ClearSpan Gothic Style Solar Star 104844, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ts Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission STK DIMENSIONS 104844 16 W x 9 8 H x 20 L 104845 16 W x 9 8 H x 24 L 104846 16 W x 9 8 H x 28 L 104847 16 W x 9 8 H x 32 L ClearSpan Gothic Style Solar Star Greenhouses Photo may show a different but similar model ...

Page 2: ...help you determine whether your selected location is the best location Never erect the structure under power lines Identify whether underground cables and pipes are present before preparing the site or anchoring the structure Location should be away from structures that could cause snow to drift on or around the building Do not position the greenhouse where large loads such as snow and ice large t...

Page 3: ...ipe In some cases band clamps are also used to connect diagonal struts to the assembled frame Clip or Fabric Clip A short half section piece of conduit cut lengthwise used to secure the end panel cover to the leg or rafter assembly The clip or fabric clip is typically fastened in place using self tapping Tek screw Conduit An assembly of pipes used to secure the main cover and end panels if equippe...

Page 4: ...the height of the building Rope cable for cover installation UNPACK AND IDENTIFY PARTS The following steps will ensure that you have all the necessary parts before you begin to assemble the shelter frame 1 Unpack the contents of the shipment and place where you can easily inventory the parts Refer to the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets 2 Verify that all parts listed on the Bill of Materials Spec She...

Page 5: ...lip FA4482B Tek Screw QH1402 Band Clamp 102548 Cross Connector 104074 Square to Round Tube Connect Bracket 102856 End Clamp FAH009B FALB01B Carriage Bolt Hex Nut 103496 Gearbox 104624 Square Tube Fitting QH1330 Angle Bracket 102197 Aluminum U Channel 104213 Aluminum U Channel Profile 104548 End Cap Profile Doors Fans Vents 102570 Aluminum Channel 104212 Aluminum H Channel Profile 102717 Gearbox Dr...

Page 6: ...nd Post Gothic Style Solar Star Greenhouse OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your gothic style greenhouse For details please see section Assembling the Gothic Style Greenhouse Components See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse 1 Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble the rafters and frame and square the frame 3 Prepare and attach end panels 4 ...

Page 7: ... 6 Repeat the same step for the last corner post NOTE The distance measured diagonally between corner posts must be equal for the building to be square 7 Check all dimensions and adjust if needed before driving the remaining posts to the required height 8 After all corner posts are accurately installed tie a string line between the tops of the corner ground posts on the same side of the shelter Th...

Page 8: ...onto the ground posts 1 Select the five 5 pipes needed to assemble the first end rafter and arrange on a level surface 2 Slide four 4 end purlin clamps two on each side of the peak over the rafter pipes Position all end clamps at the rafter pipe joints Position the end clamps as shown 18G16A 166S064 18G16B NOTE Position all purlin clamps at the rafter pipe joints Consult the Quick Start section fo...

Page 9: ...rlins ensures that an accurate spacing of the rafter assemblies is achieved and maintained during assembly Gather the Parts Pipe 1 315 x 75 swaged 131S075 Pipe 1 315 x XX plain 131P0XX Marker and tape measure NOTE The purlins are part of the assembled frame and run perpendicular to the rafter assemblies Each purlin consists of 1 315 x 75 131S075 swaged pipes number is determined by shelter length ...

Page 10: ...nector 102548 5 16 x 2 1 2 machine bolts and 5 16 nuts Lifts ladders and assistants Rope or cable 1 Carefully stand the first end rafter slide a band clamp onto each rafter leg and place the leg pipes in the first set of ground posts Brace the rafter in place to keep it straight Depending on the frame size a lift and additional assistants may be needed Consult Quick Start section for details Rafte...

Page 11: ...e rafter to maintain the proper spacing Interior Rafter Align mark with center of rafter Purlin 11 Verify that the rafter spacing is forty eight inches 48 on center adjust as needed and tighten the cross connector 12 Secure the cross connector to the rafter using a Tek screw See Quick Start section if needed 13 Repeat Steps 6 12 to install the first section of each purlin assembly for the first tw...

Page 12: ...tached at ground level along both sides of the frame It helps keep the ground posts in place and also prevents the frame from working into the ground when anchored Attach the baseboards to the frame on the outside of the ground posts at this time Gather the Parts Treated or recycled plastic lumber supplied by customer 1 4 x 4 Carriage Bolts and 1 4 Nuts NOTE The following procedure describes one w...

Page 13: ...or providing a baseboard for this frame If no baseboard is present attach the strut to the ground post using a Tek screw or other customer supplied fasteners 4 Repeat the above steps to attach the remaining side struts to the shelter 5 After securing the struts verify that all clamps are secured with a Tek screw to the rafters 6 Verify that each pipe splice purlin and rafter is secured with a Tek ...

Page 14: ...e to install the additional horizontal framing for accessories Consult the diagrams in the Quick Start section showing the polycarbonate panel locations and the locations of the aluminum trim and profile before repositioning any end wall vertical DO NOT REPOSITION THE END WALL VERTICALS USED AT THE SEAM OF TWO 2 POLYCARBONATE PANELS Always consult the installation guides that shipped with the acce...

Page 15: ...e between the top of the base tube and band clamp Step 7 to determine the length of the first door jamb NOTE If the measured length is longer than 99 an additional section of square tubing is required see Step 10 If the distance is 99 or shorter skip to Step 11 10 Choose one 1 square tube 102897 insert the swaged end of the long tube into the plain end of another tube and tap with a hammer to prop...

Page 16: ...or the width of the rough door opening 20 Using two angle brackets attach the header tube to the end wall assembly between the door jambs as shown below 21 Verify that both door jambs are plumb and recheck the width of the door opening at the top and bottom Adjust if needed NOTE Do not secure the door to the door jambs at this time 22 Use the end frame diagram to determine the number of remaining ...

Page 17: ... member 26 Choose a square to round tube connect bracket and attach the bracket to one end of the vertical frame member Use a 5 16 drill bit to drill a hole through the tube and attach the bracket to the tube using a nut and carriage bolt 27 With the square to round tube connect bracket attached to the top of the frame member place a square tube fitting on the bottom of the frame member Center Mar...

Page 18: ... required height determined by the installation instructions included with that accessory using QH1330 brackets Dashed lines show where additional frame tubes are installed If you are not installing any accessories the accessory framing is not needed TAPE SHARP EDGES AND CONNECTORS After the frame is assembled check the frame for sharp edges that could damage the cover or end panel and file these ...

Page 19: ...emain intact and in direct sunlight will make the film difficult if not impossible to remove During preparation rest the edges of the panels on cardboard or other material to protect them from dirt and damage Seal the bottom edge of the panels with white vent tape Consult the polycarbonate panels Quick Start section for the location and lengths of each panel The diagrams are located at the back of...

Page 20: ...the edge of the panel adjacent to the door as shown on the Polycarbonate Panels diagram EXCESS Trimmed use here Dashed line and small arrows above show where to install the white vent tape Do not install tape in any other location on any other end panels X Place the panel in position attach it to the end wall framing using Neo bonded washers and the long Tek screws Space the screws evenly at 16 wh...

Page 21: ...nel cut the H channel and reinstall the panel End Cap H channel Trimmed polycarbonate panel for above the door 5 Cut the width of the panel approximately 1 1 8 shorter than the actual measurement to allow for the installation of the aluminum H channel used to connect two separate panels 6 After cutting the panel to the proper width for above the door measure and cut two sections of H channel to th...

Page 22: ...on for the front and back end walls NOTE The outside edges of the panels are finished with the aluminum U channel profile Consult the arrows above and the end panel diagrams at the back of these instructions 14 After installing all panels cut and attach the aluminum profile to the remaining upper edge of all polycarbonate panels NOTE For the rounded edges of the panels prepare the U channel profil...

Page 23: ...ng a ribbon board not included to the rafters and then attaching the poly latch U channel to the ribbon board is recommended for the best results Consult the diagram below for clarification NOTE Ribbon board and baseboard recommended shown in the diagram above are not included and are supplied by the customer 2 Attach one section of the poly latch U channel to the side of the frame using Tek screw...

Page 24: ...he U channel until it has been installed on the top of both end rafters The steps that follow describe one way to complete this process ATTENTION Install the IR film cover first Examine the IR film and install with the correct side facing in the direction indicated on the film 1 Take the cover film and position it along the base of one side of the greenhouse NOTE Unfold the cover and locate the le...

Page 25: ...maintained along the edge of the greenhouse NOTE The cover material is cut longer wider than is required to cover the greenhouse For easier anchoring allow approximately 10 to extend past the edge of the end rafter as the cover is anchored into place 8 Continue down both edges of the first end rafter until the entire length of the end of the main cover film is secured in place 9 Move to the other ...

Page 26: ...roll up cover wraps around when it is opened to ventilate the shelter This conduit is identical to the purlins that were assembled and attached to the frame NOTE The number of pipes used in the roll up conduit assembly varies with the length of the greenhouse Roll up conduit assemblies consist of multiple sections of swaged 1 315 pipe at 75 in length part 131S075 and one 1 additional plain 1 315 p...

Page 27: ...spaced along the conduit 5 Continue to roll the conduit until the excess cover material is wound around the conduit 6 Repeat these steps for the other side of the shelter 7 With the excess cover material rolled up on the conduit assemblies continue with the Twist of the Wrist Assembly procedure TWIST OF THE WRIST ASSEMBLY Gather the parts Aluminum channel Drive handle Gearbox and gearbox drive Mou...

Page 28: ...acket and attach the bearings as needed In some instances the bearings may come already attached Assemble as follows NOTE Single bearings are attached to the sides of the bracket and double bearings to the middle portion of the bracket Use 1 4 hex bolts and locknuts as needed Install a flat washer on both sides of each bearing to insure proper operation of bearings and the assembly 7 Install the l...

Page 29: ...he same side of the mounting bracket 14 Finish rolling the cover conduit in a clockwise motion up to the Twist of the Wrist assembly INSTALL ANTI BILLOW ROPES Gather the Parts Eyebolts Anti Billow rope Nut and washers Anti billow ropes secure the roll up sides when they are in the down position Complete the following steps to install the ropes Repeat the steps for the remaining side TO PREVENT DAM...

Page 30: ...o not have any tested loading criteria ATTENTION If no wood baseboard is present as required additional steps must be take to anchor the lower portion of the anti billow ropes 3 Move up the same end rafter and install the second eyebolt through the poly latch U channel and rafter leg NOTE If the poly latch U channel was attached to a ribbon board as suggested the eyebolt can be mounted through the...

Page 31: ...OUSES Revision date 10 03 14 QUICK START GUIDE 16 Gothic Style Greenhouse 16 3 3 8 Width 3 11 Sidewall Height 9 3 1 8 Height FRONT Grid Represents 12 Squares Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame Ground Level ...

Page 32: ... 90 Ground Post 102675 1 90 Ground Post Purlin Connection Notes Purlin connected to end rafter using 102856 clamp Purlin connected to mid rafters using 102548 connector Purlin connection See Connection Note Purlin connection See Connection Note Purlin connection See Connection Note 18G16B Ground Level ...

Page 33: ...GREENHOUSES Revision date 10 03 14 SIDE PROFILE 104844 131S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131P0255 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing 20 0 Length center to center Customer Supplied Baseboard Customer Supplied Ribbon Board ...

Page 34: ...ENHOUSES 34 Revision date 10 03 14 SIDE PROFILE 104845 131S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131P0735 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing 24 0 Length center to center Customer Supplied Baseboard Customer Supplied Ribbon Board ...

Page 35: ...NHOUSES Revision date 10 03 14 SIDE PROFILE 104846 28 0 Length center to center 131S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131S075 131P0495 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing Customer Supplied Baseboard Customer Supplied Ribbon Board ...

Page 36: ... 36 Revision date 10 03 14 SIDE PROFILE 104847 32 0 Length 131S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131S075 131S075 131P0255 center to center 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing Customer Supplied Baseboard Customer Supplied Ribbon Board ...

Page 37: ...S Revision date 10 03 14 CONNECTIONS Endwall Baserail Connection View 1 Rafter Base Rail Connection View 2 Rafter Endwall Connection View 3 Purlin End Rafter Connection View 4 Purlin Mid Rafter Connection View 5 Ground Level ...

Page 38: ... 4 Purlin End Rafter Connection View 2 Rafter Base Rail Connection View 5 Purlin Mid Rafter Connection View 3 Rafter Endwall Connection QH1402 1 66 Band Clamp Endwall Rafter 104074 Sq Rnd Tube Bracket Endwall Rafter Baserail 104624 1 Way Connector Purlin Rafter 102548 1 66 Cross Connector 102856 1 66 End Clamp Rafter Purlin ...

Page 39: ...tubing 102897 Non Critical verticals do not have specific placement in end wall framing They are included for polycarbonate support and framing of greenhouse accessories For the framing of greenhouse accessories check for rough opening and space verticals accordingly Do not change the position of the verical supporst as marked with on center measurements These must remain as shown to attach the po...

Page 40: ... polycarbonate support and framing of greenhouse accessories For the framing of greenhouse accessories check for rough opening and space verticals accordingly Do not change the position of the verical supporst as marked with on center measurements These must remain as shown to attach the polycarbonate panels on center 48 on center 48 Ground Level NOTE Back end wall is framed for an optional pedest...

Page 41: ...41 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES Revision date 10 03 14 POLYCARBONATE PANELS FRONT VIEW FA4484B Tek screws 102921B washers Ground Level NOTE Install white vent tape on the bottoms of the polycarbonate panels ...

Page 42: ...CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES 42 Revision date 10 03 14 POLYCARBONATE PANELS BACK VIEW FA4484B Tek screws 102921B washers Ground Level NOTE Install white vent tape on the bottoms of the polycarbonate panels ...

Page 43: ...43 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES Revision date 10 03 14 Page reserved for customer notes ...