GROWSPAN
™
ECONOMY COLD FRAMES
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Revision date: 01.01.16
ASSEMBLING THE FRAME COMPONENTS
NOTE
: Assistance is required to assemble the frame.
RAFTER ASSEMBLY
Gather the parts:
• Rafter pipe (#10SS105S1)
• Rafter pipe (#10SS105S2)
• Rafter pipe (#10SS105P3)
• Pipe strap (#QH1070)
• Tek screws (#FA4482B)
• Nut Setter (3/8'' x 2-9/16" magnetic)
Rafter Assembly Procedure
Each rafter assembly consists of four (4) rafter sections:
two (2) curved rafter pipe (for the top) and two (2) bent side
pipes that connect to the upper center pipes.
END RAFTER ASSEMBLY
1. Select the four (4) pipes needed to assemble a rafter
and arrange these on a flat surface as shown below for
assembly.
2. Slide the swaged portion of each rafter pipe into the
plain end of the pipe as shown.
3. With the main rafter pipes seated at each joint and the
rafter positioned on a flat surface, secure two (2) of the
joints with a single self-tapping Tek screw. Position Tek
screw approximately 1" from pipe joint.
ATTENTION:
Install the screws so they will not touch
the cover once it is installed (if equipped). This is
typically on the backside of the rafter, which will be the
surface visible from the
inside
of the shelter once the
frame is assembled.
4. Located one (1) QH1070 pipe strap and attach it to the
underside of the rafter at the peak.
ATTENTION:
The Tek screws used to mount the pipe
strap are also sufficient to secure the rafter joint.
5. Repeat the same steps for the remaining end rafter.
6. At the end of each rafter leg, measure 6" and mark.
This mark identifies how far to insert the rafter into
each ground post.
(10SS105S2)
(10SS105P3)
(10SS105S1)
1˝
Tek screw
7. After the end rafters are assembled and marked,
continue with the additional steps to complete the
assembly of the interior rafters.
6"
Mark here.