Elite Greenhouses KENSINGTON 10 x 6, Manual

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FINISHING OFF
Now you have successfully completed the full installation of your lean-to greenhouse, there may be
just a couple of things that require attention.
1. Ensure that you have neatly inserted silicone along the ridge and down the wall bars. Also at the
point where
a) The ridge, roof corner bar and wall bar meet, there may be a gap at this junction which can be
filled in with silicone from the inside and tidied up with a knife from the outside.
b)
At the part where the corner bars and gutters meet and, once again a gap can occur that may
require filling. Unlike the ridge joint, this is best done by inserting the silicone from the out-
side.
2. To avoid seepage of water between the cill of the structure and the brick base, it is best to put a
fillet of cement to cover any gaps that may be there. When the cement has set, to finish the job off
properly, give the fillet a coat of specialised paint to act as a further water barrier.
3. Ensure that all nuts and bolts are tight and that glazing clips and overlap clips are pushed secure-
ly into place.
4. Check that the door runs correctly and is properly secured. The catch must be in the downward
position when the door is moving and then rotated 1/8 turn upwards to lock the door in place.
5. Maintenance with an alloy greenhouse is minimal but ensure that the door top and bottom tracks
are free from debris which will inhibit its movement. The louvre has a number of moving parts
which may require lubrication once in every 6 months with lubricating fluid of some kind.
6. Replacing broken glass requires care and attention:
a) Always wear protective gloves and eye protectors.
b) Remove the broken pieces from the frame, you may need a screwdriver or a knife to remove
some of the smaller bits.
c) Do not attempt to remove a piece of glass still held in with clips, use a pair of pliers to remove
the clip.
d) If it is a lower pane of glass that needs to be replaced or removed, you must first remove the up-
per panes.