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GROWSPAN

 ROUND ECONOMY  HIGH TUNNELS

Revision date: 01.01.20

FRAME ASSEMBLY NOTE

During the assembly of the frame, install a Tek screw 

through each clamp into the rafter and through each clamp 

into the purlin. 

Rafter Joint

Purlin

Tek Screw

Tek Screw

Rafter

The following graphics and photos will help you identify

the different parts. (Some parts are not shown.)

Swaged

Plain

Swaged and Plain Rafter Sections 

102198

U-Channel Spring

CC6212 & 

CC6213

Fabric Clips

FA4482B

Tek Screw

102197

Poly Latch U-Channel

102856 

End Clamp

102548

Cross Connector

102675

Ground Post

Plain End Panel

Position all Tek screws so they will not touch the cover 

material once it is installed.

Summary of Contents for PB01700R6

Page 1: ...s a different length but similar model Economy high tunnels include film roof and film end panels STK DIMENSIONS PB01700R6 26 W x 12 H x 48 L PB01710R6 26 W x 12 H x 96 L 2020 GrowSpan All Rights Rese...

Page 2: ...manufacturer s warranty and may cause serious injury and damage LOCATION Choosing the proper location is an important step before you begin to assemble the structure The following suggestions and pre...

Page 3: ...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 thes...

Page 4: ...ed 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 Recomme...

Page 5: ...Screw Tek Screw Rafter The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts Some parts are not shown Swaged Plain Swaged and Plain Rafter Sections 102198 U Channel Spring CC62...

Page 6: ...ly procedure 2 Assemble the rafters and frame and square the frame 3 Prepare and attach end panels 4 Attach main cover and roll up side crank assembly Ground Level End Rafter Inside Rafter Baseboards...

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 T...

Page 8: ...crews 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 assem...

Page 9: ...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 detai...

Page 10: ...ign 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 I...

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 bolt...

Page 12: ...r supplied wood screws to secure U channel to ribbon board Do not use Tek screws to attach U Channel to wood NO RIBBON BOARD Attach one section of the poly latch U Channel to the side of the frame usi...

Page 13: ...nd pull the cover into place Center cover side to side and end to end IMPORTANT To prevent damage to the main cover during installation additional personnel and lifts may be needed INSTALL POLY LATCH...

Page 14: ...h edges of the first end rafter until the entire length of the end of the main cover is secured in place 7 Stretch the cover to the other end of the building and repeat the steps to secure the main co...

Page 15: ...cover 3 Assemble and install the crank assembly 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 t...

Page 16: ...cted using wood boards under each rafter foot or if baseboards were installed If the shelter was constructed on concrete footings a concrete slab or on bare ground alternative steps must be taken by t...

Page 17: ...fore reassembling For replacement or missing parts call 1 800 245 9881 for assistance 4 Attach the remaining eyebolts using the diagram above as a pattern guide 5 Once all eyebolts are installed in th...

Page 18: ...01 20 QUICK START GUIDE 26 Wide Round Economy High Tunnels 26 0 Width 12 6 15 16 Heigth F FR RO ON NT T Grid Represents 12 Squares Ground Level Diagram shows a different length but similar model Econ...

Page 19: ...01 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 fo...

Page 20: ...Y HIGH TUNNELS Revision date 01 01 20 7 131S075 1 131P0735 48 0 Length Customer Supplied Baseboards Customer Supplied Ribbon Boards Purlin Run 6 0 on center Rafter Spacing center to center SIDE PROFIL...

Page 21: ...HIGH TUNNELS Revision date 01 01 20 SIDE PROFILE PB01710R6 6 0 on center Rafter Spacing 96 0 Length center to center 15 131S075 1 131P0735 Purlin Run Customer Supplied Baseboards Customer Supplied Ri...

Page 22: ...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 pu...

Page 23: ...23 GROWSPAN ROUND ECONOMY HIGH TUNNELS Revision date 01 01 20 Space below is reserved for customer notes...

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