GROWSPAN
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GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES
30
106213_14_15_16
Revision date: 06.26.18
POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued)
ATTENTION:
Align ends of all upper panels to allow
for the installation of 104213 aluminum U-channel in
a later step. (See diagram lower right.)
Remember
to cut H-channel 1" shorter (Step 15) to allow for
U-channel installation.
A
1"
Lower edge
of panel
25. Next, prepare and install next ridge cap as previously
described.
ATTENTION:
Apply a bead of silicone where ridge
cap sections overlap to seal seam. Dashed line above
shows where to install silicone between cap sections.
26. Repeat steps as needed to prepare and install all
remaining panels and ridge cap sections and work
toward other end of frame.
Align ends of all upper panels. Solid line shows
lower end of all upper panels; dashed line shows
upper edge of all lower panels, which is capped
with foil tape during panel preparation.
X
X
Step 24
A
Align Panel
Ends
IMPORTANT
:
BEFORE INSTALLING NEXT SET
OF UPPER PANELS, SKIP TO AND READ THE
SECTION THAT DESCRIBES THE INSTALLATION OF
U-CHANNEL AND OVERLAP BRACING (NEXT PAGE).
DEPENDING ON AVAILABLE LIFTS AND
ASSISTANTS, THAT PROCEDURE CAN HAPPEN AS
PANELS ARE INSTALLED, OR AFTER ALL PANELS
ARE INSTALLED. REVIEW THE PROCEDURE AND
PROCEED ACCORDINGLY.
27. After installing all panels, continue with the installation
of overlap bracing and U-channel.
NOTE:
If the overlap bracing and U-channel procedure
was completed during panel installation, skip the next
section and continue with baseboard installation.
Step 25
24. Repeat steps to prepare and install the next set of
upper panels (X).
Ensure UV-protected side of panels
is installed toward the sun.
