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GROWSPAN
™
GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS
Revision date: 06.06.18 113836_37_38_39DD
Gather parts:
• All rafter assemblies and purlin pipe
• Band clamps (#QH1402)
• Cross connector (#102548)
• 5/16" x 2-1/2" machine bolts (FAG336B) and
5/16" nuts (FALB02B)
• Lifts, ladders, and assistants
• Rope or cable
1. Carefully stand the
first end rafter
, slide a band clamp
onto each rafter leg, and place rafter in 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 details.
Rafter shown differs in design.
2. Secure rafter to ground posts using 5/16" x 2 1/2"
(FAG336B) bolts and nuts (FALB02B).
Use the top
hole in ground post to secure rafter.
Rafter shown differs in design.
ATTENTION:
Stand the rafter so the nuts and bolts
of the end clamps are to the inside of the frame. See
diagram—Step 8.
3. Use rope or cable to keep the rafter in position.
4. Carefully position first interior rafter in place and secure
to the ground posts as previously described.
Rafter shown differs in design.
1st Interior Rafter
End Rafter
FRAME ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Baseboards (strongly recommended) shown in the
diagrams throughout these instructions are not included
and
must be supplied by the customer
.
Contact customer service at 1-800-245-9881 to purchase
baseboards, or for additional information.
Front
Back
Inside of
Shelter
Outside of
Shelter
Rafter
Ground
Post
Band
Clamp
