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1. 

Roll out plastic. Unroll plastic down one side of tunnel leaving 
about the same amount of extra on each end.

2. 

Pull plastic over tunnel. Avoid this step on a windy day. 
Ensure words on plastic can be read on the inside of the tunnel. 

This side is treated with anti-drip additives. If you have only one 

wiggle wire base channel on the end bow, it is recommended 
to hammer down the corners to prevent tearing plastic.

3. 

Secure plastic on one end between T-posts. Tie T-posts to-
gether with a few feet of rope from provided spool. Pull plastic 
tight from the opposite end. Repeat.

4. 

Install anti-billowing rope. Tie to carabiner on spot 

1

 and pull 

spool to other end of tunnel. Clip into carabiner on spot 

3

. Pull 

out enough rope between spot 

1

 and 

3

 to throw over tunnel. 

Clip into spot 

2

. Repeat to the end. 

See Figure 8

5. 

Tighten Rope. Have one person at spot 

2

 and one person at 

spot 

3

. Person at spot 

2

 will pull rope down with left hand while 

person at spot 

3

 will pull rope down with right hand. While spot 

3

 is holding tension, person at spot 

2

 will proceed to spot 

4

 

and repeat process all the way to end. Tie rope at end of tunnel. 
For 50-ft tunnels, pull out an extra 25' of rope and cut. The extra 
will be helpful if tunnel is moved.

6. 

Rope tension should be firm. If slack, plastic will billow.

7. 

Repeat on the other side with remaining rope or spool.

tools needed

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None

materials included

28-ft wide Greenhouse 

Plastic

Spool of Rope

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Watch the video! 

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Figure 8: inStalling anti-billowing rope

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Summary of Contents for QUONSET

Page 1: ...Caterpillar Tunnel a s s e m b ly a n d i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l Watch the video Scan the code or visit fflc us tunnel s...

Page 2: ...world a healthier happier place and we are developing the tools to make your work more productive and enjoyable Your success is our success From the whole team here at Farmers Friend I want to wish y...

Page 3: ...manent Marker Saw Drill Tape Measure Sledge Hammer String Post Hole Digger Level 1 2 Wrench Ground Post Driver Materials Needed 6 2 4 8 Boards 11 2 Wood Screws Concrete Materials Included A Self Tappi...

Page 4: ...should not exceed 2 feet Plastic will not go to ground if post exceeds these specifications table 3 table 4 Post Above Soil Post Below Soil Hole Depth 12 36 40 14 34 38 16 32 36 18 30 34 Post Above So...

Page 5: ...interchangeability See Figure 5 Tools Needed Drill or Impact Driver 5 16 Driver Bit Materials Included A Side Curtain Hooks B Self Tapping Screws C Quonset Bow Section D Gothic Bow Section B O W A S S...

Page 6: ...bands with bolt Finger tighten nut 5 Center cross brace in the peak then tighten nuts 6 Repeat process for correct number of bows See Table 3 Tools Needed 2 Pairs of Pliers 1 2 Socket or Wrench Mater...

Page 7: ...ity tools and equipment farmersfriendllc com QUONSET QUONSET PRO GOTHIC GOTHIC PRO UPGRADE 1 Insert a Lift Kit post into bottom of each bow 2 Connect posts with one self tapping screw on the side of e...

Page 8: ...3 Insert purlin strap into clasp at one end then wrap strap ping around each bow Using a step ladder wrap purlin strap around the top center of each bow Ensure bows are standing up straight and strap...

Page 9: ...three self tapping screws to attach the purlin tube to the first bow Tools Needed Ladder Drill or Impact Driver 5 16 Driver Bit 7 16 Socket or Wrench Level Optional Materials Included A Tube Strap B...

Page 10: ...id snagging plastic Tools Needed 2 Pairs of Pliers Ladder Drill or Impact Driver 5 16 Driver Bit 1 2 Socket or Wrench 3 8 Socket or Wrench Materials Included A Stainless Steel Cable B Cable Clamps C B...

Page 11: ...nd with supplied bolt Finger tighten nut Make sure bolts face to the inside of the tunnel to avoid puncturing the plastic 4 Slide a brace band onto Bow 2 5 Attach other end of wind brace to brace band...

Page 12: ...l is used We recommend using at least one channel per end Side ventilation will be incrementally restricted when using two or more channels Wiggle wire can be removed to increase ventilation however r...

Page 13: ...r end of tunnel Clip into carabiner on spot 3 Pull out enough rope between spot 1 and 3 to throw over tunnel Clip into spot 2 Repeat to the end See Figure 8 5 Tighten Rope Have one person at spot 2 an...

Page 14: ...and run through clips to corner 2 carabiner Starting at corner 1 pull rope down to carabin ers between clips Pull rope tight and tie off corner 2 Repeat on other side Method 2 Attach clips to cloth a...

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