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GOTHIC
GOTHIC PRO
UPGRADE
1.
Drive two T-posts at each end of the tunnel (skip if completed
on pg. 12, step 1). Pace out 10–12 feet from each end. Drive two
posts as close as possible together leaning away from the tunnel.
2.
Roll out plastic. Unroll plastic down one side of tunnel leaving
about the same amount of extra on each end. Note: 50-ft
tunnels come with 80-ft plastic; 100-ft tunnels with 130-ft plastic.
3.
Pull plastic over tunnel. Avoid this step on a windy day.
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.
4.
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.
5.
Install anti-billowing rope. Tie to EZ-Clip on spot
1
and pull
spool to other end of tunnel. Clip into EZ-Clip 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
6.
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.
7.
Rope tension should be firm.
Rope tension should be firm. If slack, plastic will billow.
8.
Repeat on the other side with remaining rope or spool.
tools needed
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None
materials included
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32-ft wide Greenhouse
Plastic
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Spool of Rope
C O V E R I N G
Plastic
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Figure 8: inStalling anti-billowing rope
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