GrowSpan 500 Cold Frame 30' Wide Series, Assembly Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...1 Revision date 12 30 16 30 Wide Series 500 Cold Frame All Standard Lengths GrowSpan 30 Wide Series 500 Cold Frame 2016 All Rights Reserved Reproduction prohibited without permission...

Page 2: ...e preparing the site setting ground posts if equipped 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 st...

Page 3: ...cover if purchased 11 Complete and return all warranty information as instructed if present REQUIRED TOOLS The following list identifies the main tools needed to assemble the shelter Additional tools...

Page 4: ...e on the building Use tools that will not damage the cover if equipped when removing debris Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation Use tools that will not damage the cover when removing snow Keep...

Page 5: ...OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your building frame See illustration below to identify main parts 1 Prepare site and set the ground posts in concrete 2 Locate the required parts for each a...

Page 6: ...section SQUARE THE SITE GENERAL STEPS 1 Identify a corner where a building rafter will be positioned drive in a stake and string a line the exact width of the building and stake in place Width of the...

Page 7: ...agrams Complete these steps 1 Stake the outline of the building using string line and batter boards Set batter boards 3 back from the building corners Check to ensure that the building layout is squar...

Page 8: ...d the ground 2 With assistance brace all posts in place See diagram below All posts to be plumb before adding concrete Use the baseboard mounting holes and customer supplied fasteners and stakes to ho...

Page 9: ...ter is 12 Set all ground posts 24 below finished grade Consult local building codes and qualified contractors for additional details when digging the post holes and setting the ground posts Follow est...

Page 10: ...he Quick Start section of these instructions before and during the rafter assembly process for details Assistance is required to assemble the rafters and frame Assemble all main sections of rafters as...

Page 11: ...steps 1 Slide the band clamps into position on the assembled rafter 2 Assemble the 2 x 2 square tube cross beam Position cross beam band clamps as needed before installing bolts 3 Verify dimensions a...

Page 12: ...s time and helps to evenly space the rafters Jig sets the on center spacing of rafters Examine the photo below and use it to build a jig to space rafters during purlin installation Use 2 x 4 lumber an...

Page 13: ...r support kit components if equipped Center the ridge purlin on top of the rafters Secure using the QH1070 and FA4482 Tek screws Install one Tek screw through the side of the strap and into the purlin...

Page 14: ...rt package Additional purchase required Frame shown may differ from actual frame After the first few rafters are set and connected by purlins remove the end rafter bracing and continue with the frame...

Page 15: ...purlin and pipe strap at the end rafter See Connection Details in Quick Start section for additional information Ridge purlin is installed on top of the rafters unless noted Secure all 102546 cross c...

Page 16: ...16 Revision date 12 30 16 Frame Assembly FRAME ASSEMBLY continued Customer supplied rafter spacing jig...

Page 17: ...fter Support Components Full Frame with Optional Rafter Support Components NOTE Some frames may also include support components on the end rafters This example does not ATTENTION Example shows a 48 fr...

Page 18: ...ue adding baseboards to complete the first run Splices are made between posts as shown in the drawing below Use a short section of baseboard to secure separate baseboards at a splice See diagram below...

Page 19: ...Apply duct tape over band clamp on top of rafters to protect film Complete these steps 1 Consult the Cable Assembly table above also found in the Quick Start guide and choose a cable for the end bay...

Page 20: ...all the remaining seven 7 end bay sidewall cables 9 Check to ensure each band clamp is secured to rafter tube using a Tek screw Tape over clamp to protect film when it is installed 10 Return to all ca...

Page 21: ...illed hole in rafter Each B location will have one 1 108503 bracket attached Rafter Support Kit Installed See Page 11 If rafter support kit components are installed loosen nut and bolt at each B locat...

Page 22: ...nel running along the sides of the frame either near ground level as shown in the example below or a few feet above depending on application and personal preference Attach u channel to the top of each...

Page 23: ...ter attaching u channel to end rafters and along the sides unpack the main cover and pull into place Ropes or straps are typically used to pull the main cover onto and over the frame Complete these st...

Page 24: ...ce IMPORTANT To prevent damage to the main cover during installation use additional personnel and lifts as needed 4 Center cover side to side and end to end Some covers include additional material for...

Page 25: ...he cover material is cut longer wider than required to cover the building For easier anchoring allow approximately 10 to extend past the edge of the end rafter as the cover is anchored Remove the rope...

Page 26: ...26 Revision date 12 30 16 Quick Start Guide Frame length of your building may differ from what is shown Finished Grade 30 Wide Frame...

Page 27: ...30 Wide Rafter Profile with Grid 30 0 CENTER TO CENTER OF GROUND POSTS 2 0 EMBEDMENT 6 0 SIDEWALL HEIGHT 10 11 1 8 10 3 8 17 4 1 4 GROUND LEVEL TO STRUCTURE PEAK GRID REPRESENTS 12 SQUARES OVER THE T...

Page 28: ...0 CENTER TO CENTER OF GROUND POSTS BAND CLAMP 103856 113334 GROUND POST 113334 GROUND POST PG500TC23G16S03 RAFTER PG500TC23G16S03 RAFTER PG500TC2316S302 RAFTER QH1070 PIPE STRAP QH1070 PIPE STRAP GROU...

Page 29: ...SIDEWALL HEIGHT PIPE STRAP QH1070 113334 GROUND POST 113334 GROUND POST PG500TC23G16S03 RAFTER PG500TC23G16S03 RAFTER PG500TC2316S301 RAFTER 102546 CROSS CONNECTOR GROUND LEVEL SPLICE 102546 CROSS CON...

Page 30: ...OSTS 2 0 EMBEDMENT GROUND LEVEL PURLINS 131S147 PURLINS 131S147 6 0 RAFTER SPACING ON CENTER ATTENTION Baseboards ribbon boards and related fasteners are supplied by the customer LATERAL PURLINS BUILD...

Page 31: ...ND LEVEL PURLINS 131S147 PURLINS 131S147 6 0 RAFTER SPACING ON CENTER Side Profile 48 Length ATTENTION Baseboards ribbon boards and related fasteners are supplied by the customer LATERAL PURLINS BUILD...

Page 32: ...s and related fasteners are supplied by the customer 60 0 CENTER TO CENTER OF GROUND POSTS 2 0 EMBEDMENT GROUND LEVEL PURLINS 131S147 PURLINS 131S147 6 0 RAFTER SPACING ON CENTER LATERAL PURLINS BUILD...

Page 33: ...OSTS 2 0 EMBEDMENT GROUND LEVEL PURLINS 131S147 PURLINS 131S147 6 0 RAFTER SPACING ON CENTER ATTENTION Baseboards ribbon boards and related fasteners are supplied by the customer LATERAL PURLINS BUILD...

Page 34: ...s and related fasteners are supplied by the customer 96 0 CENTER TO CENTER OF GROUND POSTS 2 0 EMBEDMENT GROUND LEVEL PURLINS 131S147 PURLINS 131S147 6 0 RAFTER SPACING ON CENTER LATERAL PURLINS BUILD...

Page 35: ...PURLIN AT MID RAFTER CONNECTION VIEW 1 CABLE ASSEMBLY VIEW 8 SIDE CABLE TO PURLIN AT END RAFTER CONNECTION VIEW 7 SIDE CABLE TO GROUND POST CONNECTION VIEW 5 ROOF CABLE TO PURLIN AT MID RAFTER CONNEC...

Page 36: ...IN MID RAFTER CONNECTION VIEW 3 PURLIN SPLICE CONNECTION TURNBUCKLE JAW JAW CABLE SLEEVE TYP THIMBLE TYP NOTE TURNBUCKLE ATTACHED TO CABLE ASSEMBLY IN FIELD VIEW 1 CABLE ASSEMBLY RAFTER PURLIN CABLE A...

Page 37: ...GBRKAAS01 SHACKLE AS2167 1X 14 X 1 TEK SCREW BAND CLAMP 103856 VIEW 7 SIDE CABLE TO GROUND POST CONNECTION GROUND POST RAFTER 1X 3 8 X 3 HEX BOLT 1X 3 8 NUT 2X 3 8 WASHER VIEW 6 RAFTER TO GROUND POST...

Page 38: ...E AS2167 RAFTER RIDGE PURLIN CABLE BRACKET 108503 1X 3 8 X 3 1 2 HEX BOLT FAG365B 1X 3 8 WASHER FAME18B 1X 3 8 HEX NUT FALBO4B MID RAFTER PIPE STRAP QH1070 3X 14 X 1 TEK SCREW VIEW 11 RIDGE PURLIN MID...

Page 39: ...EB ST08475D13G17S1 WEB ST05050D13G17S1 WEB ST05050D13G17S1 VIEW 1 WEB TO CROSS BEAM CONNECTION VIEW 3 RAFTER TO CROSS BEAM CONNECTION VIEW 2 WEB TO RAFTER CONNECTION VIEW 4 CROSS BEAM CONNECTION CROSS...

Page 40: ...HER FAMA08B 4x 3 8 WASHER FAME08B 4x 3 8 HEX NUT FALB04B RAFTER CROSS BEAM U BRACKET 115181 1x 3 8 X 3 1 2 HEX BOLT FAG365B 1x 3 8 LOCK WASHER FAMA38B 1x 3 8 HEX NUT FALB04B 1x 3 8 X 1 HEX BOLT FAG355...

Page 41: ...41 Revision date 12 30 16 Customer Notes Space below is reserved for customer notes...