FarmTek Growers Supply GrowSpan Round Pro, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ONS 104861 38 W x 15 H x 40 L 104862 38 W x 15 H x 48 L 104863 38 W x 15 H x 72 L 104864 38 W x 15 H x 96 L GrowSpan Round Pro Greenhouses and Systems 2019 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: ...agrams 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 building and its components consult the information and diagrams in the Quick Start section near the back of these instructions SPECIAL NOTE Baseboards for Frame These instruct...

Page 5: ...0 Aluminum Channel Aluminum 8 H Channel Profile 104302 Pipe Fitting w Plate 102198 U Channel Spring 102921B FA4484B Neo bonded Washers and Long Tek Screws 104074 Square to Round Tube Connect Bracket 103496 Gearbox 104624 Square Tube Fitting QH1330 Angle Bracket AS1003 3 16 Cable Clamp AS1083 3 16 Cable Thimble QH1070 Pipe Strap CC6212 Fabric Clip FA4482B Tek Screw 102717 Gearbox Drive 103544 Mount...

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: ...ings longer than 60 include Amount of working area Available lifts and work platforms Number of assistants OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your Round Pro Greenhouse For details of each assembly procedure consult the Quick Start Guide and the individual sections of these instructions See illustration below to identify main parts of shelter 1 Layout the site and identify the required part...

Page 8: ...Using multiples of 3 4 5 such as 6 8 10 or 12 16 20 helps to maintain an accurate 90 angle 3 After squaring the position of the building and placing a stake at all corners string a line between the stakes to mark the base of the building 4 Next paint or mark a line on the ground using the strings between the stakes as guides Space below is reserved for customer notes NOTE If a baseboard is used dr...

Page 9: ... it is installed 3 Attach all QH1070 brackets to the rafter using two 2 Tek screws for each strap Attach the brackets to the underside of the rafter in the locations shown below and on the Front Profile diagram in the Quick Start section at the back of these instructions The QH1070 straps should remain loose do not fully tighten at this time NOTE Do not attach the lower QH1070 straps these straps ...

Page 10: ...d hole near the bottom used to connect the rafter foot 2 With the rafter pipes assembled on the ground secure each pipe joint using one self tapping Tek screw FA4482 Position screws so they will not interfere with the cover once it is installed 3 Attach a rafter foot to each leg of the rafter using a 3 8 x 3 bolt and 3 8 nut Position the bolt head to the outside of the rafter to prevent cover dama...

Page 11: ...l or other leveling device to plumb the end rafter 3 Secure the rafter feet to the site or customer supplied baseboards to prevent the rafter from shifting Customer supplied Baseboard Customer supplied Lag screws 38 on center NOTE The use of a baseboard beneath the feet of the rafters is strongly recommended The feet then can be secured to the baseboard using the customer supplied lag screws or ot...

Page 12: ...MBLY CONTINUED All cross connectors will align with the QH1070 pipe straps attached to the end rafters when properly installed Attach center purlin first Tek Screw 15 Repeat the steps to set and secure the remaining interior rafters for the length of the building IMPORTANT During assembly consult the Side Profile Diagram in the Quick Start section to determine the positions of the interior rafters...

Page 13: ...l assemblies Always measure before cutting the cable ATTENTION One 1 turnbuckle and two 2 cables are used for each cable assembly type For best results and the least cable waste use the diagram on the following page and measure the distance required for a specific cable Additional cable length is needed to anchor the cable to the frame and to attach the cable sections to the turnbuckle Measure and...

Page 14: ...wrapped and secured See the insert in the diagram below for Steps 11 and 12 12 Insert the 5 16 x 5 carriage bolt FAH325B down through the 5 16 hole add a 5 16 nut and tighten 13 Attach the cables to the assembled frame See the diagrams below and in the Quick Start section of these instructions for details and cable locations The cable assembly length and positions are the same for the other side a...

Page 15: ...le Diagram in the Quick Start section for rafter spacing and cable locations View is from inside the shelter Apply duct tape over cables on end rafters to protect the main cover Carriage bolt runs through rafter and top center purlin on the 6th at each end Attach the band clamp 103856 above the lowest pipe strap QH1070 on the end rafters only Once the cable is attached and the clamp is tightened s...

Page 16: ...all bolts are tight 2 Verify that each purlin splice is secured with a Tek screw 3 Verify that each purlin is secured to the cross connector and that each cross connector is secured to the rafter pipe 4 Inspect the frame for any sharp areas that could damage the cover If found reposition components or tape with layers of duct tape 5 Verify that all bolts are positioned with the heads to the outsid...

Page 17: ...he 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 Always consult the instal...

Page 18: ...02897 insert the swaged end of the long tube into the plain end of another tube and tap with a hammer to properly seat the tubes at the joint 11 On this assembled 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...

Page 19: ... 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 20: ...longer tube One 1 square tube fitting 104624 to attach the support to the base tube of the end wall assembly One 1 square to round tube connect bracket 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 atta...

Page 21: ... 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 over them using the suppl...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...anels 5 Place panel in position attach it to end wall framing using FA4484B Tek screws and 102921B washers NOTE When preparing any panel for installation and attaching aluminum profile remember to account for areas where different 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 securi...

Page 24: ...section to complete lower row of panels 104213 U profile here along door edge A B 6 x 10 6 x 10 9 After cutting panels attach 104213 profile to upper or outer edge of all panels See dashed line in diagram under previous step for profile location NOTE To bend U profile 104213 prepare as shown a Cut angled notches from profile to allow bending b Distance between notches is determined by degree of be...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...otos and info in right column Inside View Outside View 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 identifies where to attach end cap profile End cap extends beyond the frame members and...

Page 27: ...ble poly latch Channel 104211 Sides Tek screws FA4482B 1 Measure the desired height 4 6 to identify the top of the roll up side and mark the location on the end rafter 2 Move to the other end of the frame and repeat Step 1 3 Stretch a chalk line between the marks and snap to mark the location of the double poly latch channel 4 6 Ground Level Chalk Line MAIN COVER INSTALLATION After the end panels ...

Page 28: ... poly latch is attached along the sides of the shelter only Single poly latch is attached to the top of each end rafter 6 Continue by attaching the 8 double poly latch sections to the rafters and work toward the other end of the frame Cut the last 8 section of double poly latch to the required length so that it is flush with the outside edge of the end rafter ATTENTION Use the remainder to finish ...

Page 29: ...he 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 Center cover side to side and end to end IMPORTANT To prevent damage to the main cover during installation addit...

Page 30: ...OTE When installing the second cover film use the same upper channel used for the first cover film and a second run of spring which is installed on top of the first U channel spring already in the channel 12 With the second cover film layer installed test the operation of the inflation fan kit IMPORTANT If trimming the excess cover material at the ends and sides DO NOT remove too much of the exces...

Page 31: ...f the frame and serves as the center pipe that the 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 len...

Page 32: ...l material to the conduit with Tek screws and fabric clips evenly spaced along the conduit 4 Continue to roll the conduit until the excess side panel material is wound around the conduit 5 Repeat these steps for the other side of the shelter 6 With the excess side panel material rolled up on the conduit assemblies continue with the Twist of the Wrist Assembly procedure Inside View Diagram may show...

Page 33: ...lect the bearing bracket 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 assem...

Page 34: ...on for the same result unbolt reposition the gearbox and remount it on the same side of the mounting bracket INSTALL ANTI BILLOW ROPES Gather the Parts Eyebolts FA2061 Anti Billow rope Nut FALB01B and Washer FAME50B INSTALL ANTI BILLOW ROPES IN SHORT SECTIONS ALONG EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME DO NOT INSTALL AS A SINGLE ROPE Complete the following steps ATTENTION The procedure that follows is applicable...

Page 35: ...opes Contact Customer Service at 1 800 245 9881 to purchase additional parts if needed 3 Move up the same end rafter and drill a 3 8 hole through the poly latch U Channel and rafter leg insert an eyebolt through the hole and secure the eyebolt with a nut FALB01B and washer FAME50B FA2061 6 Cut the rope and tie one end to the eyebolt 7 Pull the rope tight and tie the remaining end to secure 8 Repea...

Page 36: ...ls that may cause damage Do not climb or stand on the greenhouse at anytime Remove debris and objects that can accumulate on the greenhouse Use tools that will not damage the cover when removing debris Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation Use tools that will not damage the cover when removing snow Check the contents of the shelter to verify that nothing is touching the cover that could cause...

Page 37: ...37 GROWSPAN ROUND PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 01 03 19 Space below is reserved for customer notes ...

Page 38: ...O GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS 38 Revision date 01 03 19 QUICK START GUIDE 38 Round Pro Greenhouse Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame Ground Level 38 0 Width 14 10 1 2 Height Grid Represents 12 Squares FRONT ...

Page 39: ...39 GROWSPAN ROUND PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 01 03 19 FRONT PROFILE 37R23S1D 37R23S1D 38R23P2 38R23S1 38R23S1 104302 104302 Ground Level ...

Page 40: ... SYSTEMS 40 Revision date 01 03 19 SIDE PROFILE 104861 Purlin Run 6 131S075 1 131P0495 40 0 Length 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing center to center Double Poly Latch Channel Band Clamp Band Clamp Band Clamp 5 16 x 5 Carriage Bolt Location ...

Page 41: ...YSTEMS Revision date 01 03 19 SIDE PROFILE 104862 48 0 Length Purlin Run 7 131S075 1 131P0735 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing center to center 5 16 x 5 Carriage Bolt Location Band Clamp Band Clamp Band Clamp Band Clamp Double Poly Latch Channel ...

Page 42: ...MS 42 Revision date 01 03 19 SIDE PROFILE 104863 72 0 Length Purlin Run 11 131S075 1 131P0735 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing center to center 5 16 x 5 Carriage Bolt Location Band Clamp Band Clamp Band Clamp Band Clamp Double Poly Latch Channel ...

Page 43: ...STEMS Revision date 01 03 19 SIDE PROFILE 104864 96 0 Length Purlin Run 15 131S075 1 131P0735 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing center to center 5 16 x 5 Carriage Bolt Location Band Clamp Band Clamp Band Clamp Band Clamp Double Poly Latch Channel ...

Page 44: ...ES AND SYSTEMS 44 Revision date 01 03 19 CONNECTIONS Endwall Baserail Connection View 1 Vertical Horizontal Connection View 2 Endwall Rafter Connection View 3 Purlin End Rafter Connection View 4 Purlin Mid Rafter Connection View 5 ...

Page 45: ...1330 Endwall View 1 Endwall Baserail Connection View 2 Vertical Horizontal Connection View 3 Rafter Endwall Connection 104074 Sq Rnd Tube Bracket Rafter 103856 2 375 Band Clamp Endwall View 4 Purlin End Rafter Connection View 5 Purlin Mid Rafter Connection QH1070 2 375 Purlin End Connector Rafter Purlin Purlin 102546 2 375 Cross Connector Rafter ...

Page 46: ...IDE 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 48 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 47: ...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 48 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 48: ...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 49: ...l 104213 U Channel Ground Level 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY ONE HALF 4 X 8 POLY ONE HALF 4 X 8 POLY 6 X 10 POLY 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY H CHANNEL U CHANNEL NOTE INSTALL UV PROTECTED SIDE OF PANEL TO THE OUTSIDE ...

Page 50: ...nd Level 6 X 10 POLY 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY H CHANNEL NOTE INSTALL UV PROTECTED SIDE OF PANEL TO THE OUTSIDE 8 H Channel 104213 U Channel U CHANNEL PROFILE 104213 ...

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