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ANCHOR THE GREENHOUSE (CONTINUED)
SCENARIO #1: Base Frame On Soil (or Gravel) Site
Ground posts are used to anchor the optional base to the
site before the assembled greenhouse frame is set on the
base.
1. After squaring the base (additional purchase required)
and driving the support posts into the ground (see the
Base Assembly instructions presented earlier in this
packet), select the ground posts for the anchoring
system.
2. Determine whether you want the ground posts on the
inside or outside of the base assembly.
NOTE: Ground posts are driven into the site near each
corner of the assembled frame. Ground posts must be
ordered. They are not included with the greenhouse.
3. Using the following diagrams, drive each ground post
into the site flush with the top of the base channel.
Carriage Bolt
Base Channel (additional purchase)
Ground Post
Diagram shows ground post driven to the
top of the base channel on the outside of the
base frame.
NOTE: When the ground post is on the inside of the
base, use as spacer placed between the base channel
and ground post to prevent crushing the channel when
the bolts are tightened as shown below.
Spacer
placed
between
channel and
ground post
Base Channel
Revision date: 01.01.16
GROUND POST OUTSIDE
BASE FRAME
GROUND POST INSIDE
BASE FRAME
Carriage Bolt
Ground Post
GROWSPAN
ESTATE ELITE ATTACHED GREENHOUSES
™
4. With the ground posts driven into place, use the holes
in the ground post as a guide, drill a hole through the
base channel, and attach the base to each ground post
as shown in the previous diagrams.
5. With the base secured, set the assembled greenhouse
frame on the anchored base.
6. Attach the greenhouse frame to the anchored base
using self-tapping screws driven through the base rail
and into the base channel.
Photo is used for illustration purposes only. The dashed
line shows the lip of the base rail of the greenhouse.
NOTE: Count the Tek screws sent with the base kit and
install screws evenly around the perimeter of the frame
between each vertical support.
7. Continue with the greenhouse assembly procedures as
instructed.
EXTRA PARTS PROVIDED FOR GREENHOUSE
ATTENTION: TO AVOID TWISTING OFF OR
DAMAGING THE FASTENERS, DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, ADDITIONAL
FASTENERS AND PLASTIC MOLDING CAN BE
FOUND IN THE "EXTRA PARTS" BAG OR BOX.
REFER TO THE BILL OF MATERIALS FOR A LIST
OF THE FASTENERS AND MOLDING CONTAINED
IN THAT BAG OR BOX.
The plastic profile can be trimmed to the required
length if a piece is misplaced or damaged during
installation.
IMPORTANT: Consult the "extra parts" for items you
need before contacting customer service to request
a replacement for damaged or missing parts or
fasteners.
Greenhouse
Base Rail
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