SOLAR STAR
™
GREENHOUSES
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Revision date: 04.13.11
END PANEL INSTALLATION
After the end wall framing is attached to the greenhouse,
attach the polycarbonate panels to the end wall framing.
The steps that follow describe one way to complete the end
wall panel installation.
The materials and parts needed to assemble the End
Panels include:
Polycarbonate panels and white vent tape
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Aluminum U-Channel profile (#104213)
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Aluminum H-Channel profile (#104212)
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End Cap profile (#104548)
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Tek screws (#FA4484B)
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Neo-bonded galvanized washers (#102921B)
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Read the following information before starting:
U-Channel profile is used to finish the sides and top
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edges of the polycarbonate panels.
H-Channel profile is used to join two (2) separate
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polycarbonate panels at the seam.
Tek Screws and galvanized washers are used to
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secure aluminum channel and panels to end wall
frame.
Install the polycarbonate panels with the UV-protected
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side to the outside. Mark this side with a marker if
needed after removing the protective film.
ATTENTION:
The protective film must be removed
from the polycarbonate panels. Allowing the film to
remain intact and in direct sunlight will make the film
difficult if not impossible to remove.
During preparation, rest the edges of the panels on
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cardboard or other material to protect them from dirt
and damage.
Seal the bottom edge of the panels with white vent
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tape.
Consult the polycarbonate panels (Quick Start section)
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for the location and lengths of each panel. The
diagrams are located at the back of these instructions.
ATTENTION:
Panels must be position as shown on the
panel diagrams. Using a panel in the incorrect place can
affect the placement of subsequent panels. In addition, the
amount of aluminum profile used between panels and to
finish the panel edges may not be adequate if additional
seams are created. Begin at the
door end
of the building.
NOTE:
Install all accessories (fans, vents, heaters, etc.)
after installing all polycarbonate sheets.
Complete the following general steps to install the end wall
panels.
Select the first
1.
6' x 10' panel
and remove the protective
film from the surfaces of the panel.
Always remove the protective film and mark and install
the UV-protected side to the outside of the greenhouse.
Consult the panel location diagrams. Place the
2.
polycarbonate panel at the edge of the opening for the
door as shown below.
Mark UV Side
X
Apply white vent tape
3.
to the bottom of the panel
to seal
the cells in the panel.
Attach panel to end wall framing and rafter using long
4.
Tek screws and neo-bonded washers. Consult the End
Panel diagrams. Space the screws evenly at 24".
NOTE:
The panel is tucked behind the door channel of
the door. In addition, the edge of the panel adjacent to
the door must be aligned with the center of the vertical
frame tube that frames the door.
6' x 10'
Polycarbonate
Panel
Panel
Door
Center of
Tube
Dashed line shows
the approximate
location of the
edge of the first
polycarbonate panel.
