SOLAR STAR
™
GREENHOUSES
10
Revision date: 04.13.11
FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
ASSEMBLE THE FRAME
After all ground posts are driven in place, rafters are
assembled and purlins pre-marked, assemble the frame.
Gather the Parts:
All rafter assemblies and pre-marked purlins
•
Cross connector (#102479)
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5/16" x 2-1/2" machine bolts and 5/16" nuts
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Lifts, ladders, and assistants
•
Rope or cable to temporarily brace rafters
•
Carefully stand the
1.
first end rafter
and place the leg
pipes in the first set of ground posts. Verify the nuts
and bolts of the end clamps are to the inside of the
frame.
Brace the rafter in place to keep it straight. Depending
on the frame size, a lift and additional assistants may
be needed. Consult Quick Start section for details.
Secure the leg pipes to the ground posts using the
2.
5/16" x 2 1/2" machine bolts and nuts.
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.
As the second rafter is steadied, remove one section of
5.
pipe from one assembled purlin.
NOTE:
Work from the end of the purlin where the
first measurement was taken during the pre-marking
procedure if that procedure was used.
Insert the purlin pipe through the top end clamp of the
6.
end rafter and through the cross connector at the top of
the
interior rafter.
Consult Quick Start section for purlin
location per frame.
Continue to mark the purlin in 48" intervals until all
5.
locations are marked. These marks help to maintain
the 48" on-center rafter spacing of the shelter during
assembly.
Repeat this procedure until all assembled purlins are
6.
marked.
After assembling all rafters and pre-marking the purlins,
7.
assemble the frame.
Interior Rafter
End Rafter
14' wide
center-to-center
Inside of
Shelter
Outside of
Shelter
Rafter
Ground
Post
5/16" x 2-1/2"
machine bolt
and 5/16" nut
