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SOLAR STAR
™
GREENHOUSES
Revision date: 04.13.11
END WALL INSTALLATION
The steps to install the end walls for the greenhouse
include the following:
Install end wall framing. (See the diagrams in the Quick
1.
Start section at the back of these instructions. Read the
installing accessories note below.)
Prepare polycarbonate end panels and attach.
2.
Assemble doors and attach.
3.
INSTALL END WALL FRAMING (Front and Back)
Site variations and different methods for anchoring the
greenhouse may require slight changes to be made to
these instructions.
It is the responsibility of the owner/
builder to adapt these instructions as needed to adjust for
these and other differences.
A NOTE ABOUT INSTALLING THE END WALL
FRAMING FOR OPTIONAL HEATERS, VENT FANS, AND
MOTORIZED SHUTTERS (if equipped):
Optional accessories such as heaters, vent fans and
motorized shutter units are typically installed or attached
to the end walls of this greenhouse. Additional horizontal
framing (included) is installed
between
the vertical end
wall frame tubes to mount these accessories. The spacing
shown for the end wall supports on the end frame diagrams
may be too narrow for the installation of some larger
accessories.
Diagrams do not show framing for the accessories.
When framing the end wall, consult the installation
instructions for the accessories (if equipped), or measure
the width of the accessory to accurately space and position
the end frame tubes.
Consult the panel installation diagrams in the Quick Start
section to
identify the verticals that can be moved
.
MOVE ONLY THE VERTICAL SUPPORTS LABELED
AS NON-CRITICAL.
Before installing any greenhouse accessory, adhere to the
following:
Consult the end frame diagrams before installing the
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accessory horizontal framing.
Move only those verticals labeled as "NON-CRITICAL"
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on the end frame diagrams when deciding where to
install the additional horizontal framing for accessories.
Consult the diagrams in the Quick Start section
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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
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USED AT THE SEAM OF TWO (2) POLYCARBONATE
PANELS.
Always consult the installation guides that shipped
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with the accessory for additional precautions,
recommendations, and safety requirements.
Before installing any electrical accessory, consult a
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professional electrician for precautions and additional
assistance.
For gas heaters, a professional, qualified service
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technician must install the unit.
Complete these steps to install the accessory framing:
Based on the installation requirements and precautions
1.
of the accessory, choose a location in the end wall to
mount the accessory, and cut a 1.5" x 1.5" frame tube
to the required length for framing.
Attach these horizontal frame tubes between the
2.
vertical frame tubes of the end wall (at the required
height determined by the installation instructions
included with that accessory) using angle brackets.
INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (Front and Back)
Refer to the end frame diagrams (Quick Start section).
The materials and parts needed to assemble the end wall
frame include:
Square tube (#102897)
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Angle brackets (#QH1330) & band clamp (#QH1400)
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Square-to-round tube connect bracket (#104074)
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Carriage bolt (#FAH320) and nut (#FALB32B)
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Tek screws (#
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FA4482B)
Locate the square metal tubing for the base tube of the
1.
end wall. The base tube consists of two (2) 99" swaged
tubes joined and cut to length. See Quick Start section
for clarification.
Insert the swaged end into the plain end to connect the
2.
square tubes.
Position this assembled base tube on the ground
3.
between the legs of the end rafter at the front of the
greenhouse and anchor it in place. This base tube will
be directly below and in line with the end rafter.
