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GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS

Revision date: 06.20.18

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104848CD 18' W x 10' H x 20' L

104849CD 18' W x 10' H x 24' L

104850CD 18' W x 10' H x 28' L

104851CD 18' W x 10' H x 32' L

104852CD 18' W x 10' H x 36' L

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Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems

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Page 1: ...x 10 H x 20 L 104849CD 18 W x 10 H x 24 L 104850CD 18 W x 10 H x 28 L 104851CD 18 W x 10 H x 32 L 104852CD 18 W x 10 H x 36 L 2018 Growers Supply All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission Photo may show a different but similar model GrowSpan Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems ...

Page 2: ...may cause serious injury and damage DOUBLE LAYER FILM INSTALLATION Greenhouses equipped with a double layer film include a layer that is Infra Red IR Retention film IMPORTANT During cover installation the IR film must be installed first Examine the film and install it according to the instructions printed on the film REQUIRED TOOLS The following list identifies the main tools needed to assemble th...

Page 3: ...ges of the 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 important details that will help during the construction ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Following the instructions as presented will help ensure the proper assembly of your greenhouse Failing to follow th...

Page 4: ... board width use 2 carriage bolts per rafter connection for the baseboard and ribbon board Evenly space the wood screws at 24 ATTENTION Consult the Main Cover Details diagram in the Quick Start section of this manual to determine where to install the ribbon board The ribbon board consists of two runs of material the first is a 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 board attached to the building frame and the second is a...

Page 5: ... 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 Square Tube Fitting QH1330 Angle Bracket 102197 Aluminum U Channel 104213 Aluminum U Channel Profile 104548 End Cap Profile Doors Fans Vents 102570 Aluminum Channel Aluminum 8 H Channel Profile 102717 Gearbox Drive 1035...

Page 6: ...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 not use shorter screws They will not hold Do not use washers on Tek screws when installing H channel ATTENTION Install all twin wall poly carbonate panels with UV protected side toward the sun UV pro...

Page 7: ...s Purlins Ground Post Frame length may differ from actual frame GrowSpan Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your greenhouse For details please see section Assembling the Gothic Pro Greenhouse Components See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse 1 Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble the rafters and frame and s...

Page 8: ...ground 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 needed before driving the remaining posts to the required height 8 After all corner posts are accurately installed tie a string line between the tops of the corner ground posts on the same side of the...

Page 9: ...s 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 rafter pipes Position all end clamps at the rafter pipe joints Position the end clamps as shown 18G16A 166S075 18G16B NOTE Position all purlin clamps at the rafter pipe joints Consult the Quick Start ...

Page 10: ...rking 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 Marker and tape measure NOTE The purlins are part of the assembled frame and run perpendicular to the rafter assemblies Each purlin consists of 1 315 x 75 131S075 swaged pipes number is determined by she...

Page 11: ...2 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 leg pipes in the 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 de...

Page 12: ...enter 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 tighten the cross connector 12 Secure the cross connector to the rafter using a Tek screw See Quick Start section if needed 13 Repeat Steps 6 12 to install the first section of each purlin assembly for t...

Page 13: ...r 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 the frame on the outside of the ground posts at this time Gather the Parts Treated or recycled plastic lumber supplied by customer 1 4 x 4 Carriage Bolts and 1 4 Nuts NOTE The following procedure desc...

Page 14: ...sponsible 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 attach the remaining side struts to the shelter 5 After securing the struts verify that all clamps are secured with a Tek screw to the rafters 6 Verify that each pipe splice purlin and rafter is secured ...

Page 15: ...ciding 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 trim and profile before repositioning any end wall vertical DO NOT REPOSITION THE END WALL VERTICALS USED AT THE SEAM OF TWO 2 POLYCARBONATE PANELS Always consult the installation guides that shipped wi...

Page 16: ...the 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 is required see Step 10 If the distance is 99 or shorter skip to Step 11 10 Choose one 1 square tube 102897 insert the swaged end of the long tube into the plain end of another tube and tap with a ham...

Page 17: ...er 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 plumb and recheck the width of the door opening at the top and bottom Adjust if needed NOTE Do not secure the door to the door jambs at this time 22 Use the end frame diagram to determine the number of...

Page 18: ...ining 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 bracket to the tube using a nut and carriage bolt 27 With the square to round tube connect bracket attached to the top of the frame member place a square tube fitting on the bottom of the frame member...

Page 19: ...height 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 accessories the accessory framing is not needed INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME continued TAPE SHARP EDGES AND CONNECTORS After the frame is assembled check the frame for sharp edges that could damage the cover o...

Page 20: ...unlight 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 of the panels with white vent tape Consult the polycarbonate panels Quick Start section for the location and lengths of each panel The diagrams are located at the back of these instructions ATTENTIO...

Page 21: ...m of panels and then install aluminum U channel profile to panel edge adjacent to door as shown on Polycarbonate Panels diagram in Quick Start section 4 Place Panel A in position add H channel along outer edge and attach to end wall framing using long Tek screws FA4484B Cut from a 4 x 12 Panel Not to scale A NOTE Consult end wall diagrams located in Quick Start section for on center dimensions Rem...

Page 22: ...sure 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 frame Cut H channel to a length that allows for installation of final piece of aluminum U channel which is installed at top of all end panels after panels are cut to proper height H channel must not i...

Page 23: ...and 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 above the door Trimmed 4 x 12 Panel Not to scale B B A 14 Continue installing polycarbonate panels and aluminum profile in locations shown on end panel diagrams Quick Start section for front and back...

Page 24: ...b Distance between notches is determined by degree of bend required to fit rafter c Bend U channel at notches before installing it 16 Standing outside the door install Tek screws through door frame and into end wall frame member to secure the door 17 Repeat procedure as needed to install remaining end panels for other end of greenhouse NOTE Consult Quick Start section for additional information 18...

Page 25: ... ribbon board using wood screws is required Consult the diagram below for clarification 2 Attach one section of poly latch U channel to ribbon board using FA4652 wood screws Attach U channel flush with outside edge of the end wall panels Space screws at 16 on center throughout length 48 Ribbon Board Rafter Rafter 2 x 6 or 2 x 4 Board 1 x 4 Board Installed later in these instructions 1 4 x 4 Carria...

Page 26: ...r 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 the covers into place Use ropes to pull cover over the greenhouse and onto the frame ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED Center cover side to side and end to end IMPORTANT To prevent damage to the main cover during installation additional personnel and lifts may be nee...

Page 27: ...d in place 8 Move to the other end of the building and repeat the steps to secure the main cover in the U channel 9 After the cover is stretched end to end and secured using the spring and U channel move to one side of the greenhouse and repeat the steps to anchor the cover film to the first side Photos show installing the spring into the U channel on the outside of the greenhouse The process is t...

Page 28: ...material the material that extends beyond the end rafters should remain in place to more easily re stretch the film if needed 14 Install drop down curtain FRAME CHECK Before you attach the drop down curtain inspect the frame for sharp edges or fasteners that could damage the curtain or kit components 1 Verify that all frame members are properly secured 2 Verify that all bolts and clamps are tight ...

Page 29: ...aseboard FRAME CHECK AND CURTAIN PREPARATION 1 Attach the second board to the ribbon board using FA4652 wood screws as shown in the diagram to the left 2 Verify that the baseboard is installed properly at ground level The baseboard must be level for the drop down curtain to install and function properly 3 Gather the boards needed for the retaining board of the baseboard See diagram above 4 Collect...

Page 30: ...g 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 mounting plate may differ from what is shown Gearbox Mounting Holes Axle Hole Plate Mounting Holes NOTE Do not position the mounting plate in a location where purlins clamps or other frame components will interfere with ...

Page 31: ...y differ slightly from those shown in the diagrams 1 4 x 2 bolt and 1 4 nuts 131S075 Pipe plain end 102717 Drive 3 pieces Mounting bolts included with the mounting plate 1 4 x 4 carriage bolts and 1 4 nuts to mount plate to end rafter Diagram shows the assembled components 10 Carefully lift the assembly and insert the tapered free end of the 131S075 pipe through the 2 axle conduit hole in the end ...

Page 32: ...e identification NOTE Do not allow the free end of the axle to touch the inside surface of the end wall Trim pipe if needed Axle must turn freely 18 After installing 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 gearbox and test the assembly using the crank ...

Page 33: ...shaft of the eye screw and twist the eye screw into the ribbon board next to the first rafter to secure the pulley NOTE Position the eye screw and pulley a few inches away from and on either side of the rafter Pulley should hang freely from the eye screw Install eye screw as shown or on either the bottom or inside surface of the attached ribbon board Do not overtighten the screw 3 Move to the next...

Page 34: ...on 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 curtain panel 5 Complete the curtain conduit installation by cutting the conduit so that it extends from the panel pocket approximately 1 at each end Tapered Swaged End 6 Align the curtain and the installed curtain...

Page 35: ...ed for proper curtain operation 13 Drive two 2 FA4482 Tek screws with neo bonded washers 102921 into the axle conduit where the cord is located Do not fully seat the Tek screws to the conduit Allow space to remain between the washer and conduit 14 Verify that the curtain conduit remains against the baseboard and pull the slack from the cord 15 Weave the cord around the Tek screws as shown and tigh...

Page 36: ...t 1 x 2 to adequately secure the curtain to the baseboard See the diagram below for an example Diagram may show a different frame and curtain assembly INSTALL THE DROP DOWN CURTAIN continued Panel Pocket with Conduit 2 Move to the bottom of the panel and with assistance evenly stretch the panel end to end along the baseboard 3 Take the first section of customer supplied retaining board and place i...

Page 37: ...es below the backer board Actual frame and cover may differ from what is shown in these photos Install the Anti Billow Ropes The anti billow rope is installed along the outside of the frame and stretches between the ribbon board and the baseboard Install the rope in short sections along each side DO NOT INSTALL THE ROPE AS A SINGLE LENGTH Complete these steps 1 Beginning at one end rafter take two...

Page 38: ... components remain tight and in good condition Verify that the curtain components are in good working condition Do not allow drop down curtain to remain in the down position for extended periods Raise the curtain to allow it to dry and for cleaning Replace cords used to raise and lower curtain and anti billow rope immediately if worn or broken Remove debris and objects that can accumulate on the g...

Page 39: ...HOUSES 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 FRONT Grid Represents 12 Squares ...

Page 40: ...75 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 Connection Note Purlin connection See Connection Note 102675 1 90 Ground Post 102675 1 90 Ground Post Ground Level ...

Page 41: ...REENHOUSES 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 Customer Supplied Ribbon Board ...

Page 42: ...NHOUSES AND SYSTEMS 42 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 Customer Supplied Ribbon Board ...

Page 43: ...HOUSES 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 Customer Supplied Ribbon Board ...

Page 44: ...AND SYSTEMS 44 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 Baseboard Customer Supplied Ribbon Board ...

Page 45: ...ES 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 Ribbon Board SIDE PROFILE 104852 ...

Page 46: ...D SYSTEMS 46 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 Rafter Connection View 5 Ground Level ...

Page 47: ...ection 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 Tube Bracket Endwall Rafter Baserail 104624 1 Way Connector Purlin Rafter 102548 1 66 Cross Connector 102856 1 66 End Clamp Rafter Purlin ...

Page 48: ...8 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 FRAMING TUBES ARE FULL LENGTH OR CUT FROM 1 1 2 X 1 1 2 SQUARE TUBING ...

Page 49: ...e 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 TUBES ARE FULL LENGTH OR CUT FROM 1 1 2 X 1 1 2 SQUARE TUBING ...

Page 50: ...el 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 not use shorter screws They will not hold Do not use washers on Tek screws when installing H channel ATTENTION Install all twin wall poly carbonate panels with UV protected side toward the sun UV pr...

Page 51: ...ONATE 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 OUTSIDE Ground Level NOTE Install white vent tape on bottom of polycarbonate panels ...

Page 52: ...ES AND SYSTEMS 52 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 PANEL TO THE OUTSIDE Ground Level ...

Page 53: ...53 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 20 18 Space below is reserved for customer notes ...

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