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GROWSPAN

™

GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS

Revision date: 06.06.18 113836_37_38_39DD

H-CHANNE

USE 4' X 8'

PANEL TO COVER

A &

6' X 10' POLY

4' X 8' POLY

6' X 10' POLY

PANEL

NOTE: INSTALL UV-PROTECTED SIDE OF PANEL TO THE OUTSIDE.

POL

YCARBONA

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ANELS - BACK (NO DOORS)

Ground Level

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Page 1: ...H x 28 L 113837DD 20 W x 12 H x 36 L 113838DD 20 W x 12 H x 48 L 113839DD 20 W x 12 H x 72 L Photo may show a different but similar model Polycarbonate Roof with 5 2 oz Drop Down Side Panels 2018 Grow...

Page 2: ...the proper 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 locati...

Page 3: ...tall polycarbonate panels 13 Install drop down side panels 14 Read the care and maintenance information at the end of these instructions POLYCARBONATE PANELS Do not allow panels to remain in direct su...

Page 4: ...ing the FA4652 supplied fasteners End Panel of Shelter Curtain Panel Ground Level Baseboard and Retaining Board The diagram shows a customer supplied ribbon board as attached to the frame Rafter 2 x 6...

Page 5: ...Round Tube Connect Bracket 102856 End Clamp FAH009B FALB01B Carriage Bolt Hex Nut 103496 Gearbox 104624 Square Tube Fitting QH1330 Angle Bracket 104213 Aluminum U Channel Profile 104548 End Cap Profil...

Page 6: ...H channel 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...

Page 7: ...d Rafter Interior Rafter Baseboard is supplied by customer Finished Grade Purlins Ground Post GrowSpan Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems OVERVIEW See illustration below to identify main parts of gree...

Page 8: ...the length center to center and drive the next corner ground post 6 Repeat the same step for the last corner post NOTE Distance measured diagonally between corner posts must be equal for building to...

Page 9: ...ps for side struts are installed when the two 2 end rafters 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...

Page 10: ...Instead cross connectors are attached during the frame assembly 2 Insert swaged ends of rafter pipes into plain ends and secure each joint with an FA4482B Tek screw NOTE For longer frames it may be ea...

Page 11: ...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 th...

Page 12: ...cross connector Interior Rafter Purlin 11 Secure cross connector to rafter and to purlin using FA4482B Tek screws See details in Quick Start section if needed 12 Repeat Steps 6 12 to install the first...

Page 13: ...uilding length Materials for baseboards are supplied by the customer Fasteners to secure baseboards to frame are included with building A baseboard 2 x 6 minimum provides a mounting surface for lower...

Page 14: ...frame If no baseboard is present attach strut to ground post using a FA4484B Tek screws or other customer supplied fasteners 4 Repeat above steps to attach the remaining side struts 5 After securing s...

Page 15: ...labeled as NON CRITICAL on end frame diagrams when deciding where to install the additional horizontal framing for accessories Consult the diagrams in the Quick Start section showing the polycarbonate...

Page 16: ...9 tube 9 Measure the required length for the door frame tube NOTE Length is measured between top of base tube and band clamp Step 7 on rafter 10 On assembled frame member mark length determined in Ste...

Page 17: ...n FA4482B Tek screw through the back side of each door frame tube to secure the tube splice 19 Choose a 102897 tube for door header and cut length to the width of rough door opening Cut off part of sw...

Page 18: ...not tighten 31 Verify that frame member is plumb and use FA4482B Tek screws to secure 104624 fitting to base tube and frame member 32 Tighten band clamp and install an FA4482B short Tek screw through...

Page 19: ...If back wall does not include an optional double door kit consult the end frame diagram to install the vertical frame tubes in the framed door opening Dashed lines show where additional frame tubes a...

Page 20: ...ith white vent tape Consult polycarbonate panels Quick Start section for the location and lengths of each panel The diagrams are located near the back of these instructions ATTENTION Panels must be po...

Page 21: ...differ Continue installing panels and aluminum profile in the locations shown on the end panel diagrams Quick Start section for the front and back end walls U channel profile 104213 is also installed...

Page 22: ...needed Install panels with UV protected side to the outside toward the sun 5 Center the panel on the door frame 6 Use FA4484B Tek screws and neo bonded galvanized washers to attach panel to horizonta...

Page 23: ...other door Locations of door hinges may vary 13 At top and sides of end wall door opening on the inside of the frame attach end cap 104548 and allow it to extend below header and into the frame openi...

Page 24: ...e inside frame of the door that includes the chain latch Diagram may show a different frame used for illustration purposes only NOTE This section of end cap acts as a stop for the remaining door of th...

Page 25: ...el overlaps lower panel by six 6 inches 4 Install ridge cap 5 Repeating Steps 1 3 work toward other end of frame until all panels and ridge cap sections are installed 6 Attach aluminum profile to lowe...

Page 26: ...drop down panel Required distance from finished grade to bottom of roof panels is 42 1 Measure and mark the height of drop down side panel at 42 on the end rafter at one end of the greenhouse 2 Move t...

Page 27: ...protected 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...

Page 28: ...e side Adjust rafters as needed Duct tape can be used in small pieces to hold H channel in place along panel edges Do not allow to work loose during installation H channel to remain tight to panel edg...

Page 29: ...H channel 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 atta...

Page 30: ...inside 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...

Page 31: ...ap 23 Attach 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...

Page 32: ...all upper 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 IMPOR...

Page 33: ...ngth 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 34: ...le shown Inside Greenhouse Outside Greenhouse 104213 U Channel Lower Panel 104779 Backer Tube inside greenhouse Upper Panel FA4484B Tek Screw 102921 Neo Bonded Washer FRAME CHECK Before you attach the...

Page 35: ...to secure curtain when it is in the up or closed position Ribbon Board Baseboard Rafter 2 x 6 Board 1 x 4 Board FA4652 Wood Screws 1 4 x 4 Carriage Bolts Polycarbonate Panel RIBBON BOARD INSTALLATION...

Page 36: ...the plate mounting holes with the center of the end rafter 3 Mark plate mounting hole locations and drill the holes Use a 1 4 drill bit for the mounting holes 103544 Mounting Plate Figure 1 Actual mou...

Page 37: ...carriage bolts 1 4 lock nuts and 1 4 flat washers NOTE Cover is not shown in the above diagram Diagram shows gearbox mounted to the end rafter on the outside of the end wall cover 12 Move inside the...

Page 38: ...talling all sections of axle conduit for the first drop down curtain assembly verify that the axle conduit is level and that each conduit splice is secured with a Tek screw Step 14 19 Move to the gear...

Page 39: ...ide of the frame 4 Continue installing wood screws washers and pulleys into the ribbon board next to each rafter until all pulleys are installed along both sides of the shelter 5 Install the curtain c...

Page 40: ...8 section to the first plain end over tapered swaged end and tape the conduit joint using duct tape 4 Continue adding conduit sections and taping each joint until the conduit is as long as the curtai...

Page 41: ...Tek screws as shown and tighten the screws to secure the cord to the axle 16 Move to the next pulley position and repeat the steps to measure cut and attach another cord to the curtain and axle condui...

Page 42: ...d CAUTION Do not attempt to attach the curtain to the baseboard during stormy or windy conditions or when such conditions are expected 1 Using the supplied crank handle roll the curtain panel up to wi...

Page 43: ...ye screw to either the baseboard or ribbon board depending on pattern 3 Continue installing eye screws until you reach the other end rafter and finish installation by repeating Step 1 4 Install eye sc...

Page 44: ...U channel 5 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 6 Seal joint where ridge cap and panel meet if this was n...

Page 45: ...t 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 polycarbonate panels when removing...

Page 46: ..._39DD Revision date 06 06 18 QUICK START GUIDE 20 Gothic Pro Greenhouse Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame Finished Grade Finished Grade Shelter Height 11 11 5 8 4 5 Sidewall 20 0 Shel...

Page 47: ...401D 20G166SS401D PURLIN CONNECTION SEE CONNECTION NOTE 20G166SS403 PURLIN CONNECTION SEE CONNECTION NOTE 166S064 PURLIN CONNECTION SEE CONNECTION NOTE 166S064 PURLIN CONNECTION SEE CONNECTION NOTE 10...

Page 48: ...EMS 48 113836_37_38_39DD Revision date 06 06 18 SIDE PROFILE 113836 Baseboards Supplied by Customer 28 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0495 4 Runs of Pipe Assem...

Page 49: ...MS Revision date 06 06 18 113836_37_38_39DD SIDE PROFILE 113837 Baseboards Supplied by Customer 36 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 131S075 4 Runs of Pipe A...

Page 50: ...6_37_38_39DD Revision date 06 06 18 SIDE PROFILE 113838 48 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 4 Runs of Pipe Assembly Used for Purlin runs 131S075 131S075 131...

Page 51: ...8 113836_37_38_39DD SIDE PROFILE 113839 Baseboards Supplied by Customer 72 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075...

Page 52: ...ONS RAFTER GROUND POST VIEW 7 VERTICAL HORIZONTAL CONNECTION VIEW 4 PURLIN MID RAFTER CONNECTION VIEW 1 RAFTER STRUT CONNECTION VIEW 6 PURLIN END RAFTER CONNECTION VIEW 2 RAFTER ENDWALL CONNECTION VIE...

Page 53: ...LL COLUMN RAFTER CHORD RAFTER CHORD TEK SCREW 14 X 1 RAFTER CHORD CONNECTION RAFTER STRUT VIEW 6 STRUT QH1304 QH1402 104675 1X 5 16 X 2 1 2 HEX BOLT RAFTER CHORD 1X 5 16 NUT ADDITIONAL HOLE FOR CUSTOM...

Page 54: ...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 CRITICAL PLACEMENT AND ARE USED F...

Page 55: ...55 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 06 18 113836_37_38_39DD CONNECTION END WALL DETAILS...

Page 56: ...AME DIAGRAM 48 C L C 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...

Page 57: ...H channel 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...

Page 58: ...06 06 18 POLYCARBONATE PANELS FRONT WITH DOORS H CHANNEL U CHANNEL USE 4 X 8 PANEL TO COVER A B 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY ONE HALF 4 X 8 POLY 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY ONE HALF 4 X 8 POLY 6 X 10 POLY PANEL...

Page 59: ...ate 06 06 18 113836_37_38_39DD H CHANNEL USE 4 X 8 PANEL TO COVER A B 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 6 X 10 POLY PANEL B PANEL A NOTE INSTALL UV PROTECTED SIDE OF PANEL TO THE...

Page 60: ...ion date 06 06 18 MAIN COVER DETAILS FINISHED GRADE 104213 4 6 Overlap 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 Upper Panel Use one 1 116049 47 1 4 x 96 Cut to Fit Lower...

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