Rion GH30, Assembly Instructions Manual

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Prepare a Foundation for Your Greenhouse
Before assembling your new Greenhouse a proper foundation must be prepared. Make sure that you have
checked with your local authorities regarding any required building permits.
Decide at this time the final orientation of your Greenhouse. We recommend that you place your greenhouse
in a spot where it will receive direct sunlight and will be protected from the wind as much as possible. The door
should not face prevailing winds.
It is important to clear your Greenhouse of snow in the winter.
Modular Base (Option)
If you have purchased the optional Greenhouse Modular Base follow the assembly instructions in the
packaging. The Greenhouse Modular Base can be placed in an excavated hole or on the ground. In either case
you will require approximately 0.17 cubic meters (6 cubic feet) per module of gravel or earth or other suitable
material to fill the base. All required hardware is included.
Treated Wood Base
Build a framework composed of 4
×
6 (
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) and 2
×
6 (
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) treated lumber using deck screws
or galvanized lag bolts and fill it with gravel or earth or other suitable material to fill the base
up to the top surface of the 4
×
6 (
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). Attach the greenhouse frame through the connectors
using screws that are 6 mm ( B ") in diameter and no less than 70 mm (2 C ") long (not
supplied). See hardware quantities, foundation measurements and filler specifications
above.
Concrete Foundation
Prepare a poured concrete foundation
according to local building codes. Do not
excavate and pour concrete in frozen ground.
Make sure that there is a slight slope for
drainage.
Pour your foundation according to the size of
the greenhouse model you have selected.
Make sure that the foundation is at least 10
cm (4") larger than the size of the greenhouse.
The Greenhouse is secured to the concrete foundation using screws and concrete anchors or expansion
anchors (not supplied). Use screws 6 mm in diameter and no less than 70 mm long (2 C " x B "). A drill with an
8 mm ( J ") masonry bit is required. Required quantities are shown below.
Other Foundation Options
Additional anchoring options are possible, based on wind and ground conditions in your area.
Note:
You may assemble the greenhouse on its base on a hard surface and move it to its final position when
you have finished. Make sure that there are no obstructions between the assembly area and the final position.
Wood Deck
Your Greenhouse can be secured to a wood deck with screws (not supplied) through the frame connectors. Use
screws that are 6 mm ( B ”) in diameter and no less than 70 mm (2 C “) long. Make sure that the wood deck
itself is securely anchored to the ground. See hardware quantities and foundation measurements above.
Excavated Trench
Your Greenhouse can be placed in an excavated trench to anchor it to the ground. See the foundation
measurements above for dimensions.
Model Modules Foundation Width Foundation Length
GH32 GHF + GHB 2.07 meter (6’ 9") 1.44 meter (4’ 9")
GH33 GHF + GHM + GHB 2.07 meter (6’ 9") 2.07 meter (6’ 10")
GH34 GHF + GHM + GHM + GHB 2.07 meter (6’ 9") 2.66 meter (8’ 10")
GH35 GHF + GHM + GHM + GHM + GHB 2.07 meter (6’ 9") 3.25 meter (10’ 10")
GH32 GH33 GH34 GH35 Description
20 24 28 32 70 mm x 6 mm (2 C " x B ") screw/anchor set or expansion anchor
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