GROWSPAN
™
GOTHIC COLD FRAMES
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Revision date: 01.01.16
3. Repeat these steps for the remaining end rafter.
4. After attaching the poly latch U-channel to the tops of
the end rafters, use Tek screws to attach the
U-channel to the baseboard as shown. (See dashed
line below.)
5. Continue to attach the U-channel until it has been
installed on both baseboards.
6. Continue by installing the main cover.
OPTIONAL MAIN COVER INSTALLATION (continued)
INSTALL THE COVER FILM
After all of the poly latch U-channel is attached to the
shelter, the cover film is unpacked and pulled into place.
Assistants positioned inside the frame along the length of
the film edge can help when pulling the film into place. In
some instances, ropes or straps are used to pull the cover
film onto the frame depending on the length of the cover
and the width of the frame.
WARNING:
To prevent damage to the cover and to
prevent serious personal injury, DO NOT attempt to
install the main cover on windy or stormy days.
Continue with the steps that follow.
1. Unpack the cover film and position it at the base along
one side of the frame.
2. With assistance, pull the cover film over the frame.
ATTENTION:
Depending on the height and width of the
frame, ropes can be tied to the film edge, thrown over
the frame, and pulled to lift the cover film into place.
See the diagram below.
The ropes must be long enough to reach over the
top of the frame to the other side. Long buildings will
require additional ropes to prevent tearing the cover
film when it is pulled into place.
3. With the film in place on the frame, center the cover
side-to-side and end-to-end.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent damage to the main cover
during installation, additional personnel and lifts may be
needed.
Ropes
Shelter shown may differ than the actual model.