CLEARSPAN
™
COLD FRAMES
8
Revision date: 12.29.08
ASSEMBLING THE GOTHIC STYLE GREENHOUSE
FRAME COMPONENTS
After the site is prepared and an inventory of parts is
complete, continue with the rafter assembly.
NOTE:
All rafter assemblies consist of rafter tubes and
purlin clamps. Consult the rafter diagram in the Quick
Start section of these instructions before and during the
rafter assembly process.
Assistance is required to assemble the greenhouse frame.
RAFTER ASSEMBLY
Gather the Parts:
Rafter pipe (#
•
34G190SS403)
Rafter pipe (#
•
34G190SS401D)
Rafter pipe (#
•
190S081)
Chord pipe (#
•
166P120)
End clamps (#
•
102857)
Band clamps (#
•
QH1402 and #QH1404)
Tek screws (#
•
FA4482B)
Nut setter 3/8'' x 2-9/16 magnetic
•
RAFTER ASSEMBLY
The end rafters include purlin end clamps and band
clamps. Install the purlin end clamps before the different
pipes of the rafters are connected. The band clamps for the
side struts are installed when the two (2) end rafters are set
onto the ground posts.
Select the eight (8) pipes needed to assemble the first
1.
rafter and arrange on a level surface.
Slide six (6) end purlin clamps (three on each side of
2.
the peak) over the rafter pipes. Position all end clamps
at the rafter pipe joints. Position the end clamps as
shown.
NOTE:
Position all purlin clamps at the rafter pipe
joints. Consult the Quick Start section for additional
information.
Slide one (1) band clamp (#QH1404) onto each of the
3.
upper straight pipes on both sides of the peak pipe
(see diagram above for location).
Insert the swaged ends of the rafter pipes into the plain
4.
ends of the pipes and secure each joint with a Tek
screw.
Once the rafter is assembled, reposition the purlin
5.
clamps over the pipe joints and install a Tek screw
through the rafter pipes to secure each joint.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent damage to the cover and end
panels (if equipped), position the Tek screws so the
heads do not contact the cover when it is installed.
End clamp as seen from inside the assembled frame.
(#
34G190SS401D
)
(#
190S081
)
(#166P120)
(#
190S081
)
(#
34G190SS403
)
IMPORTANT:
Interior rafters do not use end clamps.
Instead, cross connectors are attached during the
frame assembly.
End clamp as seen from inside the assembled frame.
