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GROWSPAN

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GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES

Revision date: 06.26.18

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DIMENSIONS

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

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GrowSpan

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Gothic Premium Greenhouses

Summary of Contents for GrowSpan Gothic Premium Series

Page 1: ...NS 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 m...

Page 2: ...e 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...

Page 3: ...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 wi...

Page 4: ...heets 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...

Page 5: ...und 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...

Page 6: ...annel 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 fram...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...er 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...

Page 9: ...afters 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...

Page 10: ...d 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 131...

Page 11: ...ne 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 post...

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 cros...

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 s...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...asure 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 t...

Page 16: ...roper 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 ar...

Page 17: ...emaining 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 t...

Page 18: ...bes 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 ins...

Page 19: ...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 polyc...

Page 20: ...all 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 installati...

Page 21: ...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 INSTALLATI...

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...

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: ...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...

Page 25: ...cted 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 Mo...

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 pl...

Page 27: ...nels 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 d...

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...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...ll 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 I...

Page 31: ...th 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 t...

Page 32: ...formation 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 Insta...

Page 33: ...tside 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 custo...

Page 34: ...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...

Page 35: ...ondition 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 dam...

Page 36: ...S 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 len...

Page 37: ...M 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 M...

Page 38: ...IUM 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 Ba...

Page 39: ...REMIUM 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 Ba...

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 Supplie...

Page 41: ...MIUM 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 Custom...

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...

Page 43: ...onnection 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 Rn...

Page 44: ...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 TUBI...

Page 45: ...4_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 SQU...

Page 46: ...annel 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 fram...

Page 47: ...e 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...

Page 48: ...S 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...

Page 49: ...ENHOUSES 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...

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