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CLEARSPAN

 GREENHOUSES

Revision date: 07.22.11

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Summary of Contents for 106185

Page 1: ...s Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission ClearSpan Round Style Clear View Greenhouses Photo may show a different but similar model STK DIMENSIONS 106185 20 W x 10 7 H x 20 L 106186 20 W x 10 7 H x 24 L 106187 20 W x 10 7 H x 36 L 106188 20 W x 10 7 H x 48 L ...

Page 2: ...N Choosing the proper location is an important step before you begin to assemble the structure The following suggestions and precautions will help you determine whether your selected location is the best location Never erect the structure under power lines Identify whether underground cables and pipes are present before preparing the site or anchoring the structure Location should be away from str...

Page 3: ...l brackets and bolts Swaged End or Swaged Pipe The term swaged refers to the tapered end of the pipe or tube Swaged ends of a pipe can be inserted into couplers and the straight ends of other pipes Tek Screw A self tapping fastener used to secure pipe joints and to fasten brackets to rafters ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Following the instructions as presented will help ensure the proper assembly of your gre...

Page 4: ... NOTE At this time you do not need to open the plastic bags containing smaller parts such as fasteners or washers if equipped SPECIAL NOTE Baseboards for Frame These instructions describe installing a baseboard recommended at ground level along each side of the frame The baseboard runs from the front to the back of the frame This baseboard is not included with the shipment and must be supplied by ...

Page 5: ...n Rafter Sections FAH320B FALB32B Carriage Bolt Hex Nut FA4482B Tek Screw short QH1402 Band Clamp 102548 Cross Connector 104074 Square to Round Tube Connect Bracket 102856 End Clamp FAH009B FALB01B Carriage Bolt Hex Nut 104624 Square Tube Fitting QH1330 Angle Bracket 104548 End Cap Profile Doors Fans Vents 102921 Neo bonded Galvanized Washers 102197 Aluminum U Channel Profile ...

Page 6: ...ightly from actual frame Round Style Clear View Greenhouse OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your Round Style Greenhouse For details please see section Assembling the Round Style Greenhouse Components See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure 1 Assemble the rafters and frame 2 Attach customer supplied baseboards and i...

Page 7: ...same step for the last corner post 6 NOTE The distance measured diagonally between corner posts must be equal for the building to be square Check all dimensions and adjust if needed before 7 driving the remaining posts to the required height After all corner posts are accurately installed tie a 8 string line between the tops of the corner ground posts on the same side of the shelter The string is ...

Page 8: ...are set onto the ground posts Select the four 4 pipes needed to assemble the first 1 end rafter and arrange on a level surface Slide four 4 end purlin clamps two on each side of 2 the peak over the rafter pipes 20R1601D 20R1601 20R1602 NOTE Consult the Front Profile diagram in the Quick Start section for proper end clamp placement and position After slipping the clamps over the rafter pipes insert...

Page 9: ... elect to skip this procedure and continue with the ASSEMBLE THE FRAME procedure on the next page Gather the parts Pipe 1 315 x 75 swaged 131S075 Pipe 1 315 x XX plain 131P0XX Marker and tape measure NOTE The purlins are part of the assembled frame and run perpendicular to the rafter assemblies Each purlin consists of 1 315 x 75 131S075 swaged pipes number is determined by shelter length and one 1...

Page 10: ...esign Secure the leg pipes to the ground posts using the 2 5 16 x 2 1 2 machine bolts and nuts Rafter shown differs in design ATTENTION Stand the rafter so the nuts and bolts of the end clamps are to the inside of the frame Use rope or cable to brace the rafter in position 3 Carefully position the first interior rafter in place and 4 secure the leg pipes to the ground posts Rafter shown differs in...

Page 11: ...ter spacing is forty eight inches 48 11 on center adjust as needed and tighten the cross connector Secure the cross connector to the rafter using a Tek 12 screw See Quick Start section if needed Repeat Steps 6 12 to install the first section of each 13 purlin assembly for the first two rafters Choose another interior rafter assembly and set it 14 in position DO NOT USE THE REMAINING END RAFTER Sec...

Page 12: ...s Treated or recycled plastic lumber supplied by customer 1 4 x 4 carriage bolts and nuts may not work for baseboards with a thickness greater than 1 1 2 NOTE The following procedure describes one way to install the recommended baseboards The size and type of the baseboard you choose may require the use of alternative steps When properly installed baseboards run the length of the frame On the outs...

Page 13: ...UST READ document for anchoring information and suggestions Please call customer service at 1 800 245 9881 for additional anchoring information CAUTION The anchor assembly is an integral part of the greenhouse 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 may...

Page 14: ...eciding where to install the additional horizontal framing for accessories Consult the diagrams in the Quick Start section showing the polycarbonate panel locations and the locations of the aluminum trim and profile before repositioning any end wall vertical DO NOT REPOSITION THE END WALL VERTICALS USED AT THE SEAM OF TWO 2 Polycarbonate PANELS Always consult the installation guides that shipped w...

Page 15: ...ine the length of the first vertical section of the door frame tube Choose one square tube 102897 insert the swaged 10 end of the long tube into the plain end of another tube and tap with a hammer to properly seat the tubes at the joint On this assembled frame member mark the length 11 determined in Step 9 above and subtract the amount needed to account for the square to round tube connect bracket...

Page 16: ...9 89 Height of rough door opening Mark Here Using a level or other means verify that one vertical 17 door frame tube is plumb and tighten the band clamp bolt to lock the first door frame member in place Choose the square tube for the door frame header and 18 cut the swaged end to the proper length for the width of the rough door opening Using two angle brackets attach the header tube to 19 the end...

Page 17: ...e One 1 square tube fitting 104624 to attach the support to the base tube of the end wall assembly One 1 square to round tube connect bracket 104074 to attach the tubing to the band clamp on the end rafter Front or outside of the greenhouse square to round tube connect bracket Band Clamp Position all screws bolts and clamps so they will not damage the end wall panels when panels are attached to th...

Page 18: ...n the door is installed X X Repeat the steps to attach the remaining roller 37 assembly to the lower right corner of the rough door opening View as seen from outside the frame Continue with installing the framing for the back end 38 wall Install the Back End Wall Frame The end wall framing for the back of the greenhouse is assembled in the same way as the front end wall If the back wall includes t...

Page 19: ... is installed on the end wall face of the rafter It is used to seal the edges of the end panels Choose one 8 corrugated panel set it in place to one 2 side of the rough door opening and secure it to the end wall frame tube in a few places DO NOT attach it along the edges at this time ATTENTION All screws that hold the panels to the frame are spaced at approximately 24 apart Take a section of the h...

Page 20: ...l at the bottom when cutting the lower end wall panels to width See the photo in the next column for details Use the rafter as the outer edge of the end wall if you install the roof panels flush to the top of the baseboard The gray bars in the photo below represent the horizontal ribs of the corrugated panels The dashed line represents the edge of the roof panel that is installed in the next proce...

Page 21: ...p of the baseboard to prevent dirt and debris from filling the spaces between the polycarbonate and the baseboard See the dashed line in the photo above Place the panel at the desired height above the ground 2 and on top of the end rafter Align panel with the center of the rafter pipe and attach the panel to the top of the end rafter and to the baseboard ATTENTION Install Tek screws and washers at...

Page 22: ...mon to the first set of panels This is the pattern throughout the length of the frame To more easily reach the rafter to secure this next run of polycarbonate panels roll the panel under or over itself during the installation and unroll the sheet after securing the edge to the rafter Install the horizontal closure strip 104709 between the panel bottom and the baseboard and continue as previously d...

Page 23: ...g bolts must be tightened against the flat surface of the door frame Do not install the bolts through a rib of the corrugated panel Prepare the Door Frames Locate the two door frames 102923 and the roller 1 hardware kits for the top of the door frames Photo shows an assembled roller attached to the top of a door frame The view is from the inside backside of the door The small angled bracket is ins...

Page 24: ...ign the adjusting 8 nut with the pre drilled 1 2 hole and tighten bolts NOTE The adjusting nut must turn freely between the brackets and the top of the door frame Tighten all bolts Install the adjusting bolt and roller assembly Position 9 the notch of the roller assembly up and away from the door Repeat the steps to assemble and attach the remaining 10 roller assembly to the door frame Photo below...

Page 25: ...ng at the point where the door meets the door frame of the end wall Door End Wall Frame Tube Photo below shows the assembled doors and the corrugated polycarbonate panels Using the lower roller assembly as a guide place one 3 assembled door into position and rest its bottom edge on the lower roller assembly as shown below Stay Roller Adjust Stay Roller as needed Door Frame End Wall Frame Side view...

Page 26: ...ide 4 the building and tap it with a hammer to set it tight against the end wall frame member Install a flat washer lock washer and nut to secure the mounting bolt to the end wall frame Cut if desired Repeat the steps to install the remaining sliding track 5 mounting bolts All mounting bolts must be installed at the same height on the end wall frame so that the track is level After installing the ...

Page 27: ...f needed Check connections and all fasteners to verify that they remain tight Do not climb or stand on the greenhouse at anytime See the ridge cap installation notes Inspect the anchoring system to verify that all components remain tight and in good condition Remove debris and objects that can accumulate on the greenhouse Use tools that will not damage the cover when removing debris Remove snow to...

Page 28: ...SPAN GREENHOUSES 28 Revision date 07 22 11 Quick Start Guide 20 Round Style Greenhouse 20 0 Width 10 10 Height Grid Represents 12 Squares FRONT Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame Ground Level ...

Page 29: ...20R1602 Rafter Pos 3 20R1601D Rafter Pos 1 Purlin Connection See Connection Note Purlin Connection See Connection Note Purlin Connection See Connection Note Purlin Connection See Connection Note Connection Notes Purlin Connections Purlin connected to end rafters using 102856 clamp Purlin connected to mid rafters using 102548 connector Ground Level ...

Page 30: ...CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES 30 Revision date 07 22 11 SIDE PROFILE 106185 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0255 Baseboards Supplied by Customer Purlin Run 20 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing ...

Page 31: ...31 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES Revision date 07 22 11 SIDE PROFILE 106186 Baseboards Supplied by Customer Purlin Run 24 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 ...

Page 32: ...CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES 32 Revision date 07 22 11 SIDE PROFILE 106187 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 131S075 131S075 Baseboards Supplied by Customer Purlin Run 36 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing ...

Page 33: ...ARSPAN GREENHOUSES Revision date 07 22 11 SIDE PROFILE 106188 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 131S075 131S075 Baseboards Supplied by Customer Purlin Run 48 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing ...

Page 34: ...n date 07 22 11 CONNECTIONS Note Baseboards are supplied by the customer Purlin End Rafter Connection View 1 Purlin Mid Rafter Connection View 3 Rafter Strut Connection View 2 Rafter Ground Post Connection View 4 G r o u n d L e v e l ...

Page 35: ...into purlin another tek screw used on back through clamp into rafter Tek Screw VIEW 2 RAFTER STRUT VIEW 4 RAFTER GROUND POST Strut Rafter 1 66 Band Clamp Ground Post Rafter 5 16 Nut 5 16 x2 1 2 Bolt VIEW 3 PURLIN MID RAFTER Rafter Tek Screw Through clamp into rafter another tek screw used to secure clamp to purlin Purlin Cross Connector Purlin Tek Screw ...

Page 36: ...ail See Detail Guide Note Balloons only point out several instances of each detail applications may apply elsewhere in assembly All end framing tubes are cut from or are full 102897 1 1 2 x1 1 2 swaged square tubing Non critical verticals are spaced 24 on center working outwards from the door However these verticals can be spaced differently for the framing of greenhouse accessories For the framin...

Page 37: ...n date 07 22 11 CONNECTIONS END FRAMING VIEW 1 END FRAME RAFTER 1 66 Band Clamp Rafter 104074 Bracket Vertical Assembly 5 16 x2 1 2 Carr Bolt 5 16 Nut VIEW 2 END FRAME QH1330 QH1330 Tek Screws VIEW 3 END FRAME 104624 104624 Tek Screws ...

Page 38: ... on center working outwards from the door However these verticals can be spaced differently for the framing of greenhouse accessories For the framing of accessories check for rough opening and space accordingly Critical verticals can not be spaced differently because of door opening or Polycarb attachment Height of verticals depends on location Measure location before cutting materials P C N C P C...

Page 39: ...en sheets POLY SPLICE Upper poly sheet Upper sheets always overlap lower sheets Lower poly sheet Lower sheets always get overlapped by upper sheets Tek Screw Neo Bonded Washer BASE SEAL Base Board Corr Poly Sheet Neo Bonded Washer Tek Screw 104709 Closure Strip Creates seal between Polycarbonate and base board 4 x 12 4 x 12 4 x 12 Poly Splice Poly Splice Base Seal Base Seal ...

Page 40: ...rame Door 2 Door 1 Trimmed Poly to be used elsewhere Area of overlapping sheets Upper sheets always overlap lower sheets Symbol Key Symbol Key 104709 Corr Closure Strip 104710 Flat Closure Strip CORRUGATED POLYCARBONATE LAYOUT Excess Excess POLYCARBONATE CLOSURE STRIP LAYOUT 4 x 8 4 x 8 4 x 8 4 x 8 4 x 8 4 x 8 4 x 8 4 x 8 ...

Page 41: ...CORRUGATED POLYCARBONATE LAYOUT Excess A Use A Here Use B Here Use C Here 4 x 8 4 x 8 4 x 8 4 x 8 4 x 8 4 x 8 4 x 8 Back End Frame Back End Frame Trimmed Poly to be used elsewhere Area of overlapping sheets Higher sheets always laps over lower sheets Symbol Key Symbol Key 104710 Flat Closure Strip Excess B Excess C ...

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