The Greenhouse People Silverline Tips & Techniques

Please read all information before you begin, some of the tips and techniques may
save you a lot of time and frustration later on. These help sheets should be used in
conjunction with the manufactures instruction manual.
Safety:
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Some of the components in this kit may cause injury if not used sensibly. When
handling any of the metal components and during glazing please take care and
wear gloves, goggles and ear protectors when you judge necessary.
OUR TOUGHENED GLASS SIZES ARE DIFFERENT FROM THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE MANUFACTURERS
MANUAL. OUR GLAZING PLAN CAN BE FOUND AT THE BACK OF THESE AMENDMENT SHEETS!
Please take extra CARE handling toughened glass. It is extremely vulnerable to BREAKAGE at the edges and in
particular, the CORNERS. When you are MOVING it, please take care not to brush the EDGES of the glass
against concrete etc.. as it can SHATTER or BREAK very easily. Likewise, it should ALWAYS be stacked on
wooden bearers, or cardboard, or carpet, or anything to avoid direct contact with a hard floor.
Once the glass is installed into the frame the whole structure becomes much more RIGID.
If you are unsure about anything to do with your greenhouse please ring us on 01782 388811.
Preparation:
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Bear in mind that constructing your greenhouse can take
some time, you may need to leave it and come back to it.
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The more space available in which to work the better, a
large clean, clear garage floor is ideal or a flat lawn area.
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Tidy your work space prior to assembly. This will reduce
the chances of loosing any of the smaller components.
It is a good idea to find a tub for all your nut and bolts etc...
Organising your components:
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On opening your main greenhouse box DO NOT UNWRAP
any of the labelled bundles until they are required.
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Assess each component in accordance with the parts list.
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Separate like from like components.
Tools advise:
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You will save yourself a lot of time by purchasing a 10mm
nut spinner (see picture), it is much quicker and easier to
use than a 10mm spanner (also pictured). You may have
an attachment in a ratchet set that will suit this job.
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Other tools that may be may be required are shown in the
picture to the right.
Using the manufacturers manual:
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Read the information relevant to each stage of construction
immediately before you begin.
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Study each drawing carefully before you begin each stage
of construction.
Additional help from 'The Greenhouse People'.
Toughened and Horticultural Glass
VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The toughened glass in particular is very resilient to face on DAMAGE.
SILVERLINE
PTO