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GROWSPAN
ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS
GrowSpan
Round Premium
Extra Tall High Tunnel Buildings
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STK#
DIMENSIONS
PB01752R6
42' W x 15' H x 72' L
Revision date: 01.01.20
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  • Page 1 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ GrowSpan Round Premium ™ Extra Tall High Tunnel Buildings Photo may show a different but similar model. ©2020 GrowSpan™ All Rights Reserved. Reproduction is prohibited without permission. STK# DIMENSIONS PB01752R6 42' W x 15' H x 72' L...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Never erect the structure under power lines. READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN. • Identify whether underground cables and pipes are Thank you for purchasing this Growspan™ high tunnel. present before preparing the site or anchoring the When properly assembled and maintained, this product will structure.
  • Page 3: Assembly Procedure

    GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE REQUIRED TOOLS Following the instructions as presented will help ensure the The following list identifies the main tools needed to proper assembly of your high tunnel. Failing to follow these assemble the shelter.
  • Page 4 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED MATERIALS — Baseboard, Ribbon Boards, & Wood Screws Baseboards and ribbon boards are optional, but recommended, for buildings with roll-up sides. Materials for baseboards and ribbon boards are not included and are supplied by customer.
  • Page 5 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts and show you how they are used. (Some parts are not shown.) 102717 CC6212 & 102569 QH1404 FA4482B 103544 Gearbox Drive...
  • Page 6 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ Round Premium Extra Tall High Tunnel OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your high tunnel. For additional details, see section Assembling the High Tunnel Components. See illustration below to identify main parts of high tunnel.
  • Page 7 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ 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 building site.
  • Page 8 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE (CONTINUED) 11. Using the remaining ground posts, drive the center Space below is reserved for customer notes. ground posts in the same manner as the side ground posts.
  • Page 9 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ ASSEMBLING THE ROUND STYLE STORAGE MASTER FRAME COMPONENTS 42R1902 42R1903 NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the frame. 42R1902 42R1902 INTERIOR RAFTER ASSEMBLY 42R1902 42R1902 This section is an overview of the process for assembling your interior rafters.
  • Page 10 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ END RAFTER ASSEMBLY 42R1902 Complete the following steps for the two (2) end rafters 42R1903 42R1902 only. 42R1902 1. Select the required couplers, clamps and pipes needed 42R1902 42R1902 to assemble an end rafter. Arrange these on a flat surface and assemble rafter as shown below.
  • Page 11: Frame Assembly

    GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ ASSEMBLE AND PRE-MARK THE PURLINS 5. Continue to mark the purlin in 72" intervals until all locations are marked. These marks help to maintain Pre-marking the purlins speeds the assembly process the 72" on-center rafter spacing of the shelter during and eliminates the need to measure each purlin as it is assembly.
  • Page 12 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ATTENTION: Do not allow the center support pipe to extend into the opening that remains for the upper 3. Secure the leg pipes to the ground posts top hole using purlin.
  • Page 13 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 14. Tighten the cross connectors and end clamps on the 17. Once all rafters are set and all purlins are in place and rafters to secure the first purlin pipes.
  • Page 14 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) Strut Assembly Procedure 20. Slide the center support into the center pocket of the 1. After the rafter assembly is complete, verify that the end panel. Be sure to position the drilled holes in the band clamps are in the proper location.
  • Page 15 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ BASEBOARD INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED) Gather the parts Space below is reserved for customer notes. • Treated or recycled plastic lumber (supplied by customer). RECOMMENDED: 2" X 6". • 5/16" x 3" Lag Bolts (FAJ117B) NOTE: The following procedure describes one way to install the recommended baseboards.
  • Page 16: Cable Assembly

    GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ CABLE ASSEMBLY Cable assemblies provide diagonal bracing for the building. Each cable assembly includes the following items: • Cable • Turnbuckle (1) • Cable thimbles (2) • Cable clamps (4) Turnbuckle Cable Clamps...
  • Page 17: Cable Placement

    GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ TIGHTEN THE CABLING 1. After attaching both cable assemblies to the building frame, return to the first turnbuckle and tighten the cables. NOTE: Tighten the cables in each section evenly so that the frame remains plumb.
  • Page 18 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ FINISH ROUGH EDGES ATTACH END PANELS Gather the parts CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not install end panels on a windy day. • Duct tape (supplied by customer) Gather the parts: •...
  • Page 19 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ ATTACH END PANELS (CONTINUED) 5. At the top center position, secure the panel to the Space below is reserved for customer notes. backside of the end rafter pipe using a fabric clip and a Tek screw.
  • Page 20 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ MAIN COVER INSTALLATION Assembly Procedure After the end panels are installed, install the main cover. 1. Using the pipe joint between the drilled leg pipe and The steps to install the main cover include:...
  • Page 21 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL POLY LATCH U-CHANNEL (CONTINUED) 2. Make small holes along the edge of the cover at evenly spaced intervals and tie rope to the cover. (The length 2. After attaching the double poly latch U-Channel to the...
  • Page 22 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (CONTINUED) 9. After securing the first side, move to the remaining side and secure it in place. 5. Continue adding the spring into the U-Channel at the top of the first end rafter. Ensure that an even amount of the cover is exposed and maintained along the edge of the frame as it is attached.
  • Page 23 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (CONTINUED) 15. Place and center a side roll-up panel along one side of the frame. 11. Continue to attach the single U-Channel sections to the 16. Attach side roll-up panel to the frame using the rafters (or ribbon board if used) and work toward the same procedures as the top cover (Steps 4-9).
  • Page 24 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL THE ROLL-UP SIDE ASSEMBLIES ATTACH CONDUIT TO MAIN COVER ROLL-UP SIDE The instructions below describe how to install a single Gather the parts: roll-up sidewall assembly for one side of the frame. The •...
  • Page 25 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY 4. With lower end of the channel approximately 4" off the ground, position the channel along the rafter at the end Gather the Parts: of the building where the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly will be located.
  • Page 26 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 12. Slide the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly onto the aluminum channel from the ground end. (This is the 8. Slide the Twist-of-the-Wrist mounting plate over the free end of the channel.) long bolts and secure the plate with two lock nuts.
  • Page 27 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL ANTI-BILLOW ROPES 4. Attach the remaining eye screws and eyebolts using the diagram below as a pattern guide. Gather the Parts: • Eye Screws and Eyebolts ROPE • Anti-Billow Rope •...
  • Page 28 If the shelter is moved, inspect all parts and connections before reassembling. • For replacement or missing parts, call 1-800-245-9881 for assistance. NOTE: With the exception of engineered buildings, GrowSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any tested loading criteria. Revision date: 01.01.20...
  • Page 29 ROUND PREMIUM EXTRA TALL HIGH TUNNELS ™ 15'-0" Height 3'-10 9/16" Sidewall Height QUICK START GUIDE 42'-0" 42' Wide Round Premium Extra Tall High Tunnel F F R R O O N N T T Grid Represents 12" Squares Revision date: 01.01.20...
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