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GROWSPAN

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GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES

Revision date: 06.26.18

106213_14_15_16

Space below is reserved for customer notes.

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Summary of Contents for GrowSpan Gothic Premium 106213

Page 1: ...ONS 106213 18 W x 12 H x 20 L 106214 18 W x 12 H x 24 L 106215 18 W x 12 H x 28 L 106216 18 W x 12 H x 32 L 2018 Growers Supply All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission Photo may show a different but similar model GrowSpan Gothic Premium Greenhouses ...

Page 2: ...he following suggestions and precautions 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 the site or anchoring the structure Location should be away from structures that could cause snow to drift on or around the building Do not position the greenhouse ...

Page 3: ...s 12 Install main roof panels 13 Read the care and maintenance information in next column POLYCARBONATE PANELS Do not allow panels to remain in direct sunlight with protective film in place Doing so will cause protective film to become difficult if not impossible to remove before installation Store panels indoors or cover with a light colored tarp until you are ready to install PANEL AND RIDGE CAP...

Page 4: ...Sheets 2 Verify that all parts listed on the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets are present If anything is missing or you have questions consult the Pictorial Parts Guide and all diagrams for clarification or contact Customer Service NOTE At this time you do not need to open the plastic bags containing smaller parts such as fasteners or washers if equipped QUICK START GUIDE For a quick overview of the ...

Page 5: ...ound Tube Connect Bracket QH1330 Angle Bracket 102856 End Clamp 102548 Cross Connector QH1073 Post Driver 104548 End Cap Profile Doors Fans Vents Aluminum 8 H Channel Profile 102921B FA4484B Neo bonded Galvanized Washers and Long Tek Screws FAH009B FALB01B Carriage Bolt Hex Nut 104624 Square Tube Fitting 104213 Aluminum U Channel Profile 111929 H Channel Clear ASSEMBLY NOTE Install Tek screws usin...

Page 6: ...hannel 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 polycarbonate panels with UV protected side toward the sun UV...

Page 7: ...s when installing the end clamps cross connectors and purlins Purlins Ground Post Frame length may differ from actual frame Ridge Cap GrowSpan Gothic Premium Greenhouses OVERVIEW See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse 1 Locate required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble rafters and frame 3 Anchor frame 4 Assemble and install end walls 5 Install door 6 Prepare and att...

Page 8: ...ner 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...

Page 9: ...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 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 18G166SS401D 166S051 18G166SS403 NOTE Position all purlin clamps at the rafter pipe joints Consult...

Page 10: ...ed Pre marking 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 determin...

Page 11: ...ine 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 details Rafter shown differs in design 2 Sec...

Page 12: ... 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 the first two...

Page 13: ... information and install side struts ANCHOR THE ASSEMBLED FRAME At this point anchor the greenhouse frame Consult the MUST READ document for anchoring information and suggestions Please call customer service at 1 800 245 9881 for additional anchoring information CAUTION The anchor assembly is an integral part of the greenhouse construction Improper anchoring may cause instability and failure of th...

Page 14: ...n deciding 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 shippe...

Page 15: ...easure 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 wit...

Page 16: ...proper 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 numbe...

Page 17: ...remaining 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 me...

Page 18: ...ubes to the required length Consult the End Wall Diagram 3 Attach these horizontal frame tubes between the vertical frame tubes of the end wall at the required 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...

Page 19: ...e 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 ATTENTION Panels must be position as shown on the panel diagr...

Page 20: ...wall framing using long Tek screws FA4484B Install H channel with flat side out NOTE Consult end wall diagrams located in Quick Start section for on center dimensions Remember to account for installation of H channel Space screws evenly at 16 when securing panels DO NOT USE WASHERS WHEN SECURING H CHANNEL TO END WALL FRAMING Remainder of 4 x 12 panel is used to cover area along other side of door ...

Page 21: ...H channel 12 Cut and prepare a panel as previously described to cover remaining area along door Use the remainder of 4 x 12 panel from Step 1 Panel A Measure Width center to center END PANEL INSTALLATION continued 5 With panel secured in place cut top to proper size using rafter as a guide ATTENTION Skip this step if desired and complete it once all panels are installed Review roof panel installat...

Page 22: ... procedures as needed to install remaining end panels for other end of greenhouse NOTE Consult Quick Start section for additional information 18 Continue with Main Cover Installation procedures on the next pages ATTENTION In above photo top of panel is removed using a power tool equipped with a round cutting bit Greenhouse in photo used for illustration only It is of a different model 16 Standing ...

Page 23: ...23 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES Revision date 06 26 18 106213_14_15_16 Space below is reserved for customer notes ...

Page 24: ...s 3 Install ridge cap 4 Repeating Steps 1 3 work toward other end of frame until all panels and ridge cap sections are installed 5 Attach aluminum profile to lower edge of upper panel and secure using Tek screws and washers 6 Seal panels and profile 7 Continue with baseboard installation if used ASSEMBLY NOTE Install Tek screws using a clutched drill driver running approximately 750 RPM while appl...

Page 25: ...ected 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 3 Move to opposite end of panel and cover open cells using DH8007 foil tape NOTE Panel end with vent tape is the bottom panel end capped with foil tape is the top 4 Place panel on a covered surface and i...

Page 26: ... not align check that rafters are spaced at 48 on center from ground post along one side to those on opposite 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 edge IMPORTANT Space screws at 16 on center Install last screws at top of panel 7 from panel en...

Page 27: ...anels into 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 attach any H channel along the edge b With an assistant stationed along side and someone near panel top insert lower corner of panel into H channel of installed panel c With someone pushing gen...

Page 28: ... 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 rafters as previously described using FA4484B Tek screws and 102921 washers 1 Top edge of panel NOTE This allows space for installation of the 104213 U channel once panel is installed This distance ...

Page 29: ...3 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 screw and washer driven through pre drilled hole through upper roof panel and into 104548 end cap positioned inside the frame under cap Do not over tighten Tek screws Seal joint between ridge cap and pane...

Page 30: ...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 A Align Panel Ends IMPORTANT BEFORE INSTALLING NEXT SET OF UPPER PANELS SKIP TO AND READ THE SECTION THAT DESCRIBES THE INSTALLATION OF U CHANNEL AND OVERLAP BRACING NEXT PAGE DEPENDING ON AVAILABLE LIFTS AND ASSISTANTS...

Page 31: ...gth 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 tight against panel 1 5 x1 5 Tube View from inside the shelter Foil tape at top of lower panel ATTENTION Align and install tube as shown to secure upper and lower panels together at overlap seam View ...

Page 32: ...nformation on next page ATTENTION If you are not installing a baseboard skip to and continue by sealing greenhouse using the supplied silicone sealant View from outside of the shelter Upper Panel Installed 104213 U Channel Lower Panel Step 7 5 With tube aligned and someone holding it in place inside the greenhouse drive FA4484B Tek screws with neo bonded washers through from the outside into the 1...

Page 33: ...utside of Shelter After installing all panels installing baseboards is strongly recommended Minimum size is 2 x 6 Length determined by building 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 protects the lower section of all panels In addition baseboards help keep ground posts properly seated...

Page 34: ...l to U channel 2 Seal seams between H channel and ends of U channel 4 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 5 Seal joint where ridge cap and panel meet if this was not done during assembly 6 Cut a few pieces of foam gasket material 104710 and use to seal opening at peak of each end rafter Foam Gasket Mater...

Page 35: ...condition Remove debris and objects that 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 snow Check contents of shelter to verify that nothing is touching panels that could cause damage If greenhouse is disassembled and moved inspect all parts and c...

Page 36: ...ES 36 106213_14_15_16 Revision date 06 26 18 QUICK START GUIDE 18 Gothic Premium Greenhouse Sidewall 18 0 Height Width 4 5 11 5 1 2 Height Grid Represents 12 Squares FRONT Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame Ground Level ...

Page 37: ...UM GREENHOUSES Revision date 06 26 18 106213_14_15_16 FRONT PROFILE 102675 102675 18G166SS401D 18G166SS401D 166S051 166S051 18G166SS403 Ends 102856 Middle 102548 Ends 102856 Middle 102548 Ends 102856 Middle 102548 Ground Level ...

Page 38: ...MIUM GREENHOUSES 38 106213_14_15_16 Revision date 06 26 18 SIDE PROFILE 106213 Length 20 0 Center to Center 4 0 On Center Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131P0255 Customer Supplied Baseboard Ground Level ...

Page 39: ...PREMIUM GREENHOUSES Revision date 06 26 18 106213_14_15_16 SIDE PROFILE 106214 Length Center to Center 24 0 4 0 On Center Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131P0735 Customer Supplied Baseboard Ground Level ...

Page 40: ... GREENHOUSES 40 106213_14_15_16 Revision date 06 26 18 SIDE PROFILE 106215 131S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131S075 131P0495 Length Center to Center 28 0 4 0 On Center Rafter Spacing Customer Supplied Baseboard Ground Level ...

Page 41: ...EMIUM GREENHOUSES Revision date 06 26 18 106213_14_15_16 SIDE PROFILE 106216 131S075 131S075 131S075 Purlin Run 131S075 131S075 131P0255 Length Center to Center 32 0 4 0 On Center Rafter Spacing Customer Supplied Baseboard ...

Page 42: ... 106213_14_15_16 Revision date 06 26 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 43: ...Connection 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 44: ...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 Ground Level ATTENTION Measure the door that shipped with the greenhouse and frame the end wall rough door opening based on those dimensions ...

Page 45: ...14_15_16 END FRAME DIAGRAM BACK VIEW 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 37 5 8 C L C L 21 3 16 C L C L 21 3 16 C L C L Ground Level ...

Page 46: ...hannel 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 polycarbonate panels with UV protected side toward the sun UV...

Page 47: ...te 06 26 18 106213_14_15_16 POLYCARBONATE PANELS FRONT VIEW 6 X 10 POLY 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY USE 4 X 12 PANEL TO COVER A B PANEL A PANEL B H CHANNEL U CHANNEL END CAP ABOVE DOOR ONLY NOTE INSTALL UV PROTECTED SIDE OF PANEL TO THE OUTSIDE Ground Level ...

Page 48: ...ES 48 106213_14_15_16 Revision date 06 26 18 POLYCARBONATE PANELS BACK VIEW 6 X 10 POLY 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 12 POLY USE 4 X 12 PANEL TO COVER A B PANEL A PANEL B H CHANNEL NOTE INSTALL UV PROTECTED SIDE OF PANEL TO THE OUTSIDE Ground Level ...

Page 49: ...EENHOUSES Revision date 06 26 18 106213_14_15_16 MAIN COVER DETAILS R a f t e r H C h a n n e l P o ly c a r b P o ly c a r b 1 0 4 2 1 3 104213 4 6 Overlap Cut this panel from a 116051 Panel 47 1 4 x 144 116051 Panel 47 1 4 x 144 ...

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