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ClearSpan Gothic Style Cold Frame Instruction Manual

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©2008 ClearSpan™
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Revision date: 12.29.08
ClearSpan
Gothic Style Cold Frame
Photo may show a different but similar model.
CLEARSPAN
™
STK#
106348
106349
106350
106351
106352
106353
COLD FRAMES
™
DIMENSIONS
34' W x 12' H x 24' L
34' W x 12' H x 36' L
34' W x 12' H x 48' L
34' W x 12' H x 60' L
34' W x 12' H x 72' L
34' W x 12' H x 96' L
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  • Page 1 CLEARSPAN COLD FRAMES ™ ClearSpan ™ Gothic Style Cold Frame Photo may show a different but similar model. STK# DIMENSIONS 106348 34' W x 12' H x 24' L 106349 34' W x 12' H x 36' L 106350 34' W x 12' H x 48' L...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Never erect the structure under power lines. • Identify whether underground cables and pipes are Thank you for purchasing this ClearSpan™ Cold Frame. present before preparing the site or anchoring the When properly assembled and maintained, this product will structure.

  • Page 3: Assembly Procedure

    These words and phrases are common to most joints and to fasten brackets to rafters. ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may not apply to this particular shelter.) These terms describe the shipped parts and can also be found on the materials list/spec sheets included with the shipment.

  • Page 4: Required Tools

    CLEARSPAN COLD FRAMES ™ 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 COLD FRAMES ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts. (Some parts are not shown.) FA4482B Tek Screw QH1072 102547 102857 QH1402 & QH1404 Post Driver End Clamp Band Clamps Cross Connector Plain Swaged...
  • Page 6 CLEARSPAN COLD FRAMES ™ ClearSpan ™ Gothic Style Cold Frame OVERVIEW ATTENTION: Position purlins evenly during the This section describes assembling your cold frame. For frame assembly. Use the rafter pipe joints as details, please see section, Assembling the Cold Frame guides when installing the end clamps, cross Components.
  • Page 7 CLEARSPAN COLD FRAMES ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE Use a transit or line level to drive the second corner ground 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 COLD FRAMES ™ ASSEMBLING THE GOTHIC STYLE GREENHOUSE Slide six (6) end purlin clamps (three 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 COLD FRAMES ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (continued) FRAME ASSEMBLY After all ground posts are driven in place and rafters are Center the chord at the peak of the assembled rafter, assembled, assemble the frame. add a band clamp (#QH1402) to each end, and attach these band clamps to the band clamps on the rafter.
  • Page 10 CLEARSPAN COLD FRAMES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) Secure the leg pipes to the ground posts using the 5/16" x 2 1/2" machine bolts and nuts. 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 COLD FRAMES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) Move to the interior rafter and align the mark on the purlin with the center of the rafter to maintain the proper As the second rafter is steadied, remove one section of spacing.
  • Page 12 CLEARSPAN COLD FRAMES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) BASEBOARD INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED) 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 Repeat the above steps as needed to stand and secure of the frame.
  • Page 13 CLEARSPAN COLD FRAMES ™ SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION 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 COLD FRAMES ™ FINISH ROUGH EDGES OPTIONAL MAIN COVER INSTALLATION Gather the parts: After the frame is assembled and the baseboards are attached to the frame, the optional cover can be installed. • Duct tape (supplied by customer) The steps to install the main cover include: •...
  • Page 15 CLEARSPAN COLD FRAMES ™ OPTIONAL MAIN COVER INSTALLATION (continued) INSTALL THE COVER FILM Repeat these steps for the remaining end rafter. After all of the poly latch U-channel is attached to the shelter, the cover film is unpacked and pulled into place.
  • Page 16 CLEARSPAN COLD FRAMES ™ COVER INSTALLATION (continued) NOTE: Maintain an even length along the side. The final stretching of the cover takes place when the last Once the main cover is in place and centered on the side is secured.
  • Page 17 CLEARSPAN COLD FRAMES ™ OPTIONAL MAIN COVER INSTALLATION WITH ROLL- Attach one section of the poly latch U-channel to the UP SIDES (ADDITIONAL PURCHASE REQUIRED) side of the frame using Tek screws. Attach U-channel flush with the outside edge of the end rafters. INSTALL POLY LATCH U-CHANNEL For a roll-up side application, attaching the ribbon board to the rafters and then attaching the poly-latch U-channel to the ribbon board is recommended for the best results.
  • Page 18 CLEARSPAN COLD FRAMES ™ OPTIONAL MAIN COVER INSTALLATION WITH ROLL- IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the main cover UP SIDES (continued) during installation, additional personnel and lifts may be needed. INSTALL MAIN COVER WITH ROLL-UP SIDES Once the main cover is in place and centered on the...
  • Page 19 For replacement, missing parts or additional information on optional cover, call 1-800-245-9881 for assistance. NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings, ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any tested loading criteria. Roll-up Portion of the Cover Shelter shown may differ than actual model.
  • Page 20 CLEARSPAN COLD FRAMES ™ 12'-3 3/4" Shelter Height 4'-5" Side Wall QUICK START GUIDE 34' Wide Cold Frame 34'-0" Shelter Width FRONT Grid Represents 12" Squares Ground Level Frame shown may differ from actual frame. Revision date: 12.29.08...
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