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GROWSPAN

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GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS

Revision date: 06.20.18

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104848

18' W x 10' H x 20' L

104849

18' W x 10' H x 24' L

104850

18' W x 10' H x 28' L

104851

18' W x 10' H x 32' L

104852

18' W x 10' H x 36' L

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GrowSpan

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Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems

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Page 1: ... W x 10 H x 20 L 104849 18 W x 10 H x 24 L 104850 18 W x 10 H x 28 L 104851 18 W x 10 H x 32 L 104852 18 W x 10 H x 36 L 2018 Growers Supply All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission Photo may show a different but similar model GrowSpan Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems ...

Page 2: ...tions will help you determine whether your selected location is the best location Never erect the structure under power lines Identify whether underground cables and pipes are present before preparing the site or anchoring the structure Location should be away from structures that could cause snow to drift on or around the building Do not position the greenhouse where large loads such as snow and ...

Page 3: ...e rafter pipe In some cases band clamps are also used to connect diagonal struts to the assembled frame Clip or Fabric Clip A short half section piece of conduit cut lengthwise used to secure the end panel cover to the leg or rafter assembly The clip or fabric clip is typically fastened in place using self tapping Tek screw Conduit An assembly of pipes used to secure the main cover and end panels ...

Page 4: ... Quick Start Guide show exploded views of all critical connections Use the diagrams in the Quick Start section to assemble the frame of your building Consult the remainder of these instructions for important details that will help during the construction SPECIAL NOTE Baseboards for Frame These instructions describe installing a baseboard recommended at ground level along each side of the frame The...

Page 5: ...6212 Fabric Clip FA4482B Tek Screw QH1402 Band Clamp 102548 Cross Connector 104074 Square to Round Tube Connect Bracket 102856 End Clamp FAH009B FALB01B Carriage Bolt Hex Nut 103496 Gearbox 104624 Square Tube Fitting QH1330 Angle Bracket 102197 Aluminum U Channel 104213 Aluminum U Channel Profile 104548 End Cap Profile Doors Fans Vents 102570 Aluminum Channel Aluminum 8 H Channel Profile 102717 Ge...

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 not use shorter screws They will not hold Do not use washers on Tek screws when installing H channel ATTENTION Install all twin wall poly carbonate panels with UV protected side toward the sun UV pro...

Page 7: ...s Purlins Ground Post Frame length may differ from actual frame OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your greenhouse For details please see section Assembling the Gothic Pro Greenhouse Components See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse 1 Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble the rafters and frame and square the frame 3 Prepare and attach end pan...

Page 8: ...ground 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 needed before driving the remaining posts to the required height 8 After all corner posts are accurately installed tie a string line between the tops of the corner ground posts on the same side of the...

Page 9: ...s are set onto the ground posts 1 Select the five 5 pipes needed to assemble the first end rafter and arrange on a level surface 2 Slide four 4 end purlin clamps two on each side of the peak over the rafter pipes Position all end clamps at the rafter pipe joints Position the end clamps as shown 18G16A 166S075 18G16B NOTE Position all purlin clamps at the rafter pipe joints Consult the Quick Start ...

Page 10: ...rking the purlins ensures that an accurate spacing of the rafter assemblies is achieved and maintained during assembly Gather the Parts Pipe 1 315 x 75 swaged 131S075 Pipe 1 315 x XX plain 131P0XX Marker and tape measure NOTE The purlins are part of the assembled frame and run perpendicular to the rafter assemblies Each purlin consists of 1 315 x 75 131S075 swaged pipes number is determined by she...

Page 11: ...2 Cross connector 102548 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 leg pipes in the first set of ground posts Brace the rafter in place to keep it straight Depending on the frame size a lift and additional assistants may be needed Consult Quick Start section for de...

Page 12: ...enter 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 inches 48 on center adjust as needed and tighten the cross connector 12 Secure the cross connector to the rafter using a Tek screw See Quick Start section if needed 13 Repeat Steps 6 12 to install the first section of each purlin assembly for t...

Page 13: ...r and is attached at ground level along both sides of the frame It helps keep the ground posts in place and also prevents the frame from working into the ground when anchored Attach the baseboards to the frame on the outside of the ground posts at this time Gather the Parts Treated or recycled plastic lumber supplied by customer 1 4 x 4 Carriage Bolts and 1 4 Nuts NOTE The following procedure desc...

Page 14: ...sponsible for providing a baseboard for this frame If no baseboard is present attach the strut to the ground post using a Tek screw or other customer supplied fasteners 4 Repeat the above steps to attach the remaining side struts to the shelter 5 After securing the struts verify that all clamps are secured with a Tek screw to the rafters 6 Verify that each pipe splice purlin and rafter is secured ...

Page 15: ...ciding where to install the additional horizontal framing for accessories Consult the diagrams in the Quick Start section showing the polycarbonate panel locations and the locations of the aluminum trim and profile before repositioning any end wall vertical DO NOT REPOSITION THE END WALL VERTICALS USED AT THE SEAM OF TWO 2 POLYCARBONATE PANELS Always consult the installation guides that shipped wi...

Page 16: ...the distance between the top of the base tube and band clamp Step 7 to determine the length of the first door jamb NOTE If the measured length is longer than 99 an additional section of square tubing is required see Step 10 If the distance is 99 or shorter skip to Step 11 10 Choose one 1 square tube 102897 insert the swaged end of the long tube into the plain end of another tube and tap with a ham...

Page 17: ...er length for the width of the rough door opening 20 Using two angle brackets attach the header tube to the end wall assembly between the door jambs as shown below 21 Verify that both door jambs are plumb and recheck the width of the door opening at the top and bottom Adjust if needed NOTE Do not secure the door to the door jambs at this time 22 Use the end frame diagram to determine the number of...

Page 18: ...ining frame member 26 Choose a square to round tube connect bracket and attach the bracket to one end of the vertical frame member Use a 5 16 drill bit to drill a hole through the tube and attach the bracket to the tube using a nut and carriage bolt 27 With the square to round tube connect bracket attached to the top of the frame member place a square tube fitting on the bottom of the frame member...

Page 19: ...height determined by the installation instructions included with that accessory using QH1330 brackets Dashed lines show where additional frame tubes are installed If you are not installing any accessories the accessory framing is not needed INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME continued TAPE SHARP EDGES AND CONNECTORS After the frame is assembled check the frame for sharp edges that could damage the cover o...

Page 20: ...unlight will make the film difficult if not impossible to remove During preparation rest the edges of the panels on cardboard or other material to protect them from dirt and damage Seal the bottom edge of the panels with white vent tape Consult the polycarbonate panels Quick Start section for the location and lengths of each panel The diagrams are located at the back of these instructions ATTENTIO...

Page 21: ...er of 4 x 12 panel is used to cover the area along other side of door Always remove protective film and mark and install UV protected side to outside of greenhouse 3 Apply white vent tape to bottom of panels and then install aluminum U channel profile to panel edge adjacent to door as shown on Polycarbonate Panels diagram in Quick Start section 4 Place Panel A in position add H channel along outer...

Page 22: ...sure and cut two sections of H channel to correct length H channel is used to join two separate panels Install H channel with flat side out NOTE Cut panel to proper height after attaching to end wall frame Cut H channel to a length that allows for installation of final piece of aluminum U channel which is installed at top of all end panels after panels are cut to proper height H channel must not i...

Page 23: ...and prepare a panel as previously described to cover remaining area along door Use the remainder of 4 x 12 panel from Panel A End Cap 104548 H channel Install flat side out Trimmed polycarbonate panel above the door 9 Measure between edges of H channel at panel bottom and cut a section of end cap profile 104548 to fit between H channel Trimmed 4 x 12 Panel Not to scale B B A 14 Continue installing...

Page 24: ...ATTENTION The U channel profile 104213 for top edge of all panels dashed line below is installed last and after all profile is installed along edges and between each panel b Distance between notches is determined by degree of bend required to fit rafter c Bend U channel at notches before installing it 16 Standing outside the door install Tek screws through door frame and into end wall frame member...

Page 25: ...t results Consult the diagram below for clarification 2 Attach one section of the poly latch U channel to the side of the frame using Tek screws Attach U channel flush with the outside edge of the end wall panels Ribbon Board U channel Ribbon Board Rafter U channel must remain below the curve of the rafter NOTE Ribbon board and baseboard recommended shown in the diagram above are not included and ...

Page 26: ...e or straps near the edge of the material and below where the cover will be secured to the U channel 3 After tying the ropes to the main cover throw the ropes over the top of the greenhouse and pull the covers into place Use ropes to pull cover over the greenhouse and onto the frame ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED 4 Center cover side to side and end to end Consult the Spec Sheets for cover ident...

Page 27: ... in place 9 Move to the other end of the building and repeat the steps to secure the main cover in the U channel 10 After the cover is stretched end to end and secured using the spring and U channel move to one side of the greenhouse and repeat the steps to anchor the cover film to the first side NOTE Begin at one end of the U channel and work toward the other Another option is to begin at the mid...

Page 28: ...ed to the frame NOTE The number of pipes used in the roll up conduit assembly varies with the length of the greenhouse Roll up conduit assemblies consist of multiple sections of swaged 1 315 pipe at 75 in length part 131S075 and one 1 additional plain 1 315 pipe at a shorter length part 131P0XX determined by the greenhouse where XX represents the remaining length required to complete the roll up c...

Page 29: ...erial to the conduit with Tek screws and fabric clips evenly spaced along the conduit 4 Continue to roll the conduit until the excess cover material is wound around the conduit 5 Repeat these steps for the other side of the shelter 6 With the excess cover material rolled up on the conduit assemblies continue with the Twist of the Wrist Assembly procedure TWIST OF THE WRIST ASSEMBLY Gather the part...

Page 30: ... bearing bracket and attach the bearings as needed In some instances the bearings may come already attached Assemble as follows NOTE Single bearings are attached to the sides of the bracket and double bearings to the middle portion of the bracket Use 1 4 hex bolts and locknuts as needed Install a flat washer on both sides of each bearing to insure proper operation of bearings and the assembly 7 In...

Page 31: ...unt it on the same side of the mounting bracket 14 Finish rolling the cover conduit in a clockwise motion up to the Twist of the Wrist assembly INSTALL ANTI BILLOW ROPES Gather the Parts Eyebolts Anti Billow rope Nut and washers Anti billow ropes secure the roll up sides when they are in the down position Complete the following steps to install the ropes Repeat the steps for the remaining side TO ...

Page 32: ... no wood baseboard is present as required additional steps must be take to anchor the lower portion of the anti billow ropes 3 Move up the same end rafter and install the second eyebolt through the poly latch U channel and rafter leg NOTE If the poly latch U channel was attached to a ribbon board as suggested the eyebolt can be mounted through the poly latch channel and ribbon board 4 Attach the r...

Page 33: ...HOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 20 18 QUICK START GUIDE 18 Gothic Pro Greenhouse Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame Ground Level Height 18 0 9 6 15 16 Width 3 11 Sidewall Height FRONT Grid Represents 12 Squares ...

Page 34: ...75 18G16B Purlin Connection Notes Purlin connected to end rafter using 102856 clamp Purlin connected to mid rafters using 102548 connector Purlin connection See Connection Note Purlin connection See Connection Note Purlin connection See Connection Note 102675 1 90 Ground Post 102675 1 90 Ground Post Ground Level ...

Page 35: ...REENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 20 18 SIDE PROFILE 104848 131S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131P0255 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing 20 0 Length center to center Customer Supplied Baseboard Customer Supplied Ribbon Board ...

Page 36: ...NHOUSES AND SYSTEMS 36 Revision date 06 20 18 SIDE PROFILE 104849 131S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131P0735 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing 24 0 Length center to center Customer Supplied Baseboard Customer Supplied Ribbon Board ...

Page 37: ...HOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 20 18 SIDE PROFILE 104850 28 0 Length center to center 131S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131S075 131P0495 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing Customer Supplied Baseboard Customer Supplied Ribbon Board ...

Page 38: ...AND SYSTEMS 38 Revision date 06 20 18 32 0 Length 131S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131S075 131S075 131P0255 center to center 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing SIDE PROFILE 104851 Customer Supplied Baseboard Customer Supplied Ribbon Board ...

Page 39: ...ES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 20 18 36 0 Length 131S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131S075 131S075 131P0735 center to center 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing Customer Supplied Baseboard Customer Supplied Ribbon Board SIDE PROFILE 104852 ...

Page 40: ...D SYSTEMS 40 Revision date 06 20 18 CONNECTIONS Endwall Baserail Connection View 1 Rafter Base Rail Connection View 2 Rafter Endwall Connection View 3 Purlin End Rafter Connection View 4 Purlin Mid Rafter Connection View 5 Ground Level ...

Page 41: ...ection View 4 Purlin End Rafter Connection View 2 Rafter Base Rail Connection View 5 Purlin Mid Rafter Connection View 3 Rafter Endwall Connection QH1402 1 66 Band Clamp Endwall Rafter 104074 Sq Rnd Tube Bracket Endwall Rafter Baserail 104624 1 Way Connector Purlin Rafter 102548 1 66 Cross Connector 102856 1 66 End Clamp Rafter Purlin ...

Page 42: ...8 END FRAME DIAGRAM FRONT VIEW 82 1 4 INSDIE DIM 37 5 8 C L C L 21 3 16 C L C L 21 3 16 C L C L NOTE COLUMNS NOT DIMENIONED HAVE A NON CRITICAL PLACEMENT AND ARE USED FOR POLYCARBONATE SUPPORT ALL END FRAMING TUBES ARE FULL LENGTH OR CUT FROM 1 1 2 X 1 1 2 SQUARE TUBING ...

Page 43: ...e 06 20 18 END FRAME DIAGRAM BACK VIEW 37 5 8 C L C L 21 3 16 C L C L 21 3 16 C L C L NOTE COLUMNS NOT DIMENIONED HAVE A NON CRITICAL PLACEMENT AND ARE USED FOR POLYCARBONATE SUPPORT ALL END FRAMING TUBES ARE FULL LENGTH OR CUT FROM 1 1 2 X 1 1 2 SQUARE TUBING ...

Page 44: ...el 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 not use shorter screws They will not hold Do not use washers on Tek screws when installing H channel ATTENTION Install all twin wall poly carbonate panels with UV protected side toward the sun UV pr...

Page 45: ...ONATE PANELS FRONT VIEW USE 4 X 12 PANEL TO COVER A B H CHANNEL U CHANNEL PANEL A PANEL B 6 X 10 POLY POLY 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 END CAP ABOVE DOOR ONLY NOTE INSTALL UV PROTECTED SIDE OF PANEL TO THE OUTSIDE Ground Level NOTE Install white vent tape on bottom of polycarbonate panels ...

Page 46: ...ES AND SYSTEMS 46 Revision date 06 20 18 POLYCARBONATE PANELS BACK VIEW USE 4 X 12 PANEL TO COVER A B H CHANNEL PANEL A PANEL B 6 X 10 POLY POLY 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 12 NOTE INSTALL UV PROTECTED SIDE OF PANEL TO THE OUTSIDE Ground Level ...

Page 47: ...47 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 20 18 Page reserved for customer notes ...

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