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GrowSpan Gothic Pro Series User Manual

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Revision date: 06.07.18
GROWSPAN
Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems
Photo may show a different but similar model.
GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS
™
GrowSpan
™
STK#
106306
106307
106308
106309
DIMENSIONS
26' W x 12' H x 28' L
26' W x 12' H x 36' L
26' W x 12' H x 48' L
26' W x 12' H x 72' L
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  • Page 1 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ GrowSpan ™ Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems Photo may show a different but similar model. STK# DIMENSIONS 106306 26' W x 12' H x 28' L 106307 26' W x 12' H x 36' L...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    • Never erect the structure under power lines. • Identify whether underground cables and pipes are Thank you for purchasing this GrowSpan™ greenhouse. present before preparing the site or anchoring the When properly assembled and maintained, this product will structure.

  • Page 3: Assembly Procedure

    A strut is typically secured to the frame work by special brackets and bolts. These words and phrases are common to most GrowSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of • Swaged End or Swaged Pipe: The term “swaged'' the shelter.

  • Page 4: Required Tools

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ SPECIAL NOTE: Baseboards for Frame REQUIRED TOOLS These instructions describe installing a baseboard The following list identifies the main tools needed to (recommended) at ground level along each side of the assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be frame.
  • Page 5 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts and show you how they are used. (Not all parts are shown.) 103544 FA4482B CC6212 QH1402 102569 102921 & FA4484B Mounting Plate...
  • Page 6 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ H-CHANNEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The new H-channel design requires installation of the flat side facing out with channel side toward the building. Some diagrams and photos in this document show installation of original H-channel with channel side facing out.
  • Page 7 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ GrowSpan ™ Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems OVERVIEW This section is an overview of the process for assembling your Gothic Pro Greenhouse. For details, please see section, Assembling the Gothic Pro Greenhouse Components. See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse.
  • Page 8 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE 3. Use a transit or line level to drive the second corner post to the same depth as the first ground post. After the site is prepared, lay out the building site.

  • Page 9: Rafter Assembly

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ASSEMBLING THE GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSE 2. Slide four (4) end purlin clamps (two on each side of FRAME COMPONENTS the peak) over the rafter pipes. Position all end clamps at the rafter pipe joints. Position the end clamps as After the site is prepared and an inventory of parts is shown.

  • Page 10: Frame Assembly

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (continued) FRAME ASSEMBLY INTERIOR RAFTER ASSEMBLY After all ground posts are driven in place and rafters are assembled, assemble the frame. Complete the following steps for the interior rafters. 1. Select the pipes for the first interior rafter assembly and NOTE: The baseboards (strongly recommended) shown in position these on the ground as shown.
  • Page 11 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 2. Secure the leg pipes to the ground posts using the 5/16" x 2 1/2" machine bolts and nuts. 4. From the location marked in the previous step, measure forty-eight inches (48") and make another Rafter mark on the assembled purlin.
  • Page 12 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 10. Move to the interior rafter and align the mark on the purlin with the center of the rafter to maintain the proper 5. As the second rafter is steadied, remove one section of spacing.
  • Page 13 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) BASEBOARD INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED) 18. Secure the purlin pipe joint with a Tek screw. The baseboard (strongly recommended) is supplied by the customer and is attached at ground level along both sides 19.
  • Page 14 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION 3. Attach the remaining end of the strut to the baseboard using a lag screw or nut and bolt (not included). See There are four (4) side struts for the shelter. These struts the diagram that follows for location.
  • Page 15 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END WALL INSTALLATION • DO NOT REPOSITION THE END WALL VERTICALS USED AT THE SEAM OF TWO (2) POLYCARBONATE The steps to install the end walls for the greenhouse PANELS. include the following: •...
  • Page 16 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 9. Measure the distance between the top of the base tube and band clamp (Step 7) to determine the length of the 4. Secure the base tube between the legs of the end first vertical section of the door frame tube.
  • Page 17 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 17. Using a level (or other means), verify that one vertical door frame tube is plumb and tighten the band clamp 15. Using the marks on the base tube for the rough bolt to lock the first door frame member in place.
  • Page 18 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 27. With the square-to-round tube connect bracket attached to the top of the frame member, place a 22. Use the end frame diagram to determine the number of square tube fitting on the bottom of the frame member.
  • Page 19 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL END WALL FRAMING (BACK) TAPE SHARP EDGES AND CONNECTORS The greenhouse end walls (front and back) are identical After the frame is assembled, check the frame for sharp except as noted below and on the end frame diagrams.
  • Page 20 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ATTENTION: Panels must be position as shown on the END PANEL INSTALLATION panel diagrams. Using a panel in the incorrect place can After the end wall framing is attached to the greenhouse, affect the placement of subsequent panels. In addition, the attach the polycarbonate panels to the end wall framing.
  • Page 21 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) Secure all polycarbonat panels as shown in the diagrams and photos below. Always remove the protective film and mark and install the UV-protected side to the outside of the greenhouse.
  • Page 22 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 5. After installing all panels, cut and attach the aluminum profile to the remaining upper edge of all polycarbonate Upper Panel panels. In this photo, the top of the panel is removed using a power tool equipped with a round cutting bit.
  • Page 23 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY 6. Install aluminum U-Channel profile to all edges of the polycarbonate panel. The materials and parts needed to assemble the doors include: Photo shows the polycarbonate panel installed on the outside of the door frame and finished with the •...
  • Page 24 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY (continued) a. Photo shows the end cap as attached to the door frame tube. View shows the assembly from the 9. With the hinges attached to the doors, use the short outside.
  • Page 25 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY (continued) INSTALL POLYLATCH U-CHANNEL (102197) 12. After end cap profile is installed, install another section Gather parts: of the same end cap on the inside frame of the door that includes the chain latch.
  • Page 26 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL POLY LATCH U-CHANNEL (continued) The steps that follow describe one way to complete this process. 3. Continue to attach u-channel to rafters (or ribbon board if used) and work toward the other end of frame. Cut...
  • Page 27 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) The rope can remain in place to temporarily secure the cover. Remove the ropes as the covers are secured to 3. After tying the ropes to the main cover, throw the ropes the greenhouse.
  • Page 28 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) ASSEMBLE THE ROLL-UP SIDE CONDUIT 11. Once the first cover is stretched and secure, install the Gather the Parts: inflation fan kit in the desired location and according to •...
  • Page 29 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ATTACH CONDUIT TO MAIN COVER ROLL-UP SIDE TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY Gather the parts: Gather the parts: • Assembled conduits • Aluminum channel • Fabric clips #CC6212 (Divide quantity in half.) • Drive handle •...
  • Page 30 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (continued) 6. Select the bearing bracket and attach the bearings as needed. (In some instances, the bearings may come 3. Select the aluminum channel and drill a 3/8" hole already attached.) Assemble as follows: through the channel approximately 2"...
  • Page 31 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 15. Attach the rolled conduit to the square shaft of the assembly by inserting a carriage bolt through the hole 11. Using a carriage bolt, attach the square shaft to a in the conduit and tubing adapter.
  • Page 32 If the shelter is dismantled and moved, inspect all parts and connections before using. • Depending on the contents, construction of the shelter, shelter materials, and shelter location, the potential for condensation exists. GrowSpan™ offers several items Rope Rope Rope that can be used to alleviate a condensation condition.
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