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GROWSPAN

 GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS

Revision date: 05.29.19

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 

Following the instructions as presented will help ensure 

proper assembly of your greenhouse. Failing to follow 

these steps may result in an improperly assembled and 

anchored greenhouse and will void all warranty and 

protection owner is entitled. 

Steps outlining the assembly process are as follows:
1.  Verify all parts are included in shipment. Notify  

Customer Service for questions or concerns.

2.  Read these instructions, the Must Read document, and  

all additional documentation included with shipment  

before

 you begin assembling.

3.  Gather the tools, bracing, ladders (and lifts), and  

assistants needed to assemble greenhouse. 

4.  Check weather 

before

 you install roof and 

polycarbonate panels. Do not install panels on windy or 

stormy days.

5.  Re-evaluate location and site based on information and 

precautions presented in documentation.

6.  Prepare site (if applicable).
7.  Assemble frame components in the order they are 

presented.

8.  Assemble frame including struts (if equipped). 
9.  Consult MUST READ document and properly anchor 

assembled frame.

10. Install end wall framing.
11.  Install, tighten, and secure end panels and doors. 
12. Install main roof panels. 
13. Read the care and maintenance information in next 

column.

POLYCARBONATE PANELS

Do not allow panels to remain in direct sunlight with 

protective film in place. Doing so will cause protective 

film to become difficult if not impossible to remove before 

installation.

Store panels indoors or cover with a light-colored 

tarp until you are ready to install.

PANEL AND RIDGE CAP INSTALLATION NOTE

Depending on available equipment, it may be necessary to 

construct a support structure to allow a person to reach top 

of greenhouse from outside. 

If a support structure has to be used, design structure to 

support both the weight of structure and the person using it. 

Use of a lift is strongly recommended.

 

CAUTION:

 Under no circumstances should support 

structure allow any force or weight to be applied directly 

to polycarbonate sheets! 

All supports must span 

from rafter-to-rafter. 

Consult a contractor if needed for additional information. 

Take the necessary steps to protect polycarbonate panels. 

POLYCARBONATE PANELS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO 

SUPPORT WEIGHT.

 

NOTE:

 Position supports so they span from rafter-to-rafter 

to protect panels. DO NOT use materials that will damage 

or scratch panels. 

Cover panels to protect panel surface.

CAUTION:

 DO NOT place support structure directly 

on polycarbonate panels; serious injury may occur. 

Polycarbonate panels are not designed to support 

excess weight.

Summary of Contents for 106310PC

Page 1: ...different but similar model STK DIMENSIONS 106310PC 30 W x 12 H x 36 L 106311PC 30 W x 12 H x 48 L 106312PC 30 W x 12 H x 72 L 106313PC 30 W x 12 H x 96 L 2019 Growers Supply All Rights Reserved Repr...

Page 2: ...er location is an important step before you begin to assemble the structure The following suggestions and precautions will help you determine whether your selected location is the best location Never...

Page 3: ...Install main roof panels 13 Read the care and maintenance information in next column POLYCARBONATE PANELS Do not allow panels to remain in direct sunlight with protective film in place Doing so will c...

Page 4: ...s 2 Verify that all parts listed on the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets are present If anything is missing or you have questions consult the Pictorial Parts Guide and all diagrams for clarification or c...

Page 5: ...Connector 104074 Square to Round Tube Connect Bracket 102857 End Clamp FAH009B FALB01B Carriage Bolt Hex Nut 104624 Square Tube Fitting QH1330 Angle Bracket 104213 Aluminum U Channel Profile 104548 En...

Page 6: ...l does not allow channel side out installation Use the diagrams on this page to install H channel with flat side facing out ATTENTION Use only 1 1 2 Tek screws to attach H channel to building frame Do...

Page 7: ...oints as guides when installing the end clamps cross connectors and purlins Purlins Ground Post Chord GrowSpan Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems OVERVIEW See illustration below to identify main parts...

Page 8: ...round post 6 Repeat the same step for the last corner post NOTE The distance measured diagonally between corner posts must be equal for the building to be square 7 Check all dimensions and adjust if n...

Page 9: ...2 end rafters are set onto the ground posts 1 Select the seven 7 pipes needed to assemble the first end rafter and arrange on a level surface 2 Slide six 6 end purlin clamps three on each side of the...

Page 10: ...e joint is properly seated NOTE These pipes must be separated during the assembly procedure Do not fasten them together at this time 3 For the 48 rafter spacing measure forty eight and three quarters...

Page 11: ...Cross Connector 102547 5 16 x 2 1 2 Machine Bolts and 5 16 Nuts Lifts ladders and assistants Rope or cable 1 Carefully stand the first end rafter slide a band clamp onto each rafter leg and place the...

Page 12: ...align the mark on the purlin with the center of the rafter to maintain the proper spacing Interior Rafter Align mark with center of rafter Purlin 11 Verify that the rafter spacing is forty eight inche...

Page 13: ...are set and all purlins are in place and secure return to each pipe splice of each purlin and verify that a Tek screw is installed Install a Tek screw if needed 22 Remove any temporary bracing if nee...

Page 14: ...ED SHUTTERS if equipped Optional accessories such as heaters vent fans and motorized shutter units are typically installed or attached to the end walls of this greenhouse Additional horizontal framing...

Page 15: ...wall The base tube consists of 99 swaged tubes and one 1 short section cut from a 102897 square pipe See Quick Start section for clarification 2 Insert the swaged ends of the tubing into the plain end...

Page 16: ...r 14 With the square to round tube connect bracket attached to the top of each vertical door frame tube use the bolt in the band clamp to attach the bracket to the band clamp DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TI...

Page 17: ...these clamps 23 Using the end frame diagrams Quick Start section measure and mark on the base tube the locations of the remaining vertical end wall supports 24 Choose the parts for each remaining vert...

Page 18: ...rame member is plumb and use the short Tek screws to secure the square tube fitting to the base tube Center Mark 30 Tighten the top band clamp and install a short Tek screw through the clamp and into...

Page 19: ...ional double door is not used Consult the end frame diagram for additional information 1 Read the note regarding the installation of optional accessories at the beginning of the end wall installation...

Page 20: ...agrams 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...

Page 21: ...the polycarbonate panels as described for the front and back end walls ATTENTION U channel profile is installed along the edges of the panels shown in the diagram below Cut upper panel to proper lengt...

Page 22: ...inum U Channel profile Corners are cut at 45 angles To keep the panel and profile in place the long Tek screws and neo bonded galvanized washers are installed so the screw drills through the longer ed...

Page 23: ...to the rough opening to stop the door in the frame and to help seal the gap between the door and frame End cap used for door stop and seal Diagram may show a different frame used for illustration purp...

Page 24: ...Install ridge cap 4 Repeating Steps 1 3 work toward other end of frame until all panels and ridge cap sections are installed 5 Attach aluminum profile to lower edge of upper panel and secure using Te...

Page 25: ...side and remove protective film NOTE Mark UV protected side using a piece of tape or other means to ensure side is installed toward the sun 2 Apply vent tape 104774 to cover one end of panel 3 Move t...

Page 26: ...align check that rafters are spaced at 48 on center from ground post along one side to those on opposite side Adjust rafters as needed Duct tape can be used in small pieces to hold H channel in place...

Page 27: ...from top Review diagrams below for another way to install lower panels a After installing lower panels of first frame bay prepare the next lower panel as previously described but do not attach any H c...

Page 28: ...de and outside the frame carefully set panel on frame and overlap top of lower panel by 6 17 Align panel and center H channel with center of end rafter and first interior rafter 18 Secure panel to raf...

Page 29: ...ach ridge cap to 104548 end cap using FA4484B Tek screws and 102921 neo bonded washers Repeat to secure remaining side of ridge cap 104548 end cap cut to fit between rafters inside frame Tek screw and...

Page 30: ...per panels Solid line shows lower end of all upper panels dashed line shows upper edge of all lower panels which is capped with foil tape during panel preparation X X Step 24 25 Step 26 A IMPORTANT BE...

Page 31: ...gth of 1 5 x 1 5 tube Diagram shows installed panels as seen standing inside greenhouse 4 From inside the frame align square tube as shown over lower end of upper panel dashed line Hold tube in place...

Page 32: ...e ATTENTION If you are not installing a baseboard skip to and continue by sealing greenhouse using the supplied silicone sealant View from outside of the shelter Upper Panel Installed 104213 U Channel...

Page 33: ...e of Shelter After installing all panels installing baseboards is strongly recommended Minimum size is 2 x 6 Length determined by building length Materials for baseboards are supplied by the customer...

Page 34: ...U channel 2 Seal seams between H channel and ends of U channel 4 Seal upper edge of both end walls with a bead of sealant See dashed line in diagram below Frame shown may differ from actual frame 5 Se...

Page 35: ...tion Remove debris and objects that accumulate on greenhouse Use tools that will not damage panels cover when removing debris Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation Use tools that will not damage...

Page 36: ...GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS 36 Revision date 05 29 19 QUICK START GUIDE 30 Gothic Pro Greenhouse Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame...

Page 37: ...ipe Pipe Pipe IMPORTANT If rafter support kits were purchased for all or some of the interior rafters do not install the 116P120 chord pipe at the peak These are not used when support kits are install...

Page 38: ...HIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS 38 Revision date 05 29 19 SIDE PROFILE 106310PC 36 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 Baseboards Supplied by Customer...

Page 39: ...39 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 05 29 19 SIDE PROFILE 106311PC Ground Level...

Page 40: ...GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS 40 Revision date 05 29 19 SIDE PROFILE 106312PC Ground Level...

Page 41: ...41 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 05 29 19 SIDE PROFILE 106313PC 15 131S075 131P0735 Baseboards Supplied by Customer 96 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing Ground Level...

Page 42: ...GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS 42 Revision date 05 29 19 CONNECTIONS...

Page 43: ...43 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 05 29 19 CONNECTION FRAME DETAILS...

Page 44: ...emble the end wall frame 92 1 4 INSIDE DIM 48 C L C L 98 1 4 C L C L 48 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C L 48 C L C L 25 1 8 C L C L VIEW 1 VIEW 3 VIEW 2 NOTE COLUMNS NOT DIMENIONED HAVE A NON CRIT...

Page 45: ...45 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 05 29 19 CONNECTION END WALL DETAILS...

Page 46: ...L 22 7 8 C L C L 25 1 8 C L C L 47 15 16 C L C L 25 1 8 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C L 48 C L C L NOTE COLUMNS NOT DIMENIONED HAVE A NON CRITICAL PLACEMENT AND ARE USED FOR POLYCARBONATE SUPPORT ALL END FRAMI...

Page 47: ...l does not allow channel side out installation Use the diagrams on this page to install H channel with flat side facing out ATTENTION Use only 1 1 2 Tek screws to attach H channel to building frame Do...

Page 48: ...LS FRONT VIEW EXCESS TRIMMED AND USED HERE EXCESS TRIMMED AND USED HERE 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY H CHANNEL U CHANNEL 6 X 10 POLY 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY ONE HALF 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POL...

Page 49: ...EXCESS TRIMMED AND USED HERE H CHANNEL 6 X 10 POLY 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY POLY 4 X 8 POLY POLY 6 X 10 X POLY O 6 X 10 X POLY O 4 X 8 X POLY O POLY O POLY O...

Page 50: ...USES AND SYSTEMS 50 Revision date 05 29 19 MAIN COVER DETAILS R a f t e r H C h a n n e l P o l y c a r b P o l y c a r b 1 0 4 2 1 3 104213 4 6 Overlap Cut this panel from a 116051 Panel 47 1 4 x 144...

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