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- Page 1 Installation Instructions PO Box 458 • 27725 Danville Ave. • Castle Rock, MN 55010 • poly-tex.com U.S. & Canada Toll Free 800-852-3443 • (651) 463-7009 • fax ª651) 463-2479 Rev AJ – 210121...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the FieldPro Gothic High Tunnel 30 Greenhouse. Where this icon appears you will be alerted to The FieldPro 30 has been carefully engineered to provide years of faithful a useful installation tip or an optional way of service. -
Page 3: Safety Guidelines
ASSEMBLE THE STRUCTURE. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Poly-Tex does not warrant that this structure or foundation will comply with local or state building codes. There is no guarantee of the load capacity of the structure for snow, wind,... -
Page 4: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Poly-Tex, Inc. warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of (1) year from date of invoice. This warranty is provided to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable. -
Page 5: Overview Of Fieldpro
Overview of FieldPro Peak Section Peak Purlin U-Channel Truss Purlin Purlin Cross Connector Middle Section Peak Brace Wiggle Wire Channel Straight Side Corner Bracket Flat Bracket Peak Brace 2" U-Clamp “L” Bracket Diagonal Brace All Lumber (by others) -
Page 6: Main Components Identification
Main Components Identification HP3547-HT Peak Section (Gothic 30n) HP3548-HT Middle Section (Gothic 30n) HP3546-HT Straight Side (Gothic 30n) RR2109 9n-8 R.F. U-Channel w/Swage HP3340 9n-8 Truss Purlin w/Swage-Red HP3503 HT Peak Brace 111 HP3506 Diagonal Brace 78 (6 ft. spacing) GS2400 GS2401 Ground Stake... -
Page 7: Standard Hardware
Standard Fittings and Hardware FT4040 FT2079 KH1000 FT2108 FT2057 FT2106 FT1990 Cross Connector Long Speed Purlin R.F. End Strap R.F. “L” Bracket 1 1/2 UNI Pipe clamp 2 U-Clamp Fastener Hook (2 ) DR7033 DR7032 Steel Flat Bracket FT2118 Steel Corner Bracket Spike Anchor HT1001 Bracket... -
Page 8: Roll-Up Door And Roll-Up Curtain Components And Hardware
Roll-Up Door and Roll-Up Curtain Components and Hardware PT2521 RC1316 FT2071 RC1303 RC1330 RS5049 10 Bungee Ball Roll-Up Door Roll-Up Door U-Joint w/Bolts Cradle, Short, 1/4 Nylon Rope 18600 Cradle 'J ' Hook w/S-Hook CF1014 - Tube w/Swage ( 116 ) WIGGLWIRE - 43.000 Wiggle Wire WWBASE9... -
Page 9: Building Site Layout
Building Site Layout Note: It is very important to accurately layout the building outline. It helps to have someone assist you with laying out the building location. The “3:4:5 Triangle Method” of layout for a building produces a perfect 90º corner as shown in the diagram. It forces your 1. -
Page 10: Layout Of Ground Support Locations
Layout of Ground Support Locations Use corner to corner dimensions to verify square layout 4n-0 Typical (6n-0 Alternate) -
Page 11: Ground Stake Installation Options
Ground Stake Installation Options Ground Stake Ground Stand GS2400 GS2401 Ground Stake (GS2400) Driven Ground Stake Ground Stand in Compacted Soil Ground Stake in Concrete Pier Option #1 Option #2 Option #3 Average Soil and Wind Conditions Moderate Soil and Wind Conditions Special Soil and Wind Conditions See page 9 for the Ground Stake installation details. -
Page 12: Ground Stake And Ground Stand Installation
Ground Stake and Ground Stand Installation Driven Ground Stake Ground stakes are driven To save time, you can into the ground using the prep all the stakes Driving Tool Driving Tool (HT1001) until ahead of time. HT1001 Note: the top of the ground If the top of the stake Ground Stake GS2400 stake is 12 above the soil... -
Page 13: Ground Stake Installation In Concrete Pier
Ground Stake Installation in Concrete Pier Ground Stake in Concrete Pier To save time, you can prep all the stakes ahead of time. Ground Stake, Footing Centerline Ground Stake (GS2400) Place a mark 6 from top of stake. Masons Line Maximum Top of Install 1 self-drilling... -
Page 14: Building Side Sub-Assembly
Building Side Sub-Assembly The Straight Side HP3546 and Mid-Sec- tion HP3548 can be preassembled to save time. It is recommended that the side sec- tion sub-assemblies be assembled on a flat 50 3/16 surface so parts will be aligned properly. Insert the Straight Side HP3546 into the Detail A Mid-Section HP3548. -
Page 15: Building Main Frame Sections
Building Main Frame Sections Note: Choose a flat surface when assembling these components to ensure that all parts are in alignment. Insert each Side Assembly into Peak Section (HP3547). Secure frame sections together using two, (2) 1/4-14 X 1 Self-drilling Screws (NB1809 installed at each connection. -
Page 16: Erecting Initial Frame Sections
Erecting Initial Frame Sections Slide first three frame sections over the ground stakes until they rest on the leveling screws previously installed in each ground stake. Use temporary wood bracing if necessary. 1/4 -14 x 1 Self Drilling Screws Fasten the frame sections to the ground stakes (NB1809) using two, (2) 1/4 -14 x 1 Self-drilling Screws. -
Page 17: Adding Diagonal Braces
Adding Diagonal Braces Note: The Main Frames can be installed on Attach HT Peak Brace (HP3503) between points Important: Make sure screws and ends of carriage 4 foot or 6 foot centers. The drawings at the lower ‘X’ and ‘Y’. The angled end of the Brace attaches bolts do not face outwards to avoid damage to right show where to place the Diagonal Braces. -
Page 18: Side Purlin Installation
Side Purlin Installation Cross Connector FT4040 Truss Purlin (hardware included) HP3340 Round Black Plug RS5000 Detail A View A Mark Purlin Fastener View A looking KH1000 up at Purlins 1/4 -14 x 1 Self Drilling Screws (NB1809) End Frame Frame #2 Frame #3 Attach a Cross Connector (FT4040) to both sides of Frames Slide a Truss Purlin (HP3340) through both Cross Connectors... -
Page 19: Adding Main Frames And Side Purlins
Adding Main Frames and Extending Side Purlins Cross Connector FT4040 (hardware included) Truss Purlin HP3340 Detail B Detail A 1/4 -14 x 1 Self Drilling Screw Cut o Purlin Purlin Fastener (NB1809) end flush and KH1000 add Black Plug RS5000 End Frame Continue to add the rest of the Main Frames. -
Page 20: Peak Purlin Installation
Peak Purlin Installation – Part 1 Detail B Peak Purlin RR2109 1 x 1-1/2 Rectangular 1-1/2 Uni Pipe Clamp Black Plug FB2527 FT2108 (hardware included) R.F. End Strap FT2106 Stop Tab FT2570 Peak Purlin End Detail A 1/4 -14 x 1 Self Drilling Screw (NB1809) Intermediate Frames... - Page 21 Peak Purlin Installation – Part 2 Insert additional Peak Purlin sections onto the swaged end After the last Peak Purlin section has been installed, trim the of the previous Peak Purlin until you reach the end. Install a Purlin end flush with the End Frame. Fasten the end of the 1/4- 14 x 1...
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Page 22: Truss Frame Assembly
Truss Frame Assembly – Locating Band Braces Mark the location(s) where the four Band Brace(s) The lower Band Brace(s) HY2027 can be held in place HY2027 are located on the Main Frame. The measure- temporarily with a self-drilling screw. See Detail A. ments shown are from the points where Main Frame This will keep the lower Band Braces in place until the components are joined together. - Page 23 Truss Frame Assembly – Attaching Truss Chords & Struts Important: Assemble the Chord Sections on a flat surface. Make sure Components attached to that the tabs on each end are facing the same direction. HT1015 Chord ( 92-3/4 ) Brace Bands must be Secure the Chord Sections together using 1/4...
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Page 24: Installing Wood Side Rails
Detail 1 Detail 5 Detail 4 Detail 6 POLY-TEX recommends the following lumber* Shown from inside • Treated 2 x 6 material for the lower rails of structure Perimeter distance plus 10% – 12n lengths minimum • Owners choice of 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 material for other rail locations Perimeter distance plus 10% –... - Page 25 Wood Side Rail Fastening Details 1/4 - 14 x 1 Side Rail "U" Clamp Self-Drilling Screws FT2057 NB1809 Corner Bracket DR7032 End Rail Top View of Corner 1 1/2 Woodtite Screws NB1807 1/4 - 14 x 1 Self-Drilling Screw NB1809 1 1/2 Woodtite 1 1/2 Lag Screw Screws NB1807...
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Page 26: Plain End Wall Wiggle Wire Base Material Installation
Plain End Wall Wiggle Wire Base Material Installation Note: Refer to page 34 for optional metal jamb details. Attach Wiggle Wire Base to the outside of the bottom Wood Base Rail flush with the top. Section B-B shows proper screw usage. Install Wiggle Wire Base to End Frame starting at the bottom of the Wood Rail on each side. -
Page 27: Plain End Wall Poly Installation
Plain End Wall Poly Installation Positioning the Poly Begin to install the Wiggle Wire all around the End Frame and across You will need some help with this step. After all the Wiggle Wire the Lower Wood Rail. Base has been attached, position the Poly Film over the End Frame. Be sure to have leave excess Poly on all sides. -
Page 28: Open Doorway - Part 1 And Part 2
Open Doorway – Wood Frame – Part 1 Note: See pages 24 and 25 for details about adding wood components and hardware details. Attach Wiggle Wire Base to the outside of the bottom Wood Base Rail flush with the top. Section B-B shows proper screw usage. Wiggle Wire Base attached to frame. - Page 29 Open Doorway – Wood Frame – Part 2 Positioning the Poly Install Wiggle Wire all around the End Frame, across the Lower Wood You will need some help with this step. After all the Wiggle Wire Rail and around door opening. Base has been attached, position the Poly Film over the End Frame.
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Page 30: Wiggle Wire Installation
Wiggle Wire Installation Consider having one person tension the Poly Film while a second person inserts the Wiggle Wire. See Detail 1 on pages 32 and 33. Wiggle Wire Poly Film Wiggle Wire Base Carefully begin to fold the Poly Film into the Insert one end of the Wiggle Wire as shown Bend the Wiggle Wire up just enough to Wiggle Wire base while keeping a constant... -
Page 31: Installation Of Roof Poly - General Instructions
Installation of Roof Poly – General Instructions General Notes: • These instructions pertain to both Roof Poly installations and explain the best method for initial placement of the Poly. • Pick a calm day when attempting to install the Roof Poly. On a windy day, it is almost impossible to handle the Poly. -
Page 32: Installing Roof Poly On Fieldpro With Roll-Up Side Curtain
Installing Roof Poly on FieldPro with Roll-Up Side Curtain Note: These instructions are for a FieldPro that will feature the Roll-Up Poly Curtain. See page 33 for the Ground-to-Ground Roof Poly Installation. Temporary Wiggle Wire Once the Poly is in position, place a couple of temporary sections of Wiggle Wire between Point and Point to help prevent... -
Page 33: Installing Ground-To-Ground Roof Poly
Installing Ground-to-Ground Roof Poly Once the Poly is in position, place a couple of temporary sections of Wiggle Wire between Point and Point to help prevent Temporary Wiggle Wire the Poly from shifting while the Wiggle Wire is installed on the first side. -
Page 34: Optional Door Kit Ht3004 W/ Metal Frame Installation
Door Kit HT3004 w/ Metal Frame Installation – Part 1 1/4 -14 x 1 U-Bracket Self-Drilling Screws Carriage Bolt, Lock Washer and Hexnut HY2026 NB1809 (see hardware details below) Detail A Detail B Note: L-Bracket Make sure hole in jamb FT1990 is oriented to the top of door jamb assembly... - Page 35 Door Kit HT3004 w/ Metal Frame Installation – Part 2 Measure the distance from the Metal Door Jamb to the End Frame for upper Metal Frame/Header and lower wood* side rails. Attach the wood rails using the “L” Bracket Wiggle Wire (FT1990) and appropriate screws.
- Page 36 Door Kit HT3004 w/ Metal Frame Installation – Part 3 Refer to Contents of Door Kit HT3004 Bungee Cord wraps around Lay out the Reinforced Poly Door (HT1014) threaded carriage bolt on a flat surface. Door (10n x 8n) w/Bungee HT1014 Insert the Roll-Up Tube w/Snap (RC1007) into the Tube Bottom Extension (RC1026).
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Page 37: Roll-Up Curtain Installation
Roll-Up Curtain Installation – Part 1 Roll-Up Curtain Parts Important Note: The Roof Poly and End Frame Poly (not shown) are installed Tube Clip Bracket before installing the Roll-Up 1.315 Cradle Assy with with S Hook Roll-Up Curtain. See RC1010 Roll-Up Unit S Hook RC1311... - Page 38 Roll-Up Curtain Installation – Part 2 To install the Vertical Tube (HT10020) that supports the Roll-Up Unit (MV1000), drill a 5 Top of Poly Curtain diameter hole that is 8 in depth. The end of the Vertical Tube that has a plate, goes into the hole. The top of the Tube should extend 12...
- Page 39 Roll-Up Curtain Retainer Installation Raise Poly Curtain about halfway up by turning the crank handle on the Roll-Up Unit counter- clockwise. Locate Cradles (RC1330) 24 from the end of the lower wood side rail on both ends of the FieldPro. Locate additional Cradles every 12- 0...
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