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GROWSPAN

™

 GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS

Revision date: 06.06.18    113836_37_38_39PC

The following graphics and photos will help you identify the 

different parts and show you how they are used.  (Not all 

parts are shown.)

Swaged

Plain

Swaged and Plain Rafter Sections 

FAH320B & FALB32B  

Carriage Bolt & Hex Nut

FA4482B

Tek Screw

QH1402

Band Clamp

102548

Cross Connector

104074

Square-to-Round Tube 

Connect Bracket

102856

End Clamp

FAH009B & FALB01B  

Carriage Bolt & Hex Nut

104624

Square Tube Fitting

QH1330

Angle Bracket

104213

Aluminum 

U-Channel Profile

104548

End Cap Profile

Doors/Fans/Vents

Aluminum 8'

H-Channel Profile

102921 & FA4484B

Neo-bonded  Galvanized 

Washers and Long Tek Screws

111929

H-Channel -

Clear

ASSEMBLY NOTE:

 Install Tek screws using a clutched 

drill driver running approximately 750 RPM while applying 

approximately 50 lbs of force. 

Do not use an impact driver to install Tek screws!

Summary of Contents for Gothic Pro Series

Page 1: ...W x 12 H x 28 L 113837PC 20 W x 12 H x 36 L 113838PC 20 W x 12 H x 48 L 113839PC 20 W x 12 H x 72 L Photo may show a different but similar model Full Polycarbonate Roof Cover and Ends 2018 Growers Sup...

Page 2: ...the proper location is an important step before you begin to assemble the structure The following suggestions and precautions will help you determine whether your selected location is the best locati...

Page 3: ...doors 12 Install main roof panels 13 Read the care and maintenance information in next column POLYCARBONATE PANELS Do not allow panels to remain in direct sunlight with protective film in place Doing...

Page 4: ...that all parts listed on the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets are present If anything is missing or you have questions consult the Pictorial Parts Guide and all diagrams for clarification or contact Cust...

Page 5: ...8 Cross Connector 104074 Square to Round Tube Connect Bracket 102856 End Clamp FAH009B FALB01B Carriage Bolt Hex Nut 104624 Square Tube Fitting QH1330 Angle Bracket 104213 Aluminum U Channel Profile 1...

Page 6: ...H channel does 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...

Page 7: ...d Rafter Interior Rafter Baseboard is supplied by customer Install after installing polycarbonate roof panels Finished Grade Purlins Ground Post GrowSpan Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems OVERVIEW Se...

Page 8: ...the length center to center and drive the next corner ground post 6 Repeat the same step for the last corner post NOTE Distance measured diagonally between corner posts must be equal for building to...

Page 9: ...ps for side struts are installed when the two 2 end rafters are set onto the ground posts 1 Select the five 5 pipes needed to assemble the first end rafter and arrange on a level surface 2 Slide four...

Page 10: ...ps Instead cross connectors are attached during the frame assembly 2 Insert swaged ends of rafter pipes into plain ends and secure each joint with an FA4482B Tek screw NOTE For longer frames it may be...

Page 11: ...und posts using 5 16 x 2 1 2 FAG336B bolts and nuts FALB02B Use the top hole in ground post to secure rafter Rafter shown differs in design ATTENTION Stand the rafter so the nuts and bolts of the end...

Page 12: ...e cross connector to rafter and to purlin using FA4482B Tek screws See details in Quick Start section if needed 12 Repeat Steps 6 12 to install the first section of each purlin for the first two rafte...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...mation if needed CAUTION The anchor assembly is an integral part of the greenhouse construction Improper anchoring may cause instability and failure of the structure to perform as designed Failing to...

Page 15: ...labeled as NON CRITICAL on end frame diagrams when deciding where to install the additional horizontal framing for accessories Consult the diagrams in the Quick Start section showing the polycarbonate...

Page 16: ...9 tube 9 Measure the required length for the door frame tube NOTE Length is measured between top of base tube and band clamp Step 7 on rafter 10 On assembled frame member mark length determined in Ste...

Page 17: ...n FA4482B Tek screw through the back side of each door frame tube to secure the tube splice 19 Choose a 102897 tube for door header and cut length to the width of rough door opening Cut off part of sw...

Page 18: ...y that frame member is plumb and use FA4482B Tek screws to secure 104624 fitting to base tube and frame member 32 Tighten band clamp and install an FA4482B short Tek screw through clamp and into rafte...

Page 19: ...84B Neo bonded galvanized washers 102921B Read the following information before starting U channel 104213 is used to finish sides and top edges of some polycarbonate panels Aluminum 8 H Channel is use...

Page 20: ...s Dashed line and small arrows above show where to install vent tape X Mark UV Side X NOTE When attaching any aluminum profile remember to account for areas where different sections of profile interse...

Page 21: ...ware Aluminum U channel 104213 End cap 104548 Tek screws FA4482B FA4484B Neo bonded galvanized washers 102921B ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH DOORS 1 Locate door frame 102923 assemble if needed and place on a fl...

Page 22: ...teps to attach panel and to install the aluminum profile to the remaining door frame 9 After assembling both doors evenly space two hinges along each door frame 10 Attach hinges using the FA4484B Tek...

Page 23: ...d to help seal the gap between door and frame End cap used for door stop and seal Diagram may show a different frame used for illustration purposes only Door Frame Tube End Cap 104548 14 After install...

Page 24: ...panel by six 6 inches 3 Install ridge cap 4 Repeating Steps 1 3 work toward other end of frame until all panels and ridge cap sections are installed 5 Attach aluminum profile to lower edge of upper pa...

Page 25: ...cted side and remove protective film NOTE Mark UV protected side using a piece of tape or other means to ensure side is installed toward the sun 2 Apply vent tape 104774 to cover one end of panel 3 Mo...

Page 26: ...does not align check that rafters are spaced at 48 on center from ground post along one side to those on opposite side Adjust rafters as needed Duct tape can be used in small pieces to hold H channel...

Page 27: ...er panels into H channel from top Review diagrams below for another way to install lower panels a After installing lower panels of first frame bay prepare the next lower panel as previously described...

Page 28: ...oned inside and outside the frame carefully set panel on frame and overlap top of lower panel by 6 17 Align panel and center H channel with center of end rafter and first interior rafter 18 Secure pan...

Page 29: ...ap 23 Attach ridge cap to 104548 end cap using FA4484B Tek screws and 102921 neo bonded washers Repeat to secure remaining side of ridge cap 104548 end cap cut to fit between rafters inside frame Tek...

Page 30: ...of all upper panels Solid line shows lower end of all upper panels dashed line shows upper edge of all lower panels which is capped with foil tape during panel preparation X X Step 24 Align Panel End...

Page 31: ...length of 1 5 x 1 5 tube Diagram shows installed panels as seen standing inside greenhouse 4 From inside the frame align square tube as shown over lower end of upper panel dashed line Hold tube in pl...

Page 32: ...ation information on next page ATTENTION If you are not installing a baseboard skip to and continue by sealing greenhouse using the supplied silicone sealant View from outside of the shelter Upper Pan...

Page 33: ...el Outside of Shelter After installing all panels installing baseboards is strongly recommended Minimum size is 2 x 6 Length determined by building length Materials for baseboards are supplied by the...

Page 34: ...panel to U channel 2 Seal seams between H channel and ends of U channel 4 Seal upper edge of both end walls with a bead of sealant See dashed line in diagram below Frame shown may differ from actual f...

Page 35: ...ood condition Remove debris and objects that accumulate on greenhouse Use tools that will not damage panels cover when removing debris Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation Use tools that will no...

Page 36: ...8_39PC Revision date 06 06 18 QUICK START GUIDE 20 Gothic Pro Greenhouse Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame Finished Grade Finished Grade Shelter Height 11 11 5 8 4 5 Sidewall 20 0 She...

Page 37: ...401D 20G166SS401D PURLIN CONNECTION SEE CONNECTION NOTE 20G166SS403 PURLIN CONNECTION SEE CONNECTION NOTE 166S064 PURLIN CONNECTION SEE CONNECTION NOTE 166S064 PURLIN CONNECTION SEE CONNECTION NOTE 10...

Page 38: ...EMS 38 113836_37_38_39PC Revision date 06 06 18 SIDE PROFILE 113836 Baseboards Supplied by Customer 28 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0495 4 Runs of Pipe Assem...

Page 39: ...MS Revision date 06 06 18 113836_37_38_39PC SIDE PROFILE 113837 Baseboards Supplied by Customer 36 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 131S075 4 Runs of Pipe A...

Page 40: ...6_37_38_39PC Revision date 06 06 18 SIDE PROFILE 113838 48 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 4 Runs of Pipe Assembly Used for Purlin runs 131S075 131S075 131...

Page 41: ...8 113836_37_38_39PC SIDE PROFILE 113839 Baseboards Supplied by Customer 72 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075...

Page 42: ...ONS RAFTER GROUND POST VIEW 7 VERTICAL HORIZONTAL CONNECTION VIEW 4 PURLIN MID RAFTER CONNECTION VIEW 1 RAFTER STRUT CONNECTION VIEW 6 PURLIN END RAFTER CONNECTION VIEW 2 RAFTER ENDWALL CONNECTION VIE...

Page 43: ...LL COLUMN RAFTER CHORD RAFTER CHORD TEK SCREW 14 X 1 RAFTER CHORD CONNECTION RAFTER STRUT VIEW 6 STRUT QH1304 QH1402 104675 1X 5 16 X 2 1 2 HEX BOLT RAFTER CHORD 1X 5 16 NUT ADDITIONAL HOLE FOR CUSTOM...

Page 44: ...4 INSIDE DIM 48 C L C L 98 1 4 C L C L 48 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C L 48 C L C L 25 1 8 C L C L VIEW 1 VIEW 3 VIEW 2 NOTE COLUMNS NOT DIMENIONED HAVE A NON CRITICAL PLACEMENT AND ARE USED F...

Page 45: ...45 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 06 18 113836_37_38_39PC CONNECTION END WALL DETAILS...

Page 46: ...AME DIAGRAM 48 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C L 25 1 8 C L C L 47 15 16 C L C L 25 1 8 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C L 48 C L C L NOTE COLUMNS NOT DIMENIONED HAVE A NON CRITICAL PLACEMENT AND ARE USED FOR POLYCARBONATE...

Page 47: ...H channel does 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...

Page 48: ...06 06 18 POLYCARBONATE PANELS FRONT WITH DOORS H CHANNEL U CHANNEL USE 4 X 8 PANEL TO COVER A B 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY ONE HALF 4 X 8 POLY 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY ONE HALF 4 X 8 POLY 6 X 10 POLY PANEL...

Page 49: ...ate 06 06 18 113836_37_38_39PC POLYCARBONATE PANELS BACK NO DOORS H CHANNEL USE 4 X 8 PANEL TO COVER A B 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 6 X 10 POLY PANEL B PANEL A NOTE INSTAL...

Page 50: ...Revision date 06 06 18 MAIN COVER DETAILS FINISHED GRADE 104213 4 6 Overlap R a f t e r H C h a n n e l P o l y c a r b P o l y c a r b 1 0 4 2 1 3 Upper Panels One 1 116050 47 1 4 x 120 Cut to fit L...

Page 51: ...51 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 06 18 113836_37_38_39PC Space reserved for customer notes...

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