LOCATION Choose the proper location for best results. The following suggestions and Thank you for purchasing this GrowSpan Roll-Up Pro Tunnel. When precautions will help determine whether the selected location is the best properly assembled and maintained, this product will provide years of location.
Important Information REQUIRED TOOLS ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE The following list identifies the main tools needed to assemble the shelter. Following the instructions as presented will help ensure proper tunnel assembly. Failing to follow these steps may result in an improperly Additional tools and supports may be needed. assembled and anchored high tunnel and may void all warranty and •...
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Shelter Care and Maintenance SHELTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE Proper care and maintenance of the low pro tunnel is important. Check the Space below is reserved for customer notes. following items periodically to properly maintain the shelter: • Regularly check cover to ensure it remains tight and in proper repair. •...
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Important Information The following graphics will help identify the different parts. (Some parts are not shown.) 104642 FAMF01B 102198 Spring for Aluminum 110155 Aluminum Bar 102856 102548 102197 A-Angle Bracket Fender Washer U-Channel (Black/Silver Cover only) End Clamp Cross Connector Aluminum (Film Cover only) U-Channel...
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Prepare and Square Building Site PREPARE BUILDING SITE SQUARE SITE: GENERAL STEPS A level site is required to accurately and safely construct building. Consult 1. Identify a corner where a ground post will be set, drive a stake, and the services of a qualified contractor to properly grade and prepare site. string a line the building width.
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Set Ground Posts MARK SITE AND DIG POST HOLES FOR CONCRETE These steps describe marking all ground post locations and digging holes. For some sites, it may not be possible to complete the procedure in this manner. An alternative procedure such as working from one end of the building toward the other may be necessary.
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Set Ground Posts SET GROUND POSTS ATTENTION: Ground posts include pre-drilled rafter mounting bolt holes and holes to attach baseboards. Position holes to point outside/inside the frame. Required parts and equipment: • Ground Posts • Equipment to level and brace posts NOTE: Concrete (customer-supplied) is required to secure all ground post in the holes.
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Assemble Rafters ASSEMBLE RAFTER Gather parts: After site is prepared and an inventory of parts is complete, • Rafter pipes: LPT166ES1W20, LPT166PS1W20, & 166S0755 continue with rafter assembly. • FA4472B Tek screws NOTE: All rafter assemblies include rafter tubes and purlin clamps. Consult •...
Assemble Frame Gather parts: FRAME ASSEMBLY • Assembled rafters, 102856 end clamps, & 102548 cross connectors Use the diagrams and information that follows to assemble the main frame. • FAG336B (5/16” x 2-1/2”) bolts & FALB02B (5/16”) nuts • 1.315" Pipe: 131S075 & 131P0xxx (where x represent length of last pipe) ATTENTION: Rafters are heavy.
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Assemble Frame Gather parts: FRAME ASSEMBLY – continued • 104642 brackets and FA4474B Tek screws • 102897 1.5" x 1.5" x 99" square tube & 104779 (24' & 48' long 8. Continue adding rafters, cross connectors, and purlin pipes to complete frames) or S15P048 (for 36' long frame) frame assembly.
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End Panel Installation Gather parts: END PANEL INSTALLATION • (2) End panels • Fabric Clips: CC6213 (for 1.66" rafters) End panel installation typically occurs before stabilizer bar, cover, and baseboards (if • For One Panel: 1.315" Pipe: (3) 131S075 & (1) 131P0255 used) are installed.
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End Panel Installation END PANEL INSTALLATION – continued 4. Ensure conduit is outside pocket in door section of end panel. Attach each end of conduit to ground post using Tek screws and QH1330 brackets. 3. Measure between end rafter ground posts to determine final conduit QH1330 Bracket &...
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End Panel Installation END PANEL INSTALLATION – continued 5. Fold panel so it rests on top of conduit. 6. With assistance, carefully lift panel into NOTE: Reinstall screw after end panel position and wrap material around rafter. install is complete. Hold in position.
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Baseboard Installation — Recommended BASEBOARD INSTALLATION — RECOMMENDED ATTENTION: A baseboard is not required; however, depending on desired results, it helps seal the area Gather parts: between the ground and stabilizer bar once stabilizer • 2" x 6" treated lumber (supplied by customer). bar is installed along each side of tunnel frame.
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Curtain Stabilizer Bar Installation CURTAIN STABILIZER BAR INSTALLATION—115287 The curtain stabilizer bar secures the lower end of the retractable cover when it is closed (or down). Stabilizer bar is installed just above the baseboard (if present), which is attached at ground level. Secure stabilizer bar to each ground post using an FA4472B Tek screw.
Cover Installation – Blackout Material (B) & Film (C) COVER INSTALLATION Black/silver (B) and clear film (C) cover installations are described in this section. Consult cover details page in Quick Start section before continuing for general overview of connections. Pay close attention to instructions that pertain to the cover material shipped with your tunnel. Gather parts: WARNING: To prevent damage to cover and to prevent serious personal injury, DO NOT attempt to install main...
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Cover Installation – Blackout Material (B) & Film (C) COVER INSTALLATION – continued 6. With material weighted down along one frame side, have assistants carefully roll or fold material from free end up to peak. Keep cover tight and square on frame during this process.
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Attach Cover Conduit Gather parts: ATTACH COVER CONDUIT Cover conduit is used to roll cover to peak of tunnel frame. • CC6212 fabric clips • FA4474B Tek screws Complete these steps: 1. With cover edge weighted down and stretched evenly along side of frame, place assembled cover conduit on edge of cover. 2.
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Spin Handle Installation Gather parts: SPIN HANDLE INSTALLATION • 103395 spin handle & 131P036 spin handle extension With cover material installed and roll-up conduits attached to both edges of cover, continue by assembling and attaching spin handles. • 103396 universal joint & FA4474B Tek screws Complete these steps: •...
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Hook & Loop Fastener Installation Gather parts: HOOK & LOOP FASTENER INSTALLATION • FA4110 hook fastener strip Attach hook & loop fasteners to help secure cover when it is closed. Install in areas noted below. • FA4115 loop fastener strip Top Center •...
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Hook & Loop Fastener Installation ATTENTION: End rafters are at HOOK & LOOP FASTENER INSTALLATION – continued end of the frame; mid rafters are Top Center between end rafters. 36" Mid Rafter Layout 12" HOOK & LOOP LOCATION GUIDE – MID RAFTERS •...
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Hook & Loop Fastener Installation WARNING: Never leave cover partially open. Roll cover to HOOK & LOOP FASTENER INSTALLATION – continued peak and lock, or close cover and lock in stabilizer bar to prevent damage or injury. Photos show installed hook & loop fasteners. As cover is rolled to top, fasteners End Rafter Layout separate and allow cover to open.
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Quick Start Guide 20' Wide Frame Customer-Supplied Baseboard (Optional) 2' Embedment GrowSpan ™ Roll-Up Low Pro Tunnel ATTENTION: Diagram shows optional baseboard installed below stabilizer bar. If baseboard is not used, install stabilizer bar at ground level. 113463_64_65HBC Revision date: 08.27.19...
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20' Wide Rafter Profile with Grid 1'-5 7/16" 9'-2 5/16" 8 11/16" 2'-5 1/4" GROUND LEVEL Customer-Supplied Customer-Supplied 2'-0" Baseboard (Optional) Baseboard (Optional) EMBEDMENT 19'-11 1/2" CENTER TO CENTER OF GROUND POSTS ATTENTION: Diagram shows optional baseboard installed below stabilizer bar.
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20' Wide Rafter – Front Profile ALUMINUM BAR [110155] IF APPLICABLE RAFTER [LPT166PS1W20] SPLICE SPLICE RAFTER [166S0755] RAFTER[166S0755] SPLICE SPLICE PURLIN BRACKET PURLIN BRACKET END [102856] END [102856] MID [102548] MID [102548] 1'-2 3/4" 2'-5 1/4" RAFTER [LPT166ES1W20] RAFTER [LPT166ES1W20] STABILIZER BAR [115287] STABILIZER BAR [115287] GROUND LEVEL...
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Side Profile - 24' Length PEAK PURLIN SIDEWALL PURLIN STABILIZER BAR CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED BASEBOARD (OPTIONAL) GROUND LEVEL 2'-0" EMBEDMENT 4'-0" RAFTER SPACING 24'-0" CENTER TO CENTER OF GROUND POSTS 131S075 (3) & 131P0735 (1) SIDEWALL PURLIN & ROLLUP CONDUIT 102897 (2) & 104779 (1) PEAK PURLIN 115287 (2) STABILIZER BAR...
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Side Profile - 36' Length PEAK PURLIN SIDEWALL PURLIN STABILIZER BAR CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED BASEBOARD (OPTIONAL) GROUND LEVEL 2'-0" EMBEDMENT 4'-0" RAFTER SPACING 36'-0" CENTER TO CENTER OF GROUND POSTS 131S075 (5) & 131P0735 (1) SIDEWALL PURLIN & ROLLUP CONDUIT 102897 (4) & S15P048 (1) PEAK PURLIN 115287 (3) STABILIZER BAR...
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Side Profile - 48' Length PEAK PURLIN SIDEWALL PURLIN STABILIZER BAR CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED BASEBOARD (OPTIONAL) GROUND LEVEL 2'-0" EMBEDMENT 4'-0" RAFTER SPACING 48'-0" CENTER TO CENTER OF GROUND POSTS 131S075 (7) & 131P0735 (1) SIDEWALL PURLIN & ROLLUP CONDUIT 102897 (5) & 104779 (1) PEAK PURLIN 115287 (4) STABILIZER BAR...
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Frame Connection Details (install through side of pipe) VIEW 1 VIEW 2 VIEW 3 *NOTE: (install through side of tube) VIEW 4 VIEW 5 VIEW 6 Center of Post VIEW 7 VIEW 8 VIEW 9 Revision date: 08.27.19 113463_64_65HBC...
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Cover Details NOTE: BLACKOUT COVER WILL BE ATTACHED NOTE: CLEAR FILM COVER WILL BE ATTACHED BETWEEN ALUMINUM BAR AND PURLIN TO U-CHANNEL WITH POLYLOCK SPRING (2X) #12 X 1" TEK SCREW EVERY 17" POLYLOCK SPRING [102198] ALUMINUM BAR [110155] CLEAR FILM BLACKOUT MATERIAL U-CHANNEL [102197] PURLIN (1.5"...
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Additional Photos for Reference Photo above shows frame with film cover. Cross connectors secure side purlin to rafters. Stabilizer bar is shown secured to outside of frame and runs near ground level the full length of the frame. There is no baseboard. Actual frame may differ from example shown in photo. Revision date: 08.27.19 113463_64_65HBC...
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