• Identify whether underground cables and pipes are present before preparing the site or anchoring the Thank you for purchasing this Growspan™ high tunnel. structure. When properly assembled and maintained, this product will provide years of reliable service. These instructions include •...
GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE REQUIRED TOOLS Following the instructions as presented will help ensure the The following list identifies the main tools needed to proper assembly of your high tunnel. Failing to follow these assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be...
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED MATERIALS — Baseboard, Ribbon Boards, & Wood Screws Baseboards and ribbon boards are optional, but recommended, for buildings with roll-up sides. Materials for baseboards and ribbon boards are not included and are supplied by customer.
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY NOTE During the assembly of the frame, install a Tek screw through each clamp into the rafter and through each clamp into the purlin. Rafter Joint The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts.
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ Round Premium High Tunnels OVERVIEW ATTENTION: Position purlins evenly during the This section describes assembling your high tunnel. For frame assembly. Use the rafter pipe joints as guides additional details, see section Assembling the High Tunnel when installing the end clamps, cross connectors, Components.
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE 2. After the first corner ground post is in place, string a line the width of the building (center-to-center) and After the site is prepared, lay out the building site.
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ SQUARE THE SITE (CONTINUED) 11. Once the ground posts are driven, install a 10" long Space below is reserved for customer notes. ground post coupler into the end of each post. Secure it using a 5/16" x 2-1/2" long machine bolt with nut in the lower hole of the coupler.
GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ ASSEMBLING THE HIGH TUNNEL FRAME 3. With the main rafter pipes seated at each joint and the COMPONENTS rafter positioned on a flat surface, secure each joint with a single self-tapping Tek screw. Position Tek screw NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the high tunnel approximately 2"...
GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY 4. Place an interior rafter–one without clamps—into the next set of ground posts. Secure the leg pipes to the Gather the parts: ground posts as previously described. • All Rafter Assemblies 5. Position one (1) cross connector (102547) near the top of the interior rafter assembly.
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) NOTE: Typically purlin pipes do not require cutting. 10. Move to the last two rafter joints and install the first Verify that you have the correct plain pipes before you section (#131S075) of those purlins. Verify the rafter decide to cut any pipe to complete the purlin runs.
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL TOP, CENTER PURLIN (continued) BASEBOARD INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED) 4. Use the steps of the previous procedure to install the Gather the parts: top, center purlin. • Treated or recycled plastic lumber (supplied by customer). Recommended: 2" x 6".
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ ATTACH END PANELS MAIN COVER INSTALLATION CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not install end After the end panels are installed, install the main cover. panels on a windy day. The steps to install the main cover include: 1.
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL POLY LATCH U-CHANNEL (Continued) 2. Continue to attach the U-Channel sections to the Space below is reserved for customer notes. rafters (or ribbon board if used) and work toward the other end of the frame. Cut the last section of U-Channel to the required length so that it is flush with the outside edge of the end rafter.
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL CORNER BAFFLES If you do not want corner baffles installed, skip this section and continue with the next page. Corner baffles for roll-up sides can be installed later; however, it is easier to install before installing cover, roll-up panels, and anti-billow ropes.
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL CORNER BAFFLES (continued) 3. Measure the distance between the upper and lower single u-channel installed in Step 2. Cut two additional u-channel sections to this length and attach these vertical runs to the end rafter and interior rafter. Space Tek screws (FA4482B) approximately 12"...
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ 4. Once the main cover is in place and centered on the INSTALL MAIN COVER frame, begin at the peak of one end rafter and install Gather the parts: the wire spring into the U-Channel to secure the cover.
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ 8. After the cover is stretched end-to-end and secured using the spring and U-Channel, move to one side Space below is reserved for customer notes. of the frame and repeat the steps to anchor the main cover to the first side.
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL THE ROLL-UP SIDE ASSEMBLIES ATTACH CONDUIT TO MAIN COVER ROLL-UP SIDE The instructions below describe how to install a single Gather the parts: roll-up sidewall assembly for one side of the frame. The •...
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY 4. Position the channel along the end rafter at the end of the building where the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly will Gather the parts: be located. • Aluminum channel (102570) NOTE: Verify that the lower end of the channel is •...
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (Continued) 12. Slide the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly onto the aluminum channel from the ground end. (This is the 8. Slide the Twist-of-the-Wrist mounting plate over the free end of the channel.) long bolts and secure the plate with two lock nuts.
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL ANTI-BILLOW ROPES ANTI-BILLOW ROPE INSTALLATION TO PREVENT DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY, INSTALL ANTI-BILLOW ROPES IN SHORT LENGTHS ALONG EACH SIDE. DO NOT INSTALL AS A SINGLE LENGTH TIED AT EACH END. DOING SO WILL RESULT IN A LOOSE SIDE PANEL IF SINGLE ROPE BREAKS.
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ SHELTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE Proper care and maintenance of the shelter is important. Space below is reserved for customer notes. Check the following items periodically to properly maintain the shelter: • Regularly check the main cover and panels (if equipped) to see that these remain tight and in proper repair.
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GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ 12'-0 7/8" Height QUICK START GUIDE 30' Wide Round Premium High Tunnels 30'-0" Width F F R R O O N N T T Grid Represents 12" Squares Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame.
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