ClearSpan Solar Star 104836 Instructions Manual Download

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SOLAR STAR

™

GREENHOUSES

Revision date: 04.13.11

END FRAMING - DIMENSIONS

Frame can be raised or lowered between verticals.

Ground Level

Width of

Door Frame

Height of

Door Frame

20"

On-Center

28"

On-Center

Use the dimensions

of the accessory

to set the distance between the upper and lower horizontal frame members.

Frame for Door:

Measure the door

that shipped with the greenhouse and use those dimensions to properly frame the end wall for door installation.

Summary of Contents for Solar Star 104836

Page 1: ...ll Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission STK DIMENSIONS 104836 14 W x 8 3 H x 20 L 104837 14 W x 8 3 H x 24 L 104838 14 W x 8 3 H x 28 L 104839 14 W x 8 3 H x 32 L Solar Star Round Style Greenhouse Photo may show a different but similar model ...

Page 2: ... 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 to drift on or around the building Do not position the greenhouse where large loads such as snow and ice large ...

Page 3: ...ll framing to the rafter pipe In some cases band clamps are also used to connect diagonal struts to the assembled frame Clip or Fabric Clip A short half section piece of conduit cut lengthwise used to secure the end panel cover to the leg or rafter assembly The clip or fabric clip is typically fastened in place using self tapping Tek screw Conduit An assembly of pipes used to secure the main cover...

Page 4: ...nsult the information and diagrams in the Quick Start section near the back of these instructions 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 the customer Treated or recy...

Page 5: ... Square to Round Tube Connect Bracket QH1330 Angle Bracket 102855 End Clamp 102479 Cross Connector QH1072 Post Driver CC6212 Fabric Clip 103496 Gearbox 104213 Aluminum U Channel Profile 104548 End Cap Profile Doors Fans Vents 104212 Aluminum H Channel Profile 102717 Gearbox Drive 103544 Mounting Plate 102921 FA4484B Neo bonded Galvanized Washers and Long Tek Screws 102198 U Channel Spring 102197 A...

Page 6: ...RVIEW 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 Anchor the frame 3 Assemble and install end walls 4 Install door 5 Prepare and attach end panels 6 Inst...

Page 7: ...ame 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 u...

Page 8: ... are installed when the two 2 end rafters 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 three 3 end purlin clamps over the rafter pipes 2 14R1301D 14R1302 14R1303 NOTE Consult the Front Profile diagram in the Quick Start section for proper end clamp placement and position After slipping the clamps over the rafte...

Page 9: ...XX 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 1 315 x XX 131P0XX plain pipe The XX represents the remaining length required to reach the end of the shelter Consult the Spec Sheet and Side Profile drawings for part iden...

Page 10: ...e 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 thr...

Page 11: ...ugh end clamp and into the purlin 9 pipe Move to the interior rafter and align the mark on the 10 purlin with the center of the rafter to maintain the proper rafter spacing 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 Secure the rafter legs to...

Page 12: ...y and failure of the structure to perform as designed Failing to anchor the shelter properly will void the manufacturer s warranty and may cause serious injury and damage BASEBOARD INSTALLATION RECOMMENDED The baseboard is supplied by the customer and is attached at ground level along both sides of the frame It helps keep the ground posts in place and also prevents the frame from working into the ...

Page 13: ...N CRITICAL on the end frame diagrams when deciding 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 con...

Page 14: ... account for the square to round tube connect bracket which is attached to the top of the frame tube See the diagram that follows Cut the tube accordingly at the swaged end to fit Select a square to round tube connect bracket and 11 attach the bracket to one end of the vertical frame member Use a 5 16 drill bit to drill a hole through the tube and attach the bracket to the tube using a nut and car...

Page 15: ... Angle Bracket Mark Base Tube Center of Door Frame Tube Repeat Steps 9 and 10 to cut each section of square 18 tubing for the remaining vertical frame members ATTENTION Remember to subtract the amount needed to account for the square to round tube connect bracket that will be attached to the top of each remaining frame member Choose a square to round tube connect bracket and 19 attach the bracket ...

Page 16: ...ance lift the door and position it 2 in the opening ATTENTION The vertical door frame tubes sit within the frame channel of the door The header tube will sit on top of the installed door Rest of frame not shown for clarity With the door held in place swing the loose vertical 3 door frame tube back into position Secure the bottom of the door frame tube to the base rail using Tek screws Choose the s...

Page 17: ... be identical but will not include a door Once each end wall is assembled return to each band 8 clamp and pipe splice of each base tube and verify that a Tek screw is installed Install a Tek screw if needed Continue by installing the polycarbonate end panels 9 Place the door header tube on top of the door frame 6 Verify that the header is tight against the frame and level Secure the header to the ...

Page 18: ...ult the polycarbonate panels Quick Start section for the location and lengths of each panel The diagrams are located at the back of these instructions ATTENTION Panels must be position as shown on the panel diagrams Using a panel in the incorrect place can affect the placement of subsequent panels In addition the amount of aluminum profile used between panels and to finish the panel edges may not ...

Page 19: ... at the top of all end panels after the panels are cut to the proper height The H Channel must not interfere with cutting the panel to the correct height With the panel 9 cut to the proper width and the two sections of H Channel cut to the proper length install one length of H Channel on each edge of the panel NOTE The channel must be flush with the bottom of the panel With the H Channel in place ...

Page 20: ...ached and cut to length use the 17 End Wall Diagram and the previous notes as guides and install the aluminum U Channel profile NOTE For the rounded edges of the panels prepare the U Channel profile as shown in the photos that follow Photo shows angled notches cut from the aluminum U Channel profile to allow bending of the profile The degree of the rafter bend determines the distance between the n...

Page 21: ...ttach a second cover layer to the frame 5 Test the operation of the Inflation fan kit 6 Install roll up side kits and test 7 INSTALL POLY LATCH U CHANNEL Gather the parts Aluminum U Channel 102197 Ribbon board supplied by customer Customer supplies all fasteners to attach ribbon board and U Channel to the frame Measure the desired height 4 5 feet to identify the top 1 of the roll up sides NOTE Att...

Page 22: ...poly latch U channel is attached to the frame unpack the main cover and pull into place Ropes or straps are typically used to pull the main cover onto and over the frame WARNING To prevent damage to the cover and to prevent serious personal injury DO NOT attempt to install the main cover on windy or stormy days Continue to attach the U channel sections to the rafters 3 or ribbon board if used and ...

Page 23: ...e covers are secured to the greenhouse As the spring is installed into the U channel at the top 7 of the first end rafter ensure that an even amount of the cover is exposed and maintained along the edge of the greenhouse NOTE The cover material is cut longer wider than is required to cover the greenhouse For easier anchoring allow approximately 10 to extend past the edge of the end rafter as the c...

Page 24: ...tach the 6 conduit to the main cover INSTALL MAIN COVER continued Once the first cover is stretched and secure install the 12 inflation fan kit in the desired location and according to the instructions sent with the kit Install the Inflation Fan Kit before installing the second main cover Consult the instructions included with the Inflation Fan Kit to install the kit After installing the inflation...

Page 25: ... the main cover Verify that the cover and conduit are evenly positioned 3 and tuck the cover edge under the conduit and begin to turn the conduit in a clockwise direction NOTE If the conduit begins to turn inside the cover material and is unable to roll up the side evenly secure the cover material to the conduit with Tek screws and fabric clips evenly spaced along the conduit Continue to roll the ...

Page 26: ...the conduit Threaded Rod Purlin End Rafter Guide Channel Carriage Bolt Roll up Side Conduit Frame shown may differ from actual frame Select the aluminum channel and drill a 3 8 hole 3 through the channel approximately 2 from the end and attach a threaded rod using a 3 8 nut on each side of the channel 2 With lower end of the channel approximately 4 off the 4 ground position the channel along the r...

Page 27: ... the two holes Install these before installing the double bearing assembles See the figures below For the spacers on the long bolts insert a 5 16 nut 8 over each bolt These nuts are used as spacers only 5 16 Nut 5 16 Nut Slide the Twist of the Wrist mounting plate over the 9 long bolts and secure the plate with two lock nuts Lock Nuts Attach the Twist of the Wrist gearbox to the mounting 10 plate ...

Page 28: ...s of the anti billow ropes Additional parts may be required and must be supplied by the customer Using the Twist of the Wrist assembly roll up the 1 sidewall so that it is a few inches above the ground Drill a 3 8 hole into the wood baseboard at the base of 2 the end rafter where the Twist of the Wrist assembly is located insert an eyebolt through the hole and secure the eyebolt with a nut and was...

Page 29: ...t 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 alleviate a condensation condition Please contact a ClearSpan representative for additional information For rep...

Page 30: ...TAR GREENHOUSES 30 Revision date 04 13 11 Quick Start Guide 14 Wide Round Style Greenhouse Actual frame may differ in length from frame shown Ground Level 14 0 Width 8 3 Height Grid Represents 12 Squares FRONT ...

Page 31: ...31 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES Revision date 04 13 11 FRONT PROFILE 14R1301D 14R1301D 14R1302 14R1303 102676 1 66 Ground Post 102676 1 66 Ground Post Purlin Connections Mid Rafter 102479 End Rafter 102855 ...

Page 32: ...SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES 32 Revision date 04 13 11 SIDE PROFILE 104836 Rafter Spacing On Center 4 0 20 0 Length Center to Center 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0255 Purlin Run ...

Page 33: ...33 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES Revision date 04 13 11 SIDE PROFILE 104837 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 Purlin Run Rafter Spacing On Center 4 0 24 0 Length Center to Center ...

Page 34: ...SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES 34 Revision date 04 13 11 SIDE PROFILE 104838 Rafter Spacing On Center 4 0 28 0 Length Center to Center 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0495 Purlin Run ...

Page 35: ...35 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES Revision date 04 13 11 SIDE PROFILE 104839 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0255 Purlin Run Rafter Spacing On Center 4 0 32 0 Length Center to Center ...

Page 36: ...USES 36 Revision date 04 13 11 CONNECTIONS Endwall Baserail Connection View 5 Vertical Horizontal Connection View 4 Endwall Rafter Connection View 3 Purlin End Rafter Connection View 2 Purlin Mid Rafter Connection View 1 ...

Page 37: ... Endwall View 5 Endwall Baserail Connection View 4 Vertical Horizontal Connection View 3 Rafter Endwall Connection Endwall 104074 Sq Rnd Tube Bracket Rafter QH1400 1 315 Band Clamp View 2 Purlin End Rafter Connection 102855 1 315 End Clamp Rafter Purlin View 1 Purlin Mid Rafter Connection 102479 1 315 Cross Connector Rafter Purlin ...

Page 38: ...9 square pipe 1 5 Cut to Fit 104706 36 x 80 Greenhouse Door 102897 99 Square Pipe Cut to Fit Cut to Fit 102897 Cut to Fit 102897 Cut to Fit 102897 102897 Cut to Fit 102897 Cut to Fit 102897 Cut to Fit 99 square pipe 1 5 Cut to Fit 102897 Non Critical Non Critical Non Critical Non Critical Non Critical ...

Page 39: ...2897 99 Square pipe 1 5 102897 Cut to Fit 102897 99 Square Pipe 1 5 Cut to Fit 102897 Non Critical Non Critical Non Critical Non Critical Non Critical Cut to Fit 102897 Cut to Fit 102897 Cut to Fit 102897 Cut to Fit 102897 Cut to Fit 102897 Cut to Fit 102897 Cut to Fit ...

Page 40: ...nd Level Width of Door Frame Height of Door Frame 20 On Center 28 On Center Use the dimensions of the accessory to set the distance between the upper and lower horizontal frame members Frame for Door Measure the door that shipped with the greenhouse and use those dimensions to properly frame the end wall for door installation ...

Page 41: ...UV protectant to the outside of the shelter IMPORTANT The 4 x 12 panel will be used on both sides Verify that there is at least a 8 1 2 section of panel remaining for the back side when cutting the small section for the front side NOTE No horizontal framing for the accessories is shown on this diagram NO profile is installed along the edges of the polycarbonate panels that are adjacent to the door...

Page 42: ...TION You must remove the protective film from each panel Exposing the panel to the sun with the film in place will make the film difficult or impossible to remove NOTE All polycarbonate panels are to be installed with the UV protectant to the outside of the shelter NOTE No horizontal framing for the accessories is shown on this diagram Symbol Key U Channel Profile H Channel Profile ...

Page 43: ...43 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES Revision date 04 13 11 Space below reserved for customer notes ...

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