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Gothic Premium Greenhouses
Photo may show a different but similar model.
GROWSPAN
GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES
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GrowSpan
™
STK#
106205
106206
106207
106208
DIMENSIONS
14' W x 9' 4" H x 16' L
14' W x 9' 4" H x 20' L
14' W x 9' 4" H x 24' L
14' W x 9' 4" H x 28' L
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Summary of Contents for FarmTek Growers Supply GrowSpan Gothic Premium Series
- Page 1 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ GrowSpan ™ Gothic Premium Greenhouses Photo may show a different but similar model. STK# DIMENSIONS 106205 14' W x 9' 4" H x 16' L 106206 14' W x 9' 4" H x 20' L 106207 14' W x 9' 4"...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ LOCATION Choosing the proper location is an important step before you begin to assemble the structure. The following suggestions and precautions will help you determine whether your selected location is the best location. • Never erect the structure under power lines. READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN. -
Page 3: Assembly Procedure
GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE PANEL AND RIDGE CAP INSTALLATION NOTE Following the instructions as presented will help ensure Depending on available equipment, it may be necessary to proper assembly of your greenhouse. Failing to follow construct a support structure to allow a person to reach top these steps may result in an improperly assembled and of greenhouse from outside. -
Page 4: Required Tools
GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ SPECIAL NOTE: Baseboards for Frame 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. - Page 5 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ ASSEMBLY NOTE: Install Tek screws using a clutched drill driver running approximately 750 RPM while applying approximately 50 lbs of force. Do not use an impact driver to install Tek screws! The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts.
- Page 6 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ H-CHANNEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The new H-channel design requires installation of the flat side facing out with channel side toward the building. Some diagrams and photos in this document show installation of original H-channel with channel side facing out. Design of new H-channel does not allow channel-side out installation. Use the diagrams on this page to install H-channel with flat side facing out.
- Page 7 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ GrowSpan Gothic ™ Premium Greenhouses OVERVIEW See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse. ATTENTION: Position purlins evenly during the frame assembly. Use the rafter pipe joints as 1. Locate required parts for each assembly procedure. guides when installing the end clamps, cross 2.
- Page 8 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE 3. Use a transit or line level to drive the second corner post to the same depth as the first ground post. After the site is prepared, lay out the building site. 4.
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Page 9: Rafter Assembly
GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ ASSEMBLING THE GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSE 2. Slide four (4) end purlin clamps (two on each side of FRAME COMPONENTS the peak) over the rafter pipes. Position all end clamps at the rafter pipe joints. Position the end clamps as After the site is prepared and an inventory of parts is shown. -
Page 10: Frame Assembly
GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (continued) FRAME ASSEMBLY INTERIOR RAFTER ASSEMBLY After all ground posts are driven in place and rafters are assembled, assemble the frame. Complete the following steps for the interior rafters. 1. Select the pipes for the first interior rafter assembly and NOTE: The baseboards (strongly recommended) shown in position these on the ground as shown. - Page 11 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 2. Secure the leg pipes to the ground posts using the 5/16" x 2 1/2" machine bolts and nuts. 4. From the location marked in the previous step, measure forty-eight inches (48") and make another Rafter mark on the assembled purlin.
- Page 12 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 10. Move to the interior rafter and align the mark on the purlin with the center of the rafter to maintain the proper 5. As the second rafter is steadied, remove one section of spacing.
- Page 13 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 18. Secure the purlin pipe joint with a Tek screw. Complete these steps to install the four (4) side struts: Repeat the above steps as needed to stand and secure 1. Locate one strut and secure to the previously attached band clamps as shown in the diagrams below.
- Page 14 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ END WALL INSTALLATION • DO NOT REPOSITION THE END WALL VERTICALS USED AT THE SEAM OF TWO (2) POLYCARBONATE The steps to install the greenhouse end walls (front and PANELS. back) are identical and include the following: •...
- Page 15 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 9. Measure the distance between the top of the base tube and band clamp (Step 7) to determine the length of the 4. Secure the base tube between the legs of the end first door jamb.
- Page 16 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 18. With the door centered in the rough opening, swing the loose door jamb back into position and secure 15. Using the marks on the base tube for the rough the bottom of the door jamb to the base rail using Tek opening for the door (Step 6), attach the bottom of one screws and an angled bracket.
- Page 17 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 28. Align the center of the assembled frame member with the center mark on the base tube and attach the top of 24. Choose the parts for each remaining vertical support the frame member to the band clamp on the rafter.
- Page 18 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) INSTALL END WALL FRAMING (BACK) Space below is reserved for customer notes. The end framing for the back of the greenhouse is assembled in the same way as the front end wall. Consult the End Wall Diagrams as needed to install the frame.
- Page 19 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ Secure all polycarbonate panels as shown in the diagrams END PANEL INSTALLATION and photos below, unless otherwise noted. After the end wall framing is attached to the greenhouse, attach the polycarbonate panels to the end wall framing. The steps that follow describe one way to complete the end wall panel installation.
- Page 20 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 3. Place Panel A in position. Add 104213 U-profile along door. Complete following general steps to install end wall panels. 4. Attach to end wall framing using long Tek screws 1. Consult panel location diagrams, select one 6' x 10' (FA4484B) and 102921B neo-bonded washers.
- Page 21 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 11. Using Tek screws (no washers), secure panel in place 6. Take the 4' x 8' panel and cut a section to cover above above door by installing a screw through center of door.
- Page 22 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 14. Cut panel(s) to proper height after attaching to end wall 15. Standing outside the door, install Tek screws through frame. door frame and into end wall frame member to secure. Cut upper panel to proper length.
- Page 23 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL ROOF PANELS: OVERVIEW Install polycarbonate roof panels after installing end panels. These are the main steps to attach panels: 1. Prepare and install lower panels first along both sides for first two (2) bays (as shown). 2.
- Page 24 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS There are different ways to install polycarbonate roof panels. Individuals familiar with the installation of these panels and overall assembly of similar greenhouses may choose to install according to past experience. Since there are differences between buildings, read through the procedure that follows to better understand panel installation for this greenhouse.
- Page 25 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) 6. With assistance, place panel against frame and align center of H-channel with center of second rafter. Position end with foil tape at top. Verify you have UV-protected surface of panel facing toward sun. (Panel was marked earlier during preparation—Step 1.) Foil Tape Vent Tape Bottom...
- Page 26 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION FOR ROOF PANELS 8. After installing first lower panel, select another 116051 During assembly, sometimes installing panel from the side panel (47-1/4" x 144") and prepare for installation as is challenging.
- Page 27 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) 16. With assistant stationed inside and outside the frame, carefully set panel on frame and overlap top of lower 11. Next, measure from peak to top of lower panel and add panel by 6".
- Page 28 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) 20. Take a section of ridge cap (CG96174) and predrill mounting holes in cap lip using 1/4" drill bit. Set first and last holes approximately 4" in from center of rafter at each end. Ridge cap length is 55", so it will extend beyond mid rafter. Next cap overlaps first.
- Page 29 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) 27. After installing all panels, continue with the installation of overlap bracing and U-channel. IMPORTANT : BEFORE INSTALLING NEXT SET NOTE: If the overlap bracing and U-channel procedure OF UPPER PANELS, SKIP TO AND READ THE was completed during panel installation, skip the next SECTION THAT DESCRIBES THE INSTALLATION OF section and continue with baseboard installation.
- Page 30 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL OVERLAP BRACING AND U-CHANNEL 2. Move inside the frame and measure between rafters at point where upper and lower panels overlap. If bracing and U-channel trim were installed during panel installation, skip this section and continue with the 3.
- Page 31 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL OVERLAP BRACING AND U-CHANNEL — continued 5. With tube aligned and someone holding it in place 6. Repeat steps as needed to cut and attach additional inside the greenhouse, drive FA4484B Tek screws with 1.5"...
- Page 32 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT BASEBOARD INSTALLATION Install baseboards after all panels are installed. General installation steps: After installing all panels, installing baseboards is 1. Remove and reposition Tek screws and washers that strongly recommended. Minimum size is 2" x 6". may interfere with baseboard installation.
- Page 33 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ SEAL THE POLYCARBONATE PANELS 4. Seal upper edge of both end walls with a bead of sealant. See dashed line in diagram below. The following steps describe one way to seal the installed Frame shown may differ from actual frame. panels.
- Page 34 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PREMIUM GREENHOUSES ™ SHELTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE Proper care and maintenance of the shelter is important. Space below is reserved for customer notes. Check these items periodically to properly maintain shelter: • Regularly check all polycarbonate panels to see these are secure and in good condition.
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