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Double-LokŪ SPECIAL ERECTION TECHNIQUES




STRETCHING PANEL COVERAGE

SHRINKING PANEL COVERAGE

RECOMMENDED ERECTION PRACTICES
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ADJUSTING PANEL WIDTH

NOTE

Do not adjust panel width more than 1/2" on any panel area.

ARTICULATING CLIP ONLY

To stretch panel coverage, install the clip at the panel endlap or ridge with the base angled away from the panel. As the fastener is installed through the base of the clip and into the purlin, the clip base will rotate down to the purlin causing the top of the clip to move out ward, stretching the panel coverage. Install the remainder of the clips as usual.

To shrink panel coverage, install the clip at the panel endlap or ridge with the base angled toward the panel. As the fastener is installed through the base of the clip and into the purlin, the clip base will rotate down to the purlin causing the top of the clip to move inward, shrinking panel coverage. Install the remainder of the clips as usual.

FLOATING CLIPS

To stretch panel coverage, bend the sides of the back-up plate out and install at endlap or ridge. Do not bend either side more than 1/4". Install clips as usual.

To shrink panel coverage, bend the sides of the back-up plate in and install at endlap or ridge. Do not bend either side more than 1/4". Install clips as usual.

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