5. Repeat Steps 1-4 for the remaining End Rafter.
6. Select the pipes for the first interior rafter assembly
and position these on the ground as previous
shown.
7. Insert the swaged ends of the rafter pipes into the
plain ends of the pipes and secure each joint with a
Tek screw (FA4482).
IMPORTANT:
To prevent damage to the cover, the Tek
screws must be positioned so the heads do not contact
the cover or the end wall cover when these are installed.
8. Repeat the steps for all remaining interior rafters.
9. Once all rafter assemblies are complete, continue
with the
FRAME ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
that
follow.
FRAME ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
After all ground posts are driven and set in place at the
proper depth and all rafters are assembled, the frame
can be assembled. Complete these steps to assemble
the greenhouse frame.
ASSEMBLE AND PRE-MARK THE PURLINS
Before assembling the frame, the purlins must be
marked. This speeds the assembly process and
eliminates the need to measure each purling pipe
assembly as it is installed. In addition, pre-marking the
pipes ensures that an accurate spacing of the rafter
assemblies is achieved and maintained during
assembly.
ATTENTION: The frame conduits, the pipe
assemblies that run along the tops of the ground
posts perpendicular to the frame do not need to be
pre-marked. Mark only the purlin pipe assemblies.
See the Frame Assembly Diagram for purlin locations.
Required Tools: Permanent Marker, Tape Measure
Required Pipe:
•
1.315" x 75" swaged pipe (#131S075)
•
1.315" x
XX"
plain pipe (#131P0
XX
)
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 shelter length) and one (1)
1.315" x XX" (#131P0XX) plain pipe.
ATTENTION: The XX" represents the remaining
length required to reach the end of the shelter.
Consult the Spec Sheet for part identification.
1. Select the required pipe sections for one purlin and
connect these by inserting the swaged ends of the
pipes into the plain ends until the entire purlin is
assembled.
NOTE:
Assemble the pipes in a location that is
accessible during the assembly of the frame, but will not
interfere with the process of lifting and setting the rafters.
2. Verify that each pipe joint is properly seated.
NOTE: These pipes must be taken apart during the
assembly procedure. Do not fasten them together at
this time.
3. For the 48" rafter spacing, measure forty-eight and
three-quarters inches (48 3/4") from one end of the
assembled purlin and mark the distance on the pipe.
NOTE:
This first measurement is three-quarters (3/4) of
an inch longer than the on-center rafter spacing to
account for the length of purlin pipe that extends through
the end purlin clamp of the first end rafter.
4. From the location marked in the previous step,
measure forty-eight inches (48") and make another
mark.
5. Continue to mark the purlin in 48" intervals until all
locations are marked. These marks help to maintain
the 48" on-center rafter spacing of the shelter during
assembly.
6. Repeat this procedure until all assembled purlins are
marked.
7. After assembling all rafters and pre-marking the
purlins, continue with assembling the frame.
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