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™ Economy Cold Frames Photo may show a different but similar model. Frame is shown with optional cover. STK# DIMENSIONS 105175F 12' W x 7' H x 10' L 105176F 12' W x 7' H x 20' L 105177F 12' W x 7' H x 30' L...
BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER. • Identify whether underground cables and pipes are present before preparing the site or anchoring the Thank you for purchasing this GrowSpan™ Cold Frame. structure. When properly assembled and maintained, this product will • Location should be away from structures that could provide years of reliable service.
These words and phrases are common to most GrowSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of • Tek Screw: A self-tapping fastener used to secure pipe the shelter.
GROWSPAN ECONOMY COLD FRAMES ™ SPECIAL NOTE: Baseboard Installation Procedure REQUIRED TOOLS These instructions describe installing a baseboard The following list identifies the main tools needed to (recommended) at ground level along each side of the assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be frame.
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GROWSPAN ECONOMY COLD FRAMES ™ The following diagrams and photos will help you identify the different parts. FA4482B Tek Screw 104545 QH1070 105108 Post Driver Pipe Strap Cross Connector Plain Swaged 104543 Swaged and Plain Rafter Sections (not all pieces are shown) Ground Post Revision date: 01.01.16...
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GROWSPAN ECONOMY COLD FRAMES ™ GrowSpan ™ Economy Cold Frames OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your cold frame. For details of each assembly procedure, consult the individual sections of these instructions. See illustration below to identify main parts of the cold frame.
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GROWSPAN ECONOMY COLD FRAMES ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE 8. After all corner posts are accurately installed, tie a string line between the tops of the corner ground posts After the site is prepared, lay out the building site.
GROWSPAN ECONOMY COLD FRAMES ™ ASSEMBLING THE FRAME COMPONENTS 3. With the main rafter pipes seated at each joint and the rafter positioned on a flat surface, secure two (2) of the NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the frame.
GROWSPAN ECONOMY COLD FRAMES ™ INTERIOR RAFTER ASSEMBLY FRAME ASSEMBLY Gather the parts: 1. Select the four (4) pipes needed to assemble an interior rafter and arrange these on a flat surface for assembly. • All rafter assemblies 2. Slide the swaged portion of each rafter pipe into the •...
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GROWSPAN ECONOMY COLD FRAMES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 8. Move to the second rafter and verify that the rafter spacing is 5' on-center. 3. Carefully position the first interior rafter in place and secure the leg pipes to the ground posts as previously NOTE: Verify that the rafter is plumb front-to-back and described.
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GROWSPAN ECONOMY COLD FRAMES ™ INSTALLING THE COVER FILM (Sku numbers ending in FINISH ROUGH EDGES FF include the cover film. Additional purchase is required Gather the parts: for all other skus.) • Duct tape (supplied by customer) NOTE: Assistance is required to install the cover.
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GROWSPAN ECONOMY COLD FRAMES ™ COVER FILM INSTALLATION 3. Repeat these steps for the remaining end rafter. After the frame is assembled and the baseboards are 4. After attaching the poly latch U-channel to the tops of attached to the frame, the cover film is installed.
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GROWSPAN ECONOMY COLD FRAMES ™ COVER FILM INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) 4. Once the main cover is in place and centered on the frame, begin at the peak of one end rafter and install Install the Cover Film the wire spring into the U-channel to secure the cover.
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GROWSPAN ECONOMY COLD FRAMES ™ COVER INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) SHELTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE Proper care and maintenance of the shelter is important. NOTE: Maintain an even length along the side. The Check the following items periodically to properly maintain final stretching of the cover takes place when the last the shelter: side is secured.
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GROWSPAN ECONOMY COLD FRAMES ™ 12' Wide Cold Frames 105175F (12' x 10') 105176F (12' x 20') 105177F (12' x 30') 105178F (12' x 40') 105179F (12' x 50') Revision date: 01.01.16...
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GROWSPAN ECONOMY COLD FRAMES ™ 12' Wide Cold Frames with covers (FF skus only) 105175FF (12' x 10') 105176FF (12' x 20') 105177FF (12' x 30') 105178FF (12' x 40') 105179FF (12' x 50') Revision date: 01.01.16...
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GROWSPAN ECONOMY COLD FRAMES ™ This page is reserved for customer notes. Revision date: 01.01.16...
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