Color Coding READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN Purchased greenhouse and all accessories & systems require a specific installation sequence. All components have been separated into different categories based on common grouping and/or the chronology of installation. Each category has been color coded. All parts within any given color category will be labeled accordingly, and each color category will have its own respective instruction manual.
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Color Coding PURPLE Static Blackout Components Installation Chronology MUST READ: All components that are color coded PURPLE represent the static blackout components, which are components of the system that are fixed in place. ***Color coded components that MUST be installed before installing PURPLE: ORANGE If above color coded components have not yet been installed, put this manual down and consult those manuals to install those components before returning.
Important Information REQUIRED TOOLS The following list identifies the main tools needed to assemble the shelter and black-out system. Additional tools and supports may be needed depending on the structure, system, location, conditions and application. • Tape measure or measuring device and marker to mark locations on the pipes and rafters.
Parts Identification The following graphics will help identify the basic parts of the frame. (Some parts are not shown.) 100441 FA4482B 102197 Magnetic Nut Setter Tek Screw Spring Channel AR3030 115177 112569 112570 Corner Cable Drive Pipe Clamp Cable Clip Monofilament Wire AS1002 111983...
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Monofilament Wire Mounts The monofilament tensioners are used to string lines of monofilament wire from one end header to the other. These wire lines will serve as support, guiding tracks, and anti-billow agents for the shade/black-out material. MEASURE & MARK MOUNT LOCATIONS Each monofilament line consists of one (1) 113650 wire tensioner, attached at one end, and one (1) FA4482B Tek screw with a neo-bonded washer attached at the other end (shown below).
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Corner Cable Wire Mounts INSTALL CORNER CABLE WIRE MOUNTS Each corner cable line consists of two (2) 113650 wire tensioners; one attached ON THE TOPSIDE at each end header. At one end, attach the 113650 tensioners in locations shown below using FAG312B bolts & FALB01B nuts. Field drill 5/16"...
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Black-out System Installation INSTALL MONOFILAMENT WIRE CLIPS 113323 113323 tube clip tube clip Consult diagrams below and technical documents at the back of these instructions for location details. IMPORTANT: Orientation of the monofilament clips is critical. Use side view diagram to the right to determine orientation of the monofilament wire clips.
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Black-out System Installation ATTACH PANEL SEALING COMPONENTS 111984 CUT-AWAY Consult diagrams below and technical documents at keder channel SIDE VIEW the back of these instructions for location details. IMPORTANT: Orientation of the 111984 sealing keder channel is critical. Use side view diagram to the right to determine orientation.
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Black-out System Installation INSERT KEDER SEALING STRIP 1. Once an entire run of keder channel has been installed on a rafter, slide a continuous length of 115018Z047 keder sealing strip into the 111984 keder channel along the entire contour of the profile. Cut to fit, if necessary. HELPFUL HINT: For ease of installtion, slide the sealing strip through the horizontal section of the keder channel first, leaving approximately 8' of sealing strip dangling on either side.
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Black-out System Installation INSTALL EXPANDING FOAM SEALING TAPE 1. Once an entire run of keder channel has been installed on a rafter, line the 2"x2" rafter underneath the keder sealing strip with a continuous length of 111983 expanding foam tape along the entire contour of the profile. Cut to fit where necessary.
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Black-out System Installation ATTACH PANEL FIXATION COMPONENTS CUT-AWAY 102197 Consult diagrams below and technical documents at SIDE VIEW Spring Channel the back of these instructions for location details. IMPORTANT: Orientation of the 102197 spring channel is critical. Use side view diagram to the right to determine orientation.
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Black-out System Installation BLACKOUT PURLIN INSTALLATION Tensioning of the corner cables and monofilament wires (installed later) puts lateral pressure on the greenhouse end walls. Blackout purlins reinforce the structure lengthwise, and help to prevent end walls from bowing inward. Install blackout purlin components as shown in diagrams below. KEDER SEALING CHANNEL AND MONOFILAMENT WIRE CLIPS MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE INSTALLING BLACKOUT PURLINS.
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Black-out System Installation INSTALL CORNER CABLES INSTALL UPPER CABLES 1. Using the upper cable wire tensioners installed on top of the end black-out headers, string AR3030 cable lengthwise from one tensioner to the tensioner at the opposite end and secure with AS1002 clamps. Tension until taut, but do not over-tighten.
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Black-out System Installation STRING AND TENSION MONOFILAMENT WIRES 112570 DETAIL Monofilament 1. Starting in the middle of the header profile, string Wire 112570 monofilament wire from one wire tensioner installed every 24" along one end wall header, to the Tek screw wire anchor in the exact location along the opposite end wall header.
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