FarmTek 104853, Manual

Page 1: ...104853 20 W x 10 7 H x 20 L 104854 20 W x 10 7 H x 24 L 104855 20 W x 10 7 H x 36 L 104856 20 W x 10 7 H x 48 L GrowSpan Round Pro Greenhouses and Systems 2018 Growers Supply All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission Photo may show a different but similar model ...

Page 2: ...tions will 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 ...

Page 3: ...k by special brackets and bolts Swaged End or Swaged Pipe The term swaged refers to the tapered end of the pipe or tube Swaged ends of a pipe can be inserted into couplers and the straight ends of other pipes Tek Screw A self tapping fastener used to secure pipe joints and to fasten brackets to rafters ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Following the instructions as presented will help ensure the proper assembly ...

Page 4: ...stalling a baseboard recommended at ground level along each side of the frame The baseboard runs from the front to the back of the frame This baseboard is not included with the shipment and must be supplied by the customer Treated or recycled plastic lumber works well for a baseboard Use the included 1 4 x 4 FAH009B carriage bolts and the 1 4 zinc nuts FALB01B to attach a customer supplied baseboa...

Page 5: ...el Spring CC6212 Fabric Clip 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 Aluminum 8 H Channel Profi...

Page 6: ...l does not allow channel side out installation Use the diagrams on this page to install H channel with flat side facing out ATTENTION Use only 1 1 2 Tek screws to attach H channel to building frame Do not use shorter screws They will not hold Do not use washers on Tek screws when installing H channel ATTENTION Install all twin wall poly carbonate panels with UV protected side toward the sun UV pro...

Page 7: ...st Purlins Frame shown may differ slightly from actual frame Strut OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your Round Pro Greenhouse For details please see section Assembling the Round Pro 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 at...

Page 8: ...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 The...

Page 9: ...d when the two 2 end rafters are set onto the ground posts 1 Select the four 4 pipes needed to assemble the first end rafter and arrange on a level surface 2 Slide three 3 end purlin clamps over the rafter pipes 20R1601D 20R1601 20R1602 NOTE Consult the Front Profile diagram in the Quick Start section for proper end clamp placement and position 3 After slipping the clamps over the rafter pipes ins...

Page 10: ...uctures may elect to skip this procedure and continue with the ASSEMBLE THE FRAME procedure on the next page 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 lengt...

Page 11: ...iffers in design 2 Secure the leg pipes to the ground posts using the 5 16 x 2 1 2 machine bolts and nuts Rafter shown differs in design ATTENTION Stand the rafter so the nuts and bolts of the end clamps are to the inside of the frame 3 Use rope or cable to brace the rafter in position 4 Carefully position the first interior rafter in place and secure the leg pipes to the ground posts Rafter shown...

Page 12: ...y 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 two rafters 14 Choose another interior rafter assembly and set it in position DO NOT USE THE REMAINING END...

Page 13: ...r the parts Treated or recycled plastic lumber supplied by customer 1 4 x 4 carriage bolts and nuts may not work for baseboards with a thickness greater than 1 1 2 NOTE The following procedure describes one way to install the recommended baseboards The size and type of the baseboard you choose may require the use of alternative steps When properly installed baseboards run the length of the frame O...

Page 14: ...nsult the MUST READ document for anchoring information and suggestions Please call customer service at 1 800 245 9881 for additional anchoring information CAUTION The anchor assembly is an integral part of the greenhouse construction Improper anchoring may cause instability and failure of the structure to perform as designed Failing to anchor the shelter properly will void the manufacturer s warra...

Page 15: ... frame diagrams when deciding where 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...

Page 16: ...d frame member mark the length determined in Step 9 above and subtract the amount needed to account for the square to round tube connect bracket which is attached to the top of the frame tube See the diagram that follows 12 Select 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 th...

Page 17: ... other means verify that one vertical door frame tube is plumb and tighten the band clamp bolt to lock the first door frame member in place 18 Choose the square tube for the door frame header and cut the swaged end to the proper length for the width of the rough door opening 19 Using two angle brackets attach the header tube to the end wall assembly between the vertical door frame tubes as shown I...

Page 18: ...acket 104074 to attach the tubing to the band clamp on the end rafter Front or outside of the greenhouse Square to Round Tube Connect Bracket Band Clamp Position all screws bolts and clamps so they will not damage the end wall panels when panels are attached to the end wall frame End Rafter 26 With the square to round tube connect bracket attached to the top of the frame member place a square tube...

Page 19: ...rtical frame members as shown below 1 Join and cut the tubes to the required length and attach to the end wall framing 2 Attach the frame support at the top and bottom as previously described 3 Continue with installing the end panels 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 smooth or tape ov...

Page 20: ...e panels H Channel profile is used to join two 2 separate polycarbonate panels at the seam FA4484B Tek screws and galvanized washers are used to secure aluminum channel and panels to end wall frame Install polycarbonate panels with UV protected side to the outside Mark side with a marker if needed after removing protective film ATTENTION Do not store polycarbonate panels in direct sunlight Allowin...

Page 21: ... sections of profile intersect so profile is cut to proper length and installed to achieve the desired finished appearance Space screws evenly at 16 on center when securing panels DO NOT USE WASHERS WHEN SECURING H CHANNEL TO END WALL FRAMING 5 Continue to prepare and install panels and aluminum profile in the locations shown on end panel diagrams Quick Start section for front and back end walls X...

Page 22: ...hown in photos in next column Install 104213 profile here NOTE Photo shows removal of panel using a power tool equipped with a round cutting bit Greenhouse shown is used for illustration only It is of a different model 8 Repeat above steps to prepare and install remaining panels 9 After installing all panels cut and attach the 104213 profile to the upper or outer edge of all panels a Cut angled no...

Page 23: ...e panel on door frame with UV protected side to the outside 4 Use Tek screws FA4484B and neo bonded washers 102921B to attach panel to horizontal cross tube of door frame NOTE Attach panel in the locations shown above to hold panel in place while the 104213 profile is installed around perimeter of panel 5 Measure cut and install U channel profile 104213 to all edges of the panel Photo shows panel ...

Page 24: ...otos and info in right column Inside View Outside View 8 Next with assistance lift door and attach to end wall frame using the long Tek screws DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY continued Door Frame Tube End Cap 104548 a Photo shows end cap as attached to door frame tube View shows assembly from the outside b Cross section shows the end cap dashed line attached to the inside back of the door frame c Dashed line...

Page 25: ...he first cover to the sides 4 Install the Inflation Fan kit 5 Attach a second cover layer to the frame 6 Test the operation of the Inflation fan kit 7 Install roll up side kits and test Space below is reserved for customer notes NOTE This length of end cap will act as a stop for the remaining door of the double door when both doors are closed 12 Check operation of the latches and doors 13 Continue...

Page 26: ... and U Channel to the frame 1 Measure the desired height 4 5 feet to identify the top of the roll up sides NOTE Attach the poly latch channel at approximately 4 5 feet above the ground on both sides of the frame Attaching 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 clari...

Page 27: ... holes used to attach the rope or straps near the edge of the material and below where the cover will be secured to the U channel 3 After tying the ropes to the main cover throw the ropes over the top of the greenhouse and pull the covers into place Use ropes to pull cover over the greenhouse and onto the frame ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED 4 Center cover side to side and end to end IMPORTANT ...

Page 28: ...annel 12 Once the first cover is stretched and secure install the inflation fan kit in the desired location and according to the instructions sent with the kit Install the Inflation Fan Kit before installing the second main cover Consult the instructions included with the Inflation Fan Kit to install the kit 13 After installing the inflation fan kit repeat the steps to install the film for the sec...

Page 29: ...the side where the end of the main cover is located NOTE Apply duct tape over Tek screws to prevent damage to main cover 5 Repeat the steps to assemble the remaining cover conduit 6 Continue with the procedure that follows to attach the conduit to the main cover ATTACH CONDUIT TO MAIN COVER ROLL UP SIDE Gather the parts Assembled conduits Fabric clips CC6212 Divide quantity in half Tek screws FA44...

Page 30: ...with the drilled holes in the conduit Threaded Rod Purlin End Rafter Guide Channel Carriage Bolt Roll up Side Conduit Frame shown may differ from actual frame 3 Select the aluminum channel and drill a 3 8 hole through the channel approximately 2 from the end and attach a threaded rod using a 3 8 nut on each side of the channel 2 4 With lower end of the channel approximately 4 off the ground positi...

Page 31: ...t that has the two holes Install these before installing the double bearing assembles See the figures below 8 For the spacers on the long bolts insert a 5 16 nut over each bolt These nuts are used as spacers only 5 16 Nut 5 16 Nut 9 Slide the Twist of the Wrist mounting plate over the long bolts and secure the plate with two lock nuts Lock Nuts 10 Attach the Twist of the Wrist gearbox to the mount...

Page 32: ... lower ends of the anti billow ropes Additional parts may be required and must be supplied by the customer 1 Using the Twist of the Wrist assembly roll up the sidewall so that it is a few inches above the ground 2 Drill a 3 8 hole into the wood baseboard at the base of the end rafter where the Twist of the Wrist assembly is located insert an eyebolt through the hole and secure the eyebolt with a n...

Page 33: ...he contents of the shelter to verify that nothing is touching the cover that could cause damage If the shelter is dismantled and moved inspect all parts and connections before using Depending on the contents construction of the shelter shelter materials and shelter location the potential for condensation exists GrowSpan offers several items that can be used to alleviate a condensation condition Pl...

Page 34: ...GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS 34 Revision date 06 27 18 QUICK START GUIDE 20 Round Pro Greenhouse Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame Ground Level 20 0 5 8 Width 10 3 5 16 Height Grid Represents 12 Squares FRONT ...

Page 35: ...35 GROWSPAN ROUND PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 27 18 FRONT PROFILE 102675 1 90 Ground Post 102675 1 90 Ground Post 20R1601D 20R1601D 20R1602 20R1601 Ground Level ...

Page 36: ...OWSPAN ROUND PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS 36 Revision date 06 27 18 SIDE PROFILE 104853 20 0 Length Purlin Run 3 131S075 1 131P0255 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing center to center Customer Supplied Baseboard ...

Page 37: ... GROWSPAN ROUND PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 27 18 SIDE PROFILE 104854 24 0 Length Purlin Run 3 131S075 1 131P0735 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing center to center Customer Supplied Baseboard ...

Page 38: ...OWSPAN ROUND PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS 38 Revision date 06 27 18 SIDE PROFILE 104855 Purlin Run 5 131S075 1 131P0735 36 0 Length 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing center to center Customer Supplied Baseboard ...

Page 39: ... GROWSPAN ROUND PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 27 18 SIDE PROFILE 104856 Purlin Run 7 131S075 1 131P0735 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing 48 0 Length center to center Customer Supplied Baseboard ...

Page 40: ...EMS 40 Revision date 06 27 18 CONNECTIONS Endwall Baserail Connection View 3 Vertical Horizontal Connection View 4 Endwall Rafter Connection View 5 Purlin End Rafter Connection View 1 Purlin Mid Rafter Connection View 2 G r o u n d L e v e l ...

Page 41: ...fter Connection 102856 1 66 Purlin End Connector Rafter Purlin 102548 1 66 Cross Connector Rafter Purlin Horizontal Rail QH1330 Endwall 104624 1 Way Connector Baserail Endwall View 3 Endwall Baserail Connection View 4 Vertical Horizontal Connection View 5 Rafter Endwall Connection 104074 Sq Rnd Tube Bracket Rafter QH1402 1 66 Band Clamp Endwall ...

Page 42: ...AM FRONT VIEW 92 1 4 INSIDE DIM 98 1 4 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C L 48 C L C L 25 C L C L NOTE COLUMNS NOT DIMENIONED HAVE A NON CRITICAL PLACEMENT AND ARE USED FOR POLYCARBONATE SUPPORT ALL END FRAMING TUBES ARE FULL LENGTH OR CUT FROM 1 1 2 X 1 1 2 SQUARE TUBING Ground Level ...

Page 43: ...FRAME DIAGRAM BACK VIEW 22 7 8 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C L 48 C L C L 25 C L C L 25 C L C L NOTE COLUMNS NOT DIMENIONED HAVE A NON CRITICAL PLACEMENT AND ARE USED FOR POLYCARBONATE SUPPORT ALL END FRAMING TUBES ARE FULL LENGTH OR CUT FROM 1 1 2 X 1 1 2 SQUARE TUBING Ground Level ...

Page 44: ...l does not allow channel side out installation Use the diagrams on this page to install H channel with flat side facing out ATTENTION Use only 1 1 2 Tek screws to attach H channel to building frame Do not use shorter screws They will not hold Do not use washers on Tek screws when installing H channel ATTENTION Install all twin wall poly carbonate panels with UV protected side toward the sun UV pro...

Page 45: ...LY ONE HALF 4 X 8 POLY 6 X 10 POLY 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY EXCESS TRIMMED AND USED HERE H CHANNEL U CHANNEL NOTE INSTALL UV PROTECTED SIDE OF PANEL TO THE OUTSIDE POLYCARBONATE PANELS FRONT VIEW Ground Level H Channel 104213 U Channel ATTENTION Use remainder of this 4 x 8 panel to cover same area of other end wall 104213 ...

Page 46: ...date 06 27 18 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 6 X 10 POLY 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY EXCESS TRIMMED AND USED HERE H CHANNEL NOTE INSTALL UV PROTECTED SIDE OF PANEL TO THE OUTSIDE POLYCARBONATE PANELS BACK VIEW Ground Level H Channel 104213 U Channel ...

Page 47: ...47 GROWSPAN ROUND PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 27 18 Space below is reserved for customer notes ...