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- Page 1 GrowSpan 30' Wide ™ Series 500 Cold Frame ©2016 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction prohibited without permission. 30' Wide Series 500 Cold Frame: All Standard Lengths. Revision date: 12.30.16...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Important Information LOCATION Choosing the proper location is an important step before you begin. The following suggestions and precautions will help determine whether your selected location is the best location. • Never erect the structure under power lines. READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO ASSEMBLY •... -
Page 3: Required Tools
Important Information ASSEMBLY REQUIRED TOOLS Following the instructions as presented will help ensure The following list identifies the main tools needed to proper assembly. Failing to follow these steps may result assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may in an improperly assembled and anchored structure. be needed depending on the structure, location, and application. -
Page 4: Parts Identification
• For replacement or missing parts, call 1-800-245-9881 for assistance. NOTE: With the exception of engineered buildings, GrowSpan™ shelters and buildings do not have any tested loading criteria unless otherwise specified. 103856 AS2167 Anchor 100441 Magnetic... - Page 5 Overview GrowSpan 30' Wide ™ Series 500 Cold Frame Drawing may show a model of a different length. Refer to Quick Start section located near the back of this guide for on-center measurements and post layout. OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your building frame.
- Page 6 Prepare and Square the Building Site PREPARE THE BUILDING SITE SQUARE THE SITE: GENERAL STEPS A level site is required to accurately and safely construct 1. Identify a corner where a building rafter will be the building. Consult the services of a qualified contractor positioned, drive in a stake, and string a line the exact to properly grade and prepare the site.
- Page 7 Set Ground Posts MARK THE SITE AND DIG POST HOLES These steps describe marking all post hole locations and digging the holes. For some sites, it may not be possible to complete the procedure in this manner. An alternative procedure such as working from one end of the building toward the other may be necessary.
- Page 8 Set Ground Posts SET GROUND POSTS Stake Ground Posts for Concrete Required parts and equipment: Rafter mounting holes point towards ends. • Ground Posts (113334) and 103856 Band Clamps Set all posts at the same • Equipment to level and brace posts height.
- Page 9 Set the Ground Posts Ground Level Ground Post 2’ Deep Concrete In areas where frost is common, dig each post hole so it falls below the frost line. Minimum hole depth for all areas regardless of frost is 24". Minimum hole diameter Optional: Before setting the is 12".
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Page 10: Rafter Assembly
Rafter Assembly RAFTER ASSEMBLY After setting the ground posts, continue with the rafter assembly. Do not set assembled rafters into position on the ground posts until concrete has set. Check with contractor for set times. NOTE: All rafter assemblies consist of three main rafter sections. Consult the rafter diagrams in the Quick Start section of these instructions before and during the rafter assembly process for details. - Page 11 Rafter Assembly–Optional Support Kit RAFTER ASSEMBLY—Optional Support Kits If the optional support kits were purchased, continue with the assembly steps that follow. Consult the diagrams supplied with the rafter support kits for additional details. See also the diagram in the Quick Start section of this guide. If the support kits were not purchased, continue with the frame assembly.
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Page 12: Frame Assembly
Frame Assembly FRAME ASSEMBLY Use the diagrams and information that follows to assemble the main frame. ATTENTION: Rafters are heavy. Always lift rafter from two separate points to prevent damage and injury. Examine the site to determine the best way to move the rafters into position and to set them onto the ends of each set of ground posts. - Page 13 Frame Assembly FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) Use this diagram to properly position the purlins during the frame assembly. Side purlins will run just above the cross beam of the rafter support kit components if equipped. Center the ridge purlin on top of the rafters. Secure using the QH1070 and FA4482 Tek screws.
- Page 14 Frame Assembly Frame shown may differ from actual frame. FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) After setting the first end rafter and bracing it in place, set the second rafter and add the purlins and purlin clamps. Consult the techincal diagrams for connection details. Diagrams show the optional rafter support package.
- Page 15 Frame Assembly FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) End Rafter FA4482B Tek Screw QH1070 Pipe Strap Purlin FA4482B Tek Screw FA4482B Tek Screw Photo shows the installation of the side purlin and pipe Secure each QH1070 pipe strap to the purlin pipe strap at the end rafter. See Connection Details in Quick using one Tek screw.
- Page 16 Frame Assembly FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) Customer-supplied rafter-spacing jig. Revision date: 12.30.16...
- Page 17 Frame Assembly FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) Full Frame without Optional Rafter Support Components CABLE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION IS SHOWN IN A LATER PROCEDURE. Full Frame with Optional Rafter Support Components NOTE: Some frames may also include support components on the end rafters. This example does not. ATTENTION: Example shows a 48' frame length.
- Page 18 Baseboard Installation—Optional BASEBOARD INSTALLATION—OPTIONAL Gather the parts: • 2" x 8" treated lumber (supplied by customer). Baseboard • 5/16" carriage bolts and nuts supplied by customer. Length depends on the thickness of the baseboard. When properly installed, baseboard runs the length of the frame at ground level.
- Page 19 Diagonal Cable Installation Using the diagrams and photos, install diagonal cables at each end bay of the frame. Position turnbuckle either at the top end of the cable assembly as shown in the Quick Start diagrams, or at the bottom end (for easier adjustment) as shown in the photos on the next page.
- Page 20 Diagonal Cable Installation CABLE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION (continued) 4. For end bay sidewall cables, secure the upper band clamp 3"- 4" below the clamp of the lower purlin run. (See A below.) Steps 4 & 5 Purlin Clamp 3"- 4" PGBRKAATS01 bracket attached to band clamp.
- Page 21 Diagonal Cable Installation In addition to the end bay sidewall diagonal cables, this frame includes mid bay roof diagonal cable assemblies. Consult the frame connection diagrams in the Quick Start section near the back of this guide for all connection details. See Cable Assembly table on Page 19 (and in Quick Start section) for cable part number.
- Page 22 Attach U-Channel to Frame INSTALL U-CHANNEL—ADDITIONAL PURCHASE REQUIRED If you purchased cover material for the cold frame, read the information that follows. A building with a film (or 5.2 oz) cover typically requires the installation of u-channel. U-channel is attached to the top of each end rafter using Tek screws.
- Page 23 Typical Film (or 5.2 oz) Cover Installation WEAR EYE INSTALL MAIN COVER—SINGLE-LAYER FILM OR 5.2 OZ MATERIAL PROTECTION The following steps describe the basic cover installation if film or 5.2 oz material was purchased. WHEN Cover material and related parts to install are not included with the cold frame. INSTALLING SPRING WIRE! Gather the parts:...
- Page 24 Typical Film (or 5.2 oz) Cover Installation 2. Along the edge, clamp self-locking, duck-billed pliers to the cover material and Clamp self-locking, tie ropes or straps to the pliers. duck-billed pliers along the cover edge, tie NOTE: The ropes or straps must reach over the top of the building to the ropes or straps to the other side.
- Page 25 Typical Film (or 5.2 oz) Cover Installation INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) 5. Once main cover is in place and centered, begin at 9. Next, move to the remaining side, stretch the cover, the peak of one end and install the 102198 wire spring and secure it in place.
- Page 26 Quick Start Guide 30' Wide Frame Frame length of your building may differ from what is shown. Revision date: 12.30.16...
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Page 41: Customer Notes
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