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GRANDIO

GREENHOUSE USER MANUAL

Model GRA-ASC-88 / GRANDIO 8X8 ASCENT         

Model GRA-88-GR Shown In Image

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Page 1: ...G R E E N H O U S E S GRANDIO GREENHOUSEUSERMANUAL Model GRA ASC 88 GRANDIO 8X8 ASCENT Model GRA 88 GR Shown In Image 2013 Grandio Greenhouses Backyard Living Source Inc All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ... sure your Grandio Greenhouse will be covered on your policy Call your local utilities companies before digging Do not attempt to begin construction on a windy day Your greenhouse should be built on a flat level surface allowing for drainage Read this entire manual to get familiar with all pieces and parts prior to beginning assembly Follow the steps outlined in the order presented Save this owner ...

Page 3: ...ely after the construction is completed Clear film side of panels should always face the sun and opal film side faces inside Due to shipping the grooves of some of the aluminum profiles may be too small to insert into the polycarbonate sheet you may carefully use a screwdriver to pry the framework open so the polycarbonate sheet can be inserted smoothly Do not use or store hot objects such as grills...

Page 4: ... Go to www grandiogreenhouses com for founda tion ideas and tour our online learning center for tips and tricks for putting your greenhouse together 90 98 68 98 42 GRANDIO GREENHOUSE DIMENSIONS FOR 8X8 AND 8X12 All dimensions are the same except the sides for 8x8 verses 8x12 see measurements in 144 5 8X8 8X12 LEFT SIDE FRONT WIDTH ROOF PEAK HEIGHT DOOR HEIGHT DOOR 1 3 4 GUTTERS 54 EAVE HEIGHT Tran...

Page 5: ...604 R 620 620 623A 623A 622 L 622 R 623B 623B 619 L21 601A FL LEFT SIDE L08C 609 A L08C 602B 602A 602A 602A 602B L08C 603C 616 602B 618 L08C X L08C X 615 RIGHT SIDE 603C 616 602A 602A L08C X 618 602B L08C 602B 609 A 602A L08C X 602B L08C 601A FR L08C 615 4 603C 603C 603A 603B 603B 609 A 610 610 622 622 610 610 601A B ...

Page 6: ...ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION STEPS STEP ONE BASE ASSEMBLY STEP TWO FRONT ASSEMBLY STEP THREE BACK ASSEMBLY STEP FOUR MIDDLE ASSEMBLY STEP FIVE DOOR ASSEMBLY G R E E N H O U S E S GRANDIO 5 ...

Page 7: ...L SQUARE FOUNDATION MUST BE PROPERLY ANCHORED PRIOR TO GREENHOUSE ASSEMBLY B W06 must be cut for patio or deck installation Drill holes in bottom of base to allow for proper fastener to pass through prior to moving forward with assembly You determine and aquire proper fastener prior to installation OR 6 STEP ONE Use Quikrete fast setting concrete to anchor base Pour in Quikrete and water no mixing...

Page 8: ...02 W02T W02T W01 W04 GRANDIO T I P Lay flat on ground to assemble the front frame of your greenhouse If possible try to find a shady area protected from the wind Panels can burn grass and plants if in direct light 7 STEP TWO GRANDIO T I P We recommend watching our how to assembly videos with tricks and tips for easier assebly and installation of your Grandio Greenhouse at www grandiogreenhouses co...

Page 9: ... in Pre thread all fasteners for ease of installation 2 2 Insert Y3 1 and Y3 2 window panels as shown in 2 3 Attach 603E and 603D with W04 and S04 ML01 fasteners as shown in 2 4 Attach W02T to 601B and 603D with the S04 ML01 fasteners as shown in leave a bit loose to ease installation of next step Y3 1 Y3 2 601B 601B 603D 603E W01 W02T W02T W04 GRANDIO T I P Transparent Film Outside Greenhouse Opa...

Page 10: ...wedge behind the bolt head This prevents bolt from falling into the track S04 601A FR ML01 619 2 5 View diagrams and attach the 2 604 s and 2 601A s to the 619 shows where the corner pieces attach to 619 shows where the door frame attaches to the 619 INSIDE 9 STEP TWO Inside View Inside View INSIDE OUTSIDE INSIDE OUTSIDE INSIDE OUTSIDE OUTSIDE INSIDE GRANDIO T I P Make sure the small screw hole on...

Page 11: ...n 2 9 Attach W02 s to end of 601B s with the S05 screws as shown in L08D L08D L08D Y2 Y1 604 L 604 R 619 606 606 601A FL 3 in Polycarbonate panel 603D 601B 603E 601B Y3 2 Y3 1 604 R Y 2 Y 1 W02 W02 601A FL 601A FR 604 L FAT END DOWN S05 W02T W02T FAT END DOWN W02 601B FAT END 606 619 A 10 STEP TWO 601A FR S04 ML01 GRANDIO T I P Transparent Film Outside Greenhouse Opal White Film Inside Greenhouse ...

Page 12: ... same tighten L08X s to hold squareness L08A X should be attached 1 up from bottom bolt see 601B L08D L08A X 601B Y3 2 603E L08D L08A X 604 R 601A FR 601A FL Y3 1 Y1 Y2 604 L 619 W02 W02 W02T W02T 603D GRANDIO T I P Set front aside in a shaded area do not lay on grass prolonged sunlight through the polycarbon ate panels will burn if placed directly on top of plants during the intense sun of the da...

Page 13: ...ATION TIP Locate all nuts and bolts pre thread and place in the groove of the extrusion to make installation easier Move up or down for exact placement Inside View GRANDIO T I P Make sure the UV coated side of the panel faces outward as indicated on the panels Avoid placing the polycarbonate panels in the sun or near plants until fully assembled GRANDIO T I P Transparent Film Outside Greenhouse Op...

Page 14: ...8A using S04 ML01 fastener as shown in diagram Attach 2 603B s to L08A using S04 ML01 fasten ers as shown in diagram Attach 603A to L08A using S04 ML01 fastener as shown in diagram 603B 603A 601A B 603B 601A B 601B 601B W01 601B 601B S05 L08A W01 W02 W02 13 STEP THREE Inside View W02 601B FAT END DOWN 603B L08A INSIDE ML01 601A B L08A S04 INSIDE ML01 S04 603A L08A ...

Page 15: ... S04 ML01 fasteners as shown in diagram Attach L08B to 2 603B and 603A with S04 ML01 fasteners as shown in and pre thread all fasteners into assigned channels and align with L08B for ease of installation Attach 2 603C s to the L08B using S04 ML01 fasteners 3 4 Insert the Y5 1 and Y5 2 polycarbonate panels into place Then insert the Y1 and Y2 into place as shown in the diagram Y1 Y2 603C 603C L08B ...

Page 16: ...S05 fasteners as shown in diagram and pre thread all screws for easiest installation tighten when flush with frame and square 603A 601A B 601A B ATTACHING ROOF TO BACK FRAME Y5 1 Y5 2 Y1 Y2 Y4 Y4 W01 601B 601B S05 603A W01 W02 W02 L08B 603C 603C W02 601B 601A B FAT END DOWN Inside View 15 STEP THREE L08A ...

Page 17: ... s to 2 603B s and L08A with S04 ML01 as shown in C Attach 2 L08B X s to the 2 601A s with fasteners as shown in L08B X L08B X GRANDIO T I P Square by loosening bolts attached to the tops of the L08B X use measuring tape to make sure corners to corner measures the same 603B 601B S04 ML01 W04 1 Inside View 16 STEP THREE 603B 603B S04 ML01 ...

Page 18: ...ng the front or back sections vertical must continue to do so until the L08C X angle supports are attached securely to the front and base as shown in step 4 5 Failure to hold front vertical will cause the front to fall and damage the base kit front framing etc Damage caused by improper installation is not warrantable W05 Base 604 Outside Inside GRANDIO T I P You will need a minimum of 2 people to ...

Page 19: ...n and attach the L08C s to the front section as shown in Using tape temporarily attach the loose end of the L08C s to the base kit as shown in W05 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED Tape Masking Tape Base L08C L08C 18 STEP FOUR Side Front Front Side Inside View Inside View Base L08C L08C Base ...

Page 20: ... shown in Repeat steps for other side The L08C X braces will hold the front up vertically without assistance 4 6 To install the back section repeat steps 4 1 4 5 Remove tape from L08C s L08C X 601A B L08C L08B X MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED 19 STEP FOUR L08C X W05 Base L08C 601A FR 601B L08B X L08C X L08D L08C X Inside View ...

Page 21: ...dge to front and back by sliding into place as shown in and using S04 ML01 fasteners attach the 607 to the 601B s MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED 607 607 607 601B 601B 601B Inside View Side Angle View 20 STEP FOUR 607 601B 601B Inside View ...

Page 22: ...04 ML01 nut and bolt See 2 Now move the loosened S04 ML01 nut and bolt currently attached to the 601A upward to firmly secure the L08C X 609 and 601A together as shown in 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other end of 609 4 With one side firmly secured move to the other side and repeat steps 1 2 and 3 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED L08D OR L08B L08C X 601A 609 L08C X GRANDIO T I P Remove only one L08C X a...

Page 23: ...ides of the greenhouse in this order 1 Hold the 602A in place as shown and attach the top of the 602A to the 609 using S04 ML01 nut and bolt As shown in 2 Now attach the bottom of 602A to the L08C and base using a S04 ML01 nut and bolt and W05 base clip as shown in Note Where the L08C X reattaches to the L08C and the 602A be sure to secure them with a W05 base clip to the base as shown in 3 Repeat...

Page 24: ...til roof vents are installed 4 11 Assemble the roof window vents as shown below in and using the Z02 Screws attach the 615 616 and 618 s as shown Z02 SUN 616 615 PC sheet MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED 602B 602A 23 STEP FOUR 607 609 618 616 Z05 Y10 618 Z02 Z02 Z02 Z02 618 Screwdriver Outside View 615 616 ...

Page 25: ... do not place near the front or back Place directly across from each other for best cross draft ventilation see for optional placement 4 13 Attach all remaining 602B s after roof vents are positioned See 616 618 615 607 SUN ROOF VENT INSTALLATION 602B 602A GRANDIO T I P Place roof windows in desired location before attaching all 602B s Y9 Y9 24 STEP FOUR Y9 ...

Page 26: ... as shown in diagram with the ML01 S04 Use CZ1 s to support the interior wall at the eave using the ML01 S04 See diagram 4 15 Use ML01 S04 to attach the L08C to 601B s and 602B s on the inside of roof midway between the roof and the gutters for additional roof support See diagram BZ1 CZ1 L08C ...

Page 27: ... in 4 17 Attach HQC01 to 616 with the screws see close roof vent and attach the handle onto HQC02 middle pin the first two holes of the handle to the first two holes of HQC02 Then attach HQC02 to 603 with Z04 screws see Inside view of 603C 603C 602B W04 603C 618 616 616 603C HQC02 603C 616 HQC01 Z04 HQC02 Y9 HQC01 Y9 Y9 26 STEP FOUR ...

Page 28: ...carbonate sheet Y7 s 4 17 After Y7 s are installed loosen bolts attached to L08C X in all upper corners Using a level adjust 602A and tighten bolts Repeat in every corner until the greenhouse is level The top edges of Y7 s will align when greenhouse is level S04 ML01 L08C X 609 Loosen 4 18 Install plastic strip 606 before inserting polycarbonate sheet Y7 s 4 19 After Y7 s are installed loosen bolt...

Page 29: ... to prevent sliding as shown below once the panels are in place Y8 Y8 Y10 Y8 28 STEP FOUR GRANDIO T I P Make sure the UV coated side of the panel faces outward as indicated on the panels Avoid placing the polycarbonate panels in the sun or near plants until fully assembled GRANDIO T I P Transparent Film Outside Greenhouse Opal White Film Inside Greenhouse Polycarbonate Panel Sun ...

Page 30: ... after gutter is fully installed Attach 609 window seals to the inside of roof after all panels and gutters are in place proceed to install both sides of the eave and ridge as shown in and 29 STEP FOUR Outside View Outside View GRANDIO T I P Note that there are two parts labeled 609 one is the gutter support the other is a clip that fits on inside of greenhouse to support polycarbonate panels ...

Page 31: ...on adhesive into the ends of ridge 607 to secure pressure fit end caps 601 Adhesive not included It is recommended to caulk any areas that may allow water penetration such as at the gutter end caps and at the base corners to seal against water as shown in 610 J602B E Z03 601 J602B E Z03 Z03 J601 J602A E Z03 J602B E Z03 J602A E Z03 30 STEP FOUR ...

Page 32: ... DOOR ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Z01 622 Y6 Y6 622 R UP UP Double Ball Catch 620 Z01 Z01 Z01 Z01 Z01 623B 623A 622 Side View 622 J08A Bottom View 623B 620 623A J08A J08A 622 L UP UP Side View 622 J08A Bottom View Inside View ...

Page 33: ...and 620 as shown in 5 3 Insert Y6 windows into position as shown in make sure to match doors up to each by laying out parts for other door now so window panels face the right direction to the sun and the locks match up 623B Z01 620 Z01 Z01 623B 623A 622 620 623A 622 620 Y6 Y6 GRANDIO T I P Transparent Film Outside Greenhouse Opal White Film Inside Greenhouse Polycarbonate Panel Sun 622 UP UP Side ...

Page 34: ... L and 622 R with the double ball catch match up so doors will latch closed and slide properly Y6 Y6 623B 623A 620 622 L Double Ball Catch Z01 Z01 Z01 622 Side View Of Top Double Ball Catch on the 622 R 622 R UP UP Side View Of Bottom Note the orientation of the 622 L and 622 R Also make sure the right side is facing out on the Y6 polycarbonate panels Inside View GRANDIO T I P Pay close attention ...

Page 35: ... door track with door header move bolts on L21 to line up with bolt holes on door header 603B From the inside attach the S02 nut and bolt set and tighten while holding firmly as high as possible in position from the outside DOOR ASSEMBLY S02 34 STEP FIVE ...

Page 36: ...e 622 HNDL NUT BOLT provided to both doors as shown below in and We included some felt dots in your Grandio Welcome Kit please apply to the inside bottom edge of the 623B as shown in these felt dots will make your doors fit snug and still slide perfectly DOOR INSTALLATION Outside View Inside View Top Bottom Side Profile View of Hanging Track L21 L21 622 HNDL 622 HNDL NUT BOLT 622 HNDL 622 HNDL NUT...

Page 37: ...tach L28 to L21 and 601A as shown below in diagram and Attach 2 J07 to the ends of L21 see 5 11 Remove all plastic film from polycarbon ate window panels immediately J07 603A L21 L28 S04 ML01 Top View 601A S02 34 STEP FIVE L28 ...

Page 38: ...BACK 54 5 16 SIDES 1 1 1 1 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 4 PARTS NO 601A B 601A FL 601A FR 601B 602A 602B 603A 603B 603D 603C 603E 604 R 604 L GREENHOUSE MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS GRA 88 GRA 812 GRA 88 GRA 812 ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS GRA 88 GRA 812 ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS DESCRIPTION 49 1 8 BACK CORNERS 49 1 8 FRONT LEFT CORNER 49 1 8 FRONT RIGHT CORNER 57 1 8 CORN...

Page 39: ...FRONT BACK FRONT ROOF ROOF BACK 2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER 4X30 5X12 MM 5X12 MM 3X25 MM 2 4 2 4 4 8 2 4 2 5 9 2 1 13 9 17 4 Z04 S02 S03 M01 ML01 S04 S05 J601 J602A E J602B E BZ 1 CZ 1 GRA 88 GRA 812 ALL MODELS GRA 88 GRA 812 GRA 88 GRA 812 ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS GRA 88 GRA 812 GRA 88 GRA 812 2 Roof Vents 4 Roof Vents 6X20 MM M6X10 M6X10 M6X14 M6X14 PHILLIPS SCREWS FRONT BACK FRONT...

Page 40: ... MID BASE BACK PLATE BASE CLIP BASE CLIP 2 4 2 4 2 1 14 18 22 32 4 2 4 0 2 0 2 15 19 BLACK WINDOW SEAL W06 Y1 Y2 Y3 1 Y3 2 Y4 Y5 1 Y5 2 Y6 Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10 ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS GRA 88 GRA 812 GRA 88 GRA 812 GRA 88 GRA 812 GRA 88 GRA 812 CORNER ANCHOR FRONT BACK PANEL FRONT BACK FRONT PANEL FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL BACK PANEL B...

Page 41: ... ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS ALL MODELS DOOR HANDLES PACKED TOGETHER DOOR HANDLES 21 7 16 DOOR 95 1 2 DOOR 64 7 16 DOOR ALL PACKED TOGETHER 64 7 16 LEFT DOOR 64 7 16 RIGHT DOOR 21 1 2 DOOR 21 5 16 DOOR Discard Rollers NOT FOR USE WITH THIS MODEL DOOR DOOR 4 4 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 4 2 4 ...

Page 42: ...RMANUAL KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE CONTACT US IF YOU NEED HELP OR HAVE MISSING OR DAMAGED PARTS GRANDIOGREENHOUSES COM BACKYARD LIVING SOURCE INC 9543 W EMERALD ST SUITE 101 BOISE ID 83704 1 866 928 3150 Model GRA 88 GR Model GRA 812 GR ...

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