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©2014 ClearSpan™
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction
is prohibited without permission.
Revision date: 10.03.14
ClearSpan
Gothic Style Solar Star
Photo may show a different but similar model.
CLEARSPAN
™
Greenhouses
™
STK#
104844
16' W x 9' 8" H x 20' L
104845
16' W x 9' 8" H x 24' L
104846
16' W x 9' 8" H x 28' L
104847
16' W x 9' 8" H x 32' L
GREENHOUSES
™
DIMENSIONS
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  • Page 1 104845 16' W x 9' 8" H x 24' L 104846 16' W x 9' 8" H x 28' L ©2014 ClearSpan™ 104847 16' W x 9' 8" H x 32' L All Rights Reserved. Reproduction is prohibited without permission.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Identify whether underground cables and pipes are BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER. present before preparing the site or anchoring the structure. Thank you for purchasing this ClearSpan™ greenhouse. When properly assembled and maintained, this product will • Location should be away from structures that could provide years of reliable service.

  • Page 3: Assembly Procedure

    These words and phrases are common to most shelter frame. A strut is typically secured to the frame ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of work by special brackets and bolts. the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may not apply to this particular shelter.) These terms describe...

  • Page 4: Required Tools

    CLEARSPAN 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 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts and show you how they are used. (Some parts are not shown.) FA4482B CC6212 QH1402 103544 102569 102921 & FA4484B Tek Screw Fabric Clip Band Clamp...
  • Page 6 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ Gothic Style Solar Star ™ Greenhouse OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your gothic-style greenhouse. For details, please see section, Assembling the Gothic Style Greenhouse Components. See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse. ATTENTION: Position purlins evenly during the frame assembly.
  • Page 7 CLEARSPAN 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.

  • Page 8: Rafter Assembly

    CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ ASSEMBLING THE GOTHIC STYLE 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 9: Frame Assembly

    CLEARSPAN 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 10 CLEARSPAN 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 11 CLEARSPAN 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 12 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) BASEBOARD INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED) 18. Secure the purlin pipe joint with a Tek screw. The baseboard (strongly recommended) is supplied by the customer and is attached at ground level along both sides 19. Repeat the above steps as needed to stand and secure of the frame.
  • Page 13 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION 3. Attach the remaining end of the strut to the baseboard using a lag screw or nut and bolt (not included). See There are four (4) side struts for the shelter. These struts the diagram that follows for location.
  • Page 14 CLEARSPAN 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 CLEARSPAN 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 CLEARSPAN 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 CLEARSPAN 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 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) INSTALL FRAMING FOR ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) Complete these steps to install the accessory framing: 1. Read the note regarding the installation of optional accessories at the beginning of the end wall installation section.
  • Page 19 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION Secure all polycarbonat panels as shown in the diagrams and photos below. 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 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) Place the panel in position, attach it to the end wall Complete the following general steps to install the end wall framing using Neo-bonded washers and the long Tek panels. screws. Space the screws evenly at 16" when securing the panels.
  • Page 21 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 5. Cut the width of the panel approximately 1-1/8" shorter than the actual measurement to allow for the installation of the aluminum H-channel used to connect Upper Panel two separate panels. In this photo, the top of the panel is removed using a power tool equipped with a round cutting bit.
  • Page 22 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) ATTENTION: The U-channel profile for the top edge of all panels (dashed line below) is installed last and after 11. Select the end wall panel (X below) for the remaining all profile is installed along the edges and between side of the door, remove the protective film, and apply each panel as shown on the end panel diagrams.
  • Page 23 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) INSTALL POLY LATCH U-CHANNEL c. Bend the U-channel profile at the notches before Gather the parts: installing it. • Aluminum U-channel (#102197) • Ribbon board (supplied by customer) • Tek screws (#FA4482B) 1. Measure the desired height to identify the top of the roll-up sides.
  • Page 24 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL POLY LATCH U-CHANNEL (continued) The steps that follow describe one way to complete this process. 3. Continue to attach the U-channel sections to the rafters (or ribbon board if used) and work toward the other end ATTENTION: Install the IR film cover first! Examine the of the frame.
  • Page 25 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) 6. The rope can remain in place to temporarily secure the cover. Remove the ropes as the covers are secured to 3. After tying the ropes to the main cover, throw the ropes the greenhouse.
  • Page 26 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) ASSEMBLE THE ROLL-UP SIDE CONDUIT 12. Once the first cover is stretched and secure, install the Gather the Parts: inflation fan kit in the desired location and according to • Pipe 1.315'' x 75'' swaged 17 GA (#131S0075) the instructions sent with the kit.
  • Page 27 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ ATTACH CONDUIT TO MAIN COVER ROLL-UP SIDE TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY Gather the parts: Gather the parts: • Assembled conduits • Aluminum channel • Fabric clips #CC6212 (Divide quantity in half.) • Drive handle • Tek screws (#FA4482B) •...
  • Page 28 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (continued) 6. Select the bearing bracket and attach the bearings as needed. (In some instances, the bearings may come 3. Select the aluminum channel and drill a 3/8" hole already attached.) Assemble as follows: through the channel approximately 2" from the end and attach a threaded rod using a 3/8"...
  • Page 29 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 15. Attach the rolled conduit to the square shaft of the assembly by inserting a carriage bolt through the hole 11. Using a carriage bolt, attach the square shaft to a in the conduit and tubing adapter. Tighten the nut.
  • Page 30 Thread the free end of the rope through the end NOTE: With the exception of Truss Arch buildings, rafter eyebolts and the eyebolts at two to three interior ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses do not have any rafters. tested loading criteria.
  • Page 31 CLEARSPAN GREENHOUSES ™ 9'-3 1/8" Height 3'-11" QUICK START GUIDE Sidewall Height 16' Gothic Style Greenhouse 16'-3 3/8" Width FRONT Grid Represents 12" Squares Ground Level Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame. Revision date: 10.03.14...
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