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GROWSPAN

 GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS

Revision date: 06.07.18

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DIMENSIONS

106306D 

26' W x 12' H x 28' L

106307D 

26' W x 12' H x 36' L

106308D 

26' W x 12' H x 48' L

106309D 

26' W x 12' H x 72' L

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Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems

Содержание Growers Supply GrowSpan Gothic Pro 106306D

Страница 1: ...S 106306D 26 W x 12 H x 28 L 106307D 26 W x 12 H x 36 L 106308D 26 W x 12 H x 48 L 106309D 26 W x 12 H x 72 L 2018 Growers Supply All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission Photo may show a different but similar model GrowSpan Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems ...

Страница 2: ...mportant step before you begin to assemble the structure The following suggestions and precautions will help you determine whether your selected location is the best location Never erect the structure under power lines Identify whether underground cables and pipes are present before preparing the site or anchoring the structure Location should be away from structures that could cause snow to drift...

Страница 3: ... the pipe or tube Swaged ends of a pipe can be inserted into couplers and the straight ends of other pipes Tek Screw A self tapping fastener used to secure pipe joints and to fasten brackets to rafters ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Following the instructions as presented will help ensure the proper assembly of your greenhouse Failing to follow these steps may result in an improperly assembled and anchored gr...

Страница 4: ...nd a baseboard to secure its lower section The materials for these components are not included and are supplied by the customer The example shows the required ribbon board and baseboard as attached to the frame Ribbon Board Baseboard A customer supplied baseboard and retaining board are also required to attach the curtain s lower edge See the exploded view that follows The baseboard runs the lengt...

Страница 5: ... QH1402 Band Clamp 102548 Cross Connector 104074 Square to Round Tube Connect Bracket 102856 End Clamp 103496 Gearbox 104624 Square Tube Fitting QH1330 Angle Bracket 102197 Aluminum U Channel 104213 Aluminum U Channel Profile 104548 End Cap Profile Doors Fans Vents FAH320B FALB32B Carriage Bolt Hex Nut FAH009B FALB01B Carriage Bolt Hex Nut Aluminum 8 H Channel Profile 102717 Gearbox Drive 103544 M...

Страница 6: ...l does not allow channel side out installation Use the diagrams on this page to install H channel with flat side facing out ATTENTION Use only 1 1 2 Tek screws to attach H channel to building frame Do not use shorter screws They will not hold Do not use washers on Tek screws when installing H channel ATTENTION Install all twin wall poly carbonate panels with UV protected side toward the sun UV pro...

Страница 7: ...urlins Ground Post Ribbon Board OVERVIEW This section is an overview of the process for assembling your Gothic Pro Greenhouse For details please see section Assembling the Gothic Pro Greenhouse Components See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse 1 Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble the rafters and frame and square the frame 3 Prepare and attach end ...

Страница 8: ...rner ground post 6 Repeat the same step for the last corner post NOTE The distance measured diagonally between corner posts must be equal for the building to be square 7 Check all dimensions and adjust if needed before driving the remaining posts to the required height 8 After all corner posts are accurately installed tie a string line between the tops of the corner ground posts on the same side o...

Страница 9: ...s are set onto the ground posts 1 Select the five 5 pipes needed to assemble the first end rafter and arrange on a level surface 2 Slide four 4 end purlin clamps two on each side of the peak over the rafter pipes Position all end clamps at the rafter pipe joints Position the end clamps as shown 26G166SS401D 166S099 26G166SS403 NOTE Position all purlin clamps at the rafter pipe joints Consult the Q...

Страница 10: ...king the purlins ensures that an accurate spacing of the rafter assemblies is achieved and maintained during assembly Gather the Parts Pipe 1 315 x 75 swaged 131S075 Pipe 1 315 x XX plain 131P0XX Marker and tape measure NOTE The purlins are part of the assembled frame and run perpendicular to the rafter assemblies Each purlin consists of 1 315 x 75 131S075 swaged pipes number is determined by shel...

Страница 11: ...02548 5 16 x 2 1 2 machine bolts and 5 16 nuts Lifts ladders and assistants Rope or cable 1 Carefully stand the first end rafter slide a band clamp onto each rafter leg and place the leg pipes in the first set of ground posts Brace the rafter in place to keep it straight Depending on the frame size a lift and additional assistants may be needed Consult Quick Start section for details Rafter shown ...

Страница 12: ...urlin with the center of the rafter to maintain the proper spacing Interior Rafter Align mark with center of rafter Purlin 11 Verify that the rafter spacing is forty eight inches 48 on center adjust as needed and tighten the cross connector 12 Secure the cross connector to the rafter and to the purlin using Tek screws See Quick Start section if needed 13 Repeat Steps 6 12 to install the first sect...

Страница 13: ...ards and the side struts Ground Level Inside of Shelter Outside of Shelter BASEBOARD INSTALLATION The baseboard is supplied by the customer and is attached at ground level along both sides of the frame It helps keep the ground posts in place and also prevents the frame from working into the ground when anchored Attach the baseboards to the frame on the outside of the ground posts at this time Gath...

Страница 14: ...ound posts at the required depth The customer is responsible for providing a baseboard for this frame 4 Repeat the above steps to attach the remaining side struts to the shelter 5 After securing the struts verify that all clamps are secured with a Tek screw to the rafters 6 Verify that each pipe splice purlin and rafter is secured with a Tek screw 7 Complete the next procedure to anchor the assemb...

Страница 15: ...rams when deciding where to install the additional horizontal framing for accessories Consult the diagrams in the Quick Start section showing the polycarbonate panel locations and the locations of the aluminum trim and profile before repositioning any end wall vertical DO NOT REPOSITION THE END WALL VERTICALS USED AT THE SEAM OF TWO 2 POLYCARBONATE PANELS Always consult the installation guides tha...

Страница 16: ...square tube 102897 insert the swaged end of the long tube into the plain end of another tube and tap with a hammer to properly seat the tubes at the joint 11 On this assembled frame member mark the length determined in Step 9 above and subtract the amount needed to account for the square to round tube connect bracket which is attached to the top of the frame tube See the diagram that follows 12 Se...

Страница 17: ...be is plumb and tighten the band clamp bolt to lock the first door frame member in place 18 Choose the square tube for the door frame header and cut the swaged end to the proper length for the width of the rough door opening 19 Using two angle brackets attach the header tube to the end wall assembly between the vertical door frame tubes as shown Inside dimensions are shown Diagrams may show a diff...

Страница 18: ... longer tube One 1 square tube fitting 104624 to attach the support to the base tube of the end wall assembly One 1 square to round tube connect bracket 104074 to attach the tubing to the band clamp on the end rafter Front or outside of the greenhouse Square to Round Tube Connect Bracket Band Clamp Position all screws bolts and clamps so they will not damage the end wall panels when panels are att...

Страница 19: ...t the end frame diagram for additional information 1 Read the note regarding the installation of optional accessories at the beginning of the end wall installation section 2 Cut the tubes to the required length and attach to the end wall framing 3 Attach the frame supports at the top and bottom as previous described TAPE SHARP EDGES AND CONNECTORS After the frame is assembled check the frame for s...

Страница 20: ...difficult if not impossible to remove During preparation rest the edges of the panels on cardboard or other material to protect them from dirt and damage Seal the bottom edge of the panels with white vent tape Consult the polycarbonate panels Quick Start section for the location and lengths of each panel The diagrams are located at the back of these instructions ATTENTION Panels must be position a...

Страница 21: ...re sealed with the white vent tape Always remove the protective film and mark and install the UV protected side to the outside of the greenhouse Secure all polycarbonat panels as shown in the diagrams and photos below GLAZING PANEL 8MM POLYCARBONATE PANEL SPLICE H CHANNEL TEK SCREW END WALL FRAME TUBE END WALL FRAME TUBE TEK SCREW NEO BONDED WASHER Use a Tek screw and washer to secure panel to end...

Страница 22: ...ms at the back of these instructions Aluminum U channel profile is also installed at the bottoms of the panels above the doors to finish those edges 5 After installing all panels cut and attach the aluminum profile to the remaining upper edge of all polycarbonate panels NOTE For the rounded edges of the panels prepare the U channel profile as shown in the photos that follow a Cut angled notches fr...

Страница 23: ...led 4 Center the panel on the door frame 5 Using the long Tek screws and neo bonded galvanized washers to attach the panel to the horizontal cross tube of the door frame NOTE Attach the panel in the locations shown in the photo to hold the panel in place while installing the aluminum profile to the perimeter of the panel 6 Install aluminum U Channel profile to all edges of the polycarbonate panel ...

Страница 24: ...the other door Locations of door hinges may vary 11 At the top and sides of the end wall door opening on the inside of the frame attach end cap and allow it to extend below and into the door frame opening ATTENTION This profile acts as a stop for the double doors which prevents undo stress on the hinges Consult the photos that follow Inside View Outside View c Dashed line identifies where to attac...

Страница 25: ...lation Fan kit 5 Attach a second cover layer to the frame 6 Test the operation of the Inflation Fan kit INSTALL POLYLATCH U CHANNEL 102197 Gather parts Aluminum U Channel 102197 Ribbon board 2 x 6 see Page 29 Wood screws FA4652 1 4 x 4 carriage bolts 1 Measure height 48 maximum to identify top of drop down sides Attach poly latch channel at approximately 48 above ground on both sides of the frame ...

Страница 26: ...les in the cover at evenly spaced intervals and tie rope or straps to the cover NOTE The ropes or straps must be long enough to reach over the top of the building to the other side Long buildings require additional ropes to prevent tearing the main cover when it is pulled into place Keep the holes used to attach the rope or straps near the edge of the material and below where the cover will be sec...

Страница 27: ...l is cut longer wider than is required to cover the greenhouse For easier anchoring allow approximately 10 to extend past the edge of the end rafter as the cover is anchored into place 7 Continue down both edges of the first end rafter until the entire length of the end of the main cover film is secured in place 8 Move to the other end of the building and repeat the steps to secure the main cover ...

Страница 28: ...cess cover material at the ends and sides DO NOT remove too much of the excess material Some excess main cover material the material that extends beyond the end rafters should remain in place to more easily re stretch the film if needed 14 Install drop down curtain FRAME CHECK Before you attach the drop down curtain inspect the frame for sharp edges or fasteners that could damage the curtain or ki...

Страница 29: ...aseboard FRAME CHECK AND CURTAIN PREPARATION 1 Attach the second board to the ribbon board using FA4652 wood screws as shown in the diagram to the left 2 Verify that the baseboard is installed properly at ground level The baseboard must be level for the drop down curtain to install and function properly 3 Gather the boards needed for the retaining board of the baseboard See diagram above 4 Collect...

Страница 30: ...g holes with the center of the end rafter 3 Mark plate mounting hole locations and drill the holes Use a 1 4 drill bit for the mounting holes 103544 Mounting Plate Figure 1 Actual mounting plate may differ from what is shown Gearbox Mounting Holes Axle Hole Plate Mounting Holes NOTE Do not position the mounting plate in a location where purlins clamps or other frame components will interfere with ...

Страница 31: ...y differ slightly from those shown in the diagrams 1 4 x 2 bolt and 1 4 nuts 131S075 Pipe plain end 102717 Drive 3 pieces Mounting bolts included with the mounting plate 1 4 x 4 carriage bolts and 1 4 nuts to mount plate to end rafter Diagram shows the assembled components 10 Carefully lift the assembly and insert the tapered free end of the 131S075 pipe through the 2 axle conduit hole in the end ...

Страница 32: ...e identification NOTE Do not allow the free end of the axle to touch the inside surface of the end wall Trim pipe if needed Axle must turn freely 18 After installing all sections of axle conduit for the first drop down curtain assembly verify that the axle conduit is level and that each conduit splice is secured with a Tek screw Step 14 19 Move to the gearbox and test the assembly using the crank ...

Страница 33: ...screw into the ribbon board next to the first rafter to secure the pulley INSTALL THE DROP DOWN CURTAIN continued NOTE Position the eye screw and pulley a few inches away from the rafter on either side of the rafter Pulley should hang freely from the eye screw Do not overtighten the screw 3 Move to the next rafter and repeat the steps to install another pulley Install one pulley for each rafter al...

Страница 34: ...on to the first plain end over tapered swaged end and tape the conduit joint using duct tape 4 Continue adding conduit sections and taping each joint until the conduit is as long as the curtain panel 5 Complete the curtain conduit installation by cutting the conduit so that it extends from the panel pocket approximately 1 at each end Tapered Swaged End 6 Align the curtain and the installed curtain...

Страница 35: ...ed for proper curtain operation 13 Drive two 2 FA4482 Tek screws with neo bonded washers 102921 into the axle conduit where the cord is located Do not fully seat the Tek screws to the conduit Allow space to remain between the washer and conduit 14 Verify that the curtain conduit remains against the baseboard and pull the slack from the cord 15 Weave the cord around the Tek screws as shown and tigh...

Страница 36: ...1 x 2 to adequately secure the curtain to the baseboard See the diagram below for an example Diagram may show a different frame and curtain assembly INSTALL THE DROP DOWN CURTAIN continued Panel Pocket with Conduit 2 Move to the bottom of the panel and with assistance evenly stretch the panel end to end along the baseboard 3 Take the first section of customer supplied retaining board and place it ...

Страница 37: ...dismantled and moved inspect all parts and connections before using Depending on the contents construction of the shelter shelter materials and shelter location the potential for condensation exists GrowSpan offers several items that can be used to alleviate a condensation condition Please contact a GrowSpan representative for additional information For replacement or missing parts call 1 800 245 ...

Страница 38: ...GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS 38 Revision date 06 07 18 QUICK START GUIDE 26 Gothic Pro Greenhouse Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame ...

Страница 39: ...39 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 07 18 FRONT PROFILE ...

Страница 40: ...ion date 06 07 18 SIDE PROFILE 106306D 28 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0495 Customer Supplied Ribbon Board Customer Supplied Baseboard 6 Runs of Pipe Assembly 4 Used for Purlin runs 2 Used for Drop Down Curtain ...

Страница 41: ...date 06 07 18 SIDE PROFILE 106307D 36 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 131S075 Customer Supplied Ribbon Board Customer Supplied Baseboard 6 Runs of Pipe Assembly 4 Used for Purlin runs 2 Used for Drop Down Curtain ...

Страница 42: ...07 18 SIDE PROFILE 106308D 48 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 131S075 131S075 131S075 Customer Supplied Ribbon Board Customer Supplied Baseboard 6 Runs of Pipe Assembly 4 Used for Purlin runs 2 Used for Drop Down Curtain ...

Страница 43: ...LE 106309D 72 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 6 Runs of Pipe Assembly 4 Used for Purlin runs 2 Used for Drop Down Curtain Customer Supplied Baseboard Customer Supplied Ribbon Board ...

Страница 44: ...GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS 44 Revision date 06 07 18 CONNECTIONS ...

Страница 45: ...45 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 07 18 CONNECTION FRAME DETAILS ...

Страница 46: ...C L 48 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C L 48 C L C L 25 1 8 C L C L VIEW 1 VIEW 3 VIEW 2 NOTE COLUMNS NOT DIMENIONED HAVE A NON CRITICAL PLACEMENT AND ARE USED FOR POLYCARBONATE SUPPORT ALL END FRAMING TUBES ARE FULL LENGTH OR CUT FROM 1 1 2 X 1 1 2 SQUARE TUBING ATTENTION Use only the 102897 square tubing to assemble the end wall frame ...

Страница 47: ...47 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 07 18 CONNECTION END WALL DETAILS ...

Страница 48: ...L 25 1 8 C L C L 47 15 16 C L C L 25 1 8 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C L 48 C L C L NOTE COLUMNS NOT DIMENIONED HAVE A NON CRITICAL PLACEMENT AND ARE USED FOR POLYCARBONATE SUPPORT ALL END FRAMING TUBES ARE FULL LENGTH OR CUT FROM 1 1 2 X 1 1 2 SQUARE TUBING ATTENTION Use only the 102897 square tubing to assemble the end wall frame ...

Страница 49: ...el does not allow channel side out installation Use the diagrams on this page to install H channel with flat side facing out ATTENTION Use only 1 1 2 Tek screws to attach H channel to building frame Do not use shorter screws They will not hold Do not use washers on Tek screws when installing H channel ATTENTION Install all twin wall polycarbonate panels with UV protected side toward the sun UV pro...

Страница 50: ...ELS FRONT VIEW EXCESS TRIMMED AND USED HERE EXCESS TRIMMED AND USED HERE 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY ONE HALF 4 X 8 POLY ONE HALF 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 10 POLY H CHANNEL U CHANNEL NOTE INSTALL UV PROTECTED SIDE OF PANEL TO THE OUTSIDE ...

Страница 51: ...18 POLYCARBONATE PANELS BACK VIEW EXCESS TRIMMED AND USED HERE EXCESS TRIMMED AND USED HERE 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 10 POLY H CHANNEL NOTE INSTALL UV PROTECTED SIDE OF PANEL TO THE OUTSIDE ...

Страница 52: ...STEMS 52 Revision date 06 07 18 MAIN COVER DETAILS 4 8 1 5 1 6 1 4 2 54 4 11 16 Ground Level 6 mil 4 Year Greenhouse Film Provided for over the top Over the top 386 9 16 32 5 9 16 Drop Down Curtain 54 4 6 Side Wall Drop Down Curtain Height ...

Страница 53: ...53 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 07 18 Page reserved for customer notes ...

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