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GROWSPAN

 CANOPY-TOP COLD FRAME

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Revision date: 02.08.18

FRAME ASSEMBLY

Gather the parts: 
•  Assembled rafters
•  Purlin pipes (#131P060) 60" plain
•  Duct tape (optional and customer supplied)
Complete these steps to assemble the frame.

NOTE:

 Assistance may be required to assemble the frame 

members.
1.  Locate one (1) end rafter assembly. 
2.  Insert three (3) purlin pipes into the 3-way couplers on 

the end rafter and tighten the locking screws.

3.  Locate one (1) interior rafter assembly.

4.  Connect the interior rafter to the installed purlin pipes 

on the end rafter and tighten the locking screws.

5.  Insert three (3) purlin pipes into the 4-way couplers on 

the interior rafter and tighten the locking screws.

6.  Add another interior rafter and repeat the previous 

steps until all interior rafters are used.

7.  Complete the frame assembly by attaching the 

remaining end rafter.

Interior

Rafter

End Rafter

Purlin

Pipes

Interior 

Rafter

8.  Recheck all locking screws and verify that they are 

tight.

9.  Examine the frame for any sharp edges on the 

couplers. Wrap two layers of duct tape over any sharp 

edges that may cause damage to a cover if one will be 

installed.

10. Continue with the cover installation if cover was 

purchased.

End Rafter

Actual frame length may differ from what is shown.

End Rafter

Purlin Pipes

3-Way

Coupler

Summary of Contents for 104208

Page 1: ...8 GrowSpan Canopy Top Cold Frame Photo may show a different but similar model 2018 GrowSpan All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission STK DIMENSIONS 104208 10 W x 3 8 H x 10 L...

Page 2: ...properly will void the manufacturer s warranty and may cause serious injury and damage LOCATION Choosing the proper location is an important step The following suggestions and precautions will help d...

Page 3: ...your shelter Conduit An assembly of pipes used to secure the main cover and end panels if equipped Purlins and some strut assemblies also consist of connected pipes to form a conduit Each pipe joint...

Page 4: ...e shelter 1 Unpack contents of shipment and place where you can easily inventory the parts Refer to the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets 2 Verify all parts listed on Bill of Materials Spec Sheets are pre...

Page 5: ...The following graphics and photos will help identify the different parts Some parts are not shown 102191 3 Way Coupler 102192 4 Way Coupler ADDITIONAL PARTS IDENTIFICATION NOTES In some instances ther...

Page 6: ...n date 02 08 18 NOTE Diagram above may show a shelter that differs in length or width from the actual frame Frame above is used for illustration purposes GrowSpan Canopy Top Cold Frame FRAME DIAGRAM E...

Page 7: ...eat the previous steps to assemble the remaining interior rafters 6 Assemble the end rafters Complete these steps to assemble the two 2 end rafters 1 Locate the 3 way couplers 2 Locate the 68 rafter p...

Page 8: ...tighten the locking screws 5 Insert three 3 purlin pipes into the 4 way couplers on the interior rafter and tighten the locking screws 6 Add another interior rafter and repeat the previous steps unti...

Page 9: ...er securely 6 Move to opposite end of shelter and pull cover material tight over end rafter 7 Install fabric clips and Tek screws to secure material to end rafter NOTE Excess cover material may be tri...

Page 10: ...GROWSPAN CANOPY TOP COLD FRAME 10 Revision date 02 08 18 104208 10 W x 10 L 104209 10 W x 15 L 104210 10 W x 20 L QUICK START GUIDE 10 Wide Canopy Top Cold Frame...

Page 11: ...OWSPAN CANOPY TOP COLD FRAME Revision date 02 08 18 FRONT PROFILE 131P068 68 Plain Pipe 131P068 68 Plain Pipe Use the 102191 3 Way coupler for end rafters Use the 102192 4 Way coupler for interior raf...

Page 12: ...GROWSPAN CANOPY TOP COLD FRAME 12 Revision date 02 08 18 CONNECTIONS View 2 Mid Rafter Purlin Connection View 1 End Rafter Purlin Connection 131P060 60 Plain Pipe 131P068 68 Plain Pipe...

Page 13: ...CANOPY TOP COLD FRAME Revision date 02 08 18 CONNECTION DETAILS 102191 3 Way Connector Purlin Rafter 102192 4 Way Connector Rafter Purlin View 1 End Rafter Purlin Connection View 2 Mid Rafter Purlin...

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