GrowSpan 106205, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...n Gothic Premium Greenhouse 14 Wide Ground Level Ground Level 2018 GrowSpan All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission STK DIMENSIONS 106205 14 W x 9 4 H x 16 L 106206 14 W x 9...

Page 2: ...G INSTRUCTIONS Prior to assembling this greenhouse please read the MUST READ document included with the shipment WARNING The anchor assembly is an integral part of the greenhouse construction Improper...

Page 3: ...g and support needed during the assembly process For safety reasons those who are not familiar with recognized construction methods and techniques must seek the help of a qualified contractor ASSEMBLY...

Page 4: ...ontaining smaller parts such as fasteners or washers if equipped SPECIAL NOTE BASEBOARDS FOR FRAME Customer Supplied If desired baseboards can be installed at ground level along each side of the frame...

Page 5: ...to Round Tube Connect Bracket 102856 End Clamp FAH009B FALB01B Carriage Bolt Hex Nut 104624 Square Tube Fitting QH1330 Angle Bracket 104213 Aluminum U Channel Aluminum 8 H Channel 102921 Neo bonded Wa...

Page 6: ...llation Use the diagrams on this page to install H channel with flat side facing out ATTENTION Use only 1 1 2 Tek screws FA4484B to attach H channel to building frame Do not use the shorter 1 Tek scre...

Page 7: ...he 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 warranty and...

Page 8: ...from first stake at 90 NOTE Use the 3 4 5 rule or other means to set an accurate 90 angle Refer to diagram Using multiples of 3 4 5 such as 6 8 10 or 12 16 20 helps to maintain an accurate 90 angle Se...

Page 9: ...rafters Tek Screws FA4482B Nut Setter 3 8 x 2 9 16 Magnetic ASSEMBLE GREENHOUSE FRAME END RAFTERS 2 After site is prepared and an inventory of parts is complete continue with rafter assembly NOTE All...

Page 10: ...re all rafter pipe splices as described on previous page Set assembled rafters aside in an accessible location Purlin cross connector clamps for interior rafters are installed during frame assembly Se...

Page 11: ...ior rafters using purlin pipes and clamps Use lift to set rafters small building rafters can be set by hand when assistants are available Wear safety gear at all times during frame assembly Complete t...

Page 12: ...e strap or braces to stabilize rafter FRAME ASSEMBLY CONTINUED Inside of Shelter Outside of Shelter Rafter Ground Post Band Clamp Front Back 3 Slide a band clamp onto legs of first interior rafter lif...

Page 13: ...connector for all interior rafters Position plain end of pipe at end rafter 5 Tighten end clamp to secure pipe Drive FA4482B Tek screw through end clamp into rafter to secure clamp to rafter Install a...

Page 14: ...clamps to rafter and purlin pipe See Figure 2 previous page 10 Secure each purlin pipe splice using an FA4482B Tek screw 11 Repeat steps as needed to complete assembly of frame ATTENTION Slide a band...

Page 15: ...d to end rafter band clamp Install clamp if needed Adjust strut position so lower end of strut reaches band clamp on second rafter Install that band clamp too if needed Strut End Rafter Interior Rafte...

Page 16: ...onal anchoring information if needed CAUTION Anchor assembly is an integral part of the greenhouse construction Improper anchoring may cause instability and failure of structure to perform as designed...

Page 17: ...agrams when deciding where to install additional horizontal framing for accessories NOTE Some vertical frame tubes must remain in locations shown on end frame diagrams Polycarbonate panel installation...

Page 18: ...joined and cut to fit as needed 2 Frame and install door Use QH1330 brackets installed outside door opening to secure door jambs to base rail and header to door jambs 3 Review dimensions for accessor...

Page 19: ...e door as shown below DO NOT TIGHTEN THE BOLTS AT THIS TIME 5 Select tubing for two door jambs Each support includes One 1 102897 swaged tube assembly cut to length and one 1 square to round tube brac...

Page 20: ...ront back of greenhouse 11 Repeat steps as needed to construct remaining door jamb and attach bracket to top 12 Attach second jamb to band clamp on rafter 13 Using marks on base rail for door attach b...

Page 21: ...r for each support 21 Using end frame diagrams Quick Start section measure and mark on base rail the locations of remaining supports ATTENTION If no dimensions are shown evenly space the supports for...

Page 22: ...nd clamp Do not tighten 26 Verify that frame tube is plumb and use FA4482B screws to secure 104624 tube fitting to base rail INSTALL END WALL FRAME CONTINUED Center Mark 27 Tighten top band clamp and...

Page 23: ...allation section 2 Based on installation requirements and precautions of the accessory choose a location in the end wall where you can mount the accessory 3 Cut two 2 1 5 x 1 5 frame tubes to required...

Page 24: ...after removing protective film ATTENTION Remove protective film from panels Allowing film to remain intact and in direct sunlight will make it difficult if not impossible to remove During preparation...

Page 25: ...ntersection on the panel remove panel and cut to shape WARNING DO NOT CUT PANEL TO FOLLOW RAFTER RADIUS ROOF PANELS DO NOT BEND AROUND RADIUS WHEN INSTALLED REVIEW ROOF AND SIDEWALL PANEL INSTALLATION...

Page 26: ...re different sections of profile U channel end cap and H channel intersect so you cut profile to proper length Determine how you want these profiles to intersect and install as needed to achieve the d...

Page 27: ...dashed line Panel edges adjacent to door are capped with 104213 U channel and then tucked behind door channel when possible Bottom edge of panel above door is capped with 104548 end cap 2 After insta...

Page 28: ...replace worn or broken ropes immediately Remove debris and objects that accumulate on greenhouse Use tools that will not damage cover when removing debris Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation Us...

Page 29: ...29 Revision date 08 30 18 106205_06_07_08 Customer Notes...

Page 30: ...on date 08 30 18 4 0 9 4 Shelter Height Sidewall Shelter Width 14 3 1 16 Grid Represents 12 Squares F FR RO ON NT T QUICK START GUIDE 14 Wide Gothic Premium Greenhouse Ground Level Quick Start Guide G...

Page 31: ...5 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 Connec...

Page 32: ...fter Base Rail Connection View 2 Rafter Endwall Connection View 3 Purlin End Rafter Connection View 4 Purlin Mid Rafter Connection View 5 Ground Level Ground Level Ground Post Baseboard ATTENTION Base...

Page 33: ...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...

Page 34: ...131S075 131S075 131P0495 Purlin Run 4 0 On Center Rafter Spacing 16 0 Shelter Length Center to Center Ground Level Ground Post Customer Supplied Baseboard ATTENTION Baseboard is strongly recommended...

Page 35: ...On Center Rafter Spacing 20 0 Shelter Length Center to Center 131S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131P0255 Ground Level Ground Post Customer Supplied Baseboard ATTENTION Baseboard is strongly recommen...

Page 36: ...S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131P0735 Rafter Spacing 4 0 On Center 24 0 Shelter Length Center to Center Ground Level Ground Post Customer Supplied Baseboard ATTENTION Baseboard is strongly recommen...

Page 37: ...S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131S075 131P0495 Rafter Spacing 4 0 On Center 28 0 Length Center to Center Ground Level Ground Post Customer Supplied Baseboard ATTENTION Baseboard is strongly recommen...

Page 38: ...E 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 ATTENTION Measure door that...

Page 39: ...5_06_07_08 Back End Frame Diagram 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 FR...

Page 40: ...End Wall Panel Layout with Door 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 POLYCARBONATE PANELS Use 104213 U...

Page 41: ...41 Revision date 08 30 18 106205_06_07_08 End Wall Panel Layout without Door H CHANNEL NOTE INSTALL UV PROTECTANT PANEL TO THE OUTSIDE 4 X 10 POLY 6 X 10 POLY 6 X 10 POLY Ground Level...

Page 42: ...low 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 shor...

Page 43: ...43 Revision date 08 30 18 106205_06_07_08 Customer Notes...