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GROWSPAN

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COLD FRAMES & GREENHOUSES

Revision date: 05.08.18

GrowSpan

™

Heavy-Duty

Commercial Cold Frame

STK#

DIMENSIONS

106363

4' W x 23" H x 7'-9" L

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Page 1: ...S Revision date 05 08 18 GrowSpan Heavy Duty Commercial Cold Frame STK DIMENSIONS 106363 4 W x 23 H x 7 9 L Photo may show a different but similar model 2018 GrowSpan All Rights Reserved Reproduction...

Page 2: ...revent property damage and serious personal injury the assembled cold frame must be anchored to the site LOCATION Choosing the proper location is an important step before you begin to assemble the col...

Page 3: ...5 Assemble the frame components in the order they are presented in these instructions 6 Read the Safety and the Cold Frame Care and Maintenance information at the end of these instructions 7 Complete...

Page 4: ...ing FA4472B Tek Screw 102921B FA4474B Tek Screws and Neo bonded washers QH1330 Angle Bracket 104548 End Cap Profile Doors Fans Vents 113236z096 Aluminum H Channel Profile NOTE Install center bolt chan...

Page 5: ...not allow channel side out installation Use the diagrams on this page to install H channel with flat side facing out ATTENTION Use only 1 1 2 Tek screws to attach H channel to building frame Do not u...

Page 6: ...and install sliding cover panels 5 Install safety straps and cover hardware GrowSpan Heavy Duty Commercial Cold Frame S15P012 S15P092 102923 A second 102923 is used for the cold frame cover QH1330 S1...

Page 7: ...2 and the angle brackets QH1330 attach the sidewall corner tubes NOTE The 18 lengths are positioned to the back and the 12 lengths are positioned to the front S15P018 S15P012 S15P012 S15P018 HINT Atta...

Page 8: ...Locate the four 4 angle iron corner ground stakes 105232 and the remaining frame assembly 102923 to use as a guide for driving the stakes NOTE If you are positioning the cold frame on a surface such a...

Page 9: ...to the stakes if used set and center the remaining frame 102923 on top of the assembled cold frame NOTE The cross brace of the cover frame is slightly off center While standing in front of the cold f...

Page 10: ...instructions and the photos in this section to properly account for the installation requirements of the profile 3 Install the profile on each panel NOTE A small piece of tape not included can be used...

Page 11: ...ends beyond the edges of the cut panels Refer to the photos before cutting the panels and profile CUT AND ASSEMBLE THE POLYCARBONATE PANELS CONTINUED ATTENTION This profile 104548 is installed on all...

Page 12: ...line shows the edge of the panel Vertical profile sections run between the horizontal lengths ASSEMBLE THE TWO 2 SLIDING PANELS FOR THE COVER Panel A and Panel B are assembled differently Consult the...

Page 13: ...profile for the panel When installed correctly the profile will appear as shown below for Panel A Assemble Panel B The steps to install the profile on Panel B are slightly different from those of the...

Page 14: ...the procedures up to this point were followed the cover frame has been attached to the main cold frame and the sliding panels are prepared IMPORTANT NOTE For this procedure the small square or opening...

Page 15: ...ng the edge of the frame Cover Frame Back of Frame The profile installed above acts as guide tracks for the sliding cover panels Diagram may differ slightly from the actual frame White dashed line sho...

Page 16: ...screws of the long sections of cover frame profile to allow the tape to expand and retry the doors NOTE When properly installed there will be a noticeable drag between the panels when they are slid op...

Page 17: ...e and cover frame along the sides to prevent damage to plants on the inside of the frame 1 Raise the cover and lock it in the open position using the locking hole in the support arm as shown 4 Flip th...

Page 18: ...st remain secured at all times using the support arm and wing nuts Wing nuts must be tight to lock the support arm in place WARNING DO NOT prop the cover open Serious injury may occur if the prop slip...

Page 19: ...AME Remove debris and objects that can accumulate on the cold frame Use tools that will not damage the polycarbonate panels when removing debris and when trimming around the outside of the cold frame...

Page 20: ...18 QUICK START GUIDE Commercial Cold Frame with Sliding Cover Panels ASSEMBLY NOTE Install Tek screws using a clutched drill driver running approximately 750 RPM while applying approximately 50 lbs of...

Page 21: ...TTENTION Install all profile for Panel A with the flat side up as shown UV protected side of the polycarbonate panel is always installed toward the sun ATTENTION Cut all profile for this panel so that...

Page 22: ...urface up UV protected side of the polycarbonate panel is always installed toward the sun ATTENTION Cut all profile for this panel so that it is installed as shown in these diagrams Edge of Panel Edge...

Page 23: ...TOP FRONT AND RIGHT SIDE Dashed line shows the edge of Panel A under Panel B NOTE Position the H Channel between each long horizontal profile section Install with flat side out Use two 2 FA4474B Tek...

Page 24: ...08 18 PANEL LOCATION DIAGRAM BACK AND REMAINING SIDE NOTE Position the H Channel between each long horizontal profile section Install with flat side out Use two 2 FA4474B Tek screws View shows the co...

Page 25: ...DOING SO WILL MAKE THE FILM DIFFICULT IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE DAMAGE TO PANELS MAY OCCUR IF STACKED IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT PROTECT STACKED PANELS FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT ATTENTION Install all UV protect...

Page 26: ...1 2 13 1 2 C D 45 1 2 Dimensions for Panel C are the same as Panel D ATTENTION Install all UV Protected surfaces to the outside of the cold frame See previous page to determine which panels to cut fro...

Page 27: ...245 9881 for additional information or to purchase the opener Solar Powered Opener Not included Must be purchased separately Views show the installed opener from the outside of the cold frame Views sh...

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