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GROWSPAN

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 ROUND PREMIUM  HIGH TUNNELS

Revision date: 11.19.21

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STK# 

  DIMENSIONS

PB01695R4            26' W x 12' H x 24' L

PB01697R4            26' W x 12' H x 36' L

PB01705R4            26' W x 12' H x 72' L

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GrowSpan

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Round Premium High Tunnels

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Page 1: ...Photo may show a different but similar model STK DIMENSIONS PB01695R4 26 W x 12 H x 24 L PB01697R4 26 W x 12 H x 36 L PB01705R4 26 W x 12 H x 72 L 2021 GrowSpan All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission GrowSpan Round Premium High Tunnels ...

Page 2: ...horing and support needed during the assembly process For safety reasons those who are not familiar with recognized construction methods and techniques must seek the help of a qualified contractor READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Growspan high tunnel When properly assembled and maintained this product will provide years of reliable service These instructions includ...

Page 3: ...ain cover if equipped This applies to fabric covers that stretch over the frame assembly Your shelter may include roof panels or side panels or both 11 Read the Care and Maintenance information at the end of these instructions 12 Complete and return all warranty information as instructed REQUIRED TOOLS The following list identifies the main tools needed to assemble the shelter Additional tools and...

Page 4: ...ded for buildings with roll up sides Materials for baseboards and ribbon boards are not included and are supplied by customer ATTENTION Fasteners to secure boards to building frame are included Recommended lumber dimensions shown wider boards can be used if desired Counter sink holes for 1 4 carriage bolts if bolt length is too short for board thickness BASEBOARDS The baseboard when installed prop...

Page 5: ... help you identify the different parts Some parts are not shown 102856 End Clamp 102548 Cross Connector Swaged Plain Swaged and Plain Rafter Sections CC6212 CC6213 Fabric Clips FA4482B Tek Screw 102569 Bearing 102717 Gearbox Drive 102198 U Channel Spring 102197 Poly Latch U Channel 102570 Aluminum Channel Zippered End Panel 102675 Ground Post Position all Tek screws so they will not touch the cove...

Page 6: ... Quick Start Guide Ground Level End Rafter Inside Rafter Roll Up Side Conduit Purlins Baseboards are supplied by customer Round Premium High Tunnels OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your high tunnel For additional details see section Assembling the High Tunnel Components See illustration below to identify main parts of high tunnel 1 Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure 2...

Page 7: ...ore driving the remaining posts to the required height 8 After all corner posts are accurately installed tie a string line between the tops of the corner ground posts on the same side of the shelter The string is used to identify the tops of all remaining ground posts The string must remain tight and level 9 Use a tape measure to mark the 48 on center locations of the remaining ground posts 10 Dri...

Page 8: ...screws so they will not touch the cover once it is installed This is typically on the backside of the rafter which will be the surface visible from the inside of the high tunnel once the frame is assembled Drive screw into the inner rafter pipe 4 Assemble rafters as described and continue with the additional steps to complete the assembly of the two 2 end rafters END RAFTER ASSEMBLY In addition to...

Page 9: ...e the purlin pipe in the joint where the rafter pipes are connected to keep purlins aligned during assembly 7 Repeat the previous step to install a second purlin section See the above diagram for details 8 Verify that both rafters are plumb and properly spaced 4 on center 9 Tighten the 102548 cross connectors on the interior rafter and tighten the end clamps installed at the end rafter to secure t...

Page 10: ...lin to extend beyond the end of the end rafter Align with the center of the end rafter for best results If the purlin is too short to fit into the rafter end clamps without pulling the end rafter out of plumb first verify you have the correct pipe If so loosen a purlin splice and slide the pipes apart At least half of the tapered end must remain inside the adjacent pipe Drive the Tek screw back in...

Page 11: ... Continue by installing the remaining pipe and clamps BASEBOARD INSTALLATION RECOMMENDED Gather the parts Treated or recycled plastic lumber supplied by customer Recommended 2 x 6 1 4 x 4 carriage bolts and nuts may not work for baseboards with a thickness greater than 1 1 2 NOTE The following procedure describes one way to install the recommended baseboards The size and type of the baseboard you ...

Page 12: ... end panels are installed install the main cover The steps to install the main cover include 1 Attach poly latch U Channel 102197 along the high tunnel sides and tops of the high tunnel end rafters using FA4482B Tek screws 2 Pull main cover over the frame 3 Attach the main cover to the end rafters using the poly latch springs 4 Stretch and attach main cover to the sides of the frame 5 Install roll...

Page 13: ...hannel 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 corner baffle installation 2 Continue to attach the U Channel sections to the rafters or ribbon board if used and work toward the other end of the frame Cut the last section of U Channel to the requ...

Page 14: ...ssembled frame 1 Locate four 4 pieces of 102197 single u channel additional 102198A spring wire and the 108654 roll of 6 mil film 2 At one corner cut and attach the 102197 u channel to the end rafter and first interior rafter as shown Install these horizontal runs of single u channel above the baseboards and below the single u channel REQUIRED PARTS 102197 U channel 102198A Poly Coated Spring Wire...

Page 15: ...able u channel INSTALL CORNER BAFFLES continued 4 Take the 108654 roll of 6 mil film and cut a piece to cover the end bay opening framed by the single u channel Roll out the film and measure length to determine the best way to cut the film You need four 4 identical panels from the film roll 5 With assistance secure the film panel in the u channel using the 102198A wire spring Measure between the u...

Page 16: ...d of the building and repeat the steps to secure the main cover in the U Channel NOTE Pull the cover tight as the wire spring is inserted into the U Channel INSTALL MAIN COVER Gather the parts Main cover Ropes long enough to reach over the frame provided by customer U Channel Spring Box cutter or utility knife Assembly Procedure After attaching the poly latch U Channel to the frame unpack the main...

Page 17: ...red 9 After securing the first side move to the remaining side and secure it in place IMPORTANT DO NOT REMOVE TOO MUCH OF THE EXCESS COVER MATERIAL AT EACH END Some excess main cover material the material that extends beyond the end rafters should remain in place If the main cover needs stretched in the future remove the spring from the U Channel grasp the excess material pull the cover tight and ...

Page 18: ...Twist of the Wrist assembly and attach it to the frame and the roll up side 4 Install the Anti Billow Rope system 5 Test the operation of the roll up side 4 Place the assembled conduit at the base of the side where the end of the main cover is located NOTE Duct tape Tek screws to prevent damage to main cover 5 Continue with the procedure that follows to attach the conduit to the main cover ATTACH ...

Page 19: ...assembly will be located NOTE Verify that the lower end of the channel is slightly off the ground to allow it to move freely when the panel is rolled up and down 5 Secure the upper end of the channel by drilling a 3 8 hole through the end rafter and attach as shown The lower end of the channel will float and is not attached NOTE Install a flat washer between the nut and the end panel Panel is not ...

Page 20: ...um channel from the ground end This is the free end of the channel 13 Roll the cover conduit up to the Twist of the Wrist assembly 14 Attach the conduit to the square shaft of the assembly by inserting a 1 4 bolt through the hole in the conduit and tubing adapter Add and tighten the 1 4 nuts 15 Attach the crank handle to the Twist of the Wrist assembly Cover is not shown in the above diagram 16 Te...

Page 21: ... the number of anti billow ropes for each side using the Side Profile diagram in the Quick Start section for your frame length 2 Attach the 117063 rope hooks using wood screws for wood and Tek screws for metal Be sure to note where one rope stops and the next rope begins 3 Take the CC5525 1 4 rope and install it in short lengths along each side Pull tight to keep panels in place 4 Test the operati...

Page 22: ...r at anytime Remove debris and objects that may accumulate on the cover Use tools that will not damage the cover when removing debris Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation Use tools that will not damage the cover when removing snow Check the contents of the high tunnel to verify that nothing is touching the cover or the side panels that could cause damage Check the anchoring system to ensure ...

Page 23: ...PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS Revision date 11 19 21 QUICK START GUIDE 26 Wide Round Premium High Tunnels Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame 26 0 Width 12 6 15 16 Heigth F FR RO ON NT T Grid Represents 12 Squares ...

Page 24: ...601 26R1602 End Clamp 102856 Mid Clamp 102548 End Clamp 102856 Mid Clamp 102548 End Clamp 102856 Mid Clamp 102548 End Clamp 102856 Mid Clamp 102548 End Clamp 102856 Mid Clamp 102548 ATTENTION Except for the top center clamps position all clamps at the joint where individual curved rafter pipes are connected Ground Level ...

Page 25: ...r to center Customer Supplied Ribbonboard ATTENTION TO PREVENT DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY INSTALL THE ANTI BILLOW ROPE IN SHORT LENGTHS ALONG EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME DO NOT INSTALL AS A SINGLE LENGTH TIED AT EACH END DOING SO WILL RESULT IN A LOOSE SIDE PANEL SHOULD THE ROPE BREAK DURING STRONG WINDS ANTI BILLOW ROPES PER SIDE This frame length requires one 1 anti billow ropes and nine 9 117063 EZ ...

Page 26: ...E AND POSSIBLE INJURY INSTALL THE ANTI BILLOW ROPE IN SHORT LENGTHS ALONG EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME DO NOT INSTALL AS A SINGLE LENGTH TIED AT EACH END DOING SO WILL RESULT IN A LOOSE SIDE PANEL SHOULD THE ROPE BREAK DURING STRONG WINDS ANTI BILLOW ROPES PER SIDE This frame length requires two 2 anti billow ropes and thirteen 13 117063 EZ Snap Rope Clips per side Circled point shows the end of each ro...

Page 27: ...LE INJURY INSTALL THE ANTI BILLOW ROPE IN SHORT LENGTHS ALONG EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME DO NOT INSTALL AS A SINGLE LENGTH TIED AT EACH END DOING SO WILL RESULT IN A LOOSE SIDE PANEL SHOULD THE ROPE BREAK DURING STRONG WINDS ANTI BILLOW ROPES PER SIDE This frame length requires three 3 anti billow ropes and twenty three 23 117063 EZ Snap Rope Clips per side Circled point shows the end of each rope and...

Page 28: ...Mid Rafter P urlin Connection View 2 Rafter 102856 View 1 End Rafter Purlin Connection Purlin 102548 Rafter View 2 Mid Rafter Purlin Connection Purlin ATTENTION Install a Tek screw through each clamp into the rafter and through each clamp into the purlin Install screws so they will not touch the cover when it is installed ...

Page 29: ...29 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS Revision date 11 19 21 Space below is reserved for customer notes ...

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