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Summer Greenhouses GREENHOUSE 185 Assembly instructions for the 6x8 Aluminium Greenhouse 185 PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING Summer Greenhouses – phone us free on 0800 9777 828...
The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses INTRODUCTION CONTENTS PAGE NO. Thank you for buying the 6 x 8 Greenhouse 185. Introduction Please read carefully through these instructions before beginning to put your greenhouse up. Safety advice SAFETY ADVICE Tools required...
The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses Roof / side Door Stiles Left hand door Rubber beading Glazing Bars left hand stile Ridge Door track Short nut+bolt support / vent Roof / corner slam bar Glazing Bars This is not a comprehensive list of components. The more obvious have not been included - for example door furniture and the downpipe.
The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses BROKEN GLASS ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Remember there is no need to rush if you are assembling this building yourself. The assembly Glass, occasionally gets broken in transit. procedure falls easily into six distinct stages:...
The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses IDENTIFICATION OF ALL PARTS SITE SELECTION AND PREPARATION It will make the assembly easier if you can identify the parts you require for each section. It is important that you site your greenhouse in the correct place and on a true and level base.
The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses ASSEMBLING THE PLAIN END Identify the parts to complete this section: 1 x Plain End Cill 2 x Corner side glazing bars 2 x Glazing bars 1 x Rear end purlin Loading the bolt(s)
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The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 Final adjustments may be needed once all parts Connecting the cill with the have been fixed. corner The next fixture is the ridge brace which connects the two gable tops, This is placed on the inside of the greenhouse, with the nuts also showing on the inside.
The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses ASSEMBLING THE DOOR END Identify the parts to complete this section, you Door braces will not need the doors at this stage: 1 x Door End Cill Adding the door brace to the door...
The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses ASSEMBLING THE SIDES Side cill showing diagonal support Identify the parts to complete this section - each and glazing bar side will contain: holding three pre- loaded bolts 1 x Side cill 3 x Glazing bars...
The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses FIXING THE FOUR SECTIONS ASSEMBLING THE ROOF Each corner is fixed in the same way. Use one of the previously pre-loaded bolts in the side corner For this you will need to identify the following: bar and slip over the side cill, place nut on bolt and finger tighten.
The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses Each glazing bar is secured by dropping the bolt GLAZING THE GREENHOUSE through the side gutter and securing with a nut and then, in a similar manner, bolt through the All the glass has been cut to fit the greenhouse.
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The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses The plain end is completed in a similar fashion Securing the side but you will need separator strips as these areas glass with the plastic are not ‘one piece’ of glass. Again check the glazing bar covers glazing plans on pages 20/23.
The 6x8 Greenhouse185 Tubular eaves braces For extra strength and stability you will have to attach the eaves braces. This is simply done by using the pre-loaded bolts in both the roof glazing bars and the side glazing bars. Position the brace so the flat ends fit comfortably on the glazing bars, push the bolts through the holes and tighten with the nuts.
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The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses Doors First select the door top rail and the nylon wheel and the e-ring. This wheel has to be fixed to the top rail by forcing the spindle through the hole, a gentle strike by a hammer may help. Once...
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The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses Door assembly with door tracking vent top rail vent bottom rail then fit the vent bottom rail using M6 x 10 bolts. Finally check that the vent is square, now it can be slid into position. Check that it functions and the vent sits well and the latch can be secured on the pins.
The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses Down pipe The downpipe is now pushed upwards on to the Decide where the down pipe is going to be outlet stub to form a tight fit. Using the pipe clip situated and carefully but firmly push the gutter and a self tapping screw secure the downpipe to outlet stub into the hole, ensuring a good fit.
The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses Staging NOTE: Make sure you can easily get to the bolts You have already decided which side the staging when fixing the shelving. A piece of tape to stop and shelving is going, so using the pre-loaded them sliding down is very useful tip.
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The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses Shelf strap Shelving comes in two sections and can be joined using the joining plate. This time the joining plate will have a position for the shelving supporting bar, as shown opposite. You may find it easier to fix one piece of shelving at a time.
The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses GLAZING PLAN - PLAIN END Louvre 305mm 305mm 43mm 610mm 610mm Glass Dimensions mm Quantity 610 x 457 610 x 1489 610 x 737 610 x 1205 610 x 140 610 x 610...
The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses GLAZING PLAN - DOOR END 305mm 305mm 100mm 610mm 610mm Glass Dimensions mm Quantity 610 x 457 610 x 1489 610 x 737 610 x 1205 610 x 140 610 x 610 610 x 496 - shaped...
The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses GLAZING PLAN - ROOF both sides Glass Dimensions mm Quantity 610 x 457 610 x 1489 610 x 737 610 x 1205 610 x 140 610 x 610 610 x 496 - shaped...
The 6x8 Greenhouse 185 – Summer Greenhouses GLAZING PLAN - SIDES GLAZING PLAN - ROOF VENT Glass Dimensions mm Quantity 610 x 457 610 x 1489 610 x 737 610 x 1205 610 x 140 610 x 610 610 x 496 - shaped...
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Summer Garden Buildings does not guarantee that this is the most recent version of these instructions or that all data has been accurately reproduced. You are advised to refer to the instructions supplied with the product before assembly. If for any reason the instructions are not delivered with the product you are advised to obtain the most recent version before assembly.
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