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Find level surface to assemble bows. Note: If you are 
assembling a Gothic Pro Tunnel with crossbars, it is easiest 
to attach the crossbars at this point. See page 4 for 
instructions.

2. 

Connect each bow section with one self-tapping screw 
in the side of each bow joint.
 Three sections form one 
complete bow. 

See Figure 5

3. 

Slide side curtain hooks onto bottom of bow with eyelets 

eyelets 

facing down to prevent damage to plastic

facing down to prevent damage to plastic.

tools needed

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Drill or Impact Driver

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5/16" Driver Bit

materials included

Side Curtain Hooks

Self-Tapping Screws 

14-gauge Swaged  

Bow Sections

14-gauge Center  

Bow Sections

B O W   A S S E M B LY

Classic & Gothic

Watch the video! 

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Figure 5: complete bow aSSembly

Swaged ends go 

into gothic peak

Swaged ends go into 

classic peak

classic bow

gothic Bow

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Summary of Contents for Classic Caterpillar Tunnel

Page 1: ...FF 7917 Watch the video Scan the code or visit fmfr io tunnel v 16 ft wide CaterpillarTunnel a ssembly and instruc tion manual 16 FT WIDE 14 GAUGE STEEL BOWS WITH REBAR...

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Page 3: ...iency profitability and quality of life I see us all on the same team You are growing the food and flowers to make our world a healthier happier place and we are developing the tools to make your work...

Page 4: ...ar 1 Bow Assembly 2 Classic Gothic 2 Crossbars 4 Lift Kit 6 Structure Support 8 Solid Center Purlin 8 Wind Bracing 10 Spring Wire 12 Covering 14 Plastic 14 We re here to help Contact us 931 583 0397 s...

Page 5: ...bar at the appropriate spacing along the string 3 Measure 16 feet from each corner Then measure distance of 3 to 4 25 50 or 100 feet Repeat step above For most precise placement make measurements from...

Page 6: ...ete bow See Figure 5 3 Slide side curtain hooks onto bottom of bow with eyelets eyelets facing down to prevent damage to plastic facing down to prevent damage to plastic Tools Needed Drill or Impact D...

Page 7: ...circles indicate place ment of side curtain hook Recommended Side Curtain Hook Placement Recommended Side Curtain Hook Placement 100 ft 4 ft bow spacing 100 ft 4 ft bow spacing 100 ft 5 ft bow spacing...

Page 8: ...lide two brace bands onto every Gothic bow and posi tion 5 from joint of center bow on both sides See Figure 6 3 Squeeze flanges back together with pliers leaving some slack 4 Attach crossbar to brace...

Page 9: ...3 Step 5 100 ft 4 ft bow spacing 100 ft 4 ft bow spacing 100 ft 5 ft bow spacing 100 ft 5 ft bow spacing 50 ft 4 ft bow spacing 50 ft 4 ft bow spacing 25 ft Tunnel 25 ft Tunnel 50 ft 5 ft bow spacing...

Page 10: ...over the rebar All classic tunnels have bows sections are swaged on one end This means that on one side of the bow the swaged end of the lift kit will be facing down All Gothic tunnels have a non swa...

Page 11: ...system Or been frustrated with working around unruly lines of drip tape on your beds We ve been there too The basic needs of your plants shouldn t be complicated This may be the easiest irrigation sy...

Page 12: ...ed tube into the tube you just placed between the second and third bow Slide the two sections of tube down the length of the tunnel until the purlin tube is flush with end bow 5 Install tube strap Use...

Page 13: ...e sure screw is facing down to avoid damage to plastic Ensure bows are visually plumb then tighten the cross connector 7 Continue adding purlin tubes and cross connectors down the length of the tunnel...

Page 14: ...olt Finger tighten nut Make sure bolts face to the inside of Make sure bolts face to the inside of the tunnel to avoid puncturing the plastic the tunnel to avoid puncturing the plastic 4 Slide a brace...

Page 15: ...931 583 0397 931 583 0397 support farmersfriend com support farmersfriend com Step 1 Step 2 steps 4 and 5 step 7 Step 3 Bow 3 Bow 2 Bow 1 11...

Page 16: ...using at least one channel per end Side ventilation will be incrementally restricted when using two or more channels Spring wire can be removed to increase ventilation however repeated installing and...

Page 17: ...931 583 0397 931 583 0397 support farmersfriend com support farmersfriend com Step 1 Step 4 1 Step 2 Step 4 2 13...

Page 18: ...eat 4 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 sp...

Page 19: ...931 583 0397 931 583 0397 support farmersfriend com support farmersfriend com Step 3 Step 5 Step 4 Step 6 11 10 8 9 6 7 4 5 2 3 1 Figure 8 Installing anti billowing rope 15...

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