Owner's Man ual & Assemb uctions Manual Assemblly Instr Instructions BX1 Model No. VT1421 VT1431 697.68889 697.68890 CAUTION: SOME PARTS HAVE SHARP EDGES. CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING THE VARIOUS PIECES TO AVOID A MISHAP. FOR SAFETY SAKE, PLEASE READ SAFETY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION. WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING METAL PARTS. 704910801 BUILDING DIMENSIONS * Size rounded off to the nearest foot *Approx.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN .... BEGIN.... A2 Owner's Manual Before beginning construction, check local building codes regarding footings, location and other requirements. Study and understand this owner's manual. Important information and helpful tips will make your construction easier and more enjoyable. Assembly Instructions: Instructions are supplied in this manual and contain all appropriate information for your building model.
PLAN AHEAD .... AHEAD.... A3 Watc h the Wea ther: Be sure the day you select to install your building is dry and calm. tch eather: Do not attempt to assemble your building on a windy day. Be careful on wet or muddy ground. Teamw or k: Whenever possible, two or more people should work together to assemble eamwor ork: your building. One person can position parts or panels while the other is able to handle the fasteners and the tools.
SAFETY FIRST .... FIRST.... A4 Safety precautions are important to follow throughout the construction of your building. •Care must be taken when handling various pieces of your building since some contain sharp edges. Please wear work gloves, eye protection and long sleeves when assembling or performing any maintenance on your building. •Practice caution with the tools being used in the assembly of this building. Be familiar with the operation of all power tools.
CARE & MAINTEN ANCE.... MAINTENANCE.... A5 Web Finish: For long lasting finish, periodically clean and wax the exterior surface. Touchup scratches as soon as you notice them on your unit. Immediately clean the area with a wire brush; wash it and apply touch-up paint per manufacturer's recommendation. Roof: Keep roof clear of leaves and snow with long handled, soft-bristled broom. Heavy amounts of snow on roof can damage building making it unsafe to enter.
ACCESSORIES .... CCESSORIES.... A6 WEB ROOF STRENGTHENING (hea vy sno w load) KITS Extra roof beams and gable braces (heavy snow designed for added protection against heavy snow accumulation. Increases the strength of your roof by 50%. ANCHOR KIT Model No. AK4 Anchor Kit contains heavy-duty steel augers, 60' (18m) of steel cable and 4 cable clamps. No digging or concrete pouring, just insert cable under roof, over roof beams, into augers and twist augers into the ground.
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Founda tion oundation BX9 The F ounda tion F or Your Building Founda oundation For Concrete Slab The slab should be at least 3" to 4" (8-10cm) thick. It must be level and flat to provide good support for the frame. The following are the recommended materials for your foundation.
Anchoring A10 Anc hor ing Do wn The Building Anchor horing Down It is important that the entire floor frame be anchored after the building is erected. Below are recommended ways of anchoring. Arrow Anchoring Kit: (Model No. AK4 or 60298) Anchoring into Wood/Post: Recommended for use with any suggested base. Contains: 4 Anchors with Cable, Clamps and installation instruction. Use 1/4" Wood Screws. There are 1/4" (0,63cm) dia. holes provided in the frames for proper anchoring. 1. 2.
Har dwar or Building Hard aree ffor BX11 KIT 1 65101 1/4-20 Square Nut 132 (14x21) 254 (14x31) 65989 1/4-20x1/2" Hex Head Bolt 132 (14x21) 254 (14x31) 65408 #10-32x1/4" Bolts (3) 65958 #8-32x7/8" Bolt (2) 65914 #6Ax7/8"Screw (4) KIT 2 KIT 3 WASHER KIT 65106 #10-32 Square Nut 501 (14x21) 673 (14x31) 65943 #10-32x7/16" Bolt 498 (14x21) 670 (14x31) 66646 Washer 960 (14x21) 1400 (14x31) Remove from bag and save for Step 24 HARDWARE SUB KIT 65004 #8Ax5/16" Screw 813 (14x21) 1092 (14x31) 65103 #8-
Parts List BX12 Carton #1 through #5 contains the VT1421. Carton 6 on Page 14 contains the Roll-up-Door for this building and parts for VT1431. Assembly Key No.
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Har dwar or Roll-Up-Door Hard aree ffor BX16 66431 (8) 1/4-20x5/8" Rib Neck Bolt 66432 (4) 3/8-16x1 1/2" Hex Head Bolt 66433 (4) 3/8-16 Hex Nut 66434 (2) #10-32 x 2 1/2" Flat Head Bolt 66441 (14) #10-32x3/8" Bolt 65101 (16) 1/4-20 Square Nut 65989 (6) 1/4-20x1/2" Hex Head Bolt 67504 Inside Latch Bar Spacer (1) 66464 (2) 1/4-20x1 1/2" Hex Head Bolt 65106 (16) #10-32 Square Nut 65900A (51) #10Bx1/2" Black Truss Head Screw 67483 Cable Lacer (2) 67484 Spring Clevis (2) 67488 3/16 x 1 5/16" Heavy "
Step 1 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Parts Needed For ● Truss Assemb Assemblly BX17 1 Assemble 1/2 truss at a time. Attach column gusset to lower chord securely using #1/4-20x1/2" hex head bolts and square nuts. All other connections are to be made loosely. 2 Fasten lower chord to upper chord and eave bracket to upper chord chord. 3 Fasten vertical brace to lower chord chord.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 2 Ga bles/Column Assemb lies Gab Assemblies ● ● ● ● ● 9494 9495 6955 9496 9490 Right Gable (2) Left Gable (2) Inner Gable Bracket (4) Outer Gable Bracket (4) Center Column (6 14x21) (10 14x31) BX18 2 Align The gables go on top of the front and rear walls to support the roof beams. The center columns support the truss and the framework. the holes on the center columns back to back and fasten together using 6 bolts and nuts. Make 3 assemblies for the 14x21.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 3 ● 9502 Right Roof Beam (10) ● 9503 Left Roof Beam (10) ● 9462 Roof Beam (10 14x31) Roof Beam Assemb lies Assemblies BX19 The roof beams join the gables to the truss and supports the roof panels. Assembled 1 Align the holes on a left and right End View roof beam back-to-back and fasten together using 8 bolts and nuts. Make 10 assemblies. 2 On the 14x31 fasten roof beams together in the same manner. Make 5 assemblies.
● ● ● ● ● ● ● Parts Needed For ● Step 4 Floor F Frrame Assemb Assemblly BX20 9481 Front Frame (1) 9480 Front Frame (1) 9475 Side Floor Frame (4) 6939 Rear Frame (1) 6938 Rear Frame (1) 9460 Side Floor Frame (2 14x31) 1 Place the floor frame pieces on the foundation. Assemble the 4 corners of the floor frame using 3 bolts from the bottom with nuts on top at each corner as shown.
Step 5 ● Parts Needed For ● Gusset/Center Column ● 6947 Column Gusset (3 14x21) (5 14x31) ● Center Column Assembly (3 14x21) ● Center Column Assembly (5 14x31) BX21 1 Fasten side floor frames together with a column gusset using 2 bolts from the bottom and nuts on top. At rear of building, repeat procedure. 9490 2 9490 Position center column assemblies where floor frames are joined and fasten to gusset with 8 bolts. 9490 6947 Repeat procedure on sides of building for the 14x31.
Step 6 ● Parts Needed For ● ● 9471 Wall Panel (2) ● 9473 Front Wall Panel (2) ● 9472 Corner Panel (4) Corners BX22 Narrow 9472 Side NOTE The remainder of the building assembly requires many hours and more than one person. Tie down and support assembly before the end of the work day. A partially assembled building can be severely damaged by light winds. Each screw and bolt in the wall requires a washer. 1 Position a corner panel at the corner of the floor frame as shown.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 7 Mid Frames ● ● ● ● ● 9482 Right Front Wall Channel (2) 9483 Left Front Wall Channel (2) 9476 Side Wall Channel (6) 6942 Right Rear Wall Channel (2) 6943 Left Rear Wall Channel (2) ● ● ● ● 9465 Support Column (2) 9469 Side Door Channel (2) 9468 Corner Door Channel (2) 9461 Side Wall Channel (4 14x31) BX23 The mid frame pieces give rigidity to 5 Install support column to side the sides and rear wall. floor frame and side door channel fastening channel to center column.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 8 ● ● ● ● Side Door Frames 9484 Right Side Eave Channel (1) 7562 Track (1) 9467 Ramp (1) 9464 Lower Door Track (1) BX24 1 Position right side eave channel against support columns. Fasten channel to corner panel. Fasten columns to side eave channel using 2 bolts and nuts on each column. 2 Position lower door track inside the side floor frame. Overlap with ramp and fasten from the bottom using (3) #10-32x1/4" slotted head bolts and square nuts.
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Parts Needed For ● Step 9 Front/Rear Frames BX25 9474 Lintel (1) 9481 Front Frame (1) 9480 Front Frame (1) 9478 Front Column (2) 6947 Column Gusset (1) 6938 Rear Frame (1) 6939 Rear Frame (1) 1 Fasten front frames at the top to front wall panels with 3 screws. Do not fasten hole nearest door opening at this time. 2 Fasten front columns to the frame at bottom and channel with 2 bolts. Hint: Pull front wall panel slightly away to tighten bolts.
● ● ● ● ● Parts Needed For ● Step 10 Truss/T op F uss/Top Frrames Truss Assembly (1 14x21) (2 14x31) 9484 Right Side Eave Channel (2) 9485 Left Side Eave Channel (2) 9463 Side Eave Channel (2 14x31) BX26 1 Position Truss Assembly on building by sliding column gussets over center columns and fasten with 8 bolts and nuts on each gusset. 2 Position right and left side eave channels over eave brackets and fasten with a bolt and nut. Front and rear frames overlap side eave channels.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 11 Walls P anels/T k Suppor ts Panels/T anels/Trrac ack Supports ● 9470 Wall Panel (17 14x21) (8 14x31) ● 9486 Right Track Support (1) ● 9487 Left Track Support (1) BX27 Each wall panel has a crimped rib on 1 side. The crimped rib should go under the rib of the panel that follows it. 1 Fasten the wall panels at the top and bottom with screws. 2 Fasten the center of each panel to the wall channel with screws. Fasten overlapping ribs using screws and bolts with nuts.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 12 ● 9477 Door Jamb (2) ● 9466 Wall Channel (2) Wall Channel/Door JJamb amb BX28 The door jambs reinforce the door opening and provide an attractive trim. Follow these steps for both door jambs. 1Place wall channels behind wall panel, large hole towards door opening. Loosen wall panel and fasten wall channels to side wall channels using 1 screw, under panel. Replace panel and fasten wall channels to panel using 3 screws.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 13 Gable/Roof Beams ● Right Gable Assembly (1) ● Roof Beam Assembly (2) BX29 1Lift and fasten a right gable assembly at top of lintel using bolts and nuts. 2Spread the 2 halves of a roof beam assembly and fasten the roof beam to the outer gable bracket using 2 bolts and nuts. Hint: The holes along the length of the beam must be on the top surface and 4 hole cluster must be fastened toward truss.
Step 14 ● Parts Needed For ● ● ● ● ● Gables/Roof Beams Roof Beam Assembly (8) Left Gable Assembly (2) Right Gable Assembly (1) 9462 Roof Beam Assembly (5 14x31) BX30 1Lift and fasten a left gable assembly in the same manner. 2Join the left and right gables to- NOTE On the 1431, attach the roof beams between the truss assemblies as before gether using a bolt and nut in the third hole from the bottom only. 3 Apply the weather stripping along the mating edge of the left and right gables as shown.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 15 Ga ble-T ut Gab le-Trruss Str Strut ● 6954 Gable-Truss Strut (4 14x21) (2 14x31) BX31 1Fasten a gable-truss strut to the middle roof beam behind the front gable by placing tab on the end of the strut between the roof beams. Align the tab with the holes and fasten the strut with 2 bolts and nuts. 2Fasten the lower end of the strut to (1431) the center gable flange with 2 bolts. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite end of building.
Squaring the Building Step 16 BX32 1Square the building on the foundation and at the top, by measuring diagonally from corner to corner as previously done. 2Use string to check and see if the NOTE The 107" (2,72m) door opening must be held for proper door alignment. Measure between the left and right track support. sides and rear of building are straight, not bowed inward or outward. 3Level the full perimeter of the floor frame. Shim under with wood shingles if necessary.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 17 ● 9492 Right Roof Panel (2) ● 9493 Left Roof Panel (2) Left/Right Roof Panels BX33 Installing the roof panels is best done with an 8' step ladder. Each screw and bolt in the roof requires a washer. LEFT ROOF PANEL RIGHT ROOF PANEL SCREWS TO ROOF BEAM 1Position right and left roof panels SCREWS TO ROOF BEAM SLOTTED HOLES AT TOP at the front corners and fasten to the gable and roof beams using screws and bolts as shown.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 18 Roof Panels ● 9491 Roof Panel (4) BX34 1Position a roof panel overlapping ROOF PANEL rib of left corner roof panel. Fasten overlap at center of roof panel rib using a bolt and nut. Fasten to roof beams as done before using screws. SCREWS TO ROOF BEAM SLOTTED HOLES AT TOP 2Install a roof panel on the left side of building. Repeat procedure with 2 more roof panels working side to side. At the top beam end of panels, fasten 2nd roof panel rib overlaps with a bolt and nut.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 19 Ridge Cap ● 9509 Ridge Cap (1) BX35 1Install a ridge cap on the completed roof section using bolts and nuts. Do not fasten the ends of the ridge cap at this time.
Step 20 ● Parts Needed For ● Roof Panels & Ridge Cap BX36 1Install 4 roof panels working side to side. NOTE If roof beam holes do not line up with the roof panel holes, shift the building from left to right. If this does not help, your building may not be level. Shim the corners until holes line up. 2Unroll the weather stripping tape, press it down firmly, but do not cut. 3Install the second ridge cap overlapping the first ridge cap. Align the holes and fasten using bolts.
Step 21 ● Parts Needed For ● ● ● ● Roof Panels/Ridge Caps 9509 9512 9491 Ridge Cap (1) Ridge Cap (1 1431) Roof Panel (4 14x21) (12 14x31) BX37 1Install 2 more roof panels panels. 1On the 1431 install 2 more roof panels. 2Install the third ridge cap overlap- panels ping the second ridge cap as before. 2Install the third ridge cap overlapTemporarily remove the rear corner roof panels, and install the remaining 2 roof panels panels. Fasten 7th top overlap and cover with weather strip over head of bolt.
● ● ● ● ● Parts Needed For ● Step 22 Roof Trim 7023 Left Roof trim (2) 7024 Right Roof Trim (2) 9510 Side Roof Trim (6) 9513 Side Roof Trim (2 1431) BX38 1Attach the side roof trim to the 4Using your thumb and index finger, lower end of the roof panels on each side of the building using screws at each panel overlap. NOTE A single screw fastens both trim pieces at the overlap.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 23 ● 9498 Door (1) ● 9499 Horizontal Door Brace (2) ● 9500 Vertical Door Brace (2) Side Door Assemb Assemblly BX39 NOTE To assemble door to slide from left to right (opening), position door with handle holes on left side of door. Position handle holes on right side if door is to slide from right to left (opening). STEP 2 9499 STEP 1 Each bolt and screw in the door requires a washer.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 24 Door Assembly (1) ● 7972 Door Handle Lock Bracket (1) Door Installation BX40 1Position door slides onto the legs, from the end of door track, as shown in the end view. Track Horizontal Door Brace STEP Door Slide 2From inside the building, put the 3 bottom of the door behind door jamb into the lower door track. 3Position the top of the door so that the holes in the door line up with the holes in the door slides.
Step 25 ● Parts Needed For ● ● Door Panels (4) ● 9479 Bottom Angle (1) ● 9504 Weather Strip (1) Roll-Up-Door BX41 STEP 1Layout the door panels on a flat surface, protecting the panels from being scratched. 2Bolt the middle stiles at the center of the 4 door panels where indicated with #10-32x3/8" bolts on the outside and square nuts inside.
Step 26 ● Parts Needed For ● Roll-Up-Door ● 9507 Door Panel Lock Section (1) BX42 1With the key, unlock the outside locking handle and rotate the handle to a vertical position. Insert the square shank through the hole located in the center of door panel lock section. Slide in the stile spacers and insert the #10-32x2 1/2" flat head bolts through handle, spacer and stile. Secure with square nuts and tighten.
Step 27 ● ● ● ● ● ● Parts Needed For ● Roll-Up-Door 9506 Door Panel (1) 9507 Door Panel Lock section (1) 9508 Door Panel Bottom Section (1) 67667 Left Vertical Track (1) 67666 Right Vertical Door Track (1) BX43 NOTE When rib neck bolts are inserted in the track, use bolts with heads located on the inner side of the track to prevent interference with the movement of the rollers.
● 7817 Spring Support Bracket (2) ● 67476 Right Horizontal Track (1) ● 67475 Left Horizontal Track (1) ● 9511 Truss Strut (2) ● 9506 Door Panel (1) ● Parts Needed For ● Step 28 Roll-Up-Door BX44 1Install spring support brackets to the roof beams using bolts shown. STEP 7817 1 2Attach the right and left horizontal ROOF BEAMS 1/4-20 Square Nut track to the right and left vertical track using bolts and nuts shown.
Step 29 Roll-Up-Door BX45 CAUTION: FROM THIS POINT ON, BE SURE TO USE EXTREME CAUTION UNTIL THE DOOR IS PROPERLY SPRUNG AND OPERATING 1Attach "S" hooks to both springs. Fasten sheave and spring clevis to opposite ends of springs using a 3/816x1 1/2" hex head bolt and 3/8 nut. Attach spring assemblies to spring support brackets. CHECK Be sure that the lift cables do not rub and/or the rollers do not bind in the track when door is opened or closed.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 30 Right/Left Door Jambs BX46 1Position right and left door jambs to right and left track supports with notched end on top, facing inside building. 2Fasten long flange to track support and short flange to front wall panel using screws and washers.
Step 31 Spring Restraint Cable BX47 1After door has been completely installed, raise door to a full open position. Remove nut from bolt holding the horizontal track to the spring support bracket, but do not remove bolt. 2Slip keyed end of spring restraint cable over shaft of bolt. Replace nut and tighten securely. 3 Thread spring restraint cable through spring, making sure cable goes through spring loops on each end of spring.
VT1421 VT1431 697.68889 697.68890 BX48 SOME FACTS ABOUT RUST Rusting is a natural oxidizing process that occurs when bare metal is exposed to moisture. Problem areas include screw holes, unfinished edges, or where scrapes and nicks occur in the protective coating through normal assembly, handling and use. Identifying these natural rusting problem areas and taking some simple rust protection precautions can help to stop rust from developing, or stop it quickly as soon as it appears. 1.
