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Revision date: 11.04.11
Premium Solar Star
Round Style Greenhouse
Photo may show a different but similar model.
PREMIUM SOLAR STAR
™
STK#
DIMENSIONS
106201
14' W x 8' 3" H x 16' L
106202
14' W x 8' 3" H x 20' L
106203
14' W x 8' 3" H x 24' L
106204
14' W x 8' 3" H x 28' L
GREENHOUSES
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- Page 1 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ Premium Solar Star ™ Round Style Greenhouse Photo may show a different but similar model. STK# DIMENSIONS 106201 14’ W x 8' 3" H x 16’ L 106202 14’ W x 8' 3" H x 20’ L ©2011 ClearSpan™...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Identify whether underground cables and pipes are BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER. present before preparing the site or anchoring the structure. Thank you for purchasing this ClearSpan™ greenhouse. 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 straight ends of other pipes. ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of • Tek Screw: A self-tapping fastener used to secure pipe the shelter. -
Page 4: Required Tools
PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ SPECIAL NOTE: Baseboards for Frame REQUIRED TOOLS These instructions describe installing a baseboard The following list identifies the main tools needed to assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be (recommended) at ground level along each side of the needed depending on the structure, location, and frame. - Page 5 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts. (Some parts are not shown.) FA4482B FAH320B & FALB02B FAH009B & FALB01B 102921 & FA4484B Tek Screw Carriage Bolt & Hex Nut Carriage Bolt & Hex Nut...
- Page 6 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ Premium Solar Star ™ Round Style Greenhouse ATTENTION: Position purlins evenly during the frame assembly. Use the rafter pipe joints as guides when installing the end clamps, cross connectors, and purlins. OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your round style greenhouse.
- Page 7 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE 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. String a line at least as long as the building from the Taking these steps before assembling the shelter saves first stake at 90°.
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Page 8: Rafter Assembly
PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ ASSEMBLING THE ROUND STYLE GREENHOUSE Slide three (3) end purlin clamps over the rafter pipes. FRAME COMPONENTS After the site is prepared and an inventory of parts is complete, continue with the rafter assembly. NOTE: All rafter assemblies consist of rafter tubes and purlin clamps. Consult the Front Profile diagram in the... -
Page 9: Frame Assembly
PREMIUM SOLAR STAR 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. Select the pipes for the first interior rafter assembly and ASSEMBLE AND PRE-MARK THE PURLINS position these on the ground as shown. - Page 10 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) Use rope or cable to brace the rafter in position. Continue to mark the purlin in 48" intervals until all locations are marked. These marks help to maintain the 48" on-center rafter spacing of the shelter during assembly.
- Page 11 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) Repeat Steps 6-12 to install the first section of each purlin assembly for the first two rafters. Align the plain end of the purlin with the center of the end rafter and rotate the purlin pipe so that the first mark is visible (near the clamp of the interior rafter). Do not allow the purlin to extend beyond the...
- Page 12 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) Stand and secure the end rafter to the ground posts, Space below is reserved for customer notes. and attach the purlins to it. Verify that the end clamps are positioned with the nut and bolt to the inside of the assembled frame.
- Page 13 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ END WALL INSTALLATION • DO NOT REPOSITION THE END WALL VERTICALS USED AT THE SEAM OF TWO (2) POLyCARBONATE The steps to install the end walls for the greenhouse PANELS. include the following: • Always consult the installation guides that shipped Install end wall framing.
- Page 14 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ END WALL INSTALLATION (continued) Measure the distance between the top of the base tube and band clamp (Step 7) to determine the length of the Secure the base tube between the legs of the end vertical section of the door frame tube.
- Page 15 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) Repeat Steps 9 -10 to cut each section of square tubing for the remaining vertical frame members. Using the marks on the base tube for the rough opening for the door (Step 6), attach the bottom of...
- Page 16 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) ATTENTION: The frame of the door is designed to "wrap around" the vertical door frame tubes of the end Tighten the top band clamp and install a short Tek wall.
- Page 17 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) Place the door header tube on top of the installed door. Space below reserved for customer notes. Verify that the header is tight against the frame and level. Secure the header to the door frame tubes using Tek screws.
- Page 18 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION Select the first panel and remove the protective film from the surfaces of the panel. 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 19 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) NOTE: The panel is cut to the proper height after it is attached to the end wall frame. With the panel secured in place, cut it to the proper size using the rafter as a guide.
- Page 20 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) Install the panels and H-channel for the back end wall as shown below and on the End Panel Installation diagram. Place the panel in position with the UV-protected side to the outside and attach the panel to the end wall framing as described in the previous steps.
- Page 21 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL ROOF PANELS: OVERVIEW Components needed: Install the polycarbonate roof panels after the • Polycarbonate Panels - Two (2) full 4' x 8' panels polycarbonate end panels are installed. These are the main (sides) and one (1) full 4' x 12' panel cut to size (upper...
- Page 22 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ BASEBOARDS AND PANEL INSTALLATION NOTE POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS Complete the following steps to attach the polycarbonate Installing baseboards along the outsides of the panels to the roof of the greenhouse. assembled frame at ground level on both sides is strongly Take one (1) 8' section of the H-channel (#106435) and recommended.
- Page 23 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) Finally, measure at the center position of the H-channel to confirm the panel width. Repeat Steps 1-3 to trim and mark another 8' section of H-channel, move to the adjacent rafter (the first interior rafter), center, and attach the second section of 8' H-channel to the rafter beginning at ground level.
- Page 24 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) Remove the H-channel from the interior rafter and attach it to the edge of the polycarbonate panel that Angle the utility blade and cut at the edge of a cell was trimmed to required width.
- Page 25 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) WARNING: To prevent injury and damage to the panels and property, DO NOT attempt to set panels in place Tap the end of the H-channel as needed so it is one (1) during windy or stormy conditions.
- Page 26 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) After installing all lower panels, attach the aluminum profile (104213) to the upper edge of all lower Do not overtighten the screws. Verify that 1" of the polycarbonate panels. panel extends beyond the ends of the H-Channel at the top of the panel.
- Page 27 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) Repeat the procedures to prepare and install the next upper panel (X) between the next set of rafters. Evenly space and mark the screw locations on each piece of H-channel. Attach the H-channel to the tops of the two rafters using Tek screws and washers.
- Page 28 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) After installing the first two upper panels, repeat the procedure as needed to prepare and install all Position the square tube as shown below and hold it in remaining upper panels for the greenhouse. place. Sample frame showing all upper ATTENTION: Align and install the tube as shown to panels installed.
- Page 29 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT BASEBOARD INSTALLATION BASEBOARD INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED) After installing all panels, the optional, but strongly The baseboard (strongly recommended) is supplied by the recommended baseboard can be installed. There are customer and is attached at ground level along both sides different ways to install the baseboard;...
- Page 30 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ SEAL THE POLYCARBONATE PANELS Return to any holes in the H-channel and repair these using the sealant. The following steps describe one way to seal the installed panels. NOTE: The amount of sealant needed to complete the following steps will vary and depends on how thick the sealant is applied.
- Page 31 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 greenhouses do not have any tested loading criteria. Revision date: 11.04.11...
- Page 32 PREMIUM SOLAR STAR GREENHOUSES ™ 8'-3" Height QUICK START GUIDE 14' Wide Round Style Greenhouse 14'-0" Width FRONT Grid Represents 12" Squares Ground Level Actual frame may differ in length from frame shown. Revision date: 11.04.11...
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