9
GROWSPAN
™
ROUND PREMIUM GREENHOUSES
Revision date: 01.10.19
106201_02_03_04
ASSEMBLING FRAME COMPONENTS
After site is prepared and an inventory of parts is complete,
continue with the rafter assembly.
NOTE:
All rafter assemblies consist of rafter tubes and
purlin clamps. Consult the Front Profile diagram in the
Quick Start section of these instructions before and during
the rafter assembly process.
Assistance is required to assemble the greenhouse frame.
RAFTER ASSEMBLY
Gather the parts:
• Rafter pipe (#14R1301D)
• Rafter pipe (#14R1302)
• Rafter pipe (#14R1303)
• End clamps (#102855)
• Tek screws (#FA4482B)
• Magnetic nut setter 3/8'' x 2-9/16"
END RAFTER ASSEMBLY
The end rafters include purlin end clamps. Install the purlin
end clamps before the different pipes of the rafters are
connected.
1.
Select the four (4) pipes needed to assemble the first
end rafter and arrange on a level surface.
2. Slide three (3) end purlin clamps over the rafter pipes.
NOTE:
Consult the Front Profile diagram in the Quick
Start section for proper end clamp placement and
position.
3. After slipping the clamps over the rafter pipes, insert
the swaged end of the rafter pipes into the plain ends
of the pipes to assemble the rafter.
4. Once the rafter is assembled, install a Tek screw
through the rafter pipes to secure each joint. See the
diagram above.
IMPORTANT:
Verify that you are installing the screw
through the pipe that contains the swaged end of the
adjacent pipe. To prevent damage to the cover and end
panels (if equipped), position the Tek screws so the
heads do not contact the cover when it is installed.
5. Repeat steps to assemble the remaining end rafter and
set both end rafters aside.
End clamp as seen from outside the assembled rafter.
ASSEMBLY NOTE:
Install Tek screws using a clutched
drill driver running approximately 750 RPM while applying
approximately 50 lbs of force.
Do not use an impact driver to install Tek screws!
(#14R1301D)
(#14R1302)
(#14R1303)
