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GrowSpan Gothic Pro Series Manual

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Revision date: 06.06.18
Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems
Photo may show a different but similar model.
Full Polycarbonate Roof Cover and Ends
113836_37_38_39PC
GROWSPAN
GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS
™
GrowSpan
STK#
113836PC
113837PC
113838PC
113839PC
™
DIMENSIONS
20' W x 12' H x 28' L
20' W x 12' H x 36' L
20' W x 12' H x 48' L
20' W x 12' H x 72' L
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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. Full Polycarbonate Roof Cover and Ends STK# DIMENSIONS 113836PC 20' W x 12' H x 28' L 113837PC...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN. • Identify whether underground cables and pipes are present before preparing the site or anchoring the Thank you for purchasing this GrowSpan™ greenhouse. structure. 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

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE PANEL AND RIDGE CAP INSTALLATION NOTE Following the instructions as presented will help ensure Depending on available equipment, it may be necessary to proper assembly of your greenhouse. Failing to follow...

  • 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 ™ ASSEMBLY NOTE: Install Tek screws using a clutched drill driver running approximately 750 RPM while applying approximately 50 lbs of force. Do not use an impact driver to install Tek screws! The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts and show you how they are used.
  • 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 ATTENTION: Position purlins evenly during frame assembly. Refer to Grid diagram near the back of See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse. this guide (Quick Start section) to position purlins, end clamps, and cross connectors.
  • Page 8 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ LAY OUT 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 site is prepared, lay out building site.

  • Page 9: Rafter Assembly

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ASSEMBLE GREENHOUSE FRAME 2. Slide four (4) end purlin clamps (two on each side of the peak) onto rafter pipes. Position clamps as shown. After site is prepared and an inventory of parts is complete, continue with rafter assembly.
  • Page 10 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (continued) INTERIOR RAFTER ASSEMBLY Space reserved for customer notes. Complete the following steps to assemble interior rafters. 1. Select pipes for first interior rafter assembly and position these on ground as shown.

  • Page 11: Frame Assembly

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 2. Secure rafter to ground posts using 5/16" x 2 1/2" FRAME ASSEMBLY (FAG336B) bolts and nuts (FALB02B). Use the top NOTE: Baseboards (strongly recommended) shown in the hole in ground post to secure rafter.
  • Page 12 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 10. Move to the interior rafter, verify that rafter spacing is forty-eight inches (48") on-center (adjust as needed), 5. As second rafter is steadied, take one section of purlin and tighten cross connector.
  • Page 13 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION 16. Secure clamp and purlin pipe. Secure purlin pipe joint There are four (4) side struts (#QH1304) for shelter. Struts using an FA4482B Tek screw. are positioned at first rafter space at each end.
  • Page 14 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ANCHOR THE ASSEMBLED FRAME At this point, anchor greenhouse frame. Consult the Space reserved for customer notes. MUST READ document for anchoring information and suggestions. Please call customer service at 1-800-245- 9881 for additional anchoring information if needed.
  • 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 end walls for the greenhouse include PANELS. the following: •...
  • Page 16 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 10. On assembled frame member, mark length determined in Step 9 and subtract amount needed to account 4. Secure base tube using an angle bracket and FA4482B for square-to-round tube connect bracket, which will Tek screws at each end.
  • Page 17 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 18. Install an FA4482B Tek screw through the back side of each door frame tube to secure the tube splice. 15. Using the marks on the base tube for the rough door opening, attach bottom of each vertical frame member 19.
  • Page 18 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 30. Align center of frame member with center mark on base tube and attach top of frame member to band clamp on 24. Using end frame diagram, determine the number of rafter.

  • Page 19: Installing Accessories

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL END WALL FRAMING (BACK) END PANEL INSTALLATION Greenhouse end walls (front and back) are identical except After end frames are assembled, install the polycarbonate as noted below and on end frame diagrams.
  • Page 20 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ Complete the following general steps to install end panels. NOTE: When attaching any aluminum profile, remember to account for areas where different sections 1. Consult panel location diagrams and select a panel. of profile intersect so that profile is cut to proper length.
  • Page 21 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY Materials and parts needed to assemble doors include: In photo below, top of panel is removed using a power tool equipped with a round cutting bit. Use rafter as a •...
  • Page 22 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 7. Install aluminum u-channel profile to all edges of the 11. With assistance, lift door and attach hinges to end wall polycarbonate panel. using FA4484B Tek screws. Photo shows panel installed on door frame and finished with the aluminum u-channel (104213).
  • Page 23 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY (continued) 14. After installing the 104548 end cap, attach another section along the inside frame of the door that includes a. Photo shows end cap as attached to door frame.
  • Page 24 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL ROOF PANELS: OVERVIEW Install polycarbonate roof panels after installing end panels. These are the main steps to attach panels: 1. Prepare and install lower panels first along both sides for first two (2) bays (as shown).
  • Page 25 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS There are different ways to install polycarbonate roof panels. Individuals familiar with the installation of these panels and overall assembly of similar greenhouses may choose to install according to past experience. Since there are differences between buildings, read through the procedure that follows to better understand panel installation for this greenhouse.
  • Page 26 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) 6. With assistance, place panel against frame and align center of H-channel with center of second rafter. Position end with foil tape at top. Verify you have UV-protected surface of panel facing toward sun. (Panel was marked earlier during preparation—Step 1.)
  • Page 27 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION FOR ROOF PANELS 8. After installing first lower panel, select another 116050 During assembly, sometimes installing panel from the side panel (47-1/4" x 120") and prepare for installation as is challenging.
  • Page 28 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) 16. With assistant stationed inside and outside the frame, carefully set panel on frame and overlap top of lower 11. Next, measure from peak to top of lower panel and add panel by 6".
  • Page 29 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) 20. Take a section of ridge cap (CG96174) and predrill mounting holes in cap lip using 1/4" drill bit. Set first and last holes approximately 4" in from center of rafter at each end. Ridge cap length is 55", so it will extend beyond mid rafter.
  • Page 30 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) 27. After installing all panels, continue with the installation of overlap bracing and U-channel. IMPORTANT : BEFORE INSTALLING NEXT SET NOTE: If the overlap bracing and U-channel procedure OF UPPER PANELS, SKIP TO AND READ THE...
  • Page 31 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL OVERLAP BRACING AND U-CHANNEL 2. Move inside the frame and measure between rafters at point where upper and lower panels overlap. If bracing and U-channel trim were installed during panel installation, skip this section and continue with the 3.
  • Page 32 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL OVERLAP BRACING AND U-CHANNEL — continued 5. With tube aligned and someone holding it in place 6. Repeat steps as needed to cut and attach additional inside the greenhouse, drive FA4484B Tek screws with 1.5"...
  • Page 33 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT BASEBOARD INSTALLATION Install baseboards after all panels are installed. General installation steps: After installing all panels, installing baseboards is 1. Remove and reposition Tek screws and washers that strongly recommended. Minimum size is 2" x 6".
  • Page 34 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ SEAL THE POLYCARBONATE PANELS 4. Seal upper edge of both end walls with a bead of sealant. See dashed line in diagram below. The following steps describe one way to seal the installed Frame shown may differ from actual frame.
  • Page 35 • Depending on contents, construction of shelter, shelter materials, and shelter location, the potential for condensation exists. GrowSpan™ offers several items that can be used to help alleviate a condensation condition. Please contact a GrowSpan™ representative for additional information.
  • Page 36 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 11'-11 5/8" Shelter Height QUICK START GUIDE 4'-5" 20' Gothic Pro Greenhouse Sidewall Ground Level 20'-0" Shelter Length FRONT Grid Represents 12" Squares Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame. 113836_37_38_39PC...
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