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Alton VICTORIAN CHELTENHAM Series Instruction Manual

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Michael cook
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We’re do I get parts from end stop gutters

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Mr. Anderson
May 15, 2025

Parts for the Alton VICTORIAN CHELTENHAM Series end stop gutters can be found in the manual under the section discussing aluminium end stops. These require silicone for sealing to the gutter and are fixed with one 25mm screw.

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    8’ Wide Victorian Cedar Greenhouse Assembly Instructions Contents: Section Page Introduction Base Preparation Overview Base Assembly Side Assembly Rear Assembly 10-14 Front Assembly 15-19 Frame Assembly 20-24 Door Assembly 25-28 Roof Assembly 29-33 Half Board Installation 34-41 Louvre Installation 42-43 Glazing 44-52 Roof Vent Installation...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing your new Alton greenhouse. We recommend you familiarise yourself with the instructions and read all safety information before you commence assembly. This instruction manual is also available online at www.greenhousepeople.co.uk in the technical help section should you need to reprint it. Should you require any additional advice you can always call us on 01782 385409.

  • Page 4: Base Preparation

    Choose a site where the greenhouse is relatively easy to get to and convenient to bring water to and possibly a supply of electricity. Finally, and most importantly, choose a site where your Alton Greenhouse will look right so that it will complement your garden.

  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview To build your new greenhouse you will need the following tools: Spirit Level Pencil PZ2 Screwdriver Bit Cordless Screwdriver (2 would be ideal, 1 to drill and 1 to screw) 4mm Drill Bit 7mm Masonry Bit Hammer Drill Hammer Wooden/Rubber Mallet Tall step ladders x 2 There are 8 different types of screws used in the construction of the greenhouse.
  • Page 6 Overview Glazing the structure is very simple but be very careful of the edges of the glass as the pane will break into tiny peaces if you catch an edge on a hard surface such as concrete. You should also wear suitable gloves and goggles when handling the glass (this also helps to keep it clean).

  • Page 7: Base Assembly

    Base Assembly Dia. 1 D174M 8 x 10 example Diagram 1 Lay out your aluminium base sections as the diagram shows. Use the crop head bolts in the bolt channels for attaching the base brackets (D174M), diagram 1. The base brackets should always be positioned either side of the EV0311M door, in the corners, in the middle of the rear and equally...

  • Page 8: Side Assembly

    Side Assembly To start building your greenhouse begin by laying out the components for your sides flat on the ground like the diagram below. Use the tables below to identify your building length and the components with the part numbers and sizes. First of all drill pilot holes through the bottom of each mortise on the cill section (diagram 3, page 9).
  • Page 9 Side Assembly Internal Pilot hole, it is easiest to drill Diagram 2 down through the middle of the Make sure the side bars are pushed all the mortise to make way in, you may find they need a light tap sure you get the with a wooden mallet or something similar.

  • Page 10: Rear Assembly

    Rear Assembly 8ft Rear Internal Part Name Part Size Dia. 4 Number (mm) Rear Cill EV0405 2569 EV0413 Roof Corner R EV0482 1854 Roof Corner L EV0483 1854 Side Corner R EV0056 1650 Side Corner L EV0057 1650 Gable Purling R EV0409 Gable Purling L EV0415...
  • Page 11 Rear Assembly Now slot the 2 longer gable bars into the cill. These also need to locate with the middle rear purling Internal (diagram 6) . Dia. 6 Diagram 6 Internal EV0409 EV0415 Next fit both left and right purlings to the standard glazing bars (EV0501).
  • Page 12 Rear Assembly You will need to drill a pilot hole in the bottom of each side corner bar as shown in diagram 7. This should Internal come through half way up the mortise slot. Now slot the side corner bar into place, fix the bottom of the bar with an 80mm screw.
  • Page 13 Rear Assembly Pilot hole Internal Once the side corner bars are secure slot here the above purling glazing bars into place. With all of the gable bars in place drill pilot Dia. 9 holes through the lap joints at the end of each bar.
  • Page 14 Rear Assembly Diagram 11 External Dia. 12 Dia. 11 Diagram 12 With all the components now in place flip the gable end over so you now have the outside edge facing you. Be careful doing this as some of the parts are not completely supported, it is a good idea to have a helper at this point.

  • Page 15: Front Assembly

    Front Assembly Internal 8ft Front Part Name Part Size Number (mm) Front Cill EV0401 Roof Corner R EV0482 1854 Roof Corner L EV0483 1854 Side Corner R EV0502 1650 Side Corner L EV0503 1650 Gable Purling R EV0409 Gable Purling L EV0415 Standard Bar EV0501...
  • Page 16 Front Assembly Internal Dia. 15 EV0415 EV0409 Dia. 16 Diagram 15 Diagram 16 Now slot the purling bars into place, again as with the rear assembly these will be fixed later.
  • Page 17 Front Assembly Internal Drill the pilot holes again as diagram 17 shows. Fix the cill to the corner bar with an Dia. 18 80mm screw. Dia. 17 Diagram 17 Diagram 18 As before (keeping the inside edges flush) drill a pilot hole close to the inside face of the purlings tenon (diagram 18), then fix with a 25mm countersunk screw.
  • Page 18 Front Assembly Slot the above purling glazing bars Internal into place ready to take the roof Dia. 19 corner bars. You should now drill the pilot holes shown in diagram 19. Pilot hole Diagram 19 here Slot the roof corner bars onto the gable Internal bars and fix with 40mm screws (diagram 20).
  • Page 19 Front Assembly External Dia. 22 Dia. 21 Flip each gable section over so you can fix the purling bars with 25mm countersunk screws (diagram 21 and 22). 25mm Screw Diagram 21 have extension refer to the Diagram 22 separate manual at this stage and follow the frame construction as the order of construction is slightly...

  • Page 20: Frame Assembly

    Frame Assembly Before you position your side section onto the aluminium base you should drill the pilot holes in the bottom of the side corner bars shown in diagram 24. The position of these holes should be about 19mm from the side face and 30mm measured from the bottom end of the bar. You can now position the side section on the aluminium base, you will need a helper to hold this in place or simply strap it to a set of steps.
  • Page 21 Frame Assembly External Diagram 25 Keep faces flush Diagram 24 Make sure the side corner bar is located correctly and the front face is flush with the end of the eaves bar, mark out the pilot hole positions shown in diagram 26 and 27. Diagram 29 and 30 on the next page show the External Front direction the holes should be drilled in.
  • Page 22 Frame Assembly Before fixing this corner make sure the inside Diagram 28 faces are all flush (diagram 28). When you are happy that the purling is located correctly (it is normal that the purling is set back slightly from the glass rebate on the front of the building) start by inserting the 80mm screw through the side of the eaves bar into the tenon on the end of the purling.
  • Page 23 Frame Assembly With help or using props for extra support, position the rear gable on to the base and repeat the steps from page 20 to 22. It is best NOT to fix the rear gable to the aluminium base at this point as you will want some adjustment when attaching the next side section, but keep this supported at all times.
  • Page 24 Frame Assembly Connect the next side as you did before. You may find you need to adjust corner brackets that hold the a l u m i n i u m b a s e together to get the corners to meet up correctly.
  • Page 25 Door Installation Your door will arrive already installed in the frame with Diagram 31 the lock and lock plate attached. All you need to do is attach the door handle to install this to the building. Start by sliding the spindle through the top hole in the door (diagram 31), then locate one of the door handles on this and fix with the screws provided.
  • Page 26 Door Installation Take the door to the greenhouse frame assembly Diagram 33 and slide it into place. Unlock and open the door so that it is 90 degrees to the frame as shown in the illustration on the opposite page. Fix through You will need to pack the outside edge of the open this face...
  • Page 27 Door Installation Dia. 34 Once the frame is secure drill a pilot hole through the mortise slot in the door frame header (diagram 35). Diagram 35...
  • Page 28 Door Installation Dia. 36 Slot the above door glazing bar into the mortise slot in the door frame header and secure it with a 50mm screw. Diagram 36 External...

  • Page 29: Roof Assembly

    Roof Assembly Dia. 37 Diagram 37 You will need two sets of step ladders at this point and a helper. Slot the ridge bar onto the tenons of the roof corner bars at both ends of the building. The central glazing bars 18mm should locate with the ridge bar below this joint (diagram 38).
  • Page 30 Roof Assembly Diagram 38 X-ray The central glazing bars should also have a pilot hole drilled and be fixed to the ridge bar with an 80mm screw (diagram 38). Diagram 40 X-ray Diagram 39...
  • Page 31 Roof Assembly Now the ridge is in place you can install the roof bars. Slot the bar into the ridge first, the tenon may be a little tight so this might require a tap with a wood or rubber mallet. Once this has located correctly locate the bottom of the bar with the trench in the eaves bar.
  • Page 32 Roof Assembly With all the roof bars in place drill pilot holes vertically down through the roof bars, refer to diagram 27 (page 21) for the location of this hole. Make sure the roof bars are tight in to the eaves bar on the inside of the building and fix with 100mm screws (diagram 42).
  • Page 33 Roof Assembly EV0538M Internal Now all the roof bars are in place and fully secured you can fit the eaves bracing (EV0537M) and ridge bracing (EV0538M). These are fitted to every roof and side bar in the building. Use 40mm screws to fix these to the building.

  • Page 34: Half Board Installation

    Half Board Installation Dia. 45 Once the greenhouse frame is up and 6ft long 8ft long secured to the aluminium base you Part Name Part Size Part Name Part Size can install the mid rails, starting with Number (mm) Number (mm) the sides.
  • Page 35 Half Board Installation Diagram 45 Dia. 46 Dia. 47 Diagram 46 External Diagram 47 Internal Slot the mid rail onto the side of the greenhouse. Drill pilot holes in the side bars from the inside of the building and fix with 50mm screws. Then drill pilot holes in the corner bars and fix with 80mm screws.
  • Page 36 Half Board Installation Now Fit the mid rails to the gables. Again slot them into place and drill and fix them with 50mm screws through gable bars and corner bar. Make sure the two mid rails are lined up well on the outside before fixing to the corner bar.
  • Page 37 Half Board Installation Diagram 48 Dia. 48 External Internal External...
  • Page 38 Half Board Installation Half Board Panels You can now fit the panels to the greenhouse frame. Part Name Part 10ft 12ft Start with the first panel on the side of the building Number long long long long and work your way round. The cedar capping is Side Panel EV0550 fixed with 40mm screws.
  • Page 39 Half Board Installation External Diagram 49...
  • Page 40 Half Board Installation All of the capping is the same for the panels apart from the corner capping for the gable ends. This is wider to cover the gap created by the standard cap on the side of the building. It should be fitted up to this capping but not over it (diagram...
  • Page 41 Half Board Installation Dia. 51 Diagram 50 Diagram 51...
  • Page 42 Louvre Assembly To start building your louvre you first need to assemble the sides. Connect the two side section with the two inserts as shown here. Pinch all glass retainers before glazing...
  • Page 43 Louvre Assembly Dia. 52 Louvre Part Name Part Size (mm) Qty Number Louvre Top/Bottom D165 Louvre Side Insert D166 Louvre Side D168L Louvre Side (handle) D168R Assembly Screw FS6013 Louvre Glass D729TG 100 x 525 Diagram 52 Now you have assembled the side, trim the rubber seal flush with the ends.

  • Page 44: Glazing

    Glazing Standard cedar capping or the upgrade aluminium capping? Glass Size 86 88 810 812 If you have the Aluminium capping you need to slide the glazing rubber into channels on the back of the capping. Use a Stanley knife or scissors to cut to length, it is best to use a complete length per side.
  • Page 45 Glazing Note: All channels in the aluminium capping should have rubber inserted, even if it is going onto the timber. 610 X 153 Keep the The louvre can short flange replace any of the pointing 610x916 panes upwards on the outside. Use the glass separators...
  • Page 46 Glazing 610 x 153 X - Section Glass Glazing Bar Separator Capping You need to decide where in the building you are having your louvre(s) Above is an example of how it might be fitted. The louvre can replace any of the 610 x 916 panes, but make sure the handle operates and that there is no interference with the glass in the location that you choose.
  • Page 47 Glazing Dia. 53 Glass retaining Diagram 53 bead External Install the rear glass in the same method as the side glass, the only difference is you have to stack the shaped panes on top using the glass separators. Make sure you have all the glass to hand when you are glazing this section.
  • Page 48 External Glazing Glaze the remaining side sections as before. When you come to the front end glaze this as you did the rear end. Once all the roof corner cloaking strips have been installed run a bead of silicone all the way down the joint between itself and the Dia.
  • Page 49 Glazing Alu capping top edge Aluminium capping There are 2 grooves in the slam rail, the one glass groove nearest the edge should be used for the aluminium capping and the one nearer the Cedar capping glass middle for the cedar capping. groove (flip the bar for use with cedar capping)
  • Page 50 Glazing Now complete the glazing by fitting the roof panes. Slide these all the way up the glazing bars, making sure they tuck into the groove in the ridge. Slot 2 of the glass stops (diagram 55,57) on and lower the pane down onto the eaves bar.
  • Page 51 Glazing External Diagram 57 Capping flush with the end of the Dia. 57 cloaking Dia. 58 The corner capping should overlap onto the cloaking strip to seal the joint between the cloaking strip and the roof corner bar. Cedar capping option Aluminium capping option Insert Glazing Diagram 58...
  • Page 52 Glazing Dia. 59 Diagram 59 40mm Screw Diagram 59 Cedar capping option Once all the glazing has been finished you can install the ridge cover cap. This is a universal part that can be used with either cedar or Aluminium capping option aluminium capping.

  • Page 53: Roof Vent Installation

    Roof Vent Installation Dia. 60 Dia. 61 Take the vent frame that is ready assembled and fix the vent hinge to one Diagram 60 end through the 4 pre drilled holes using the 19mm screws, diagram 60. Once this is in place fix the plastic vent filler (EV0323) also with a 19mm screw, its is important to make a pilot hole before fixing the plastic filler to prevent...
  • Page 54 Roof Vent Installation Once you have assembled the roof vents you can now install them to your building. Prepare the ridge hinge (EV0314M) by running a bead of silicone along the back edge. Diagram 62 External D220 EV0314M Then position this spaced equally over the opening in the roof. Use the 13mm self taping screws to fix the hinge section to the Silicone ridge cap, the screws will bore their own hole into the aluminium...
  • Page 55 Roof Vent Installation Internal Dia. 65 Now fit your autovents to the slam Diagram 65 rail and to the bottom of the roof vents, diagram 65. Use 19mm screws to secure the top arm of the autovent to the roof vent, do this with the roof vent in the closed position so that you get the bracket in the correct position.
  • Page 56 Louvre Glazing If you haven’t already done so you could now install the louvre glass. Make sure the tabs on the glass retainers are pinched slightly so they hold the glass tight. Standing on the inside of the building slot the first louvre slat in until it hits the bottom tab of the retainer.

  • Page 57: Gutter And Downpipe Installation

    Gutter and Downpipe Installation With help position your gutter Diagram 68 on the side face of the eaves bars, this should be the same length as the eaves bar and fit 25mm Screw between the ends of the roof corner bars. Fix it in place with 25mm screws, diagram 68.
  • Page 58 Gutter and Downpipe Installation To install the downpipes straight to the floor cut the pipe as per the diagrams below. Use a small amount of silicone at each joint. The brackets can share the same hole as the capping for the panels.
  • Page 59 Gutter and Downpipe Installation Diagram 72 If you want to connect the pipe to a waterbutt cut the pipe appropriately and simply use the D207 joints to divert the pipe. Its likely you will need to fix the downpipe brackets higher up, again try to use a standard capping screw location.

  • Page 60: Optional Cresting

    Optional Cresting Dia. 74 Diagram 74 Dia. 75 Diagram 75 From one end of the building slide your cresting pieces along the channel in the ridge cover cap.

  • Page 61: End Caps And Finials

    End cap and Finial Diagram 76 X-ray Diagram 77 The end cap and finial bolt together with a 22mm M6 bolt. The easiest way to attach this is to slide the end cap onto the end of the ridge cover cap, then slide the bolt on the end cap (the head should locate in the lower recess of the end cap), with...

  • Page 62: Finished Installation

    Finished installation Diagram 78 D174M Internal When you are happy with the final position of your greenhouse and all the sides are vertical and square you can fix the greenhouse to the ground. Use brown rawl plugs, 50mm screws and a 7mm hammer drill to secure it through the base brackets previously attached (diagram 78).
  • Page 63 Finished installation...

  • Page 64: Optional Auto Louvre Installation

    Optional Auto Louvre Installation Once the louvre is installed in the greenhouse you can replace the manual handle with the automatic unit. First of all remove the screw to release the arm (diagram 79). Next Remove the handle from the frame of the louvre (diagram 80).
  • Page 65 Optional Auto Louvre Installation You now need to mark Diagram 82 the frame to drill the 2 holes, use a 2.5mm drill bit for this. Offer the opener up to the frame with the plates and washers and slide louvre into position.

  • Page 66: Parts Lists

    Parts Lists See Universal booklet for part lists.
  • Page 67 Notes...
  • Page 68 Alton Greenhouses, TGP Ltd, Blythe Park, Cresswell, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9RD Telephone: 01782 385 409 www.Altongreenhouses.co.uk sales@altongreenhouses.co.uk...

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