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GROWSPAN
™
GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS
Revision date: 06.06.18 113836_37_38_39
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Following the instructions as presented will help ensure
the proper assembly of your greenhouse. Failing to follow
these steps may result in an improperly assembled and
anchored greenhouse and can void all warranty and
protection the owner is entitled to.
Steps outlining assembly are as follows:
1. Verify that all parts are included in the shipment. Notify
customer service for questions or concerns.
2. Read these instructions, the Must Read document, and
all additional documentation included with the shipment
before
you begin.
3. Gather tools, bracing, ladders (and lifts), and
assistance needed to assemble greenhouse.
4. Check the weather
before
you install the roof cover
and any panels (if equipped). Do not install covers or
panels on a windy or stormy day.
5. Re-evaluate location and site based on information and
precautions presented in the documentation included
with shipment.
6. Prepare site (if applicable).
7. Assemble frame components in the order they are
presented.
8. Assemble frame including struts (if equipped).
9. Consult the MUST READ document and properly
anchor the assembled frame.
10. Install end wall.
11. Install, tighten, and secure end panels and doors.
12. Install, tighten, and secure the main cover. This applies
to fabric and film covers that stretch over the frame.
13. Read the care and maintenance information at the end
of these instructions.
LIST OF WORDS AND PHRASES
Before you begin, it is important to become familiar with the
words and phrases used in this instruction manual.
These words and phrases are common to most
GrowSpan™ shelters and identify the different shelter
parts. (Some are used in this document. Others may not
apply to this particular shelter.) These terms describe the
shipped parts and can also be found on the materials list/
spec sheets included with the shipment. To aid in the
assembly, read the following definitions before you begin.
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Band Clamp:
Clamp used to connect end wall framing
to rafter pipe. In some cases, band clamps are also
used to connect diagonal struts.
•
Clip or Fabric Clip:
A short, half-section piece of
conduit (cut lengthwise) used to secure end panel
to 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 some
main cover and end panels (if equipped). Purlins and
some strut assemblies also consist of connected pipes
to form a conduit. Each pipe joint of a conduit assembly
is secured with a self-tapping Tek screw to prevent
separation.
•
Cross Connector:
Any one of the metal brackets
used to "connect" or secure a purlin to a rafter. Cross-
connectors are typically pictured on the Pictorial Parts
Guide page or in the Quick Start section (if present).
•
End Panel:
Fabric or material used to cover end walls.
•
Must Read Document:
This document includes
building and shelter anchoring instructions, steps for
end wall reinforcement, safety precautions, and notices
and warnings. Must Read document is sent with all
shelters and buildings. If you did not receive a Must
Read document, contact Customer Service to request
the document.
•
On-Center:
Term used to describe a measurement
taken from the vertical center of the rafter or frame
member to the vertical center of another.
•
Purlin:
Pipe assembly that runs perpendicular to
the rafters or framework that supports the main cover.
Purlins are found on the sides and roof areas of the
assembled frame, are evenly spaced, and typically run
from the front to back of the shelter.
•
Plain or Straight Pipe:
A term used to describe a pipe
that has the same diameter or width throughout its
entire length.
•
Strut:
A strut is usually a length of pipe with two
flattened ends and is used for diagonal bracing of the
shelter frame. A strut is typically secured to the frame
work by special brackets and bolts.
•
Swaged End or Swaged Pipe:
The term “swaged''
refers to the tapered end of the pipe or tube. Swaged
ends of a pipe can be inserted into couplers and the
straight ends of other pipes.
•
Tek Screw:
A self-tapping fastener used to secure pipe
joints and to fasten brackets to rafters.
