GrowSpan Gothic Premium H5CRU, Assembly Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...t differs from actual building High tunnel shows customer supplied baseboards and ribbon boards Actual cover material may differ 30 Wide H5 Series High Tunnels All Standard Lengths 2019 All Rights Reserved Reproduction prohibited without permission GrowSpan Gothic Premium High Tunnels 30 Wide with Roll Up Sides All H5 Models CRU FRU ...

Page 2: ...tting ground posts if equipped or anchoring the structure Location should be away from structures that could cause snow to drift on or around building Do not position structure where large loads such as snow and ice large tree branches or other overhead obstacles could fall Always check local building codes before you begin and follow codes as instructed SITE After choosing a location proper prepa...

Page 3: ...p of each end rafters 13 Install main cover 14 Install roll up or drop down sides and anti billow ropes 15 Complete and return all warranty information as instructed if present REQUIRED TOOLS The following list identifies the main tools needed for assembly Additional tools and supports may be needed depending on structure and location Tape measure or measuring device and marker to mark locations o...

Page 4: ...side Customer supplies materials for ribbon board fasteners to secure ribbon board to frame are included Recommended ribbon board dimensions are shown below Use treated lumber for best results if allowed DIAGRAMS ARE NOT TO SCALE FA4652 Wood Screw 1 4 x 4 Carriage Bolts FAH009B 1 4 flat washers FAME50B and FALB01B 1 4 nuts 2 x 6 Ribbon Board Ground Level Inside of Shelter Outside of Shelter Splice...

Page 5: ...es only Material can be used to winterize the corners of buildings with roll up sides if desired DD084HxxxCN52 This number identifies the panels used for the drop down or roll up panel along each side There are two identical panels The xxx in the number represents the length of each panel which is specific to each building Main Cover Buildings with the H5F identification number e g 108190H5FRU hav...

Page 6: ...on describes assembling your building frame See illustration below to identify main parts 1 Prepare site and set ground posts 2 Locate required parts for each assembly procedure 3 Assemble rafters and main frame 4 Assemble end wall frame 5 Install end panels then install main cover 6 Install roll up side components Mid Rafter Style A Mid Rafter Style B with Supports Ridge Purlin Ground Post On Cen...

Page 7: ...nd drive third corner stake 5 Repeat same step for last corner stake NOTE When distance measured diagonally between corner stakes is equal building site is square 6 Continue with next section PREPARE BUILDING SITE A level site is required to accurately and safely construct the building Consult the services of a qualified contractor to properly grade and prepare the site Site should slope away from...

Page 8: ...ngth and width dimensions and to accurately position ground posts 4 Set string line to use as a guide when driving ground posts Ensure line is level Drive ground posts 24 below finished grade All post tops to be same height above finished grade to properly assemble frame 5 Guided by string line use a flag or stake to mark each ground post location 6 Continue by driving ground posts Ground Posts On...

Page 9: ... line height on posts to use as a guide to keep posts at a uniform height Drive Ground Posts SETTING GROUND POSTS Position mounting holes to point to the ends of frame ATTENTION Set top of posts at same height Drive posts 24 below finished grade Use customer supplied materials to construct braces Hole Position Rafter 30G190SS501 Ground Post Front Back 2 Move to first post location and with assista...

Page 10: ... above TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS 2 Slide separate pipes together and align bolt holes NOTE Before sliding pipes together for the two end rafters slide the 102857 end clamps onto the pipes in the required areas There are five 5 clamps for each end rafter See end rafter diagram above 4 After bolts are tightened wrap each splice and bolt end with duct tape to protect cover 8 Continue with the next procedure ...

Page 11: ...404 104074 30G190CPP5 QH1402 30G190SS502 Rafter Assembly Style B ATTENTION TO MAINTAIN A UNIFORM RAFTER APPEARANCE ASSEMBLE ONE STYLE B RAFTER AND USE IT AS A TEMPLATE TO ASSEMBLE THE REMAINING STYLE B RAFTERS Style B Rafters with supports are not installed in either end rafter position on the frame Complete these general steps 1 Review all diagrams to determine parts and part locations for assemb...

Page 12: ...e rafters during purlin installation Use 2 x 4 lumber and wood fasteners Customer supplied rafter spacing jig Ground Level ATTENTION Anchor first end rafter Style A with End Clamps 102857 in place using ground stakes and bracing straps or rope Do not allow first rafter to stand without bracing until additional rafters are set and purlins are installed Connect rafter to ground post using an FAH322 ...

Page 13: ... edge of end rafter See circled call outs in diagram below FRAME ASSEMBLY continued Do not allow plain end of pipe to extend beyond outer edge of end rafter See circled call outs Flush View of End Rafter 102857 Clamp Interior Rafter Purlin View of Mid Rafter 102547 Clamp Side Purlin Pipe Actual frame may differ from example Style B Rafter Style A Rafter 102856 End Clamp 102547 Cross Connector SECU...

Page 14: ...14 H5_30_Wide_HT_Roll_Up Revision date 06 28 19 Frame Assembly FRAME ASSEMBLY continued Customer supplied rafter spacing jig Actual frame may differ from example ...

Page 15: ...rofile diagram in Quick Start section for designated rafter style positions REMEMBER Secure each purlin splice connection and all clamps as shown below and previously IMPORTANT Secure each purlin pipe splice us ing one 1 a Tek screw per splice Purlin Secure pipe splice using a Tek screw Purlin End Rafter IMPORTANT Install screws in locations that will not contact the cover when it is installed Sec...

Page 16: ...s FA4482B Complete these steps to install struts 1 Position side strut between one end rafter leg and leg of the first interior rafter Install band clamps if this was not completed during rafter frame assembly 2 Attach strut to band clamps as shown Consider ribbon board and baseboard positions when setting strut position Install bolt heads toward the outside of the frame 3 Repeat steps to attach r...

Page 17: ...ing the end frame The diagrams shown in the MUST READ document show frames with mounting feet The anchor methods also apply to buildings equipped with ground posts See diagram at right Diagram shows auger anchor attached to rafter using a turnbuckle and related hardware Soil conditions and types determine required length of earth anchor IMPORTANT Install all anchors inside the high tunnel to preve...

Page 18: ...en auger 2 Use the details in the Quick Start section and below to attach framing to the end rafter as shown 3 Install the horizontal end frame tubes Set the upper horizontal tube as high on the end wall columns as possible to allow clearance for the roll up door panel 4 Ensure 2 x 2 posts are plumb and backfill holes Use a wood post or similar tool to tamp the dirt tightly around the posts ATTENT...

Page 19: ...e end rafter Evenly space the clips at approximately 24 along the end rafter IMPORTANT Do not install clips on top of the end rafter This space is needed to install the poly latch u channel used for the cover installation Attach clips to the back underside of the rafter Trim around purlins if desired 6 Continue adding clips until entire panel is secured to rafter 7 Test zipper operation If panel i...

Page 20: ...ssembly into panel pocket between the zippers of the door and position as desired 5 Secure conduit to panel pocket using four 4 evenly spaced CC6212 fabric clips and Tek screws 6 Open door zippers and test roll up panel Close door 7 Repeat steps for remaining end panel roll up door 8 Continue with procedure on next page Attach Roll Up Door Hardware CC6212 Fabric Clip Install clip Install Tek screw...

Page 21: ...etween posts as shown in drawing below Use a short section of baseboard to secure separate baseboards at a splice See diagram below Never attach ends of two separate boards to same ground post Always splice between rafters Repeat steps to attach a second run of baseboard to remaining side of frame The above diagrams present examples only Actual installation depends on customer supplied materials a...

Page 22: ...k ribbon board height along outside of frame from end to end using a chalk line Consult diagrams on next page for position and dimensions 2 Align board with outer edge of end rafter and attach to frame Use hardware noted above and on next page 3 Continue adding boards to complete first run Secure splices between rafters as shown in baseboard procedure Use a short section of material to secure spli...

Page 23: ...stall Ribbon Board Required ATTENTION Ground level to bottom of ribbon board Approximately 48 Ground Level Ribbon Board Rafter 1 4 x 4 carriage bolts FAH009B 1 4 flat washers FAME50B and FALB01B 1 4 nuts 2 x 6 Board RIBBON BOARD INSTALLATION continued ...

Page 24: ... 3 16 drill bit Then attach u channel to ribbon board using FA4652 wood screws 2 Continue attaching u channel sections to ribbon board and work toward other end of frame 3 Cut last section of u channel to required length if needed so it is flush with end of ribbon board 4 Repeat steps to attach a second run of u channel below the first to same ribbon board This u channel used to secure top of roll...

Page 25: ...sides and tops of high tunnel end rafters 2 Pull cover over frame stretch end to end and attach to end rafters 3 Stretch and attach cover to u channel attached to ribbon board ATTENTION Install end panels before attaching u channel to tops of end rafters Return to end panel installation section if needed to install end panels before continuing with this section NOTE Poly latch u channel will bend ...

Page 26: ...t cover material 4 Verify main building frame is properly and adequately anchored 5 Clear site around building to prepare staging area for cover material 6 Continue with cover installation steps Attach Corner 102197 U Channel Corner 102197 u channel is installed to allow for winterization of high tunnel during cool weather or during the non growing season It allows the operator to secure the roll ...

Page 27: ... covers half 60 of the frame Installing double u channel in the wrong location will result in one roll or panel being too short There are an equal number of frame bays on each side of the u channel when it is attached to middle correct rafter Middle Rafter Double U Channel Position 120 60 60 2 Position first double u channel section on rafter at one ribbon board location and determine best positio...

Page 28: ...ious personal injury DO NOT attempt to install main cover on windy or stormy days WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN INSTALLING SPRING WIRE Actual frame may differ from example shown WARNING To prevent damage to the cover and to prevent serious personal injury DO NOT attempt to install the main cover on windy or stormy days ATTENTION This procedure shows the installation of a single cover panel over a frame...

Page 29: ...n cover is in place and centered begin at peak of one end rafter and install 102198A wire spring into u channel For the 120 long building secure to middle rafter and stretch toward the end rafter Tennis ball tied to film 2 Along film edge that will be pulled over frame tie pull rope or strap around a tennis ball for example and toss free end of rope over frame See photo NOTE Evenly space ropes alo...

Page 30: ...into end rafter u channel Typically cover material is cut longer wider than required For easier anchoring allow approximately 10 to extend past edge of end rafter as cover is anchored Remove ropes after cover is secure 6 Continue down both sides of the first rafter until main cover is secured to u channel 7 Move to the free end pull cover tight and repeat steps to secure cover in the u channel 8 A...

Page 31: ...l U Channel Upper channel for main cover Lower channel for roll up side other Verify the panel is centered on the frame Side panels are longer than the frame Trim to the desired length after installing the twist of the wrist components Install panel evenly in the u channel 4 With top edge secured spread free loose edge of panel with pocket out so it hangs down evenly from u channel NOTE Excess pan...

Page 32: ... duct tape The roll up side conduit assembly slides into panel pocket This assembly runs length of frame and serves as center pipe the panel wraps around when it is opened to ventilate shelter Complete these steps to assemble roll up side conduit 1 Locate all sections of pipe 131S075 needed to assemble the conduit Consult Side Profile diagram in Quick Start section for details 2 Insert swaged end ...

Page 33: ...t allow channel to contact ground Use position of roll up conduit which is at the base of frame to help align channel when securing it in place 4 Adjust guide channel on threaded rod and tighten 3 8 nuts to lock in place NOTE Guide channel should be a few inches from end wall to allow free up and down movement of gearbox and bearing assembly during operation Top View Adjust Step 4 Gather parts Alu...

Page 34: ...per operation of bearings 6 Install longer bolts with bearings on bracket side that has the two holes Install these before installing the double bearing assembles See diagram above 7 For spacers on long bolts slide a 5 16 nut over each bolt These nuts are used as spacers only 8 Slide the Twist of the Wrist mounting plate over the long bolts and secure the plate with two lock nuts Lock Nuts 9 Attac...

Page 35: ...sembly onto guide channel from ground end This is free end of guide channel 13 Using gearbox with square shaft installed determine needed length of roll up conduit which is attached to panel and cut to length so conduit end can connect to gearbox shaft NOTE Final adjustment of guide channel occurs after connecting roll up conduit to gearbox Gearbox ...

Page 36: ...rough hole in conduit and tubing adapter Secure using two 1 4 FALB01B nuts 1 2 Step 15 Align holes Step 16 17 Test operation of Twist of the Wrist assembly Adjust components as needed 18 Install all remaining assemblies for roll up sides 19 Once assemblies are installed and tested continue with installation of anti billow ropes ATTENTION If conditions are windy install anti billow ropes immediatel...

Page 37: ...ng side 4 Install anti billow rope in short lengths along each side Thread free end of rope through end rafter eye screws and through eye screws at two to three interior rafters Cut rope and tie ends to eye screws 5 Repeat this pattern of installing short rope lengths for remainder of the first side and the other side 6 Repeat all the steps to install the remaining roll up side components for the ...

Page 38: ...structions Fasteners are installed into the end rafter ribbon boards and baseboards Additional customer supplied materials may be needed for some custom shelters Complete the following steps to install the wind panels 1 Place the 6 x 8 wind panel material on a flat surface and cut it into four 4 equal 2 x 6 sections 3 Place a 2 x 6 wind panel over the end of the drop down curtain at one corner of ...

Page 39: ...ndition Verify that side panel components are in good working condition Do not allow roll up panels to remain open for extended periods without closing them periodically to allow panel material to dry out Replace anti billow rope immediately if worn or broken Remove debris and objects that accumulate on building Use tools that will not damage cover when removing debris Remove snow to prevent exces...

Page 40: ...M 4 2 Side Wall 30 1 16 Width Height 12 1 3 4 8 5 8 Rafter Support Grid Represents 12 Squares F FR RO ON NT T Ground Level COVER MATERIAL 6 ml FILM FOR C MODELS 5 2 OZ CLEAR FABRIC FOR F MODELS QC in material sku MATERIAL FOR DROP DOWN ROLL UP SIDES DD084HxxxCN52 WHERE xxx REPRESENTS BUILDING LENGTH PANEL LENGTH IS 2 LONGER THAN BUILDING LENGTH END PANEL QE030RHS003CNZ2 ...

Page 41: ...R PROFILE STYLE A 2 0 30G190SS501 30G190SS502 30G190SS501 Ground Level 30G190CPP5 30G190SS502 102857 102857 102857 102857 102857 ATTENTION END RAFTERS ARE STYLE A RAFTERS THAT INCLUDE THE 102857 END CLAMPS STYLE A MID RAFTERS DO NOT USE THE 102857 CLAMPS ...

Page 42: ...ion date 06 28 19 RAFTER PROFILE STYLE B 2 0 30G190SS501 104074 30G190SS502 QH1302 30G190SS501 102547 102547 Ground Level 102547 102547 102547 166S099 166S099 166P033 QH1404 QH1404 QH1404 QH1404 104074 30G190CPP5 QH1402 30G190SS502 ...

Page 43: ...urlin Purlin A 4 0 On Center Rafter Spacing Ground Level ATTENTION Baseboards and ribbon boards are supplied by the customer ATTENTION TO PREVENT DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY INSTALL THE ANTI BILLOW ROPE IN SHORT LENGTHS ALONG EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME DO NOT INSTALL AS A SINGLE LENGTH TIED AT EACH END DOING SO WILL RESULT IN A LOOSE SIDE PANEL SHOULD THE ROPE BREAK DURING STRONG WINDS SIDE PROFILE 108...

Page 44: ...1P0735 Roll up Conduit Assembly 9 131S075 Trim to Fit QH1304 Purlin Purlin Purlin 4 0 On Center Rafter Spacing B A B A B A B A B A B A A Ground Level ATTENTION TO PREVENT DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY INSTALL THE ANTI BILLOW ROPE IN SHORT LENGTHS ALONG EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME DO NOT INSTALL AS A SINGLE LENGTH TIED AT EACH END DOING SO WILL RESULT IN A LOOSE SIDE PANEL SHOULD THE ROPE BREAK DURING STRO...

Page 45: ...735 Roll up Conduit Assembly 11 131S075 Trim to Fit QH1304 Purlin Purlin Purlin 4 0 On Center Rafter Spacing B A B A B A B A B A A B B A B A Ground Level ATTENTION TO PREVENT DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY INSTALL THE ANTI BILLOW ROPE IN SHORT LENGTHS ALONG EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME DO NOT INSTALL AS A SINGLE LENGTH TIED AT EACH END DOING SO WILL RESULT IN A LOOSE SIDE PANEL SHOULD THE ROPE BREAK DURING ...

Page 46: ... 13 131S075 Trim to Fit Roll up Conduit Assembly QH1304 Purlin Purlin Purlin 4 0 On Center Rafter Spacing A B A B A B A B A A B B A B B A A B A Ground Level ATTENTION TO PREVENT DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY INSTALL THE ANTI BILLOW ROPE IN SHORT LENGTHS ALONG EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME DO NOT INSTALL AS A SINGLE LENGTH TIED AT EACH END DOING SO WILL RESULT IN A LOOSE SIDE PANEL SHOULD THE ROPE BREAK DURI...

Page 47: ... FRAME DO NOT INSTALL AS A SINGLE LENGTH TIED AT EACH END DOING SO WILL RESULT IN A LOOSE SIDE PANEL SHOULD THE ROPE BREAK DURING STRONG WINDS Anti Billow Rope 96 0 Length on center 15 131S075 1 131P0735 Purlin Assembly 17 131S075 Trim to Fit Roll up Conduit Assembly QH1304 Purlin Purlin Purlin 4 0 On Center Rafter Spacing A B A B A B A B A A B B A B B A A B A B B A A B A Ground Level ...

Page 48: ... DO NOT INSTALL AS A SINGLE LENGTH TIED AT EACH END DOING SO WILL RESULT IN A LOOSE SIDE PANEL SHOULD THE ROPE BREAK DURING STRONG WINDS Anti Billow Rope 120 0 Length on center Purlin Assembly 19 131S075 1 131P0735 Roll up Conduit Assembly 21 131S075 Trim to Fit QH1304 Purlin Purlin Purlin 4 0 On Center Rafter Spacing A B A B A B A B A A B B A B B A A B A B B A A B A B A B A B A Ground Level ...

Page 49: ...nection Purlin Mid Rafter Rafter Splice Connection View 6 Connection Rafter Strut View 2 Strut Support Connection Rafter Support Connection Purlin End Rafter Connection View 1 Rafter Support Rafter NOTE Field drill 3 8 hole thru both walls of rafter support 104074 1x 5 16 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolt FAH320B 1x 5 16 Hex Nut FALB32B QH1404 Rafter Support QH1402 QH1302 ...

Page 50: ...14 x 1 Tek Screw 102857 Purlin End Clamp Rafter QH1304 QH1404 Supplied Customer 2 x6 Board Rafter 2x 1 4 x 4 Carriage Bolt FAH009B 2x 1 4 Hex Nut FALB32B 2x 1 4 Flat Washer FAME50B Rafter Purlin 14 x 1 Tek Screw 102547 Purlin Cross Connector View 5 Rafter Splice Connection 1x 5 16 x 3 1 2 Carriage Bolt FAH322B 1x 5 16 Hex Nut FALB32B 30G190SS502 2x 5 16 Washer FAMF03B Rafter Splice Connection View...

Page 51: ..._Roll_Up 4 0 10 0 4 0 6 0 6 0 NOTE SECURE ENDWALL PANEL WITH FABRIC CLIPS CC6214 WITH 14 X 1 TEK SCREWS EVERY 24 AROUND RAFTER S20P03050G14 S20P12425G14 S20P118 S20P118 Ground Level S20P03050G14 S20P14575G14 S20P12425G14 END FRAMING DETAILS ...

Page 52: ...T_Roll_Up Revision date 06 28 19 END FRAMING CONNECTION DETAILS Vent Framing Vent Framing 111818 BRACKET 4X 14 X 1 Tek Screw Rafter Column Endwall QH1330 BRACKET 4X 14 X 1 Tek Screw QH1330 BRACKET 4X 14 X 1 Tek Screw ...

Page 53: ...ide_HT_Roll_Up END PANEL DIAGRAM 6 0 x 6 0 Zippered Door 6 0 4 0 10 0 4 0 6 0 103395 131P072 103396 131S075 Crank Up Assembly NOTE SECURE ENDWALL PANEL WITH FABRIC CLIPS CC6214 WITH 14 X 1 TEK SCREWS EVERY 24 AROUND RAFTER Ground Level ...

Page 54: ...54 H5_30_Wide_HT_Roll_Up Revision date 06 28 19 MAIN COVER DETAILS 4 2 4 2 OVER THE TOP 43 10 3 8 526 3 8 Ground Level 3 3 10 1 8 2 7 1 1 6 2 1 5 1 6 2 1 5 1 6 1 0 1 1 1 1 6 1 0 1 1 1 1 6 3 2 7 1 16 ...

Page 55: ...55 Revision date 06 28 19 H5_30_Wide_HT_Roll_Up NOTES Space below is reserved for customer notes ...