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FarmTek Growers supply GrowSpan Gothic Pro Instruction Manual

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Revision date: 06.06.18
Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems
Photo may show a different but similar model.
113836_37_38_39
GROWSPAN
GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS
™
GrowSpan
STK#
113836C
113837C
113838C
113839C
™
DIMENSIONS
20' W x 12' H x 28' L
20' W x 12' H x 36' L
20' W x 12' H x 48' L
20' 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. Film Cover with Film Roll-Up Side Panels STK# DIMENSIONS 113836C 20' W x 12' H x 28' L 113837C 20' W x 12' H x 36' L 113838C...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ LOCATION Choosing the proper location is an important step before you begin. The following suggestions and precautions will help determine whether your selected location is the best location. • Never erect the structure under power lines. •...

  • Page 3: Assembly Procedure

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE • Band Clamp: Clamp used to connect end wall framing to rafter pipe. In some cases, band clamps are also Following the instructions as presented will help ensure used to connect diagonal struts. the proper assembly of your greenhouse.

  • 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 for (recommended) at ground level along each side of the assembly. Additional tools and supports may be needed 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.) FA4482B 103544 102569 CC6212 QH1402 102921 & FA4484B Mounting Plate Tek Screw Fabric Clip Band Clamp...
  • 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 ™ Greenhouses and Systems Gothic Pro OVERVIEW ATTENTION: Position purlins evenly during frame See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse. assembly. Refer to Grid diagram near the back of 1. Locate required parts for each assembly procedure. this guide (Quick Start section) to position purlins, end clamps, and cross connectors.
  • Page 8 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ LAY OUT 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 site is prepared, lay out building site. 4.

  • Page 9: Rafter Assembly

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ASSEMBLE GREENHOUSE FRAME 2. Slide four (4) end purlin clamps (two on each side of the peak) onto rafter pipes. Position clamps as shown. After site is prepared and an inventory of parts is complete, continue with rafter assembly.
  • Page 10 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (continued) INTERIOR RAFTER ASSEMBLY Space below is reserved for customer notes. Complete the following steps to assemble interior rafters. 1. Select pipes for first interior rafter assembly and position these on ground as shown. #20G166SS403 (#166S064) #20G166SS401D...

  • Page 11: Frame Assembly

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 2. Secure rafter to ground posts using 5/16" x 2 1/2" FRAME ASSEMBLY (FAG336B) bolts and nuts (FALB02B). Use the top NOTE: Baseboards (strongly recommended) shown in the hole in ground post to secure rafter. diagrams throughout these instructions are not included and must be supplied by the customer.
  • Page 12 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 10. Move to the interior rafter, verify that rafter spacing is forty-eight inches (48") on-center (adjust as needed), 5. As second rafter is steadied, take one section of purlin and tighten cross connector. pipe (131S075).
  • Page 13 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) BASEBOARD INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED) 16. Secure clamp and purlin pipe. Secure purlin pipe joint The baseboard (strongly recommended) is supplied by using an FA4482B Tek screw. the customer and is attached at ground level along both sides of the frame.
  • Page 14 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION 3. Attach remaining end of strut to baseboard using a lag screw or nut and bolt (not included). See diagram that There are four (4) side struts for the shelter. These struts 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 end walls for the greenhouse include PANELS. the following: • Always consult the installation guides that shipped 1.
  • Page 16 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 10. On assembled frame member, mark length determined in Step 9 and subtract amount needed to account 4. Secure base tube using an angle bracket and FA4482B for square-to-round tube connect bracket, which will Tek screws at each end.
  • Page 17 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 18. Install an FA4482B Tek screw through the back side of each door frame tube to secure the tube splice. 15. Using the marks on the base tube for the rough door opening, attach bottom of each vertical frame member 19.
  • Page 18 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 30. Align center of frame member with center mark on base tube and attach top of frame member to band clamp on 24. Using end frame diagram, determine the number of rafter.
  • Page 19 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL END WALL FRAMING (BACK) TAPE SHARP EDGES AND CONNECTORS Greenhouse end walls (front and back) are identical except After frame is assembled, check for sharp edges that could as noted below and on end frame diagrams. damage cover or end panel.

  • Page 20: Installing Accessories

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION Complete the following general steps to install end panels. After end frames are assembled, install the polycarbonate 1. Consult panel location diagrams and select a panel. panels. Steps that follow describe one way to complete the Begin at the edge of door opening and work toward end wall panel installation.
  • Page 21 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) Secure all polycarbonat panels as shown in the photos. Always remove protective film. Mark and install the UV- protected side to the outside (toward the sun). Mark UV Side NOTE: When attaching any aluminum profile, remember to account for areas where different sections of profile intersect so that profile is cut to proper length.
  • Page 22 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 5. After installing all panels, cut and attach profile to the remaining upper edge of all polycarbonate panels. In photo below, top of panel is removed using a power tool equipped with a round cutting bit.
  • Page 23 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY 7. Install aluminum u-channel profile to all edges of the polycarbonate panel. Materials and parts needed to assemble doors include: Photo shows panel installed on door frame and finished • Door frames and polycarbonate panels with the aluminum u-channel (104213).
  • Page 24 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY (continued) a. Photo shows end cap as attached to door frame. View shows assembly from the outside. 11. With assistance, lift door and attach hinges to end wall b. Cross section shows end cap (dashed line) using FA4484B Tek screws.
  • Page 25 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY (continued) INSTALL POLYLATCH U-CHANNEL (102197) 14. After installing the 104548 end cap, attach another Gather parts: section along the inside frame of the door that includes the chain latch. • Aluminum U-channel (#102197) •...
  • Page 26 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL POLYLATCH U-CHANNEL (continued) The steps that follow describe one way to install cover film. 3. Continue to attach u-channel to rafters (or ribbon board ATTENTION: Install the IR film cover first! Examine the if used) and work toward the other end of frame.
  • Page 27 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) Rope (or straps) can remain in place to temporarily secure film. Remove these as film is secured. 3. Throw ropes over top of greenhouse and pull film into place. ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED. 6.
  • Page 28 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) ASSEMBLE ROLL-UP SIDE CONDUIT Gather parts: 12. After installing inflation fan kit, repeat steps to install second layer of film. • Pipe 1.315'' x 75'' swaged 17 GA (#131S075) •...
  • Page 29 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ATTACH CONDUIT TO ROLL-UP SIDE PANEL TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY Gather parts: Gather parts: • Assembled conduits • Aluminum channel (102570) • Fabric clips #CC6212 (Divide quantity in half.) • Drive handle • Tek screws (#FA4482B) •...
  • Page 30 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (continued) 6. Select bearing bracket and attach bearings. (In some instances, bearings may come already attached.) 3. Take the aluminum channel and drill a 3/8" hole through Assemble bearings as follows if shipped unassembled: the channel 2"...
  • Page 31 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 15. Attach conduit to square shaft of assembly by inserting another FAH005B carriage bolt through hole in conduit 11. Using an FAH005B (1/4" x 2") carriage bolt and and tubing adapter. Add and tighten FALB01B nut. FALB01B nut, attach square shaft to a tubing adapter.
  • Page 32 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL ANTI-BILLOW ROPES (CONTINUED) ATTENTION: If no wood baseboard is present as 9. Repeat to install anti-billow ropes for remaining side. recommended, additional steps must be take to anchor NOTE: The number of individual ropes along any one the lower portion of the anti-billow ropes.
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  • Page 34 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 11'-11 5/8" Shelter Height QUICK START GUIDE 4'-5" Sidewall 20' Gothic Pro Greenhouse Finished Grade 20'-0" Shelter Length FRONT Grid Represents 12" Squares Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame. 113836_37_38_39 Revision date: 06.06.18...
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