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GrowSpan Gothic Pro 106314R Instructions Manual

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Revision date: 05.29.19
GROWSPAN
Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems
Photo may show a different but similar model.
GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS
™
GrowSpan
™
STK#
106314R
106315R
106316R
106317R
DIMENSIONS
34' W x 12' H x 40' L
34' W x 12' H x 48' L
34' W x 12' H x 72' L
34' W x 12' H x 96' 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 106314R 34' W x 12' H x 40' L 106315R 34' W x 12' H x 48' L...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN. • Identify whether underground cables and pipes are present before preparing the site or anchoring the Thank you for purchasing this GrowSpan™ greenhouse. structure. When properly assembled and maintained, this product will • Location should be away from structures that could provide years of reliable service.

  • Page 3: Assembly Procedure

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE PANEL AND RIDGE CAP INSTALLATION NOTE Following the instructions as presented will help ensure Depending on available equipment, it may be necessary to proper assembly of your greenhouse. Failing to follow...

  • Page 4: Required Tools

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ REQUIRED TOOLS BASEBOARDS FOR FRAME — RECOMMENDED The following list identifies main tools needed to These instructions describe installing a baseboard assemble shelter. Additional tools and supports may also (recommended) at ground level along each side of the be required.
  • Page 5 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ASSEMBLY NOTE: Install Tek screws using a clutched drill driver running approximately 750 RPM while applying approximately 50 lbs of force. Do not use an impact driver to install Tek screws! The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts and show you how they are used.
  • 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 See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse. 1. Locate required parts for each assembly procedure. 2. Assemble rafters and frame. Anchor frame. 3. Assemble and install end walls.
  • 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 six (6) end purlin clamps (three 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 After all ground posts are driven in place and rafters are INTERIOR RAFTER ASSEMBLY assembled, assemble the frame. IMPORTANT: If rafter support kits were purchased NOTE: The baseboards (strongly recommended) shown in...
  • 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. 1. 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. Gather parts: 19. Repeat the above steps as needed to stand and secure • 2" x 6" (minimum) treated or recycled plastic lumber the remaining interior rafters and purlins to complete (supplied by customer).
  • 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) Secure all polycarbonat panels as shown in the diagrams and photos below. The greenhouse end walls (front and back) are identical except as noted below and on the end frame diagrams.
  • Page 20 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION Complete the following general steps to install the end wall panels. After the end wall framing is attached to the greenhouse, attach the polycarbonate panels to the end wall framing.
  • Page 21 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 4. Continue installing the polycarbonate panels as described for the front and back end walls. 3. Place the panel in position, attach it to the end wall framing using Neo-bonded washers and the long Tek ATTENTION: U-channel profile is installed along the screws.
  • Page 22 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY (continued) 8. After assembling both doors, evenly space the hinges along the door frame of each door and attach the 5. Using the long Tek screws and neo-bonded galvanized hinges to the assembled doors using the short Tek washers to attach the panel to the horizontal cross tube screws.
  • Page 23 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY (continued) c. Dashed line identifies where to attach the end cap profile. The end cap extends beyond the frame 10. Install the 6" chain bolt to the upper part of the inside...
  • Page 24 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL ROOF PANELS: OVERVIEW Install polycarbonate roof panels after installing end panels. These are the main steps to attach panels: 1. Set height of roll-up panel. 2. Prepare and install lower panels first along both sides for first two (2) bays (as shown).
  • Page 25 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ SET HEIGHT OF ROLL-UP SIDE PANEL The desired height for roll-up side panel is determined and marked before installing polycarbonate roof panels. ATTENTION: Consult Main Cover Details diagram in the Quick Start section of this manual to verify height of roll-up side panel.
  • Page 26 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS There are different ways to install polycarbonate roof panels. Individuals familiar with the installation of these panels and overall assembly of similar greenhouses may choose to install according to past experience. Since there are differences between buildings, read through the procedure that follows to better understand panel installation for this greenhouse.
  • Page 27 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) 6. With assistance, place panel against frame and align center of H-channel with center of second rafter. Position end with foil tape at top. Verify you have UV-protected surface of panel facing toward sun. (Panel was marked earlier during preparation—Step 1.)
  • Page 28 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION FOR ROOF PANELS 8. After installing first lower panel, select another 116049 During assembly, sometimes installing panel from the side panel (47-1/4" x 96") and prepare for installation as is challenging.
  • Page 29 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 16. Align panel and center H-channel with center of end POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) rafter and first interior rafter. 11. Take a 116049 panel (4' x 8'), peal back a corner of the protective film, mark UV-protected side, and remove all 17.
  • Page 30 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) 22. With assistant stationed inside and outside the frame, carefully set panel on frame and overlap top of lower, 19. Next, measure from peak to top of mid panel and add mid panel by 6".
  • Page 31 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) 26. Take a section of ridge cap (CG96174) and predrill mounting holes in cap lip using 1/4" drill bit. Set first and last holes approximately 4" in from center of rafter at each end. Ridge cap length is 55", so it will extend beyond mid rafter.
  • Page 32 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) 33. After installing all panels, continue with the installation of overlap bracing and U-channel. IMPORTANT : BEFORE INSTALLING NEXT SET NOTE: If the overlap bracing and U-channel procedure OF UPPER PANELS, SKIP TO AND READ THE...
  • Page 33 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL OVERLAP BRACING AND U-CHANNEL 2. Move inside the frame and measure between rafters at point where upper and lower panels overlap. If bracing and U-channel trim were installed during panel installation, skip this section and continue with the 3.

  • Page 34: Frame Check

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL OVERLAP BRACING AND U-CHANNEL — continued 5. With tube aligned and someone holding it in place 6. Repeat steps as needed to cut and attach additional 1.5" x 1.5" square tubes to secure overlap seam of all...
  • Page 35 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE DOUBLE POLYLATCH U-CHANNEL NOTE: Remove any Tek screws and washers that interfere with the installation of the double U-channel. The double poly latch U-Channel (#104211) is attached to The double U-channel must install flat against the each side of the frame and runs from the front to the back polycarbonate panels.
  • Page 36 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL ROLL-UP PANELS ASSEMBLE THE ROLL-UP SIDE CONDUIT This model includes a roll-up side panel for each side of the Gather the parts: greenhouse. The panel film material is typically shipped as •...
  • Page 37 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ATTACH CONDUIT TO ROLL-UP SIDE COVER TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY Gather the parts: Gather the parts: • Assembled conduits • Aluminum channel • Fabric clips #CC6212 (Divide quantity in half.) • Drive handle • Tek screws (#FA4482B) •...
  • Page 38 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 39 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 40 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ SEAL POLYCARBONATE PANELS 5. Seal upper edge of both end walls with a bead of sealant. See dashed line in diagram below. The following steps describe one way to seal the installed Frame shown may differ from actual frame.
  • Page 41 • Depending on contents, construction of shelter, shelter materials, and shelter location, the potential for condensation exists. GrowSpan™ offers several items that can be used to help alleviate a condensation condition. Please contact a GrowSpan™ representative for additional information.
  • Page 42 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ QUICK START GUIDE 34' Gothic Pro Greenhouse Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame. Revision date: 05.29.19...
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