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ClearSpan Solar Star Series Instructions Manual

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©2011 ClearSpan™
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction
is prohibited without permission.
Revision date: 04.13.11
Solar Star
Round Style Greenhouse
Photo may show a different but similar model.
SOLAR STAR
™
STK#
DIMENSIONS
104836
14' W x 8' 3" H x 20' L
104837
14' W x 8' 3" H x 24' L
104838
14' W x 8' 3" H x 28' L
104839
14' W x 8' 3" H x 32' L
GREENHOUSES
™
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  • Page 1 104837 14’ W x 8' 3" H x 24’ L 104838 14’ W x 8' 3" H x 28’ L ©2011 ClearSpan™ All Rights Reserved. Reproduction 104839 14’ W x 8' 3" H x 32’ L is prohibited without permission.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    • Identify whether underground cables and pipes are present before preparing the site or anchoring the Thank you for purchasing this ClearSpan™ greenhouse. structure. When properly assembled and maintained, this product will provide years of reliable service. These instructions include •...

  • Page 3: Assembly Procedure

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

  • Page 4: Required Tools

    SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ REQUIRED TOOLS SPECIAL NOTE: Baseboards for Frame The following list identifies the main tools needed to These instructions describe installing a baseboard assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be (recommended) at ground level along each side of the needed depending on the structure, location, and frame.
  • Page 5 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ FAH320B & FALB02B FAH008B & FALB01B Carriage Bolt & Hex Nut Carriage Bolt & Hex Nut The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts. (Some parts are not shown.) 102921 & FA4484B FA4482B CC6212 Neo-bonded Galvanized...
  • Page 6 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ Solar Star Round Style ™ Greenhouse OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your round style greenhouse. For details, please see section, Assembling the Round Style Greenhouse Components. See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse. Interior Rafter Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure.
  • Page 7 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE 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. String a line at least as long as the building from the Taking these steps before assembling the shelter saves first stake at 90°.

  • Page 8: Rafter Assembly

    SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ ASSEMBLING THE ROUND STYLE GREENHOUSE Slide three (3) end purlin clamps over the rafter pipes. FRAME COMPONENTS After the site is prepared and an inventory of parts is complete, continue with the rafter assembly. NOTE: All rafter assemblies consist of rafter tubes and purlin clamps. Consult the Front Profile diagram in the Quick Start section of these instructions before and during the rafter assembly process.

  • Page 9: Frame Assembly

    SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ 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. Select the pipes for the first interior rafter assembly and ASSEMBLE AND PRE-MARK THE PURLINS position these on the ground as shown.
  • Page 10 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) Use rope or cable to brace the rafter in position. Continue to mark the purlin in 48" intervals until all locations are marked. These marks help to maintain the 48" on-center rafter spacing of the shelter during assembly.
  • Page 11 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) Repeat Steps 6-12 to install the first section of each purlin assembly for the first two rafters. Align the plain end of the purlin with the center of the end rafter and rotate the purlin pipe so that the first mark is visible (near the clamp of the interior rafter). Do not allow the purlin to extend beyond the end rafter Interior rafter End rafter...
  • Page 12 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) BASEBOARD INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED) The baseboard is supplied by the customer and is attached Stand and secure the end rafter to the ground posts, at ground level along both sides of the frame. It helps keep and attach the purlins to it.
  • Page 13 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ 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: • Always consult the installation guides that shipped Install end wall framing.
  • Page 14 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ END WALL INSTALLATION (continued) Measure the distance between the top of the base tube and band clamp (Step 7) to determine the length of the Secure the base tube between the legs of the end vertical section of the door frame tube. rafter using a angle bracket and Tek screws.
  • Page 15 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) Repeat Steps 9 and 10 to cut each section of square tubing for the remaining vertical frame members. Using the marks on the base tube for the rough opening for the door, attach the bottom of each vertical ATTENTION: Remember to subtract the amount frame member to the base tube using an angle bracket.
  • Page 16 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) ATTENTION: The frame of the door is designed to "wrap around" the vertical door frame tubes of the end Tighten the top band clamp and install a short Tek wall. Diagram below shows how the door is installed. screw through the clamp and into the rafter.
  • Page 17 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) Place the door header tube on top of the door frame. Space below reserved for customer notes. Verify that the header is tight against the frame and level. Secure the header to the door frame tubes using Tek screws.
  • Page 18 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ 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. Select the first 6' x 10' panel and remove the protective The steps that follow describe one way to complete the end film from the surfaces of the panel.
  • Page 19 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) NOTE: The panel is cut to the proper height after it is attached to the end wall frame. With the panel secured in place, cut it to the proper size using the rafter as a guide. Cut the H-Channel to a length that will allow for the IMPORTANT: DO NOT damage the part of the installation of the final piece of aluminum U-Channel,...
  • Page 20 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) NOTE: For the rounded edges of the panels, prepare the U-Channel profile as shown in the photos that follow. Place the panel in position with the UV-protected side to the outside and attach the panel to the end wall framing as described in the previous steps.
  • Page 21 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) INSTALL POLY LATCH U-CHANNEL Gather the parts: Install the panels, H-Channel, and U-Channel for the back end wall as shown below and on the • Aluminum U-Channel (#102197) Polycarbonate Panels diagram. • Ribbon board (supplied by customer) Customer supplies all fasteners to attach ribbon board and...
  • Page 22 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL POLY LATCH U-CHANNEL (continued) The steps that follow describe one way to complete this process. Continue to attach the U-channel sections to the rafters (or ribbon board if used) and work toward the other end ATTENTION: Install the IR film cover first! Examine the of the frame.
  • Page 23 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL POLY LATCH U-CHANNEL (continued) The rope can remain in place to temporarily secure the cover. Remove the ropes as the covers are secured to After tying the ropes to the main cover, throw the ropes over the top of the greenhouse and pull the covers into the greenhouse.
  • Page 24 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) ASSEMBLE THE ROLL-UP SIDE CONDUIT Gather the Parts: Once the first cover is stretched and secure, install the inflation fan kit in the desired location and according to • Pipe 1.315'' x 75'' swaged 17 GA (#131S0075) the instructions sent with the kit. • Pipe 1.315'' x XX'' plain 17 GA (#131P0XX) •...
  • Page 25 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ ATTACH CONDUIT TO MAIN COVER ROLL-UP SIDE Gather the parts: Space below reserved for customer notes. • Assembled conduits • Fabric clips #CC6212 (Divide quantity in half.) • Tek screws (#FA4482B) To this point, the main cover layers are secured to the greenhouse and the roll-up portion of the main covers along both sides are secured to and hanging down from the poly latch U-channel.
  • Page 26 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY Select the aluminum channel and drill a 3/8" hole through the channel approximately 2" from the end and Gather the parts: attach a threaded rod using a 3/8" nut on each side of the channel. •...
  • Page 27 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (continued) Using a carriage bolt, attach the square shaft to a tubing adapter. Select the bearing bracket and attach the bearings as needed. (In some instances, the bearings may come already attached.) Assemble as follows: NOTE: Single bearings are attached to the sides of the bracket and double bearings to the middle portion of the bracket.
  • Page 28 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ATTENTION: If no wood baseboard is present as required, additional steps must be take to anchor Attach the rolled conduit to the square shaft of the the lower portion of the anti-billow ropes. (Contact assembly by inserting a carriage bolt through the hole Customer Service at 1-800-245-9881 to purchase in the conduit and tubing adapter.
  • Page 29 Please contact a ClearSpan™ representative for that follows. additional information. • For replacement or missing parts, call 1-800-245-9881 for assistance. NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings, ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any tested loading criteria. Revision date: 04.13.11...
  • Page 30 SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ 8'-3" Height QUICK START GUIDE 14' Wide Round Style Greenhouse 14'-0" Width FRONT Grid Represents 12" Squares Ground Level Actual frame may differ in length from frame shown. Revision date: 04.13.11...
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