Anchor VENUE SERIES - PROFILE SIZE: 160MM X 100MM - Manual (Page 15)

Step 3: Erecting the Structure
3.1 Preparation for Raising Arches: One advantage of the lightweight Venue structure is that only six experienced
installers are required to raise each arch. NOTE: The Diagonal Beam Braces supplied in the installation kit will be used
during the raising of the first and second arches.
3.1.1 Prior to raising the first arch connect the Diagonal Beam Braces to the eave gusset plates on both uprights by
inserting the top pin on the Diagonal Bean Brace up through the holes in the eave gusset plate as shown in Fig-
ure 3.1a. Secure to the eave gusset plate by using an R-Clip with string attached (R-Clip must have open-end
toward top of rafter). IMPORTANT: Make sure the tube on the pinning end of the Diagonal Beam Brace is point-
ing upward as shown in Figure 3.1b, otherwise the bottom of the upright on the second arch may be damaged.
3.1.2 Lay both of the Diagonal Beam Braces along and outside the second arch base plates as shown in Figure 3.2a.
3.1.3 Verify that the R-Clips for the base plate L-Pins are placed on the second arch base plates so they are readily
available to secure the pinning end of the Diagonal Beam Brace to the L-Pins once the first arch is raised.
3.2 Raising the End Arch (First Arch): Position three installers along the length of each rafter; one next to the ridge,
one at midpoint of rafter and one at the eave as shown in Figure 3.2b. This method of raising the arches requires coor-
dination between workers for a safe installation. Use proper lifting techniques to protect the back by lifting with your legs.
3.2.1 Begin lifting the first arch in unison, being careful not to twist the arch. As the arch is lifted, the installers move
toward the uprights while maintaining contact with the arch. NOTE: The Diagonal Beam Braces will drag along
as the arch is lifted.
3.2.2 When the arch is nearly vertical and stable, one installer on each side can guide the tube on the pinning end of
the Diagonal Beam Brace onto the base plate L-Pin of the second arch as shown in Figure 3.2c. Secure the
Diagonal Beam Brace by installing the R-Clip.
3.2.3 IMPORTANT: Ensure that the pinning end of the Diagonal Beam Brace is slid away from under the bottom of
the second arch uprights to allow clearance for the upright to pivot vertically when raising the second arch. If the
pinning end of the Diagonal Beam Brace is underneath the bottom of the upright, the upright will be damaged when
raising the second arch.
3.3 Raising the Second Arch: Position installers as recommended for the first arch. See note in steps 3.2.3 before
raising the second arch.
3.3.1 Prior to raising the second arch, layout the eave, roof and ridge purlins in their respective position on the ground
adjacent to the first arch. To help expedite the stability of the second arch, connect the curved hook end of the
eave purlins to the brackets at the ends of the rafters on the first arch. The opposite end of the eave purlin can
rest on the ground until the second arch is in the vertical position.
3.3.2 Raise the second arch as described in steps 3.2.1 for the first arch. When the arch is vertical, one installer on each
side must swing the free end of the eave purlin, using the wide cradle purlin fork (supplied in the installation kit), to
drop the eave hook into the bracket at the ends of the rafters on the second arch as shown in
Figure 3.3a. Use
the same technique and purlin fork to install the ridge purlin into the brackets at the ridges. Use the roof cables to
help sway the arch and align the purlin hook with the ridge bracket.
3.3.3 Using the same technique with the narrow cradle purlin fork (supplied in the installation kit), install the remaining
roof purlins, making sure that the curved hook on the roof purlin is properly engaged in the rafter bracket before
swinging the opposite end in place as shown in
Figure 3.3b.
3.3.4 The installation of the remaining arches will utilize the same technique described in steps 3.3.1 thru 3.3.3.
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