FarmTek Growers Supply GrowSpan Gothic Premium..., Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...S 106205 14 W x 9 4 H x 16 L 106206 14 W x 9 4 H x 20 L 106207 14 W x 9 4 H x 24 L 106208 14 W x 9 4 H x 28 L 2018 Growers Supply All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission Photo may show a different but similar model GrowSpan Gothic Premium Greenhouses ...

Page 2: ...he following suggestions and precautions 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 ...

Page 3: ...s 12 Install main roof panels 13 Read the care and maintenance information in next column POLYCARBONATE PANELS Do not allow panels to remain in direct sunlight with protective film in place Doing so will cause protective film to become difficult if not impossible to remove before installation Store panels indoors or cover with a light colored tarp until you are ready to install PANEL AND RIDGE CAP...

Page 4: ...Sheets 2 Verify that all parts listed on the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets are present If anything is missing or you have questions consult the Pictorial Parts Guide and all diagrams for clarification or contact Customer Service NOTE At this time you do not need to open the plastic bags containing smaller parts such as fasteners or washers if equipped QUICK START GUIDE For a quick overview of the ...

Page 5: ...nnect Bracket QH1330 Angle Bracket 102856 End Clamp 102548 Cross Connector QH1073 Post Driver 104548 End Cap Profile Doors Fans Vents Aluminum 8 H Channel Profile 102921B FA4484B Neo bonded Galvanized Washers and Long Tek Screws FAH009B FALB01B Carriage Bolt Hex Nut 104624 Square Tube Fitting 104213 Aluminum U Channel Profile 111929 H Channel ASSEMBLY NOTE Install Tek screws using a clutched drill...

Page 6: ...hannel 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 polycarbonate panels with UV protected side toward the sun UV...

Page 7: ...guides when installing the end clamps cross connectors and purlins Purlins Ground Post Frame length may differ from actual frame OVERVIEW See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse 1 Locate required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble rafters and frame 3 Anchor frame 4 Assemble and install end walls 5 Install door 6 Prepare and attach end panels 7 Prepare and attach roof ...

Page 8: ...ner ground post 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...

Page 9: ...rafters are set 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 166S051 18G16B NOTE Position all purlin clamps at the rafter pipe joints Consult the Quick ...

Page 10: ... purlins 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 leng...

Page 11: ...ine 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 Rafter shown differs in design 2 Sec...

Page 12: ... 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 two...

Page 13: ...tion and install side struts ANCHOR THE ASSEMBLED FRAME At this point anchor the greenhouse frame Consult 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 struct...

Page 14: ...e 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 guid...

Page 15: ...easure the distance 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 wit...

Page 16: ...proper length for 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 numbe...

Page 17: ...remaining frame 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 me...

Page 18: ...ubes to the required length Consult the End Wall Diagram 3 Attach these horizontal frame tubes between the vertical frame tubes of the end wall at the 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...

Page 19: ...to join two 2 separate polycarbonate panels at the seam Use Tek screws and 102921B washers to secure H channel and panels to each end wall frame column and to the end rafter Space at 16 on center Install the polycarbonate panels with the UV protected side to the outside Mark this side with a marker if needed after removing the protective film ATTENTION The protective film must be removed from the ...

Page 20: ...ns Remember to account for installation of H channel Space screws evenly at 16 when securing panels DO NOT USE WASHERS WHEN SECURING H CHANNEL TO END WALL FRAMING 5 With panel secured in place cut top to proper size using rafter as a guide 2 Apply white vent tape to bottom of panel Review diagram in right column for aluminum profile 104213 placement along edge adjacent to door See also Polycarbona...

Page 21: ...the outside Measure Width center to center END PANEL INSTALLATION continued NOTE H channel to remain below top of rafter and short enough to allow for installation of roof panels and H channel 12 Repeat the steps to prepare and install the final 6 x 10 panel for this end wall 13 Place panel in position with its UV protected surface to the outside and attach to end wall framing End Cap 104548 H cha...

Page 22: ...ved using a power tool equipped with a round cutting bit Greenhouse in photo used for illustration only It is of a different model Review roof panel installation steps later in this guide to determine end panel position and length Panel to remain flush with top of end rafter pipe See also how panels are sealed after roof panel installation is complete 16 Repeat procedures as needed to install rema...

Page 23: ...ix 6 inches 3 Install ridge cap 4 Repeating Steps 1 3 work toward other end of frame until all panels and ridge cap sections are installed 5 Attach aluminum profile to lower edge of upper panel and secure using Tek screws and washers 6 Seal panels and profile 7 Continue with baseboard installation if used ASSEMBLY NOTE Install Tek screws using a clutched drill driver running approximately 750 RPM ...

Page 24: ...ected side and remove protective film NOTE Mark UV protected side using a piece of tape or other means to ensure side is installed toward the sun 2 Apply vent tape 104774 to cover one end of panel 3 Move to opposite end of panel and cover open cells using DH8007 foil tape NOTE Panel end with vent tape is the bottom panel end capped with foil tape is the top 4 Place panel on a covered surface and i...

Page 25: ... not align check that rafters are spaced at 48 on center from ground post along one side to those on opposite side Adjust rafters as needed Duct tape can be used in small pieces to hold H channel in place along panel edges Do not allow to work loose during installation H channel to remain tight to panel edge IMPORTANT Space screws at 16 on center Install last screws at top of panel 7 from panel en...

Page 26: ...anels into H channel from top Review diagrams below for another way to install lower panels a After installing lower panels of first frame bay prepare the next lower panel as previously described but do not attach any H channel along the edge b With an assistant stationed along side and someone near panel top insert lower corner of panel into H channel of installed panel c With someone pushing gen...

Page 27: ... inside and outside the frame carefully set panel on frame and overlap top of lower panel by 6 17 Align panel and center H channel with center of end rafter and first interior rafter 18 Secure panel to rafters as previously described using FA4484B Tek screws and 102921 washers 1 Top edge of panel NOTE This allows space for installation of the 104213 U channel once panel is installed 11 Next measur...

Page 28: ...ofile and cut two 2 pieces so each fits between rafters These serve as backers to attach ridge cap sections to 22 Position prepared ridge cap in place on top of panels Have an assistant inside the frame hold a piece of 104548 end cap against panel and in line with the mounting holes of ridge cap 23 Attach ridge cap to 104548 end cap using FA4484B Tek screws and 102921 neo bonded washers Repeat to ...

Page 29: ... steps as needed to prepare and install all remaining panels and ridge cap sections and work toward other end of frame Align ends of all upper panels Solid line shows lower end of all upper panels dashed line shows upper edge of all lower panels which is capped with foil tape during panel preparation X X Step 24 A Align Panel Ends IMPORTANT BEFORE INSTALLING NEXT SET OF UPPER PANELS SKIP TO AND RE...

Page 30: ...termine length of 1 5 x 1 5 tube Diagram shows installed panels as seen standing inside greenhouse 4 From inside the frame align square tube as shown over lower end of upper panel dashed line Hold tube in place tight against panel 1 5 x1 5 Tube View from inside the shelter Foil tape at top of lower panel ATTENTION Align and install tube as shown to secure upper and lower panels together at overlap...

Page 31: ...tinue by reading baseboard installation information on next page ATTENTION If you are not installing a baseboard skip to and continue by sealing greenhouse using the supplied silicone sealant View from outside of the shelter Upper Panel Installed 104213 U Channel Lower Panel Step 7 5 With tube aligned and someone holding it in place inside the greenhouse drive FA4484B Tek screws with neo bonded wa...

Page 32: ...utside of Shelter After installing all panels installing baseboards is strongly recommended Minimum size is 2 x 6 Length determined by building length Materials for baseboards are supplied by the customer Fasteners to secure baseboards to frame are included with building A baseboard 2 x 6 minimum protects the lower section of all panels In addition baseboards help keep ground posts properly seated...

Page 33: ...l to U channel 2 Seal seams between H channel and ends of U channel 4 Seal upper edge of both end walls with a bead of sealant See dashed line in diagram below Frame shown may differ from actual frame 5 Seal joint where ridge cap and panel meet if this was not done during assembly 6 Cut a few pieces of foam gasket material 104710 and use to seal opening at peak of each end rafter Foam Gasket Mater...

Page 34: ...condition Remove debris and objects that accumulate on greenhouse Use tools that will not damage panels cover when removing debris Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation Use tools that will not damage polycarbonate panels when removing snow Check contents of shelter to verify that nothing is touching panels that could cause damage If greenhouse is disassembled and moved inspect all parts and c...

Page 35: ...35 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES Revision date 06 28 18 106205_06_07_08 Space below is reserved for customer notes ...

Page 36: ... 106205_06_07_08 Revision date 06 28 18 QUICK START GUIDE 14 Gothic Premium Greenhouse Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame Ground Level 4 0 9 4 Shelter Height Sidewall Shelter Width 14 3 1 16 Grid Represents 12 Squares FRONT ...

Page 37: ...66S051 18G16B 102675 1 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 Ground Level ...

Page 38: ...MIUM GREENHOUSES 38 106205_06_07_08 Revision date 06 28 18 SIDE PROFILE 106205 131S075 131S075 131P0495 Purlin Run 4 0 On Center Rafter Spacing 16 0 Shelter Length Center to Center Customer Supplied Baseboard Ground Level ...

Page 39: ...IUM GREENHOUSES Revision date 06 28 18 106205_06_07_08 SIDE PROFILE 106206 Customer Supplied Baseboard 4 0 On Center Rafter Spacing 20 0 Shelter Length Center to Center 131S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131P0255 Ground Level ...

Page 40: ... GREENHOUSES 40 106205_06_07_08 Revision date 06 28 18 SIDE PROFILE 106207 131S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131P0735 Rafter Spacing 4 0 On Center 24 0 Shelter Length Center to Center Customer Supplied Baseboard Ground Level ...

Page 41: ...IUM GREENHOUSES Revision date 06 28 18 106205_06_07_08 SIDE PROFILE 106208 131S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131S075 131P0495 Rafter Spacing 4 0 On Center 28 0 Length Center to Center Customer Supplied Baseboard Ground Level ...

Page 42: ... 106205_06_07_08 Revision date 06 28 18 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 43: ...Connection View 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 44: ...N Measure the door that shipped with the greenhouse and frame the end wall rough door opening based on those dimensions 81 7 8 37 5 8 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 ...

Page 45: ... date 06 28 18 106205_06_07_08 END FRAME DIAGRAM BACK VIEW 37 5 8 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 ...

Page 46: ...hannel 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 polycarbonate panels with UV protected side toward the sun UV...

Page 47: ...205_06_07_08 POLYCARBONATE PANELS FRONT VIEW H CHANNEL U CHANNEL 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 6 X 10 POLY END CAP ABOVE DOOR ONLY NOTE INSTALL UV PROTECTED SIDE OF PANEL TO THE OUTSIDE Ground Level NOTE Install white vent tape on the bottoms of the polycarbonate panels A B ...

Page 48: ...06_07_08 Revision date 06 28 18 POLYCARBONATE PANELS BACK VIEW H CHANNEL 4 X 10 POLY 6 X 10 POLY 6 X 10 POLY NOTE INSTALL UV PROTECTED SIDE OF PANEL TO THE OUTSIDE Ground Level NOTE Install white vent tape on the bottoms of the polycarbonate panels ...

Page 49: ...UM GREENHOUSES Revision date 06 28 18 106205_06_07_08 MAIN COVER DETAILS R a f t e r H C h a n n e l P o l y c a r b P o l y c a r b 1 0 4 2 1 3 104213 4 6 Overlap Cut from a 116051 Panel 47 1 4 x 144 116051 Panel 47 1 4 x 144 ...