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GROWSPAN
™
ROLLING PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS
Revision date: 01.01.16
INSTALL COVER FILM
Gather the parts:
• Main cover film
• Ropes long enough to reach over the frame (provided
by customer—may not be needed.)
• U-channel spring (102198)
• Box cutter or utility knife
Assembly Procedure
After attaching the poly latch U-channel to the frame,
unpack the cover film and pull into place. Ropes or straps
are typically used to pull the cover film onto and over the
frame. (These may not be needed for some buildings.)
WARNING:
To prevent damage to the cover and to
prevent serious personal injury, DO NOT attempt to
install the cover film on windy or stormy days.
1. Unpack the cover film and position it at the base along
one side of the frame.
2. Make small holes along the edge of the cover at evenly
spaced intervals and tie rope to the cover. (The length
of the cover determines the number of holes that are
needed to attach the ropes.)
NOTE:
The ropes must be long enough to reach over
the top of the building to the other side. Long buildings
will require additional ropes to prevent tearing the cover
film when it is pulled into place.
3. After tying the ropes to the cover film, throw the ropes
over the top of the frame and pull the cover into place.
Center cover side-to-side and end-to-end.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent damage to the cover film
during installation, additional personnel and lifts may be
needed.
INSTALL POLY LATCH U-CHANNEL (Continued)
Shelter shown above may be a different length than the
actual model.
Cut the last section of U-channel to the required length
so that it is flush with the outside edge of the end rafter.
3. Repeat these steps for the remaining side.
4. After attaching the poly latch U-channel to the sides of
the frame, use Tek screws to attach the U-channel to
the top of one end rafter.
Space FA4482B Tek screws
every 12".
ATTENTION:
The poly latch U-channel will bend with
the curve of the rafter as it is attached. The U-channel
runs from the poly latch U-channel attached to one side
of the frame to the U-channel attached to the other side
of the frame.
5. Repeat the steps to attach the U-channel to the top of
the remaining end rafter and continue with the cover
film installation.
2. Using FA4482B screws, continue to attach the
U-channel sections to the rafters and work toward the
other end of the frame.
Space 1" wood screws*
every 16" to secure
U-channel to board.
Ribbon Board
NOTE:
Inset shows the use of a ribbon board. U-channel
can be attached directly to rafters using FA4482B Tek
screws when ribbon board is not used.
*if ribbon board is used.
U-channel
End Rafter
Begin U-channel for
end rafter here.
U-Channel
