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GROWSPAN

 ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS

Revision date: 01.01.16

ATTENTION:

 Position purlins evenly during the 

frame assembly. Use the rafter pipe joints as guides 

when installing the end clamps, cross connectors, 

and purlins. Saddle all purlins (except the top, 

center purlin) in the joint created by the separate 

rafter pipes. See details in the Quick Start Guide.

Ground 

Level

End Rafter

Inside 

Rafter

Roll-Up 

Side 

Conduit

Purlins

Baseboards 

are supplied by 

customer.

Round Premium High Tunnels

OVERVIEW

This section describes assembling your high tunnel. For 

additional details, see section Assembling the High Tunnel 

Components. See illustration below to identify main parts of 

high tunnel.
1.  Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure.
2.  Assemble the rafters and frame, and square the frame.
3.  Prepare and attach end panels. 
4.  Attach main cover and Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly.

Summary of Contents for GrowSpan PB01700R4

Page 1: ...e 01 01 16 Photo may show a different but similar model STK DIMENSIONS PB01700R4 26 W x 12 H x 48 L PB01710R4 26 W x 12 H x 96 L 2016 Growers Supply All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited with...

Page 2: ...t needed during the assembly process For safety reasons those who are not familiar with recognized construction methods and techniques must seek the help of a qualified contractor YOU MUST READ THIS D...

Page 3: ...ded with the shipment To aid in the assembly read through the following definitions before you begin to assemble your shelter Conduit An assembly of pipes used to secure the main cover and end panels...

Page 4: ...ot need to open the plastic bags containing smaller parts such as fasteners or washers if equipped SPECIAL NOTE Baseboards for Frame These instructions describe installing a baseboard recommended at g...

Page 5: ...photos will help you identify the different parts Some parts are not shown 102856 End Clamp 102548 Cross Connector Swaged Plain Swaged and Plain Rafter Sections CC6212 CC6213 Fabric Clips FA4482B Tek...

Page 6: ...Quick Start Guide Ground Level End Rafter Inside Rafter Roll Up Side Conduit Purlins Baseboards are supplied by customer Round Premium High Tunnels OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your high...

Page 7: ...re 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 shelter Th...

Page 8: ...crews so they will not touch the cover once it is installed This is typically on the backside of the rafter which will be the surface visible from the inside of the high tunnel once the frame is assem...

Page 9: ...the purlin pipe in the joint where the rafter pipes are connected to keep purlins aligned during assembly 7 Repeat the previous step to install a second purlin section See the above diagram for detai...

Page 10: ...in to extend beyond the end of the end rafter Align with the center of the end rafter for best results If the purlin is too short to fit into the rafter end clamps without pulling the end rafter out o...

Page 11: ...rp edges on the frame and file them smooth so they will not cut the cover 2 Apply two layers of heavy duct tape on all pipe connections and clamps that may contact the cover ANCHOR THE ASSEMBLED FRAME...

Page 12: ...LLATION After the end panels are installed install the main cover The steps to install the main cover include 1 Attach poly latch U Channel 102197 along the high tunnel sides and tops of the high tunn...

Page 13: ...the cover into place 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 needed INSTALL POLY LATCH U CHANNE...

Page 14: ...irst end rafter until the entire length of the end of the main cover is secured in place 7 Stretch the cover to the other end of the building and repeat the steps to secure the main cover in the U Cha...

Page 15: ...of the Wrist assembly and attach it to the frame and the roll up side 4 Install the Anti Billow Rope system 5 Test the operation of the roll up side 4 Place the assembled conduit at the base of the si...

Page 16: ...ssembly will be located NOTE Verify that the lower end of the channel is slightly off the ground to allow it to move freely when the panel is rolled up and down 5 Secure the upper end of the channel b...

Page 17: ...m channel from the ground end This is the free end of the channel 13 Roll the cover conduit up to the Twist of the Wrist assembly 14 Attach the conduit to the square shaft of the assembly by inserting...

Page 18: ...nance information that follows NOTE If the poly latch U Channel was attached to a ribbon board as suggested the eyebolt can be mounted through the poly latch channel and ribbon board to the inside of...

Page 19: ...at anytime Remove debris and objects that may accumulate on the cover Use tools that will not damage the cover when removing debris Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation Use tools that will not...

Page 20: ...UND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS Revision date 01 01 16 QUICK START GUIDE 26 Wide Round Premium High Tunnels Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame 26 0 Width 12 6 15 16 Heigth FRONT Grid Represen...

Page 21: ...01 26R1602 End Clamp 102856 Mid Clamp 102548 End Clamp 102856 Mid Clamp 102548 End Clamp 102856 Mid Clamp 102548 End Clamp 102856 Mid Clamp 102548 End Clamp 102856 Mid Clamp 102548 ATTENTION Except fo...

Page 22: ...PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS Revision date 01 01 16 7 131S075 1 131P0735 Purlin Run 48 0 Length Customer Supplied Baseboard Customer Supplied Ribbon Board 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing center to center SIDE P...

Page 23: ...PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS Revision date 01 01 16 96 0 Length 15 131S075 1 131P0735 Purlin Run Customer Supplied Baseboard Customer Supplied Ribbon Boards 4 0 on center Rafter Spacing center to center SIDE...

Page 24: ...id Rafter P urlin Connection View 2 Rafter 102856 View 1 End Rafter Purlin Connection Purlin 102548 Rafter View 2 Mid Rafter Purlin Connection Purlin ATTENTION Install a Tek screw through each clamp i...

Page 25: ...25 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS Revision date 01 01 16 Space below is reserved for customer notes...

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