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Revision date: 06.20.18
GROWSPAN
Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems
Photo may show a different but similar model.
GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS
™
GrowSpan
™
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
DIMENSIONS
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  • Page 1 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ GrowSpan ™ Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems 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 104851...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ LOCATION Choosing the proper location is an important step before you begin to assemble the structure. The following suggestions and precautions will help you determine whether your selected location is the best location. YOU MUST READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU •...

  • Page 3: Assembly Procedure

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE • Band Clamp: Clamp used to connect the end wall framing to the rafter pipe. In some cases, band Following the instructions as presented will help ensure clamps are also used to connect diagonal struts to the the proper assembly of your greenhouse.

  • Page 4: Required Tools

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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 Mounting Plate...
  • Page 6 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ H-CHANNEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The new H-channel design requires installation of the flat side facing out with channel side toward the building. Some diagrams and photos in this document show installation of original H-channel with channel side facing out.
  • Page 7 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ GrowSpan ™ Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your greenhouse. For details, please see section, Assembling the Gothic Pro Greenhouse Components. See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse. 1.
  • Page 8 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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. 4.

  • Page 9: Rafter Assembly

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ASSEMBLING THE GOTHIC PRO 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 10: Frame Assembly

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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 11 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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 12 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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 13 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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.
  • Page 14 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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 15 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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 16 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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 17 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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 18 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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 19 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) Space below is reserved for customer notes. 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 20 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ Secure all polycarbonate panels as shown in the diagrams END PANEL INSTALLATION and photos below, unless otherwise noted. After end wall framing is installed, attach polycarbonate panels. Steps that follow describe one way to complete the end wall panel installation.
  • Page 21 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) Complete following general steps to install end wall panels. NOTE: Remainder of 4' x 12' panel is used to cover the area along other side of door. 1. Consult panel location diagrams, select one polycarbonate panel, begin at edge of door opening, and work to the outside edge of end wall.
  • Page 22 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) NOTE: Space screws evenly at 16" when securing 6. Take the 4' x 8' panel and cut a section to cover above panels. DO NOT USE WASHERS WHEN SECURING door.
  • Page 23 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 9. Measure between edges of H-channel at panel bottom 14. Continue installing polycarbonate panels and aluminum and cut a section of end cap profile (104548) to fit profile in locations shown on end panel diagrams between H-channel.
  • Page 24 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) b. Distance between notches is determined by degree of bend required to fit rafter. ATTENTION: The U-channel profile (104213) for top edge of all panels (dashed line below) is installed last and after all profile is installed along edges and between each panel.
  • Page 25 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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 26 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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. •...
  • Page 27 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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 28 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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 29 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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 30 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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"...
  • Page 31 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 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.
  • Page 32 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL ANTI-BILLOW ROPES (CONTINUED) 7. Pull the rope tight and tie the remaining end to secure. 8. Repeat the steps to install another section of anti-billow 1. Using the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly, roll up the rope.
  • Page 33 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 9'-6 15/16" Height QUICK START GUIDE 3'-11" Sidewall 18' Gothic Pro Greenhouse Height 18'-0" Width FRONT Grid Represents 12" Squares Ground Level Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame. Revision date: 06.20.18...
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