Summary of Contents for GREENLINE 60610
- Page 1 April 2021 Assembly Manual GreenLine MINI, MEDIUM and BIG Roll-Off observatories Dome Parts GmbH Keltenstr. 2 86517 Wehringen, Germany phone: +49 8234 90 59 100 ... the observatory people web: https://www.astrogfk.com/ e-mail: mail@astrogfk.com...
- Page 2 PARTS You will need these tools: - Cordless screwdriver with bits - Socket wrench set (10-24mm) - Rubber hammer - Carpenters hammer - Spirit level / cord - 2 ladders (2M) - Set of metric Allen (hex) keys - Wrench set (10-24mm) - a couple of "F"-clamps ..you will need TWO persons to set up the roll-off observatory!
- Page 3 If you have ordered an impregnation, it is oil-based, so the top coat should also be oil-based. GreenLine Roll Observatories are now STANDARD with SLIDING DOORS, if you want a hinged door please order specifically. Please note: 10 planks are stacked on top of each other on the back.
- Page 4 What is where? Dome Parts GmbH Keltenstr. 2 86517 Wehringen, Germany phone: +49 8234 90 59 100 ... the observatory people web: https://www.astrogfk.com/ e-mail: mail@astrogfk.com...
- Page 5 Before you start..Precisely follow all the steps described in this construction manual to become the proud owner of a high-end roll-off GreenLine observatory. Contact us if anything is unclear: Mr. Walter Neitzel will be glad to answer your questions:...
- Page 6 FIRST STEPS ..Assembly of the base frame: Put the four painted squared timbers (4x6 cm) together to form a rectangular frame. At this point it would be good to put a bitumen strip or something similar under the base frame (moisture barrier). Now screw the corners together. The frame should be centered on the concrete foundation.
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Page 7: General Remark
Structure of the walls: Place the first layer of wall planks (starter planks) and the first layer of log planks on the base frame. Now screw the starter with the brackets on the frame (5x30). Make sure that the wall planks lie evenly inside one another. General remark: In the rear area, 11 logs are laid, one on top of the other. - Page 8 Dome Parts GmbH Keltenstr. 2 86517 Wehringen, Germany phone: +49 8234 90 59 100 ... the observatory people web: https://www.astrogfk.com/ e-mail: mail@astrogfk.com...
- Page 9 TYPES OF DOORS Depending on what exactly you order, you will either have a hinging door, or a sliding door. All standard GreenLine observatories come with a SLIDING DOOR. Other doors are only on demand. Dome Parts GmbH Keltenstr.
- Page 10 Roof & Guide Beams Guide bar You have a total of four beams: two sections with pulleys and pre-mounted rails, which point to the rear wall, and two more beams rails also pre-installed, but without pulleys. These belong in the front area and are held up by the two vertical support beams.
- Page 11 The ring fixtures are screwed into the beam, then attach the pre installed terminators of the steel cables. Both cables should be tense, but not overstretched. GreenLine MEDIUM & BIG: In these bigger observatories diagonal bracing is done with two rigid cross beams.
- Page 12 Corner support beams How to mount the corner support beams in your GreenLine MINI: Assemble the rear inner corner support beams (labeled B / C, C / D) as follows: at the bottom with a screw (8 x 80) in the downward facing stub.
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Page 13: Guide Rails
Guide Rails Installation of the rails That was all quite easy, wasn't it? If everything went well, all the walls, the guide beams, as well as the support columns are now in place. Your kit contains several rail elements. They are marked either "roof"... - Page 14 By the way ..A GreenLine roll-off observatory is a fine thing. Did you know that the famous English astronomer Sir Patrick Moore always had wooden observatories at his house? Many of his publications and books, which inspired so many people to observe the heavens, were written there. The British television series "The Sky at Night"...
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Page 15: Roof Assembly
Roof assembly Roof and roller beams Place both trolleys / sleepers with their rollers on the guide rails. Use at least two large clamps to hold them in place after aligning them perpendicular to the rails. This is important. Positioning tip: a piece of wood approx. 15mm fits outside between the guide bar and the trolley. - Page 16 Assembling the Roof Dome Parts GmbH Keltenstr. 2 86517 Wehringen, Germany phone: +49 8234 90 59 100 ... the observatory people web: https://www.astrogfk.com/ e-mail: mail@astrogfk.com...
- Page 17 Roof assembly Roof construction, roof cover and fixtures Please take care that the planks that cover the sideward slits in the roof do fit smugly between the rafters, to keep out insects, stray rain and drift snow. Dome Parts GmbH Keltenstr.
- Page 18 The Roof Assembly of the roof boards Please note: Rafters, edges, eaves and gable boards must be nicely parallel! No slits or open seams! Always start attaching the roof plates in the middle and then work outwards! Due to the construction of roof frame, there should be no seams, or slits in the ridge area! Check that there is roof overhang...
- Page 19 Roof section Detail: verge and eaves boards, optional trapezoidal sheets as cover. Dome Parts GmbH Keltenstr. 2 86517 Wehringen, Germany phone: +49 8234 90 59 100 ... the observatory people web: https://www.astrogfk.com/ e-mail: mail@astrogfk.com...
- Page 20 Movable rear wall (shutter): Attach the two vertical shutter rails with the enclosed screws, 28pcs. (5x30). Attach the guide rails from the top of the wall, vertically (two photos's below). The rails should be fixed parallel to the rear wall. You must determine the exact distance from the rear wall by placing the roof in the "closed"...
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Page 21: Sliding Door
Sliding door Insertion of the door leaf Put the door blade with the handle, or grip plate facing outwards. The door blade is first placed in the lower door guide rail. (see picture) This wooden guide rail is attached to the base frame of the observatory. -
Page 22: Door Frame
Door rail cover GreenLine Medium & BIG observatories After you have hung and adjusted the door, the sliding door fittings must be covered. Mount the cover strip flush to the front cross member and fasten it with four screws (5x100). - Page 23 Roof drive unit In contrast to the other larger RollOff observatories, the motor unit for the GreenLine MINI is installed on the right. Position the drive (pre-assembled with mounting board) in the corner of your observatory. Attach like this: UNDER the plate, with three 8x100 screws...
- Page 24 The roof drive is installed on the left-hand side of these GreenLine RollOff observatories. Position the drive (pre-mounted on its board) in the corner as seen in the pciture left. Attach like this: UNDER the plate, with three 8x100 screws...
- Page 25 The finishing touch..Congratulations! Your observatory is (almost!) ready now. However, you should apply a wood finish / protection as soon as possible to keep your value as long as possible. Here you are free: whether it is a wood glaze or a wood varnish. Avoid brute force when using the observatory and always remember: it is made of wood! It lives! It works! And ..
- Page 26 Dome Parts GmbH Keltenstr. 2 86517 Wehringen, Germany phone: +49 8234 90 59 100 ... the observatory people web: https://www.astrogfk.com/ e-mail: mail@astrogfk.com...
- Page 27 Maintenance / repair work on the drivers / shutter guide rails If repairs are required, proceed as follows: Open the roof. Fix the open shutter to be able to work on it. (Place square timber / board under the shutter) Remove the two top screws on the shutter rail Remove the screw and the then place a piece of wood (head) from the last plank under the guide beam.
- Page 28 Dome Parts GmbH Keltenstr. 2 86517 Wehringen, Germany phone: +49 8234 90 59 100 ... the observatory people web: https://www.astrogfk.com/ e-mail: mail@astrogfk.com...
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