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GROWSPAN
™
GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS
Revision date: 06.06.18 113836_37_38_39PC
16. Secure clamp and purlin pipe. Secure purlin pipe joint
using an FA4482B Tek screw.
17. Repeat the above steps as needed to stand and secure
the remaining interior rafters and purlins to complete
the frame assembly.
18. Slide a band clamp onto each leg of remaining end
rafter, secure rafter to ground posts, and attach purlins
to it. Verify that end clamps are positioned with nut and
bolt to the inside of assembled frame. Refer to Quick
Start section and previous diagrams if needed.
NOTE:
If last end rafter is plumb and final purlin
pipe extends beyond end of rafter, cut purlin pipe to
required length.
FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued)
Dashed line shows
finished grade.
Frame length and design may differ from actual frame.
19. Once all rafters are set and all purlins are in place
and secure, return to each pipe splice of each purlin
and verify that a Tek screw is installed. Install screw if
needed.
20. Remove any temporary bracing (if needed) and
continue with the next procedure.
SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION
There are four (4) side struts (#QH1304) for shelter. Struts
are positioned at first rafter space at each end.
Gather parts:
• 5' Struts (#QH1304)
• Short Tek screws (#FA4482B)
Complete these steps to install the four (4) side struts:
1. Locate one strut and secure to the previously attached
band clamps as shown in the diagrams below.
NOTE:
Heads of bolts on band clamps to face toward
outside of shelter.
2. Repeat above step to attach remaining side struts.
3. After securing struts, verify all clamps are secured with
a Tek screw to rafter.
4. Complete the following to anchor greenhouse frame.
QH1304
Strut
End Rafter
Interior
Rafter
Customer-supplied
baseboard—installed
after roof cladding
installation.
Ground Level
A
B
Strut
Interior
Rafter
Band
Clamp
Strut
End
Rafter
Band
Clamp
A
B