Alton EVOLUTION EIGHT, Instruction Manual

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Overview

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25mm Pan Head  

(Stainless Steel) 

40mm Pan Head  

(Stainless Steel) 

50mm Count

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rsunk (Stainless Steel) 

Fixes all 

capping and 

metalwork 

Secures side 

bars 

Fixes glazing 

bars to ridge 

and cills 

To fit  your new partition to your greenhouse you will need the following tools: 
 
Spirit Level                            Pencil 
PZ2 Screwdriver Bit           Cordless Screwdriver ( 2 would be ideal, 1 to drill and 1 to screw)         
4mm Drill Bit 

     7mm Masonry Bit 

Hammer Dril  

     Hammer 

Step ladders                          
 
There are 3 different types of screws used in the installation of the partition.  These are as follows, 
with examples of where to look out for them: 

If you are going to treat the greenhouse yourself  
then it would be best to do it before you begin  
building the frame.   
 
When screwing through one piece of timber into another it is always  
recommended to predrill the first piece.  This will prevent the timber  
from splitting which could weaken the structure.  
 
Glazing the structure is very simple but be very careful of the edges of the glass as  
the pane will break into tiny peaces if you catch an edge on a hard surface such as concrete.  You 
should also wear suitable gloves when handling the glass (this also helps to keep it clean).  It is good 
practice to pre-load the bar capping with screws and position this around the greenhouse ready for 
you when you arrive with the glass.  
 
Take time over fitting the door track and bottom runner as this will be most noticeable if you don’t 
get it right.  This is the one part of the building you will touch and use regularly. 
 
The partition can be added while constructing the roof.  If you have a partition and an extension 
remember the partition can 

not 

be positioned at the join of your main building and the extension.  

 
Option of gluing joints.  This is not required for strength but you may do it if you wish.  However bare 
in mind if you ever intend to move or adapt the greenhouse in the future this would make it very 
difficult.  The best glue for this would be Poly Urethane Wood Adhesive.  Take care when applying 
this, you only need a very small amount as the glue expands to fill the joint.  If you use too much it 
may seep out of the joint and could be unsightly!  Try a test piece before you start.  
 
Read through the rest of this manual before starting, you are less likely to miss something doing this 
and you will have a better understanding of how it all works.