SOLAR STAR
™
GREENHOUSES
8
Revision date: 04.13.11
ASSEMBLING THE ROUND STYLE GREENHOUSE
FRAME COMPONENTS
After the site is prepared and an inventory of parts is
complete, continue with the rafter assembly.
NOTE:
All rafter assemblies consist of rafter tubes and
purlin clamps. Consult the Front Profile diagram in the
Quick Start section of these instructions before and during
the rafter assembly process.
Assistance is required to assemble the greenhouse frame.
RAFTER ASSEMBLY
Gather the parts:
Rafter pipe (#14R1301D)
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Rafter pipe (#14R1302)
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Rafter pipe (#14R1303)
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End clamps (#102855)
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Tek screws (#FA4482B)
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Magnetic nut setter 3/8'' x 2-9/16"
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END RAFTER ASSEMBLY
The end rafters include purlin end clamps and band
clamps. Install the purlin end clamps before the different
pipes of the rafters are connected. The band clamps for the
side struts are installed when the two (2) end rafters are set
onto the ground posts.
Select the four (4) pipes needed to assemble the first
1.
end rafter and arrange on a level surface.
Slide three (3) end purlin clamps over the rafter pipes.
2.
(#14R1301D)
(#14R1302)
(#14R1303)
NOTE:
Consult the Front Profile diagram in the Quick
Start section for proper end clamp placement and
position.
After slipping the clamps over the rafter pipes, insert
3.
the swaged end of the rafter pipes into the plain ends
of the pipes to assemble the rafter.
Once the rafter is assembled, install a Tek screw
4.
through the rafter pipes to secure each joint. See the
diagram above.
IMPORTANT:
Verify that you are installing the screw
through the pipe that contains the swaged end of the
adjacent pipe. To prevent damage to the cover and end
panels (if equipped), position the Tek screws so the
heads do not contact the cover when it is installed.
Repeat steps to assemble the remaining end rafter and
5.
set both end rafters aside.
End clamp as seen from outside the assembled rafter.
