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5.  Align the plastic lumber base (if needed) with the 

metal frame base and secure the plastic lumber to 
the frame base using the A-Angle brackets as 
shown, 

 

 

 

 

6. Read 

the 

MUST READ

 document and the anchoring 

information for the greenhouse. 

 

 

 
 

ANCHOR THE GREENHOUSE 
 

Strong winds will cause the greenhouse to shift. 

It must 

be anchored to the site. 

 
The site on which the greenhouse was constructed will 
determine the required anchoring method. Consult a 
professional contractor to determine the best and safest 
way to anchor the greenhouse. 
 

WARNING:

 To prevent property damage and serious 

personal injury, 

the assembled greenhouse must be 

anchored to the site.  READ THE MUST READ 
DOCUMENT. 
 
 
 
ANCHORING EXAMPLES 

 
The diagrams below illustrate two possible ways to 
properly anchor the shelter to the site. 
 
The parts shown in the diagrams below 

are not included 

with the shelter and must be purchased separately.  
 

Contact Customer Service at 1-800-245-9881 to 
purchase additional parts to anchor the shelter. 

ANCHORING SUGGESTIONS 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTENTION:

 After anchoring the greenhouse, read the 

Care and Maintenance information that follows. 

 

CONSULT THE MUST READ DOCUMENT FOR 
ADDITIONAL ANCHORING INFORMATION. 
 

 

 

Anchoring System 
when on concrete

Ground Anchoring 
System 

Visit www.ClearSpan.com for additional products and customer assistance.

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Summary of Contents for Premium Solar Star 104918

Page 1: ...Premium Solar Star Home Attached Greenhouse Assembly Instructions SKU 104918 2006 ClearSpan All rights reserved Reproduction without permission is prohibited Revision date April 2006g ...

Page 2: ...presentative at 1 800 245 9881 for anchoring suggestions WARNING To prevent property damage and serious personal injury the assembled greenhouse must be anchored to the site LOCATION Choosing the proper location is an important step before you begin to assemble the greenhouse The following suggestions and precautions will help you determine whether your selected location is the best location This ...

Page 3: ... list identifies the main tools needed to assemble the greenhouse Tape measures or measuring devices Variable speed drill cordless with extra batteries works best Hammers and gloves Metal Snips or similar tool to cut flashing Adjustable pliers and self locking pliers Ladders and or work platforms Adjustable Clamps to clamp panels together during installation Additional tools and supports may be ne...

Page 4: ... 104642 to secure steel Neo Bonded washers Roof Support Plates frame to recycled plastic base and Tek Screws if recycled plastic base is used Pictorial Parts Guide Not all parts are shown 104645 3 x 3 Flat Bracket 104639 Pass Through Connector 104636 Corner Bracket Panel Frame Metal Frame Recycled Plastic Base Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 3 of 16 ...

Page 5: ...achieve the required length and width This base can be placed on the site before or after assembling the metal base The metal base is attached to the plastic lumber base using A Angle brackets after the panels are secured to the metal frame This prevents placing the A Angled brackets in a position that interferes with the installation of panel brackets ASSEMBLE THE METAL FRAME BASE Locate the foll...

Page 6: ... to the outside and the frame to the inside NOTE The angled panel is installed first and is seated into the corner bracket The short front panel is installed next and is flush with the front of the angled panel View is from the inside of the greenhouse looking at the corner where the panels meet 4 With the panels set in the corner and the edges tight together secure the panels to the corner bracke...

Page 7: ...E FRAME AT THIS TIME 7 Choose the remaining front panel set it in place and install a 3 x 3 square plate on the inside to secure the panel seams NOTE Adjust the frame tubes as needed to allow the panels to fit properly 8 Position another pass through connector on the frame rail see arrow below and set the rectangular end panel in place as shown 9 Secure the panel to the corner bracket only 10 Set ...

Page 8: ...e end panels Its position can be adjusted and depends on the structure that the greenhouse is attached to 15 To prevent interfering with the door installation remove the screws from the angled end panels along the door edges See vertical dashed lines above 16 Set the door in place and slide the end panels together to sandwich the door in the opening ATTENTION Lock the deadbolt of the door before y...

Page 9: ... screws to secure the polycarbonate to the frame of the angled panel above the door DO NOT SECURE THE DOOR TO THE ASSEMBLED FRAME AT THIS TIME 21 After the greenhouse is assembled to this point return to each tube splice on the metal base frame and install a Tek screw through the tubes at each splice to secure the joint 22 Next secure all pass through connectors to the metal base tubes and square ...

Page 10: ... eight inch 48 roof support plates attach these to the tops of the short front panels and work toward the other end of the greenhouse 25 Complete the installation of the lower roof support plates by installing another 26 section NOTE In the above diagram the front panel has been moved to better show the roof support plates 26 After installing the lower roof support plates attach three 3 x 3 flat b...

Page 11: ...e roof panel x is secured to the end panel in the same way Dashed line represents the frame support member that was installed earlier Diagram may show a greenhouse of a different length 29 With the two outside panels in place and secured to the lower roof support plates and to the end panels attach three 3 additional 3 x 3 square flat brackets to each of the installed roof panels in the locations ...

Page 12: ...eginning with a short section and ending with a short section 33 With all roof support plates installed set the two smaller upper roof panels in position as shown in the next diagram NOTE The front edge of the panel will rest on top of the upper roof support plates The top of the panel is flush with the top of the angled end panel See the following diagrams View is from the back of the greenhouse ...

Page 13: ...ration 38 Using the long Tek screws and neo bonded washers secure the door to the angled end panels Tek screws are installed through the doorframe and into the square tubes of the angled end panels ATTENTION The screws of the angled end panels that were removed can be reinstalled The doorframe of the door however will serve to secure these panels 39 After the door is secured attach the solar power...

Page 14: ... inside of the greenhouse ATTACH THE FLASHING The metal flashing is used to finish the outside panel edges The flashing is shipped in 6 lengths and must be cut to fit Use Tek screws 1 1 2 and neo bonded washers to install the flashing NOTE Flashing is installed along the edges of the door and non door end panels as identified by dashed lines in the diagram below ATTENTION Before installing the fla...

Page 15: ...ed under the polycarbonate of the roof panels and it overlaps the polycarbonate of the end panels 4 Continue to install the flashing until one end is complete 5 Repeat the steps until all flashing is installed 6 Continue with the final check of the greenhouse NOTE The flashing that remains can be used when the greenhouse is attached to the permanent structure FINAL CHECK OF ASSEMBLED GREENHOUSE 1 ...

Page 16: ... damage and serious personal injury the assembled greenhouse must be anchored to the site READ THE MUST READ DOCUMENT ANCHORING EXAMPLES The diagrams below illustrate two possible ways to properly anchor the shelter to the site The parts shown in the diagrams below are not included with the shelter and must be purchased separately Contact Customer Service at 1 800 245 9881 to purchase additional p...

Page 17: ...Use tools that will not damage the cover when removing debris Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation Use tools that will not damage the cover when removing snow Check the contents of the shelter to verify that nothing is touching the panels that could cause damage If the shelter is moved inspect all parts and connections before reassembling Depending on the contents construction of the shelter...

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