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S-7
S-5A

5

22

B-5

5

B-10

10

S-2C 20

QTY

Profile

49¾”

48½”

R-1E

4

R-1

2

Assemble Roof Ridge

Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. 

Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation.

Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles.

Install B-10 splice with C-curve positioned next to center opening in R-1 

profile. Use screwdriver handle to tap until friction dimple holds it in place.

Install another B-10 splice with C-curve positioned next to center 

opening in R-1 profile. Use screwdriver handle to tap to push splice 

approximately 1/4” farther into profile than first splice.

Loosen and adjust position of set screws and long hex bolt to fit 

holes in B-5 connector. Position B-5 connector with the long hex 

bolt in center hole, and center to the seam where the profiles join. 

Repeat step 7.1 to install remaining three 

R-1E profiles next to R-1E profile. Repeat 

step 7.1 again to  

install  the second  

R-1 profile on the 

other side. 

Slide one T-bolt into channel in each end of 

R-1 profiles. Hand tighten to hold in place.

Secure B-5 connector 

with four S-2C caps. 

NOTE: Long hex bolt is 

secured in step 8. 

7.1A       

7.1B       

7.1e       

7.2A       

7.2B       

7.1F       

NOTE: Position each B-10 splice 

with C-curve next to center in 

R-1 and R-1E profile openings.

R-1

Slide four T-bolts and one

 

S-5A long hex bolt into 

channel in one end of R-1E profile as shown. Hand 

tighten first and last T-bolts to hold in place.

7.1D       

R-1E

Slide R-1E profile toward R-1 profile. Make sure both B-10 splices fit into openings in R-1E 

profile. Continue sliding until seams are butted against each other.

7.1c       

R-1

R-1E

R-1

R-1E

B-5

R-1

R-1

Summary of Contents for MONT-12

Page 1: ... 65 Fleetwood Drive Rockaway NJ 07866 Customer Service 877 373 3078 Email customerservice rsiww com After Hours Helpline 443 574 4764 8 x 24 Greenhouse Assembly Instructions MojaveEdition Made in the USA 160113V ...

Page 2: ...losed In cooler snow prone climates Cut some 2 x 4 s and put them against the roof ridge and the floor to help add support from heavy snow and ice This is just a precaution but could save a lot of aggravation down the road It is also a good practice to clean the snow off the roof A little snow if fine but several inches only will tempt fate and it is best to be safe than sorry The polycarbonate pa...

Page 3: ...lso applies to any implied warranties that may exist under applicable law Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to the purchaser The limited warranty for accessories follows the same guidelines as above and is covered for the following time span Work Bench System 10 years Watering System 7 years Shade Cloth System 7 ...

Page 4: ...ut in one staging area The List of Parts has the corresponding step number referenced to each part so you can easily prepare for each step We recommend placing all parts in one staging area Lay out parts by size and shape Use the List of Parts to identify the part numbers for profiles and panels We have not labeled the parts with stickers to avoid removing them during assembly 3 Select a Location ...

Page 5: ...age until you are ready to use them Make sure the greenhouse complies with local building codes Heat the greenhouse during winter months to avoid accumulation of snow or ice on the roof Step 1 Assemble Base Step 2 Assemble Right Wall Step 3 Assemble Back Wall Step 4 Assemble Left Wall Step 5 Assemble Front Wall and Gable Step 6 Assemble Back Gable Step 7 Assemble Roof Ridge Step 8 Assemble Roof St...

Page 6: ... be 101 by 295 Materials Four 10 pressure treated 2x4 lumber cut to 97 Four 14 pressure treated 2x4 lumber uncut at 168 Four 14 pressure treated 2x4 lumber cut to 124 One hundred and ten 8 3 wood screws Make sure each corner is square and then secure one corner with wood screws Move to the diagonal corner make sure it is square and then secure with wood screws As you continue to secure the 2x4 woo...

Page 7: ...leave the roof unattended until it is completely assembled Place all like parts together in a staging area Prepare for each step according to instructions in this manual If any parts are missing or damaged before beginning assembly contact Riverstone Customer Service at 877 373 3078 email customerservice rsiww com or After Hours Helpline 443 574 4764 Profile QTY F 1 F 2 45 1 Steps 2 3 4 8 Step 6 F...

Page 8: ...ep 3 5 B 3 61 Steps 2 3 4 5 10 B 4 33 Step 8 B 5 29 Steps 1 2 4 7 B 7 6 Steps 5 6 7 B 8 4 Step 1 B 10 10 Step 7 B 1 6 Step 6 Door Profiles Connectors QTY QTY QTY Profile QTY Assembled Vents 24 x 57 24 x 57 24 x 32 41 2 x 24 24 x 32 24 x 15 24 x 31 24 x 18 24 x 34 W 1 W 8 29 22 Steps 2 3 4 Step 8 W 7 1 Step 3 W 9 1 Step 3 W 10 2 Steps 8 W 3 4 Steps 4 5 W 4 2 Steps 5 W 5 2 Steps 4 W 6 4 Steps 10 V 4...

Page 9: ...Brace Trim Plates Connectors Vent Opener QTY QTY QTY QTY QTY QTY QTY QTY QTY S 1 S 2A S 2B S 2C S 2D S 2C S 4 S 8A S 2A S 9 S 10 S 12 S 11 T 3 T 4 G 3 A 1 A 2 B 9 T 2 S 10 S 6 S 7 S 5A S 5B S 5D 20 2 2 2 2 463 110 8 8 38 4 8 4 1 5 4 12 12 5 1 1 10 463 5 11 15 Step 9 Step 5 Step 5 Step 5 Step 5 Steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 Steps 11 Step 5 Step 5 Step 10 Step 10 Step 12 Step 12 Steps 2 3 4 Step 8 ...

Page 10: ... locations needed for the entire assembly The T bolts with connectors and S 2C bolts secure the profiles in place Try installing a few T bolts to determine how tightly you will need to turn them so they remain locked in place even if the profiles are knocked around during installation Try installing a few T bolt Assembly s to determine how loose the nut needs to be to ensure the head of the T bolt...

Page 11: ...Position P 2A and P 2B profiles at back sides of the greenhouse 1 1 WARNING Use extreme caution when handling profiles P 1A P 1B P 2A and P 2B The bottoms may have sharp edges near the drilled holes The cut edges on the corners of these profiles are sharp IMPORTANT Make sure the base fits properly on your foundation If not stop and fix your foundation P 2A P 2A P 2A P 2B P 2A P 2B P 2B P 2B P 1B P...

Page 12: ...nsure you have the correct number of T bolts in the correct bolt track in each profile The profiles have different amounts of T bolts on the inside and outside bolt tracks 1 2 NOTE Instructions identify twenty T bolts necessary for securing to ground in step 11 IMPORTANT When assembling base make sure the profiles are straight and flush against each other Secure profiles together and ensure corner...

Page 13: ...nally from inside corner Equal measurements ensure the base is square Use a spirit level to make sure the base is level 1 4A Locate predrilled holes in base profiles Use six S 4 screws one at each corner and one in the center of each side to secure to wood platform You will secure the greenhouse completely to the platform in step 11 1 when assembly is finished 1 4B IMPORTANT One B 5 connector is i...

Page 14: ...stant facing outside The panels will help hold the profiles up during assembly 2 1B Continue working from inside Remove plastic film from both sides of one W 1 panel Fit panel into channel in base and corner profile placing side marked UV Resistant facing outside 2 2A Place 23 1 8 inch spacer on base next to F 7 corner profile Fit panel into channel in F 1 profile and slide F 1 profile against spa...

Page 15: ... into place and use two B 3 connectors with T bolt assemblies as shown to secure to base F 7 B 3 B 3 Slide four T bolts into bottom bolt track of G 1 gutter profiles Hand tighten each end T bolt to hold in place 2 4A Slide T bolts into bottom bolt track of G 2 gutter profiles five into one and six into the other four Hand tighten end T bolts to hold in place 2 4b G 1 G 1 G 1 G 1 G 2 G 2 G 2 G 2 G ...

Page 16: ...fit for G 1 gutter profile G 1 W 1 F 7 F 7 G 1 W 1 S 7 2 Working from inside place G 1 and G 2 gutter profiles fitting top edge of W 1 panels into channels of gutters Place one short G 1 gutter profile at each end and the five longer G 2 gutter profiles in the center Seams are centered to bolt tracks in F 1 profiles 2 5A G 1 F 7 W 1 W 1 W 1 W 1 F 7 F 1 F 1 G 1 G 2 NOTE At front and back edge of G ...

Page 17: ...ors on the outside of the greenhouse The B 3 connector uses the T bolt in the center hole of B 5 connectors at seams Loosen and slide T bolts to line up with connectors making sure the seams line up and the gutters remain straight 2 6A Begin at the six seams and arrange T bolts so middle bolt is centered Fit B 5 connector onto gutter and hold in place using the two S 2C end bolts 2 6B Place B 3 co...

Page 18: ...Connector B 3 S 2C S 7 2 4 2 Panels QTY W 1 1 24 x 57 W 7 1 24 x 32 24 x 32 3 1a Working from inside remove plastic film from both sides of one W 1 panel Fit panel into channel in base and corner profile placing side marked UV Resistant facing outside 3 1B Position F 8 profile so the cut edge is angled down toward the right when installed Place 23 1 8 inch spacer on base next to F 7 corner profile...

Page 19: ...QTY Profile F 8 1 72 QTY Connector B 3 S 2C S 7 1 2 1 Panels QTY W 1 2 24 x 57 NOTE VIEW FROM INSIDE NOTE VIEW FROM outSIDE 3 2 Remove plastic film and add the last W 1 panel to complete the side From the outside fit F 7 corner profile into place and use two B 3 connectors with T bolt assemblies as shown to secure to base NOTE Position F 8 profile so cut edge is angled down towards nearest corner ...

Page 20: ... S 2C cap as shown B 2 B 2 3 4E Secure B 2 with three T bolt assemblies and one S 2C cap as shown 3 4F Working from outside repeat steps 3 4B and 3 4E to install B 2 connectors on F 1 profiles 3 4c Place another F 10 Profile about 5 from top of F 1 profile F 8 F 10 F 10 W 7 W 9 W 1 W 1 F 1 3 4D Fit W 9 panel into channel in F 10 profile Adjust both so panel is snug and lines up with top of W 1 Pro...

Page 21: ...lace first F 10 profile Align with F 6 profile F 10 F 10 F 8 W 1 W 1 F 1 3 5c Place second F 10 profile on next W 1 panel and ensure it fits snugly between F 1 wall profile and F 8 back profile NOTE ALL VIEWS FROM INSIDE F 7 F 6 G 1 F 8 W 1 W 9 B 1 B 1 B 1 F 10 F 10 F 6 F 6 F 8 F 8 F 1 F 10 3 6A Insert eleven T bolt assemblies in slots in B 1 connectors Fit B 1 connector to profiles as shown 3 6B ...

Page 22: ... contract depending on the temperature To ensure proper placement use the 23 1 8 inch spacer included with the tools Continue working from inside back left corner Remove plastic film from both sides of one W 1 panel Fit panel into channel in base and corner profile placing side marked UV Resistant facing outside 4 1a 4 1b Use B 3 connector with T bolt assembly plus an S 2C cap as shown to secure t...

Page 23: ...ack Hand tighten end T bolt to hold in place Working from inside place G 1 and G 2 gutter profiles fitting top edge of W 1 panels into channels of gutters Place one short G 1 gutter profile at each end and the five longer G 2 gutter profiles in the center Seams are centered to bolt tracks in F 1 profiles Place one T bolt on the inside bolt track of the gutter at each end Hand tighten both T bolts ...

Page 24: ...ter hole of B 5 connectors at seams Loosen and slide T bolts to line up with connectors making sure the seams line up and the gutters remain straight Beginning at the seams arrange T bolts so middle bolt is centered Fit B 5 connector onto gutter and hold in place using the two S 2C end bolts Loosen T bolts on side profiles and slide down Place B 3 connector on center T bolt on gutter Insert T bolt...

Page 25: ...exactly as shown Use Phillips screwdriver to tighten S 7 bolts to hold D 8 hinges in place Turn profiles over Slide six T bolts into bolt track of both profiles and position as shown Fit B 2 connector onto profile and position so bottom of connector measures exactly 67 from bottom of profile Prepare two F 6 profiles Slide T bolts into both bolt tracks on mitered end of profile and one bolt track o...

Page 26: ...orner profile Position right F 8 profile so single T bolt is next to base on inside and the cut edge angled down toward the nearest corner when installed B 2 connector is pointing towards door opening Fit panel into channel in F 8 profile and slide F 8 profile against spacer to ensure proper placement Continue working from inside left corner place F 6 profile with mitered end next to corner and an...

Page 27: ... set screw is next to base on inside and the cut edge angled down toward the nearest corner when installed B 2 connector is pointing towards door opening Fit panel into channel in F 8 profile and slide F 8 profile against spacer to ensure proper placement 5 3A 5 3B Continue working from inside right corner place F 6 profile with mitered end next to corner and angled edge facing up onto corner W 1 ...

Page 28: ...sembly into the top slot of the B 2 place the B 2 in position and adjust T bolts to fit B 2 connector Secure with two additional S 2C caps Prepare D 7 latch Fit S 8 bolts in holes in D 7 latch Line up with S 2A and S 2D nuts under latch Screw together Do not tighten Using wrench tighten 2 SC caps to hold D 7 latch in place Turn profiles over and place on flat surface Slide D 7 latch into bolt trac...

Page 29: ...side Position door frame so barrel latch is on outside Loosen set screws on ends of F 5 profile and adjust position to fit holes in B 2 connector Secure with two bolts Ensure height to base is 68 Remove plastic film from both sides of two W 5 panels Fit each panel into channels in profiles placing side marked UV Resistant facing outside From inside add connectoaB 7 to each corner Secure each with ...

Page 30: ... end touches top of G 1 gutter Position both F 7 profiles Use C 1 connector with three T bolt assemblies to secure each outside corner Make sure all profiles line up flush against each other Repeat on other side Check inside corners to ensure B 7 connector is still in proper position If it needs adjusting repeat steps 5 7 and 5 8C through 5 8D until each corner is set 5 8A 5 8B 5 8C NOTE VIEWS FRO...

Page 31: ... B 1 connector with one T bolt assembly 6 1A Working from inside place F 2 profile on F 1 profile Make sure profiles are straight 6 1b From inside add connector B 7 to each corner Secure each with two S 2C caps 6 2 Work from outside to add B 1 connectors in the same position as inside Loosen T bolts on profiles and adjust position to fit holes in B 1 connectors Fit B 1 connector to profiles 6 3A N...

Page 32: ...fits against cut angle of F 8 profile One end touches top of gutter and top end touches edge of F 2 center profile Position both F 7 profiles Use C 1 connector with three T bolt assemblies to secure each outside corner Make sure all profiles line up flush against each other Repeat on other side Check inside corners to ensure B 7 connector is still in correct position If it needs adjusting repeat s...

Page 33: ...les in B 5 connector Position B 5 connector with the long hex bolt in center hole and center to the seam where the profiles join Repeat step 7 1 to install remaining three R 1E profiles next to R 1E profile Repeat step 7 1 again to install the second R 1 profile on the other side Slide one T bolt into channel in each end of R 1 profiles Hand tighten to hold in place Secure B 5 connector with four ...

Page 34: ...files Turn the roof ridge over so bolts face down and rest on top of front and back walls 7 3A Working from outside ensure all pieces are still flush and secure roof ridge to front Loosen set screws and adjust position to fit holes in C 2 connector Secure with three bolts 7 5A Working from inside secure roof ridge to front end wall Loosen T bolts and adjust position to fit holes in B 7 connector S...

Page 35: ...me to complete this step and install and secure roof Do not leave roof unattended until it is completely assembled The roof panels are installed in the sections shown below Use two people and a step ladder to assemble the roof Place step ladder inside greenhouse Have one person stand on ladder inside and guide panel into channels in roof ridge and corner profiles The other person supports the end ...

Page 36: ... in back left corner Fit one F 1 profile next to right panel F 1 profile rests against widest part of roof ridge and lines up with top of gutter Hold two profiles together at ridge using one B 4 connector Secure with two T bolt assembies From inside hold profile in place with one B 4 connector Secure with two T bolt assemblies as shown 8 2A 8 2B Repeat step 8 2B through 8 2C to secure install and ...

Page 37: ... line up center hole with long hex bolt in roof ridge Secure T bolt assemblies as shown Place washer on long bolt and secure with S 2C cap F 1 F 1 R 1 B 4 Remove bungee cord nearest to back Remove plastic film from both sides of one W 8 panel With side marked UV Resistant facing outside install the next panel on the left at the back Push panel into roof ridge channel until the other end rests on g...

Page 38: ... Connectors QTY S 2C 40 S 7 40 Connectors QTY B 4 16 Profile QTY F 1 16 56 56 8 4 Remove plastic film from both sides of one W 10 panel It will be installed in the front right corner From outside position panel with extended ledge profile at outside top Install panel at slight angle sliding all the way into profile Fit other end into opposite profile If necessary apply slight pressure to bend pane...

Page 39: ... S 2C caps The G 4 and G 4E trim plates snap into G 1 and G 2 gutter profiles to hold roof panels in place Working from outside begin at front corner Run a bead of silicone sealant along ledge of G 1 and G 2 profiles Use two G 4 and four G 4E trim plates on each side Position G 4 trim plate over gutter and use handle of screw driver to tap into place Make sure the seams of the trim plates are flus...

Page 40: ...t if necessary Secure with a threaded stud on each side Repeat steps 9 1A through 9 1D to prepare the second Automatic Window Opener Remove plastic film from both sides of V 4 factory assembled vents With side labeled Face inside facing up lay panel on flat clean surface Measure and mark center of vent Place opener with arm A on bottom inside vent align with center mark Mark screw placement Using ...

Page 41: ...o adjusting screw can move freely Screw two S 1 screws through panel and into gripping channel on other side to secure Do not over tighten as it may damage the vent From inside screw S 6 screw and spacer into the holes on each end of the top of the vent This will secure the vent to the greenhouse in windy conditions Repeat steps 9 3A through 9 3B to install second vent Repeat steps 9 4A to secure ...

Page 42: ... Begin right door assembly Prepare one E 2 door profile Position with holes facing up Slide one D 9 corner connector into each end Slide E 1 door profiles into D 9 corner connectors and secure each with one S 9 screw Remove plastic film from both sides of two W 6 panels Fit panels into channels in door profiles as shown placing side marked UV Resistant facing down With slotted side facing up slide...

Page 43: ...d in step 10 6B Turn door over and install handle on E 2 profile just secured Match two holes in E 2 with holes in D 6 handle Secure with two S 10 screws Repeat step 10 1 through 10 2A to assemble left door Secure D 9 corner connectors with two S 9 screws Using S 9 screw attach B 3 connector to top left D 9 corner connector as shown Apply pressure to puncture Turn door over and install handle on E...

Page 44: ...8 and F 5 profiles that make up the door frame and to inside E 1 bottom door profiles This tape acts as insulation Make sure it is smooth and even Working from inside with left door open and right door closed Attach D 10 spring to hole in E 1 door profile using one S 9 screw Strech spring and attach other side to T bolt on F 8 profile Secure with S 2C cap Close left door and repeat step 10 6 A to ...

Page 45: ...tform until each screw is flush with base profile Continue process around outside and inside until greenhouse is evenly secured Attach anchor bracket with two T bolts in the inside bolt channels in base profile Secure with two S 2C caps Repeat to install eleven remaining brackets Insert A 1 ground anchor through hole in center of A 2 bracket Place a screw driver through the top of A 1 anchor to sc...

Page 46: ... an easy installation Wear proper safety gear including work shoes gloves and goggles 12 1A Working from inside install two T bolts into track lock into place Fit H 7 thermostat on T bolts Secure with S 2C caps Working from inside fit H 8 fan over S 11 bolts in F 10 profiles 12 2A 12 2B Secure with S 2D nut and S 5B washer 12 1B NOTE VIEWS FROM INSIDE S 2D S 5B S 11 F 10 H 7 S 2C S 2C W 1 W 7 F 10...

Page 47: ...ith S 7 bolts and S 2 caps 12 3A H 1 H 1 H 6 12 3B Working from outside insert four T bolt assemblies into slots on H 1 brackets Secure to F 8 and F 1 profiles as shown F 10 F 8 F 1 H 1 H 1 H 2 H 2 H 6 12 3C Place H 2 Profile on top of shutter Smooth aluminium tape along edges at top and sides Repeat to install H 2 on bottom H 1 H 2 H 10 H 6 H 1 S 11 S 7 S 2C S 2C S 2C H 1 H 6 NOTE VIEWS FROM OUTS...

Page 48: ...H 3 H 3 H 4 H 5 H 5 H 5 H 5 12 5B Place H 3 profile on H 4 brackets Fit H 5 connector underneath and secure with S 11 bolts S 5D washers and S 2D nuts as shown View from bottom S 5D S 11 S 2D H 4 H 3 H 5 NOTE VIEWS FROM OUTSIDE Connectors QTY H 5 4 Solar Panel QTY H 9 1 H 3 2 S 2C 4 S 7 4 Connectors QTY S 11 8 S 5D 8 S 2D 12 H 4 2 Solar Panel Parts QTY H 4 H 4 F 1 F 8 12 5A Working from outside fi...

Page 49: ...ve wire Look at the solar panel connectors to determine the positive wire You will hook the positive wire coming in from the solar panel to the top lug of the thermostat The other wire will be attached to the bottom lug NOTE you are only breaking one leg of the circuit This wire to Solar Panel This wire to Fan Thermostat Control Unit with Cover removed H 7 H 8 12 6D Continue the wire over to the f...

Page 50: ...8 H 7 H 8 Charge Controller Battery 12 6E OPTIONAL CHARGE CONTROLLER AND BATTERY For accurate wiring using charge controller and battery refer to the wiring diagram provided with the charge controller NOTE VIEW FROM INSIDE ...

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