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This image shows the inside view of the back wall assembly.

All parts for back assembly will be found in box GRA-ELI-8A and GRA-ELI-8P.  

We recommend that you assemble the back wall on a tarp.

* If you are using the Back Door Transformation Kit you will skip this section.

BACK ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

ALWAYS ASSEMBLE BACK HORIZONTAL

GRANDIO

T I P

BOLT INSTALLATION TIP: 
Locate all nuts and bolts, pre 

thread and place in the groove of the 
extrusion to make installation easier. Move 
up or down for exact placement.

Inside View

GRANDIO

T I P

Make sure the UV coated 
side of the panel faces 

outward as indicated on the panels. Avoid 
placing the polycarbonate panels in the sun 
or near plants until fully assembled.

GRANDIO

T I P

Transparent Film

Outside Greenhouse

Opal White Film

Inside Greenhouse

Polycarbonate 

Panel

Sun

WG01

L08B

603C

603C

602C

602D

602D

603C

603C

601A

601A

L08B-X

L08B-X

L08A

601B

601B

601B

601B

601B

WG02

WG02

606-WS

Y1

Y1

Y1

Y1

Y4-1

Y5-1

Y5-2

Y4-2

WG02

WG02

606-WS

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STEP THREE

Summary of Contents for GRANDIO ELITE 8x12 2015

Page 1: ...ANUAL 2013 Grandio Greenhouses Backyard Living Source Inc All rights reserved 2015 Manual Edition Extendable Greenhouses 2015 GRANDIO ELITE 8x12 8x16 KIT MANUAL INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR BACK DOOR TRA...

Page 2: ...ation before you build Contact your insurance company to make sure your Grandio Greenhouse will be covered on your policy Call your local utilities companies before digging Do not attempt to begin con...

Page 3: ...inside The transparent side has a UV coating and we recommend marking a small x on a corner of each panel to determine which side has the UV Coating as you cannot visually determine with your eye in...

Page 4: ...y Instructions 2 Prepare For Assembly 4 Box Configurations 5 Diagrams of Assembled Grandio Elite Sizes 8x12 8x16 6 8 Base Kit Assembly Information 9 Base Kit Parts Lists 10 8x12 Base Kit 11 8x16 Base...

Page 5: ...nt Film Opal White Film Polycarbonate Panels Sun The UV Protected side is covered with transparent film and must face toward the sun The side covered in white film will always face the interior of the...

Page 6: ...our greenhouse size and situate near your assembly site We suggest you lay the parts out on a tarp so you do not lose items in the grass or dirt near your building site See the reference diagrams on p...

Page 7: ...08A X L08C X L08C X 609 609 610 630 609 609 610 630 L08A 622 L 622 R 603C 603C L08C X 603C 616 618 603C 616 618 L08C X 623B 623B 623B 623B 606 WS 606 WS Y7 Y7 Y7 Y7 Y7 Y7 Y7 Y7 Y8 Y8 Y8 Y11 Y9 Y10 Y10...

Page 8: ...606 WS 606 WS Y7 Y7 Y7 Y7 Y7 Y7 Y7 Y7 Y8 Y8 Y8 Y11 Y9 Y10 Y10 Y9 Y8 Y8 Y8 Y11 Y11 Y11 Y11 Y11 Y11 Y11 Y3 1 Y3 2 Y2 2 Y2 1 Y6 Y6 Y6 Y6 Y1 Y1 Y1 Y1 Y1 Y1 Y4 1 Y4 2 Y5 1 Y5 2 8x8 Elite Side Outside View...

Page 9: ...s GRA ELI 8A and GRA ELI 8P the base for 8x8 is all in GRA BAS 8 LEFT SIDE In boxes GRA ELI 8A and GRA ELI 8P the base for 8x8 is all in GRA BAS 8 RIGHT SIDE In boxes GRA ELI 8A and GRA ELI 8P the bas...

Page 10: ...windy location there is no way to build a 100 storm safe greenhouse but there are a number of things you can do to minimize the chance of damage Ensure that the base is level and square be sure all pa...

Page 11: ...A1 BA S03 BA M03 W05 97 3 8 in 2474 mm 94 4 in 2394 mm 5 7 16 in 138 mm 9 13 16 in 250 mm M6 14 NUT CLIPS GRA BA 8 BASE AND ACCESSORY PACKING LIST PARTS WILL BE FOUND IN GRA BAS 8 BOX GRAPHIC PART NAM...

Page 12: ...S2 to the BA S5 with the BA C4 using the BA S03 and BA M03 See Repeat for other side connecting the BA S6 and the BA S2 Go to page 13 for the next step BA S5 BA S6 BA C3 8x12 BASE KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRU...

Page 13: ...1 see diagram 1 4 Attach the BA S2 to the BA S5 S with the BA C4 using the BA S03 and BA M03 See Repeat for other side connecting the BA S6 and the BA S2 Go to page 13 for the next step BA S5 BA S6 BA...

Page 14: ...Installation only Insert the BA S03 and the BA A1 into the holes at the bottom side of the corners of the base the nut will be tightened on the inside of base You will install the BA A1 and the BA S1...

Page 15: ...be spaced ever 23 inches or 2 feet see BASE KIT GROUND INSTALLATION BA S2 BA A1 BA S1 BA S03 BA A1 Must be inserted into the ground and secured with concrete GRANDIO T I P Make sure base is squared a...

Page 16: ...your surface through these access holes BA C4 BA S6 BA S2 BA S03 BA M03 BA S1 BA C3 BA S2 HOLE FOR ANCHOR BOLT OR SCREW BASE KIT DECK INSTALLATION BASE MUST BE LEVEL SQUARE FOUNDATION MUST BE PROPERL...

Page 17: ...P Lay flat on ground to assemble the front frame of your greenhouse If possible try to find a shady area protected from the wind Panels can burn grass and plants if in direct light GRANDIO T I P We r...

Page 18: ...into 2 601B s then tighten S05 screws when extrusions are completely tight see Note the fat end of the WG02 will always be on the bottom side see GRANDIO T I P PRETHREAD SCREWS TIP Locate all WG01 WG0...

Page 19: ...ls Sun The UV Protected side is covered with transparent film and must face toward the sun The side covered in white film will always face the interior of the greenhouse We suggest you peel all film o...

Page 20: ...hese holes should face the ground during assembly S04 ML01 604 R 619 INSIDE DOOR FRAME TIP If necessary you may use a screwdriver to wedge behind the bolt head This prevents bolt from falling into the...

Page 21: ...allow room for panels to fit 2 9 Insert Y1 polycarbonate panels into place make sure Y1 s slide completely into 606 WS as shown in 2 10 Set 2 603C s atop the Y1 panels then attach 2 L08D s to the 603C...

Page 22: ...me with carpenter square or use a measuring tape to make sure corner mea surements are the same also check distance across from the top of 601A s and also to the bottom of the 601A s across make sure...

Page 23: ...read and place in the groove of the extrusion to make installation easier Move up or down for exact placement Inside View GRANDIO T I P Make sure the UV coated side of the panel faces outward as indic...

Page 24: ...ru sions tighten the S05 screws see Inside View 601B 601B 601B 601B WG01 WG02 WG02 GRANDIO T I P PRETHREAD SCREWS TIP Locate all WG01 WG02 and S05 screws loosely pre thread these to make installation...

Page 25: ...606 WS s to the L08A as shown in 3 6 Insert the Y1 polycarbonate panels into the grooves of 601A 602D and 602C Make sure Y1 panels are inserted into 606 WS as shown in You may need to use a screwdriv...

Page 26: ...602D and the 602C When aligned tighten the middle first and work your way outward See diagrams 3 8 Insert the Y5 1 and Y5 2 polycarbonate panels into place Then insert the Y4 1 and Y4 2 into place as...

Page 27: ...bers are snug tighten all fasteners to lock into place Y1 Y1 Y1 Y1 601A B 601A B 602C 602D 602D Y4 1 Y5 1 Y5 2 Y4 2 601B 601B 601B 601B 601B W04 2 W04 2 WG02 WG02 WG01 GRANDIO T I P BOLT INSTALLATION...

Page 28: ...rs as shown in GRANDIO T I P Square by loosening bolts attached to the tops of the L08B X use measuring tape to make sure corners to corner measures the same ML01 S04 602D L08B X L08A Inside View 602C...

Page 29: ...greenhouse The more people the merrier at this stage of assembly Warning The person s holding the front or back sections vertical must continue to do so until the L08C X angle supports are attached se...

Page 30: ...in and with the nut and bolt combos 4 4 Attach the front section 619 to the base using 3 S04 ML01 fasteners as shown in then attach the threshold support to the inside of the 619 with 5 self tapping s...

Page 31: ...to the extrusion slide it down to catch the edge of the base kit then slide up and hold up as high as it will go and then tighten the ML01 nut note you will have to switch out the combo that was origi...

Page 32: ...ere 602D s and the 602C meet the BA S1B see Then use W05 Clip combos to attach the corner 601A s to the base kit as shown in you will have to switch out the combo that was originally used to the W05 C...

Page 33: ...are to be installed on the inside as shown in diagram Wait to tighten the screws all at one time when both sections are aligned correctly apply even pressure while tightening 4 10 Apply a bead of sili...

Page 34: ...ngle View 607 601B 601B Inside View S04 ML01 4 11 With 2 people attach the ridge to front and back by sliding into place as shown in and using S04 ML01 fasteners attach the 607 to the 601B s See for h...

Page 35: ...pful to prepare and lay each section and necessary parts out prior to beginning this sections actual assembly pre reading will make this section much easier GRANDIO T I P BOLT INSTALLATION TIP Locate...

Page 36: ...he 602A to attach the W14 bracket to the 602A on both sides with the S04 ML01 See and Attach the assembled L08M X s to the W14 as shown in and 5 3 Attach 2 L08D X s to the 602A and to the base using t...

Page 37: ...s are to be installed from the outside of the 609 see Pay special attention to the orientation of the 609 make sure the correct side faces down see 609 Profile View Groove 609 609 XS S09 609 XS FRONT...

Page 38: ...ther as shown in 3 Have assistant keep holding at the middle section Turn to next page for detailed installation L08D L08C X 601A LOOSEN ML01 Inside View GRANDIO T I P You will need a minimum of 2 peo...

Page 39: ...Note the top of 602A should touch the line on the 609 for exact placement see Attach the 609 to the 602A with the S04 ML01 nut and bolt combos see diagram 5 Repeat steps 1 4 on the other side see 602...

Page 40: ...nue holding the 609 5 7 Person 2 will attach the 602B to the 609 s see Attach one more 602B between the 609 and 607 see Repeat on the other side of greenhouse 1 2 609 609 602B 607 Roof Line 609 Outsid...

Page 41: ...ML01 combo 5 9 Install the BZ 1 to the upper mid roof to act as the support to the peak of the roof as shown between the 2 602B s Note the exact placement of the edge of the BZ 1 should touch the top...

Page 42: ...h drilled holes to connect with the 609 XS Note that will attach to the currently installed 8 foot section of 609 s with the 609 XS You will repeat this process 4 times Pay special attention to the or...

Page 43: ...nect all 4 sets of 609 X4 Pay special attention to the orientation of the 609 make sure the correct side faces down see Note that no notches should be right next to each other see 2nd EXTENSION ASSEMB...

Page 44: ...place with the 601B and 601A see Use a S04 ML01 combo to attach the 609 to the 601B then slide the nut and bolt combo attached to the L08C X into place to secure the 609 between the 601A and the L08C...

Page 45: ...of the greenhouse where the extension seams meet using the S02 ML01 combo 5 16 Install the BZ 1 to the upper mid roof to act as the support to the peak of the roof as shown between the 2 602B s Note...

Page 46: ...teps 1 and 2 on all four corners where the L08C X s meet the base kit 4 Now attach the bottom of 602A to the Base using a S04 ML01 nut and bolt as shown in and to the 609 with an S04 ML01 combo as is...

Page 47: ...ction Do Not attach lower roof 602B s yet they will get in your way when installing the upper roof panels and roof vents ML01 S04 609 602B Outside View 602B 609 607 EXACT PLACEMENT 609 607 46 STEP FIV...

Page 48: ...the DP03 to attach Once the 630 s are aligned apply a streak of silicone to the seam of the 630 s then align the DP03 with the holes and affix into place with the S06 screws provided See Y11 Y11 Y11...

Page 49: ...t be in the middle for support do not place nearest the front or back as you will need a 602B support to keep in window vent in place Place directly across from each other for best cross draft ventila...

Page 50: ...eet Y7 s see 5 24 After Y7 s are installed on both sides loosen bolts attached to L08C X in all upper corners Using a level adjust 602A and tighten bolts Repeat in every corner until the greenhouse is...

Page 51: ...andle to the second and third pins of HQC02 Then attach HQC02 into 603C s track with S04 ML01 nuts and bolts see 603C 618 616 616 603C 616 Z04 HQC02 Y10 Y10 HQC01 Handle Y10 603C Inside view of 603C 6...

Page 52: ...your greenhouse Panels may slide out before gutters are in place You may want to place a piece of tape on the panel to prevent sliding as shown in the diagram once the panels are in place 5 29 Slide...

Page 53: ...est above the 602A Apply silicone to the holes where the S07 screws will attach the 610 gutters to the DP02 and DP02B Note the DP02B has pre tapped holes to accept the screws and hold tight See diagra...

Page 54: ...the ends of ridge mid roof and gutters to secure pressure fit end caps as shown in the images to the right Use Z03 screws to attach the JG03A and JG03B endcaps along with the silicone adhesive JG03A Z...

Page 55: ...622 J08A Bottom View Inside View This image shows the inside view of Right Door Assembly All parts for door assembly will be found in box GRA ELI 8A and GRA ELI 8P Use the 2 head Phillips Screw Drive...

Page 56: ...the wrong way Be careful not to strip the phillips heads when assembling 6 1 Insert J08A into the bottom of the 622 note the bottom groove is smaller than the top groove of 622 see 6 2 Use the Z01 sc...

Page 57: ...ollow the same instructions for the other door making sure that the 622 L and 622 R with the double ball catch match up so doors will latch closed and slide properly Y6 Y6 623B 623A 620 622 R Double B...

Page 58: ...nhouse line up hanging door track L21 with door header 603D move bolts on L21 to line up with bolt holes on door header 603D From the inside hand tighten the ML01 nut while the person outside is holdi...

Page 59: ...BOLT provided to both doors as shown below in and We included some felt dots in your Grandio Welcome Kit please apply to the inside bottom edge of the 623B as shown in these felt dots will make your d...

Page 60: ...7 to the ends of L21 see The L28 should align square to the 601A 6 11 Check that the door locks are snug you may adjust them with screwdriver if needed as they can be tightened or loosened DOOR INSTAL...

Page 61: ...B meet see repeat on the front section and where the extensions meet the AZ 1 7 3 Attach the BZ 1 s to the roof line as shown in diagram with the S04 ML01 The edge of the BZ 1 should meet up to the ed...

Page 62: ...437 mm 29 7 16 in 748 mm 90 1 2 in 2299 mm 83 1 4 in 2115 mm 83 1 4 in 2115 mm 21 7 8 in 555 mm 72 3 16 in 1833 mm 18 1 4 in 463 mm 94 1 4 in 2394 mm 70 3 4 in 1797 mm FRONT RIGHT 70 3 4 in 1797 mm FR...

Page 63: ...NTS Z03 S02 ML01 S04 S05 Z04 S04 ML01 HQC01 HQC02 L28 W11 W13 W16 BZ 1 CZ 1 M3 25 M6 20 M6 14 M6 10 SCREWS FOR WG01 AND WG02 ROOF VENT HARDWARE ROOF VENT ARM ROOF VENT LATCH 19 9 16 in 497 mm SCREW DR...

Page 64: ...545 mm 95 1 2 in 2425 mm L21 END CAP 69 11 16 in 1770 mm 69 11 16 in 1770 mm 69 11 16 in 1770 mm 21 7 16 in 545 mm 21 7 16 in 545 mm DOORS GRA ELI 8A 8 x8 GRANDIO ELITE ALUMINUM PACKING LIST S10 JG01...

Page 65: ...22 3 4 in 578 mm 22 3 4 in 578 mm 35 1 2 in 902 mm 35 1 2 in 902 mm 22 3 4 in 578 mm 22 3 4 in 578 mm 22 3 4 in 578 mm 22 3 4 in 578 mm 22 3 4 in 578 mm 22 3 4 in 578 mm 22 3 4 in 578 mm 22 3 4 in 57...

Page 66: ...ONNECTOR 630 CONNECTOR 21 3 4 in 553 mm 46 3 4 in 1187 mm GUTTER BRACKET GUTTER BRACKET 46 3 4 in 1187 mm 22 3 4 in 578 mm 22 3 4 in 578 mm 19 11 16 in 500 mm 86 1 4 in 2190 mm EXTENSION SUPPORT 56 1...

Page 67: ...TO 607 M4 6 ATTACHES 609 XS TO 609 CONNECTOR FOR 603C L08M X BRACKET LARGE WASHER NOT FOR USE IN THIS UNIT ROOF VENT ARM ROOF VENT LATCH ROOF VENT HARDWARE GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE LOCATION QUANTITY 5 5...

Page 68: ...WALL PANEL ROOF PANEL UNDER ROOF VENT ROOF VENT PANEL ROOF PANEL GRAPHIC NAME SIZE LOCATION WIDTH HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 QTY 4 3 2 1 4 22 3 4 in 578 mm 22 3 4 in 578 mm 22 3 4 in 578 mm 22 3 4 in 578 mm 22...

Page 69: ...OOR PACKING LIST 603D 603E 604R 604L L08D 619 622 622R 622L 620 623A 623B L08A X J08A 622 DOOR HANDLES Z01 ML01 S04 ML01 S02 L21 J07 L28 W04 W04 1 W04 2 Y3 1 Y3 2 Y2 1 Y2 2 Y6 GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE L...

Page 70: ...ted expenses for removal installation or replacement of the greenhouse or its components are not covered under this warranty 4 This warranty does not cover scratching or scuffing of the product that m...

Page 71: ...NOTES NOTES 70 NOTES...

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