Introduction Thank you for purchasing a FieldPro Gothic High Tunnel Greenhouse. Where this icon appears you will be alerted to The FieldPro has been carefully engineered to provide years of faithful a useful installation tip or an optional way of service.
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,...
Poly-Tex, Inc. 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.
Building Site Layout Using the 3:4:5 Triangle Method to “Square Up” Your Building Site The “3:4:5 Triangle Method” of laying out a building site produces 90º corners as shown in the diagram. It forces your foundation layout to C = 5 ft. be a perfect rectangle instead of a parallelogram.
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 (HT1000) ahead of time. HT1000 Note: until the top of the If the top of the stake ground stake is 12 above Ground Stake GS2404...
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 (GS2404) Place a mark 6 from top of stake. Masons Line Maximum Top of Install 1 self-drilling...
Building Side Sub-Assembly Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Straight Side Mid-Section can be preassembled to save time. It is recommended that the side sub-assemblies be assembled on a flat surface so parts will be aligned properly.
Building Main Frame Sections Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Insert each Side Assembly into Peak Section. Choose a flat surface when assembling these components, to ensure that all parts are properly aligned. See Detail A. Detail A Secure frame sections together using 1/4...
Erecting Main Frame Sections Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Main Frame Install the first three assembled Frame Sections by inserting the Frame Sections into the ground stake/stand until they rest on the leveling screw(s) previously installed in each ground stake/stand.
Adding Diagonal Braces Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Important: Make sure screws and ends of carriage bolts do not face outwards to avoid damage to poly covering. All components attached to Long Speed Hooks must be mounted Note: The Main Frames can be installed on Attach HT Peak Brace (HP3503) between points on the outside of the tabs.
Side Purlin Installation Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Cross Connector FT4042 Truss Purlin (hardware included) HP3340 Round Black Plug RS5000 Detail A Center Cross Connectors View A at mark(s) previously placed Mark on the Frame sections. See page 14.
Adding Main Frames and Extending Side Purlins Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Cross Connector FT4042 (hardware included) Truss Purlin HP3340 Purlin Fastener KH1000 1/4 -14 x 1 Self-Drilling Screws (NB1809) 1/4 -14 x 1 Cut o Purlin Self-Drilling Screws end flush and...
Peak Purlin Installation – Part 1 Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Peak Purlin Detail B RR2109 1 x 1- 1/2 Rectangular Black Plug FB2527 1-1/4 Uni Pipe Clamp FT2113 (hardware included) R.F. End Strap FT2117 (1.66 ) Stop Tab FT2570 Peak Purlin End...
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Peak Purlin Installation – Part 2 Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Insert additional Peak Purlin (RR2109) sections onto the After the last Peak Purlin section has been installed, trim the swaged end of the previous Peak Purlin until you reach the Purlin end flush with the End Frame.
Truss Frame Assembly – Locating Band Braces Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Note: The lower Band Braces FT4054 can be held in place The FieldPro 20 and 24 optional Truss Frame Assem- temporarily with a self-drilling screw, See Detail A. blies share several main components.
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Truss Frame Assembly – Attaching Truss Chords & Struts Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Assemble the Chord Sections on a flat surface. Make Important: sure that the tabs on each end are facing the same HT1028 Strut (23-5/8 ) Components attached to direction.
Detail 6 Shown from inside of structure POLY-TEX recommends the following lumber* • Treated 2 x 6 material for the lower rails 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% –...
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Wood Side Rail Fastening Details Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models 1/4 - 14 x 1 1/4 - 14 x1 Self-Drilling Screws 1/4 -14 x1 1.66 U-Clamp Self-Drilling Screw NB1809 Self-Drilling Screw FT2104 NB1809 NB1809 2 U-Clamp FT2057 1-1/2 Woodtite...
Plain End Wall Wiggle Wire Base Installation Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models 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.
Plain End Wall Poly Installation Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Positioning the Poly Begin to install the Wiggle Wire all around the End Frame and across the You will need some help with this step. After all the Wiggle Wire Lower Wood Rail.
Open Doorway – Part 1 – Adding Wood Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Wiggle Wire Base attached to frame. Notes: 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.
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Open Doorway – Part 2 – Installing Poly Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Positioning the Poly Install Wiggle Wire all around the End Frame, across the Lower Wood Rail You will need some help with this step. After all the Wiggle Wire and around door opening.
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...
Installation of Roof Poly – General Instructions Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models General Notes: • These instructions pertain to both Roof Poly installations and explain the best method for initial placement of the Poly. •...
Installing Roof Poly on FieldPro with Roll-Up Side Curtain Note: These instructions are for a FieldPro that will Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models feature the Roll-Up Poly Curtain. See page 33 for the Ground-to-Ground Roof Poly Installation. Once the Poly is in position, place a couple of temporary sections of Wiggle Wire between Point and Point...
Installing Ground-to-Ground Roof Poly Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Temporary Wiggle Wire Pieces Once the Poly is in position, place a couple of temporary sections of Wiggle Wire between Point and Point to help prevent the Poly from shifting while the Wiggle Wire is installed on the first side.
Optional Door Kit Components and Hardware Items shown on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models PT2521 RC1316 FT2071 RC1303 FT4053 FT1990 U-Bracket (1.66 ) 10 Bungee Ball Roll-Up Door Cradle Roll-Up Door 'J ' Hook U-Joint w/Bolts R.F.
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Door Kit Installation – Part 1 L-Bracket 3/8 x 3 Grade 5 Carriage Bolt NB1841 U-Bracket FT1990 3/8 Lock Washer NB1864 FT4053 3/8 Hex Nut NB1874 1/4 -14 x 1 Self-Drilling Screws Detail C NB1809 Detail B Door Jamb Extension HT1080 Detail A Note:...
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Door Kit Installation – Part 2 Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Metal Frame/Header Measure the distance from the Metal Door Jamb to the End Frame for upper Wiggle Wire and lower wood* side rails. Attach Base the wood rails using the “L”...
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Door Kit Installation – Part 3 Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models 20 & 24 models both use Door Kit (HT1013) Bungee Cord wraps around Refer to the door kit for contents. threaded carriage bolt Reinforced Poly Door (8n x 8n) Lay out the Reinforced Poly Door on a flat surface.
Optional Roll-Up Side Curtain Components and Hardware Roll-Up Unit Bracket RC1330 Tube Clip RS5049 NS104 with S Hook Cradle, Short, Roll-Up 1.315 1/4" Nylon Rope 18600 MV1000 RC1311 w/S-Hook RC1010 WIGGLWIRE - 43.000 HT Gearbox Vertical (70") Wiggle Wire HT1002 WWBASE9 8' - 11"...
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Roll-Up Curtain Installation – Part 1 Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Important Note: The Roof Poly and End Frame Poly (not shown) are installed before installing the Roll-Up Side Curtain. See page 32 for how to install the Roof Poly with the Roll-Up Side Curtain option.
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Roll-Up Curtain Installation – Part 2 Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Top edge of Poly Curtain To install the Vertical Tube (HT10020) that Top of Wood Rail supports the Roll-Up Unit (MV1000), drill a 5 diameter hole that is 8...
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Roll-Up Curtain Retainer Installation Instructions on this page apply to 20 & 24 FieldPro Models Raise the Poly Curtain by turning the crank handle on the Roll-Up Unit counterclock- wise until the curtain is about halfway up. Measure over 24 from the end of the lower side rail.
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