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  ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS

8.  Slide the Twist-of-the-Wrist mounting plate over the 

long bolts and secure the plate with two lock nuts.

9.  Attach the Twist-of-the-Wrist gearbox to the mounting 

plate using hex head bolts.

10. Using a 1/4" x 2" bolt (FAG308B) and nut (FALB01B), 

attach the square shaft to a tubing adapter.

11.  Slide the square shaft through the Twist-of-the-Wrist 

gearbox.

TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)

Lock Nuts

12. Slide the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly onto the  

aluminum channel from the ground end. (This is the 

free end of the channel.)

13. Finish rolling the cover conduit in a clockwise motion 

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. Test the operation of the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly 

 

NOTE: 

If the cover rolls in the desired direction, but 

you want to turn the crank in the opposite direction for 

the same result, unbolt, reposition the gearbox, and 

remount it on the same side of the mounting bracket.

Bolt shown in 

diagrams may differ 

from actual bolt.

Summary of Contents for PB01752R6

Page 1: ...EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS Photo may show a different but similar model STK DIMENSIONS PB01752R6 42 W x 15 H x 72 L 2020 GrowSpan All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission GrowSpa...

Page 2: ...ing shoring 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 contracto...

Page 3: ...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 th...

Page 4: ...with roll up sides Materials for baseboards and ribbon boards are not included and are supplied by customer ATTENTION Fasteners to secure boards to frame are included Recommended lumber dimensions sh...

Page 5: ...12 CC6214 Fabric Clips FA4482B Tek Screw 102857 End Clamp 102547 Cross Connector Swaged Plain Swaged and Plain Rafter Sections some pieces are not shown 102569 Bearing 102717 Gearbox Drive 102198 U Ch...

Page 6: ...ng the end clamps cross connectors and purlins Ground Post Round Premium Extra Tall High Tunnel OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your high tunnel For additional details see section Assemblin...

Page 7: ...d diagonally between corner posts must be equal for the building to be square 7 Check all dimensions and adjust if needed before driving the remaining posts to the required height 8 After all corner p...

Page 8: ...ation purposes only 12 Verify that the on center width of the frame is uniform between the corner ground posts 6 on center 21 on center 21 on center 6 on center NOTE The frame is square when the two d...

Page 9: ...es as shown below NOTE Band clamps QH1404 are only attached to two 2 interior rafter assemblies Use a piece of duct tape if desired to keep each clamp from sliding when the rafter is lifted into posit...

Page 10: ...ew of the end rafter and clamps as shown from the outside when the frame is assembled 3 With the rafter pipes seated at each joint and the rafter positioned on a flat surface secure each joint with a...

Page 11: ...mark the distance on the pipe NOTE This first measurement is three quarters 3 4 of an inch longer than the on center rafter spacing to account for the length of purlin pipe that extends through the e...

Page 12: ...port is anchored to the ground post secure it to the socket fitting at the top of the rafter using an Allen wrench and the set screw DO NOT SECURE THE SOCKET FITTING TO THE RAFTER AT THIS TIME End Raf...

Page 13: ...AUTION To prevent cover damage the ends of the purlins should not extend past the end clamp The bolt side of the end clamps must go toward the inside of the shelter the same side as the purlin as show...

Page 14: ...er with a Tek screw 5 Check each purlin joint and secure using a Tek screw if this has not been done 20 Slide the center support into the center pocket of the end panel Be sure to position the drilled...

Page 15: ...round posts using the 5 16 x 3 lag bolts Insert the lag bolts from the inside of the shelter through the ground posts into the baseboards Continue adding baseboards to complete the first run Splices a...

Page 16: ...f a cable section and wrap the cable around the thimble as shown in the second figure to the right 4 Grasp both sections of the cable near the thimble and position one cable clamp one inch away from t...

Page 17: ...me B A QH1404 Band Clamp CABLE PLACEMENT The diagram and inserts below identify the placement and proper way to attach the cable assemblies to the building 1 Attach the first cable assembly at the bot...

Page 18: ...mage do not install end panels on a windy day Gather the parts Fabric clips CC6214 divide quantity in half Measuring tape Scissors Assembly Procedure 1 With the proper lift or ladders positioned insid...

Page 19: ...he fabric clips as you work down from the top of the rafter Fabric clips are installed on the backside of the rafter to prevent damage to the main cover when it is installed 7 Verify that the end pane...

Page 20: ...uble and single poly latch U Channel and poly latch springs 8 Install roll up side kits the anti billow ropes and test the operation of the twist of the wrist assembly INSTALL POLY LATCH U CHANNEL Att...

Page 21: ...he single poly latch U channel 3 Repeat the steps to install the single U Channel at the remaining end of the frame 4 Continue with the installation of the main cover Single U channel Diagram may not...

Page 22: ...at one end of the U Channel and work toward the other It is also possible to begin at the middle of each side and work toward each end NOTE Maintain an even length along the side The final stretching...

Page 23: ...U Channel to the remaining area on the top of end rafters See diagram below U Channel Ribbon Board 15 Place and center a side roll up panel along one side of the frame 16 Attach side roll up panel to...

Page 24: ...ach pipe into the plain end of another pipe until the conduit is assembled 3 Secure each pipe joint with a Tek screw 4 After assembling both conduits place one 1 conduit assembly at the base of each s...

Page 25: ...hannel along the rafter at the end of the building where the Twist of the Wrist assembly will be located 5 Secure the upper end of the channel by drilling a 3 8 hole through the end rafter and attach...

Page 26: ...rom the ground end This is the free end of the channel 13 Finish rolling the cover conduit in a clockwise motion up to the Twist of the Wrist assembly 14 Attach the conduit to the square shaft of the...

Page 27: ...ditional parts if needed 3 Move up the same end rafter and drill a 3 8 hole through the poly latch U Channel and rafter leg insert an eyebolt through the hole and secure the eyebolt with a nut and was...

Page 28: ...e 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...

Page 29: ...date 01 01 20 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS Sidewall Height 42 0 3 10 9 16 15 0 Height F FR RO ON NT T Grid Represents 12 Squares QUICK START GUIDE 42 Wide Round Premium Extra Tall H...

Page 30: ...GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS FRONT PROFILE 102676 102676 End 102857 Middle 102547 End 102857 Middle 102547 42R1902 10016108 42R1901D 102676 42R1901D 42R1902 42R1902 42R1902 42R1902...

Page 31: ...31 Revision date 01 01 20 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS SIDE PROFILE 11 131S075 1 131P0735 Purlin Run 6 0 Rafter Spacing On Center 72 0 Length Center to Center...

Page 32: ...32 Revision date 01 01 20 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS CONNECTIONS End Rafter Purlin Connection View 1 Mid Rafter Purlin Connection View 2 Rafter Strut Connection View 3...

Page 33: ...PAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS CONNECTION DETAILS 102547 Rafter View 2 Mid Rafter Purlin Connection Purlin Rafter 102857 View 1 End Rafter Purlin Connection Purlin View 2 Mid Rafter Purlin...

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