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©2014 ClearSpan™
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Revision date: 10.03.14
ClearSpan
Gothic Style Solar Star
Photo may show a different but similar model.
CLEARSPAN
™
Greenhouses
™
STK#
104848
18' W x 10' H x 20' L
104849
18' W x 10' H x 24' L
104850
18' W x 10' H x 28' L
104851
18' W x 10' H x 32' L
104852
18' W x 10' H x 36' L
GREENHOUSES
™
DIMENSIONS
1

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  • Page 1 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ ClearSpan ™ Gothic Style Solar Star Greenhouses ™ Photo may show a different but similar model. STK# DIMENSIONS 104848 18' W x 10' H x 20' L 104849 18' W x 10' H x 24' L 104850 18' W x 10' H x 28' L ©2014 ClearSpan™...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER. • 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 • Location should be away from structures that could provide years of reliable service.

  • Page 3: Assembly Procedure

    These words and phrases are common to most shelter frame. A strut is typically secured to the frame ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of work by special brackets and bolts. the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may not apply to this particular shelter.) These terms describe...

  • Page 4: Required Tools

    CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ SPECIAL NOTE: Baseboards for Frame REQUIRED TOOLS These instructions describe installing a baseboard The following list identifies the main tools needed to (recommended) at ground level along each side of the assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be frame.
  • Page 5 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts and show you how they are used. (Some parts are not shown.) FA4482B CC6212 QH1402 103544 102569 102921 & FA4484B Tek Screw Fabric Clip Band Clamp...
  • Page 6 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ Gothic Style Solar Star ™ Greenhouse OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your Gothic Style Greenhouse. For details, please see section, Assembling the Gothic Style Greenhouse Components. See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse. ATTENTION: Position purlins evenly during the 1.
  • Page 7 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ LAY OUT THE 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 the site is prepared, lay out the building site.

  • Page 8: Rafter Assembly

    CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ ASSEMBLING THE GOTHIC STYLE GREENHOUSE 2. Slide four (4) end purlin clamps (two on each side of FRAME COMPONENTS the peak) over the rafter pipes. Position all end clamps at the rafter pipe joints. Position the end clamps as After the site is prepared and an inventory of parts is shown.

  • Page 9: Frame Assembly

    CLEARSPAN 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. 1. Select the pipes for the first interior rafter assembly and NOTE: The baseboards (strongly recommended) shown in position these on the ground as shown.
  • Page 10 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 2. Secure the leg pipes to the ground posts using the 5/16" x 2 1/2" machine bolts and nuts. 4. From the location marked in the previous step, measure forty-eight inches (48") and make another Rafter mark on the assembled purlin.
  • Page 11 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 10. Move to the interior rafter and align the mark on the purlin with the center of the rafter to maintain the proper 5. As the second rafter is steadied, remove one section of spacing.
  • Page 12 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) BASEBOARD INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED) 18. Secure the purlin pipe joint with a Tek screw. The baseboard (strongly recommended) is supplied by the customer and is attached at ground level along both sides 19. Repeat the above steps as needed to stand and secure of the frame.
  • Page 13 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION 3. Attach the remaining end of the strut to the baseboard using a lag screw or nut and bolt (not included). See There are four (4) side struts for the shelter. These struts the diagram that follows for location.
  • Page 14 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ END WALL INSTALLATION • DO NOT REPOSITION THE END WALL VERTICALS USED AT THE SEAM OF TWO (2) POLYCARBONATE The steps to install the greenhouse end walls (front and PANELS. back) are identical and include the following: •...
  • Page 15 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 9. Measure the distance between the top of the base tube and band clamp (Step 7) to determine the length of the 4. Secure the base tube between the legs of the end first door jamb.
  • Page 16 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 18. With the door centered in the rough opening, swing the loose door jamb back into position and secure 15. Using the marks on the base tube for the rough the bottom of the door jamb to the base rail using Tek opening for the door (Step 6), attach the bottom of one screws and an angled bracket.
  • Page 17 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 28. Align the center of the assembled frame member with the center mark on the base tube and attach the top of 24. Choose the parts for each remaining vertical support the frame member to the band clamp on the rafter.
  • Page 18 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) INSTALL FRAMING FOR ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) Complete these steps to install the accessory framing: 1. Read the note regarding the installation of optional accessories at the beginning of the end wall installation section.
  • Page 19 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ Secure all polycarbonat panels as shown in the diagrams END PANEL INSTALLATION and photos below. After the end wall framing is attached to the greenhouse, attach the polycarbonate panels to the end wall framing. The steps that follow describe one way to complete the end wall panel installation.
  • Page 20 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) ATTENTION: U-channel profile is installed along the edges of the panels shown in the diagram below. Complete the following general steps to install the end wall panels. Profile installed here. 1. Consult the panel location diagrams, select one...
  • Page 21 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 6. Using the remaining section from the first panel, cut a rectangular piece that will cover the area above the door. Measure from the center of one frame tube to the 4. Place the Panel A in position, attach it to the end wall center of the other to determine the required width.
  • Page 22 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) The edge of the panel is inserted behind the frame of the door and into the H-channel attached to the small 10. With the H-channel in place on the small panel and panel above the door.
  • Page 23 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) b. The distance between the notches is determined by the degree of the bend required to fit the rafter. ATTENTION: The U-channel profile for the top edge of all panels (dashed line below) is installed last and after all profile is installed along the edges and between each panel as shown on the end panel diagrams.
  • Page 24 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ MAIN COVER INSTALLATION 2. Attach one section of the poly latch U-channel to the side of the frame using Tek screws. Attach U-channel After the end panels and doors are installed, install the flush with the outside edge of the end wall panels.
  • Page 25 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER 2. Along the edge, make small holes in the cover at evenly spaced intervals and tie rope or straps to the Gather the parts: cover. May not be needed for small greenhouses. • Main covers and inflation fan kit •...
  • Page 26 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) 10. After the cover is stretched end-to-end and secured using the spring and U-channel, move to one side of the greenhouse and repeat the steps to anchor the 5. Once the main cover is in place and centered, begin at cover film to the first side.
  • Page 27 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) ASSEMBLE THE ROLL-UP SIDE CONDUIT Gather the Parts: 13. After installing the inflation fan kit, repeat the steps to • Pipe 1.315'' x 75'' swaged 17 GA (#131S0075) install the film for the second main cover.
  • Page 28 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ ATTACH CONDUIT TO MAIN COVER ROLL-UP SIDE TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY Gather the parts: Gather the parts: • Assembled conduits • Aluminum channel • Fabric clips #CC6212 (Divide quantity in half.) • Drive handle • Tek screws (#FA4482B) •...
  • Page 29 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (continued) 6. Select the bearing bracket and attach the bearings as needed. (In some instances, the bearings may come 3. Select the aluminum channel and drill a 3/8" hole already attached.) Assemble as follows: through the channel approximately 2" from the end and attach a threaded rod using a 3/8"...
  • Page 30 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 15. Attach the rolled conduit to the square shaft of the assembly by inserting a carriage bolt through the hole 11. Using a carriage bolt, attach the square shaft to a in the conduit and tubing adapter. Tighten the nut.
  • Page 31 Thread the free end of the rope through the end NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings, rafter eyebolts and the eyebolts at two to three interior ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any rafters. tested loading criteria.
  • Page 32 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ 9'-6 15/16" Height 3'-11" Sidewall QUICK START GUIDE Height 18' Gothic Style Greenhouse 18'-0" Width FRONT Grid Represents 12" Squares Ground Level Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame. Revision date: 10.03.14...
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