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Copyright © First Tunnels Ltd 2012.

Mini Polytunnel 

(Portable Plant Protector)

Construction Guide

PPP

www.FirstTunnels.co.uk/Quality

Summary of Contents for Mini Polytunnel

Page 1: ...Copyright First Tunnels Ltd 2012 Mini Polytunnel Portable Plant Protector Construction Guide PPP www FirstTunnels co uk Quality...

Page 2: ...Protector We suggest performing construction in stages Find a comfy armchair and armed with a cup of tea Tea Bag Enclosed familiarise yourself with the instructions Please use the checklist supplied...

Page 3: ...BR32 through the use of the Nail Joiners NP3 dia 2 The timber length rail should be nailed to the timber end rail using the 4in nails from the two corner clamp packs CCT25 Use a 4mm drill bit to creat...

Page 4: ...amp and bolt in place using the coach bolts supplied dia 7 Repeat for the four corners Intermediate Brackets not applicable on 5ft Model Intermediate brackets ICT25 holds the intermediate hoops in pos...

Page 5: ...T1 to wrap around the ridge clamps and ridge tube ends to prevent any damage to the cover dia 11 detail Ventilation Legs Ventilation legs 25 50FS fix onto the bolts of the corner brackets that s used...

Page 6: ...excesses of the cover dia 17 Fixing Battens Your cover is now fixed but the staples used are only a temporary measure To ensure a good strong fix you are required to use the batten supplied TIB18 to n...

Page 7: ...The surface of the polythene should be dry and clean prior to fixing the tape The polythene around the area of the tear split should be pulled back together and then the tape should be placed along t...

Page 8: ...ediate Clamp ICT25 Corner Clamp CCT25 Nail Plate Joiners NP3 Batten Nails 50mm pack CN50 Tube Screws and Socket SDS48 DB73946 Hoops Timber Base Rails TBR125 TBR18 TBR32 TIB18 Polythene PM Netting NEM0...

Page 9: ...ning to perform the construction at a weekend but might need some technical support We strongly urge you to read through the instructions prior to beginning construction Mentally building your polytun...

Page 10: ...iron will invalidate the guarantee It is regretted that it is not possible to give compensation for consequential claims Polythene Care A cleaning agent called Algon is ideal for cleaning covers Repai...

Page 11: ...ith drinking water or for food preparation surfaces structures or containers for storage or in circumstances where the preservative may become a component of food or animal feed It is best practice to...

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