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GRANDIO
G R E E N H O U S E S
2015 GRANDIO ASCENT 8x8 KIT
Grandio Ascent 8x8 Shown In Image
GREENHOUSE USER MANUAL
© 2013 Grandio Greenhouses, Backyard Living Source Inc. All rights reserved
2015 Manual Edition Extendable Greenhouses

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  • Page 1 G R E E N H O U S E S 2015 GRANDIO ASCENT 8x8 KIT Grandio Ascent 8x8 Shown In Image GREENHOUSE USER MANUAL © 2013 Grandio Greenhouses, Backyard Living Source Inc. All rights reserved 2015 Manual Edition Extendable Greenhouses...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    City or Municipality ordinances and HOA’s, as you may need a permit or documentation before you build. CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT at: Contact your insurance company to make sure your Grandio Greenhouse will 1-866-448-8231 be covered on your policy. Hours: 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. Monday through Call your local utilities companies before digging.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Before beginning assembly, read the instruc- tions and identify all parts using the hardware identifier and parts list on pages 67-76. Complete assembly and proper usage are essential to reduce the risk of accident or injury when using your Grandio Greenhouse. CAUTION:...

  • Page 4: Prepare For Assembly

    Pre-read pages 6-9 for base kit assembly information. 8X8 GRANDIO ASCENT BARN STYLE Go to www.grandiogreenhouses.com for founda- GREENHOUSE DIMENSIONS tion ideas and tour our online learning center for tips, tricks and videos for putting your greenhouse together.

  • Page 5: Diagram Of Assembled Grandio Elite 8X8

    DIAGRAM SHOWS THE ASSEMBLED (8’x8’ BASIC CONFIGURATION) BA-S1 L08A (GRA-ASC-8A & GRA-ASC-8P & GRA-BA-8) 8x8 ASCENT KIT INCLUDES, FRONT, 606-WS 606-WS 606-WS 606-WS BACK, BASE AND SIDES. 604-L 604-R 602D LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE 601A-B 601A-B 603B 603B L08B-X L08B-X 623B L08A-X L08A-X...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION STEPS STEP ONE: BASE ASSEMBLY Introduction............1 Safety Instructions..........2 STEP TWO: FRONT ASSEMBLY Prepare For Assembly..........3 Diagram of Assembled Grandio Elite 8x8..4 Base Kit Assembly Information......6 STEP THREE: BACK ASSEMBLY Base Kit Parts Lists..........7 Base Kit Assembly and Installation.....8-9 Front Assembly..........10-15 STEP FOUR: MIDDLE ASSEMBLY Back Assembly..........16-20...

  • Page 7: Base Kit Assembly Information

    BASE KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Pre-Plan The Placement Of Your Structure Allow enough room to get a wheel barrow in and around your structure. Be sure the orientation will allow for proper drainage in and around your greenhouse. It is recommended that you place your greenhouse in an area of your property that receives the most sunlight but is also somewhat protected by trees, fencing or your home for wind protection and also to keep the temperature up during early spring and late fall.

  • Page 8: Base Kit Parts Lists

    BASE KIT PARTS LIST FOR 8’X8’ GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY BA-S1 97 3/8 in / 2474 mm BA-S03 M6*14 94 1/4 in / 2394 mm BOLT BA-S2 BA-M03 BA-C3 5 7/16 in 138 mm CLIP BA-A1 9 13/16 in / 250 mm...

  • Page 9: Base Kit Assembly And Installation

    BASE KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Slide the BA-C3 into the BA-S1, slide the BA-S2 into the BA-C3, align the holes and push together to an even and tight position and use the BA-S03 bolt and BA-M03 collard nut combo, tighten the collard nut on the inside of the base kit using the 10mm wrench or nut driver.
  • Page 10 If surface is uneven you may want Make sure base is squared GRANDIO T I P to purchase large washers that and level before setting will fit under the base and allow anchor into concrete.

  • Page 11: Front Assembly

    W02T W02T We recommend watching GRANDIO T I P our how to assembly videos with tricks and tips for easier assebly and installation of your Grandio Greenhouse at: 603A www.grandiogreenhouses.com Y2-1 Y2-2 Lay flat on ground to GRANDIO T I P assemble the front frame of your greenhouse.
  • Page 12 FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY CONTINUED ALWAYS ASSEMBLE FRONT HORIZONTAL Use W01 bracket to attach the (2) 601B’s together with the 603C, secure parts with the S05 fasteners provided as shown in . Pre thread W01 ML01 fasteners with S05 for ease of installation, only turn a 603E few times.
  • Page 13 619. INSIDE INSIDE OUTSIDE INSIDE Make sure the hole on the GRANDIO T I P 601A-FL and 601A-FR Inside View face to the front of greenhouse for future of the L21 and L28 bracket that holds the door header in place.
  • Page 14 Insert the Y2-2 and Y2-1 polycarbonate panels 603B 603B into the track of the 603B. 601A-FL 601A-FR 606-WS 606-WS L08D 603B Inside View 603B L08D 601A-FR 604-R GRANDIO Transparent Film S04/ T I P ML01 Outside Greenhouse 601A-FR 604A-R Opal White Film Polycarbonate Inside Greenhouse Panel...
  • Page 15 FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY CONTINUED ALWAYS ASSEMBLE FRONT HORIZONTAL 2.12 Move roof and front section together and align the WG02’s into the 601A’s, and align the S04/ML01’s on the W02T’s into the 604’s. Insure a snug t between the W02T’s, 601B’s and 601A’s and then tighten the S05 screws as shown in .
  • Page 16 604-L ML01 L08A-X L08A-X 601A-FL 601A-FR Set front aside in a shaded GRANDIO T I P area, do not lay on grass, prolonged sunlight through the polycarbon- 606-WS 606-WS ate panels will burn if placed directly on top of plants during the intense sun of the day.

  • Page 17: Back Assembly

    This image shows the inside view of the back wall assembly. All parts for back assembly will be found in box GRA-ELI-8A and GRA-ELI-8P. We recommend that you assemble the back wall on a tarp. GRANDIO Transparent Film T I P...
  • Page 18 BACK CONTINUED ALWAYS ASSEMBLE BACK HORIZONTAL Prethread all S05 Screws into the W01 and W02’s, only turn a few times, see WG01 Use W01 bracket to attach the (2) 601B’s WG02 WG02 together as shown in diagram Attach (2) W02’s to the (2) 601B’s as shown in diagram 601B Attach (2) 601A-B’s to L08A using S04/ML01...
  • Page 19 BACK CONTINUED ALWAYS ASSEMBLE BACK HORIZONTAL Attach (4) 606-WS’s to L08A as shown in diagram Insert the Y1 polycarbonate panels into the grooves of 601A-B’s, 602D’s and 602C. Make sure Y1 panels are inserted into 606-WS as shown in Y4-2 Y4-1 Set (4) 603B’s on top of the Y1’s that are now in place.
  • Page 20 BACK CONTINUED ALWAYS ASSEMBLE BACK HORIZONTAL Attach the roof to the back wall use W01 fastener to 602C and the (2) W02’s to the (2) 601A-B’s using the S05 fasteners as shown in diagram , pre thread all screws for easiest installation, tighten when flush with frame and square. 601B 601B 603A...
  • Page 21 602D Inside View 602D L08B-X L08A L08B-X L08B-X ML01 602D 602D Square by loosening bolts GRANDIO T I P attached to the tops of the L08B-X, use measuring tape to make sure corners to corner measures the same.

  • Page 22: Middle Assembly

    S04/ML01 fasteners as shown in Person (1) must continue to hold up the front wall! BA-S1 BA-S2 You will need a minimum of GRANDIO T I P (2) people to complete the BA-S1 middle assembly of your greenhouse. The more people the merrier at this stage of assembly.
  • Page 23 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED Attach L08C-X to 601A and the BA-S2 with S04/ML01 on both sides as shown in with the nut and bolt combos. Attach the front section 619 to the base using S04/ML01 fasteners as shown in , then attach the threshold support to the inside of the 619 with (4) self tapping screws included in the package, see 601B 601A...
  • Page 24 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED Have one person hold the front vertically while the other attaches the font section to the base with W05/S04/ML01 fasten- ers as shown in . The (4) W05 clips will catch the under edge of the front base kit and then slide upward attach- ing to the bottom of the 601A’s and the 604’s, you will switch out the hardware that was originally used to the W05 Clips.
  • Page 25 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED Attach back wall 601A’s with back base corners using S04/ML01 on both sides as shown in Attach bottom of L08C-X to rear section of base kit with S04/ML01, as shown in . Attach the L08C-X to the 601A as shown in , make sure the S04/ML01 combos are tight.
  • Page 26 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED With 2 people, attach the ridge to front and back by sliding into place as Side Angle View shown in , using S04/ML01 fasteners attach the 607 to the 601B’s. for how the nal orientation should be. Inside View 601B 601B...
  • Page 27 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED 4.10 Before you attach the 609 you will need to loosen the ML01 (nut) attached to the tops of the L08C-X. Inside View Inside View Note: Loosen nuts on only one side at a time, i.e. right front 601B LOOSEN corner, right rear corner.
  • Page 28 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED 4.10 Before you attach the 602A’s to the sides of the greenhouse you will need to loosen the ML01 (nut) attached to the L08C-X and the base. See diagram . Remove and set aside the L08D-X supports. 1.
  • Page 29 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED 4.11 ttach (2) 602B’s to 609’s and 607’s as shown in diagram on both sides of the upper roof section. Note the exact placement on the outside see Do not attach remaining 602B’s to lower roof section until roof vents are attached.
  • Page 30 , after all roof vents are positioned. 4.14 Attach all remaining 602B’s after roof vents are positioned. PC sheet Note Correct Orientation Outside View Screwdriver Place roof windows in GRANDIO T I P desired location before attaching all 602B’s.
  • Page 31 PC sheet Y6-Panel OUTSIDE 606-WS OUTSIDE L08C Make sure the UV coated GRANDIO T I P side of the panel faces outward as indicated on the panels. Avoid placing the polycarbonate panels in the sun or near plants until fully assembled.
  • Page 32 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED 4.17 To ensure there is no gap in roof vent Inside view of 603C position 603B as shown in . Connect 603B 603B to middle of 602B’s using W04 bracket as shown in 603B 602B 4.18 Attach HQC01 to 616 with the Z04 screws see , close roof vent and attach the handle onto HQC02 middle pin (the...
  • Page 33 609-WS Inside inside 609-WS PC Sheet PC Sheet Note that there are two GRANDIO T I P parts labeled 609 & 609-WS, one is the gutter support, the other is a clip that ts under poly- carbonate panels inside greenhouse.
  • Page 34 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED 4.22 Attach end caps to the ridge and gutters on both front and back as shown below. Squeeze a small amount of rubberized silicone or construction adhesive into the ends of ridge to secure pressure t end caps. It is recommended J602A-E to caulk any areas that may allow water penetration such as at the gutter end caps and at the base corners to seal...
  • Page 35 DOOR ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM This image shows the inside view of Right Door Assembly. All parts for door assembly will be found in box GRA-ELI-8A and GRA-ELI-8P. Use the #2 head Phillips Screw Driver for installation. 622-R Side View 623A 622-R Side View 623A Double...

  • Page 36: Door Assembly

    Use the Z01 screws to attach the 622 to the 623B, 623A and 620 as shown in Insert Y6 windows into position as shown in 623A 623A 623A Side View 623B 623B 623B OPTIONAL Inside View Bottom GRANDIO Transparent Film View T I P Outside Greenhouse J08A J08A Polycarbonate Opal White Film Panel Inside Greenhouse...
  • Page 37 DOOR ASSEMBLY CONTINUED Insert J08A into the bottom of the 622, note the bottom has a groove see Attach the 622-L to the 623B, 623A and 620 using the Z01 screws as shown in Follow the same instructions for the other door making sure that the 622-L and 622-R with the double ball catch match up so doors will latch closed and slide properly 623A 622-R...
  • Page 38 DOOR INSTALLATION Slide the (2) S02 bolts down the track of the L21, align with the holes on the 603D door header. With one person inside the greenhouse line up hanging door track L21 with door header 603D, move bolts on L21 to line up with bolt holes on door header 603A.
  • Page 39 DOOR INSTALLATION Separately slide the top of the doors in the left and right side of L21, see diagram , until they latch in the middle. Attach the door handles 622-HNDL to both doors using the 622-HNDL-NUT/BOLT provided to both doors as shown below in , and Bottom...
  • Page 40 DOOR INSTALLATION 5.10 Attach L28 to L21 with S04/ML01, and L28 to 601A with S02/ML01 as shown below in diagram . Check that the L21 and L28’s are square. 603A Attach (2) J07 to the ends of L21 see . The L28 should align square to the 601A.

  • Page 41: Interior Roof Supports

    602B Attach the BZ-1’s to the roof line as shown 602B BZ-1 in diagram with the S04/ML01. Use CZ-1’s to support the interior wall at the eave using 602B the S04/ML01. See diagram Use S04/ML01 to attach the L08C’s to 601B’s and 602B’s on the inside of roof 602B 602B...

  • Page 42: Gra-Eli-8A Parts List

    (GRA-ASC-8A) GRANDIO ASCENT 8’X8’ ALUMINUM PACKING LIST GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY 52 1/2 in / 1334 mm 21 3/4 in / 553 mm 606-WS 601A-B BACK CORNERS WINDOW SEAL 52 1/2 in / 1334 mm...
  • Page 43 (GRA-ASC-8A) GRANDIO ASCENT 8’X8’ ALUMINUM PACKING LIST GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY L08C M6*20 94 1/4 in / 2394 mm L08D 24 3/4 in / 614 mm ML01/S04 M6*10 M6*14 L08A-X 48 7/8 in /1242 mm...
  • Page 44 (GRA-ASC-8A) GRANDIO ASCENT 8’X8’ ALUMINUM PACKING LIST GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY 622-HNDL DOOR HANDLES Y6-CAP CAP FOR Y6 PANELS 622-HNDL DOOR HARDWARE NUT/BOLT 21 7/16 in / 545 mm 95 1/2 in / 2425 mm...
  • Page 45 (GRA-ASC-8P) GRANDIO ASCENT 8’X8’ PANEL PACKING LIST GRAPHIC PART # SIZE/LOCATION WIDTH HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 22 3/4 in / 578 mm 44 in / 1118 mm LOWER BACK WALL PANEL Y2-1 22 3/4 in / 578 mm 8 1/4in / 209 mm...
  • Page 46 NOTES NOTES...

  • Page 47: Warranty

    Grandio Greenhouse Limited Lifetime Warranty 1. Grandio Greenhouses are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material or workmanship for ten years from the date of original retail purchase on all plastic panels. Additionally the aluminium frame is warrantied for life. The word “defects” is de ned as imperfections that impair the use of the product.
  • Page 48 GRANDIO G R E E N H O U S E S 2015 Model Grandio Ascent 8x8 GREENHOUSE USER MANUAL KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE CONTACT US IF YOU NEED HELP HAVE MISSING OR DAMAGED PARTS GRANDIOGREENHOUSES.COM BACKYARD LIVING SOURCE, INC.

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