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Assembly Animation Video is available on our YouTube page, find the link at www.exaco.com or scan the QR code below: model Riga Width 2,96 m / 9ft 8in model Riga S Width 2,32 m / 7ft 8in www.exaco.com 877-760-8500 customerservice@exaco.com...
Table of Contents Before You Begin……………………………………………………………………………..2-3 Polycarbonate Information………………………………………………………………………..4 Foundation Frame (optional accessory)………………………………………………………5-6 Site Planning and Preparation with Foundation Measurements………………………………7 Main Box Contents – Basic Kit………………………………………………………………...8-9 Gable Assembly……………………………………………………………………………….10-11 Roof Windows Roof Window Parts/Assembly………………………………………………………12-14 Roof Window Auto Opener………………………………………………………….15-16 Wind Restraints for High Wind (optional)………………………………………………17 Door Assembly Door Bottom Half………………………………………………………………….…..18-19 Door Top Half …………………………………………………………………………20-21...
Thank you for purchasing a Riga greenhouse! Please read all the assembly instructions then follow them step by step. We also recommend following our YouTube animated assembly video. Find the link to the Exaco YouTube page on our website at www.exaco.com. If you have questions or run into any difficulty, please give us a call at 877-760-8500.
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72 mm 768 mm 768 mm 030 mm 030 mm 030 mm model (28.03 in) model (30.24 in) (30.24 in) (40.55 in) (40.55 in) (40.55 in) Riga S II Riga III Riga S III Riga IV Riga S IV Riga V...
!!!Note: Important information for glazing!!! When installing the polycarbonate glazing make sure the UV coated side faces out. Loosen the edges of the protective film for installation. After the assembly is complete pull it off immediately. Do not leave the film on for any period of time in the sunlight. Several days of sunlight can burn the film firmly on the glazing.
It is also very practical to install tile or stone flooring, this prevents the mud from splashing on the greenhouse during heavy rain and makes work easier around the greenhouse, such as mowing the lawn. Riga S : Profiles and accessories for foundation frame number/length in mm/inches overview pos.
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Assembly foundation frame Self-tapping screw placement Rotate the foundation frame profile into the soil profile. Make sure it is centered in the soil profile. Note: The foundation frame profiles are shorter than soil profiles To stabilize the greenhouse, use the mounting bracket (V27) Note: The founda- with bolts M6 x 2 (S2)
Greenhouse on a Stem Wall Foundation plan Riga S/Riga (Requires optional door extension/drop door kit) Construction with a perimeter or strip foundation You must have a door extension kit to place the Riga greenhouse If you have not purchased a foundation frame secure the greenhouse by on a stem/knee wall.
Main box Contents - basic kit Riga S/Riga Please check contents list to make sure all items are there Profiles for both gables: number/length in [in] overview pos. description Riga S Riga 2874 2238 2238 2238 2874 2874 soil profile/gable "...
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Accessories bag basic kit Riga S/Riga num- description/ overview pos. item number Riga Riga S Soil profile corner item no 9999 0003 connecting plate Edge Clamp/Door Frame item no 9999 0028 connecting plate 90 x 35 mm For mounting cross bar/rear...
2 to step 2: Now you need the small side glazing. Slide the side glazing into the door frames and soil profile. Riga S Riga The dimensions are listed in the 730 x 728 048 x 728 diagram.
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Assembly procedure gable ATTENTION! When using a foundation frame attach it to soil profile in advance (see pages 5, 6) step 5 to step 5: view from outside The square peg in the soil profile corner (V9) is plugged into the bottom of the Edge curve (pos.1.5.4/1.5.6).
Roof Windows Profiles for roof windows (per roof window) num- overview pos. description length in mm roof window side profile / 21 " 3/16 roof window top/bottom profil / 37 " Content accessories bag roof window (per roof window) num- overview pos.
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Assembly roof window corner with grub corner bracket/roof window (V24) screw (V3) Top window profile (pos.4.2) (This profile requires no T-seal) Attach the roof window side profiles to the bottom roof window profile using the corner brackets and the metal corners with grub screws.
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Sealing the roof window area pos. 4. Apply silicone to black corner connectors where they meet the profiles. Apply silicone where the polycarbonate meets the aluminum frame. ( pos. 4. pos. 3.2 ________ Also use silicone to seal between the crossbar (pos 3.2 ) and the curves of the greenhouse cross-section of the flat seal...
Automatic Window Opener opener frame pressure cylinder cotter pin mounting plate window profile mounting plate cross bar Auto Opener Installation Check whether the greenhouse window can open and close freely and unhindered. Install the opener with the mounting plate (4) in the center of the lower roof window profile (pos 4.2) Secure the cylinder by lining up the hole in the piston with the upper hole in the T-coupling, then insert the cotter pin.
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Riga Greenhouse Window Auto Opener Correct Installation In the correct position, the opener is sitting parallel to the window, which means that it will not demand a lot of pressure from the cylinder when the opening starts. Before fitting a new cylinder to the openers, you must check that the window can open freely right from the start.
Roof Vent Recommendation for High Wind Areas If you get strong wind gusts, we recommend protecting your roof vents and openers with restraint cables. Roof vent restraints can be purchased from Exaco Trading (US distributor of Rigas) or can be made, they are not a standard part from the Riga manufacturer.
Profiles for divided revolving door - bottom - num- overview pos. description length in mm 5.3. door profile bottom " 9/16 door profile left " with hole for sash lock " door profile right with hinge hole " door profile top with transverse hole 9/16 "...
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Assembly - divided revolving door - bottom - view from outside Lay the profiles out like the diagram below (possibly on cardboard or something similar). First: Insert T seal in corner bracket door profil Door profile top (pos (V30/V3) 5.8) Second: Attach square tube to door profile to (pos 5.8)
Profiles for divided revolving door - top - number/length in mm overview pos. description Riga S Riga 264 08 door profile left " " 9/16 08 264 door profile right with hinge hole " " 9/16 door profile top "...
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Assembly - divided revolving door - top - view from outside Place the profiles on the ground or a flat surface like the diagram below (possibly on cardboard or something similar). corner bracket door profile (V30/V3) door profile top (pos. 5.3 Fix glazing block in place with silicon cross bar (pos.5.4.)
Installation of Door Catch Door Catch Placement Riga Model IIs, IIIs, IVs Edge Curve Handle with Screw Cap 3.5 x 13mm Screw Door Catch Placement Riga Model III, IV, V Crossbar Handle without Crossbar Screw Cap 3.5 x 13mm Screw...
Profiles for rear window number/length in mm overview pos. description Riga S Riga 08 264 5..2 door profile left with hole for sash lock " " 9/16 08 264 door profile right with hinge hole " " 9/16 5.3. door profile top "...
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Assembly - rear window - view from outside door profile top (pos. 5.3.1 In this position on the INSIDE install sash fix glazing block in place lock, small (V28) with with silicone screw countersunk 3,5 x 22 (S19) screws Screw countersunk head 4,2 x 45 (S7)
Assembly procedure - eaves - ATTENTION! When using a foundation frame attach it to the soil profile before these steps (see pages 5, 6) step 8 to step 8: Note: If you have purchased a foundation frame attach it to the soil profiles before you attempt this step.
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Assembly procedure - eaves - ATTENTION! When using a foundation frame assemble in advance on this soil profile (see pag s 5, step to step : First place a side curve up against the edge curve installed on the gable end. You want to match curvature of the edge curve with the side curve.
Assembly procedure -eaves- ATTENTION! When using a foundation frame attach it to soil profile in advance (see pages 5, 6) to step 4: step 4 Attach the preassembled door gable. Refer to steps 8-9 for attachment procedures. For added stability install the inside corner (V).
Riga Assembly Instructions Top Shelf Parts list Top shelf: Riga Riga Riga Riga Riga Description pos. overview III/IIIS IV/IVS V/VS longitudinal profile strut (Ø20 x 1,5) - 32 inches angle-end tail (narrow) cross-brace V161 connector with grub screw S12/ hexagonal screw M6 x 12 with nut M6 hexagonal screw M6 x 16 with nut M6 T-head bolt M6 x 16 with nut M6 S15/...
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Before beginning step 1 of assembly, take time to prepare your longitudinal profile: Connect your longitudinal profiles using connectors with grub screws (may be preinserted into your longitudinal profile). The sections of longitudinal profiles (pos 1) are connected with connectors with grub screws (V161) as shown to the left. Tighten the set screws/grub screws with included Allen wrench.
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Riga Table Shelf Assembly Step 1 Attach an angle-end tail (V36) to each end of the struts (pos. 3). Push in as far as it will possibly go - it is okay if it does not fully insert. Step 2 In the lower cannel on the outside of the stabilization angle (pos.
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Attach the cross-braces (pos. 5) to the greenhouse lateral support with inserted bolt and nut and let them hang. Rest ends of assembled longitudinal profile (pos 1) on the greenhouse gable crossbar. Then, starting at centermost curve, attach crossbrace to bolt in longitudinal profile (pos 1), then install strut assembly beneath and tighten with nut.
Riga S/Riga Assembly Instructions Table Shelf Parts list table shelf: Riga Riga Riga Riga Riga Description pos. overview III/IIIS IV/IVS V/VS longitudinal profile cross-profile strut (Ø20 x 1,5) - 18 inches angle-end tail (narrow) cross-brace angle connector with grub screw...
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Before beginning step 1 of assembly, take time to prepare your longitudinal profile: Connect your longitudinal profiles using connectors with grub screws (may be pre-inserted into your longitudinal profile). The sections of longitudinal profiles (pos 1) are connected with connectors with grub screws (V161) as shown to the left. Tighten the set screws/grub screws with included Allen wrench.
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Riga Table Shelf Assembly Step 1 Attach an angle-end tail (V36) to each end of the struts (pos. 3). Push in as far as it will possibly go - it is okay if it does not fully insert. Step 2 Insert one M6x12 (pos S12) bolt at each end of the the greenhouse lateral support.
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Step 6 Attach the cross-braces (pos. 5) to the greenhouse lateral support with inserted bolt and nut and let them hang. Rest ends of assembled longitudinal profile (pos 1) on the greenhouse gable crossbar. Then, starting at centermost curve, attach crossbrace to bolt in longitudinal profile (pos 1), then install strut assembly beneath and tighten with nut.
Exhaust Fan installation for RIGA XL, RIGA 4 & RIGA 5 If you have both an intake shutter vent and exhaust fan, you will want them to be opposite/diagonal from each other to get the best cross-breeze. Plug the fan into the thermostat (optional) to control when it turns on.
Intake Shutter Vent Installation for RIGA XL, RIGA 4 & RIGA 5 You will want your intake shutter vent to be opposite from your exhaust fan (i.e. opposite wall and lower part of the greenhouse) to get the best cross-breeze. They should both be plugged into the thermostat with a plug splitter to engage them simultaneously.
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Customer Service or Assembly Questions? Give us a call Toll free: 1-877-760-8500 customerservice@exaco.com Exaco Trading www.EXACO.com Please watch our animated assembly video on our Exaco Trading Co YouTube Channel. Find the link at www.exaco.com...
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