Installation Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
IMPORTANT NOTE:
All details, recommendations and suggestions in this manual are for general guidelines only, and
not meant to be all-inclusive. Industry accepted installation practices with regards to all areas not
specifically discussed in this manual should be followed. Only experienced, Kirby Certified Builder and
knowledgeable installation personnel familiar with accepted practices should be employed to ensure a
quality job.
Copyright :
This Book is the property of KIRBY BUILDING SYSTEMS., and shall not be copied or reproduced.
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ISO 9001-2008 CERTIFIED
QUALITY POLICY
We, at Kirby Building Systems., are committed to design, manufacture and supply quality products
conforming to ‘Global Standards’, with the state of the art technology and equipments to ensure total
customer satisfaction.
Our aim is to maintain leadership in this industry by continuously upgrading our Technology, Quality
Management Systems and Skills of all our employees.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION - I
GETTING STARTED
Safety First ....................................... ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................................6 - 8
Recommended Tools & Equipment ................................................................................. ...........................................9 - 11
Elements of metal building system ............................................................................................................................... .. 12
Metal Building Terminology ..................................................................................................................................... .. 13 - 19
SECTION - II
FOUNDATION & BUILDING ANCHORAGE
General Foundation Information .................................................................................................................................... 20
Anchor Bolt Setting Procedure ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Squaring the Foundation ................................................................................................................................................... 22
Base Angle / Channel Fixing ............................................................................................................................................ 23
SECTION - III
TYPICAL FRAMING DRAWINGS ...................... ................................................................................................ 24 - 25
SECTION - IV
SAFETY .........................................................................................................................................................................26 - 27
SECTION - V
PRE – INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES
Access to Site ................................................................................................................................................................ 28 - 29
Un-Loading, Handling & Storing Material .................................................................................................................. 30
Storage for Panels .............................................................. .......................................................................................... 31 - 32
Material Layout ..................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Cable Tension & Hook Height ......................................................................................................................................... 34
Plan in Advance ............................................................................................................................................................ 35 - 36
SECTION - VI
INSTALLATION
Installation of Rigid Frames................................................................................................................................................... . 37
Structural Framing (Installation) .............................................................................................................................. 38 - 47
Plumbing & Squaring ................................................................................................................................................. 48 - 50
Structural Framing Continued .................................................................................................................................. 51 - 52
Installation of Wind Bracing ............................................................................................................................................. 53
Alignment of Crane Beams ......................................................................................................................................... 54 - 5
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SECTION - VII
SHEETING
General Note................... ................................................................................................................................................... 56 - 57
Fastener Installation ................................................................................................................................................................ 58
Fastener Application ................................................................................................................................................................59
Fastener Layout ........................................................................................................................................................................ 60
Screw Alignment .........................................................................................................................................................................61
Wall Panel Installation ............................................................................................................................................................. 62
Roof Panel Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 63-67
Safety Precautions for Roofing ............................................................................................................................................ 68
SECTION - VIII
INSULATION
Insulation Installation Procedures.................................................................................................................................69 - 71
Closures Strips & Applications ............................................................................................................................................. 72
Skylight Installations ................................................................................................................................................................ 73
Flashing, Gutter & Trim............................................................................................................................................................ 74
Sliding Door and Ridge Vent ................................................................................................................................................. 75
SECTION - IX
SANDWICH PANELS & ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION
Sandwich Panels Installation ..........................................................................................................................................76 - 78
Door Installation Procedures .........................................................................................................................................79 - 83
Lightning Arrester fixing details ........................................................................................................................................... 84
SECTION - X
MATERIAL CLAIMS POLICY
Final Checks................................................................................................................................................................................ 87
Do’s & Dont’s ............................................................................................................................................................................. 88
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SECTION - I
GETTING STARTED
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS PAGE
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANY
FURTHER WORK
Safety First
Kirby has a commitment to manufacture quality- emergency procedures. Avoid working during
building components that are designed to meet inclement weather periods when personnel are
the structural requirements of the building. at increased risk due to high winds, lightning,
precipitation, etc.
It is recommended that safe working conditions
and accident prevention practices be the top Kirby recommends daily meetings highlighting
priority on the job site, and the “local state’s” safety procedures, the use of hard hats, rubber
and national safety and health standards should sole shoes for roof work, proper equipment for
always be followed to help insure worker safety. handling material and appropriate safety gear,
including nets where necessary.
Job site safety is a joint responsibility of all
parties present on the job site, including This manual should be interpreted and
owners, architects, engineers, contractors, administered with sound judgement consistent
subcontractors, delivery personnel, and with good safety practices. Its information is to
employees of all the above, among others. All be disseminated to all workers on the job site.
should be watchful to avoid hazards that might Where any doubt exists as to the language or
cause damage to property or injury to any directions of this manual do not take a risk
person, including him or herself. “play it safe”.
Always make certain that all employees know

the safest and most productive way of erecting
a building along with emergency telephone
numbers, location of first aid stations and
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Introduction
Kirby manufactures high quality, pre – which deals with the correction of errors in
engineered metal building packages. Quality situations where the material is not being
installation is essential to complete the structure erected by the fabricator and which reads in
to the satisfaction of the customer. substance as follows: “Corrections of minor
misfits by the moderate use of drift pins, and
This installation procedure is intended to a moderate amount of reaming, chipping or
provide Kirby Builders and or installation cutting are considered as part of installation.
personnel with recommended procedures for B. In cases where the Builder / Installation
erecting Kirby Buildings as safely and efficiently personnel believes there are errors in
as possible. However, Kirby Building Systems shop fabrication that prevent the proper
is not liable for, and does not guarantee the assembling and fitting of parts by the use
quality of installation, nor does Kirby assume any of drift pins, reaming, chipping or cutting,
responsibility for building defects that may be the Builder / Installation personnel shall
attributed to improper installation techniques, or immediately report such matters to the local
the negligence of other parties. Kirby Sales Office so that Kirby may either
correct the error or approve the method
It is emphasized that Kirby is only manufacturer and cost of the correction to be made, the
of metal buildings and components and is not Builder / Installation personnel shall furnish a
engaged in the installation of its products. clear description of the problem in his report
Opinions expressed by Kirby about installation to Kirby and shall also furnish a suggested
practices are intended to present only a guide solution and the cost thereof. Kirby shall have
as to how the components could be assembled the option of :
to create a building. The experience, expertise 1. Replacing the defective material with freight
and skills of the installation crews as well as the allowed to jobsite by carrier of Kirby’s
equipment available for handling the materials selection.
determines the quality and safety of installation or
and the ultimate customer satisfaction with the 2. Authorizing field correction of the problem
completed building. by a method and at a cost agreed to by Kirby.
The AISC’s “CODE OF STANDARD PRACTICE”
Where field correction is authorized, the Builder
shall govern with respect to the fabrication
/ Installation personnel shall be allowed credit
tolerances, installation methods, and all field
for the agreed cost, but in no event shall Kirby
work associated with the project in question.
be liable for consequential damages.
The installation personnel should familiarize
himself with the contents of this document. Inspection by Kirby:
Additional copies may be requested at a nominal
cost.
Kirby shall have the right to inspect from time to
time all installation work being carried on by the
Correction of minor errors: builder or by others. It shall be the responsibility
of the Builder / Installation personnel to furnish
permits, if required, for entry to the job site
A. All installations work will be treated as
for the inspection, and Builder / Installation
outlined in the American Institute of Steel
personnel shall provide equipment ( Ladders,
Construction’s Code of Standard Practice
Level etc,) for such inspection. If requested,
for Steel Buildings and Bridges, Section 7,
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Builder / Installation personnel will receive a properly packaged and stored, otherwise,
copy of the inspection report. In the event of white rust may develop at minute cracks in
installation, errors get detected at the time the paint and at the cut edges.
of the inspection, the Builder / Installation C. It is important on receipt of material, to
personnel will be notified of the errors in writing examine packages for damage, Builders and
with a suggested method of correction. / or Installation personnel, are advised to
take prompt action where cuts, tears, or
In the event the errors are not corrected other damage is evident. If a small amount
by the Builder / Installation personnel, the of moisture is present, the sheets should be
owner will be notified in writing by Kirby with dried before restacking or storage. Damp
a copy of the original report included with the sheets should never be restacked until
owner notification. A copy of the notification thoroughly dried.
to the owner will be forwarded to the Builder D. Roofing and wall sheets should be erected
/ Installation personnel. Kirby shall have no as soon as possible after their arrival at the
liability to the Builder / Installation personnel job site. If temporary storage is absolutely
or to any customer for defective workmanship necessary, they should be stored indoors.
in the installation of building including by way of Where indoor storage is not possible, the
description, but not by way of limitations, defects procedure shown in this Manual must be
arising from loose connections, missing parts, followed to prevent the entry of moisture into
roof leaks, damaged sheets, omission of sealer, the bundle and consequent storage stains.
or closures, scratched surfaces, poor alignment,
inadequate drainage or defects arising out of Claims:
material furnished and or installed by the Builder
/ Installation personnel or others. The Builder / It is the responsibility of the Owner, Builder or
Installation personnel agrees to indemnify and Installation personnel to make an inspection
hold harmless from any and all claims which may upon arrival of all products shipped to the
or might be made against Kirby by any customer Customer, Builder or Installation personnel.
or owner arising from or growing out of defects
in the Installation of any Kirby building erected It is the responsibility of the Builder or
by or under the direction of, or for the account Installation personnel to report such claims for
of the builder and or installation personnel. shortage or defective material immediately to
the owner, or customer to enable him to file a
claim for the shortage or defective material.
Storage and protection:
Claims for shortage of defective material, if
A. When aluminium, galvanized, or the not packaged, must be made in writing to Kirby
galvanized prepainted coating or piled flat within five days after receipt of the shipment.
sheets or nested formed sheets becomes
wet from rain, natural condensation, or other If packaged items are found to contain shortages
causes, white rust may result. This may occur or defective, material, these must be reported to
either in transit or in storage at the jobsite. Kirby, in writing, within 30 days after receipt of
B. Formed prepainted sheets must be the shipment.
protected from moisture in the same manner
as plain galvanized sheets until boldly All claims must be reported to detail giving
exposed to the weather. The sheets must be part numbers, description and length. This
information may be obtained directly from the
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Bill of Materials furnished with the building. installed and all bolts properly tightened to
make certain that the building is properly
See Appendix “1” for Kirby’s claims policy. Please braced. ( See appropriate pages that follow
read carefully and follow procedure outlined in this manual).
therein. C. All joints should be made up and all bolts in
place before releasing raising equipment.
D. Until the first run of roof sheets is secured,
Installation: temporary scaffold should be used to start
sheeting so that sheeters will have something
A. It is the Builder / Installation personnel’s to stand on. See proper method of walking
responsibility for mobilization, receiving, off on the roof described in the sheeting section
loading and furnishing necessary tools for of this Manual.
the proper Installation of a Kirby Building. E. All sheeters should be cautioned regarding
B. The structure should be adequately roof openings & skylights, and any uncovered
braced at all times before raising the next openings should be properly guarded.
component. The structure must be secured F. Workers should never slide down columns
with temporary or permanent bracing and other structural members. Ladders
before release of raising equipment and should be used to get on and off the building.
at the end of the day, week ends or other Wall girts and diagonal braces should not be
shutdowns. When commencing Installation used as ladders.
of the building, the first braced bay must
be erected with all the bracing, eave struts,
purlins, girts and flange braces completely
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Recommended Tools & Equipment
The following list of tools and equipment is recommendation only and should not be used
considered adequate for installation of most as a limitation to your inventory of installation
Kirby Buildings. Actual equipment required equipment. Use and maintenance of power
may vary due to differences in building type equipment should be in accordance with the
and size, job site conditions and installation general guidelines set forth in this manual.
personnel. This list is intended to serve as a
Screw Guns (HILTI ST 18 / BOSCH GSR-625TE) 2 With magnetic hex socket heads and
replacement drives
Sheet Metal Nibbler (HITACHI) 1 Electric sheet cutting tool with
replacement bits
Power Impact Wrench ( BOSCH GDS 30 ) 2 With assortement of impact sockets - 12
mm to 24 mm
Electrical Drill Motors
( BOSCH / KPT/ HITACHI) 2 12 mm (1/2”) with twist drill
Skill Saw (HITACHI / BOSCH /DEWALT) 1 Electric or gas powered with metal &
carbide tip blades
Electric Extension Cords Sufficient for maximum number of tools
used at once
Electric Arc Welder(ADWANI) 1 With leads and extra welding head
Generator 1 To supply job site electrical power
Gas Cutting Torch 1 With hose, gauges and replacement heads
Socket Wrenches (HAWS / TAPARIA) 2 Sets 12 mm (1/2”) drive with assorted

and ratchet drive hadle. sockets
Spud Wrenches (TAPARIA/HAWS/EVEREST) 5 Each assorted sizes 12 mm to 24 mm
Box End Wrenches (TAPARIA/HAWS/EVEREST) 2 Sets assortment 12 mm to 24 mm
Open End Wrenches (TAPARIA/HAWS/EVEREST) 2 Sets assorted sizes 12 mm to 24 mm
Vice Grip Pliers 10
Pop Rivet Tool ( STAR) 2 Manual
Hammers 2 EA Shop, Sledge, Rubber
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Sheet Metal Cutter ( RIDGE) 1 EA left, Right, Straight
Wrecking Bars 2 Heavy Duty
Drift Pins 4 Heavy Duty
Hack Saws 4 With assorted blades
Chokers(HUK CHUK) 4 3/8”
Chokers (HUK CHUK) 4 1/2”
Cable Clamps Assorted Sizes
Slings (MADRAS AUTO) 4 With Clevices
Spreader Bar 1 EA 3m, 5m
1/2”,3/4” Wire Rope 100M with 8 turnbuckles
Work Platform 2 6M, Steel or Plywood reinforced
Chain Block ( INDUS) 3T, 5T
Extension Ladders 2 6M
Safety Belts with tool pouches Sufficient for Crew

(KARAM/ISI TESTED BRAND)
Hard Hats (KARAM /METRO) Sufficient for Crew
Goggles 2 for power cutting
Goggles 2 for buring equipment
Hand Gloves Sufficient for Crew
Steel Measuring Tapes (FREE MAN) 4 EA 4 M
Steel Measuring Tapes( FREE MAN) 2 EA 15 M and 30 M
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Magnetic Spirit Level 2 1’ to 4”
Framing & Try Squares 1 EA
Transit & Level Rod 1 EA
Plumb Bob & Chalk String 2 1/2Kg, 1Kg
Nylon Line 3/8” 100 M
Manila Rope 100M EA 3/8’, 1/2”
Caulking Guns 4 Cartridge Type
Brooms 2
Dust Pans 2
Water Can with Cup Holder 1
Paint Brush 4” 2
Rope Ladder 2 EA 8M,10M
Tool Box 2
Stapler (KANGAROO HP 45) 6 Nos
Stapler Pins(KANGAROO 23/17) As required
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Elements of metal building system:
1. Kirby Roof Panel 15. Single Walk Door

2. Kirby Wall Panel 16. Curved Eave
3. Canopy 17. Sandtrap Louver
4. Roll Up Door (Manual/Electrical) 18. Corner Trim
5. Double Slide Door 19. Eave Trim
6. Rake Trim 20. Flush Fascia
7. Sky Light ( Translucent Panel) 21. Strip Skylight
8. Ridge Ventilator (With Bird Mesh) 22. Roof Monitor
9. Power Ventilator 23. Double Walk Door
10. Eave Gutter 24. Roof Extension
11. Louver With Bird Mesh 25. Return Downspout
12. Masonry Trim 26. Brick Wall
13. Window With Insect Screen 27. Wall Light (Translucent Panel)
14. Downspout 28. Curved Cantilever Fascia
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Metal Building Terminology
ACCESSORY: An extra building component and beams.
added to a basic Kirby Building, such as a door,
window, vent etc. BRIDGING: Stuctural member used to give weak
axis stability to joists or purlins.
ALUMINIZED: Aluminium coated steel.
BUILT-UP MEMBER OR SECTION: A structural
ANCHOR BOLTS: Bolts set in concrete, used member, usually an “I”Section, made of individual
to anchor structural members to concrete web, flange and base plates by welding them
foundation. together.
BASE ANGLE: A continuous angle secured to BUILT-UP ROOFING: A covering made up of

foundation to suport wall panels. alternating layers of tar and asphaltic material
(mostly used for flat roofs)
BASE PLATE: A shop-welded, pre-punched
plate on that portion of a beam or column which BUTTERFLY CANOPY : A free standing, single
rests on the supporting surface. usually secured or double column roof structure having a valley
with anchor bolts. gutter at the centerline of the building having the
outer edge of the roof projecting upwards.
BASE CHANNEL: A light gauge cold formed
channel which replaces the base angle when liner BUTT PLATE (OR SPLICE PLATE) : The pre-
or double sheeted partitions are required. punched end plate of a structural member which
usually rests against a matching plate of another
BAY (END): The distance between the member in forming a bolted connection.
centerlines of the first interior frame to the inside
of the endwall panel. BY-FRAMED GIRTS : Girts which overlap at
outside column flange to form a continuous
BAY - (INTERIOR): The distance from centerline member.
to centerline of two interior columns.
“C” SECTION : A member cold-formed from
BEAM: A structural member which is ordinarily steel coil in the shape of “C”, used primarily in
subjected to bending and is usually a horizontal bearing frame endwalls and framed openings.
member carrying vertical loads.
CAMBER : A pre-determined curvature
BEARING FRAME ENDWALL: Frame composed designed into a structural member to offset the
of corner columns, wind columns, flush girts and anticipated deflection when load is applied.
rafter sections, which is designed to carry one-
half bay loading also referred to as”light endwall”. CANOPY : Any overhanging or projecting
structure with extreme end usually unsupported.
BRACE ANGLES / RODS: Angles or rods
primarily on roof and sidewalls of RF ( Rigid CANTILEVER : A projecting beam that is
Frame) or BC (Beam & Column) Buildings for supported and restrained at one end only.
transferring wind force to foundation and aiding
in plumbing the structure. CAULK : To seal and make weather tight joints,
seams or voids by filling with a waterproofing
BRIDGE CRANE: A material handling compound or material.
system usually within a building which moves
longitudinally on a runway constructed of rails CHANNEL : An open - ended “C” shape with no
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return lips, which may be either cold-formed or hotrolled. DEAD LOAD : The weight of the structure itself
plus any permanent stationary loads.
CLIP : A plate used for fastening several
members together. DEFLECTION : The transverse displacement of
a structural member in the direction of load and
CLOSURE STRIP : Sealant material formed measured from its no-load position.
to match either inside or outside wall or roof
panel configuration used at base, eave, rake or DIAPHRAGM ACTION : The action of Kirby wall
accessory locations to provide closure against panels on flush-framed wall to act as one unit to
the elements. resist longitudinal wind force.
COLD - FORMED : Various shapes such as DOWNSPOUT : A hollow rectangular, square or

angles, channels, girts and purlins formed from round tubular section used to carry water from a
steel at room temperature. gutter to the ground.
COLUMN : A vertical structural member. DRIFT PIN : A tapered pin used to align holes
in steel members to be connected. Also called
CONTINUOUS GIRT OR PURLIN : Girt or “spud wrench”
purlin that overlaps at columns or frames to form
a continuous member. EAVE : The line along the top of the sidewall,
formed by the intersection of roof and wall
CONTINUOUS RIDGE VENT : Series of roof panels.
ventilators connected to each other located
along roof peak line. EAVE CANOPY : A roof extension beyond the
sidewall of a building, may also be cantilevered
CORNER COLUMN : Corner column located at below the eave.
the corner of a bearing frame endwall.
EAVE HEIGHT : The vertical dimension from
CORNER TRIM : Preformed sheet metal trim finished floor to top of eave strut.
used to close the junction of side and endwall
sheets. EAVE STRUT : Structural member at the eave
to support roof and wall panels : Also transmits
CRANE RAIL : Track upon which a top running forces due to wind on endwall from roof brace
crane moves (usually hot-rolled - A.S.C.E. rails). rods to wall brace rods.
CRANE RUNWAY BEAM : Support for bridge EAVE STRUT GUSSET : A small gusset shop-
crane. welded to main frame on RF and BC buildings
to support eave struts and afford alignment with
CURB : Raised flashing around a roof accessory by-framed girts.
to provide water tightness at the roof opening.
EAVE TRIM : Trim used to close off top of
CURTAIN WALL : Perimeter wall panels which sidewall panels in lieu of eave gutter.
carry only their own weight.
INSTALLATION : The on-site assembly of
DAMPER : A baffle used to open or close the pre-engineered components to form complete
throat of ventilators. structure.
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INSTALLATION DRAWINGS : Drawings GALVANIZED : Zinc - coated steel.
prepared specifically for each buildings, showing
piece mark, and location of all components. GIRDER : A main horizontal structural member
that supports vertical loads.
EXPANSION JOINT : A break of space in
construction to allow for thermal expansion and GIRT : A secondary horizontal structural
contraction. member attached to sidewall or endwall columns
to which wall covering is attached and supported
FASCIA : Decorative trim or panel projecting horizontally; usually a cold-formed “Z” shape.
from the face of a wall.
GLAZE OR GLAZING : The process of installing
FIXED BASE : A column base that is designed glass in window and door openings.
to resist rotation as well as horizontal or vertical
movements. GROUT : A mixture of cement, sand and water
used to fill cracks and cavities. Often used under
FLANGE : The projecting edge of a structural base plates or leveling plates to obtain uniform
member. bearing surfaces.
FLANGE BRACE : A brace from flange of GUSSET PLATE : A steel plate used to connect
column or rafter to girt or purlin to provide two or more structural members in the same
lateral support and stability. plane.
FLASHING : A sheet metal closure to ensure GUTTER : The member used to collect and
weather-tightness. carry rain water off the roof.
FOOTING : A pad or mat, usually concrete, HAIR - PIN : Reinforcing bar used to help
located under a column, wall, or other structural transfer anchor bolt shear (due to column thrust)
member, used to distribute loads from the to concrete floor mass. The ‘U’ shaped hair pin
member into supporting soil. wraps around the anchor bolts inside the slab.
FOUNDATION : The substructure on which a HAUNCH : Also knee. The deepened portion of
building rests. a column or rafter, designed to accommodate the
high stress where column and rafter intersect
FRAME : Primary structural members, made and connect.
up of columns and rafters, which support the
secondary framing. HAUNCH BRACE : A diagonal brace between
eave strut and haunch.
FRAMED OPENING : Opening in wall, roof or
floor that is framed with secondary members. HEADER : A horizontal member over a wall
opening.
GABLE : A triangular portion of the endwall of
building, directly under the sloping roof and at HEADER TRIM : Trim used above a wall opening.
the bottom of the eave strut line.
HIGH STRENGTH BOLTS : Any bolt made
GAUGE : Thickness range of steel ( 24, 26 etc). from steel having a tensile strength in excess of
Distance between holes punched in flanges, base 100,000 pounds per square inch (PSI). Some
or splice plates. examples are ASTM A-325, JIS B 1186.
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HIGH TENSILE STEEL : Structural steel having panel over which concrete is poured.
a yield stress in excess of 36,000 pounds per
square inch. KIRBY RIB : Standard panel used for roof, liner,
soffits and partitions.
HIP-ROOF : A roof which rises by inclined
planes from all four sides. KIRBY WALL PANEL : Standard panel used on
exterior wall and facades.
HOT ROLLED SHAPES : Steel sections (angles,
channels, I-beams, etc.) which are formed by KNEE ( OR HAUNCH) : The connecting area of
rolling mills while the steel is in a semi-molten a column and rafter of a structural frame.
state.
KNEE BRACE : A diagonal brace designed to
IMPACT : Shock loads caused by dynamic resist horizontal loads usually from wind or from
application. moving material handling equipment. This brace
member normally has the lower end connected
INNER LINER : Liner panelling on the inside of to a column and the upper end connected to a
walls. rafter or eave strut.
INSIDE CORNER TRIM : Trim which flashes LEAN - TO : A structure having only one slope
inside corners. or pitch and depending on another structure for
partial support.
INSULATION : Any material used in building
construction to reduce heat transfer. LINER PANEL : Sheeting on inside of building;
may be either full or partial height.
INTERMEDIATE BAY : The distance between
two main frames within a building, other than LIP : A flange stiffener on cold formed sections.
end frames.
LIVE LOAD : Any moving or variable load
JACK BEAM : A beam used to support another which the structure must support which is not
beam or rafter to eliminate a column support. permanently attached to the structure.
JACK TRUSS : Truss used to support another LOUVER : An opening provided with fixed or
beam, truss or rafter to eliminate a column adjustable blades to allow air flow.
support.
MANSARD : A tilted fascia system mounted to
JAMB : A side column of a doorway or opening. the roof, outside the steel line, and above the
roof line to form a decorative fascia appearance
JIB CRANE : A cantilevered beam or horizontal and hide the roof line.
beam with hoist and trolley. This lifting machine
may pick up loads in all or part of a circle around MAIN OR PRIMARY FRAMING : Steel frames
the column to which it is attached. which support secondary framing members such
as girts, purlins or eave struts.
JOIST : Beam for supporting the floor or roof.
MASTIC : Caulking or sealant furnished in rolls,
KIP : Kilo-pound ( 1000#) normally used in sealing roof panel laps.
KIRBY DECK : Standard panel used as a form MEZZANINE BEAM: Primary framing for
(shuttering) on mezzanine floors or as a deck mezzanines.
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MEZZANINE JOIST : Secondary framing for PORTAL FRAME BRACE : Columns and
mezzanines. horizontal beam substituted for standard
bracing in areas where rod bracing is not allowed
MOMENT : Force times distance ( Torque) because of access requirements.
MOMENT CONNECTION : A joint capable of PRIMER PAINT : Initial coat of paint applied
transmitting moment to another member of the at factory to structural framing for protection
system. against elements during shipping and installation
only.
MONITORS: Superstructure located above
the ridge of the building used for ventilation or PURLIN : A secondary member, usually cold-
additional light. formed horizontal structural member located
in the roof to support roof panels, that is itself
MULLIONS : Vertical member connecting two supported by the primary structural framing.
windows located side by side. Generally, purlins in Kirby Buildings ovelap at
frames to form a continuous design.
(MS) MULTI-SPAN : More than one building tied
together; multiple gable buildings. PURLIN EXTENSION CANOPY : Cantilevered
continuation of roof at rake line.
NIBBLER: An electric hand tool used to cut
steel roof or wall sheet openings. PURLIN STRUT : Additional purlin added at or
near intersection of wind bracing members at
PARAPET : That portion of the wall which
the rigid frame where a series of wind bracing
extends vertically above the roof line to form a
is required in the roof panel. This strut may or
fascia-type appearance to hide roof slope.
may not be a continuous member throughout the
length of the building.
PARTITION : An interior dividing wall.
RAFTER : A fabricated primary structural
PEAK BOX: A pre-fabricated trim piece that
member with that extends from haunch to apex.
hides the rake trim connection at the apex of
Any beam used in a primary frame to support
gable, and bears a metal plate with the Kirby
purlins.
Trade Mark.
RAKE : The intersection of roof and endwall.
PEAK PANEL : Kirby rib panel located along
building ridge, conforms to roof slope and
RAKE ANGLE : Angle attached to purlins at rake
configuration.
for attachment of endwall sheets.
PIER: A concrete structure designed to transfer
REACTIONS : Forces required to resist loads
vertical load from a base of a column to a footing.
from a structure.
PILASTER : A masonary column built into a wall
REINFORCING STEEL : Steel rods placed in
and projecting from it.
concrete to take tension, compression and shear
stresses.
POP RIVET : A small headed pin with
expandable shank for joining light gauge metal,
RIDGE : Peak of a gabled buildings ( Apex)
typically used for flashing trim etc.
(RF) - RIGID FRAME : A clearspan structure,
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characterized by tapered columns, tapered SINGLE SLOPE : A sloping roof with one slope
haunches and rafter beams. surface.
ROOF SLOPE OR PITCH : Slope of a roof plane SKYLIGHT : Translucent fiberglass panel formed
expressed as a ratio of vertical rise per unit of like Kirby Rib used on roof or like Kirby Wall
horizontal run. used on walls in place of pre-determined panels
to supply natural light to interior of building.
SAG ROD OR SAG ANGLE : Tie rods or
angles to support bottom purlin flanges against SLIDE DOOR : A single or double leaf door
compression buckling due to special wind force. which opens horizontally by means of overhead
trolleys.
SCREEDING : The process of striking off the
excess concrete to bring the top surface to SOFFIT : The underside covering of a canopy or
proper finish and elevation. purlins extensions; usually Kirby Rib.
SEALANT : Any material which is used to close SOIL PRESSURE : Allowable load per unit area a
up cracks or joints to protect against leaks. substructure slab may exert on a given soil.
SECONDARY FRAMING : Framing consisting of SPACE- SAVER : Kirby’s straight column, sloped-
minor load bearing members of a stucture, such beam rafter building, where girts are flush-
as purlins, girts, eave struts etc. framed within the column.
SEISMIC FORCES : Forces due to earth SPAN : Width of building inside to inside of wall
movement or earthquake. panels ( side wall to side wall)
SELF-DRILLING SCREW : A fastener which SPLICE : A connection in a structural member.

combines the functions of drilling and tapping.
Used for attaching panels to purlins and girts ( as SPLICE PLATE : Plate used to connect two steel
an option). members.
SELF - TAPPING SCREW : A fastener which SPUD WRENCH : See “Drift Pin”.
taps its own threads in a pre-drilled hole, used
for attaching panels to purlins and girts, for panel STEEL LINE : The outside perimeter of
laps, and for trim and flashing. structural steel or inside of wall panels.
SHEETING ANGLE : An angle used for securing STIFFENER : A member used to strengthen a
sheeting. plate against lateral or local buckling, usually a
plate welded perpendicular to the longitudinal
SHIMS : A piece of steel used to level or square axis of the member. Large concentrated loads
base plates. such as crane loads usually require stiffeners at
the point of connection.
SHIPPING LIST : A list that enumerates each
piece to be shipped. STITCH SCREW : Screw used to fasten panel to
panel at side laps.
SILL : The bottom horizontal framing member of
a door or window opening. THRESHOLD : An aluminium extrusion kick
plate that spans between jambs beneath a
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personnel walk door leaf. with a 3/10 Roof Slope, buildings with asbestos
sheeting, unsheeted buildings and in buildings
THRUST : Horizontal force developed as a result with longer bays.
of a load being applied to a rigid frame.
VALLEY GUTTER : Oversized gutter located
TIE : A structural member that tends to lengthen at the junction of the eaves where buildings are
under stress ( ie; Wind brace rod) joined in multiple, sidewall to sidewall, junction
of parapet wall and roof, junction of sidewall and
TORQUE WRENCH : A wrench containing end wall of buildings forming a T or L Shape and
an adjustable mechanism for measuring and at the intersection of roof planes in a butterfly
controlling the amount of torque or turning roof.
force to be exerted. Used to tighten nuts on high
strenght bolts. WAINSCOT : A liner starting at floor but less
than ceiling height.
TRIM : Light gauge sheet metal used around
building opening and at intersections of roof, WALL, BEARING : Wall capable of supporting a
walls, etc, often referred to as flashing. structural system.
TRUSS : A structure composed of three or more WALL, NON-BEARING : Wall not capable of
members designed and connected so that the supporting a structural system.
structure as a whole acts as a beam and the
individual members are subjected primarily to WEB : The part of a channel, purlin, girt, column
longitudinal stress. or rafter between the flanges.
TURN OF NUT METHOD : A method of WEB MEMBERS : The system of members

tightening bolts in a connection. A rotation connecting the chords of a truss.
of the nut through 1/2 to 3/4 turn beyond a
“snug” position will produce at least the desired WIND BENT : A wind bracing system used in
minimum tension of the bolt. (“Snug” is defined sidewalls, where brace rods cannot be used.
as the point at which the material between the
bolt head and the nut is rigid, if power tools are WIND COLUMN : A column located in endwalls
used., “Snug” would be the point at which the of building designed to carry required wind
wrench begins to impact). loads.
UNIT STRESS : Stress per unit area. YIELD STRESS : The stress at which the strain
ceases to be directly proportional to the stress.
UNSUPPORTED COLUMN : The condition that
exists when a column has no lateral support, a “Z” SECTION : A girt or purlin; A member cold
column is unsupported when there are no braces formed from steel sheet coil in shape of a block
attached to the flanges. “Z” with stiffener lips.
UPLIFT STRAP : Light gauge metal straps

running continuously across the purlins from
the base of the building at one side to the other.
These straps are normally used on buidlings
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SECTION - II
FOUNDATION & BUILDINGS

ANCHORAGE
General Foundation Information

Kirby recommends that all building foundations, Anchor bolt settings:
including RCC Column / pedestal sizes, grade
beams and floor slabs, be designed by an
It is extremely important that anchor bolts be
experienced local foundation engineer. This
placed accurately in accordance with the anchor
engineer can also recommend excavation
bolt setting plan. All anchor bolts should be held
procedures, drainage practices, formwork,
in place with a template or similar means, so
reinforcing steel requirements and concrete
that they will remain plumb and in the correct
proportioning. This will assure proper designs,
location during placing of the concrete. Check
expedite the work and reduce costs.
the concrete forms and anchor bolt locations
prior to the pouring of the concrete. A final
check should be made after the completion
NOTE: of the concrete work and prior to the steel
installation. This will allow any necessary
Never start installation until the concrete is corrections to be made before the costly
cured sufficiently. Normal M 20 Grade Concrete installation labor and equipment arrives.
has to be cured for minimum of 7 Days. Consult
the concerned Civil Engineer when in doubt.
NOTE:
Strict adherence to your specific Anchor Bolt

Plan is required. Foundation must be square
and on plane. Make certain the Anchor Bolt plan
released by Kirby, being used is marked
“FOR CONSTRUCTION” and not marked
“ FOR APPROVAL”.
Caution : Check the squareness of the grid marking on the reference pillars before
proceeding with any further foundation / anchor bolt work.
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Anchor Bolt Setting Procedure
Anchor bolts shall be set in accordance with shuttering by using MS Angle or Wooden
Kirby “Issued for Construction Anchor bolt reepers to avoid centerlines getting
Plan” disturbed during concreting.
Finalise the FFL with the client or consultant Check the projection of anchor bolts above
and concreting has to be done finally to FFL the pedestal top. It should be as shown in
level as shown in anchor bolt drawing. anchor bolt drawings.
Establish the reference pillars at all corners Check the verticality of anchor bolts and
and intersection of axis and grid lines of then tack weld with the reinforcement before
periphery. The reference pillars should not concreting.
be more than 20 meters apart. Pedestal top surface should be level and
Mark the grid lines as indicated in AB setting smooth under template and around the
plan on the level pillars. anchor bolts.
Tie the piano wire/threads on the marking, Ensure anchor bolts are cast within main
check the squareness of the building. In reinforcement cage.
case of building more than 30 M wide, the Before pouring concrete, re-check the
squareness of the reference pillars marking elevations of anchor bolts at all main frames
should be checked with theodolite / total and endwall posts using level instrument or
work station. theodolite.
Ensure the top of final lift pedestal shuttering Protect the anchor bolt projected threaded
is equal to the top of desired concrete parts by applying grease before concreting.
pedestal top. Remove the templates after setting of
Ensure the rigidity of pedestal reinforcement, concreting & clean the anchor.
shuttering & template. (May be improved While installation, shim plates to be used
by welding of stirrups with main rods or below column base plates to level the
additional rods welded diagonally with pedestals. Nuts should not be used. MS
main rods) It shouldn’t be disturbed during Shims (50 mm x 50 mm) of size 2 mm to 10
concreting. mm to be used below the base plates at all
Last lift of pedestal concreting should be four corners. These gaps below base plates
depth of anchor bolt plus 100 mm to ensure should be grouted by civil contractor using
verticality and uniform height of anchor bolts. conbextra HF/GP2 after the completion of
Place the anchor bolts & respective plumbing and alignment of steel building.
templates.
Template should be locked to pedestal
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Squaring the Foundations
1. Diagonal Method:
The greatest accuracy in squaring the
foundation is obtained by the diagonal
method. Through adjusting the lines until the
two diagonal dimensions “A” and “B” are equal.
Adjust the foundation layout lines until
dimensions “A” and “B” are equal in length.
Check again for correct building length and
width, as per drawings issued for construction.
To be used for buildings smaller than 21 m
wide or 21 m long.
2. Right Angle Method:
On larger buildings, where the length of

the diagonals exceed the commonly used
tape, the right angle method may be used.
Establish the dimension of the two sides “C”
& “D” of the right triangle as shown in the
chart and adjust the lines to obtain dimension
“E” Repeat for the other three corners.
To be used for buildings up to 30 m wide or
60 m long.
C D E
9,000 12,000 15,000
10,000 14,000 17,205
12,000 16,000 20,000
13,500 18,000 22,500
15,000 20,000 25,000
16,000 22,000 27,203
3. Transit Method:
Buildings larger than 30 m wide or 60 m long

should be squared with a transit. Be sure
transit is in good condition, accurately located
over the intersection point and absolutely level.
Locate transit exactly over corner intersection
point of string line. Sight along one building
line, swing transit through 90˚ to establish
adjacent building line.
For accurate results, transit must be exactly
level and in perfect working condition.
Check diagonal dimensions as shown in
“Diagonal Method”.
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Base Angle / Base Channel
Base Channel is subsitituted for Base Angle when liner is furnished with a building. The sheet notch size
(40 x 40 mm) should be straight and uniform in size for proper seating of wall panels.
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SECTION - III
TYPICAL FRAMING DRAWINGS
Rigid frame cross section:

The typical section shows the column and depth and is measured from out of purlin to
rafter arrangement, purlin, girt and frame centerline of end frame.
brace locations, bolt sizes and numbers, inside 4. Sidewall bay spacing measured centerline to
clearances. The following illustrates a typical centerline of frames.
frame cross-section and a description of its 5. End wall exterior bay spacing shown on
contents. anchor bolt plan.
6. End wall interior bay spacing measured
1. Building width; Dimension out to out of girt centerline to centerline of endwall columns.
line. 7. Purlin piece marks.
2. Dimension from out of girt line to centerline 8. Roof wind bracing piece marks.
of ridge. This dimension will be centerline 9. Eave strut piece mark.
dimension on symmetrical gable building. 10. Purlin lapping dimensions.
3. Girt depth.
4. Depth of column at column base. Sidewall framing elevation:
5. Depth of column and girt at frame knee.
6. Horizontal clear dimension of frame at knee The sidewall framing elevation shows the girts,
connection. eave struts and sidewall bracing layouts and
7. Building eave height finished floor to top piece marks numbers. The contents of typical
flange of eave strut. sidewall elevation drawing are given below.
8. Girt spacing.
9. Vertical clear dimension at knee connection. 1. Sequence number of sidewall framing
10. Vertical clear dimension at ridge connection. elevation shown used to identify multiple
11. Roof slope or bevel. sidewall framing plans associated with job.
12. Slope dimension from centerline of ridge to 2. Building length measured out to out end wall
out of eave strut measured along slope of girts.
roof. 3. Sidewall bay spacing measured centerline to
13. Purlin spacing. centerline of frames.
14. Flange brace location with numbers. 4. Sidewall girt spacing.
15. Bolted frame splice designation. 5. Sidewall column piece mark.
6. Sidewall girt piece mark.
Roof framing plan: 7. Sidewall bracing piece mark.
8. Sidewall column line designation.
The roof-framing plan shows the layout and part 9. Sag rod piece mark.
number of purlins, eave struts, building clips
and bracing. A description of the contents on a
typical roof-framing plan follows.
1. Building length shown out to out of purlins.

2. Building width shown out to out of eave
struts
3. End frame inset dimension; this dimension
varies with end frame type and end wall girt
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Endwall framing elevation:
The end wall framing elevation shows the end 5. End wall interior bay spacing measured
framing column, rafter and girt arrangements and centerline to centerline of end wall columns.
piece marks. Typical column and beam and rigid 6. Building eave height measured from top of
frame end wall framing elevations are explained finished floor to top flange of eave strut.
below. 7. Vertical height of top of roofline at ridge
above eave height.
1. End wall framing elevation designation by 8. End wall girt spacing.
frame line number. 9. Corner column piece mark.
2. Width of building measured out to out of 10. End wall rafter piece mark.
sidewall girts. 11. End wall interior column piece mark.
3. Sidewall girt depth. 12. End wall girt piece mark.
4. End wall exterior bay spacing on anchor bolt 13. End wall column line designation.
plan less sidewall girt depth.
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SECTION - IV
SAFETY
Safety is..
Performing your daily tasks in a safe manner. Cranes and Lifting Equipments:
Protecting people, equipment and
environment.
Wire rope slings, D-shackles and pullies to be
Most frequently achieved by dropping the
test certified.
right word to the right person at the right
Proof of inspection and or written
time and by doing so often enough.
certification that material-handling
equipment is safe and appropriate for
PPE:
intended work.
Operation of equipment shall be restricted
The main purpose of personal protection to licensed operators with proper training.
equipment is to protect us from being injured by A load should never be raised or swung over
hazards of our job. people or an occupied building.
Major types of PPE, depending upon the job are: Condition of lifting slings/belts should be
Hard hat with chin strap. checked and if found defective, should be
Safety glasses/side shields. replaced with new ones.
Hand gloves. Experienced rigger should give directions to
Safety shoes with steel toe. crane operators while Installation.
Safety belts/safety harness. SWL (Safe working loads charts to exhibited
inside the crane cabins.
Scaffolding:
Sky Lights and Ridge Panels:
No wooden scaffolding should be allowed.
Metallic scaffolding with wheels arrangement Do not step on skylights.
at the bottom with out riggers should be Barricading should be done around ridge
used, which run on steel channel runners. area, prior to fixing of ridge panels with
Hand rails, toe boards and decking should be warning ribbon.
in place. Ridge panel should be installed
Scaffolding should be level and plumb on a simultaneously as far as possible to avoid
firm base. workers falling through ridge.
All wheels should be locked when working
on the scaffold (if it is a movable scaffold). Essential Measures:
Built-in ladder should be provided in the
metal scaffolding.
Builders should ensure their Installation
personnel are under workmen’s
Ladders:
compensation policy.
Conduct daily safety meetings at site.
Inspect every ladder before using it. Remove Insist compliance of safety procedures in
from service any ladder found defective. daily meetings.
Painted ladders should not be used. First aid box should be available at site.
Do not allow more than one person on the Loose sheets should be properly secured
ladder. and tied.
Wooden ladders should not be used, metal Maintain proper house keeping at site.
ladders to be used. Night work should be avoided.
Every ladder shall be adequately tied or held. Life lines on roof at every 3 meters interval
and safety belts have to be hooked to these
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life lines. All cylinders (LPG, Oxygen and Acetylene)
Electrical switch boards with plugs should be should be kept in a specified storage area.
used and no loose wires to be used. All operating deficiencies should be
All electrical wire joints should be properly addressed and rectified to ensure safe
taped. working environment at site.
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SECTION - V
PRE – INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES
Access to Site
The vehicle transporting your building parts a planned separation of materials in the order of
must gain access to the building site from the the installation process is necessary to minimize
adjacent highway or road. Such access should the costly double handling of materials. While set
be studied and prepared in advance of arrival. procedures are not possible in all cases, special
All obstructions, overhead and otherwise, must attention should be given to the following items.
be removed and the access route graveled or
planked if the soil will not sustain the heavy
wheel loads. NOTE:
Inspect to ensure that there is enough room to
Kirby trucks are loaded to maximize efficiency,
physically perform the tasks required to erect
maximize trailer weight, and ensure safety.
the building. Application of sheeting and trim can
Unfortunately, Kirby cannot load truck per
be expensive when there is no sufficient working
customer request.
space because of proximity of adjacent buildings
or other obstructions.
Think Safety At All Times:
The availability of any required utilities should
also be considered in advance. Take careful note
of any overhead electric lines or other utilities 1. Location of carrier vehicle during unloading
to avoid hazards and damage (Notify your utility : Unload material near their usage points to
company(s) when necessary). minimize lifting, travel and rehandling during
building assembly.
Develop a comprehensive safety awareness
program in advance to familiarize the work force 2. Prepare necessary ramp for truck : The
with the unique conditions of the site, and the edges of the concrete floor should be protected
building materials, along with the appropriate to minimize the danger of chipping or cracking
“Safe Work” practices that will be utilized. from truck traffic if the materials are to be
laid out on the floor. One important safety
consideration is the fact that material stored on
NOTE: the floor may subject the workers to possible
injury from falling objects.
Complete sets of Installation drawings are 3. Schedule lifting equipment (Not by Kirby):
furnished with every Kirby building. Each plan is The type and size of lifting equipment is
specially prepared for each individual building determined by the size of the building and
and should be strictly adhered to. Familiarize the site conditions. Length of boom, capacity
yourself and crew with these drawings prior to and maneuverability of lifting equipment will
start – up. determine its location for both unloading and
installation. Use the same lifting equipment
to unload and erect structural parts. Lifting
Unloading Operations: equipment costs are usually minimized by
combining the unloading process with building
Pre-planning of the unloading operations is an installation. As soon as the truck is unloaded,
important part of the Installation procedures. the lifting equipment should start erecting the
This involves careful, safe and orderly storage of columns and raising the assembled rafters into
all material. Detailed planning is required at the position.
job site where storage space is restricted. Here,
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4. Consideration of overhead electric wires : no later than thirty (30) days after delivery.
Overhead power lines are a continuing source of If a shortage is discovered within a bundle
danger. Extreme care must be used in locating box, then a written notice should be mailed to
and using lifting equipment to avoid contact with Kirby. Unless these two important inspections
power lines. are made and any reports or claims are filed
immediately, settlements become very difficult
5. Schedule crew : Depending on the crew size, and usually all parties suffer the loss. When
valuable time can generally be gained if the filing claims either with the transporter, or with
supervisor plans and watches ahead instead of Kirby, the claim should indicate the item(s) in
getting tied up with a particular unloading chore. question, the bundle or truck load in question (if
any), the actual quantity received, the quantity
6. Check shipment! : When shipments are which should have been received, or that which
received in the field, two inspections are was damaged. This is important for quickly
necessary: retrieving the necessary information. Also,
other information such as job number, names
A. When items, boxes, crates, bundles or other
and addresses of consignees and consignors
large components are received and unloaded
should be indicated on claims, as well as invoice
from the carrier, they should be checked
numbers. These procedures are primarily for
with the packing list. If during the inspection,
your protection. A shortage discovered later,
damages, and shortages of items are found,
can be caused by theft, misplacement, or other
a report should be filed with the transporter
causes, and neither the carrier nor Kirby are
immediately at the site. When damages are
responsible in such events.
evident from the exterior of trailers, they
should be opened and inspected thoroughly
at the time of receiving shipments. NOTE:
B. When bundles, crates, cartons, boxes, etc
are opened following delivery, another check
must be performed to determine the quantity Galvanized and galvalume materials are
received and their condition. susceptible to damage from prolonged periods
of contact with moisture while stacked together.
If there is evidence of moisture during unloading,
If during this inspection damages or shortages the panels should be separated, dried and
of items are found upon opening the crates or stored out of the weather to prevent permanent
cartons, a written claim should be sent to Kirby discoloration.
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Un-loading, Handling &
Storing Material
Structural:
Inspect all shipments prior to releasing the tie- If water is allowed to remain for extended
downs for loads that may have shifted during periods in bundles of primed parts such as
transit! REMEMBER, SAFETY FIRST! girts, purlins, etc., the pigment will fade and the
paint will gradually soften, reducing its bond to
Blocking by wooden packing under the columns the steel. Therefore, upon receipt of a job, all
and rafters protects the splice plates and bundles of primed parts should be stored at an
the slab from damage during the unloading angle to allow any trapped water to drain away
process. It also facilitates the placing of slings and permit air circulation for drying. Puddles
or cables around the members for later lifting of water should not be allowed to collect and
and allows members to be bolted together into remain on columns or rafters for the same
sub-assemblies while on the ground. Extra care reason.
should always be exercised in the unloading
operation to prevent injuries from handling the All primer should be touched up as required
steel and to prevent damage to materials and before Installation!
concrete slab.
CAUTION: Retain stenciled part mark numbers on the members for easy identification &
assembly.
Wall And Roof Panels:
Kirby wall and roof panels including color coated, lifted off the truck with extreme care taken to
galvalume and galvanized, provide excellent ensure that no damage occurs to ends of the
service under widely varied conditions. All sheets or to side ribs. The packages should be
unloading and installation personnel should stored off the ground sufficiently high to allow air
fully understand that these panels are quality circulation underneath the packages. This avoids
products which merits cautious care in handling. ground moisture and deters people from walking
on the packages. One end of the package should
Under no circumstances should panels be always be elevated to encourage drainage in case
handled roughly. Packages of sheets should be of rain.
CAUTION: Care should always be taken when walking on panels. Use safety lines and nets
when necessary! Panels are slippery. Oil or wax applied to the roof and wall panels for
protection against weather damage will make them a very slippery surface. Wipe dry any
oil that has puddled from bundles stored on a slope. Dew, frost, or other forms of moisture
greatly increase the slipperiness of panels. Always assume panel surface is slippery and act accordingly.
Think Safety. Use wood blocking to elevate and slope the panels in a manner that will allow moisture to
drain. Wood blocking placed between bundles will provide additional air circulation. Cover the stacked
bundles with a tarpaulin leaving enough opening at the bottom for air to circulate.
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Storage for Panels:
1. Block above ground to keep water out. 4. Cover with canvas tarpaulin to protect from rain.
2. Slope bundles for drainage. 5. Tie down cover ends away from stack to
3. Stack sheeting with spacers between permit air circulation, do not wrap under or
bundles. restrict air
When handling or uncarting the panels, lift NOTE:

rather than slide them apart. Burred edges may
scratch the coated surfaces when sheets are
Use gloves when handling metal panels to
slid over one another. Never allow panels to
prevent hand injuries. Be aware of the dangers
be walked on while on the ground. Rough and
of handling panels on a windy day. A large panel
improper handling of a panel is inexcusable and
can catch enough wind to knock a worker off his
a prime example of poor job supervision.
feet, even at ground level! Safety first!
IMPORTANT
DO NOT USE PLASTIC SHEETING AS A COVER BECAUSE IT WILL PROMOTE MOISTURE.
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Unloading: Lifting Panels By Hand:
A Crane and / or forklift is necessary for Standing on one side of the panel, lift it by the
unloading the components of a metal building. seam. If the panel is over 3.00 Metres long lift
Care should always be taken to avoid damaging it with two or more people on one side of the
material. panel to prevent buckling . Do not pick up by the
ends.
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Material Layout
Component unloading procedure:
As the building material is unloaded, it should Endwall material is laid out for each end.
be placed in and around the building site near
the place where it will be used. While each job Small components (nuts, bolts, clips, fasteners
will vary according to size or site conditions, etc.) are stored in a given area convenient to all
the layout below typifies an arrangement which parts of the building.
offers convenience and accessibility during
assembly and Installation. Wall and roof paneling and other components
which will not be used in the initial stage of
Rigid frame colums are laid in position for raising. erecting the steel, are placed to the outside of
the work area and properly stored and protected
Rafters are stacked for sub-assembly and easily from the weather.
accessible for setting.
Insulation should not be stored on the edge of
Girts, purlins, eave struts and bracing are divided the roll as this will damage the edges.
according to the requirements of each bay.
NESTED PARTS (PURLINS, GIRTS ETC.) SHOULD

BE SEPARATED AND BLOCKED TO ALLOW
DRAINAGE OF COLLECTED MOISTURE TO
PREVENT RUSTING, PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
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Cable Tension & Hook Height
Tension and hook height for the diagrams below
show lifting weights at various angles.
Notice how the cable tension increases as

the lifting angle is decreased. It is of interest
to note that if this angle is reduced to 150, the
cable tension is 3.9 times the vertical lift; at
100, it is 5.7 and at 50 it is 11.5. When tension in
cable increases, the compressive or buckling
load on the peak rafter section also increases.
Slings with low lifting angles should therefore be
avoided both to protect the cable and to prevent
buckling of the rafter.
Structural Framing Precautions:
Responsible personnel, experienced in rigging

and handling light steel members in a safe
manner, should complete the layout, assembly
and installation of steel. Improper handling can
easily result in injury, delays and unexpected
added costs. This is particularly true when raising
assembled rafters for wide buildings.
SAFETY NOTE:
Check wire rope for broken strands, broken rope immediately. Always use equipment with
wires and kinking. Replace damaged, unsafe an adequate safety margin over the lifted load!
Safety first!
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Plan in advance!
Reduce avoidable costs!
Minimum costs should be obtained when fewer lifts and fewer connections to be made
the following conditions are met during the in the air.
installation of Kirby buildings: 6. When Installation of the steel framework
starts at one end and continues bay by bay to
1. When safety practices are discussed and the other end of the building.
initiated in advance of any work procedure. 7. When the first bay is completed, the
2. When the overall work of erecting the individual frames are erected and tied
building is divided into individual jobs, together by skeleton purlins, and the fill-in
and when each job is assigned (in proper purlins are installed after the costly lifting
sequence) to teams of workers consisting of equipment has been released.
two to seven workers each, with three to five 8. When tools and equipment of the proper
workers teams preferred. kind, in good, safe condition, are available in
3. When individual workers are properly trained sufficient quantity.
and instructed in advance as to what they
are to do and the safe way to do it. This Lifting Cables And Spreaders Bars:
eliminates time wasted while waiting to be
told what to do next. In all instances the length of the lifting cables
4. When building parts are properly laid out should be such that the angle between the rafter
according to advanced planning so as to and the lifting cables is no less than 45 degrees.
avoid lost time in repetitive handling or in To reduce the severe compression stresses
searching for specific items. at the ridge of the rafters that are created by
5. When as many parts as can be safely raised the angle of lifting cables, a spreader bar is
in a single lift are bolted together in sub- recommended, which allows the lifting cables to
assemblies on the ground where assembly be parallel to each other.
work is faster and safer, thereby, requiring
NOTE:
Stay well in the clear of loads being moved by clear of moving loads and never stand under a
any lifting device. Hands and feet should be kept load being lifted. Remember, SAFETY FIRST
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Installation of Primary and Secondary
Structural:
Many methods and procedures are in use for end bearing frame rafters, interior columns).
erecting the structural portion of metal buildings. These are the primary support members for
The techniques of raising frames vary from the frame and are designed as such. Any cutting
erecting small clear spans and endwall frames of these members may affect the structural
in units to erecting the large clear spans and stability. A written approval from Kirby should
modular frames in sections. The installation be taken prior to attempting alterations of these
methods used depend strictly on the type members.
of buildings, the available equipment, the
experience level of the crews, and the individual
job conditions. NOTE:
The variation in these factors precludes the
In no case should building installation be started
establishment of a firm or specific set of
on green concrete / honey combed concrete.
installation rules and procedures. Consequently,
Anchor bolts may pull loose, concrete spall (chip
the installation operation must be tailored by the
out along edges) may occur and equipment may
installation personnel to fit individual conditions
crush or crack slab. Normal Portland cement
and requirements. However, there are certain
concrete should cure at least seven days and
installation practices, pertaining to structural
high-early strength concrete at least three days
members, which are in general use and have
before the structural columns are erected.
proven sound over the years. Descriptions of
Special circumstances may require even longer
these follow.
curing periods; consult the project engineer, not
Kirby, on foundation questions.
Installation personnel are cautioned not to cut
primary members (rigid frames columns, rafters,
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SECTION - VI
INSTALLATION
Installation of Rigid Frames

The intermediate or interior frames nearest the The same general procedures of installation
bearing endwall are usually erected first. This bay apply to either clear span or multiple span
usually contains the optional diagonal bracing. frames. In the case of the latter, the support for
The proper completion and plumbing of this rafter sections during installation is generally
first bay, as will be discussed later, is extremely supplied by the interior columns,themselves,
important to the successful completion of the making temporary supports unnecessary. Two
building. words of caution concerning the installation of
rigid frames are in order. The first is the rigid
Although several methods are used to erect frames, especially free ends or cantilevered
rigid frames, it has been found most satisfactory sections should never be left “ for the day” in an
to erect the columns first, tie them together unsupported,unbraced or unguyed condition.
with the girts and tighten the anchor bolts. The Such practice has resulted in the total loss of
anchor bolt tension may need to be adjusted to considerable amounts of erected steel because
seat the rafter. Temporary bracing should always of wind.
be installed as soon as sections are lifted in
place. The second word of caution pertains to the
additional care required in the installation
When the rafter consists of several roof beams, of multiple span frames compared to clear
as in the case of wide buildings, a safe procedure span frames. Frames with interior columns
of raising by sections and supporting the free ,because of closer supports, have much lighter
end must be followed, regardless of the type of sections. They are much more apt to buckle
equipment available. In most instances the work during Installation than clear span frames, and
proceeds from outside columns inward toward consequently require greater care in rigging and
the peak until the entire frame is bolted into handling.
place.
Method of statement for highly complex or
very wide / tall buildings must be prepared
and/or approved by Kirby Engineering before
commencing work.
CAUTION: 50% of Purlins including peak purlins with flange braces and eave struts to be
installed before releasing the crane from holding the rafter for further Installation.
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Structural Framing (Installation)
Installation Procedure:
STEP 1
IMPORTANT: SEQUENCE:
Before erecting column shim plates to be kept 1. Check anchor bolt plan and Installation
level to FFL drawings for special conditions.
2. Erect columns in place and tighten anchor
Columns should be erected just prior to roof bolt nuts.
rafter and secondary framing Installation. 3. Attach girts and install temporary bracing.
NOTES:
1. Plan to erect a braced bay first, usually this 3. It is the responsibility of the installation
is the first interior bay from either end of the personnel to provide temporary Installation
building. bracing until structure is complete.
2. Refer to “Turn-of-nut” method for tightening
bolts under “Metal building Terminology” in
this manual.
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Rigid Frame Connection Details:
NOTES:
1. All connections are field bolted.

2. Refer to your installation drawings for
quantity and bolt size.
3. All bolts are high strength.
4. All bolts are to be installed using “Turn of nut
method”.
5. Install and tighten all frame connection bolts
as each rigid frame is assembled.
6. All the High Strength bolts shall be tightened
as mentioned in the Table below
Recommended Tightening Torques

Sl.No. Bolt Size Property Clause 8.8 Torque Property Clause 10.9 Torque
NM KGM NM KGM
1 M 12 87.00 8.90 128.00 13.08
2. M 16 214.00 21.82 315.00 32.06
3. M 20 431.00 43.91 615.00 62.54
4. M 22 586.00 59.74 835.00 85.00
5. M 24 745.00 75.94 1060.00 108.00
6. M 30 1480.00 150.00 210.00 214.60
7. M 33 2013.00 205.02 2865.00 292.00
8 M 36 2586.00 263.60 3680.00 375.00
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Installation of Flange Braces:
Attachment of flange braces on the ground.
Check your primary framing drawings for flange

brace locations. Attach flange braces to the roof
rafter assembly while on the ground to one side,
attach flange braces to opposite side when roof
rafter assembly is raised into vertical position.
Lifting Rafter Assembly:
Shown are four methods which may be used for

rigging slings for lifting roof rafter assemblies.
Regardless of the method you use, make sure,
it is suitable and adequate for the job when
considering size of the roof rafter and hoisting
equipment available.
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Main Frame Endwall Corner Detail
With By Framed Sidewall Girts:
Bearing frame - ‘I’ section

Corner column:
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Purlin / Girt / Eave Strut Connections:
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Details at Expansion Joint:
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STEP 2
1. Raise rafter beam into place. is installed to hold assembled rigid frame in
2. Hold rafter beam in place until it is securely place.
bolted to the column and temporary bracing
NOTES:
1. Assemble roof rafter components on the reduce Installation time as it is easier to
ground. assemble these pieces on the ground than it
2. Make sure roof rater is level and straight is to do it in the air.
before structural bolts are fully tightened 4. For suggested methods of hoisting roof
3. Bolt in place as many clips and flange braces rafters, see page 36 of this manual.
as possible before raising roof rafters to
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STEP 3
1. Raise rafter beam into place.

2. Hold rafter beam in place until it is securely bolted to the column and temporary bracing is installed
to hold assembled rigid frame in place.
NOTE:
If the roof rafter consists of more than two at least two purlins spanning between roof rafter
segments, additional purlins are to be installed segments.
while roof rafter is held in place so that there are
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STEP 4
1. Bolt all remaining girts and purlins in place in

the braced bay.
2. Install bracing and flange braces.
3. Proceed to plumb and square the braced bay.
NOTES:
1. See the pages 49-51 for methods of plumbing 2. No further installation is to proceed until
and squaring the braced bay. item 3 of step 4 has been fully completed.
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Rod Bracing:
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Plumbing & Squaring
STEP 5
As soon as all the purlins, girts and eave struts
have been installed in the braced bay, it should
be accurately plumbed and squared to ensure
correct alignment of the succeding bays. This is
accomplished by adjusting the diagonal bracing
and temporary bracing in the roof and wall
planes.
1. With all the rods loosely installed , plumb

the column of the rigid frame by tightening
or loosening the nuts of the brace rods.
Remember: when one brace rod is tightened,
the other rod must be loosened, When
columns are plumb, sidewall brace rods
should be finally tightened to a “Taut”
condition. Dimension “B” must be the same
as dimention “A” for column to be plumb, See
Fig 1
2. The Roof Beams should be aligned in

progression from the eave to the ridge.
Plumb the roof rafter at each connection
point and the ridge by tightening or loosening
the rod at those points.
Stretch a line across the flanges at the base
of the column. Drop a plumb bob from
the ridge point of the roof rafter, adjust as
necessary so that the plumb bob is in line
with line at base of columns. When this
occurs the ridge is plumb, See Fig 2
NOTE:
Before step 2 is started, check to make sure for measurement adjustments to compensate
column and roof rafter flanges are the same for the width difference before proceeding with
width. If flanges are not the same width, allow step 2.
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3. Check to be sure that ridge point of the rigid
frame is over the center line of the building.
See fig 3 Measure to establish bim “A”,
dimension “B” is 1/2 bim. “A”, Establish center
line of buildings from dimensions “A” & “B”
and mark center line of floor slab., Drop
a plumb bob from ridge point of building.
Adjust ridge point if necessary so that plumb
bob aligns with centerline of the building.
NOTE:
The plumbing and squaring operation is one of

the most important function of the installation
sequence.
Spend sufficient time on this sequence to ensure
the braced bay is level, plumb and square to
avoid problems when continuing the Installation
sequence.
CAUTION: This method is not recommended under conditions that would be affected by
wind.
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STEP 5 CONTD.
1. Locate Transit as shown above, ( In this column, outside flange - See Details).
example it is located slightly to the left of the 4. Lock Horizontal rotation of transit.
first rigid frame). 5. Adjust rod bracing until the tape reading at
2. Make sure transit is perfectly level. point A & B is obtained at all points indicated
3. Rotate transit until you get the same exact on above sketch - take all reading from the
tape reading at points A & B, (Base of same surface as “A” & “B”.
NOTE:
In all cases the transit method

of plumbing and squaring the building is
prefered.
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Structural Framing Continued...
STEP 6
Proceed with the installation of the remaining work than can be completed in a work day to
frames and bearing end frames. In each braced ensure all structural framing is completed in
bay shown on the installation drawings, repeat those days before leaving the site at the end of
step 4 before proceeding with the installation of the day,
additional bays.
Eave struts and peak purlins may be installed

in intermediate bays between braced bays to
stabilise frames. However, do not start more
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. As installation progresses, each braced bay must be fully completed as outlined in step 4 before
proceeding with the installation of additional bays.
2. Install portal brace, jack beams ( Where ever applicable) first before proceeding with rafter and purlin
installation of subsequent bays.
3. Where ever there is fascia column, it is to be attached to the main column / rafter on ground to save
time.
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STEP 7
Complete installation of all red steel bay, installing secondary framing in the end
components. Align the purlins by stretching the bay, paneling may commence and be worked in
piano wire between rafter and along the flanges conjuction with the completion of the balance
of the purlins, adjust the sag rod nuts to match of the red steel. This could save time on larger
the purlin to the piano wire. buildings if seperate sheeting crews are used.
Upon completion of all secondary framing in the

braced bay, plumbing and squaring the braced
NOTE:
When the building reaches this stage (Temporary bracing, blocking etc), to prevent
of installation, sheeting should proceed wind damage especially to purlins and girts due
immediately. The structure without sheeting to excessive vibration they are exposed to in the
should not be left standing for prolonged periods un-sheeted conditons.
of time without taking proper precautions
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Installation of Wind Bracing
The diagonal bracing is usually a round rod. Occasionally the bracing in the wall of a building
It should always be installed as shown on the cannot be installed in the specified bay because
installation drawing and should be tensioned of doors or other complications. Usually these
so that the building will not sway or rock when can be moved to other bays without affecting
the wind blows. Care should be taken, however, the structural integrity of the building. However,
not to over tighten and bend the structural before moving any wind bracing check with
members. The workman should watch the Kirby. Never modify a Kirby building without
structural members carefully as he tightens the first notifying Kirby and getting back a written
bracing. confirmation
Installation of Sagrods:
Sagrod on the wall is a tension member used

to limit the deflection of a girt in its weak axis Sagrods are shown in the roof framing plan,
direction. On the other hand, sagrod on the roof sidewall and endwall framing elevations
is used to limit the lateral displacement of the (wherever required). All Sagrods are supplied
bottom flange or purlins caused by the horizontal with 2 nuts at each end.
component of the gravity load. Generally, both
are used to keep the purlin / girt from sagging. Refer to schematic diagram below for sag rod
For erection purposes, it is used to properly fixing at roof and sidewalls.
align purlins / girts.
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Alignment of Crane Beams
Crane beam alignment is very important for dimensions. (Please ensure proper taping
smooth, trouble free performance of Cranes. It method is followed)
is important that the centerline of crane beam
web and crane rail is aligned to the acceptable 5. Stretch a piano wire (without any bends) to
tolerances as mentioned in the table to avoid match punch marks already made on the
torsional forces on the beam and to improve crane beams and adjust the crane beams till
performance of structure for long life. The all the beams are to a straight line and as per
following procedure shall be followed: the tolerances mentioned in the table and
complete alignment of run away beams along
1. Check straightness of crane beams on one side first.
ground before Installation. 6. Follow the same procedure on another side
2. Check the level of top of crane brackets and and adjust the crane beams to a straight line.
level the columns base plates accordingly. While aligning the beams to the straight line,
3. Mark the center of web on the top flange / ensure the span and diagonal dimensions for
channel of crane beam and mark the same by each bay is within the acceptable tolerance.
using punch marks for easy identification. 7. Install the bracing angles / surge girders
4. Check the straightness, level of crane beams members. Ensure the span and diagonal
both the length and width of the building as dimensions are not disturbed while installing
per the tolerance mentioned in the table. these members.
8. Ensure the rail is laid as per the straight lines
NOTE: marked on the beams top flange and the
maximum direction between rail and web of
crane beams not exceeding more than 3/4”
a. Use piano wire / Theodolite for checking the
of web of crane beams.
straight line of crane run way beams.
9. Record all the readings in a chart and accept
b. Ensure uniform (measurable) pull is given the alignment of crane beams and crane
while measuring the span and diagonal subject to within the acceptable tolerances
mentioned in the table.
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Crane runway beam installation:
Maximum Rate of
I tem D escri pti on T ol erance
Change
¢ web
L=L+ L A = 8/3 “ 20/” 4/1’
Span L=L-A
A (Max) Theoretical
(Min) (A = 10cm) (6.3mm / 6m)
Support point span
(Typical)
¢ web B
B = 8/3 “ 20/” 4/1’

Straightness
(B= 10cm) (6.3mm / 6m)
Support point
(Typical) B
Theoretical ¢
Top beam for top running crane

Bottom of beam for under hung crane C
C = 8/3 “ 20/” 4/1’

Elevation
(C= 10cm) (6.3mm / 6m)
Support point
(Typical) Theoretical Height C
D
Beam to Beam D = 8/3 “ 20/” 4/1’
Top Running
(D=10cm) (6.3mm / 6m)
Top running
Beam to Beam E = 3/8 “ 20/” 4/1’

Under hung (E= 10cm) (6.3mm / 6m)
Adjacent F = 8/1 “
NA
Beams
F (F =10cm)
Top running Under Hung
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SECTION - VII
SHEETING
General Note
All the primary and secondary framing should installed, plumbed, squared and tightened
be erected plumbed and the bolts properly before sheeting begins.
tightened before the sheeting of the building
is started. Framed openings should also be
KR Panel:
The KR panels are designed for both roof and the direction of the prevailing wind, the overlap
wall applications. Its symmetric profile allows for line on the side of the every third rib will be less
installation without regard to sheeting direction. visible. Where heavy prevailing winds occur;
Sheeting can be started from either end of the place the edge to be lapped into the wind!
building; however, by applying the sheets toward
KLS- 10 Panels: (India Region Only)

These panels are designed as standing seam roof
system.
KSS-600 Roof Sheeting Panel: (India Region Only)
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Kirby Deck Panels: KCD54 and KCD75 Panels: (India Region Only)
These panels are designed as a permanent

shuttering over mezzanine framing.
KD 40-200 KCD 54
KCD 75
KD 0.5 / KD 0.6 / KD 0.7
KW Panel:
The KW panels are designed for wall from either end of the building, and application
applications only. The inverted ribs incorporated of the architectural panel is not directional.
into its design produce smooth shadow lines and Properly installed, the lap edges of the “KW”
semi-concealed fasteners. Sheeting can begin panel will have minimum visibility.
NOTE:
The “KW” panels are adversely affected by an as other factors can contribute to waviness at
uneven girt line, and /or insulation that cause the visible edge.
an uneven girt line. Either situation could cause
oilcanning in the panels. Do not apply pressure to the pan of the panels
during installation, when the pressure is released
The design of the panel lap allows for the panel “ oil canning” will occur. Safety first!
edge to be visible when installed. Equipment
limitations and manufacturing tolerances, as well
DANGER! Do not step on the major ribs, the side edge or end edge of the KR panel. Safety
first!
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Fastener Installation
Correct fastener installation is one of the most 2000 should be used for self-drilling screws. A
critical steps when installing roof panels. Drive 500-600 RPM fastener drive should be used
the fastener in until it is right and the washer for self tapping screws. Discard worn sockets,
is firmly seated. Do not overdrive fasteners. A these can cause the fastener to wobble during
slight extrusion of neoprene around the washer installation.
is a good visual tightness check.
The correct degree of tightness can be achieved
Always use the proper tool to install fasteners. A by using screw gun with depth guage.
fasteners drive (screw gun) with an RPM of 1700-
NOTE:
Always remove metal filing from surface of

panels at the end of each work period. Rusting
filings can destroy the paint finish and void any
warranty.
Mastic Sealant:
Proper mastic applications are critical to the warm weather, store mastic in a cool dry place.
weather tightness of a building. Mastic should During cold weather mastic must be kept warm
not be stretched when installed. Apply only to until application. After mastic has been applied,
clean, dry surfaces. Keep only enough mastic keep protective paper in place until panel is
on the roof that can be installed in a day. During ready to be installed.
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Fastener Application
NOTE:
For Self-drilling Screws (SDS) pilot hole is not required.
NOTE:
Maximum pilot hole for panel to frame is 5.00mm dia.
NOTE:
The pilot hole and pop rivet dia.should be equal

for water lightness.
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Fastener Layout
Kirby rib:
Kirby wall:
Kirby deck:
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Screw Alignment
Good alignment of the screws, especially on the Aligning The Girts:
wall panels, will give a professional appearance
to the wall panel installation. One way this can
Installation of the building walls is generally
be accomplished is by pre-drilling holes in the
done before the roof. Before starting the wall
panels at identical locations. Up to 15 panels can
installation, check to be sure that the eave
be stacked together and drilled using a template
strut and girts are straight and plumb. One
panel. Use 4.7 mm diameter drill bit for panel to
method of aligning the girts is to cut temporary
structural fasteners and a 3 mm diameter bit for
wood blocking to the proper length and install
the side lap clearance holes. It is important to
between the lines of girts. This blocking can be
clean metal filings off panel surfaces after drilling
moved from bay to bay, which will reduce the
to avoid rust stains.
number of pieces required. Normally, two line of
The template panel should be laid out for the vertical blocking per bay will be sufficient.
proper screw locations in accordance with the
building Installation drawings. Since re-drilling
will “hand” the panels, it will also be necessary
NOTE:
to select the end of the building from which the
paneling is to begin. Before drilling the template Do not allow blocking to become a falling hazard.
panel, it should be checked for proper hole Workers should wear hard-hats. Girts should
locations against the building framework. Be sure never be used as a climbing ladder. Damage to
there is no excessive deflection in the purlins girt clips, as well as injury to worker may result.
and girts. Safety first!
Use approved eye protection when operating a

drill. Electrical tool must be properly grounded.
Do not use electrical tools or equipment while
standing on wet surfaces. Safety first!
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Wall Panel Installation
Sidewall and endwall panel installation:
NOTE:
1. Block girts to “level”position before starting each structural girt towards the eave.
panel Installation, Maintain blocking until 4. Foundation must be square, level and correct
panel to structural fasteners are installed. to the out to out of steel dimentions.
2. Align and plumb first wall panel. 5. Installation crew is to clean all wall panels
3. To prevent “Oil - Canning” all panel fasteners before leaving job site.
should start from base angle and secured to
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Roof Panel Installation
Kirby Rib Roof Panels may be damage by

Installation traffic. Traffic damage can be avoided
by the use of walk boards.
Two sets are suggested; one for the workmen

laying or fastening panels, the other for traffic up
and down the roof.
The walk boards are also an excellent safety

precaution on steep roofs.
If you must step on the roof panel, always

walk on the flat of the panel, on or close to the
purlins.
“NEVER WALK ON THE MAJOR

CORRUGATIONS”
CAUTION :
Before starting to panel, re-check the building structure to be sure it is still plumb and
square
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Installation of Kirby Rib Roof Panels:
1. (A) & (C) Denote Kirby Rib Roof Sheet, (B) over a large area in such a manner as to
Denotes Kirby Rib Peak Panel. prevent damage to building components.
2. Locate the center of the first major Rib 8. All metals shavings occuring as a result of
exactly over steel line attach panels (A) & (C) drilling operations on the roof are to be
then attach peak panel (B). removed in such a manner as to prevent
3. Each side of Kirby Rib Panel and the Kirby damage or staining of roof finish. ( The roof
Rib Peak Panel must be run in conjunction should be swept clean at the end of each
with each other to ensure correct alignment. day).
4. Refer to other sections of this manual for
details relating to eave alignment of roof NOTE:
panels, sealer application and fastener types.
5. All damages paint finishes are to be
1. For buildings having roof extension,
retouched to prevent rusting.
canopies, lean-to’s etc. Wall paneling must
6. In the event a screw is installed in the wrong
be installed before roof sheets to allow for
location or should a screw break during the
working clearance.
driving process, remove the screw and install
2. The last panel of roof should not be back
one of a large diameter to prevent leaking.
lapped. If has to be cut to the requirements,
7. Concentrated heavy loads ( Personnel
the plain portion at cut end should be bent
or material) occurring on the roof during
upwards.
construction shall be distributed uniformly
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Roof Sheeting Sequence and
Mastic Application:
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Sheeting Sequence Note:
This procedure and mastic application saves time

in picking up sheet corners and ensures a sealed
four lap connection.
General Sheeting Notes:
1. It is recommended where possible, sidewall 4. Check location of center line of high rib
and endwall sheeting should precede roof 5 M from steel line at end of building so
sheeting. adjustment of gain or loss can be made if
2. The building is to be plumb, square and tight necessary.
before sheeting is begun. 5. Installation crew is to sweep roof panels
3. Sheeting is shown in a left to right pattern as clear of all metal shavings daily until roofing is
an illustration only. Actual sheeting is to begin completed.
at the leeward end of the building so that all 6. Roof and wall liner panels to be laid prior to
panel laps will be away from the prevailing roof and wall sheeting.
wind.
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Installation Procedure:
TAPE MASTIC (ROPE SEALING):
NOTE:
1. Rope seal to be fixed in front of the screw 2. Do not apply rope seal in the anticapillary
line. flute.
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Safety Precautions for Roofing
Kirby strongly recommends that Installation the purlins and to panels on either side before
employees be continuously trained and re- they can be a safe walking surface. Skylights or
trained in safe and productive work practices. translucent panels can never be considered as a
Working on the roof area in the installation walking surface.
of roof structural, insulation or roof panels
requires proper training, correct equipment Partially attached or unattached panels should
and constant alertness to minimize the danger never be walked on !
of falls. Hard hats should be worn on job sites
to prevent injury from falling objects. Safe work
practices on all Installation duties should be DO NOT
carefully reviewed with Installation crews prior to
beginning each job. 1. Step on rib at edge of panel.
NEVER STEP ON SKYLIGHTS OR 2. Step near crease in rib at edge of panel.

TRANSLUCENT PANELS !
3. Step within 5 feet of edge on unsecured panel.
PANELS MAY COLLAPSE IF NOT PROPERLY
SECURED ! A single roof panel must never be used as a work
platform.
Roof panels must be completely attached to
NOTE
1. Always wear rubber sole work boots! When on 2. Install all the structural screws before
the roof, use approved protection devices such proceeding to fix the next panel.
as safety lines, safety nets or catch platforms.
SAFETY NOTE! CAUTION! PANELS MAY BE SLICK

Because of the demands of the manufacturing process, oil has been applied to the coil stock
to protect the coil, as well as the finished panel during manufacturing shipping and storage!
Metal panels must be wiped clean prior to panel installation.
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SECTION - VIII
INSULATION
Insulation Installation Procedures

1. Wall insulation “A” is shipped in maximum Pull insulation simultaneoulsy from each side of
length rolls and are to be field cut to exact building until facing is tight ( see fig. 2 page 72 for
length before installing. Refer to Installation method of holding insulation right). Secure to top
drawings for specific details for your of eave strut, fold down and secure to outside
buildings. face of eave strut.
2. Wall insulation should extend from top of
eave strut to 40 mm below finished floor.
Clamp insulation to eave strut as shown in NOTE:
Fig 1, page 71, pull facing tight and hold in
place until wall panel is attached. Fold the Insulation back at ends to avoid wicking.
3. Roof insulation “B” depending on buildings
width , may be shipped in one roll or a series
of rolls ( Refer to your Installation drawings
for specific details)
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Side wall and end wall insulation:
Temporarily attach the insulation to the top of

the eave strut or rake angle,. Use two vice grips
or other clamping arrangements as shown, Pull
down on the insulation to obtain a taut, smooth
inside surface.
NOTE:
Take care that the insulation strip is properly no load bearing strength. Do not lean or prop
placed and plumb. material against wall insulation. Do not step
on roof insulation. Observe all proper safety
Attach insulation to base angle temporarily. procedures. When handling fibreglass, wear
Apply the first panel over the insulation and long sleeved shirts to minimise contact with the
install panel to structural fasteners working from insulation fibers : “Safety first”
bottom to top of panel. Remove clamps and
trim insulation at top and bottom. Insulation has
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Insulation installation procedures:
Roll out the second insulation strip overlapping Stretch the insulation over the eave strut by
the first ( See your Installation drawings for means of a clamp as shown below, Staple side
splice location) and temporarily hold in place by tabs. Apply roof panel from the eave up in the
applying a vice grip tool to the two tabs at the normal manner. Remove the vice grips after
purlin. panels have been applied.
NOTE:
At the place of roof skylight / wall skylight,

framed opening , the insulation has to be
trimmed neatly and the foil folded back to give a
neat appearance.
Do not allow the insulation to become wet.
Do not install more insulation on the roof than

can be covered by roof panels. Before the work
period ends.
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Closure Strips & Applications
72
Skylight Installations
NOTE:
Skylights shall be installed as roof is sheeted. personnel damaging the skylight. Do not walk on
Protective measures are to be taken to prevent Skylights.
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Flashing, Gutter & Trim
The correct installation of flashing, gutters, and crimped, or serrated. End joints and laps must be
trim cannot be over-emphasized. The overall closely controlled.
appearance of the finished building depends
primarily on the quality of the installation of Rake trim, flashings, and gutters, to be spliced
the flashing, gutters and trim. Keep all gutter with rivets only, with a bead of elastomeric
and flashing lines straight. Make all bends sharp sealent in the joint.
and neat. Be sure edges are not jagged, dented,
NOTE:
Flashing should be stored off the ground to should be placed inside the lap. Any sealent
avoid moisture and handling damage. Elevate squeezing outside should be cleaned off. If
one end of the package above the lower end to left in places it will absorb dust and visibly it
encourage drainage in case of rain. Always wear will be shabby.
gloves when handling sheet metal. Safety first! 3. Down spout to be spliced on ground to the
required length before fixing.
1. Assemble as many pieces of gutter on ground 4. Cut gutter with two diagonal cuts and bend
as can be handled to get a straight line. down tabs to receive down spout. Seal with
2. Elastomeric Sealent should not be applied sealant and fasten with rivets/ screws. (3
on the outside face of the gutter / trims. It Nos)
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Sliding Door & Ridge Vent
Sliding doors: Ridge vents:
1. The guide channel to be fixed in concrete as 1. Assemble the ridge vent completely on
per the dimension mentioned in the drawing. ground.
2. Ensure top of guide channel and FFL are at 2. Lift the unit and fix on roof panel. The roof
same level. panel should have 9 Nos of SDS screws per
3. Any concrete / mortar spilled into the panel.
channel should be cleaned immediately. 3. Align the ridge vent centerline to match with
4. The track header channel has to be checked roof ridgeline.
for straightness and then brackets to be 4. Ensure that KRO closured are fixed and
tightened. properly sealed.
5. Ensure the wall cladding is completed before 5. Install the rope assembly for damper
fixing header beam. movement.
6. Complete the door frame assembly, check
diagonal dimensions and tighten bolts. Fix the
sheets, trims and accessories (handle, lock
plate) on ground.
7. Fix the leaf to the door trolley. The door
trolley to be fixed towards outer face of door
leaf to ensure verticality.
8. Check for the free movement and verticality
of the door leaf by adjusting the door trolley
nuts.
9. Ensure to provide a gap between door leaf
and FFL (12 mm)
NOTE:
NOTE:
1. Check for easy sliding rod pin in damper slide
1. Ensure the finished brick wall should be in line channel.
with steel line.
2. Check for easy sliding of lifter arm between
2. Check for window / RCC / down spouts the damper slide channels.
obtructions and relocate the same for the free
movement of door leaf. 3. The ridge vent is designed as permanently
open. It has to be closed only when there is
sandstrom.
ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS WILL BE SUPPLIED ALONG WITH BUILDING INSTALLATION DRAWINGS.
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SECTION - IX
SANDWICH PANELS &

ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION
Sandwich Panels Installation

Receipt of material at site: Storage of panels outside without
any shed:
All the panels are factory tested and certified by
our Quality Assurance Department. When the panels are exposed to the
atmosphere, the following care to be taken:
Please check the condition of the goods
immediately after receipt of the same. Provide wood spacers at regular intervals and
place the panels above that. This is to allow
Incase of any damage please file a claim with the ventilation in order to prevent moisture stains
transport immediately. on the sheet metal laminations. Cover the stack
of panels with tarpaulin to avoid sunlight and
THE INSTALLATION DRAWINGS SHOWING
moisture. Take care that the tarpaulin does
THE SIZES AND LOCATION OF ALL
not go to the ground, as it will block the air
SANDWICH PANELS WILL BE ISSUED
circulation.
ALONG WITH SHIPPER LIST.
BEFORE PLACING ANY PANEL INTO

POSITION, CHECK THE INSTALLATION
DRAWINGS. ALL THE PANELS ARE MARKED
WITH PART MARK.
Panel storage:
Following procedure to be followed for storing

the panels at site.
Storage of panels inside a

covered shed:
The panels should be stored in an area where

they are not susceptible to damage. Also ensure
the place of storage is free from moisture and
the panels are stored on a level surface.
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Insulated building floors: Buildings with prefabricated floor
panels:
Sketch below shows the installation of the floor
where floor panels are not available. On the After the floor levelling is complete, installation
concrete floor, lay a 1000 gauge polythene sheet of prefabricated panels can begin. Refer to
or 2.5mm Tar felt fixed with bitumen adhesive as the floor layout drawing, which shows a clear
a vapour barrier. Lay the PUF slab of required identification of the panels such as end panels,
thickness in staggered form. Finally the required center panels etc. Level each panel and engage
layer of concrete to be laid over the slabs & the cam lock after each panel is leveled. Be
finished. sure that the floor panels for the door cut out
(if applicable) are installed in correct position
as per the layout drawing. After the panels
are placed & the locks are engaged, lay the
Aluminium chequered plates & fasten the plate
to the panels with the help of Aluminium pop
rivets.
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Cam locks: Wall panel installation:
Illustrates the lock and pin housing located inside After the floor panels are placed (in case of
the PUF panels. A 8mm Allen key is required pre-fabricated panels) or the floor leveling is
to tighten the cam lock. The cam lock must first completed, the wall panel Installation should
be set by inserting the Allen key into the cam begin at the corners.
lock hole (which is pre-drilled) and turning anti
clockwise until the resistance is felt. Now the Please read the layout drawings carefully for
two panels can be locked together by butting proper location of panels.
and turning the Allen key in a clockwise direction
until the two panels are securely drawn and
locked. NOTE:
“ DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN “ “ WALL PANELS MUST BE PLUMB “
All the panels will have a notch at the top to

enable the seating of the ceiling panels. This is
the indication of the top.
SKETCH - 5 SKETCH : 6
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Door Installation Procedures
Door section:
The door section consists of three panels, which “ THE DOOR AND THE DOOR FRAME MUST
will be marked individually. Assemble panels as BE HORIZONTALLY AND VERTICALLY
per the drawings. ALIGNED TO ENSURE PROPER SEALING OF
THE DOOR BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH
Read the drawing carefully before starting FURTHER PANELS Installation.”
installation. After the three panels are
assembled to form a frame, the PVC plastic
strip (as a thermal break) must be placed and
aluminum angles to be fixed with the help of pop
rivets, as per the sketch indicated. Refer sketch
no.7 & 9.
Once the door frame is ready in assembled the door properly. Fix the hinges on to the
condition, fix the door to the door frame. Align doorframe and the door handle latch to be fixed
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Door frames for freezer rooms:
The door must be closed and latched before the In case of negative temperature rooms, the
door anchor angle is fastened to the floor. Adjust doorframe has to be provided with heaters to
the door latch so that the door will seal on all avoid frost formation. The door heater has to be
edges of the gasket. Ensure the gasket is totally installed as per the sketch below.
sealed all around without any gaps.
The heater runs on all the four sides.
Incase of building floor, the door will come with a
sweeping gasket at the bottom, which has to be
adjusted.
NOTE:
NOTE:
Position of door hinges should be properly
identified in order to ensure that the sweeping Cold storage freezer doors require notch out in
gasket just makes contact with the FFL when the the building floor for threshold heater (bottom
door is in a closed position. heater wire). Cooler does not require notch out.
After installation of the heater and doorframe

set in place, fill remaining notch out with
concrete grouting.
SKETCH: 9 SKETCH: 10
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Horizontal sliding door:
If installation includes a horizontal sliding door, NOTE:

a separate set of installation instructions will be
included in the package. If the panels are not leveled at the top, the
ceiling panels will not butt properly and gaps will
result.
Ceiling panel installation:
The level must be corrected immediately
As per the Installation drawing, place the ceiling otherwise problems will occur at the time of unit
panels in position on the notch of the wall panels start up (unit not in Kirby’s scope)
as shown in the sketch no.11.
Incase of large storage areas, the ceiling panels
Place the adjoining panels and align the panels. have to be supported by the frame. The ceiling
Ensure proper locking. support system will vary from project to project.
So, the drawing will be furnished on case-to-case
basis.
After the completion, the internal and external

trims must be fixed (not allowing any gap)
with the help of pop rivets at 300mm centers.
Silicone sealant application must be done
SKETCH: 11 properly to cover any possible gaps.
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Refrigeration unit mounting: Heated air relief vents:
When the Refrigeration Unit (by others) are to Usually the heated air vents are installed for
be suspended from the ceiling, ensure the holes negative temperature storage rooms where is
which are drilled for supporting the unit are there is a chance of excess pressure developed
properly sealed with insulation foam or plain puff inside the room. When a project consists of
pieces which shall be supplied along with panels. heated air vent, a specific installation sheet will
be provided.
Complete erected building:
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Final checks of installation:
1. Ensure to seal all gaps, penetrations etc., with 5. Check whether all the door gaskets seal
silicone sealant, which will be supplied in the around the entire door frame perimeter.
hardware box along with the panels. 6. Check all the door hinges and door handle
2. Check all the cam locks are engaged and all have been properly tightened and the trims
the joints sealed. have been fixed without any gaps.
3. Be sure to plug all the holes with the caps 7. Check all the ceiling supporting systems have
provided in the hardware box. This is to been installed properly.
prevent moisture from entering.
4. Make sure the heater wire is properly
installed.
Regular maintenance:
Using warm water and mild detergent, clean be checked and tightened if necessary.
the interior and exterior panels. The interior wall panels and ceiling panels
The door gaskets should be cleaned by using must be checked for missing cam lock caps. If
warm water and wiping dry with a soft cloth. found missing the cap has to be immediately
While cleaning, check if the gaskets are intact fixed to avoid moisture entry.
without any gap. A visual check for wear and
tear is also required. If the gasket is torn or
broken, it has to be replaced.
The heater wire around the door frame
should be checked periodically. If frost or
sweating is noticed, the heater wire must be
replaced.
All the screws and hinges and handles should
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Lightning Arrester Fixing Details
NOTE:
2. Earthing pit detail shall be as per IS 2309 /
1. The lightening protection shall be carried out 1989.
as per IS 2309 / 1989.
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SECTION - X
MATERIAL CLAIMS POLICY
Material Claims Standard Policy

I. General
A. Definition: Items received in full according to

quantities shown on the shipper but
A claim is defined as any request for the found incorrect during construction.
replacement of materials related to any job
or straight sale already shipped where there There could be surplus or shortage in
is no charge to the customer. any item due to an error in preparing the
shipper.
B. Types of Claim:
B.6. Category 6 - Buyouts claims
The majority of claims fall within the
This type is limited to the bought-out
following categories :
items, shippped directly to the site
(Not KWT/RAK Plant) without issuing
B.1. Category 1 - Items not received
a shipper covering this item from
Any material shown on the shipper plant.
and not received on site due to:
The claim could be any of the previous
i) Lost during transportation
four categories.
ii) Back ordered (material not available
on the shipping date)
C. Claims and Insurance
Any items ordered but not included
Appendix 1 - which defines :
in the shipper and accordingly not
received on site. i) Kirby’s legal responsibilities
B.2. Category 2 - Damaged items ii) Kirby’s definition of shipping terms
Any material received on site is not in iii) Kirby’s commercial responsibilities

good condition. assumed for and on behalf of the
customer (CIF shipments only) is
B.3. Category 3 - Incorrectly fabricated considered as complimentary part of
items our policy and procedures.
Any material not fabricated in a manner Cost of replacing items lost or
suitable for installation in accordance damaged during transportation
with Kirby’s standard product manual including freight will be paid,
and/ or construction drawings. eventually, by the insurance company
or by customer (If the shipment was
B.4. Category 4 - Design Errors
not insured) and therefore, requests
for such materials cannot be defined
Any material manufactured, shipped and
as claims and will be treated as an
found unable to provide the function
order or straight sale.
originally specified in the work order.
B.5. Category 5 - Incorrect Quantities received
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II. Procedures
1. Effective 1st February, 2000 sales managers 3. All accepted claims must be reviewed by
/ sales engineers shall receive copies from the sales manager / sales engineer and area
shipping report with each shipment that goes technical representatives before forwarding
to their area. This report which will state the it to the H. Q.
back ordered items and expected time of
shipping it, elimiantes category (I) A (II) as 4. All claims must be relayed to H.Q. by Fax
inter company claim i.e. From sales office to or e-mail or in writing to the attention
H.O. customer should be informed in such of customer service manager stating the
cases with all details. following :
2. Claims Acceptance a. Date
Sales offices should not accept any claim b. Sales Manager or Tech Rep initiating claim
unless : is inserted.
c. The job number or S/S number is listed.
A) Submitted in writing from the customer to d. The nature of the claim is described.
the appropriate sales office. e. The action you require
f. Material required, quantity and part
B) Submitted within the following periods :
number.
i) Items not received and / or damaged (cat 1 g. Be sure to sign the request.
and 2) :
- Unpacked Items
5 days from date of arrival to the job site
- Packed items
3 Days from date of arrival to the job site.
ii) Mis-fabricated items and/or incorrect

quantities (cat. 3,4&5) anytime during
erection with a maximum of one year from
date of arrival to site.
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Final check prior to handing
over job.
NOTE:
Ensure water jet is not directed on the side and

end laps. Use only water foam nozzles.
87
Do’s & Dont’s
Dont’s
88
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INSTALLATION MANUAL

Always make certain that all employees know

Electric Arc Welder(ADWANI) 1 With leads and extra welding head

Generator 1 To supply job site electrical power

Gas Cutting Torch 1 With hose, gauges and replacement heads

Socket Wrenches (HAWS / TAPARIA) 2 Sets 12 mm (1/2”) drive with assorted

Spud Wrenches (TAPARIA/HAWS/EVEREST) 5 Each assorted sizes 12 mm to 24 mm

Box End Wrenches (TAPARIA/HAWS/EVEREST) 2 Sets assortment 12 mm to 24 mm

Open End Wrenches (TAPARIA/HAWS/EVEREST) 2 Sets assorted sizes 12 mm to 24 mm

Vice Grip Pliers 10

Pop Rivet Tool ( STAR) 2 Manual

Hammers 2 EA Shop, Sledge, Rubber

Wrecking Bars 2 Heavy Duty

Drift Pins 4 Heavy Duty

Hack Saws 4 With assorted blades

Chokers(HUK CHUK) 4 3/8”

Chokers (HUK CHUK) 4 1/2”

Cable Clamps Assorted Sizes

Slings (MADRAS AUTO) 4 With Clevices

Spreader Bar 1 EA 3m, 5m

1/2”,3/4” Wire Rope 100M with 8 turnbuckles

Work Platform 2 6M, Steel or Plywood reinforced

Chain Block ( INDUS) 3T, 5T

Safety Belts with tool pouches Sufficient for Crew

Hard Hats (KARAM /METRO) Sufficient for Crew

Goggles 2 for power cutting

Goggles 2 for buring equipment

Hand Gloves Sufficient for Crew

Steel Measuring Tapes (FREE MAN) 4 EA 4 M

Steel Measuring Tapes( FREE MAN) 2 EA 15 M and 30 M

Framing & Try Squares 1 EA

Transit & Level Rod 1 EA

Plumb Bob & Chalk String 2 1/2Kg, 1Kg

Nylon Line 3/8” 100 M

Manila Rope 100M EA 3/8’, 1/2”

Caulking Guns 4 Cartridge Type

Water Can with Cup Holder 1

Rope Ladder 2 EA 8M,10M

Stapler (KANGAROO HP 45) 6 Nos

Stapler Pins(KANGAROO 23/17) As required

1. Kirby Roof Panel 15. Single Walk Door

BASE ANGLE: A continuous angle secured to BUILT-UP ROOFING: A covering made up of

COLD - FORMED : Various shapes such as DOWNSPOUT : A hollow rectangular, square or

SELF-DRILLING SCREW : A fastener which SPLICE : A connection in a structural member.

TURN OF NUT METHOD : A method of WEB MEMBERS : The system of members

UPLIFT STRAP : Light gauge metal straps

FOUNDATION & BUILDINGS

General Foundation Information

Strict adherence to your specific Anchor Bolt

“FOR CONSTRUCTION” and not marked

2. Right Angle Method:

 On larger buildings, where the length of

 Buildings larger than 30 m wide or 60 m long

TYPICAL FRAMING DRAWINGS

Rigid frame cross section:

1. Building length shown out to out of purlins.

PRE – INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES

Wall And Roof Panels:

When handling or uncarting the panels, lift NOTE:

On larger buildings, where the length of

Buildings larger than 30 m wide or 60 m long