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Domestic tunnelhouse Greenhouse
Guide to erect 2.74m (9') greenhouses.
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- Page 1 Redpath Ideal Greenhouses Pty Ltd Redpath® Trading as A.C.N. 065 029 996 A.B.N. 43 869 342 552 R.S.D. 4, Rohs Road, Bendigo East, Vic, 3539 PHONE: (03) 5441 8284 FAX: (03) 5441 4164 Email: admin@redpath.com.au Web: www.redpath.com.au Domestic tunnelhouse Greenhouse Guide to erect 2.74m (9') greenhouses.
- Page 2 Stage 1: Site set out Select a site as flat as possible. (Fig 1) or alternatively...
- Page 3 Stage 2: Footings The footing (foundation) pipes approx. 500mm long are set into the ground at 2.0m centre to centre down each side and 2.74m centre to centre across the greenhouse. Drive these into the ground keeping the tops all level and approx. 150mm above ground (flat ground) in both directions. Please Note: It is recommended that you drill a hole near the bottom of each footing pipe, then place a rod through the hole and set the footing in concrete, to make a more permanent structure.
- Page 4 Stage 4: Hoops If you’re curved pipe section (Hoops) are cut in half. (Fig 5) Note: Don’t separate taped sections (Hoop pairs) until ready to assemble each hoop. Both section of the one hoop should be taped together with a sleeve already attached to one end. To assemble place sleeved end into other marked or painted curved section and tek into place.
- Page 5 Stage 5: Spacer Pipe Three rows of spacer pipes are supplied to clamp between the hoops. One row in the apex (Centre of roof) of the framework, the other two rows on either side. (Fig 7) The fixing clamps covering the join between the hoops and upright posts (Fig 8) and “T” clamps at ends. (Fig 8a) (Fig 7) (Fig 8)
- Page 6 Stage 6: Door Post Door posts are 25mm x 25mm steel they are driven into the ground at each end directly under the hoop, (centred) to make a door opening a nominal 665mm wide. (Use the door head to get correct width). The door head is fixed by tek screw through the Aluminium Lockstrip®...
- Page 7 Stage 8: Lockstrip on door post Attach Lockstrip base to the door posts with the rounded edge facing outwards away from the door as shown below in Fig 14. (Fig 14) Stage 9: Attaching Polyguard Tape Wipe down the hoops with a clean rag to remove protective coating and apply the felt tape. This is supplied for sticking to the top edge of the hoops and outer edges of the spacer pipes and side posts to prevent any heat transfer from the hoop into the cover.
- Page 8 Stage 10: Covering your greenhouse To cover the greenhouse, pick a calm day. Place the cover evenly over the frame with equal overhang on all four sides. (Fig 16) (Fig 16) Make sure the cover is pulled firmly down before you secure the sides into the alloy. It is important that the cover is held into the alloy base with the L shaped PVC and this in turn is held in place with the L “button”...
- Page 9 Finished door (Fig 18) The doors are hinged into place, the hinge is attached to the post by placement under the Lockstrip®, tek screws are fitted through the Lockstrip® and then hinge (Fig 19). The doors are then covered with polythene that is held in place with Lockstrip®.
- Page 10 Australia. Check with your horticultural consultant as to ideal film type for crop suitability. Pro-rata warranty applies from invoice date. These guidelines to be read in conjunction with: a) Redpath greenhouse film installation guidelines. b) Redpath Lockstrip installation guidelines.
- Page 11 (such as, but not limited to, loss of profits, loss of business or claims by third parties) arising from any cause whatsoever and Redpath Ideal Greenhouses Pty. Ltd.’s total liability to the buyer and generally in respect of Products shall be as set out in this clause.
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Page 12: Warranty Claims
Duratough 180 micron AF, Super D4 152 micron, Hortiplus X30 150 micron and other greenhouse films supplied by Redpath in New Zealand are backed with a Pro-rata Ultra Violet Warranty Only (see below). Full details on warranty cover and conditions are available upon request. Any warranty claims against these products should be directed in writing to your original supplier or Redpath Ideal Greenhouses Pty. - Page 13 Individual greenhouse designs each have their own preferred or simplest film installation technique. Please contact Redpath or a skinning contractor for any specific advice you may require. The following information lists some of the common techniques used but this information is not all-inclusive for all situations. Note: Take usual safety precautions if working off the ground.
- Page 14 This may incur additional labour costs. Follow the greenhouse film handling guidelines & Lockstrip installation instructions as attached to ensure general cover longevity and reliability. Please note Redpath suppliers statement in current Redpath Catalogue. © Redpath Ideal Greenhouses Pty. Ltd.
- Page 15 REDPATH LOCKSTRIP & INSTALLATION / USER GUIDELINES To be read in conjunction with a) Redpath greenhouse film handling guidelines b) Redpath greenhouse film installation guidelines c) Redpath supplier’s statement in current catalogue (1) Locking Clip, 125/150mm apart. Steel or Timber fastening (2) White U.P.V.C.
- Page 16 & your design engineer will be needed. LOCKSTRIP FILM CLIPPING PROCESS Always begin any clipping in middle of sheet and work toward corners. Read Redpath film installation & film handling guidelines before proceeding. a) Use a batten or similar to roll the film edge and draw it across the Lockstrip groove.
- Page 17 Part One: Fastening the Part Two: Tensioning the film over the aluminium jaw & IMPORTANT Part Three: alloy base. position the first UPVC channel insert. REMINDER NOTES! Install the 1. The base of the Duralock2 must be 5. Tension the film over the jaw of aluminium. The correct assembly process Locking Bead fully supported by a structural rail.
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