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GROWSPAN
™
STRAIGHT SIDED COLD FRAMES
Revision date: 01.01.16
3. Repeat these steps for the remaining side.
4. With the U-channel secured to the sides of the frame in
the desired location, attach poly latch U-channel to the
top of one end rafter using Tek screws.
NOTE:
The poly latch U-channel will bend with the
curve of the rafter as it is attached.
5. Repeat the steps to attach the U-channel to the top of
the remaining end rafter and continue with the main
cover installation.
OPTIONAL MAIN COVER INSTALLATION WITH ROLL-
UP SIDES (CONTINUED)
Install Main Cover with Roll-up Sides
Gather the parts:
• Main cover
• Ropes long enough to reach over the frame (provided
by customer)
• U-channel spring
• Box cutter or utility knife
Assembly Procedure
After the poly latch U-channel is attached to the frame,
unpack the main cover and pull into place. Ropes or straps
are typically used to pull the main cover onto and over the
frame.
WARNING:
To prevent damage to the cover and to
prevent serious personal injury, DO NOT attempt to
install the main cover on windy or stormy days.
1. Unpack the main cover and position it at the base along
one side of the frame.
2. Make small holes along the edge of the cover at evenly
spaced intervals and tie rope to the cover. (The length
of the cover determines the number of holes that are
needed to attach the ropes.)
NOTE:
The ropes must be long enough to reach over
the top of the building to the other side. Long buildings
will require additional ropes to prevent tearing the main
cover when it is pulled into place.
3. After tying the ropes to the main cover, throw the ropes
over the top of the frame and pull the cover into place.
Cover must be centered side-to-side and end-to-end.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent damage to the main cover
during installation, additional personnel and lifts may be
needed.
4. Once the main cover is in place and centered on the
frame, begin at the peak of one end rafter and install
the wire spring into the U-channel to secure the cover.
ATTENTION:
Center the main cover front to back and
side-to-side to ensure that enough cover material is
present to lock into the U-channel.
The excess cover
along each side is rolled up when the roll-up side
assemblies are installed.
The rope can remain in place to temporarily secure
the cover if needed. Remove the ropes as the cover is
secured to the frame.
Diagram shows the ribbon board installed for a roll-up
side panel. U-channel for your cold frame cover may be
installed in a different location.
U-Channel
End Rafter
Ropes
Frame shown may vary in length from actual frame.
