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solexx Garden Master G-512 Assembly Instructions Manual

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ADAPT8, INC - MAKERS OF SOLEXX™ GREENHOUSES
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
This kit includes (3) double-decker benches, (2) hanging rods and (1)
Assembly Required - All pipe has been precut - (No cutting is required.)
It is important to panel the greenhouse frame once it is completed and before it is rained on.
The protective coating on the fittings is to protect the fittings from rust due to moisture or
condensation. The protective coating was not designed for the volume of water produced when
the fittings are rained on for a period of time with out the paneling on the greenhouse.
TOOLS PROVIDED:
A.
¼" nut driver
TOOLS NEEDED:
A.
VARIABLE SPEED DRILL
B.
SCREWDRIVER
C.
LONG SHARP KNIFE
D.
TAPE MEASURE
E.
STEP LADDER
F.
PLIERS
G.
2-3 tubes "Clear" 100% silicone (We recommend IS800 Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant) & a
Caulking Gun
H.
8 oz. can of "Clear" PVC CEMENT (Available at a hardware store). **
I.
DUCT TAPE
**Follow the instructions on the glue can. Do not apply glue if it is colder than the
u NOTE: GLUE DRIES VERY QUICKLY! Hold pipe into fitting for 30 seconds until the glue has set.
Please read instructions carefully and refer to the diagrams.
uuAttention:
There are two types of frame tubing in your kit. The Composite Tubing is a heavier thick-walled tubing
that has a gray fiber weave throughout (looks like a fiber texture) while the PVC tubing is a thin-walled
tubing. The super strong Composite Tubing will be used for the structural areas of the greenhouse frame.
The PVC is used in areas where the pipe needs to be flexible to bend or in non-structural areas.
12' X 8' X 8'9" Garden Master
G-512 (3.5mm)
instructions indicate for proper use.
12' Garden Master (3.5mm)
1-877-476-5399
Louver.
Feb 20
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  • Page 1 ADAPT8, INC - MAKERS OF SOLEXX™ GREENHOUSES 1-877-476-5399 Feb 20 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 12’ X 8’ X 8’9” Garden Master G-512 (3.5mm) This kit includes (3) double-decker benches, (2) hanging rods and (1) Louver. Assembly Required - All pipe has been precut - (No cutting is required.) It is important to panel the greenhouse frame once it is completed and before it is rained on.

  • Page 2: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Feb 20 12' X 8' X 8'9” Garden Master With 3.5mm Solexx™ Paneling G-512 (3.5mm) *Please make sure your kit includes all the following parts before you begin assembly NOTE: To conserve shipping space, ROLL BOX 1 106 lbs (24” x 24” x 51”) - Box 1 & 2 = 145 / 146 lbs.
  • Page 3 G-512 (3.5mm) Feb 20 BOX 3 56 lbs (99” x 7 ¼” x 5”) _____ 94 ½" Composite Tubing - Green _____ 94 ½” Composite Tubing - Green (Double- Metal Slotted) Corner Post _____ 92" Composite Tubing - Red PVC Elbow _____ 90"...

  • Page 4: Side Walls

    Hints for Preassembly Center of tube uuNote: All measurements are taken from the “in” side of one tube to the center of the other tube so one person can easily take the measurement by her/himself. “In” side of tube uuNOTE: Attaching Snap-T’s uuNote: Tubes that are double-slotted this way prevents pinched have slots on each end.
  • Page 5 3A. 8’ RIDGE FRAMES, BENCH & BASE RODS Pieces Required: 4-way 120° Metal-T’s 3-way 120° Metal Corner Posts 92” Composite Tubing - RED Snap-T’s Making the 8’ Ridge Frames Complete as shown on a level surface so the 8” Ridge Frames will be flat and not twisted. Ridge Frames are used in Step 7, Side Walls and in Step 9, Top Ridge Assembly.

  • Page 6: Base Frame

    22 5/8” (Make 3) 3B. 4’ RIDGE FRAMES & BASE RODS 4’ Ridge Frames 3-Way 120° Pieces Required: Metal Corner Post 4-Way 120° Metal-T’s 4-Way 120° Metal-T 3-Way 120° Metal Corner Posts Snap-T’s 44” Composite Tubing - RED Snap-T 44” Composite Tubing - Red 1.
  • Page 7 CONT..BASE FRAME 4. Attach the fittings of the Middle Base Frame assembly (made in step 3B-2) to the open ends of both BF - 92” Composite Tubes - RED and both BS - 92” Composite Tubes - RED. Push both BS - 92” Composite Tubes - RED all the way into the 4-way Metal-T’s.
  • Page 8 5. END WALL FRAMES uuBe sure to get the composite tubing and the PVC pipe in the right spot. Composite tubing 5A. Front End wall Frame has a gray fiber throughout and does not flex. Pieces Required: 90” Composite Tubing - YELLOW While the PVC is white and flexable Metal Corner Posts 35 ¾”...
  • Page 9 5C. Back End wall Frame Pieces Required: 90” Composite Tubes - YELLOW (Single-Slotted) Metal Corner Posts 35 ¾” PVC Pipes. - WHITE 35 ¾” Composite Tubing - WHITE Snap-T’s 12 ½” PVC pipes - WHITE 35 ¾” Composite Tube - White Snap-T Snap-T Metal Corner Post...
  • Page 10 6. HANGING RODS & BENCH RODS Pieces Required: Two people & ladder recommended! 22” Composite Tube - White (Double-Slotted) Middle End wall (from Step 5B) BB - 92” Composite Tube - RED (from step 3) 24” Composite Tube - Orange (Double-Slotted) TB - 92”...

  • Page 11: Side Wall Assembly

    7. SIDE WALL ASSEMBLY Pieces required: Side Walls (Made in step 1) 28” PVC pipes - Green 8’ Side Ridge Frames (from Step 3A) 4’ Side Ridge Frames (from Step 3B) 4-Way 120° Metal-T 18” PVC pipe - ½” diameter 1”...
  • Page 12 8A. BACK BENCH ASSEMBLY Bench Assembly with Elbow MAKE 4 Pieces Required: 94 ½” Composite Tubing - Green (Double-Slotted) 22” Composite Tubing - White (Double-Slotted) PVC Nipple PVC Elbow 24” Composite Tubing - Orange (Double-Slotted) Snap-T’s PVC Elbows PVC Nipples 1” Screws 22”...

  • Page 13: Bench Assembly

    8B. BENCH ASSEMBLY Pieces Required: 28” Composite Tubing - GREEN (Double-Slotted) 1” Screws Attach screw here (See picture below) 28” Composite Tubing -Green (Double-Slotted) 48 ¼” 92” Composite Tubing - Red (Bench Rod) 22 ¾” Snap-T BB - 92” Composite Tubing - Red 28”...
  • Page 14 9. TOP RIDGE ASSEMBLY 4-Way 120° Metal-T 4’ Top Ridge Frame Pieces required: Rafter #5 8’ Top Ridge Frame, made in step 3A 4’ Top Ridge Frame, made in step 3B Rafter #7 54 ¼” PVC pipes - Yellow 4-Way 120° Metal-T 8’...
  • Page 15 10 A. SQUARING FRAME FIG 10A Banding 3 Pieces Required: Banding 1 Yellow Banding Metal Banding Clips 76” Side Door Casing (1 with hinges) 38” Top Door Casing 1” Screw 1. On the front end wall, loop Banding 1 through an eyebolt on the Metal Corner Post on the base frame.
  • Page 16 Hints for Panel Assembly Congratulations, your frame is now finished! All that’s left is the paneling application. Listed are several hints that will make paneling your greenhouse much easier. If you have suggestions that would be helpful for future customers we would be happy to hear from you. 1.
  • Page 17 11. FRONT ENDWALL PANEL Don’t forget to secure your greenhouse. Parts Required: The panels create wind resistance. 31” x 94 ½” Panels 29” x 42” Panels 1” Screws 3’ H-Channel 29” x 42” Panel H-Channel Trim Panels 1. Caulk the open flutes on one end of all three of the panels. along the Rafter 2.
  • Page 18 13A. SQUARING SIDE WALLS Pieces Required: Yellow Banding (3 from Back End wall, Step 12) Metal Banding Clips (3 from Back End wall, Step 12) 1. Remove Yellow Banding from the Back End wall (Do not cut). 2. On the side wall tubes, loop the banding through an eyebolt on the corner post of the base frame and run the banding diagonally across to the 3-way 120°...
  • Page 19 Installation instructions for H-Channel Clips H-Clip 1. Slide the H-Channel between the panels leaving a couple inches between each piece of H-Channel. H-Channel From the inside of the greenhouse, slide the H-Clip onto each end of the H-Channel pieces. IS 800 silicone rubber adhesive sealant or 100% silicone caulking 2.
  • Page 20 13B. TOP and SIDE GLAZING Score & fold 49 ½” x 145” Panel at peak of greenhouse. Pieces Required: 49 ½” x 145” Panels 12’ H-Channel 42” x 145” Panel 6’ H-Channel H-Channel Clips 1” Screws 78” U-Trim 56” U-Trim Small Phillips Screws uNOTE: Center the panels so the overhang is equal over the front &...
  • Page 21 Using a ¼” drill bit, drill a hole through each of the holes in the metal Hook, clear through the Solexx and the rib including the ½” PVC pipe inside the rib. 5. From outside the greenhouse push a bolt through each hole in the metal hook and through the rib.
  • Page 22 14. Door Pieces Required: 36 ½” x 80” Door Panel 76” Side Door Casing (Used in Step 11b) 76” Side Door Casing with Hinges (Step 11b) 74” Composite Tubing- BLACK (with holes for Notched ends Hinges) 1” Screw Top Door Casing 74”...
  • Page 23 6. Attach the snap T end of the 33” PVC Cross bar to the side door tube WITHOUT drill holes. Attach near the center of the tube (you can adjust it up and down later). Make sure the holes in the crossbar are facing up and looks like picture A.
  • Page 24 Cross Cable Door Support (Installed on Door frame) Turnbuckle is mounted to this eye bolt on this fitting for a door that opens from the right side (as you face the door). For a door opening from the left (As you face the door) you would have the turnbuckle mounted on the upper elbow on the right side, to the eye bolt that pinches the side door tube.
  • Page 25 8. Place the 36 1/2” x 80” Door Panel with holes on the Door Frame, aligning the holes in the Panel with the holes in the 75” Tube. Measure in from one of the 36 1/2” x 80” two ends to the first predrilled hole. The side that is 7” from the first predrilled Door Panel hole is the top of the door panel.
  • Page 26 Hinge assembly & location of washer Side view of assembled upper hinge-half on door Upper hinge Inside Upper hinge greenhouse (Outside greenhouse) Washer Hinge-half on door sits above hinge-half on door casing. One washer goes in-between the door panel and the door frame to even out the spacing with the fitting.
  • Page 27 15. Door lock - The center cross bar of the door will set the height of your door lock/handle. From the outside of the greenhouse, look through the door panel at the holes in the predrilled snap-T, this would the height of the outside door handle.
  • Page 28 View from Inside of Attach 8/32 lock nut the greenhouse. on this screw 16. Inside Door Handle On the inside of the door, attach the 8/32 lock nut (the small nut in the kit) on this screw. See picture “C”. Attach the nut that came with the outer lock onto the shaft of the lock, snug this nut up against the tube, see picture “D”.
  • Page 29 15. LOUVER 1” Screw Pieces Required: Louver Bag of parts. 1” Screws Louver 12 ½” Pipe 1. Standing inside the greenhouse, push the Louver through the hole on the back end wall. Attach with 1” Screws through the rim of the louver and into the 12 ½” pipes. 2.