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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents: Section Page Introduction Base Preparation Overview Base Assembly Side Assembly 7-16 Door Installation Fix to Aluminium Base Board Installation 19-21 Roof Assembly 22-24 Louvre Assembly 25-26 Louvre Frame Assembly 27-28 Louvre Positions 29-31 Glazing (part 1) 32-36 Gutter Installation 37-41 Glazing (part 2) 42-44...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing your new Alton greenhouse. We recommend you familiarise yourself with the instructions and read all safety information before you commence assembly. This instruction manual is also available online at www.greenhousepeople.co.uk in the technical help section should you need to reprint it. Should you require any additional advice you can always call us on 01782 385409.

  • Page 4: Base Preparation

    Choose a site where the greenhouse is relatively easy to get to and convenient to bring water to and possibly a supply of electricity. Finally, and most importantly, choose a site where your Alton Greenhouse will look right so that it will complement your garden.

  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview To build you new greenhouse you will need the following tools: Spirit Level Pozidrive No. 2 Screwdriver Bit Pencil Cordless Screwdriver (2 would be ideal, 1 to drill and 1 to screw) 4mm Drill Bit Hammer Hammer Drill Step ladders 7mm Masonry Bit There are 9 types of screws used in the construction of the greenhouse.

  • Page 6: Base Assembly

    Base Assembly Lay out your aluminium base sections as the diagram shows leaving the gap for the door opening in the position you have chosen for your door. The base brackets (EV1001M) attach to the base sections using the M6 bolts supplied. The bolts slot into the bolt channel in the aluminium base and fix through the largest hole in the base bracket.

  • Page 7: Side Assembly

    Side Assembly Start by attaching the cast Diagram 3 External eaves brackets (EV1000M) to four eaves rails (EV0953). First of all drill pilot holes through the eaves bracket into the end of the eaves bar. Be careful not to drill all the way through the rail! Once the bracket is firmly in position fix with the 40mm screws.
  • Page 8 Side Assembly Standard Diagram 7 With side glazing bars attached (diagram 7) you can now insert the mid rail. Drill a pilot hole through the side of the glazing bar and fix with an 80mm screw (diagram 8). Fix both ends of the mid rail like this.
  • Page 9 Side Assembly Right of Door Diagram 10 You now need to build the side assemblies either side of the door. First build the assembly Dia. 11 to the right of the door, take an eaves bar with the cast eaves brackets attached and fix a standard side glazing bar in the right hand eaves bracket.
  • Page 10 Side Assembly Left of Door Dia. 15 Diagram 14 Now build the assembly to the left of the door, take the last eaves bar with the cast eaves brackets attached and fix a standard side glazing bar in the left hand eaves bracket. Now use the glazing bar with a External wedge shape on the right side...
  • Page 11 Side Assembly Now you have four side frames assembled you can start assembling the greenhouse sides on the aluminium base. Start with the side assembly to the left of the door, position this on the base and either ask a helper to hold it in place or secure it to a step ladder.
  • Page 12 Side Assembly Add one of the two standard frames next, you can then slot an eaves rail (EV0953) into place. Remember to drill pilot holes and then fix with 40mm screws (diagram 20). EV0953 Dia. 20 External EV0953 40mm Screw Diagram 20 Diagram 19...
  • Page 13 Side Assembly Slot another cill section (EV0950) into place followed by the next standard side frame. Now slot the next eaves rail (EV0953) into place. Drill the pilot holes and then fix with 40mm screws (diagram 22). Dia. 22 External 40mm Screw EV0953 Diagram 22...
  • Page 14 Side Assembly Slot the last cill section into place and position the final side frame to the right of the door opening. With this in place you can now fit the two remaining eaves rails. Drilling and fixing them with 40mm screws. Diagram 23...
  • Page 15 Side Assembly Now the mid rails can be fitted with 40mm Pan head screws, note that the screw positions on the mid rail brackets (EV0999M) Dia. 26 are different in diagram 25 and 26. This is to leave space for the staging brackets.
  • Page 16 Dia. 28 Side Assembly Once you have fitted the brackets to one side, do the same on the other side as a mirror image. Diagram 27 Internal Diagram 28 Dia. 28...

  • Page 17: Door Installation

    Door Installation Before you can install the door section you need to fit the door handle. Slide the spindle through the lock to give you the position of the handle on the door. Fix the handle with the 3.5 x 25mm countersunk screws supplied.

  • Page 18: Fix To Aluminium Base

    Fix to Aluminium Base 25mm Screw (EV0331) Dia. 34 Dia. 33 Diagram 32 Internal With the door frame now fix to the assembly Internal you can now fix the aluminium base to the greenhouse frame. Follow the examples in 40mm Screw diagrams 33 and 34, these show what size screw should be used.

  • Page 19: Board Installation

    Board Installation Low Level Louvre? Page 58 If you have purchased the low level louvre you can either fit it now or simply leave out the board where you want the louvre to be positioned and fit it later. To fit the boards slot the top edge into the mid rail (the top of the board has the baton closest to the edge), then push the bottom of the board in until it touches the frame.
  • Page 20 Board Installation Work your way around the building until all the boards are in place. Once in position you can fix them with the cedar panel capping (EV0979). This capping is used all around the building EV0979 apart from either side of the door, special capping is used here (page 21).
  • Page 21 Board Installation The cedar panel capping either side of the door has a slightly different profile, orientate the capping as shown in diagrams 39 and 40 and secure with 40mm screws. Diagram 39 Diagram 40 EV0978 EV0978 Section Section Dia. 39 Dia.

  • Page 22: Roof Assembly

    Roof Assembly To begin constructing the roof you will first need the top bracket (EV1003M) and two roof bars (EV0966). Working on the floor, slot the bracket onto the first roof bar. Drill pilot holes through the pre-drilled holes in the bracket. Then fix in place with 35mm countersunk screws (diagram 41).
  • Page 23 Roof Assembly Slot the rest of the roof bars into place, locating them on the top bracket first then lowering them down to the eaves bracket. When in place drill and fix all the bars to the top bracket with 35mm screws.
  • Page 24 Roof Assembly Diagram 46 External Before fixing the bottom of the roof bars, make sure they are pulled tight into the side glazing bar leaving no gap (diagram 46). When in position drill vertically down in the location shown in diagram 47. Then fix with an 80mm screw.

  • Page 25: Louvre Assembly

    Louvre Assembly Diagram 49 To start building your louvre you first need to assemble the sides. Connect the two side section with the two inserts as shown here. Diagram 48 Pinch all glass retainers before glazing...
  • Page 26 Louvre Assembly Internal Louvre Dia. 51 Part Name Part Size Number (mm) Louvre Top/Bottom D165 Louvre Side Insert D166 Louvre Side D168L Louvre Side (handle) D168R Assembly Screw Louvre Glass D729TG 100 x Diagram 51 Diagram 50 Now you have assembled the side, trim the rubber seal flush with the ends.

  • Page 27: Louvre Frame Assembly

    Louvre Frame Assembly External Diagram 52 External Dia. 53 Diagram 53 Slot the two louvre frame sides into the louvre frame bottom rail, drill a pilot hole as shown in diagram 53, just behind the mortice hole. Fix with 50mm screws. Diagram 54 Slot the louvre into the louvre frame.
  • Page 28 Louvre Frame Assembly Dia. 56 Before fitting the louvre frame top you need to drill pilot holes through the bottom of the mortice hole (diagram 56b). Drill as close to the middle of the mortice hole as possible. Then slot this onto the louvre frame sides to Diagram 55 secure the louvre in place.

  • Page 29: Louvre Positions

    Louvre Positions You have a choice of installing your louvre in two position, high level or mid level. The louvre can be installed at any of the locations indicated by the arrows. Diagram 57 Door High Level Louvre Diagram 58 Mid Level Louvre...
  • Page 30 High Level Louvre Installation To fit the louvre assembly in the high level position you place the EV795X392 glass under the louvre frame. This should be held in place while the louvre frame is fixed in position. Drill a pilot hole through the top rail of the louvre frame and secure to the eaves rail with a 50mm screw (Diagram 60).
  • Page 31 Mid Level Louvre Installation To fit the louvre assembly in the mid level position place the louvre frame on top of the mid rail. Make sure the glass rebate on the louvre frame lines up with the front face of the glazing bar then drill a pilot hole through the bottom rail of the louvre frame and secure to the mid rail with a 50mm screw (Diagram 66).

  • Page 32: Glazing (Part 1)

    Glazing (part 1) If you have the optional aluminium bar capping you need to insert the rubber into the rubber channels and trim it to length (diagram 69). Begin glazing the sides of the building by inserting one of the narrow panes (EV610x76) next to the louvre frame.
  • Page 33 Glazing (part 1) Before you install the large panes it helps to place each bar capping around the building ready for installation. When ready, insert the large side pane next to the louvre (diagram 71). If this is difficult try loosening off the middle screws on the eaves bracket indicated by the arrows on diagram 73. Remember to tighten all the screws after glazing the sides, but don’t over tighten them! Diagram 73 External...
  • Page 34 Glazing (part 1) Keep working your way round the building towards the door inserting a piece of glass followed by bar capping to secure it and the previous pane. Diagram 74...
  • Page 35 Glazing (part 1) The capping used either side of Section the door is always cedar, even if you have the optional aluminium capping. Diagram 76 shows you how to orientate the capping for EV0988 installation before fixing with 40mm Pan head screws. Diagram 76 Diagram 75 Dia.
  • Page 36 Glazing (part 1) Repeat the glazing procedure on the other side of the building, starting with the narrow pane next to the louvre frame and working round to the door. As before, diagram 78 is showing you how to orientate the capping for installation.

  • Page 37: Gutter Installation

    Gutter Installation One section of the guttering has holes ready for the downpipe, all the other sections are identical. Decide where you would like the downpipe before starting and leave a space for this section as you install the other sections. The first section of gutter to be installed goes above the door.
  • Page 38 Gutter Installation External Diagram 81 Silicone Bead Next you need to apply a bead of silicone Diagram 82 to the internal surfaces of the gutter section (diagram 81). You can then insert the first gutter joint (EV1070). Slide this in until the corner in the middle of the gutter joint meets the end of the gutter.
  • Page 39 Gutter Installation Keep repeating this process working from the front to the rear on each side leaving a gap where you would like the downpipe section to be. Diagram 83...
  • Page 40 Gutter Installation Offer up the final section (EV1032M), if any adjustment needs to be made you can do this now. When you’re happy with the fit, add a bead of silicone to both ends then fix the section in place with 25mm round head screws.
  • Page 41 Gutter Installation Finally you can add the last two gutter joints. With the silicone beads applied to the gutter lower the joint into position, first locating the front edge then push the base of the joint down until the back edge clicks into place. Dia.

  • Page 42: Glazing (Part 2)

    Glazing (part 2) To glaze the roof you first need to place the glass stops (EV0313M) on the eaves bars. Hang two glass stops per eaves bar as shown in diagram 89. Space these around 100mm in from the roof glazing bars. Dia.
  • Page 43 Glazing (part 2) Before you start glazing you should place the bar capping around the building again so you have it to hand when needed. If you have the aluminium capping remember to insert the glazing rubber and trim it to length (diagram 91). Slide the first piece of roof glass into place, be careful to support this and try to slide it up one roof bar until it reaches the other.
  • Page 44 Glazing (part 2) After placing the first pane of glass you can fit the next one along, once you have 2 panes in place you can fit the first piece of capping securing both panes with 40mm Pan head screws. Repeat this around the building until all the roof panes and capping is in place.

  • Page 45: Roof Cowl And Finial

    Roof Cowl and Finial You need to assemble the cowl and finial before you can install it. Locate the 15mm bolt (HE588) in the smalls pack and push this through the centre hole in the cowl. You then screw the finial ball onto this bolt.

  • Page 46: Staging Installation

    Staging Installation Position each bracket (HE300M) as shown in the diagrams below, the shorter tab fixes to the side of the greenhouse (diagram 100). Always use the large head 25mm screw supplied for the staging brackets and supports (EV0326). Dia. 102 Dia.
  • Page 47 Staging Installation Now attach the outer staging arms (Left - EV1121M and Right - EV1122M), These bolt to the HE300M brackets with a 10mm bolt (HE576) and nut (HE579) as shown in diagram 106 and 107. If you struggle to line the holes up try loosening the screws, fix the nut and bolt an then tighten the screw again.
  • Page 48 Staging Installation You can now start to install the staging slats. Each slat needs 4 x 10mm bolt (HE576) sliding down the bolt channel on the underside. Its easiest to lay the slat topside down to do this, then turn it over to position it.
  • Page 49 Staging Installation You now need to bolt the internal arm (EV1120M) onto the underside of the slats (diagram 111). This uses the extra bolts you inserted earlier. Loosely fit the nuts for now. Before attaching the internal arm to the longest slat you also need to attach the diagonal support (EV0350M) to the same bolt. Line the ends of the internal arm up with the front edge of the staging (diagram 112a) and with the outer staging arm at the rear (diagram 112b), once happy with the position tighten all the nuts.
  • Page 50 Staging Installation With both end sections of staging in place you can now fit the infill section. Start by fitting the small brackets (HE300M) to the rear of the greenhouse (diagram 115). You will need to remove the 25mm round head screw to fix the brackets on the rear mid rail. As before fix in place with the large head 25mm screw.
  • Page 51 Staging Installation Now fit the infill staging arms (EV1123M) to the small brackets on the rear of the building with 10mm nuts and bolts. Don’t fix to the staging support bracket yet, just use this to support the arm while you fit the first couple of slats.
  • Page 52 Staging Installation Slide a bolt into each end of Internal the last two slats and slot them into place. Line the staging support bracket (EV1124M) up with the bolt on the 2nd slat in from the front and attach nuts to both.

  • Page 53: High Level Shelf Installation

    High Level Shelf Installation Diagram 121 Internal Dia. 122 Before you start to install your high level shelf you need to decide what height it should be from the eaves, but also consider the height it will be from the staging top. 300mm is a good position from the eaves as this allows you room for small plant pots on the shelf but...
  • Page 54 High Level Shelf Installation Attach the outer shelving arm (Left - EV1126M and Right - EV1127M) to the small bracket with a 10mm bolt in the hole nearest the square end (diagram 123). Next slide 4 x 10mm bolts down each shelf slat, use the two nearest the ends to attach to the outer shelving arms (diagram 125).
  • Page 55 High Level Shelf Installation You now need to assemble the internal shelving arms (EV1128M) with the tubular supports (EV0348M). You need to create one left hand assembly and one right hand assembly (diagrams 126 & 127). Now offer each assembly to the shelving slats and slot them on to the bolts already inserted. Line up with the front edge and at the rear with the outer shelving arm, attach nuts and fix when you’re happy with the position.

  • Page 56: Downpipe Installation

    Downpipe Installation Diagram 130 Add silicone here In the gutter section supplied to take the downpipe there are two holes, you can decide which hole to use D201 for the outlet and then simply black the other hole off with the insert supplied. Start by adding a small amount of silicone to the underside of the collar on the outlet (D201), diagram 130.

  • Page 57: Fixing Down

    Fixing Down Do not fix down unless the staging has been installed! If you are happy with the position of the building and your door opens and closes well you can fix the building down. You need at least one fixing per base bracket (supplied), if the building is exposed to high winds it would be a good idea to use 2 fixings per bracket (not supplied).

  • Page 58: Low Level Louvre (Optional)

    Low Level Louvre (Optional) Diagram 134 EV0975 EV0976 Inside Outside EV1059 EV1059 First assemble the louvre, follow the instruction on page 25. Insert one of the plain boards (EV1059) into the greenhouse on the left hand side below the mid 525mm x 100mm rail (diagram 135), secure this with a piece of panel...

  • Page 59: Auto Louvre Installation (Optional)

    Auto Louvre Installation (Optional) Once the louvre is installed in the greenhouse you can replace the manual handle with the automatic unit. First of all remove the screw to release the arm (diagram 137). Next Remove the handle from the frame of the louvre (diagram 138).
  • Page 60 Auto Louvre Installation (Optional) With the louvre in the Diagram 141 closed position you need to mark the frame to drill the 2 holes. Offer the opener up to the frame with plates washers and slide the louvre arm into position. This now gives you the correct location for the opener...

  • Page 61: Parts List

    Parts List EVOCT66  Evo Octagonal Greenhouse 6x6  Quantity  EVOCTBOX66  Evo Octagonal Greenhouse BOX 6x6  1  EVOCTCOM66  Evo Octagonal Greenhouse Components 6x6  1  EVOCTSTA66  Evo Octagonal Greenhouse Staging 6x6  1  EVOCTSHE6  Evo Octagonal Greenhouse Shelving 6x6 and 6x9 End (Single)  2  EVOCTLOUH  Evo Octagonal High Level Louvre  2  EVOCTSDLHH  Evo Octagonal Greenhouse Door in Frame_Single_LH Hinged_Glazed  0  EVOCTSDRHH  Evo Octagonal Greenhouse Door in Frame_Single_RH Hinged_Glazed  1  EVOCTCAPC66  Evo Octagonal Greenhouse Capping 6x6 ‐ Cedar  1  EVOCTCAPA66  Evo Octagonal Greenhouse Capping 6x6 ‐ Aluminium  0  EV1060  Evo Octagonal Panel Assembled  7  EV795X1050  Evo Octagonal Side Glass  5  EV824X1106X30  Evo Octagonal Roof Glass  8 ...
  • Page 62 Parts List EVOCTCAPC66  Evo Octagonal Greenhouse Capping 6x6 ‐ Cedar  Quantity  EV0980  Octagonal Side Capping Cdr EV0980 1028mm  6  EV0982  Octagonal Roof Capping Cdr EV0982  1180mm  8     EVOCTCAPA66  Evo Octagonal Greenhouse Capping 6x6 ‐ Aluminium     EV0990M  Octagonal Side Capping EV0990M 1028mm **MOSS**  6  EV0992M  Octagonal Roof Capping EV0992M 1180mm **MOSS**  8     EVOCTCOM66  Evo Octagonal Greenhouse Components 6x6     EV0999M  Octagonal Mid Rail Plate EV0999M **MOSS**  6  EV1000M  Octagonal Eaves Bracket EV1000M **MOSS**  8  EV1001M  Octagonal Base Bracket EV1001M **MOSS**  8  EV1003M  Octagonal Ridge Bracket 66 EV1003M **MOSS**  1  EV1008M  Octagonal Cowl 66_folded EV1008M **MOSS**  1  EV1014M ...
  • Page 63 Parts List EVOCTSTA66  Evo Octagonal Greenhouse Staging 6x6  Quantity  HE300M  Base Bracket **MOSS**  10  EV0350M  Atlas staging tubular support 02‐2210 **MOSS**  6  EV1111M  Evo Atlas Octagonal Staging Slat_66‐68_1 EV1111M 1878mm **MOSS**  2  EV1112M  Evo Atlas Octagonal Staging Slat_66‐68_2 EV1112M 1586mm **MOSS**  2  EV1113M  Evo Atlas Octagonal Staging Slat_66‐68_3 EV1113M 1294mm **MOSS**  2  EV1114M  Evo Atlas Octagonal Staging Slat_66‐68_4 EV1114M 1002mm **MOSS**  2  EV1115M  Evo Atlas Octagonal Staging Slat_66_Infill EV1115M 733mm **MOSS**  4  EV1120M  Evo Atlas Octagonal Staging Arm_Internal End EV1120M 575mm **MOSS**  4  EV1121M  Evo Atlas Octagonal Staging Arm_Outer End_LH EV1121M 790mm **MOSS**  2  EV1122M  Evo Atlas Octagonal Staging Arm_Outer End_RH EV1122M 790mm **MOSS**  2  EV1123M  Evo Atlas Octagonal Staging Arm_Infill EV1123M 558mm **MOSS**  2  EV1124M  Evo Atlas Octagonal Staging Support Bracket EV1124M 107.75mm **MOSS**  2 ...
  • Page 64 Alton Greenhouses, TGP Ltd, Blythe Park, Cresswell, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9RD Telephone: 01782 385 409 www.Altongreenhouses.co.uk sales@altongreenhouses.co.uk...

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