GROWSPAN
™
GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS
4
Revision date: 05.29.19
REQUIRED TOOLS
The following list identifies the main tools needed to
assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be
needed depending on the structure, location, and
application.
• Tape measure or measuring device
• Marker to mark locations on the pipes
• Variable speed drill and impact driver (cordless with
extra batteries works best)
• Metal-cutting saw
• Wrenches and impact socket set, or an adjustable
wrench
• Scissors, utility knife, or tin snips
• Hammers, gloves and eye protection
• Adjustable pliers and self-locking pliers
• Ladders, work platforms, and other machinery for lifting
designed to work safely at the height of the building
UNPACK AND IDENTIFY PARTS
The following steps will ensure that you have all the
necessary parts
before
you begin to assemble the shelter
frame.
1. Unpack the contents of the shipment and place where
you can easily inventory the parts. Refer to the Bill of
Materials/Spec 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).
BASEBOARDS AND RIBBON BOARDS
The drop-down curtain requires a ribbon board to secure its
upper section and a baseboard to secure its lower section.
The materials for these components are not included and
are
supplied by the customer
.
The example
shows the required
ribbon board and
baseboard as
attached to the
frame.
Ribbon Board
Baseboard
A customer-supplied baseboard and retaining board are
also required to attach the curtain's lower edge. See the
exploded view that follows.
End Panel of Shelter
Curtain
Panel
Ground Level
Baseboard and
Retaining Board
The baseboard runs the length of the frame at ground level.
The retaining board secures the curtain to the baseboard.
The baseboard and retaining board are supplied by the
customer.
Fasteners (1/4" x 4" carriage bolts and FA4652 wood
screws) are included. Depending on 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 6" board attached to the building frame and the
second is a 1" x 4" board attached to the first board. These
boards, when assembled properly, provide a channel that
secures the curtain when it is in the up or closed position.
Boards are secured to the frame using the supplied
1/4" x 4" carriage bolts and to each other using the FA4652
supplied fasteners.
Rafter
2" x 6" Board
1" x 4" Board
FA4652
Wood
Screws
1/4" x 4"
Carriage
Bolts
U-Channel
The diagram
shows a customer-
supplied ribbon
board as attached
to the frame.
Secure u-channel
to ribbon board
using FA4652
wood screws
spaced at 16" on-
center.
