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(Pic V3) View of the roof vent rails with covers fitted                                 Cut the cover – between the vent rails (angle into corners) 

    

 

 

(Pic V4)  Shows cover cut away and 100mm piece of Lockstrip                  (Pic V5) shows omega clip fitted to upstand – which holds the  
  clip to hold the end in place                                                                tail of the cover behind the vent rail and acts as a flashing 
 (remove the piece of Polyguard if fitted)  

    

 

 

END AND LOUVRE END WALL COVERS – use the Lockstrip holding system for the hoop and end wall stud parts and 
Duralock 2 holding system for the base rail part. 

 

Each end cover is supplied in a 3m x 3m piece 

 

The pre-cut 200mm pieces of green insert are only used on the front faces of the curved part of the end hoops  

 

Find the center of one edge of the end covers and hang this so that the top edge is more-or-less parallel to the ground and has 
its center approximately in position at the apex of the hoop. 

 

Fit one 200mm pre-cut piece of lockstrip insert and “L” clip into the front face of the frame to temporarily hold the end cover.  

 

Whilst placing some tension on the covering, Fit another 200mm pre-cut piece of lockstrip at the point where the curve of the end 

hoop stops and the straight part of the sidewall begins (approximately the 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock position if looking at the face), 
then whilst tensioning the covering position a 200mm pre-cut piece of lockstrip midway between the two inserted pieces. 

 

Whilst tensioning the covering fill in all of the remaining front face of the curved part of the end hoop see (Pic L1) using the 
supplied 200mm pre-cut pieces. 

 

For the remaining straight part of the end hoop frame, cut a piece of lockstrip insert to suit the remaining length and whilst placing 
some tension on the covering install the insert and “L” clips. (“L” clips are spaced at Approx. 200mm) 

 

The base rail at each end uses the DURALOCK 2 cover holding system, please read the Duralock 2 instructions. 

Summary of Contents for Domestic Tunnel 2.36x1.5m

Page 1: ...ssible The Tunnelhouse is already partly pre assembled We suggest you take your time and allow yourself a weekend to erect the frame and fit the covering Call us on Free Ph 0508 733 728 with any questions during assembly For standard sites place a 600mm ground peg at 1m apart along the length and width of the building If your ground is sandy or loose or if you have a windy site then ground pegs wi...

Page 2: ...lating you may wish to build an additional timber frame base for the tunnelhouse using 100mm x 50mm or 150mm x 50mmm timber rails The dimensions for a timber frame option are shown below Extra base materials are not supplied Ensure that dimensions A B are accurate As these are precise inside measurements enabling the interior base rail of the tunnelhouse supplied to match the inner edges of your t...

Page 3: ...207mm 2 36m x 18m 2300mm 18032mm 18178mm 2 36m x 21m 2300mm 21032mm 21157mm 2 36m x 24m 2300mm 24032mm 24142mm Stage 1 Stand up the door end and the louvre end walls The Tunnelhouse is supplied with end frames pre assembled With assistance stand these up in a vertical position triangular brackets face to the inside The side base rails finish flush with the front face of the end base rails see Pic ...

Page 4: ...pe to the top face of the internal hoops only to help prevent cover chaffing do not install to end hoops see Pic POL1 below For the 15m 18m 21m 24m models fit the horizontal collar tie to each central hoop NOTE 1 We suggest not securing the internal hoops into place with the two screw s at their base saddles until after the covering has been fitted This will allow the hoops to be lifted upward sli...

Page 5: ...in the roof curve as shown below For high wind kit models also place a purlin 125mm up from the base rail Place 24mm Polyguard along the length of all purlins to their outside face Fit 24mm Polyguard end dwangs at both ends NOTE If an optional sidewall shelf unit is to be fitted the lowest purlin should be placed above the shelf bracket height position Wrap two layers of Polyguard tape around Purl...

Page 6: ...nit Pic B1 Pic B2 Secure the side wall brace Pic B3 Stage 4 The cover holding systems and fitting the cover s There are two types of cover holding systems used on this tunnelhouse You will note that the shape of the grooves in the aluminium end frame and base rail door is differs between the two types System 1 Lockstrip is used for the top face and front face of the end hoops It is also used on th...

Page 7: ... by tilting it as shown below and as you press it down and into the groove release the tension from behind to allow the channel insert to drop into place A Locking Lug Forward B Tilt Channel Insert C Fully Seat Channel Insert then fit Bead The channel insert with its front Locking Lug edge facing forward is inserted first Tilt the front edge down B whilst easing cover tension from behind locate th...

Page 8: ...e rope helps to stop the covering from draping down between the hoops and assists with you placing tension on the cover NOTE If your Tunnelhouse has a roof vent take care not to catch the cover on the vent rail upstands see Pic V1 above when laying it out into position NOTE The print name on the cover should face to the inside of the Tunnelhouse so that the text reads correctly left to right Remin...

Page 9: ...oceed to fit the main roof cover Pic V1 Vent L Bracket x 4 Vent rails Vent Upstands Pic V2 Roof vent cap and Vent arms Handle Note The ridge beam purlin should be removed from the vent location space the vent rails replace the ridge purlin in the vent space IF YOU HAVE A ROOF VENT OPTION After the main roof and sidewall covering has been fitted you can re fit the cap vent see pictures below 1 In t...

Page 10: ... approximately in position at the apex of the hoop Fit one 200mm pre cut piece of lockstrip insert and L clip into the front face of the frame to temporarily hold the end cover Whilst placing some tension on the covering Fit another 200mm pre cut piece of lockstrip at the point where the curve of the end hoop stops and the straight part of the sidewall begins approximately the 9 o clock and 3 o cl...

Page 11: ...of the Duralock 2 bead on top of the base rail in the door opening to act as a packer 2 Slide the door track onto the two door rollers that are already attached to the door frame 3 Lift the door track complete with door attached into approximate position resting it onto the packers 4 Lift up the door track slightly so that the weight of the door is suspended on the track 5 Screw through the door t...

Page 12: ...s NZ spray this on 24hours prior to rainfall Wash down the interior of the tunnel house to prevent any fertilizer or chemical degradation Patch any holes or tears in the cover as they occur with all weather tape or Patchbond tape Check annually that foundations are secure all bracket screws are tight replace any missing or broken screws check that door rollers and vent mechanisms are operating smo...

Page 13: ...Effective from 12 Nov 20 Page 13 General view 7 5m model single front door 1 x roof vent high wind kit General view interior 6m model high wind kit interior ...

Page 14: ...Effective from 12 Nov 20 Page 14 General view 3m model with high wind kit fitted internal raised gardens included General view 6m model rear wall louvre ...

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