GrowSpan 111770, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...DIMENSIONS 111770 30 W x 12 H x 24 L 111771 30 W x 12 H x 36 L 111772 30 W x 12 H x 48 L 111773 30 W x 12 H x 60 L 111774 30 W x 12 H x 72 L 111775 30 W x 12 H x 84 L 111776 30 W x 12 H x 96 L GrowSp...

Page 2: ...tunnel Please read these instructions before you begin If you have any questions during the assembly contact Customer Service for assistance SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Wear eye and head protection wear gloves...

Page 3: ...ferent parts of the shelter Some are used in this document Others may not apply to this particular shelter These terms describe the shipped parts and can also be found on the materials list spec sheet...

Page 4: ...Y PARTS The following steps will ensure that you have all the necessary parts before you begin to assemble the shelter frame 1 Unpack the contents of the shipment and place where you can easily invent...

Page 5: ...ll clamps in this manner Rafter Joint Purlin Tek Screw Tek Screw Rafter Swaged Plain Swaged and Plain Rafter Sections Zippered End Panel Position all Tek screws so they will not touch the cover film o...

Page 6: ...bbon board to the frame and the U channel to the ribbon board are supplied by the customer They are not included with this building Use of the ribbon board 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 is optional and left to the c...

Page 7: ...ied materials and fasteners mark the required on center spacing for the frame Next take a section of the rafter and use that as a gauge to set the width of the jig at each end See the photo above When...

Page 8: ...te the required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble the rafters and frame 3 Anchor the rolling high tunnel frame 4 Prepare and attach end panels 5 Attach cover film and Twist of the Wrist ass...

Page 9: ...o the ground If necessary prepare the track portion of the site by leveling the bumps and hills and filling the ditches The straighter the track runs the easier it will be to roll the assembled buildi...

Page 10: ...GROWSPAN ROLLING PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS 10 Revision date 01 01 16 LAYOUT BUILDING POSITION CONTINUED Dashed line shows where to drive the fabric staples one every 4 along each edge...

Page 11: ...amp 102857 and three 3 swivel socket fittings onto the assembled cross beam pipes Refer to the diagrams below and those in the Quick Start section to position all clamps and fittings as needed for ass...

Page 12: ...int 2 FA4482B 4 Slide five 5 end clamps 102857 and four 4 band clamps QH1440 onto the assembled rafter Consult the Over the Top diagram in the Quick Start section for clamp position Mark the rafter an...

Page 13: ...er by attaching the cross beam and braces above Consistent rafter width is maintained by setting the ends of the assembled rafter between stakes Consult the diagrams for on center width dimensions Bel...

Page 14: ...mble the horizontal cross beam pipes 5 Slide two 2 band clamps QH1404 onto the assembled cross beam pipes Refer to the diagram below and those in the Quick Start section to position all clamps and fit...

Page 15: ...Minor adjustments may be required to keep purlins running parallel with the ground and each other After marking all rafters continue as instructed 6 6 3 4 6 6 3 4 4 2 6 4 2 6 End Rafter Mark the top...

Page 16: ...he frame assembly steps for additional information Gather the parts Rafter Segments 30R1904D Metal Castors 111931 Wrenches to tighten castor mounting bolt Complete these steps to attach the castors to...

Page 17: ...ck that the metal castor is not touching the rafter pipe Castor should spin freely on axle bolt 5 Repeat to attach all remaining castors to the remaining rafter segments 6 Continue with the frame asse...

Page 18: ...brace it in place using cables ropes or dimensional lumber Leave bracing in place until additional rafters and purlins are installed IMPORTANT Brace the first rafter in position as needed to keep it...

Page 19: ...b and properly spaced 4 on center Use the customer built jig if available Adjust purlin as needed to align it with the center mark at the top of each rafter 8 Tighten the 102547 cross connector on the...

Page 20: ...plain end of the purlin pipe onto the swaged end of each installed purlin Secure each purlin pipe joint using an FA4482B Tek screw FRAME ASSEMBLY continued 10 Move to the remaining purlin positions a...

Page 21: ...yond the end of the rafter cut the last section of purlin pipe to the required length Typically purlin pipes do not require cutting Verify that you have the correct plain pipes to complete the purlin...

Page 22: ...e cross beam of each end rafter See End Rafter Assembly on page 11 for review if needed Lifts ladders tools and assistants Complete these steps 1 Using the proper lifts or ladders and with assistance...

Page 23: ...48 for additional details 1 Slide two QH1404 band clamps over the second rafter above the lower purlin Use pliers as needed to spread the clamps and a small hammer to lightly tap the clamps over the r...

Page 24: ...e high tunnel 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 25: ...end wall The 10016208 swivel sockets were attached to the cross beam brace of both end rafters during the end rafter assembly If the step was overlooked loosen the cross beam brace to install the swi...

Page 26: ...optional COVER FILM INSTALLATION After the end panels are installed install the cover film The steps to install the cover film include 1 Attach poly latch U channel 102197 along the high tunnel sides...

Page 27: ...cover into place Center cover side to side and end to end IMPORTANT To prevent damage to the cover film during installation additional personnel and lifts may be needed INSTALL POLY LATCH U CHANNEL C...

Page 28: ...he first end rafter until the entire length of the end of the cover film is secured in place 7 Stretch the cover to the other end of the building and repeat the steps to secure the cover film in the U...

Page 29: ...it to the frame and the roll up side 4 Install the Anti Billow Rope system 5 Test the operation of the roll up side 4 Place the assembled conduit at the base of the side where the end of the cover fil...

Page 30: ...assembly will be located NOTE Verify that the lower end of the channel is slightly off the ground to allow it to move freely when the panel is rolled up and down 5 Secure the upper end of the channel...

Page 31: ...um channel from the ground end This is the free end of the channel 13 Roll the cover conduit up to the Twist of the Wrist assembly 14 Attach the conduit to the square shaft of the assembly by insertin...

Page 32: ...ANEL TO REMAIN LOOSE DURING WINDY CONDITIONS YOU MUST SECURE THE PANEL BEFORE YOU CONTINUE 2 Take one AS2200 Quick Link open the lock and attach it to the end rafter as shown Consult the following pag...

Page 33: ...ILLOW ROPE PATTERNS ALL LENGTHS 24 0 CENTER TO CENTER 24 0 CENTER TO CENTER 111770 36 0 CENTER TO CENTER 36 0 CENTER TO CENTER 111771 48 0 CENTER TO CENTER 48 0 CENTER TO CENTER 111772 Positions of FA...

Page 34: ...01 16 ANTI BILLOW ROPE PATTERNS ALL LENGTHS continued 60 0 CENTER TO CENTER 60 0 CENTER TO CENTER 111773 72 0 CENTER TO CENTER 72 0 CENTER TO CENTER 111774 84 0 CENTER TO CENTER 84 0 CENTER TO CENTER...

Page 35: ...the washer onto the bolt and secure using a 1 4 nut C If you installed the optional ribbon board NOTE All materials and fasteners for ribbon boards are supplied by the customer 1 Refer to the diagrams...

Page 36: ...inspect all parts and connections after it has been anchored to the site For replacement or missing parts call 1 800 245 9881 for assistance ANTI BILLOW ROPE INSTALLATION TO PREVENT DAMAGE AND POSSIB...

Page 37: ...GH TUNNELS Revision date 01 01 16 QUICK START GUIDE 30 Wide Rolling Premium High Tunnels Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame 12 4 HEIGHT 6 6 3 4 6 6 3 4 30 0 CENTER TO CENTER GROUND LEV...

Page 38: ...ROUND LEVEL 8 0 8 2 8 2 4 2 4 2 190P040 102857 102857 102857 102857 102857 102857 QH1304 190S099 190S099 190P099 190P099 190P099 190P096 190P096 QH1404 QH1404 QH1404 QH1400 QH1400 QH1400 10015808 1001...

Page 39: ...evision date 01 01 16 FRONT PROFILE MID RAFTERS 30 0 CENTER TO CENTER GROUND LEVEL 190P040 30R1904D 30R1904D 102547 102547 102547 102547 102547 102547 QH1304 190S099 190S099 30R1902 30R1902 30R1902 30...

Page 40: ...date 01 01 16 4 0 RAFTER SPACING ON CENTER 24 0 CENTER TO CENTER PURLIN AND ROLL UP CONDUIT 111405 111405 102197 3 131S075 3 131P0735 1 131S075 3 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131S075 3...

Page 41: ...01 01 16 4 0 RAFTER SPACING ON CENTER 36 0 CENTER TO CENTER PURLIN AND ROLL UP CONDUIT 111405 111405 102197 5 Cut to fit 131S075 5 131P0735 1 131S075 5 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131...

Page 42: ...date 01 01 16 4 0 RAFTER SPACING ON CENTER 48 0 CENTER TO CENTER PURLIN AND ROLL UP CONDUIT 111405 111405 102197 6 131S075 7 131P0735 1 131S075 7 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131S075 7...

Page 43: ...01 01 16 4 0 RAFTER SPACING ON CENTER 60 0 CENTER TO CENTER PURLIN AND ROLL UP CONDUIT 111405 111405 102197 8 Cut to fit 131S075 9 131P0735 1 131S075 9 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131...

Page 44: ...PROFILE 111774 4 0 RAFTER SPACING ON CENTER 72 0 CENTER TO CENTER PURLIN AND ROLL UP CONDUIT 111405 111405 102197 9 Cut to fit 131S075 11 131P0735 1 131S075 11 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131P07...

Page 45: ...PROFILE 111775 4 0 RAFTER SPACING ON CENTER 84 0 CENTER TO CENTER PURLIN AND ROLL UP CONDUIT 111405 111405 102197 11 Cut to fit 131S075 13 131P0735 1 131S075 13 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131P0...

Page 46: ...SIDE PROFILE 111776 4 0 RAFTER SPACING ON CENTER 96 0 CENTER TO CENTER PURLIN AND ROLL UP CONDUIT 111405 111405 102197 12 131S075 15 131P0735 1 131S075 15 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131P0735 1 131P0735 1...

Page 47: ...S CONNECTION VIEW 1 END WALL CONNECTION VIEW 2 END WALL CONNECTION VIEW 3 STRUT TO RAFTER CONNECTION VIEW 8 CONNECTION CROSS BEAM BRACE TO CROSS BEAM END RAFTER VIEW 6 CONNECTION CROSS BEAM BRACE TO C...

Page 48: ...04 BAND CLAMP QH1404 BAND CLAMP QH1400 END WALL CONNECTION VIEW 2 END WALL CONNECTION VIEW 3 ENDWALL HORIZONTAL ENDWALL VERTICAL STAKE END WALL CONNECTION VIEW 4 ENDWALL VERTICAL CROSS BEAM SINGLE SWI...

Page 49: ...LS Revision date 01 01 16 END WALL DIMENSIONS 8 8 8 6 0 6 0 30 0 CENTER TO CENTER 6 10 6 10 GROUND LEVEL 8 0 8 2 8 2 4 2 4 2 Position of the side run of 102197 U channel See page 26 Position of the si...

Page 50: ...he AS2166 anchor shackle onto the stake before you drive the stake Then connect the strap to the anchor shackle as shown Use these diagrams to position the anchors in the correct locations on both sid...

Page 51: ...UNNELS Revision date 01 01 16 60 0 CENTER TO CENTER 60 0 CENTER TO CENTER 111773 72 0 CENTER TO CENTER 72 0 CENTER TO CENTER 111774 84 0 CENTER TO CENTER 84 0 CENTER TO CENTER 111775 96 0 CENTER TO CE...