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Premium Solar Star™ Greenhouse 

 
 

 

 

Assembly Instructions 

SKU# 104903 

 
 
 
 
 
©2006 ClearSpan™ 

All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. 
Revision date: March 2006g

 

Summary of Contents for 104903

Page 1: ...Premium Solar Star Greenhouse Assembly Instructions SKU 104903 2006 ClearSpan All rights reserved Reproduction without permission is prohibited Revision date March 2006g ...

Page 2: ...presentative at 1 800 245 9881 for anchoring suggestions WARNING To prevent property damage and serious personal injury the assembled greenhouse must be anchored to the site LOCATION Choosing the proper location is an important step before you begin to assemble the greenhouse The following suggestions and precautions will help you determine whether your selected location is the best location This ...

Page 3: ... list identifies the main tools needed to assemble the greenhouse Tape measures or measuring devices Variable speed drill cordless with extra batteries works best Hammers and gloves Metal Snips or similar tool to cut flashing Adjustable pliers and self locking pliers Ladders and or work platforms Adjustable Clamps to clamp panels together during installation Additional tools and supports may be ne...

Page 4: ...o secure steel Neo Bonded washers Roof Support Plates frame to recycled plastic base and Tek Screws if recycled plastic base is used Pictorial Parts Guide Not all parts are shown 104645 3 x 3 Flat Bracket 104639 Pass Through Connector 104636 Corner Bracket Panel Frame Metal Frame Recycled Plastic Base Ridge Cap CG96174 Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 3 of 18...

Page 5: ...o achieve the required length and width This base can be placed on the site before or after assembling the metal base The metal base is attached to the plastic lumber base using A Angle brackets after securing the panels to the metal frame This prevents placing the A Angled brackets in a position that interferes with the installation of panel brackets ASSEMBLE THE METAL FRAME BASE Locate the follo...

Page 6: ...onate to the outside and the frame to the inside NOTE The angled end panel is installed first and is seated into the corner bracket The short side panel is installed next and is flush with the front of the angled panel View is from the inside of the greenhouse looking at the corner where the panels meet 4 With the panels set in the corner and the edges tight together secure the panels to the corne...

Page 7: ... the panels to fit properly Reposition the pass through connectors on the end frame tube as needed and fasten these to the non door end panels 9 Position additional pass through connectors on the side frame rails see arrows below and set the remaining rectangular side panels in place as shown 10 Secure the panels to each other using 3 x 3 square flat brackets and to the pass through connectors DO ...

Page 8: ...efore you slide the base rails together 17 Place one upper triangle end panel in position on the non door end align the edges and ends of the panel with the lower panels and secure the upper panel using 3 4 Tek screws and 3 x 3 square plates See the diagrams and photos that follow 18 Take the remaining triangular end panel loosen the screws along the bottom of the panel used to secure the polycarb...

Page 9: ...agram Remove strap after installing the roof panels The distances indicated by the arrows in the previous diagrams must be equal before you continue The metal base will move outward when the roof panels are installed if the frame is not secured 23 Once the greenhouse is assembled to this point return to each tube splice on the metal base frame and install a Tek screw through the tubes at each spli...

Page 10: ...he lower roof support plates by installing another 26 section NOTE To strengthen the side panel seams the roof support plates are designed so that they join near the center of the smaller side panels NOTE In the above diagram the smaller side panel X has been moved to better show the roof support plates and their locations 29 After installing the lower roof support plates move to the remaining sid...

Page 11: ... brackets secure roof panels NOTE Solid horizontal line shows the panels on the same plane 32 Secure the roof panel to the end panels using Tek screws and the 3 x 3 flat plates Step 30 33 With the first long roof panel in place and secure take one short non vented roof panel and set it in place on the greenhouse NOTE Diagram shows the union of the two roof panels at the peak of the greenhouse Diag...

Page 12: ...ed roof panel and attach it to the greenhouse 39 Secure the panels at the peak on the inside using Tek screws and the 3 x 3 square flat brackets 40 Take two 2 sections of the CG96174 metal ridge cap and attach these at the peak of the installed roof panels ATTENTION Each ridge cap section is longer than the width of each roof panel and will extend beyond the roof panel seams to overlap with the ne...

Page 13: ...ouse See Step 30 for the bracket locations 42 Install the long roof panel and attach it to the lower roof support plates and to the square flat brackets installed in the previous step 43 Move to the back of the greenhouse and install a non vented short roof panel 44 Attach another section of ridge cap to the peak in the location shown in the next diagram using Tek screws and neo bonded washers NOT...

Page 14: ...el 50 Working from inside the greenhouse attach the last section of ridge cap between the peaks of the long roof panels as shown in the follow diagram NOTE This ridge cap section will overlap the installed ridge cap sections See dashed line below 51 With all ridge cap sections installed install the final short roof panel NOTE The top of the panel is slipped under the ridge cap and into position 52...

Page 15: ...d Silicone Sealant information and attach the greenhouse flashing as described FOIL TAPE AND SILICONE SEALANT Foil tape and silicone sealant are included with the greenhouse to seal the spaces between the panels if desired Tape and sealant can be applied from the outside or the inside depending on the desired results For some panels tape can be applied at the seam between panels and under the poly...

Page 16: ...e flashing 1 To install the flashing begin at one of the lower front corners and work to the other lower corner of the same end Photo shows installing the first section of flashing Greenhouse may be a similar model 2 Cut the flashing edge to allow it to bend at the correct angle as it is attached ATTENTION To prevent interference with the hinged small side panels and solar openers additional trimm...

Page 17: ...house was constructed will determine the required anchoring method Consult a professional contractor to determine the best and safest way to anchor the greenhouse WARNING To prevent property damage and serious personal injury the assembled greenhouse must be anchored to the site READ THE MUST READ DOCUMENT ANCHORING EXAMPLES The diagrams below illustrate two possible ways to properly anchor the sh...

Page 18: ...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 when removing snow Check the contents of the shelter to verify that nothing is touching the panels that could cause damage If the shelter is moved inspect all parts and connections before reassembling Depending on the contents construction of the shelter...

Page 19: ...e edges of the door and non door ends of the greenhouse Remove Tek screws and insert flashing behind polycarbonate Flashing is installed on the outside of the polycarbonate of the door and non door end panels Flashing Edge of Polycarbonate WARNING USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE FLASHING FLASHING IS SHARP Side Panel Angled End Panel Edge of Flashing under the polycarbonate Angled End Panel Visit www ...

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