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6’ Wide  

AMATEUR CEDAR GREENHOUSE  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS  

 

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          Greenhouses after ordering. For advice before you buy phone us free 

                            7 days a week on 0800 9777 828 or visit 

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09/06 

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Summary of Contents for AMATEUR CEDAR GREENHOUSE 6' Wide

Page 1: ...ustomers of Summer Greenhouses after ordering For advice before you buy phone us free 7 days a week on 0800 9777 828 or visit www SummerGreenhouses com PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING 0...

Page 2: ...inwater Adaptor Kit Automatic Vent Openers SITE PREPARATIONS Siting your Greenhouse Site Preparation CONCRETE BASE KERBS Base Kerb Dimensions Setting out the Concrete Kerbs FIXING TO CONCRETE KERBS Fi...

Page 3: ...s relate to a 10 6 3 20m long Amateur Greenhouse For other models you will have a greater or smaller number of Side and Roof Sections for your chosen model Before you commence assembly of the frame it...

Page 4: ...om for your greenhouse When siting the original greenhouse consider the space available for an extension at a later date Further Information If you require further information on any of these accessor...

Page 5: ...row of paving slabs The depth of footings will depend on the nature of the ground on your site For practical purposes a spade s width and depth may be preferred Inside dimension replace a piece of gl...

Page 6: ...e dimensions are given above Check the diagonal measurements both ways to ensure squareness As a result of the manufacturing process the kerbs can in some cases be uneven on the underside and may need...

Page 7: ...ngths and are for specific locations Washers should always be fitted before the nut is put on Please note that when a low level vent is fitted adjacent to the gable end that the bolts have to be rever...

Page 8: ...correct that the end of the side section does not line up flush with the gable end fig 5 Secure each section to the cill with a 2 50mm screw through each pre drilled hole at the bottom of the section...

Page 9: ...e panels to the cills as before with a 2 50mm countersunk screw though each pre drilled hole as shown in fig 8 Fix the plastic tongue in the slot between the side panels This may be done from either t...

Page 10: ...off 33 8 85 mm bolts washers and nuts through the pre drilled holes See fig 2 Fix door gable end to the cills with 2 50mm countersunk screws through each pre drilled hole If the side vent is next to...

Page 11: ...brackets on the underside of the ridge bar Position the brackets along the ridge bar as indicated in fig 3 Measure a 1 5 432mm in from each end and b 2 65 8 778mm between each bracket Drill pilot hole...

Page 12: ...ised Roof vent nails Plastic tongue Eaves brackets The quantity will vary dependent on the length of the model Double roof sections must be positioned above double side sections and single roof sectio...

Page 13: ...oof vent it must now be fitted Position the roof vent centrally and secure with 3 off 2 50mm countersunk screws through the pre drilled holes See Fig 5 Offer up the first roof panel Align with holes i...

Page 14: ...sliding back out and you may find it easier to accomplish this by gripping the folded end with a pair of pliers Note It is correct that the end of the roof section does not line up flush with the gab...

Page 15: ...ls use 5 per strip See fig 2 Fix the remaining roof cover strips as shown opposite in fig 3 If you have a roof vent adjacent to the gable you will have to cut away part of the strip to allow the fig 4...

Page 16: ...3 BUILDINGS 10 3 05m AND LONGER Fix the ridge braces to every glazing bar except at the gable ends These are 2 610mm in length and should be positioned centrally and secured with 4 off 11 4 32mm coun...

Page 17: ...at the gable ends Fix middle brace at the top and bottom with 11 2 38mm countersunk screws to the roof and side cill in the pre drilled holes The base of the middle brace is shaped to partially fit ov...

Page 18: ...is vertical and then hold the metal top door track in position and mark its location on the frame Take the door away and fit the metal top door track Ensure the right hand end lines up with the outsid...

Page 19: ...3 4 19mm countersunk screws See fig 6 7 Position the metal door stay as shown in fig 8 so that when the door is closed it lines up with and covers the fig 6 end of the channel cut into the door Fix wi...

Page 20: ...ey are in the correct position fix with 3 4 19mm countersunk screws We do not supply a casement stay when an Automatic Opener is supplied To fix an Automatic Opener refer to fig 4 plus the fig 5 separ...

Page 21: ...Louvre Bottom location rail channel Bottom louvre cill Rail fixing screw fig 1 location bending lips up Use pliers if necessary 19mm R H screws Sides only Plastic seal cut flush at ends 5mm Self tap s...

Page 22: ...to place with the downpipe connected Using a 3 4 19mm screw See fig 4 Fix the support brackets fig 3 and joint bracket s fig 5 as required for the length of greenhouse Use 3 4 19mm screws Working from...

Page 23: ...re joined See fig3 Place the shelf on the brackets and position the shelf strap After drilling pilot holes fix the bottom fig 2 Measure down 131 2 345mm 3 4 19mm roundhead screw Shelf Bracket fig 3 of...

Page 24: ...the shelf in position and mark the length centre of both the brace and double bracket With a spirit level ensure the shelf is level Offer up the support bracket and secure with two 3 4 19mm No 8 csk...

Page 25: ...titions the level of the rebate at the top of the leg This is the correct height for the horizontal part of the support brackets on which the long side of the staging will rest Fix the brackets with 3...

Page 26: ...emove one slat from each length of staging to accommodate these braces It may also be necessary to trim one of the staging sections to get a correct fit if a partition is installed Always check for le...

Page 27: ...are fixed with screws Side and End glass All glass is held in on one side by a glazing groove and on the other by a timber beading and plastic glass stops at the bottom The timber beading can be prise...

Page 28: ...oduced You are advised to refer to the instructions supplied with the product before assembly If for any reason the instructions are not delivered with the product you are advised to obtain the most r...

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