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GROWSPAN
™
COLD FRAMES & GREENHOUSES
Revision date: 05.08.18
SAFETY STRAP INSTALLATION
The safety straps are designed to prevent the cover from
opening too far and causing injury and damage. Safety
straps are attached using Tek screws (#
FA4472
) and
neo-bonded washers.
WARNING:
The safety straps must be installed. This
cover is designed to open for venting and watering
only. The sliding panels can be slid open to either side
to access the interior of the cold frame.
Read the Safety Information for additional precautions.
Complete the following steps to install the safety straps.
NOTE:
The safety straps are attached to the outside of the
frame 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 the support arm up and install and tighten the 1/4"
nut and bolt as shown.
INSTALL COVER SUPPORT ARM, BRACKETS AND
SAFETY STRAPS (CONTINUED)
5. Swing the support arm into position and install the 1/4"
wing nut as shown to lock the cover in place.
Bolt 1/4"
(#FAG104B)
Tighten 1/4" Nut
6. With all brackets tight and the support arm installed,
attach the handle to the cover frame in the desired
position using the Tek screws.
7. Check the operation of the support arm and main
cover.
8. Install the safety straps.
2. Take one safety strap with D-rings and attach it to the
outside of the cover and main frame using Tek screws
(#FA4472B) and neo-bonded washers.