GROWSPAN
™
GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS
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Revision date: 06.07.18
INSTALL MAIN COVER
Gather the parts:
• Main covers and inflation fan kit
• U-Channel spring (#102198)
• Ropes long enough to reach over the frame (provided
by customer)
• Box cutter or utility knife
Assembly Procedure
After the poly latch U-channel is attached to the frame,
unpack the main cover and pull into place. Ropes or straps
are typically used to pull the main cover onto and over the
frame
WARNING:
To prevent damage to the cover and to
prevent serious personal injury, DO NOT attempt to
install the main cover on windy or stormy days.
INSTALL POLY LATCH U-CHANNEL (continued)
The steps that follow describe one way to complete this
process.
ATTENTION: Install the IR film cover first! Examine the
IR film and install with the correct side facing in the
direction indicated on the film.
1. Take the cover film and position it along the base of
one side of the greenhouse.
NOTE:
Unfold the cover and locate the leading edge
The frame shown in the photos that follow differs from
actual frame. Procedure is the same.
Photo shows the cover film in position to pull over the
greenhouse.
2. Along the edge, make small holes in the cover at
evenly spaced intervals and tie rope or straps to the
cover.
NOTE:
The ropes or straps must be long enough to
reach over the top of the building to the other side.
Long buildings require additional ropes to prevent
tearing the main cover when it is pulled into place.
Keep the holes, used to attach the rope or straps, near
the edge of the material and below where the cover will
be secured to the U-channel.
Consult the Spec Sheets for cover identification. The
greenhouse is equipped with double-layer main cover and
an inflation fan kit. One cover is pulled into position and
anchored to the frame, then the inflation kit is installed, and
finally the last main cover is attached.
NOTE:
Insert shows installation of u-channel on top
of an end rafter. U-channel will bend with the curve of
rafter as it is attached.
Install screws at 12" on-center.
6. Continue to attach u-channel until it is installed on top
of
both end rafters
.
Top edge of
end rafter
Location of the side runs of U-channel and ribbon board.
3. Continue to attach u-channel to ribbon board and
work toward the other end of frame. Cut last section of
u-channel to required length so it is flush with end wall
panel.
4. Repeat these steps for remaining side.
5. After attaching u-channel to frame sides, use Tek
screws to attach the 102197 u-channel to top edge of
the end rafters.
Space at 16" on-center.
