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GROWSPAN

™

ECONOMY COLD FRAMES

Revision date: 01.01.16

Ground Level

End Rafter

Interior Rafter

Customer-Supplied

Baseboard

Ground Post

Purlin

OVERVIEW

This section describes assembling your cold frame. For

details of each assembly procedure, consult the individual

sections of these instructions. See illustration below to

identify main parts of the cold frame.
1.  Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure.
2.  Assemble the rafters and frame.
3.  Attach recommended baseboards.
4.  Anchor the frame.
5.  Attach cover film (if equipped). Additional purchase

may be required.

GrowSpan

™

Economy Cold Frames

Summary of Contents for 105175F

Page 1: ... 105177F 12 W x 7 H x 30 L 105178F 12 W x 7 H x 40 L 105179F 12 W x 7 H x 50 L Photo may show a different but similar model Frame is shown with optional cover GrowSpan Economy Cold Frames 2016 GrowSpan All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission ...

Page 2: ...ortant 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 under power lines Identify whether underground cables and pipes are present before preparing the site or anchoring the structure Location should be away from structures that could cause snow to drift o...

Page 3: ...owing 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 connected pipes to form a conduit Each pipe joint of a conduit assembly is secured with a self tapping Tek screw Coupler or Fitting A part of the frame assembly where legs purlins and rafter pipes are ins...

Page 4: ...ctions describe installing a baseboard recommended at ground level along each side of the frame The baseboard runs from the front to the back of the frame on the outside of the ground posts This baseboard is not included with the shipment and must be supplied by the customer Treated or recycled plastic lumber can be used for a baseboard The baseboard when installed properly helps prevent the groun...

Page 5: ...01 16 The following diagrams and photos will help you identify the different parts FA4482B Tek Screw Swaged Plain Swaged and Plain Rafter Sections not all pieces are shown 105108 Cross Connector 104545 Post Driver QH1070 Pipe Strap 104543 Ground Post ...

Page 6: ...ame For details of each assembly procedure consult the individual sections of these instructions See illustration below to identify main parts of the cold frame 1 Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble the rafters and frame 3 Attach recommended baseboards 4 Anchor the frame 5 Attach cover film if equipped Additional purchase may be required GrowSpan Economy Cold Frames ...

Page 7: ...e at least as long as the building from the first stake at 90 NOTE A transit can be used to ensure an accurate 90 angle or the 3 4 5 rule can be used Refer to diagram Using multiples of 3 4 5 such as 6 8 10 or 12 16 20 helps to maintain an accurate 90 angle 5 After squaring the position of the building measure the length and drive the next corner ground post 6 Repeat the same step for the last cor...

Page 8: ...h 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 assembl...

Page 9: ...rk here FRAME ASSEMBLY Gather the parts All rafter assemblies 1 05 purlin pipes Tek screws FA4482B Lifts ladders and assistants as needed Frame Assembly Procedure 1 Using the proper lifts and with assistance carefully stand the first end rafter assembly and place the leg pipes into the first set of ground posts 2 Lower the rafter legs into the ground post to the 6 lines marked on the pipes earlier...

Page 10: ...in using a Tek screw 10 Choose another rafter assembly and set it in position 11 Secure the rafter legs to the ground posts as previously described 12 Repeat the above steps as needed to stand place and secure the remaining rafters to complete the frame assembly NOTE If the last end rafter is plumb and the purlin extends beyond the end of the rafter cut the last section of purlin pipe to the requi...

Page 11: ...is an integral part of the cold frame construction Improper anchoring may cause instability and failure of the structure to perform as designed Failing to anchor the shelter properly will void the manufacturer s warranty and may cause serious injury and damage If the QH1070 brackets were attached to the ground posts as described earlier in these instructions the baseboard can be secured using lag ...

Page 12: ...the baseboard as shown below 2 Continue to attach the U channel sections working up and over the first end rafter ATTENTION The U channel is attached to the top of the rafter and will bend with the curve of the rafter as it is attached See diagram that follows Tek screw U Channel Dashed line represents the U channel 3 Repeat these steps for the remaining end rafter 4 After attaching the poly latch...

Page 13: ...o 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 remain in place to temporarily secure the cover if needed Remove the ropes as the cover is secured to the frame IMPORTANT To prevent damage to the main cover during installation additional assistants may b...

Page 14: ...ess accumulation Use tools that will not damage the cover when removing snow Check the contents of the shelter to verify that nothing is touching the cover that could cause damage If the cold frame is moved inspect all parts and connections before reassembling For replacement or missing parts call 1 800 245 9881 for assistance NOTE Maintain an even length along the side The final stretching of the...

Page 15: ...15 GROWSPAN ECONOMY COLD FRAMES Revision date 01 01 16 105176F 12 x 20 105177F 12 x 30 105179F 12 x 50 105178F 12 x 40 105175F 12 x 10 12 Wide Cold Frames ...

Page 16: ...GROWSPAN ECONOMY COLD FRAMES 16 Revision date 01 01 16 105176FF 12 x 20 105177FF 12 x 30 105179FF 12 x 50 105178FF 12 x 40 105175FF 12 x 10 12 Wide Cold Frames with covers FF skus only ...

Page 17: ...17 GROWSPAN ECONOMY COLD FRAMES Revision date 01 01 16 This page is reserved for customer notes ...

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