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GROWSPAN

 STRAIGHT SIDED COLD FRAMES

Revision date: 01.01.16

FRONT PROFILE

Summary of Contents for 105044

Page 1: ...16 STK DIMENSIONS 105044 28 W x 11 H x 36 L 105045 28 W x 11 H x 60 L 105046 28 W x 11 H x 72 L GrowSpan Straight Sided Cold Frames Photo may show a different but similar model 2016 GrowSpan All Righ...

Page 2: ...mportant step before you begin to assemble the structure The following suggestions and precautions will help you determine whether your selected location is the best location Never erect the structure...

Page 3: ...following definitions before you begin to assemble your shelter Conduit An assembly of pipes used to secure the main cover and end panels if equipped Purlins and some strut assemblies also consist of...

Page 4: ...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 cons...

Page 5: ...d photos will help you identify the different parts and show you how they are used Some parts are not shown 102676 Ground Post FA4482B Tek Screw Swaged Plain Swaged and Plain Rafter Sections 102547 Cr...

Page 6: ...OVERVIEW This section is an overview of the process for assembling your cold frame For details please see section Assembling the Cold Frame Components See illustration below to identify main parts of...

Page 7: ...d 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 four corner posts are accurately i...

Page 8: ...N Do not secure the drilled pipes until the rafter is attached to the ground posts This allows holes in the drilled pipes to be aligned with those in the ground posts Install the screws so they will n...

Page 9: ...for the shelter and tighten the connectors NOTE Each purlin assembly consists of 1 315 x 75 131S075 swaged pipes and one 1 1 315 x 73 5 131P0735 plain pipe 9 Continue adding rafters and purlin pipe un...

Page 10: ...eated or recycled plastic lumber works well for a baseboard The baseboard when installed properly helps prevent the ground posts from working into the ground Depending on the building it also provides...

Page 11: ...end of the strut to the baseboard using a wood screw or nut and bolt not included See the diagram that follows for location NOTE A baseboard provides a place to attach each strut and helps keep the g...

Page 12: ...is procedure and continue with the OPTIONAL MAIN COVER INSTALLATION WITH ROLL UP SIDES procedure 1 Using Tek screws cut and attach a section of the poly latch U channel 102179 to each leg of an end ra...

Page 13: ...to the U channel to secure the cover ATTENTION Center the main cover front to back and side to side to ensure that enough cover material is present to lock into the U channel If used the rope can rema...

Page 14: ...ight depends on the roll up assembly NOTE Attach U channel to baseboard or to the ground posts if no roll up sides are desired 2 Attach the poly latch U channel flush with the ends of the ribbon board...

Page 15: ...the cover at evenly spaced intervals and tie rope to the cover The length of the cover determines the number of holes that are needed to attach the ropes NOTE The ropes must be long enough to reach o...

Page 16: ...to end and secured using the spring and U channel move to one side of the frame and repeat the steps to anchor the main cover to the first side Begin at one end of the U channel and work toward the o...

Page 17: ...cover material if equipped to verify that it is in good repair Do not climb or stand on the cold frame at anytime Remove debris and objects that can accumulate on the cold frame Use tools that will no...

Page 18: ...COLD FRAMES 18 Revision date 01 01 16 Grid Represents 12 Squares FRONT 48 Width Sidewall 28 0 10 11 5 8 Height Frame shown may vary in length from actual frame Ground Level QUICK START GUIDE 28 Wide S...

Page 19: ...19 GROWSPAN STRAIGHT SIDED COLD FRAMES Revision date 01 01 16 FRONT PROFILE...

Page 20: ...SPAN STRAIGHT SIDED COLD FRAMES 20 Revision date 01 01 16 SIDE PROFILE 105044 NOTE Baseboards supplied by customer 36 0 Length 72 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 Purlin run 131S075 131...

Page 21: ...SIDED COLD FRAMES Revision date 01 01 16 SIDE PROFILE 105045 NOTE Baseboards supplied by customer 60 0 Length 72 Rafter Spacing Purlin run 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S...

Page 22: ...GROWSPAN STRAIGHT SIDED COLD FRAMES 22 Revision date 01 01 16 SIDE PROFILE 105046 NOTE Baseboards supplied by customer 72 0 Length 72 Rafter Spacing Purlin run 131S075 11 131S0735 1...

Page 23: ...IGHT SIDED COLD FRAMES Revision date 01 01 16 CONNECTIONS Strut Connection See View 2 Purlin Mid Rafter Connection See View 3 Purlin End Rafter Connection See View 1 NOTE Baseboards supplied by custom...

Page 24: ...T SIDED COLD FRAMES 24 Revision date 01 01 16 CONNECTION DETAILS VIEW 1 PURLIN END RAFTER Rafter Band Clamp Strut VIEW 2 STRUT CONNECTION Rafter Purlin VIEW 3 PURLIN MID RAFTER Rafter Purlin End Clamp...

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