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©2016 GrowSpan
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction
is prohibited without permission.
Revision date: 01.01.16
GrowSpan
Gothic Cold Frames
™
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GROWSPAN
GOTHIC COLD FRAMES
™
STK#
DIMENSIONS
106348
34' W x 12' H x 24' L
106349
34' W x 12' H x 36' L
106350
34' W x 12' H x 48' L
106351
34' W x 12' H x 60' L
106352
34' W x 12' H x 72' L
106353
34' W x 12' H x 96' L
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Summary of Contents for GrowSpan Gothic Cold Frame Series
- Page 1 34' W x 12' H x 36' L 106350 34' W x 12' H x 48' L 106351 34' W x 12' H x 60' L ©2016 GrowSpan 106352 34' W x 12' H x 72' L All Rights Reserved. Reproduction 106353 34' W x 12' H x 96' L is prohibited without permission.
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Never erect the structure under power lines. BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER. • Identify whether underground cables and pipes are Thank you for purchasing this GrowSpan™ Cold Frame. present before preparing the site or anchoring the structure. When properly assembled and maintained, this product will provide years of reliable service. -
Page 3: Assembly Procedure
These words and phrases are common to most joints and to fasten brackets to rafters. GrowSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may not apply to this particular shelter.) These terms describe the shipped parts and can also be found on the materials list/spec sheets included with the shipment. -
Page 4: Required Tools
GROWSPAN GOTHIC COLD FRAMES ™ 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 COLD FRAMES ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts. (Some parts are not shown.) FA4482B Tek Screw QH1072 102547 102857 QH1402 & QH1404 Post Driver Cross Connector End Clamp Band Clamps Plain...
- Page 6 GROWSPAN GOTHIC COLD FRAMES ™ GrowSpan Gothic Cold Frames ™ OVERVIEW ATTENTION: Position purlins evenly during the This section describes assembling your cold frame. For frame assembly. Use the rafter pipe joints as details, please see section, Assembling the Cold Frame guides when installing the end clamps, cross Components.
- Page 7 GROWSPAN GOTHIC COLD FRAMES ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE 3. Use a transit or line level to drive the second corner ground post to the same depth as the first ground post. After the site is prepared, lay out the building site.
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Page 8: Rafter Assembly
GROWSPAN GOTHIC COLD FRAMES ™ ASSEMBLING THE COLD FRAME COMPONENTS 2. Slide six (6) end purlin clamps (three on each side of the peak) over the rafter pipes. Position all end clamps After the site is prepared and an inventory of parts is at the rafter pipe joints. -
Page 9: Frame Assembly
GROWSPAN GOTHIC COLD FRAMES ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (continued) FRAME ASSEMBLY After all ground posts are driven in place and rafters are 6. Center the chord at the peak of the assembled rafter, assembled, assemble the frame. add a band clamp (#QH1402) to each end, and attach these band clamps to the band clamps on the rafter. - Page 10 GROWSPAN GOTHIC COLD FRAMES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 2. Secure the leg pipes to the ground posts using the 5/16" x 2 1/2" machine bolts and nuts. 4. From the location marked in the previous step, measure forty-eight inches (48") and make another Rafter mark on the assembled purlin.
- Page 11 GROWSPAN GOTHIC COLD FRAMES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 10. Move to the interior rafter and align the mark on the purlin with the center of the rafter to maintain the proper 5. As the second rafter is steadied, remove one section of spacing.
- Page 12 GROWSPAN GOTHIC COLD FRAMES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) BASEBOARD INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED) 18. Secure the purlin pipe joint with a Tek screw. The baseboard (strongly recommended) is supplied by the customer and is attached at ground level along both sides 19. Repeat the above steps as needed to stand and secure of the frame.
- Page 13 GROWSPAN GOTHIC COLD FRAMES ™ SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION 3. Attach the remaining end of the strut to the baseboard using a lag screw or nut and bolt (not included). See There are four (4) side struts for the shelter. These struts the diagram that follows for location.
- Page 14 GROWSPAN GOTHIC COLD FRAMES ™ FINISH ROUGH EDGES OPTIONAL MAIN COVER INSTALLATION Gather the parts: After the frame is assembled and the baseboards are attached to the frame, the optional cover can be installed. • Duct tape (supplied by customer) The steps to install the main cover include: •...
- Page 15 GROWSPAN GOTHIC COLD FRAMES ™ OPTIONAL MAIN COVER INSTALLATION (continued) INSTALL THE COVER FILM 3. Repeat these steps for the remaining end rafter. After all of the poly latch U-channel is attached to the shelter, the cover film is unpacked and pulled into place.
- Page 16 GROWSPAN GOTHIC COLD FRAMES ™ COVER INSTALLATION (continued) NOTE: Maintain an even length along the side. The final stretching of the cover takes place when the last 4. Once the main cover is in place and centered on the side is secured.
- Page 17 GROWSPAN GOTHIC COLD FRAMES ™ OPTIONAL MAIN COVER INSTALLATION WITH ROLL- 2. Attach one section of the poly latch U-channel to the UP SIDES (ADDITIONAL PURCHASE REQUIRED) side of the frame using Tek screws. Attach U-channel flush with the outside edge of the end rafters.
- Page 18 GROWSPAN GOTHIC COLD FRAMES ™ OPTIONAL MAIN COVER INSTALLATION WITH ROLL- IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the main cover UP SIDES (continued) during installation, additional personnel and lifts may be needed. INSTALL MAIN COVER WITH ROLL-UP SIDES 5. Once the main cover is in place and centered on the...
- Page 19 GROWSPAN GOTHIC COLD FRAMES ™ OPTIONAL MAIN COVER INSTALLATION W/ ROLL-UP 10. Once the main cover is installed and secured in the SIDES (CONTINUED) U-channel, follow the instructions provided with the Twist-of-the-Wrist Assembly if used. 6. Continue down both edges of the first end rafter until 11.
- Page 20 GROWSPAN GOTHIC COLD FRAMES ™ 12'-3 3/4" Shelter Height 4'-5" Side Wall QUICK START GUIDE 34' Wide Cold Frame 34'-0" Shelter Width FRONT Grid Represents 12" Squares Ground Level Frame shown may differ from actual frame. Revision date: 01.01.16...
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