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- Page 1 Birdlip Burford Zero Threshold Blockley Hints and Tips Handbook Bourton www.edengreenhouses.com Customer Helpline: +44 (0)1242 676625 Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm mail@eden‐greenhouses.com EH 1.02 ...
- Page 2 Hints and Tips Handbook Dear Customer, Congratulations on purchasing your new Eden Zero‐threshold greenhouse. Before you start, please read the instruction booklet supplied with your greenhouse thoroughly. This Hints and Tips Handbook is aimed to be a companion to TM make the erection of your new Eden Zero‐threshold greenhouse as smooth as possible when read in conjunction with the supplied instructions. The components for your greenhouse are in numbered bundles corresponding to the sections in the instruction manual and this handbook. There may be more than 1 bundle per section. Build one section at a time from the start so as to not cause any confusion. TM This handbook is aimed at the new Eden Zero‐threshold range as a whole not one specific model or size. (Pictures may not correspond with your greenhouse but can be interpreted for any model.) TM new Eden Zero‐threshold The range of greenhouses are constructed using bolt channels. Take note of where you will need to slide extra bolts into the channels for fixing horizontal bars, bracing or roof vent sills as per the example picture to the right. The square headed bolts and nuts (50, 51) are made from an aluminium alloy which can sheer if over tightened. To prevent the inconvenience of having to dismantle a section to replace a sheered bolt, please ensure that you only tighten them a little more than finger tight as this is all that is required. NOTE: THIS IS FOR DIMENSION MEASUREMENTS ONLY 74 Section 0 This section shows the measurements required to situate the ground anchors ...
- Page 3 Hints and Tips Handbook Section 1 1 This section shows you how to assemble the rear gable of your greenhouse. TM The Eden Zero‐threshold range has only two different sized bays when it comes (I) to the rear gable (illustrated by arrows, right and below). This is to make the assembly easy and to minimise adjustments needed when it comes to glazing. (I) (I) The table below will show the measurements needed for the bays. (Measurements are taken from the centre of the bolt channel to the next.) Model 386mm 463mm 618mm Birdlip ‐ 3 Bays ‐ Burford ‐ ‐ 3 Bays ...
- Page 4 Hints and Tips Handbook Section 2 2 (I) This section shows you how to assemble the front gable of your greenhouse. TM The Eden Zero‐threshold range has four different sized bays when it comes to the front gable (illustrated by arrows, right and below) to make the assembly (I) (I) easy and to minimise adjustments needed when it comes to glazing. (I) The table below will show the measurements needed for the bays. (Measurements are taken from the centre of the bolt channel to the next.) Model 386mm 463mm 618mm 1236mm Birdlip 2 bays ‐ Door Aperture ‐ Burford ‐ ...
- Page 5 Hints and Tips Handbook Section 3 3 This section shows you how to assemble the sides of your greenhouse. TM The Eden Zero‐threshold range has only one size of bay when it comes to the sides (illustrated by arrows, right and below) to make the assembly easy and to minimise adjustments needed when it comes to glazing. The table below will show the measurements needed for the bays. (Measurements are taken from the centre of the bolt channel to the next.) Model 618mm Birdlip All Burford All Blockley All Bourton All 3 ...
- Page 6 These tips and hints are to ease the assembly from this section right up to the completion of you greenhouse. The (I) tip on sections 2 and 3 now comes into (A) play. Upon connecting the sides to the gables, all that is needed to 3/6 attach the side base (3, 6) (as shown left) is to 3/6 loosen off the bolt and nut (50, 51) shown by (A), let it slide down into position then tighten up. Use the (I) tip on sections 2 and 3 when (B) assembling the sides to the gables at eaves level. As shown left (B) loosen the nut and (D) bolt (51, 50), let it slide down then tighten back up. As shown left (C), remove the nut from the 9 2 bolt (51, 50) to attach the diagonal brace, 2 9 then place nut back on the bolt loosely with brace now secured. Then place into the slot on underside of gutter then tighten nut. (C) As shown right (D), from the outside, the end of the gutter (2) should be flush with the gusset plate (9). Eden Greenhouses Customer Helpline +44 (0)1242 676625 5 ...
- Page 7 Hints and Tips Handbook Section 5 5 This section shows you how to assemble the roof of your greenhouse. TM The Eden Zero‐threshold range has only one size of bay when it comes to the roof (illustrated by arrows, right). This is to make the assembly easy and to minimise adjustments needed when it comes to glazing. The table below will show the measurements needed for the bays. (Measurements are taken from the centre of the bolt channel to the next.) Model 618mm Birdlip All Burford All Blockley All Bourton All The table (left) in Section 5 of your instructions shows how 2a 2b many square headed bolts/nuts (50, 51) are required to be ...
- Page 8 Hints and Tips Handbook Section 6 This section shows you how to assemble the roof vents for your greenhouse. 24 TM The Eden Zero‐threshold range has only one style when it comes to the vents as shown right. 25 71 The best way to assemble the vents is from the underside as shown right. 42 Start by applying the glazing rubber (42) to the vent sides (25). 25 Then pre‐load 2x square headed bolts and nuts (50, 51) into the holes provided at either end of the vent head, vent sill (24, 26). 26 Using the pre‐loaded bolt and nut slide the vent head (24) into both bolt channels of the vent sides x2 (25) at the same time then tighten (as shown in (A). ...
- Page 9 Hints and Tips Handbook Section 7 This section shows you how to assemble the doors for your greenhouse. TM The Eden Zero‐threshold range has different sizes when it comes to the doors but the method of assembly is the same. Below, find step by step instructions to construct a door. This method can be used on all doors both left and right (note picture shown right is a right‐hand door when viewed from outside). Start by applying the glazing rubber (42) to the door stile (28, 65, and 66) as shown in box 1 in your instruction manual. Pre‐load each door stile (28, 65, and 66) with 8 square headed bolts (50) as shown in box 2 in your instruction manual. Check the door layout referring to the large picture in the top left of the instruction manual. Then, with both door stiles (28, 65, and 66), attach the door top rail (29) with a door stop (52) on the inside of the door, with 2 pre‐ loaded square headed bolts (50) and nut (51) as shown in box 3 and 4 in your instruction manual. Slide the top pane of glass up to the top door rail (29) referring to section 9 for correct size, as shown in box 5 in your instruction manual. ...
- Page 10 Hints and Tips Handbook Section 7. # 7. # 29 This section shows you how to assemble the slide assembly to the doors for your greenhouse (illustrated right). TM The Eden Zero‐threshold range has only two different widths when it comes to the door slide assembly which are 300mm (Birdlip) and 600mm (Burford, Blockley, and Bourton). Below, find step by step instructions to construct the door slide assembly. This method can be used on all doors both left and right (note picture shown right is a right‐hand door when viewed from outside). Start by sliding the brush strip (109) into the bottom door assembly bracket (95) and secure in place with the grub screws (104) at both ends as shown in box 1 in your instruction manual. As the pictures below show, remove the slider inner (114 A) from the outer 31 of the slider (114 B) by extending the slider to full extent then as shown in the instruction manual, squeeze the lever. By doing this you will be able to slide (114 A) out from (114 B). ...
- Page 11 Hints and Tips Handbook Section 8 8 This section shows you how to locate your greenhouse. TM The Eden Zero‐threshold range comes supplied with two different methods of securing the greenhouse. At this point in the construction, it is time to fit the chosen method of securing. If you have chosen to anchor the greenhouse down on earth, using the supplied ground anchors (64), first you need to splay them as shown (A), then fit in each corner of the greenhouse and either side of the threshold as illustrated in box 1 of your instruction manual. If you have a greenhouse 10ft or longer you must fit ground anchors (64) along the sides. How to do this is illustrated in your instruction manual. If you have chosen to anchor the greenhouse down on a base other than earth, using the supplied ground anchors (64), you need to hacksaw them to 77mm as shown (B), then fit in each corner of the greenhouse and either side of the threshold with a securing bracket (98) as illustrated in box 1 of your instruction manual. If you have a greenhouse 10ft or longer you must fit ground anchors (64) and securing brackets (98) along the sides. How to do this is illustrated in ...
- Page 12 Hints and Tips Handbook Section 8.1 8.1 This section shows you how to fit the doors to your greenhouse. TM The Eden Zero‐threshold range has different sizes when it comes to the doors but the method of assembly is the same. Below, find step by step instructions. This method can be used on all doors both left and right (note picture shown right is a right hand door). Start by removing the door stop (52) from the top of the door as shown in boxes 1 and 2 in your instruction manual. This will be reattached after the door is fitted in place. The remaining outer slider (114 B) needs to be secured to the lintel (20, 21). The best way to do this is by removing the lintel (20, 21) momentarily to fit the outer slider (114 B). Then secure with M4 nut, bolt and a star washer (102, 103 and 118) as shown in box 3, 5 in your instruction manual. If you have removed the lintel (20, 21) to fit the outer slider (114 B) please reattach. Once lintel is back in position we can now fit the door. As shown in box 4 slide the inner slider (114 A) (attached to the top of the door) into the outer slider (114 B) (attached to the lintel) and slide the door all ...
- Page 13 Hints and Tips Handbook Section 8.1.1 3. Make sure that the lintel (20, 21) is level. If you have hung your doors and they are not fitting correctly within the aperture, this section will take you through the steps needed to line up the 4. Once the previous steps have been carried out and the door aperture is doors correctly. If the aperture of the doorway is not square and plumb now level and square, we can now reattach the door(s) as detailed in this will hamper the way the sliders (114) work and lead to various issues. section 8.1 of this Hints and Tips Handbook as well as the instruction These steps will work on all models. We recommend that you remove the manual provided with your greenhouse. Leave the 3 nuts and bolts (50, 51), doors before attempting this. 1, 2 and 3 of the following steps must be which connect the front base section (18) to the base slide bracket (97), carried out simultaneously as they are dependant on each other. loose. 3 2 5 1 1. Make sure that the front base sections (18) are level. 05. With the doors now hung and the 3 nuts and bolts (50, 51) which connect the front base section (18) to the base slide bracket (97) loose, step 2. Make sure that the door posts (16) are not bowed but straight all the inside the greenhouse and shut the door(s) hard. This will allow the bottom way up by placing a level or straight edge to check. Another way to check sliders to find their own position, (parallel to the lintel). Once happy with this is to measure from the centre of the bolt channel on both door posts, the doors, tighten the 3 nuts and bolts (50, 51) to secure. checking they are the same distance apart all the way down. (I.e. parallel) 12 Eden Greenhouses Customer Helpline +44 (0)1242 676625 ...
- Page 14 Hints and Tips Handbook Section 9 NOTE: IF YOU HAVE HORTICULTURAL GLAZING AND YOUR GREENHOUSE IS IN AN EXPOSED OR WINDY AREA, MORE SPRING WIRE GLAZING CLIPS This section shows you how to glaze your greenhouse with your chosen ARE RECOMMENDED. WE SUGGEST INCREASING THEM TO FOUR PER SIDE glazing method. OF EACH PANE OF GLASS. TM The Eden Zero‐threshold range has three different glazing options. These For safety reasons we recommend you begin by glazing the roof. First, you are 3mm horticultural glass, 3mm long paned toughened glass and 6mm twin must attach the roof glass retaining clips (58/R) to the top lip of the gutter walled polycarbonate. (2) as shown right. R / 58 All the tips and hints covered in this handbook, if followed correctly, help If you have chosen the 3mm long pane make the glazing easy and help minimise adjustments needed. toughened glazing method, referring to your instruction manual for the desired pane of glass, R / 58 For safety reasons we recommend you begin by start by placing the roof pane between the two R / 58...
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If you have chosen the 6mm twin walled polycarbonate method, refer to your instruction manual for the desired sheet of poly. NOTE: You may find it easier to start by glazing the roof first. (A) (A) Start by placing the poly sill cover (L1) over the integral base lip at the bottom of the bay with the channel facing towards you. Then fit another poly sill cover (L1) on the lip on the underside of the gutter. With the sheet of poly at roughly a 45 degree angle, place in the integral base 4 channel of the poly sill cover (L1) then bend the sheet slightly to fit into the channel of the poly sill cover (L1) on the underside of the gutter. The Eden polycarbonate capping is designed to be very robust and resistant against wind and water but as a consequence it is hard to fit. We recommend spraying soapy water down either side of the sheet to lubricate, then centre the sheet of poly within the bay. Start by capping both ... - Page 16 bolts and nuts (50, 51) that secure the vent transom (27) and move it left The third part of this section shows you how to secure down the greenhouse. or right within the bay to make it line up. To secure the base down on earth using the supplied ground anchor method, with the ground anchors situated in place making sure that the greenhouse is level, as shown in box 1, pour concrete / post‐mix into your pre‐dug holes. The second part of this section shows you how to fit the plastic parts to Check to confirm the greenhouse is level before the concrete / post mix sets, your greenhouse. while also taking into consideration which direction you want the rain water This section is pretty self‐explanatory but to make the gutter ends (53, 54) in the gutters to flow. water tight, we recommend sealing them with silicone to the ends of the For slab/concrete foundation, using the L‐shaped brackets provided. Drill into gutters (2). the concrete/slabs using a 7mm masonry drill bit and secure using 8mm plugs The best way to fit the integral base covers (115, 116 and 117) is to open and screws. We recommend using penny washers (not supplied) to distribute the channels which go over and underneath the profile by stretching them. force over a wider surface other than just the screw head as shown in boxes 2. This will make fitting much easier. The last thing to do is to remove the threshold setting brace (19/78) as shown in box 3. Eden Greenhouses Customer Helpline +44 (0)1242 676625 15 ...
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