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GROWSPAN

 GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS

Revision date: 06.06.18    113836_37_38_39

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  DIMENSIONS

113836C 

          20' W x 12' H x 28' L

113837C 

          20' W x 12' H x 36' L

113838C 

          20' W x 12' H x 48' L

113839C 

          20' W x 12' H x 72' L

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Page 1: ...x 12 H x 28 L 113837C 20 W x 12 H x 36 L 113838C 20 W x 12 H x 48 L 113839C 20 W x 12 H x 72 L Photo may show a different but similar model Film Cover with Film Roll Up Side Panels 2018 Growers Suppl...

Page 2: ...hether 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 stru...

Page 3: ...Band Clamp Clamp used to connect end wall framing to rafter pipe In some cases band clamps are also used to connect diagonal struts Clip or Fabric Clip A short half section piece of conduit cut length...

Page 4: ...diagrams for clarification or contact Customer Service NOTE At this time you do not need to open the plastic bags containing smaller parts such as fasteners or washers if equipped SPECIAL NOTE Baseboa...

Page 5: ...Channel Spring CC6212 Fabric Clip FA4482B Tek Screw QH1402 Band Clamp 102548 Cross Connector 104074 Square to Round Tube Connect Bracket 102856 End Clamp FAH009B FALB01B Carriage Bolt Hex Nut 104624...

Page 6: ...channel 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 f...

Page 7: ...h assembly procedure 2 Assemble rafters and frame then square the frame 3 Prepare and attach end panels 4 Attach main cover and Twist of the Wrist assembly ATTENTION Position purlins evenly during fra...

Page 8: ...the length center to center and drive the next corner ground post 6 Repeat the same step for the last corner post NOTE Distance measured diagonally between corner posts must be equal for building to b...

Page 9: ...s for side struts are installed when the two 2 end rafters 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...

Page 10: ...tead cross connectors are attached during the frame assembly 2 Insert swaged ends of rafter pipes into plain ends and secure each joint with an FA4482B Tek screw NOTE For longer frames it may be easie...

Page 11: ...o ground posts using 5 16 x 2 1 2 FAG336B bolts and nuts FALB02B Use the top hole in ground post to secure rafter Rafter shown differs in design ATTENTION Stand the rafter so the nuts and bolts of the...

Page 12: ...ross connector Interior Rafter Purlin 11 Secure cross connector to rafter and to purlin using FA4482B Tek screws See details in Quick Start section if needed 12 Repeat Steps 6 12 to install the first...

Page 13: ...e customer and is attached at ground level along both sides of the frame Baseboards stabilize ground posts and prevent frame from working into ground when anchored Attach baseboards to frame on the ou...

Page 14: ...rame If no baseboard is present attach strut to ground post using a FA4484B Tek screws or other customer supplied fasteners 4 Repeat above steps to attach the remaining side struts 5 After securing st...

Page 15: ...abeled as NON CRITICAL on end frame diagrams when deciding where to install the additional horizontal framing for accessories Consult the diagrams in the Quick Start section showing the polycarbonate...

Page 16: ...a 104779 tube 9 Measure the required length for the frame tube NOTE Length is measured between top of base tube and band clamp Step 7 on rafter 10 On assembled frame member mark length determined in...

Page 17: ...FA4482B Tek screw through the back side of each door frame tube to secure the tube splice 19 Choose a 102897 tube for door header and cut length to the width of rough door opening Cut off part of swa...

Page 18: ...ot tighten 31 Verify that frame member is plumb and use FA4482B Tek screws to secure 104624 fitting to base tube and frame member 32 Tighten band clamp and install an FA4482B short Tek screw through c...

Page 19: ...optional double door is not present Consult the end frame diagram for additional information 1 Read note regarding installation of optional accessories at the beginning of the end wall installation s...

Page 20: ...ial to protect them from dirt and damage Seal bottom edge of panels with white vent tape Consult polycarbonate panels Quick Start section for the location and lengths of each panel The diagrams are lo...

Page 21: ...HANNEL TO END FRAME DO NOT install profile on bottom of end wall panels These edges are sealed with vent tape Always remove protective film Mark and install the UV protected side to the outside toward...

Page 22: ...anel diagrams Cut upper panel to proper length Outside edges of panels are finished with aluminum u channel profile 104213 Consult diagrams for details U channel profile 104213 is also installed along...

Page 23: ...needed Install panels with UV protected side to the outside toward the sun 5 Center the panel on the door frame 6 Use FA4484B Tek screws and neo bonded galvanized washers to attach panel to horizontal...

Page 24: ...other door Locations of door hinges may vary 13 At top and sides of end wall door opening on the inside of the frame attach end cap 104548 and allow it to extend below header and into the frame openin...

Page 25: ...er to the sides 4 Install inflation fan kit 5 Attach a second cover layer to the frame 6 Test the operation of the inflation fan kit 7 Install roll up side kits and test INSTALL POLYLATCH U CHANNEL 10...

Page 26: ...rs The steps that follow describe one way to install cover film ATTENTION Install the IR film cover first Examine the IR film and install with the correct side facing in the direction indicated on the...

Page 27: ...talling spring along top of first end rafter ensure an even amount of film is maintained along edge of greenhouse 7 Continue down both edges of first end rafter until entire length of film is secured...

Page 28: ...nduit assembly varies with length of greenhouse Roll up conduit assemblies consist of multiple sections of swaged 1 315 pipe at 75 part 131S075 and one 1 additional plain 1 315 pipe at a shorter lengt...

Page 29: ...m clockwise 5 Ensure that panel is even and secure film to the conduit using FA4482B Tek screws and CC6212 fabric clips evenly spaced along the conduit 6 Continue rolling excess film around conduit 7...

Page 30: ...et and attach bearings In some instances bearings may come already attached Assemble bearings as follows if shipped unassembled NOTE Attach single bearings to sides of bracket and double bearings to m...

Page 31: ...follows is applicable when the frame was constructed using wood boards under each rafter foot or if baseboards were installed If the shelter was constructed on concrete footings a concrete slab or on...

Page 32: ...the tension as needed to prevent damage and wear Check connections and all fasteners to verify that they remain tight and in good condition Check polycarbonate panels if equipped to verify that these...

Page 33: ...33 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 06 18 113836_37_38_39 Space below is reserved for customer notes...

Page 34: ...8_39 Revision date 06 06 18 QUICK START GUIDE 20 Gothic Pro Greenhouse Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame Finished Grade Finished Grade Shelter Height 11 11 5 8 4 5 Sidewall 20 0 Shelt...

Page 35: ...01D 20G166SS401D PURLIN CONNECTION SEE CONNECTION NOTE 20G166SS403 PURLIN CONNECTION SEE CONNECTION NOTE 166S064 PURLIN CONNECTION SEE CONNECTION NOTE 166S064 PURLIN CONNECTION SEE CONNECTION NOTE 102...

Page 36: ...TEMS 36 113836_37_38_39 Revision date 06 06 18 SIDE PROFILE 113836 Baseboards Supplied by Customer 28 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0495 4 Runs of Pipe Assemb...

Page 37: ...EMS Revision date 06 06 18 113836_37_38_39 SIDE PROFILE 113837 Baseboards Supplied by Customer 36 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 131S075 4 Runs of Pipe As...

Page 38: ...36_37_38_39 Revision date 06 06 18 SIDE PROFILE 113838 48 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 4 Runs of Pipe Assembly Used for Purlin runs 131S075 131S075 131S...

Page 39: ...18 113836_37_38_39 SIDE PROFILE 113839 Baseboards Supplied by Customer 72 0 Shelter Length 4 0 Rafter Spacing 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 1...

Page 40: ...NS RAFTER GROUND POST VIEW 7 VERTICAL HORIZONTAL CONNECTION VIEW 4 PURLIN MID RAFTER CONNECTION VIEW 1 RAFTER STRUT CONNECTION VIEW 6 PURLIN END RAFTER CONNECTION VIEW 2 RAFTER ENDWALL CONNECTION VIEW...

Page 41: ...L COLUMN RAFTER CHORD RAFTER CHORD TEK SCREW 14 X 1 RAFTER CHORD CONNECTION RAFTER STRUT VIEW 6 STRUT QH1304 QH1402 104675 1X 5 16 X 2 1 2 HEX BOLT RAFTER CHORD 1X 5 16 NUT ADDITIONAL HOLE FOR CUSTOME...

Page 42: ...4 INSIDE DIM 48 C L C L 98 1 4 C L 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 FO...

Page 43: ...43 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS Revision date 06 06 18 113836_37_38_39 CONNECTION END WALL DETAILS...

Page 44: ...ME DIAGRAM 48 C L C L 22 7 8 C L C 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 S...

Page 45: ...H channel 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...

Page 46: ...06 06 18 POLYCARBONATE PANELS FRONT WITH DOORS H CHANNEL U CHANNEL USE 4 X 8 PANEL TO COVER A B 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY ONE HALF 4 X 8 POLY 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY ONE HALF 4 X 8 POLY 6 X 10 POLY PANEL B...

Page 47: ...date 06 06 18 113836_37_38_39 POLYCARBONATE PANELS BACK NO DOORS H CHANNEL USE 4 X 8 PANEL TO COVER A B 6 X 10 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 4 X 8 POLY 6 X 10 POLY PANEL B PANEL A NOTE INSTALL...

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