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2-Layer Film Install 

Revision date: 04.17.20

READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN

These instructions include helpful hints and important information needed 

to safely install the roof cladding. Please read these instructions 

before

 you 

begin. If you have any questions during the assembly, contact Customer 

Service at 1-800-245-9881 for assistance.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

•  Wear eye protection.
•  Wear head protection.
•  Wear gloves when handling metal tubes.
•  Use a portable GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) when working 

with power tools and cords.

•  Do not climb on greenhouse or framing during or after construction.
•  Do not occupy greenhouse during high winds, tornadoes, or hurricanes.
•  Provide adequate ventilation if structure is enclosed.
•  Do not store hazardous materials in greenhouse.
•  Provide proper ingress and egress to prevent entrapment.

Important Information

Contents

Important Information ..................................................................................... 2

Required Lumber — Customer-Supplied — Ribbon Boards .......................... 4

Recommended — Customer-Supplied —Baseboards ................................... 5

End Panel Installation Details & Foil Tape Install ........................................... 6

Flashing (PGFLSAXXFCW0063) Installation ................................................. 7

Mark Ribbon Board Location .......................................................................... 9

Baseboards and Ribbon Boards..................................................................... 10

U-Channel (102197) — End Rafters .............................................................. 11

Side U-Channel Installation — Roll-Up Sides ................................................ 12

Inspect Frame Before Film Installation ........................................................... 13

2-Layer Film Roof — Layer 1 (IR/AC) ............................................................ 14

Inflation Fan Kit Installation

 ............................................................................ 17

2-Layer Film Roof — Layer 2 ......................................................................... 18

Seal Greenhouse............................................................................................ 19

DOUBLE-LAYER FILM INSTALLATION

Greenhouses equipped with a double-layer film include a layer that is Infra 

Red (IR) Retention film. 

IMPORTANT!

 

During cover installation, install IR film first! Examine 

film and install it according to instructions printed on the film.

WEAR EYE 

PROTECTION 

WHEN 

INSTALLING 

SPRING WIRE!

WARNING: 

To prevent damage to cover and to prevent serious personal injury,  

 

 

DO NOT attempt to install main cover on windy or stormy days.

Summary of Contents for PGFLSAXXFCW0063

Page 1: ...ssion Photo may show a different but similar model Greenhouse with single door and roll up sides is shown in the example 2 Flashing Ribbon Board Baseboard 102197 U Channel Install Film Layer 1 Air Inf...

Page 2: ...to prevent entrapment Important Information Contents Important Information 2 Required Lumber Customer Supplied Ribbon Boards 4 Recommended Customer Supplied Baseboards 5 End Panel Installation Detail...

Page 3: ...ers for wire spring 1 4 or 5 16 drill bit 1 3 8 hole saw bit Hand tools saw or grinder to cut aluminum flashing Clamps to install u channel flashing Ladders work platforms and other machinery for lift...

Page 4: ...sult main frame technical document to determine ribbon board height for your greenhouse ATTENTION Fasteners to secure boards to building frame are included with building materials Minimum lumber dimen...

Page 5: ...oards run the frame length along both sides at ground level Installation of customer supplied baseboard is described later in this guide Do not install boards at this time ATTENTION Fasteners to secur...

Page 6: ...r Apply foil tape DH8007 to cover all open cells after cutting and before flashing if this has not been completed yet U channel flashing overlaps end panels to cover open cells at top If end panels ar...

Page 7: ...re rafter begins to bend Place flashing on ground or work bench 3 From first cut mark remainder of flashing face at 12 on center intervals Flashing PGFLSAXXFCW0063 Installation ATTENTION To bend flash...

Page 8: ...ed Use hand clamps to help hold and bend flashing into position 9 Continue installing flashing and work down to ground INSTALL FLASHING CONTINUED Flashing 6 7 Flashing ATTENTION Be mindful of where to...

Page 9: ...frame are included See ribbon board information earlier in this guide Complete these steps 1 Using diagrams included in frame assembly Guide 1 mark ribbon board location on frame along each side at e...

Page 10: ...nuts Review diagram below INSTALL RIBBON BOARDS 1 After flashing is installed attach ribbon boards to assembled frame Use a drill and 5 16 drill bit to drill through rafter tubes and ribbon board Secu...

Page 11: ...u channel using FA4482B Tek screws NOTE Align u channel with center of end rafter and install over and through the installed flashing 2 Continue to install u channel up and over the end rafter down to...

Page 12: ...wood screws 2 Continue attaching u channel and work toward other end of frame U channel to run level throughout installation 3 Cut last section to required length so it is flush with outside edge of...

Page 13: ...rn to rafters and apply tape over connectors to better protect cover film and prolong film life once installed Photo above shows one way to apply the tape Rafter and frame shown above may differ from...

Page 14: ...to prevent serious personal injury DO NOT attempt to install the main cover on windy or stormy days WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN INSTALLING SPRING WIRE DOUBLE LAYER FILM INSTALLATION Greenhouses equipped...

Page 15: ...nger than required to cover frame end to end For easier anchoring allow approximately 10 to extend past end rafter as film is anchored Remove ropes if used after film is secure 6 Continue down both ed...

Page 16: ...the side Use upper run of u channel to secure roof film if two 2 runs of channel are attached to ribbon board 10 Next move to remaining side stretch film and secure in place Pull film sung during spri...

Page 17: ...the example Some larger buildings may include multiple inflation fan kits ATTENTION Install all air inflation fan kit components before installing the second layer of film Failure to do so will requir...

Page 18: ...Lower run of u channel is reserved for roll up side panel ATTENTION Install second layer of film with either surface toward the soil Do not damage first film layer during installation of second film 2...

Page 19: ...Greenhouse Anytime after roof film installation apply sealant to these areas Around all doors Around accessory framing and accessories At joint where u channel meets flashing for both end rafters All...

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