ClearSpan Gro-Max 108179H Manual Download

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CLEARSPAN

™

GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS

REQUIRED TOOLS

The following list identifies the main tools needed to

assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be

needed depending on the structure, location, and

application.
•  Tape measure or measuring device
•  Marker to mark locations on the pipes
•  Variable speed drill and impact driver (cordless with

extra batteries works best)

• Metal-cutting saw
• Wrenches and impact socket set, or an adjustable

wrench

•  Scissors, utility knife, or tin snips
•  Hammers, gloves and eye protection
•  Adjustable pliers and self-locking pliers
•  Ladders, work platforms, and other machinery for lifting

designed to work safely at the height of the building

UNPACK AND IDENTIFY 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 inventory the parts. Refer to the Bill of

Materials/Spec Sheets.

2. Verify that all parts listed on the Bill of Materials/Spec

Sheets are present. If anything is missing or you have

questions, consult the Pictorial Parts Guide and all

diagrams for clarification, or contact Customer Service.

NOTE:

At this time, you do not need to open the plastic

bags containing smaller parts such as fasteners or

washers (if equipped).

Customer Notes

BUILDING IDENTIFICATION

All buildings are identified by a building sku number

(e.g., 108179

HCD

). Use the following information to

determine the cover and side curtain specifics of your

building.

•

HCD: Film cover with Drop-Down Sides

•

HFD: 5.2 oz cover with Drop-Down Sides

•

HCRU: Film cover with Roll-Up Sides

•

HFRU: 5.2 oz cover with Roll-Up Sides

Summary of Contents for Gro-Max 108179H

Page 1: ...instructions include information for buildings equipped with either drop down side curtains or roll up side curtains Verify that you are completing the correct steps for your building The cover installation steps for buildings with a film cover or a 5 2 oz fabric cover are the same STK DIMENSIONS 108179H 20 W x 14 H x 24 L 108180H 20 W x 14 H x 36 L 108181H 20 W x 14 H x 48 L 108182H 20 W x 14 H x...

Page 2: ...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 structures that could cause snow t...

Page 3: ...trut is typically secured to the frame work by special 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 The steps outlining the assembly process are as follow...

Page 4: ...d Framing Installation In areas where loose or sandy soil conditions are found or where deep frost is common setting the customer supplied end frame posts in concrete is recommended This helps prevent shifting and provides an additional level of stability in extreme climates and during adverse weather related conditions Always consult local and regional building codes and follow construction pract...

Page 5: ...urtain but installing a baseboard is strongly recommended Fasteners are included to attach the boards to the frame Customer supplies baseboard material Secure baseboard and ribbon board joints between rafters as shown for best results RIBBON BOARD REQUIRED DROP DOWN SIDES A customer supplied two piece ribbon board is required for the installation of the drop down curtain Fasteners are included Cus...

Page 6: ...ng 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 inventory the parts Refer to the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets 2 Verify that all parts listed on the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets are present If anything is missing or you have questions consult the Pictorial Parts Guide and...

Page 7: ... This number identifies the bulk material used to cover the open areas of the end frame and door frame See End Panel Location diagram in the Quick Start section of this guide DD084HxxxCN52 This number identifies the panels used for the drop down or roll up curtain along each side There are two identical panels The xxx in the number represents the length of each panel which is specific to each buil...

Page 8: ... billow ropes Gro Max Gothic High Tunnel H Models ATTENTION These instructions describe the installation of the optional ridge vent kit Additional purchase required The ridge vent kit is designed for use with the HF model 5 2 oz cover only If you have the C model or did not purchase the ridge vent kit skip those installation procedures when presented and continue as instructed Do not cut the film ...

Page 9: ... corner ground post 6 Repeat the same step for the last corner post NOTE The distance measured diagonally between corner posts must be equal for the building to be square 7 Check all dimensions and adjust if needed before driving the remaining posts to the required height 8 After all corner posts are accurately installed tie a string line between the tops of the corner ground posts on the same sid...

Page 10: ... are set onto the ground posts 1 Select the seven 7 pipes needed to assemble the first end rafter and arrange on a level surface 2 Slide one 1 end purlin clamp 102856 onto the peak rafter pipe and one clamp onto each leg pipe Position end clamps on the rafter pipes as shown 3 Insert the swaged end of the rafter pipes into the plain ends of the pipes to assemble the rafter 4 Once the rafter is asse...

Page 11: ... on the frame size a lift and additional assistants may be needed Consult Quick Start section for details 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 Consult the diagrams on the following page 2 Secure the leg pipes to the ground posts using the 5 16 x 2 1 2 bolts FAG336B and FALB02B nuts Secure using the top hole...

Page 12: ...sembly and set it in position DO NOT USE THE REMAINING END RAFTER ATTENTION Do not add a band clamp A band clamp is only added to the end rafters and the first interior rafters at either end of the frame 13 Secure the rafter legs to the ground posts as previously described and steady the rafter 14 Take additional sections of purlin pipe and attach these to the rafter frame 15 Verify that the rafte...

Page 13: ...e diagram below and the Side Profile diagram in the Quick Start section as guides position a purlin diagonally and secure to each rafter it crosses with pipe straps and Tek screws NOTE Bend the pipe strap and twist as needed to fit the purlin at a diagonal angle Connection photos are showing an inside view Do not allow the purlin to extend beyond the end rafter NOTE If two angled purlins end on th...

Page 14: ... After securing the struts verify that all clamps are secured with a Tek screw to the rafters 6 Verify that each pipe splice purlin and rafter is secured with a Tek screw 7 Complete the next procedure to anchor the assembled frame NOTE Head of bolt on the band clamp must face toward the outside of the shelter Attach strut as shown Interior Rafter Ground Level Baseboard Inside of frame ANCHOR THE A...

Page 15: ...posts NOTE Use recognized construction practices when setting the customer supplied 4 x 4 posts 2 After setting the posts install the header Consult the End Framing Connections Details diagram in the Quick Start section 3 Secure posts to end rafters as shown Consult End Framing diagrams in the Quick Start section for details NOTE Do not exceed 8 when cutting the individual lengths of rod from the ...

Page 16: ...ow END PANEL INSTALLATION Use DCC4931 Material Consult the End Panel Location diagram at the back of this manual to view the areas that need to be covered with end panel material Use these steps to cut and attach the end panel material to the end wall frame 1 Measure the area of the end wall that needs to be covered with end panels and cut a section from the bulk DCC4931 material Allow extra mater...

Page 17: ...ge Bolts FAH009B FA4652 Wood Screws Rafter Leg ATTENTION The position of the side ribbon board for buildings with either drop down or roll up sides can be lowered a few inches to overlap the purlin clamp This allows the board to remain on the straight part of the rafter The poly latch U channel is installed in a later procedure The diagram shows a customer supplied ribbon board as attached to the ...

Page 18: ...ps to attach the U channel to the ribbon board along the remaining side of the frame 5 For building with drop down sides continue with the next step For buildings with roll up sides attach the second run of U channel below the first to the ribbon board as shown in the diagram FIG 2 6 After attaching the U channel to the ribbon board use Tek screws to attach the single U channel to the top edge of ...

Page 19: ...ilding 37 LENGTH OF SHELTER Raw 5 2 oz Cover Material End of the cover positioned at the end of the frame Position ridge vent holes here at each end Center Line RIDGE VENT KIT INSTRUCTIONS The optional Ridge Vent Kit is available only on HF units with 5 2 oz cover The kit allows control over ventilation humidity buildup and temperatures within the shelter Before installation drill the ridge vent h...

Page 20: ...emplate as shown above Space the three 3 holes 9 on center 9 24 12 3 VENT HOLE TEMPLATE Center Line Length Cover Cover Width 3 0 Step 2 Step 1 9 9 3 3 Edge of Cover Center Line Cover 9 9 3 Step 4 Step 3 ATTENTION Ridge vent kits are for the HF version 5 2 oz cover material of the shelter only Do not cut holes in the film cover of the HC building model ...

Page 21: ...side frame according to the length and over the top dimensions NOTE Unfold the cover and locate the leading edge The frame shown in the photos that follow differs from actual frame Procedure is the same Photo shows the cover in position to pull over the high tunnel 3 Along the edge make small holes in the cover at evenly spaced intervals and tie rope or straps to the cover NOTE The ropes or straps...

Page 22: ...ls CONTINUE WITH THE INSTALL THE DROP DOWN SIDES STEPS FOR ROLL UP SIDES all RU models CONTINUE WITH THE INSTALL THE ROLL UP SIDES STEPS ATTENTION Center the main cover front to back and side to side to ensure that enough cover material is present to lock into the U channel Remove the ropes as the covers are secured to the high tunnel 7 As the spring is installed into the U channel at the top of t...

Page 23: ... roll up sides go to and complete the Install Roll Up Sides procedure Do not continue with these drop down curtain steps Locate these parts to attach the pulleys and drop down curtain axle 131S075 1 315 swaged pipe for axle and 131P0XX where XX represents the length needed to complete the axle assembly See side profile for pipe identification if needed 106734 band clamp 103496 gearbox and 103544 m...

Page 24: ...attached to the end rafter take the 103496 gearbox and place it against the mounting plate at the desired angle 7 Using a marker trace the edges of the gearbox to mark the desired angle on the mounting plate NOTE The gearbox can be tilted when mounted to the plate to allow easier access when using the crank handle 8 Set the gearbox aside and remove the mounting plate from the end rafter 9 Using th...

Page 25: ...econd rafter using an FA4482B Tek screw Pipe should remain loose in the band clamp Band clamps support the axle conduit at each rafter except the end rafter where the gearbox is mounted 14 Take a section of 131S075 pipe attach it to the first and secure the connection using one Tek screw 15 Slide another band clamp onto the tapered swaged end of the conduit level the conduit and secure the band cl...

Page 26: ...RTAIN continued Locate these parts to prepare the drop down curtain for installation and to attach it to the axle conduit 131S075 pipe conduit CC5505 1 8 curtain cord FA1960 3 16 x 3 eye screw AS5020 pulleys Duct tape Drop down curtain Panel ID begins with DD Attach Drop Down Curtain Pulleys Continue with the steps that follow 1 Gather the pulleys and the same quantity of 3 eye screws FA1960 and m...

Page 27: ...ocket 3 With the first conduit section in the pocket add another conduit to the first plain end over tapered swaged end secure joint using an FA4482B Tek screw and tape the conduit joint using duct tape 5 Complete the curtain conduit installation by cutting the conduit so that it extends from the curtain pocket as desired 6 Align the curtain and the installed curtain conduit with the end rafters o...

Page 28: ... proper curtain operation 13 Drive two 2 FA4482 Tek screws with neo bonded washers 102921 into the axle conduit where the cord is located Do not fully seat the Tek screws to the conduit Allow space to remain between the washer and conduit 14 Verify that the curtain conduit remains against the baseboard and pull the slack from the cord 15 Weave the cord around the Tek screws as shown and tighten th...

Page 29: ...curtain to the baseboard See the diagram below for an example Diagram may show a different frame and curtain assembly INSTALL THE DROP DOWN CURTAIN continued 2 Move to the bottom of the curtain and with assistance evenly stretch the curtain end to end along the baseboard 3 Take the first section of customer supplied retaining board and place it against the curtain and the baseboard to hold the cur...

Page 30: ...oward the other Verify that the curtain is centered on the frame Side curtains are longer than the frame Trim to the desired length after installing the twist of the wrist components Install the curtain evenly in the U channel 4 With the top edge secured spread the free loose edge of the curtain with pocket out so that it hangs down evenly from the U channel NOTE Excess curtain will be rolled onto...

Page 31: ...n of the Twist of the Wrist components for the roll up sides ASSEMBLE THE ROLL UP SIDE CONDUIT Gather the parts Pipe 1 315 x 75 swaged 131S075 Tek screws FA4482B The roll up side conduit assembly slides into the pocket of the panel This assembly runs the length of the frame and serves as the center pipe that the curtain wraps around when it is opened to ventilate the shelter Complete these steps t...

Page 32: ...t assembly will be located 5 Secure the upper end of the channel by drilling a 3 8 hole through the end rafter and attach as shown The lower end of the channel will float and is not attached Photo shows a different model and is used for illustration purposes only Use an FAME08B washer to protect end panel if equipped 3 Select the aluminum channel drill a 3 8 hole through the channel approximately ...

Page 33: ...lts with bearings on the side of the bracket that has the two holes Install these before installing the double bearing assembles See the figures below 8 For the spacers on the long bolts insert a 5 16 nut over each bolt These nuts are used as spacers only 5 16 Nut 5 16 Nut 9 Slide the Twist of the Wrist mounting plate over the long bolts and secure the plate with two lock nuts Lock Nuts 10 Attach ...

Page 34: ...tion of the anti billow rope Photo shows a different model and is used for illustration purposes only INSTALL THE ANTI BILLOW ROPES The anti billow ropes secure curtains when they are fully or partially open Using the diagrams below complete the anti billow rope installation ATTENTION INSTALL THE ANTI BILLOW ROPE IN SHORT SECTIONS ALONG EACH SIDE TO KEEP THE CURTAIN SECURE IN CASE ONE ROPE BREAKS ...

Page 35: ...ag facing the end panels Door Frame Roll up Panel Grommet holes Cover is not shown 3 Tie a length of rope to the first grommet hole below the guide post bracket loop it around the first hook lag and lace it back through the next grommet Repeat this process until the rope is through the last grommet 4 Leaving some slack loosely tie the rope off at the bottom grommet hole 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 ...

Page 36: ...nto 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 2 Using the crank assembly roll the curtain up until it is a few inches below the ribbon board 3 Place a 2 x 6 wind pa...

Page 37: ...he frame 2 Using the cover straps as a guide attach two 2 ratchets QH1061 to the board as shown in the following diagrams NOTE Drop Down Curtain Attach the ratchets to the ribbon board below the U channel using customer supplied fasteners Roll Up Side Panel Predrill through upper U channel and ribbon board before attaching ratchets using customer supplied fasteners Ratchet End Rafter Ratchet Drop ...

Page 38: ... cover when removing snow Check the contents of the shelter to verify that nothing is touching the cover that could cause damage If the shelter is dismantled and moved inspect all parts and connections before using Depending on the contents construction of the shelter shelter materials and shelter location the potential for condensation exists ClearSpan offers several items that can be used to all...

Page 39: ...al sku MATERIAL TO COVER END FRAME AND DOOR FRAME AREAS DCC4931 See dark shaded areas in diagram MATERIAL FOR THE ROLL UP DOOR PANELS QED108181 MATERIAL FOR DROP DOWN ROLL UP SIDES DD084HxxxCN52 WHERE xxx REPRESENTS THE BUILDING PANEL LENGTH Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION DIAGRAM Ground Level Grid Represents 12 Squares 20 0 Width 6 5 Sidewall 13 5 Height...

Page 40: ...MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS FRONT PROFILE 102675 102675 102856 End Rafter 102548 Mid Rafter 102856 End Rafter 102548 Mid Rafter 102856 End Rafter 102548 Mid Rafter 20G166SS401D 20G166SS401D 20GT166P3 166S064 166S064 Ground Level 166S027D 166S027D ...

Page 41: ...nter 2 131S075 1 131P0225 Angle Purlin Assembly 3 131S075 1 131P0735 Purlin Assembly 5 131S075 Drop Down Roll up Conduit Assembly 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 Ground Leve...

Page 42: ...acing 2 131S075 1 131P069 Angle Purlin Assembly 5 131S075 1 131P0735 Purlin Assembly 7 131S075 Drop Down Roll up Conduit Assembly 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 STRONG WIND...

Page 43: ...75 4 1 131P0135 Angle Purlin Assembly 7 131S075 1 131P0735 Purlin Assembly 9 131S075 on center Drop Down Roll up Conduit Assembly 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 STRONG WIND...

Page 44: ...low Rope QH1304 Strut Angle Purlin Assembly 60 0 Length on center on center 4 0 Rafter Spacing Drop Down Roll up Conduit Assembly 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 STRONG WIND...

Page 45: ...ing 4 131S075 Angle Purlin Assembly 1 131P0135 11 131S075 Purlin Assembly 1 131P0735 13 131S075 Drop Down Roll up Conduit Assembly 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 STRONG WIN...

Page 46: ...ter 4 131S075 Angle Purlin Assembly 1 131P0135 Purlin Assembly 15 131S075 1 131P0735 17 131S075 Drop Down Roll up Conduit Assembly 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 STRONG WIN...

Page 47: ...CLEARSPAN GRO MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS CONNECTIONS View 3 View 1 Rafter Angle Purlin Connection View 5 Rafter Strut Connection View 4 Rafter Ground Post Connection Purlin Mid Rafter Connection View 2 Purlin End Rafter Connection ...

Page 48: ... View 5 Rafter Angle Purlin View 1 Connection Purlin Mid Rafter Rafter Ground Post View 2 Connection Purlin Rafter Purlin End Clamp 2 x6 Board Supplied By Customer 5 16 x 2 1 2 Bolt Rafter 5 16 Nut Supplied By Customer Ground Post Rafter Purlin Purlin Cross Connector QH1070 Purlin Rafter Band Clamp Rafter Ground Post Use the top mounting hole to secure rafter ...

Page 49: ... wall frame as shown with the vertical jambs extending above the header 18 to 24 This provides an anchor point for cables if you decide to install them now or in the future Header CUSTOMER SUPPLIED END FRAME Construct the end frame for the roll up end panel using 4 x 4 wood posts The door frame materials are supplied by the customer If quality 4 x 4 lumber at the lengths needed is not available co...

Page 50: ...on page 15 Threaded rod and rafter are not shown Roll up door panel is not shown 104188B 1 2 bolt FALB08B nut FAME09B washer FAK16 ROD cut FALB04B nuts FAME08B washer CUSTOMER SUPPLIED END FRAME Construct the end frame for the roll up end panel using 4 x 4 wood posts The doorframe materials are supplied by the customer If quality 4 x 4 lumber at the lengths needed is not available construct 2 ply ...

Page 51: ...aded end frame areas ATTENTION The shaded areas above identify where to install the end panel material Measure each area cut a section from the bulk DCC4931 material and attach the material to the end frame using FA4482B Tek screws and 102921B washers For best results cut a rectangular piece of material to cover a section and trim the piece to size after attaching it to the frame ...

Page 52: ...line When installing the side purlins allow enough space above the clamps and purlin pipe to install the customer supplied ribbon board Board should install tight to the rafter and below where the pipe curve begins When installing the side purlins allow enough space above the clamps and purlin pipe to install the customer supplied ribbon board Board should install tight to the rafter and below whe...

Page 53: ...lamp Pulley Rope Baseboard The above photo shows a typical drop down side curtain as installed on a sample building This photo applies to buildings equipped with drop down sides only It does not apply to buildings equipped with roll up sides ADDITIONAL PHOTOS PAGE The above photo shows how to secure the angled purlin to the underside of the assembled rafters and frame Use FA4482B Tek screws and QH...

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