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GROWSPAN
ESTATE ELITE ATTACHED GREENHOUSES
™
BASE FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
6. Verify that the post is straight and tighten the bolts.
7. Repeat the procedure to attach the remaining support
posts to the base channels.
Dotted line shows an optional location for the support
post depending on the site.
8. After the frame is assembled and all bolts are tight, flip
the base over and set it on the site.
Top of
base
Insert shows how the support post is attached to the
base channel.
9. Continue with the next procedure.
IMPORTANT: Customer must determine how to attach
the assembled greenhouse to the permanent structure.
Fasteners for this procedure are not included due to the
variety of exterior finishes.
All silicone, fasteners, and weather stripping included
with this greenhouse are used during the construction of
the greenhouse.
Consult the services of a qualified contractor for
suggestions to secure and seal the greenhouse to the
permanent structure.
6
SQUARE THE BASE
Before the support posts of the base are driven into the
ground and before the assembled greenhouse frame is
set on and secured to the base, you must square the base
assembly and anchor the base to the site.
This base and greenhouse require a level site. Before
setting the base or greenhouse frame (or both) in place,
you must level the site.
The easiest way to square the base is to measure
diagonally from corner to corner.
Complete these steps:
NOTE: The following procedure describes how to square
the base on a prepared site and drive the base support
posts into the ground.
1. Position the assembled base on the site as shown in
the diagram below.
2. Measure diagonally from corner-to-corner.
Greenhouse
Base Frame
NOTE: The frame is square when both measurements
are the same. Dashed line shows the structure that the
greenhouse is attached to.
3. When the frame is square, tap the support posts into
the ground to set the frame in place and recheck the
measurements.
NOTE: Place a block of wood on top of the base
channel and support post and hammer on the wood to
protect the frame when driving the posts into place.
4. Continue to drive the posts to the desired depth.
NOTE: Use a level (or string a line) to verify that the
base remains level when set into the ground. Secure
base frame ends to the permanent structure if desired.
5. After setting the base on the site, continue with the
greenhouse assembly.
Permanent
Structure
Revision date: 01.01.16
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