FarmTek Growers Supply GrowSpan Gothic Pro 113836R, Manual

Page 1: ... 12 H x 28 L 113837R 20 W x 12 H x 36 L 113838R 20 W x 12 H x 48 L 113839R 20 W x 12 H x 72 L Photo may show a different but similar model Polycarbonate Roof with Film Roll Up Side Panels 2018 Growers Supply All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission GrowSpan Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems ...

Page 2: ... the proper location is an important step before you begin to assemble the structure The 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 th...

Page 3: ... doors 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 RIDG...

Page 4: ...S The following list identifies main tools needed to assemble shelter Additional tools and supports may also be required Tape measure or measuring device marker to mark locations on the pipes Variable speed drill and power driver cordless with extra batteries works best Metal cutting saw drill and drill bits Wrenches and socket set or adjustable wrenches Scissors utility knife or tin snips flat ba...

Page 5: ...d Tube Connect Bracket 102856 End Clamp FAH009B FALB01B Carriage Bolt Hex Nut 104624 Square Tube Fitting QH1330 Angle Bracket 104213 Aluminum U Channel Profile 104548 End Cap Profile Doors Fans Vents 102570 Aluminum Channel Aluminum 8 H Channel Profile 102717 Gearbox Drive 102569 Bearing 102921 FA4484B Neo bonded Galvanized Washers and Long Tek Screws 111928 H Channel Clear 104211 Double U Channel...

Page 6: ... H channel 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 su...

Page 7: ...nd Rafter Interior Rafter Baseboard is supplied by customer Finished Grade Purlins Ground Post GrowSpan Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems OVERVIEW See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse 1 Locate required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble rafters and frame Anchor frame 3 Assemble and install end walls 4 Prepare and attach end panels 5 Prepare and attach roof panels ...

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

Page 9: ...mps for side struts are installed when the two 2 end 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 onto rafter pipes Position clamps as shown NOTE Position all purlin clamps at or near rafter pipe joints Consult Quick Start section for additional in...

Page 10: ...Instead cross connectors are attached during the frame assembly 2 Insert swaged ends of rafter pipes into plain ends and secure each joint with an FA4482B Tek screw NOTE For longer frames it may be easier to assemble a few rafters at a time and then begin to assemble the frame Position Tek screws so they will not contact any cover material when frame is assembled 3 Once rafters are assembled assem...

Page 11: ...to ground posts using 5 16 x 2 1 2 FAG336B bolts and nuts FALB02B Use the top hole in ground post to secure rafter 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 See diagram Step 8 3 Use rope or cable to keep the rafter in position 4 Carefully position first interior rafter in place and secure to the ground posts as ...

Page 12: ...nnector to rafter and to purlin using FA4482B Tek screws See details in Quick Start section if needed 12 Repeat Steps 6 12 to install the first section of each purlin for the first two rafters 13 Choose another interior rafter assembly and set it in position Do not use the remaining end rafter 14 Secure rafter legs to ground posts as previously described and steady the rafter 15 Add another pipe a...

Page 13: ...commended 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 helps keep ground posts properly seated after anchors are installed BASEBOARD INSTALLATION RECOMMENDED Gather parts 2 x 6 minimum treated or recycled plastic lumber supplied by custome...

Page 14: ...frame If no baseboard is present attach strut to ground post using a FA4484B Tek screws or other customer supplied fasteners 4 Repeat above steps to attach the remaining side struts 5 After securing struts verify that each clamps is secured with a FA4482B Tek screw to the rafter 6 Verify that each pipe splice purlin and rafter is secured with an FA4482B Tek screw 7 Complete the next procedure to a...

Page 15: ... labeled as NON CRITICAL on end 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 ...

Page 16: ...to a 104779 tube 9 Measure the required length for the frame tube NOTE Length is measured between top of base tube and band clamp Step 7 on rafter 10 On assembled frame member mark length determined in Step 9 and subtract amount needed to account for square to round tube connect bracket which will be attached to top of frame tube See diagram below 11 Cut the tube to length 12 Select a 104074 squar...

Page 17: ...an FA4482B Tek screw through the back side of each door frame tube to secure the tube splice 19 Choose a 102897 tube for door header and cut length to the width of rough door opening Cut off part of swaged end Do not cut the plain end 20 Using two angle brackets attach header to end wall assembly between door frame tubes as shown NOTE Inside dimensions are shown Diagrams may show a different frame...

Page 18: ... not tighten 31 Verify that frame member is plumb and use FA4482B Tek screws to secure 104624 fitting to base tube and frame member 32 Tighten band clamp and install an FA4482B short Tek screw through clamp and into rafter 33 Repeat as needed to assemble and install remaining vertical end wall supports 34 Return to each frame member and install an FA4482B Tek screw through the backside of each tub...

Page 19: ...not include an optional double door kit consult the end frame diagram to install the vertical frame tubes in the framed door opening Dashed lines show where additional frame tubes are installed when the optional double door is not present Consult the end frame diagram for additional information 1 Read note regarding installation of optional accessories at the beginning of the end wall installation...

Page 20: ...with white vent tape Consult polycarbonate panels Quick Start section for the location and lengths of each panel The diagrams are located near the back of these instructions ATTENTION Panels must be positioned as shown on panel diagrams Using a panel in the incorrect place can affect placement of subsequent panels In addition the amount of aluminum profile used between panels and to finish panel e...

Page 21: ...lation and fasteners used to secure polycarbonte panels In photo below top of panel is removed using a power tool equipped with a round cutting bit Use rafter as a guide for best results NOTE Actual greenhouse frame may differ 4 Continue installing panels and aluminum profile in the locations shown on the end panel diagrams Quick Start section for the front and back end walls U channel profile 104...

Page 22: ...f needed Install panels with UV protected side to the outside toward the sun 5 Center the panel on the door frame 6 Use FA4484B Tek screws and neo bonded galvanized washers to attach panel to horizontal cross tube of the door frame NOTE Attach panel in the locations shown in photo to hold panel in place while installing aluminum profile 104213 to the perimeter edge of panel 7 Install aluminum u ch...

Page 23: ...e other door Locations of door hinges may vary 13 At top and sides of end wall door opening on the inside of the frame attach end cap 104548 and allow it to extend below header and into the frame opening ATTENTION This profile acts as a stop for the double doors and prevents undo stress on hinges Consult the photos that follow Inside View Outside View c Dashed line identifies where to attach end c...

Page 24: ...e inside frame of the door that includes the chain latch Diagram may show a different frame used for illustration purposes only NOTE This section of end cap acts as a stop for the remaining door of the double door assembly when both doors are closed 15 Check the operation of the latches and doors 16 Continue by installing polycarbonate roof panels Space below reserved for customer notes ...

Page 25: ...l overlaps lower panel by six 6 inches 4 Install ridge cap 5 Repeating Steps 1 3 work toward other end of frame until all panels and ridge cap sections are installed 6 Attach aluminum profile to lower edge of upper panel and secure using Tek screws and washers 7 Seal panels and profile 8 Continue with baseboard installation if used ASSEMBLY NOTE Install Tek screws using a clutched drill driver run...

Page 26: ...ll up side panel Required distance from finished grade to bottom of roof panels is 42 1 Measure and mark the height of roll up side panel at 42 on the end rafter at one end of the greenhouse 2 Move to opposite end of the greenhouse same side and mark same height from finished grade on that end rafter 3 Stretch a chalk line along the side between the two points Use a line level to ensure marks are ...

Page 27: ... protected 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 ...

Page 28: ...e 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 end to allow space for upper panel to overlap when it is installed Vent Tape Bottom Foil Tape Top IMPORTANT Do...

Page 29: ...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 gently from th...

Page 30: ... 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 ATTENTION Inst...

Page 31: ...ap 23 Attach ridge cap to 104548 end cap using FA4484B Tek screws and 102921 neo bonded washers Repeat to secure remaining side of ridge cap 104548 end cap cut to fit between rafters inside frame Tek screw and washer driven through pre drilled hole through upper roof panel and into 104548 end cap positioned inside the frame under cap Do not over tighten Tek screws Seal joint between ridge cap and ...

Page 32: ...f 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 25 Step 26 A IMPORTANT BEFORE INSTALLING NEXT SET OF UPPER PANELS SKIP TO AND READ THE SECTION THAT DESCRIBES THE INSTALLATION OF U CHANNEL AND OVERLAP BRACING NEXT PAGE DEPENDING ON AVAILABLE LIFTS AND ASSISTANTS THA...

Page 33: ...ngth 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 104779 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 se...

Page 34: ...ample shown Inside Greenhouse Outside Greenhouse 104213 U Channel Lower Panel 104779 Backer Tube inside greenhouse Upper Panel FA4484B Tek Screw 102921 Neo Bonded Washer FRAME CHECK Before you attach the roll up curtain inspect the frame for sharp edges or fasteners that could damage the curtain or kit components 1 Verify that all frame members are properly secured 2 Verify that all bolts and clam...

Page 35: ... 5 Repeat the steps to install the double U Channel along the remaining side of the greenhouse NOTE The 2 remainder of the section is used to splice the longer 8 sections together after they are attached to the frame 2 Position the 6 section of double U channel flush with the outside edge of the end wall panels at one end of the frame verify that the double U Channel is level and using a Tek screw...

Page 36: ...rt swaged end of each pipe into plain end of another pipe until conduit is assembled 3 Secure each pipe joint with an FA4482B Tek screw 4 Place assembled conduit at base of side where end of cover film is located NOTE Wrap duct tape over Tek screws to prevent damage to film 5 Repeat steps to assemble remaining conduit 6 Continue with the next procedure to attach conduit to roll up panel INSTALL RO...

Page 37: ...lm clockwise 5 Ensure that panel is even and secure film to the conduit using FA4482B Tek screws and CC6212 fabric clips evenly spaced along the conduit 6 Continue rolling excess film around conduit 7 Repeat these steps for the other side of shelter using remaining half of fabric clips 8 With film panel rolled onto each conduit continue with the Twist of the Wrist Assembly procedure TWIST OF THE W...

Page 38: ...ket and attach bearings In some instances bearings may come already attached Assemble bearings as follows if shipped unassembled NOTE Attach single bearings to sides of bracket and double bearings to middle portion of 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 longer bolts wi...

Page 39: ...e in conduit and tubing adapter Add and tighten FALB01B nut NOTE Adjust channel on threaded rod or cut conduit to length or both to achieve desired fit 16 Attach crank handle to Twist of the Wrist assembly End panel is not shown in the above diagram 17 Test operation and repeat steps for the remaining assembly NOTE If panel rolls in the desired direction but you want to turn the crank in the oppos...

Page 40: ... depends on the length of the building rafter spacing and the length of the rope sections 9 Check the roll up side operation 10 Continue with the next procedure Example Circles identify the ends of Rope 1 Rope 1 Rope 2 Rope 3 INSTALL ANTI BILLOW ROPES Gather the parts Eye screws and eyebolts nuts and washers Anti billow rope Anti billow ropes secure the roll up sides when they are in the down posi...

Page 41: ...nel 5 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 6 Seal joint where ridge cap and panel meet if this was not done during assembly 7 Cut a few pieces of foam gasket material 104710 and use to seal opening at peak of each end rafter Foam Gasket Material 3 Return to any holes in H channel and repair these using se...

Page 42: ...t 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 connections before reassembly Depending ...

Page 43: ...43 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 06 18 113836_37_38_39R Space below reserved for customer notes ...

Page 44: ...38_39R Revision date 06 06 18 QUICK START GUIDE 20 Gothic Pro Greenhouse Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame Finished Grade Finished Grade Shelter Height 11 11 5 8 4 5 Sidewall 20 0 Shelter Length Grid Represents 12 Squares FRONT Finished Grade ...

Page 45: ...S401D 20G166SS401D PURLIN CONNECTION SEE CONNECTION NOTE 20G166SS403 PURLIN CONNECTION SEE CONNECTION NOTE 166S064 PURLIN CONNECTION SEE CONNECTION NOTE 166S064 PURLIN CONNECTION SEE CONNECTION NOTE 102548 CLAMP SEE VIEW 1 CONNECTION NOTE PURLIN CONNECTED TO END RAFTER USING 102856 CLAMP SEE VIEW 2 PURLIN CONNECTED TO MID RAFTERS USING ...

Page 46: ...STEMS 46 113836_37_38_39R Revision date 06 06 18 SIDE PROFILE 113836 Baseboards Supplied by Customer 28 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0495 4 Runs of Pipe Assembly Used for Purlin runs FINISHED GRADE ...

Page 47: ...TEMS Revision date 06 06 18 113836_37_38_39R SIDE PROFILE 113837 Baseboards Supplied by Customer 36 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 131S075 4 Runs of Pipe Assembly Used for Purlin runs FINISHED GRADE ...

Page 48: ...836_37_38_39R Revision date 06 06 18 SIDE PROFILE 113838 48 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 4 Runs of Pipe Assembly Used for Purlin runs 131S075 131S075 131S075 Baseboards Supplied by Customer FINISHED GRADE ...

Page 49: ... 18 113836_37_38_39R SIDE PROFILE 113839 Baseboards Supplied by Customer 72 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 4 Runs of Pipe Assembly Used for Purlin runs FINISHED GRADE ...

Page 50: ...ONS RAFTER GROUND POST VIEW 7 VERTICAL HORIZONTAL CONNECTION VIEW 4 PURLIN MID RAFTER CONNECTION VIEW 1 RAFTER STRUT CONNECTION VIEW 6 PURLIN END RAFTER CONNECTION VIEW 2 RAFTER ENDWALL CONNECTION VIEW 3 ENDWALL BASERAIL CONNECTION VIEW 5 RAFTER RAFTER CONNECTION VIEW 8 F I N I S H E D G R A D E ...

Page 51: ...LL COLUMN RAFTER CHORD RAFTER CHORD TEK SCREW 14 X 1 RAFTER CHORD CONNECTION RAFTER STRUT VIEW 6 STRUT QH1304 QH1402 104675 1X 5 16 X 2 1 2 HEX BOLT RAFTER CHORD 1X 5 16 NUT ADDITIONAL HOLE FOR CUSTOMER SUPPLIED BASE BOARD RAFTER CHORD PURLIN 102548 2X 14 X 1 TEK SCREW VIEW 1 PURLIN MID RAFTER CONNECTION ENDWALL COLUMN CONNECTION RAFTER ENDWALL VIEW 3 QH1402 RAFTER CHORD 104074 1X 5 16 X 2 1 2 CAR...

Page 52: ...1 4 INSIDE DIM 48 C L C L 98 1 4 C L C L 48 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C L 48 C L C L 25 1 8 C L C L VIEW 1 VIEW 3 VIEW 2 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 53: ...53 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 06 18 113836_37_38_39R CONNECTION END WALL DETAILS ...

Page 54: ...RAME DIAGRAM 48 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C L 25 1 8 C L C L 47 15 16 C L C L 25 1 8 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C L 48 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 55: ...w H channel 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 s...

Page 56: ...e 06 06 18 POLYCARBONATE PANELS FRONT WITH DOORS H CHANNEL U CHANNEL USE 4 X 8 PANEL TO COVER A B 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY ONE HALF 4 X 8 POLY 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY ONE HALF 4 X 8 POLY 6 X 10 POLY PANEL B PANEL A NOTE INSTALL UV PROTECTED SIDE OF PANEL TO THE OUTSIDE Ground Level ...

Page 57: ... date 06 06 18 113836_37_38_39R POLYCARBONATE PANELS BACK NO DOORS H CHANNEL USE 4 X 8 PANEL TO COVER A B 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 6 X 10 POLY PANEL B PANEL A NOTE INSTALL UV PROTECTED SIDE OF PANEL TO THE OUTSIDE Ground Level ...

Page 58: ...ion date 06 06 18 MAIN COVER DETAILS FINISHED GRADE 104213 4 6 Overlap 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 Upper Panel Use one 1 116049 47 1 4 x 96 Cut to Fit Lower Panels both sides 116049 Full 47 1 4 x 96 Panels all building lengths ...

Page 59: ...59 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 06 18 113836_37_38_39R Space below reserved for customer notes ...