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ClearSpan Gro-Max 108179H Manual

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Photo may show a different but similar model. These instructions include information for buildings equipped with either
drop-down side curtains or roll-up side curtains. Verify that you are completing the correct steps for your building. The
cover installation steps for buildings with a film cover or a 5.2 oz fabric cover are the same.
©2014 ClearSpan™
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is prohibited without permission.
Revision date: 09.18.14
ClearSpan
Gothic High Tunnel (All H Models)
CLEARSPAN
GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS
™
Gro-Max
™
Ground Level
STK#
108179H
108180H
108181H
108182H
108183H
108184H
DIMENSIONS
20' W x 14' H x 24 L
20' W x 14' H x 36' L
20' W x 14' H x 48' L
20' W x 14' H x 60' L
20' W x 14' H x 72' L
20' W x 14' H x 96' L
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  • Page 1 20' W x 14' H x 48' L 108182H 20' W x 14' H x 60' L 108183H 20' W x 14' H x 72' L ©2014 ClearSpan™ All Rights Reserved. Reproduction 108184H 20' W x 14' H x 96' L is prohibited without permission.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    • Identify whether underground cables and pipes are present before preparing the site or anchoring the Thank you for purchasing this ClearSpan™ high tunnel. structure. When properly assembled and maintained, this product will provide years of reliable service. These instructions include •...
  • Page 3 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 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ SHELTER ACCESSORIES AND CONSTRUCTION SUGGESTIONS The diagram below describes accessories available for your building and suggests ways to improve the stability of the customer-supplied end framing. Contact your sales representative to purchase or to learn more about accessories.
  • Page 5 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ BASEBOARD NOTE RIBBON BOARD REQUIRED: DROP-DOWN SIDES A customer-supplied baseboard and retaining board A customer-supplied two-piece ribbon board is required are required to attach the drop-down side curtains. The for the installation of the drop-down curtain. Fasteners are baseboard is optional but recommended for a building included.

  • Page 6: Required Tools

    CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ REQUIRED TOOLS The following list identifies the main tools needed to assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be needed depending on the structure, location, and Customer Notes application. • Tape measure or measuring device •...
  • Page 7 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ 103496 The following graphics and photos will help you identify the AS5020 Pulley Gearbox different parts. (Some parts are not shown.) (drop-down sides only) 102921 QH1402 102856 FA4482B 103544 Neo-bonded Galvanized 102717 End Clamp...
  • Page 8 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ Gro-Max Gothic High Tunnel: H Models ATTENTION: These instructions describe the installation of the optional ridge vent kit. (Additional purchase required.) The ridge vent kit is designed for use with the HF model (5.2 oz. cover) only. If you have the C model or did not purchase the ridge vent kit, skip those installation procedures when presented and continue as instructed.
  • Page 9 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE 3. Use a transit or another method to position the second post, and to drive the post the same depth as the first After the site is prepared, lay out the building site.

  • Page 10: Rafter Assembly

    CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ ASSEMBLING THE GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNEL 2. Slide one (1) end purlin clamp (102856) onto the peak FRAME COMPONENTS rafter pipe and one clamp onto each leg pipe. Position end clamps on the rafter pipes as shown.

  • Page 11: Assemble The Frame

    CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ ASSEMBLE THE FRAME 2. Secure the leg pipes to the ground posts using the 5/16" x 2 1/2" bolts (FAG336B) and FALB02B nuts. After all ground posts are driven in place and rafters are Secure using the top hole in the ground post.
  • Page 12 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 9. Move to the interior rafter, verify that the rafter spacing is forty-eight inches (48") on-center (adjust as needed), 5. As the second rafter is steadied, take one section of and tighten the cross connector.
  • Page 13 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) NOTE: If two angled purlins end on the same rafter, INSTALL ANGLED PURLINS offset the purlins to fit on the rafter as shown in the diagram below. Gather the Parts: •...
  • Page 14 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION 3. Attach the remaining end of the strut to the added band clamp on the first interior rafter. See the diagram that There are four (4) side struts for the shelter. These struts follows for location.
  • Page 15 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ END FRAME ASSEMBLY 2. With assistance, lift and center the panel into position against the 4" x 4" end frame and attach the top to the Use these steps to install the end wall supports and header using wood screws and neo-bonded washers.
  • Page 16 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ ROLL-UP DOOR PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) END PANEL INSTALLATION—Use DCC4931 Material 5. Use the pipe diagrams on the End Framing diagram to Consult the End Panel Location diagram at the back of assemble the crank up assembly.
  • Page 17 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL BASEBOARDS RIBBON BOARD REQUIRED: ROLL-UP SIDES A customer-supplied baseboard is required to attach the A customer-supplied ribbon board is required for the drop-down side curtains. The baseboard is optional but installation of the roll-up curtain. Fasteners are included.
  • Page 18 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ MAIN COVER INSTALLATION (Film or 5.2 oz Fabric) 2. Continue to attach the U-channel sections to the ribbon board and work toward the other end of the frame. The steps to install the cover include: 1.
  • Page 19 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ If you purchased the optional ridge vent feature for your 5.2 RIDGE VENT KIT INSTRUCTIONS oz cover, continue with these steps. If you did not purchase The optional Ridge Vent Kit is available only on HF units the ridge vent feature, skip this procedure and continue with 5.2 oz.
  • Page 20 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ VENT HOLE TEMPLATE 12" 9" 24" 3" Hint: Create a vent hole template using a 12" x 24" piece of plywood. Cut 3" holes into the template as shown above. Space the three (3) holes 9" on-center.
  • Page 21 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (Film or 5.2oz Clear) 3. Along the edge, make small holes in the cover at evenly spaced intervals and tie rope or straps to the Gather the parts: cover. • Main cover (Film or 5.2oz Clear) •...
  • Page 22 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) NOTE: Begin at one end of the U-channel and work toward the other. Another option is to begin at the 6. Once the main cover is in place and centered, begin at middle of each side and work towards each end.

  • Page 23: Frame Check

    CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ FRAME CHECK INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN SIDES If your building includes roll-up sides, go to and complete Before you attach the side curtains, inspect the frame for the "Install Roll-Up Sides" procedure. Do not continue sharp edges or fasteners that could damage the curtain or with these drop-down curtain steps.
  • Page 24 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) 6. With the mounting plate attached to the end rafter, take the 103496 gearbox and place it against the mounting 2. Measure approximately 12" above the ribbon board plate at the desired angle.
  • Page 25 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) 13. Verify that the pipe is level and secure the band clamp to the underside of the second rafter using an FA4482B 10. Carefully lift the assembly and insert the tapered/free Tek screw.
  • Page 26 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) Locate these parts to prepare the drop-down curtain for installation and to attach it to the axle conduit: NOTE: To prevent damage to the end panels, do • 131S075 pipe conduit not allow the free end of the axle to touch the inside surface of the end wall.
  • Page 27 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) 5. Complete the curtain conduit installation by cutting the conduit so that it extends from the curtain pocket as Install Curtain Conduit and Attach Rope desired. After installing all eye screws and pulleys, locate the drop- 6.
  • Page 28 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) 13. Drive two (2) FA4482 Tek screws with neo-bonded washers (102921) into the axle conduit where the 9. Locate the 1/8" curtain cord (CC5505) and cut a cord is located. Do not fully seat the Tek screws to the section of cord to the length determined in the previous conduit.
  • Page 29 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) Complete these steps to attach the lower edge of the curtain to the customer-supplied baseboard. 17. Repeat the above steps until all cords are attached to the first curtain along one side of the shelter.
  • Page 30 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ Upper channel INSTALL ROLL-UP SIDES for main cover Complete the following steps: 1. Locate a roll-up side curtain (DD) and roll it out along the side of the frame. Position the pocket of the curtain away from the frame.
  • Page 31 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ ASSEMBLE THE ROLL-UP SIDE CONDUIT ATTACH CONDUIT TO ROLL-UP SIDE CURTAIN Gather the parts: Gather the parts: • Pipe 1.315'' x 75'' swaged (#131S075) • Assembled conduit • Tek screws (#FA4482B) • Fabric clips #CC6212 (One for each rafter position.) •...
  • Page 32 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY 3. Select the aluminum channel, drill a 3/8" hole through Gather the parts: the channel approximately 2" from the end, and attach a threaded rod using a 3/8" nut on each side of the •...
  • Page 33 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (continued) 6. Select the bearing bracket and attach the bearings as 10. Attach the Twist-of-the-Wrist gearbox to the mounting needed. (In some instances, the bearings may come plate using hex head bolts.
  • Page 34 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (continued) INSTALL THE ANTI-BILLOW ROPES The anti-billow ropes secure curtains when they are fully 13. Slide the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly onto the or partially open. Using the diagrams below, complete the aluminum channel from the ground end. (This is the anti-billow rope installation.

  • Page 35: Top View

    CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL ROLL-UP DOOR PANEL ROPES 3. Tie a length of rope to the first grommet hole below the guide post bracket, loop it around the first hook lag, The roll-up panel ropes are laced through the roll-up panel.
  • Page 36 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL THE WIND PANEL ACCESSORY (OPTIONAL) 3. Place a 2' x 6' wind panel over the end of the drop- —DROP-DOWN SIDES ONLY— down curtain at one corner of the shelter and align it with the end rafter as shown below.
  • Page 37 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL THE RIDGE VENT COVER Roll-Up Side Panel: Predrill through upper U-channel and ribbon board before attaching ratchets using If you purchased the ridge vent kit for your HF model, customer-supplied fasteners. continue with the steps below to compete the cover Ridge Vent Cover installation for the kit.
  • Page 38 Please contact a ClearSpan™ representative for additional information. • For replacement or missing parts, call 1-800-245-9881 for assistance. NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings, ClearSpan™ shelters and high tunnels do not have any tested loading criteria. Revision date: 09.18.14...
  • Page 39 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ 13'-5" Height 6'-5" QUICK START GUIDE Sidewall 20' Gro-Max Gothic High Tunnels COVER MATERIAL 20'-0" Width • 6 ml FILM FOR HC MODELS Grid Represents 12” Squares • 5.2 OZ CLEAR FABRIC FOR HF MODELS (QC in material sku#.)
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  • Page 53 CLEARSPAN GRO-MAX GOTHIC HIGH TUNNELS ™ ADDITIONAL PHOTOS PAGE 106734 Band Clamp Axle Conduit held in place by 106734 Rope band clamps. Pulley Ribbon Board Photo shows the fully assembled Baseboard drop-down curtain from the inside of a sample shelter.

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