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GROWSPAN
ESTATE ELITE ATTACHED GREENHOUSES
™
INSTALL THE POLYCARBONATE DOOR PANELS
(CONTINUED)
3. Take one section of the U530 profile and install it on the
top edge of the polycarbonate panel.
Plastic U-strip (U530)
Polycarbonate Panel
NOTE: The top and bottom edges of each panel show
the hollow cells inside the panel. When installing the
plastic molding, rest the panel on cardboard or other
material to protect the edges and surface of the panel.
4. Take another section of the U530 profile and attach it to
the bottom edge of the panel.
5. With both lengths of the plastic U-strip installed on the
panel, peal the protective film from the panel.
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6. Mark the UV-protected side with a piece of tape or a
marker and remember that it is installed to the outside.
7. Lift each door frame off the hinges and place the
frames (inside surface down) on cardboard to protect
the door frame finish.
Photo shows the lower corner of one door frame.
Dashed lines show where to apply silicone.
8. Verify that the assembled panels fit into the door frame.
9. Apply a bead of silicone around the door frame as
shown where the panel is positioned.
10. Place a prepared panel into the door opening. Verify
that the UV-protected surface is to the outside.
11. Repeat the previous steps to attach the remaining
polycarbonate panel to the remaining door frame.
12. After the silicone sets, the doors can be place back on
the hinges, or you can wait until all remaining panels
are installed on the greenhouse frame. This will help
prevent damage to the door panels during the final
stages of assembly.
13. Continue with installing the ends for the gutters.
Revision date: 01.01.16
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