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Riverstone Networks MONT-8 Assembly Instructions Manual

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8' x 24' Greenhouse
Assembly Instructions
160113V
WA RRAN TY
Customer Service: (877) 373-3078 Email: customerservice@rsiww.com
After Hours Helpline: (443) 574-4764
Mojave Edition
Made in the USA
65 Fleetwood Drive, Rockaway, NJ 07866

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  • Page 1 Mojave Edition Made in the USA 8’ x 24’ Greenhouse Assembly Instructions 160113V WA RRAN TY 65 Fleetwood Drive, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Customer Service: (877) 373-3078 Email: customerservice@rsiww.com After Hours Helpline: (443) 574-4764...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing the Monticello Greenhouse Program Thank You for your Purchase We want to thank you for your purchase of the Monticello Greenhouse. We appreciate your support of our American Made Greenhouses. The Monticello is designed for the average homeowner; no special degrees are needed. The time to assemble depends on the weather, skills, options, and number of helpers you have in the process.

  • Page 3: Warranty

    Products to which this limited warranty applies: This limited warranty applies to the following models of your newly purchased Monticello Greenhouse: MONT-8; MONT-12,MONT-16,MONT20,MONT-24, MONT-4; Premium versions, and Mojave Editions of these greenhouses. This limited warranty applies only to purchases made in any province of Canada except for Yukon Territory, Nunavut, or Northwest Territories or in any of the 50 States of the USA (and the District of Columbia) except for Hawaii and Alaska.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Mojave Edition Monticello Greenhouse. The Monticello line is proudly made in the USA by a leading commercial greenhouse maker using the same professional grade materials and design. The frame is constructed with the highest quality extruded aluminum with lead free powder-coated paint. The panels are professional grade 8mm twin wall polycarbonate selected for their insulation and durability.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safety Advice Table of Contents • Warranty ............ 1 The greenhouse must be positioned and fixed on a flat level surface. Introduction ..........2 • Safety Advice ........... 3 Dispose of all plastic bags safely. Keep them out of the reach of small children.

  • Page 6: Construct Wood Platform

    Constructing a Wood Platform IMPORTANT: It is very important to begin with a level surface. Check your foundation to ensure it is level at every point. If you are not building on a wood deck, we recommend constructing a wood platform so you can properly secure the greenhouse.

  • Page 7: List Of Parts

    List of Parts WARNING: Profiles with cut edges and/or drilled holes are sharp. Use extreme caution when handling. The greenhouse is shipped in multiple cartons. These cartons are heavy. Use care when lifting them. Some parts have sharp edges. Use extreme caution when handling. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and safety goggles.
  • Page 8 List of Parts (continued) Door Profiles 24 ” WARNING: Use extreme caution when handling Step 10 panels with cut edges. The corners are sharp. Profile 68½ ” Step 10 Steps 2,3,4 22¼ ” 24” x 57” Step 10 Step 8 68½...
  • Page 9 Hardware List of Parts (continued) Step 9 Door Profiles Steps 1,2,3,4 S-2C 5,6,7,8,10,11,12 S-2A Step 5 Step 10 20’ S-2B Step 5 S-2C Step 5 S-2D Step 5 Steps 11 Step 10 S-5A Step 7 S-5B Step 8,12 S-5D Step 8,12 Step 9 Step 10 Steps 1,2,3,4...

  • Page 10: Using T-Bolts

    List of Parts (continued) Fan Parts Fan Parts Step 12 Step 12 Step 12 Step 12 Step 12 Step 12 Steps 12 Step 12 H-10 10’ Steps 12 Step 12 H-11 8’ Steps 12 Using T-Bolts IMPORTANT: This greenhouse is assembled using a unique fastening system. The parts are attached to each other using connectors fastened with a rectangular headed bolt referred to as a “T-bolt”...

  • Page 11: Assemble Base

    Assemble Base Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. The base is made up of four P-1A, four P-1B, four P-2A and four P-2B profiles.
  • Page 12 Install T-bolts into inside and BACK outside bolt tracks as shown below. Some of the T-bolts are secured in this step. Most are secured in later IMPORTANT: Position P-2A and P-2B steps. Pay careful attention to pro les at back of greenhouse. ensure you have the correct number of T-bolts in the correct bolt track in each profile.
  • Page 13 1.3A Make certain side profiles are straight and flush. Adjust position of T-bolts in inner bolt track at front of profile to fit holes in B-5 connector. Center connector over seam for maximum hold. Secure using four S-2C caps. Repeat on outer bolt track to install eleven remaining B-5 connectors at back and sides.

  • Page 14: Assemble Right Wall

    Assemble Right Wall CHECK YOUR WEATHER FORECAST. DO NOT CONTINUE ASSEMBLY DURING WINDS. Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. 2.1A Place F-7 corner profile on base, fitting panel into channel.
  • Page 15 Remove plastic film and add the last W-1 panel to complete the side. From the outside, fit F-7 corner profile into place and use two B-3 connectors with T-bolt assemblies as shown to secure to base. NOTE: VIEW FROM OUTSIDE. Connectors Profile Panel...
  • Page 16 2.5A Working from inside, place G-1 and G-2 gutter profiles, fitting top edge of W-1 panels into channels of gutters. Place one short G-1 gutter profile at each end and the five longer G-2 gutter profiles in the center. Seams are centered to bolt tracks in F-1 profiles. NOTE: In some cases a ¼”...
  • Page 17 2.6A The gutters are secured together using B-5 connectors and attached to side profiles using B-3 connectors on the outside of the greenhouse. The B-3 connector uses the T-bolt in the center hole of B-5 connectors at seams. Loosen and slide T-bolts to line up with connectors making sure the seams line up and the gutters remain straight.

  • Page 18: Assemble Back Wall

    Assemble Back Wall CHECK YOUR WEATHER FORECAST. DO NOT CONTINUE ASSEMBLY DURING WINDS. Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. 3.1A Working from inside, remove plastic film from both sides of one W-1 panel.
  • Page 19 3.1e Remove plastic film and fit another W-1 panel and fit into channel in base and F-1 profile. Position left F-8 back profile so the cut edge is angled toward the left when installed. Fit panel into channel in left F-8 profile and slide F-8 profile against spacer.
  • Page 20 3.4A Place F-10 profile on 3.4B Secure B-2 with three T-bolt W-7 panel. Make sure assemblies and one S-2C cap profile fits snugly as shown. between F-8 back profile and F-1 wall profile. F-10 3.4c Place another F-10 3.4D Fit W-9 panel into channel in F-10 Profile about 5”...
  • Page 21 The two sets of F-6 and F-10 profiles fit on top of W-1 panels. Line up bottom bolt channels with top edge of F-1 and F-7 vertical profiles. Profiles will fit snugly. 3.5A Working from inside right corner, place F-6 profile with mitered end next to corner and angled edge facing up onto corner W-1 panel.

  • Page 22: Assemble Left Wall

    Assemble Left Wall Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. 4.1A Continue working from inside back left corner. Remove plastic film from both sides of one W-1 panel.
  • Page 23 4.3A Prepare two G-1 gutter profiles by sliding four T-bolts into bottom bolt track. Hand tighten each end T-bolt to hold in place. 4.3B Prepare four G-2 gutter profile with six T-bolts and the other G-2 gutter profile with five T-bolts. Slide T-bolts into bottom bolt track. Hand tighten end T-bolt to hold in place.
  • Page 24 4.5A The gutters are secured together using B-5 connectors and attached to side profiles using B-3 connectors on the outside of the greenhouse. The B-3 connector uses the T-bolt in the center hole of B-5 connectors at seams. Loosen and slide T-bolts to line up with connectors making sure the seams line up and the gutters remain straight.

  • Page 25: Assemble Front Wall And Gable

    Assemble Front Wall and Gable Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. NOTE: The door frame is 69¼” from the base. To avoid adjusting the placement after assembly, prepare door frame using the exact measurements listed in these steps.
  • Page 26 5.2A Working from inside front right corner, remove plastic film from both sides of one W-8 panel. Fit panel into channel in base and corner profile, placing side marked “ UV Resistant” facing outside. IMPORTANT: The panels expand and contract depending on the temperature. To ensure proper placement, use the 23 1/8 inch spacer included with the tools.
  • Page 27 5.3A Working from inside front right corner, place 23 1/8 inch spacer on base next to F-7 corner profile. Position left F-8 profile so single set screw is next to base on inside and the cut edge angled down toward the nearest corner when installed.
  • Page 28 5.4A Prepare one F-5 profile. Slide four T-bolts into bolt tracks and position as shown. 5.4B Place one end of F-4 profile against F-5 profile on flat level surface. Center F-4 profile to F-5 profile. Insert a T-bolt assembly into the top slot of the B-2, place the B-2 in position and adjust T-bolts to fit B-2 connector.
  • Page 29 5.5A Working from inside, remove plastic film from both sides of two W-3 panels. Fit each panel into channels in profiles, placing side marked “ UV Resistant” facing outside. WARNING: The corners of W-3 panels are 5.5c Secure with two bolts. sharp.
  • Page 30 5.8A From outside fit F-7 profiles into each side of front. Begin with either side. Arrange F-7 profile so channel lines up with tops of panels. The side of the profile rests against cut angle of F-8 profile. The top end touches edge of F-4 center profile and bottom end touches top of G-1 gutter.

  • Page 31: Assemble Back Gable

    Assemble Back Gable Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. 6.1A Working from inside, place F-2 profile on F-1 profile. Make sure profiles are straight.
  • Page 32 Continue working from outside to install panels a shown. Remove plastic film from both sides of two W-3 and two W-4 panels. Fit each panel into channel in profiles, placing side marked “ UV Resistant” facing outside. NOTE: VIEW FROM OUTSIDE. WARNING: The corners of W-3 and W-4 panels are sharp.

  • Page 33: Assemble Roof Ridge

    Assemble Roof Ridge Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. 7.1A Install B-10 splice with C-curve positioned next to center opening in R-1 profile.
  • Page 34 7.3A Use two people and a step ladder. Place step ladder inside greenhouse. Hold the roof ridge with the screws FACING UP until it is in position. Have one person inside greenhouse supporting ridge as you slide it into position. Avoid touching top of front and back of greenhouse until each end is flush with ends of front and back profiles.

  • Page 35: Assemble Roof

    Assemble Roof Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. The roof panels are installed in the sections shown below. Use two people and a step ladder to assemble the roof.
  • Page 36 8.2A Working from back right corner, remove plastic film from both sides of one W-8 panel. With side marked “ UV Resistant” facing outside, fit top end of panel into channel in R-1 roof ridge near corner. Push panel into roof ridge channel until the other end rests on gutter ledge and then slide towards F-7 corner profile.
  • Page 37 Remove bungee cord nearest to back. 8.3A Remove plastic film from both sides of 8.3B one W-8 panel. With side marked “ UV Resistant” facing outside, install the next panel on the left at the back. Push panel into roof ridge channel until the other end rests on gutter ledge and then slide towards F-1 profile at back.
  • Page 38 8.3H Repeat step 8.3A through 8.3F to install the reamining sixteen W-8 panels and F-1 profiles. NOTE: VIEWS FROM OUTSIDE. Remove plastic film from both sides of one W-10 NOTE: VIEWS FROM OUTSIDE. panel. It will be installed in the front right corner. From outside position panel with extended ledge profile at outside top.
  • Page 39 Have one person stand outside the greenhouse to observe the position of the roof ridge while the other person installs the five B-9 braces. Insert T-bolt in the correct position, but if the roof is not completely straight, adjust the brace to raise or lower the roof line.

  • Page 40: Install Roof Vents

    Install Roof Vents Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. 9.1A Unpack contents of Automatic Window Opener. Screw adjusting knob partially into threaded end of cylinder.
  • Page 41 9.2c Screw two S-1 screws through V-4 panel. Line up gripping channel on other side. Continue to screw until secure. Do not over tighten as it may damage the vent. gripping 9.2D Repeat steps 9.2A through channel 9.2C to prepare second vent. Connector Gripping Channel NOTE: VIEW FROM OUTSIDE.

  • Page 42: Assemble And Install Doors

    Assemble and Install Doors Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. IMPORTANT: You are assembling a right and left door. Facing the front of the greenhouse from the outside with the doors closed, the left door is on the left side of the greenhouse and the right is on the right side.
  • Page 43 10.2A Repeat step 10.1A to prepare another E-2 door profile. D-9 corner connectors are secured in step 10.2B. Slide E-2 profile into E-1 door profiles as shown. 10.2B Position E-4 on top of E-2 profile. Line up holes in E-4 profile with E-2 profile. Secure with five S-9 screws.
  • Page 44 10.4A NOTE: VIEWS FROM OUTSIDE. IMPORTANT: Make sure door is level. When necessary loosen screws holding D-8 hinge to F-8 profile and repostion until it is level. 10.4B Install left door assembled in step 10.3. Line up holes in D-8 hinges with holes in E-2 door profile. Secure each hinge with two S-9 screws and make sure door is level.

  • Page 45: Secure To Platform

    Secure to Platform Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. 11.1 The base has predrilled holes in the inside and outside bolt channels making it easy to secure your greenhouse to a wood platform.

  • Page 46: Install Fan And Solar Panel

    Install Fan and Solar Panel Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. 12.1A Working from inside, fit H-8 fan over S-11 bolts in F-10 profiles.
  • Page 47 12.3B Working from outside insert 12.3A Working on the ground, line four T-bolt assemblies into up holes in H-1 brackets with slots on H-1 brackets. holes in H-6 shutter. Secure Secure to F-8 and F-1 with S-7 bolts and S-2 caps. profiles as shown.
  • Page 48 12.5A Working from outside, fit H-4 brackets ontoT-bolts on F-8 and F-1 profiles. Secure with S-2C caps. S-2C NOTE: VIEWS FROM OUTSIDE. 12.5B Place H-3 profile on H-4 brackets. Fit H-5 connector underneath and secure with S-11 bolts, S-5D washers and S-2D nuts as shown.
  • Page 49 12.6A Working from inside. Drill hole through polycarbonate. NOTE: VIEW FROM INSIDE. 12.6B Connect wires to Solar Panel. Push the wires to the inside of the greenhouse (leaving enough wire on the outside to connect). NOTE: VIEW FROM OUTSIDE. 12.6c Measure over to the thermostat with the wire.
  • Page 50 12.6e OPTIONAL CHARGE CONTROLLER AND BATTERY: For accurate wiring using charge controller and battery, refer to the wiring diagram provided with the charge controller. Charge Controller Battery NOTE: VIEW FROM INSIDE. 48 of 48 WWW.RSIWW.COM...

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