GROWSPAN
™
GOTHIC COLD FRAMES
13
Revision date: 01.01.16
SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION
There are four (4) side struts for the shelter. These struts
are positioned between the end rafters and the first interior
rafter on each side of the shelter.
Complete these steps to install the four (4) side struts:
Gather the Parts
• Struts
• Band Clamps (#QH1402)
• Lag screw or nut and bolt (supplied by customer)
1. Locate one strut and position it between one end rafter
leg and the leg of the first interior rafter as shown
below.
Strut
End Rafter
Interior
Rafter
Baseboard is required
for this procedure.
Customer supplies the
baseboard.
Ground Level
2. Attach one end of the strut to the band clamp as shown
in the diagram below.
Strut
End Rafter
Band Clamp
NOTE:
Head of bolt on the band clamp must face the
toward the outside of the shelter.
3. Attach the remaining end of the strut to the baseboard
using a lag screw or nut and bolt (not included). See
the diagram that follows for location.
NOTE:
A baseboard provides a place to attach each
strut and helps keep the ground posts at the required
depth. The customer is responsible for providing a
baseboard for this frame. If no baseboard is present,
attach the strut to the ground post using a Tek screw or
other customer supplied fasteners.
4. Repeat the above steps to attach the remaining side
struts to the shelter.
5. After securing the struts, verify that all clamps are
secured with a Tek screw to the rafters.
6. Verify that each pipe splice (purlin and rafter) is
secured with a Tek screw.
7. Complete the next procedure to anchor the assembled
frame.
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 structure to perform
as designed. Failing to anchor the shelter properly
will void the manufacturer’s warranty and may cause
serious injury and damage.
Photo shows the strut attached
to the inside of the customer-
supplied baseboard.
Attach strut
as shown.
End
Rafter
Ground Level
Baseboard
