Grandio ELITE 8x12 2015 User Manual

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2015 GRANDIO ELITE 8x12 & 8x16 KIT MANUAL

INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR BACK DOOR TRANSFORMATION

Grandio Elite 8x16 Shown In Image

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2015 Manual Edition Extendable Greenhouses

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Page 1 G R E E N H O U S E S 2015 GRANDIO ELITE 8x12 & 8x16 KIT MANUAL INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR BACK DOOR TRANSFORMATION Grandio Elite 8x16 Shown In Image GREENHOUSE USER MANUAL © 2013 Grandio Greenhouses, Backyard Living Source Inc. All rights reserved 2015 Manual Edition Extendable Greenhouses...
Page 2 City or Municipality ordinances and HOA’s, as you may need a permit or documentation before you build. CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT at: Contact your insurance company to make sure your Grandio Greenhouse will 1-866-448-8231 be covered on your policy. Hours: 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. Monday through Call your local utilities companies before digging.
Page 3 Before beginning assembly, read the instruc- tions and identify all parts using the hardware identiﬁer and parts list on pages 61-68. Complete assembly and proper usage are essential to reduce the risk of accident or injury when using your Grandio Greenhouse. CAUTION:...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION STEPS Introduction................1 Safety Instructions..............2 Prepare For Assembly............4 PREPARE FOR ASSEMBLY Box Con gurations ..............5 Diagrams of Assembled Grandio Elite Sizes 8x12, 8x16............6-8 STEP ONE: BASE ASSEMBLY Base Kit Assembly Information........9 Base Kit Parts Lists..............10 STEP TWO: FRONT ASSEMBLY 8x12 Base Kit................11...
Page 5: Base Kit Assembly Information
PREPARE FOR GREENHOUSE ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: BASE KIT ASSEMBLY & GREENHOUSE PLACEMENT 8X12 GRANDIO ELITE BARN STYLE Before assembling your new greenhouse, a proper GREENHOUSE DIMENSIONS foundation must be prepared. A number of anchor- ing options are acceptable, based on wind and ground conditions in your area.
Page 6 *See the reference diagrams on pages 6-7 for more information about how the parts will go together and what makes up each section for the assembly. If building a back door you will follow the instructions in the manual, the parts for the transformation are in box GRA-ELI-BD. GRANDIO ELITE 8X12 Elite 8’x8’...
Page 7 BACK DIAGRAM SHOWS THE ASSEMBLED L08A BA-S1 (8’x8’ BASIC CONFIGURATION) (GRA-ELI-8A & GRA-ELI-8P & GRA-BA-8) 606-WS 606-WS 606-WS 606-WS 8x8 ELITE KIT INCLUDES, FRONT, L08B-X L08B-X BACK, BASE AND SIDES. 601A-B 601A-B Outside View L08B 603C 603C 603C 603C 601A-B 601A-B 602D 602D...
Page 8 (8’x8’ Original Kit) (GRA-ELI-8A & GRA-ELI-8P & GRA-BA-8) Elite 4’ Side Extension 8x8 Elite Includes Front, Back, Base, and Sides Includes Base DIAGRAM SHOWS THE ASSEMBLED 8X12 GRANDIO ELITE THE BOX CONFIGURATION IS AN ELITE 8X8 PLUS AN 4 FOOT EXTENSION KIT Outside View...
Page 9 Elite 4’ Side Extension Elite 4’ Side Extension 8x8 Elite Includes Front, Back, Base, and Sides Includes Base Includes Base DIAGRAM SHOWS THE ASSEMBLED 8X16 GRANDIO ELITE THE BOX CONFIGURATION IS AN ELITE 8X8 PLUS (2) 4 FOOT EXTENSION KITS Outside View...
Page 10 BASE KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Pre-Plan The Placement Of Your Structure Allow enough room to get a wheel barrow in and around your structure. Be sure the orientation will allow for proper drainage in and around your greenhouse. It is recommended that you place your greenhouse in an area of your property that receives the most sunlight but is also somewhat protected by trees, fencing or your home for wind protection and also to keep the temperature up during early spring and late fall.
Page 11: Base Kit Parts Lists
BASE KIT PARTS LIST (GRA-BA-8) BASE AND ACCESSORY PACKING LIST (GRA-BA-4X) BASE AND ACCESSORY PACKING LIST PARTS WILL BE FOUND IN (GRA-BAS-8) BOX PARTS WILL BE FOUND IN (GRA-ELI-4X) BOX *8x16 GREENHOUSES WILL HAVE (2) GRA-ELI-4X BOXES GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY GRAPHIC...
Page 12: 8X12 Base Kit
BA-C4 BA-S2 BA-C3 BA-S1 BA-C3 BA-A1 Note that the holes for GRANDIO T I P screws on the base kit sides have about a 2 foot gap between each, so be sure base kit extensions are assembled properly. See BA-A1...
Page 13: 8X16 Base Kit
BA-C4 BA-S2 BA-A1 BA-S10 BA-C4 BA-S2 BA-C3 Note that the holes for GRANDIO BA-S1 T I P screws on the base kit BA-C3 sides have about a 2 foot gap between BA-A1 each, so be sure base kit extensions are assembled properly. See...
Page 14 BASE KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Slide the BA-C3 into the BA-S1, slide the BA-S2 into the BA-C3, align the holes and push together to an even and tight position and use the BA-S03 Bolt and BA-M03 Collard Nut combo, tighten the collard nut on the inside of the base kit using the 10mm wrench.
Page 15 Assembly NOTCHES SHOULD NEVER BE NEXT TO EACH OTHER BA-S1 BA-S2 Make sure base is squared GRANDIO T I P and level before setting BA-S03 anchor into concrete. Use a measuring tape BA-A1 * Must be inserted to ensure all corners are the same. Use level...
Page 16 NOTCHES SHOULD NEVER BE NEXT TO EACH OTHER Make sure base is squared GRANDIO T I P and level before setting anchors. Use a measuring tape to ensure all corners are the same. Use level on all four...
Page 17 We recommend watching GRANDIO T I P our how to assembly videos 603E Y3-1 Y3-2 with tricks and tips for easier assembly and installation of your Grandio Greenhouse at: www.grandiogreenhouses.com 601B 601B 603D Lay at on ground to GRANDIO T I P...
Page 18 . Note: the fat end of the WG02 will always be on the bottom side Inside View PRETHREAD SCREWS TIP: GRANDIO T I P IMPORTANT: Use only S05 Screws, other screws may damage frame. Locate all WG01, WG02, and S05 screws, pre thread these to make installation easier.
Page 19 UV coating. Always use gloves when handling the polycarbonate panels as the edges can be very sharp. BOLT INSTALLATION TIP: GRANDIO W04-1 T I P Transparent Film Locate ML01/S04 nuts and...
Page 20 601-B’s to match the front wall, these holes OUTSIDE INSIDE should face the ground during assembly. BOLT INSTALLATION TIP: GRANDIO T I P Locate all nuts and bolts, pre thread and place in the groove of the extrusion to make installation easier. Move TIP: If necessary you may use a screwdriver to wedge behind the bolt head.
Page 21 Y1 panels, then tighten fasteners. See 2.11 Insert the Y2-2 and Y2-1 polycarbonate panels as shown in Y2-2 Y2-1 603C L08D GRANDIO Transparent Film S04/ L08D L08D T I P ML01 L08D Outside Greenhouse...
Page 22 FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY CONTINUED ALWAYS ASSEMBLE FRONT HORIZONTAL 2.12 Move roof and front section together and align the WG02’s into the 601A’s, and the W04-2’s into the 604’s. Insure a snug t WG02 601B between the WG02’s, 601B’s and 601A’s and then tighten the S05 screws as shown in 601A-FR Tighten the W04-2’s with the S04 /ML01 nut...
Page 23 We recommend that you assemble the back wall on a tarp. * If you are using the Back Door Transformation Kit you will skip this section. Inside View 601B 601B 601B WG02 WG02 WG01 GRANDIO Transparent Film T I P Outside Greenhouse 601B 601B Y5-2 Y5-1 Polycarbonate...
Page 24 WG01 Inside View 601B 601B WG02 WG02 PRETHREAD SCREWS TIP: GRANDIO T I P Locate all WG01, WG02, and S05 screws, loosely pre thread these to 601B 601B make installation easier. Note that the fat end on the WG02 will always face down.
Page 25 BACK CONTINUED ALWAYS ASSEMBLE BACK HORIZONTAL Attach (2) 601A-B’s to L08A using S04/ML01 fastener as shown in diagram Attach (2) 602D’s to L08A using S04/ML01 fasteners as shown in diagram Attach 602C to L08A using S04/ML01 fastener as shown in diagram Attach the (4) 606-WS’s to the L08A as shown 601A-B 602D...
Page 26 BACK CONTINUED ALWAYS ASSEMBLE BACK HORIZONTAL Set (4) 603C’s atop each Y-1 panel, then align the pre threaded S04-ML01 fasteners in each 603C to the L08B and to each 601A-B, 602D and the 602C. When aligned tighten the middle rst and work your way outward.
Page 27 Y4-2 Y4-1 601A-B 601A-B WG02 BOLT INSTALLATION TIP: GRANDIO T I P Locate all nuts and bolts, pre thread and place in the groove of the extrusion to make installation easier. Move Inside View up or down for exact placement.
Page 28 602D 602D S04/ML01 602D L08B-X L08A Inside View L08B-X L08B-X ML01 601A-B 601A-B Square by loosening bolts GRANDIO T I P attached to the tops of the L08B-X, use measuring tape to make sure corners to corner measures the same.
Page 29 601A configured of more base kit pieces. BA-S2 601A You will need a minimum of GRANDIO T I P (2) people to complete the middle assembly of your greenhouse. The BA-S1 more people the merrier at this stage of...
Page 30 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED Attach L08C-X to 601A and the BA-S2 with S04/ML01 on both sides as shown in with the nut and bolt combos. Attach the front section 619 to the base using (3) S04/ML01 fasteners as shown in , then attach the threshold support to the inside of the 619 with (5) self tapping screws included in the package, see 601B 601A...
Page 31 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED Have person (1) continue to hold the front vertically while the other attaches the font section to the base with W05/S04/ML01 fasteners as shown in . The (4) W05 clips will catch the under edge of the front base kit and then slide upward attaching to the bottom of the 601A’s and the 604’s.
Page 32: Back Wall Assembly
MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED If you are using the Back Door Transformation kit you will repeat steps 4.1-4.5 to install the Back Door Wall, then skip ahead to step 4.9. Attach back wall 601A’s with back base corners using S04/ML01 on both sides as shown in Attach bottom of L08C-X to rear section of base kit with S04/ML01, as shown in .
Page 33 . Immediately align the DP01 apply a small amount of silicone to the holes on the exterior of DP01 then insert the S06 screws. For 8x16 Grandio Elite Assembly 607-XS Repeat these steps if you are building an 8x16 DP01...
Page 34 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED 4.11 With 2 people, attach the ridge to front and back by sliding into place as Side Angle View shown in , using S04/ML01 fasteners attach the 607 to the 601B’s. for how the nal orientation should be. 601B 601B Inside View...
Page 35 8x12 Greenhouse, or for an 8x16 Greenhouse page 44. Note it may be helpful to have a few more people at this point the more the merrier. BOLT INSTALLATION TIP: GRANDIO T I P Locate about 30 nuts and...
Page 36 EXTENSION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Connect the (2) braces labeled L08M-X / L08C-X together with the L08M-X W14 BRACKET nut and bolt combo S04/ML01 see . The combined L08M-X’s should measure about 94 1/2” when connected together. L08M-X Attach the 602A to the base with a nut and bolt combo where the extension kits meet on the base kit, with other person holding the 602A in place.
Page 37 EXTENSION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Attach the 8 foot 609-XS to 609 with the (2) S09 screws INSIDE VIEW . The S09 screws are to be installed from the provided see outside of the 609, see 609-XS Pay special attention to the orientation of the 609, make sure the correct side faces down, see Profile View OUTSIDE VIEW...
Page 38 601B’s and the 601A’s when installed correctly. 601A 601A L08C-X You will need a minimum of GRANDIO T I P (2) people to complete the middle assembly of your greenhouse. The more people the merrier at this stage of assembly.
Page 39 EXTENSION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Note the top of 602A should touch the line on the 609 for exact placement, see . Attach the 609 to the 602A with the S04/ML01 nut and bolt combos see diagram 5. Repeat steps 1-4 on the other side see NOTE EXACT PLACEMENT OF THE 602A TO THE 609.
Page 40 EXTENSION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Moving up to the midroof 609, with person 1 holding the 609 in place person 2 will attach the 609 to the front of the greenhouse to the 601B’s, see . Person 1 will continue holding the 609. Person 2 will attach the 602B to the 609’s see .
Page 41 EXTENSION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS With two people attach the AZ-1 to the base and the lower 602A, see . Next attach the upper end to 601B the mid roof line touching the 609 see for exact placement. Install on both sides of the greenhouse where the extension seams meet using the S02/ML01 combo.
Page 42 2nd EXTENSION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE FOR 8X16 ONLY / FOR 8X12 SKIP AHEAD TO PAGE 51 OR STEP 5.19 5.10 See images below at how the 609’s should assemble, you will combine (1) 609 from one 4X Box and (1) 609 from the 4X-Middle Box.
Page 43 2nd EXTENSION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE FOR 8X16 ONLY / FOR 8X12 SKIP AHEAD TO PAGE 51 OR STEP 5.12 5.11 Attach the 609-X4 to 609-X4 (MIDDLE) with the (4) S09 INSIDE VIEW screws and the 609-XS provided see . The S09 screws are to be installed from the outside of the 609, see .
Page 44 MIDDLE BACK ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 5.12 With two people attach the 609 extension to 609-XS with the INSIDE VIEW Inside View (2) S09 screws provided see 601B 5.13 With person 2 still holding in place have person 1 loosen the L08C-X nut and bolt combo, allow to fall out of place, then align the 609 into place with the 601B and 601A, see .
Page 45 2nd EXTENSION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE FOR 8X16 ONLY / FOR 8X12 SKIP AHEAD TO PAGE 51 OR STEP 5.19 5.14 Install the (2) 602A’s and (4) 602B’s as shown below. 601B 5.15 With two people attach the AZ-1 to the base and the lower 602A, see .
Page 46 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 5.17 Before you attach the 602A’s to the sides 602A Inside View of the greenhouse you will need to loosen the ML01 (nut) attached to the L08C-X and the 602A base. See diagram . Remove and set aside ML01/S04 ML01/S04 the L08D-X supports.
Page 47 PLACEMENT 602B Do Not attach lower roof 602B’s yet, they will get in your way when installing the upper roof panels and roof vents. 602B ML01 GRANDIO Transparent Film T I P Outside Greenhouse Opal White Film Polycarbonate Panel Inside Greenhouse...
Page 48 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 5.19 Insert Y11 panels to upper roof section then slide the 630 into the groove of the upper 609 as 601B shown to hold Y11’s in place. See . Note 602B that you may need to loosen the bottoms of some of 602B the 602B’s to slide the 630’s into place as the t is 602B...
Page 49 PC sheet Note Correct Orientation Roof Vent Inside of window Inside Outside View Screwdriver 602B Place roof windows in GRANDIO T I P desired location before attaching all 602B’s. Note and 8x12 has 3 windows, an 8x16 has 4 windows.
Page 50 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 5.22 Attach all remaining 602B’s between the 609’s, after all roof vents are positioned see 5.23 Install plastic strip 606-WS before inserting polycarbonate sheet Y7’s, see 5.24 After Y7’s are installed on both sides, loosen bolts attached to L08C-X in all upper corners. Using a level, adjust 602A and tighten bolts.
Page 51 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 5.25 To ensure there is no gap in roof vent Inside view of 603C position 603C as shown in . Connect 603C 603C to middle of 602B’s using W04 bracket as shown in 603C 602B 5.26 Attach HQC01 to 616 with the Z04 screws see , close roof vent and attach...
Page 52 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 5.27 Remove the L08M-X support combo, take apart and use as L08C-X now and install on the sides of the AZ1 extension brace, as shown in . Note that the 601B L08C-X and L08M-X have been labeled with both stickers in this instance as this part has 2 uses.
Page 53 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 5.30 Apply a small amount of the silicone caulk to the seam where the 610 gutters meet, then attach the DP02 on the inside of the gutter and the DP02B will slide under the gutter and will DP02 rest above the 602A.
Page 54 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 5.31 Attach JG01, JG02A, JG02B, JG03A and JG03B end caps to the ridge, midroof and gutters on both front and back as shown below. Squeeze a small amount of rubberized silicone into the ends of ridge, mid roof, and gutters to secure pressure t end caps, as shown in the images to the right.
Page 55 DOOR ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM This image shows the inside view of Right Door Assembly. All parts for door assembly will be found in box GRA-ELI-8A and GRA-ELI-8P. Use the #2 head Phillips Screw Driver for installation. If you are using the Back Door Transformation kit you will repeat steps 6.1-6.11 to install the Back Door, these parts will be found in box GRA-ELI-BD.
Page 56: Door Assembly
Side View 623B 623B 623B Inside View Bottom GRANDIO Transparent Film View T I P Outside Greenhouse J08A J08A Opal White Film Polycarbonate Panel...
Page 57 DOOR ASSEMBLY CONTINUED Insert J08A into the bottom of the 622-R and 622-L, note the bottom has a groove see Attach the 622-L to the 623B, 623A and 620 using the Z01 screws as shown in Follow the same instructions for the other door making sure that the 622-L and 622-R with the double ball catch match up so doors will latch closed and slide properly 623A 622-R...
Page 58 DOOR INSTALLATION Slide the (2) S02 bolts down the track of the L21 see , align with the holes on the 603D door header. With one person inside the greenhouse line up hanging door track L21 with door header 603D, move bolts on L21 to line up with bolt holes on door header 603D.
Page 59 , and **We included some felt dots in your Grandio Welcome Kit, please apply to the inside bottom edge of the 623B as shown in these felt dots will make your doors t snug and slide smoothly. Bottom...
Page 60 DOOR INSTALLATION 6.10 Attach L28 to L21 with S04/ML01, and L28 to 601A with S02/ML01 as shown below in diagram 603D . Check that the L21 and L28’s are square. Attach (2) J07 to the ends of L21 see . The L28 should align square to the 601A.
Page 61 INTERIOR ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLY Attach the L08E-X to the upper roof section as shown with S04/ML01 fasteners already in BZ-1 place where the 607 meets the 601B, and the 609 and the 602B meet see , repeat this on the front section of the greenhouse, and where extensions meet at the AZ-1.
Page 62 (GRA-ELI-8A) 8x8 GRANDIO ELITE ALUMINUM PACKING LIST GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY 70 3/4 in / 1797 mm 56 9/16 in / 1437 mm 604-R 601A-B FRONT RIGHT BACK CORNERS 56 9/16 in / 1437 mm...
Page 63 (GRA-ELI-8A) 8x8 GRANDIO ELITE ALUMINUM PACKING LIST GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY L08D 24 3/16 in / 614 mm M3*25 52 1/4 in / 1327 mm L08A-X M6*20 L08B-X ML01/S04 M6*14 51 3/16 in / 1300 mm...
Page 64 (GRA-ELI-8A) 8’x8’ GRANDIO ELITE ALUMINUM PACKING LIST GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY M6*16 622-HNDL DOOR HANDLES ATTACHES 619 TO BASE 622-HNDL DOOR HARDWARE JG01 RIDGE END CAP NUT/BOLT 21 7/16 in / 545 mm JG02 A/B...
Page 65 (GRA-ELI-8P) 8’x8’ ELITE PANEL BOX PACKING LIST GRAPHIC NAME SIZE/LOCATION WIDTH HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 22 3/4 in / 578 mm 47 5/16 in / 1202 mm FRONT & BACK PANEL Y2-1 FRONT PANEL 22 3/4 in / 578 mm 9 1/16 in / 230 mm 23 in / 585 mm Y2-2...
Page 66 (GRA-ELI-4X) ELITE 4’ EXTENSION ALUMINUM PACKING LIST GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY 56 9/16 in / 1437 mm 602A 46 3/4 in / 1187 mm 29 7/16 in / 748 mm DP02 602B GUTTER BRACKET 21 7/8 in / 555 m DP02B 603C...
Page 67 (GRA-ELI-4X) ELITE 4’ EXTENSION ALUMINUM PACKING LIST GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY M5*8 SCREW FOR DP02 AND DP02B M6*16 ATTACHES 607-XS TO 607 M4*6 ATTACHES 609-XS TO 609 CONNECTOR FOR 603C L08M-X BRACKET LARGE WASHER NOT FOR USE IN THIS UNIT HQC01 ROOF VENT ARM HQC02...
Page 68 4X ELITE 4’ EXTENSION PANEL BOX PACKING LIST GRAPHIC NAME SIZE/LOCATION WIDTH HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 SIDE WALL PANEL 22 3/4 in / 578 mm 57 in / 1447 mm ROOF PANEL 22 3/4 in / 578 mm 30 5/8 in / 778 mm UNDER ROOF VENT 22 3/4 in / 578 mm 8 7/8 in / 225 mm...
Page 69 (GRA-ELI-BD) GRANDIO ELITE BACKDOOR PACKING LIST GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY GRAPHIC PART NAME SIZE/LOCATION QUANTITY M4*30 72 3/16 in / 1833 mm 603D SCREWS FOR DOORS BACK WALL 18 1/4 in / 463 mm M6*10 603E ML01/S04 BACK WALL...
Page 70: Warranty
Grandio Greenhouse Limited Lifetime Warranty 1. Grandio Greenhouses are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material or workmanship for ten years from the date of original retail purchase on all plastic panels. Additionally the aluminium frame is warranted for life. The word “defects” is de ned as imperfections that impair the use of the product.
Page 71 NOTES NOTES...
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