BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER. • Location should be away from structures that could Thank you for purchasing this GrowSpan™ Cold Frame. cause snow to drift on or around the building. When properly assembled and maintained, this product will provide years of reliable service. These instructions include •...
These words and phrases are common to most • Tek Screw: A self-tapping fastener used to secure pipe GrowSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of joints and to fasten brackets to rafters. the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may not apply to this particular shelter.) These terms describe...
COLD FRAMES Space below is reserved for customer notes. 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 application. • Tape measure or measuring device •...
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COLD FRAMES The following diagrams and photos will help you identify the different parts and show you how they are used. (Some parts are not shown.) FA4482B Tek Screw 104545 105107 100441 Post Driver Fabric Clip Nut Setter Plain Swaged 104543 Swaged and Plain Rafter Sections (some pieces are not shown)
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COLD FRAMES GrowSpan™ Mini Cold Frame OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your Mini Cold Frame. For details of each assembly procedure, consult the individual sections of these instructions. See illustration below to identify main parts of the cold frame. 1. Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure.
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COLD FRAMES LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE 4. String a line at least as long as the building from the first stake at 90°. After the site is prepared, lay out the cold frame position on the site. Taking these steps before assembling the shelter NOTE: A transit can be used to ensure an accurate 90°...
COLD FRAMES ASSEMBLING THE FRAME COMPONENTS 3. With the main rafter pipes seated at the joint and the rafter positioned on a flat surface, secure the joint using a single self-tapping Tek screw. Position Tek screws NOTE: Assistance may be required to assemble the frame. approximately 1"...
COLD FRAMES FRAME ASSEMBLY ANCHOR THE ASSEMBLED FRAME Gather the parts: At this point, anchor the cold frame. Consult the MUST READ document for anchoring information and • All rafter assemblies suggestions. Please call customer service at 1-800-245- 9881 for additional anchoring information. •...
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NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings, Fabric clip Tek screw GrowSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any tested loading criteria. 5. Continue working down the end rafter to secure the main cover. NOTE: Use one-half of the fabric clips on one end of the shelter and the other half on the remaining end.
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COLD FRAMES 4' Wide Cold Frames All frames are shown with the recommended customer-supplied baseboard. 105148F (4' x 6') Ground Level 105149F (4' x 8') 105150F (4' x 12') 105151F (4' x 16') Revision date: 02.12.09...
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