9
GROWSPAN
™
GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS
Revision date: 06.06.18 113836_37_38_39
ASSEMBLE GREENHOUSE FRAME
After site is prepared and an inventory of parts is complete,
continue with rafter assembly.
NOTE:
All rafter assemblies consist of rafter tubes and
purlin clamps. Consult the rafter diagram in the Quick
Start section near the back of these instructions
before and
during
assembly.
Assistance is required to assemble the greenhouse.
RAFTER ASSEMBLY
Gather parts:
• Rafter Pipe (#20G166SS401D)
• Rafter Pipe (#20G166SS403)
• Rafter Pipe (#166S064)
• End Clamps (#102856)
• Tek Screws (# FA4482B)
• Nut Setter 3/8'' x 2-9/16 Magnetic
END RAFTER ASSEMBLY
End rafters include purlin end clamps and band clamps.
Install purlin end clamps before the different pipes are
connected. Band clamps for side struts are installed when
the two (2) end rafters are set onto the ground posts.
1. Select the five (5) pipes needed to assemble the first
end rafter and arrange on a level surface.
2. Slide four (4) end purlin clamps (two on each side of
the peak) onto rafter pipes. Position clamps as shown.
NOTE:
Position all purlin clamps at or near rafter
pipe joints. Consult Quick Start section for additional
information.
3. After slipping clamps over rafter pipes, insert swaged
end of rafter pipes into plain ends to assemble rafter.
4. Once rafter is assembled, install an FA4482B Tek
screw through rafter pipes to secure each joint.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent damage to cover and end
panels, position Tek screws so heads do not contact
these covers when installed.
5. Repeat steps to assemble the remaining end rafter and
set both end rafters aside.
End clamp as seen from inside the assembled frame.
End clamp as seen from inside the assembled frame.
(
#20G166SS401D
)
(#166S064)
(
#20G166SS403
)
