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GROWSPAN

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GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS

Revision date: 06.20.18

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DIMENSIONS

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

Summary of Contents for Growers Supply GrowSpan Gothic Pro Series

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 permi...

Page 2: ...ions 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...

Page 3: ...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 p...

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 imp...

Page 5: ...212 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 Squa...

Page 6: ...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: ...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...

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: ...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 r...

Page 10: ...king 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 Mark...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...nter 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 tigh...

Page 13: ...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 t...

Page 14: ...ponsible 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 atta...

Page 15: ...iding 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 tri...

Page 16: ...he 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 i...

Page 17: ...r 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 pl...

Page 18: ...ning 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 b...

Page 19: ...eight 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 accessor...

Page 20: ...nlight 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...

Page 21: ...r 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...

Page 22: ...ure 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 f...

Page 23: ...nd 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...

Page 24: ...TTENTION 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...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...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 th...

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 mo...

Page 28: ...d 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...

Page 29: ...rial 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...

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...

Page 31: ...nt 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...

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 pol...

Page 33: ...OUSES 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 FRO...

Page 34: ...5 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 Co...

Page 35: ...EENHOUSES 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 Custo...

Page 36: ...HOUSES 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 Custo...

Page 37: ...OUSES 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 C...

Page 38: ...ND 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 Baseboa...

Page 39: ...S 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...

Page 40: ...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 Raf...

Page 41: ...ction 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 Tu...

Page 42: ...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...

Page 43: ...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 TU...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...NATE 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 OUTSI...

Page 46: ...S 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 PAN...

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

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