 wide carports 38 1 2 part 7400 3850 on 20 wide carports 50 1 2 long part 7400 5050 On 24 wide carports 74 1 2 long part 7400 7450 On 30 wide carports 111 long part 7400 11100 Assembly Place an End Tie on both ends of the Center Tie and fasten each joint with 6 12 hex head self drilling screws Place screws on one side of the assembly as shown Note Make sure the assembly is straight when you install screws Install a left and right Collar Tie Bracket on both
12. alled on the Versatube frame With the use of optional roof purlins you can also install vertical sheet metal panels For the purpose of these assembly instructions we will be using sheet metal panels run horizontally These instructions will cover the installation of roof and partial side panel coverage only Note Adding additional side panels will effect the wind load applied to your structure If you intend to add additional panels you may require additional bracing or closer On Center spacing of the frame sections Carport Panel lengths for 4 1 2 On Center frame sections 10 9 2 4 8 The panel length listed first above 10 will always go at the ends of the roof and create an overhang of 11 on both ends of the frame The other lengths are designed to span ether 2 or 3 interior frame sections STEP 1 Installing Panel 1 10 for 4 1 2 on center frame sections On the bottom of the panel put a light pencil mark to indicate the overhang 11 This line will help you keep the over hang square with the end of the frame THE FIRST PANEL SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON THE LOW END OF THE CARPORT FOR PROPER DRAINAGE Before you assembled the Roof Wall sections you should have put a mark on one side of each peak as a guide for the under lap edge of the first run of panels down the peak of the carport If you did not refer to page 10 for the proper mark location for your building width Note The illustration below is for 1
13. components and conditions and follow each and every step of these instructions to make certain that the structure is securely anchored properly installed and aligned Failure to follow these steps could lead to collapse of the structure and may result in serious risk of injury WARNING In the event that your structure is 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 absent proper ventilation and the following all warnings and instructions of the manufacturer of the substance Also proper ingress and egress should be provided to prevent persons or children from becoming trapped inside the structure WARNING 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 WARNING Always wear safety glasses or goggles when installing self drilling screws PAGE 2 ATTENTION IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE FOLLOWING NOTE BEFORE STARTING THE ASSEMBLY OF YOUR CARPORT 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 helpfu
14. d should be on one side of the web bracket tab and one on the other Now loosely attach Web Bracket 3 to the other end of Web Brace 2 and fas ten the bracket to the under side of the rafter Repeat assembly for remaining Web Brace 2 WEB BRACKET 3 WEB BRACKET 1 PEAK _ 20W PART 76 2400 24W PART 76 3000 30W PART 76 3600 o Q WEB BRACE 2 WEB BRACE 1 gon a LOCATE BRACKET ON seat COLLAR TIE ae os WEB BRACKET 2 pig ONE SCREW a UNDO ASSEMBLY AND ee INSTALL BRACE 3 a REINSTALL HARDWARE STEP 4 ASSEMBLING WEB BRACE 3 WEB BRACE 3 IS 24 LONG ON ALL CARPORTS part 76 2400 Measure out 1 from the end of the Collar Tie and make a mark This will be the location of the upper Web Bracket for Web Brace 3 Attach the upper Web Bracket with 3 self drilling screws Now fasten Web Brace 3 to the upper Web Bracket with a hex bolt lock washer and hex nut Do not tighten at this time Loosely attach a Web Bracket to the lower end of Web Brace 3 and place it against the side post Re check the building dimension across the bottom of the frame 20 24 or 30 before attaching lower bracket to side post Now attach the face to the side post with a screw remove the hex nut let the bolt drop down and install the two screws in the side of the Web Bracket Now reinstall the bolt lock washer and nut Repeat assembly for remaining Web Brace 3 on the other side of the frame WHEN ALL BRACES ARE IN PLACE
15. e edges of sheet metal panels Start at one corner and push the trim securely over the sheet metal edge Install the trim on the gable ends first starting at one corner up along the gable and down to the other corner Install vinyl edge trim on both side edges of the carport Clip the trim flush with the edge of the trim on the gable ends It may help to use a small hammer to fit trim over major ribs Use your tin snips to cut the trim VINYL TRIM GABLE END VINYL TRIM SIDE EDGE BUTT SIDE EDGE TRIM UP TO GABLE END TRIM PAGE 19
16. e upper side of the panel The upper underlap edge of the panel will lap under the panel above and the end of the panel will lap under the panel you just installed Run a bead of butyl caulk on the end to be lapped under the previous panel 1 from the end and remove the protective paper Now lift the panels above and the previous panel in the course you are installing and slide the upper edge of the panel under the panel above and the end 2 under the previous panel Press the panels together well at the caulked end to get a good seal For longer carports continue installing panels in the same manner to the end of the carport Both ends of the carport should have the same overhang Additional Courses of Sheet metal Start all additional courses of metal on the carport at the same end as you started the second course the high end of the carport Install them in the same manner Place underlap edges under overlap edges 14 AND 20 WIDE CARPORTS See the chart on the bottom of page 17 for panel sizes required for the on center frame spacing of your carport The additional panel panels in the second course must be positioned like the first panel in the second course with the underlap edge over the peak of the carport and onto the second rib of the first course Remove the protective paper on the butyl caulk and place the end of the second panel 2 over the end of the previous panel With the ribs lined up and the panel pressed down to the frame in
17. els are the same length center panels are shorter ADDITIONAL PANELS DOWN CARPORT LENGTH Install additional panels down the length of the carport as needed in the same manner as you installed panel 2 See diagram below for panel guide SCREWS ON BOTH p ee SIDES OF RIB AT JOINT se NO SCREWS ABOVE LOWER EDGE Wh 11 f OVERHANG we a a En pee D PANEL LENGTHS FOR 4 1 2 ON CENTER i a a FRAMES a a i NOTE On longer carports you will have addi La TAND 20 WIDE FRAMES tional long center panels Io I END PANEL 10 Bee END PANEL 10 CARPORT WITH 1 LENGTH EXTENSION l I END PANEL 10 i LONG CENTER PANEL 9 2 i END PANEL 10 I CARPORT WITH 2 LENGTH EXTENSIONS END PANEL 10 SHORT PANEL i LONG CENTER PANEL 9 2 i END PANEL 10 4 8 J I PAGE 16 CARPORT WITH 3 LENGTH EXTENSIONS Install all panels down the peak of the carport before moving on to the second lower course of panels INSTALLING THE SECOND LOWER COURSE OF PANELS ON CARPORTS 10 12 18 24 AND 30 WIDE The second course of panels will be installed starting at the opposite end of the carport Slide the under lap edge of the first panel of the second course under the lower edge of the last panel in the first course Note On one side of the roof you will be inserting a under lap edge under an under lap edge This is fine and it only oc curs once In the rest of the installation the under
18. ends as shown COLLAR TIE Ta T BRACKET LEFT amp 6 RIGHT a i Ei END TIE D 6 th CENTER TIE COLLAR TIE BRACKET LEFT END TIE SCREW PATTERN RIGHT IS A MIRROR IMAGE ASSEMBLY OF COLLAR TIE TO ROOF WALL FRAME The collar tie must be centered in the frame Take a measurement from the end of the side post to the collar tie bracket on both ends of the truss brace Adjust the brace side to side until the measurements are equal Fasten the collar tie brackets to the rafters with 6 self drilling screws on each side of the assembly EQUAL MEASUREMENT ON BOTH SIDES 12 HEX HEAD SELF DRILLING SCREW PAGE 10 INSTALLING VERTICAL BRACE FOR BRACE TYPE 2 TRUSS BRACE The Center Vertical Brace is 1 1 2 square x 22 1 4 long on 18 wide carport 25 1 4 long on 20 wide 31 1 4 wide on 24 wide and 40 1 4 long on 30 wide Fasten the brace to the Collar Tie and the Frame Peak with Single Purlin Brackets Use two screws in the bracket tongue and one screw in each side flange as shown Fasten the brackets to the vertical brace first Place the assembly together and adjust the parts to fit before installing any screws Make sure that the Collar Tie assembly is straight before you fasten the brace to the Collar Tie and Peak CENTER BRACE PART NUMBERS t 18W PART 7500 02225 20W PART 7500 02525 24W PART 7500 03125 30W PART 7500 04025 BRACKET PART BK 30 PEAK INSTALLING WEB BR
19. ey are plumb and square and that the side post heights are equal To do this first check the front and back Roof Wall sec hk HAMMER tions to make sure that they are plum side to side Check A the outside of the side post If adjustments must be made you can drive a wooden or metal stake into the ground F a about 8 from the building and use a Motor Cycle strap or ake _ STRING Ratchet strap to pull the side post into plumb Place a i pet clamp on the side post as shown and attach the strap CLAMP above the clamp k MOTOR CYCLE When the front and back sections are plumb side to side STRAP tie two strings from the front side post to the back side post at the bottom and top of the bend radius as shown These strings will let you see which sections are high low or out of plumb If the side posts are high or low remove the joint screws and raise the low posts and hammer down the higher posts as much as possible Reinstall the screws in a new location Check the height of the side posts on both sides of the building The straps should remain in place until several runs of roof metal have been installed Note This is not a critical step but it may improve the appearance of your building If side posts are out of plane with the other side posts more than 1 4 it may be visible SIDE POST PAGE 13 INSTALLING HORIZONTAL SHEET METAL ON THE CARPORT FRAME Different lengths styles and gauges of sheet metal panels can be inst
20. isions VersaTube Building Systems and its authorized dealers are not responsible for any structural collapse or failure to perform resulting from additions add ons or manipulation of non VersaTube components and or failure to follow approved instructions WARNING Metal parts may get hot when exposed to high heat or direct sunlight Avoid contact with skin and wear protective gloves and clothing to prevent the possibility of burns WARNING Do not stand or walk on the structure It is not designed to support human weight or the storage of materials on the roof Collapse of the structure may cause serious injury due to weight of components WARNING 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 WARNING Metal conducts electricity and electrical shock hazards exist since the structure is made of metal During installation 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 WARNING If the structure is moved once it has been installed be certain to inspect all
21. k tape or clear butyl caulk from a caulk gun The ideal assembly would have full length roof panels For purposes of shipping and handling this is not possible Several lengths of panels are provided and these lengths must be sealed together to extend the length of your carport You may have a carport that is longer or has more than two panels down the length of the carport Each additional panel must be sealed to the previous panel as you will seal panel two to panel one See next page for Panel 2 installation PAGE 15 INSTALLING PANEL TWO If you have not removed the protective paper on the butyl tape that you applied to panel 1 do that at this time Now position panel two as shown below with a 2 overlap on panel one Press the panels together well to create a good seal with the butyl caulk The lower under lap edge of the panel should line up with the marks on the peaks Before you install screws make sure that the third frame section is the same distance from the second frame section at the base rail and at the peak Attach the panel with screws on both sides of the major ribs at the lap joint and above the major ribs at other locations Do not install screws above the lower edge rib or at the end of panels that continue on down the roof NOTE The second panel will also be 10 long if your frame is only 18 long This panel will overhang the other end of the carport frame REMEMBER On longer carports with extensions the end pan
22. l to hit the center of the swage at the end of the tube to create more of a lead STRIKE WITH HAMMER Chalk Line and Mason Line or Nylon String Cordless 14 or 18 volt Or Electric Screw Gun With 5 16 Socket Drive Safety Goggles C Or glasses a Work Gloves Pencil Marker And Felt Marker Masonry Drill Bit 1 2 x 8 Drill depth Hammer Tin Snips quick clamp What you ll need i Level acam Items you may need Adjustable wrench Wrench 3 4 amp 1 2 Vise grip or other 2 Step Ladders One must be able to comfortably reach the peak of the building 10 to 16 high depending on building width and height An extension ladder can also be helpful when installing sheet metal Shovel or Post Hole Digger Hammer Drill h See Motor Cycle or Ratchet Straps z y May be required to pull frame plumb PAGE 3 BASIC CARPORT PARTS LIST BASE RAILS 4 1 2 ON CENTER FRAMES END BASE RAIL 2 X 3 X 83 3 4 rail with 2 welded vertical pins swaged one end QTY 4 part 71 4802 END BASE RAIL 2 x 2 x 75 rail with 2 welded vertical pins swaged one end QTY 4 part 74 4500 CENTER BASE RAIL 2 X 3 X 56 rail with 1 welded vertical pin in center QTY 2 part 71 4801 CENTER BASE RAIL 2 X 2 X 75 rail with 1 welded vertical pin in center QTY 2 part 74 4000 NOTE The length of the carpo
23. nel in the second course over the peak of the roof and onto the second major rib of the last panel in the first course See lap detail below Install several screws above the edge rib from the side of the carport that you in stalled the first course of roof metal no screws into the end of the panel at the third frame section Now press the panel down at the peak and on the other side of the roof and install screws in locations indicated below Run a bead of butyl caulk tape on the end of the panel 1 in from the end Extend the ends of the tape a little over the edges of the panel 1ST PANEL 2ND COURSE SLIDE PANEL UNDER FIRST COURSE AND IN STALL SCREWS AT END 1ST PANEL 2ND COURSE 14 amp 20 WIDE CARPORTS ji BUTYL CAULK THIS END OVERLAP EDGE NO SCREWS YET 4 z F F de p 4 ll ist PANEL i ER O i WN 4 2ND a 2 i p ie z a LOW END OF CARPORT 1ST PANEL 2ND COURSE REZ 10 12 18 2 amp 30 WIDE CAR x PORTS i l PAE END OF li CARPORT il UNDERLAP EDGE A LAP DETAIL FOR 1 amp 20 WIDE CARPORTS OVERLAP EDGE PAGE 17 INSTALLING THE 2ND PANEL 2ND COURSE AND ADDITIONAL PANELS 2ND COURSE 12 18 24 AND 30 WIDE CARPORTS See the chart on the bottom of page 17 for panel sizes required for the on center frame spacing of your carport The additional panel panels in the second course must be positioned with the underlap edge to th
24. ocation see layout on page 6 Now drop or drive a Versatube 30 re bar ground anchor or a 1 2 x 36 threaded rod with a flat washer and nut at the top into each anchor hole A 24 rod could also be used Threaded rods are normally 3 long from your building center Mix up concrete and pour into holes up to ground level You may want to rent a mixer for this job Before the concrete sets re check all your dimensions to make sure the frame is square and has the proper width Let the concrete cure overnight before installing the Roof Wall assemblies BASE RAIL 1 2 THREADED ROD ode be WITH FLAT WASHER 8 a Eo AND NUT re e VERSATUBE RE BAR GROUND ANCHOR NOTE If it is necessary to assemble and anchor the carport all in one work session you can anchor the carport after it is complete If you assemble the frame and install sheet metal before anchoring the base rails it is important to have the site prepared and level This will allow you to get the frame square and the sheet metal properly aligned with the frame PAGE 8 ROOF WALL FRAME ASSEMBLY Before you start the assembly of the Roof Wall sections stack the Peak tubes line up the ends and mark a line on the top of each peak 17 1 8 or 3 5 8 from one end This will be the location of the edge of your first run of sheet metal pan els on the roof of the carport If your carport is 10 12 18 24 or 30 wide place the mark at 17 1 8 fr
25. om the end If your carport is 14 or 20 wide place the mark 3 5 8 from the end STACKED PEAKS FP 17 1 8 On the ground assemble 1 peak 2 rafters 2 side posts and 2 height extensions 8 to 12 1 2 side height car ports require height extensions Before you fasten the joints with screws take a measurement across the top and bottom of the assembly as shown This outside measurement is the outside size of your carport 10 12 14 18 20 24 or 30 Try to keep the joint spacing on both sides of the assembly equal It is very helpful to drive stakes into the ground at the width of the building and use them to set the dimension at the bottom of the assembly You should set the bottom dimension before you adjust and set the top dimension Now fasten the joints with 12 hex head self drilling screws Use 4 screws in the peak to rafter and side post to rafter joints and 2 screws in the height extension joints See details below NOTE You can use the first assembly as a template to assemble the remaining Roof Wall Frames DRIVE STAKES INTO THE GROUND TO CREATE A FIXTURE FOR SETTING THE BOTTOM DIMENSION AT YOUR CARPORT WIDTH 1 2 3 4 OR 5 Pe NO HEIGHT EXTEN SIONS ON STANDARD EAVE HEIGHT 10 12 14 18 20 24 OR 30 CARPORT HEIGHT EXTENSIONS 10 12 14 18 20 24 OR 30 E SIDE POST PEAK TO RAFTE
26. on top of the base rail Place the Left and Right base rail assemblies 10 12 14 18 20 24 or 30 apart outside to outside and take a measurement across the diagonals of the frame to check it for square Adjust the frame until the measurements are equal LENGTH OUTSIDE TO 9 OUTSIDE OF PINS 18 1 DIAGONAL DIMENSIONS SHOULD BE EQUAL AR END BASE CENTER BASE CARPORT WIDTH 10 12 14 18 20 24 OR 30 END BASE 12 HEX HEAD SELF DRILLING LAYOUT FOR 4 1 2 ON CENTER BASE RAILS SCREW PAGE 6 ANCHORING CARPORT BASE RAILS These instructions offer three anchoring methods 1 To a concrete slab or concrete footings with concrete wedge anchor bolts 2 To the ground with Versatube Ground Anchors 3 To the ground with Versatube Rebar Anchors and concrete ANCHORING TO CONCRETE SLAB OR FOOTING WITH 1 2 X 7 WEDGE EXPANSION BOLTS After you have completed all measurements and have the base rails in place and squared screw the joints together with 2 screws per joint on the top surface of the base rail This will assure that the rails remain straight and do not vibrate apart when you drill the anchor holes in the concrete To drill the anchor holes you will need a hammer drill and a 1 2 x 8 or 12 concrete drill bit Hold the base rail in place with your foot insert the drill bit through the anchor hole in the base rail and drill a hole 5
27. rt can be extended using 4 1 2 Base Extensions one on each side of the carport 2 x 3 tube Part 71 7050 2 x 2 tube part 74 7050 SIDE POST 2 X 3 tube with a bend at one end QTY 10 Part 71 5000 7 1 2 or 71 5007 7 or 71 5008 8 SIDE POST 2 x 2 tube with bend at one end QTY 10 Part 74 5000 7 PEAK 2 X 3 X 72 with one bend in the center QTY 5 Part 71 6000 PEAK 2 x 2 x 72 with one bend in the center QTY 5 Part 74 6000 HEIGHT EXTENSIONS optional Height extensions are 2 x 3 tubes with a swage at one end They come in net height increments the height from the end to the swage of 1 to 5 Part HE 1 HE 2 HE 3 HE 4 HE 5 HEIGHT EXTENSIONS ON 2 SQUARE FRAMES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED RAFTERS 10 wide carport 2 x 3 tube swaged both ends Part 71 1500 QTY 10 12 wide carport 2 x 2 tube swaged both ends Part 74 2000 QTY 10 12 wide carport 2 x 3 tube swaged both ends Part 71 2000 QTY 10 14 wide carport 2 x 3 tube swaged both ends Part 71 3000 QTY 10 18 wide carport 2 x 3 tube swaged both ends Part 71 3500 QTY 10 20 wide carport 2 x 3 tube swaged both ends Part 71 8000 QTY 10 24 wide carport 2 x 3 tube swaged both ends Part 71 8300 QTY 10 30 wide carport 2 x 3 tube swaged both ends Part 71 8400 QTY 10 2 SQUARE FRAMES COME ONLY IN
28. stall the screws as shown below Install the screws first on the side of the roof that you installed the first course of panels For longer carports continue installing panels in the same manner to the end of the carport Both ends of the carport should have the same overhang 2ND PANEL 2ND COURSE LIFT END OF PREVIOUS PANEL AND PANELS ABOVE INSERT PANEL LOW END OF CARPORT 2ND PANEL 2ND COURSE 14 amp 20 WIDE CARPORTS g 3 LOWENDOF A 2ND PANEL BUTYL CAULK E 2ND COURSE gt j 1 CARPORT 2ND PANEL 2ND COURSE 12 18 24 amp 30 WIDE CARPORTS LIFT END OF PREVIOUS PANEL AND PANELS ABOVE INSERT PANEL WITH CAULK INSTALLING ADDITIONAL PANELS All additional panels on 10 12 18 24 and 30 wide carports should start on the high end Pe Py F oa of the carport same as second course and ee a ee ee FP E 3RD COURSE be installed in the same manner Og eg a a Ce All additional panels on 14 and 20 wide car ports should start at the high side of the car port the opposite end that you started the 1st and 2nd course and be installed like the 3rd course shown at right NUMBER OF COURSES 10 amp 12 wide 5 14 wide 6 18 wide 7 20 wide 8 24 wide 9 and 30 wide 11 LOW END OF CARPORT OR PAGE 18 2ND PANEL 3RD COURSE INSTALLING VINYL EDGE TRIM Install vinyl edge trim on front back and sid
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