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- Page 1 Monticello Made in the USA 8’ x 16’ Greenhouse Assembly Instructions 041315V WA RRAN TY 65 Fleetwood Drive, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Customer Service: (877) 373-3078 Email: customerservice@rsiww.com After Hours Helpline: (443) 574-4764...
- Page 2 Thank you for choosing the Monticello Greenhouse Program Thank You for your Purchase We want to thank you for your purchase of the Monticello Greenhouse. We appreciate your support of our American Made Greenhouses. The Monticello is designed for the average homeowner; no special degrees are needed. The time to assemble depends on the weather, skills, options, and number of helpers you have in the process.
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Page 3: Warranty
MONTICELLO Limited Warranty/ Liability Snow Load & Wind Load Warranty & Liability The Monticello Greenhouse described in this manual is designed for and limited to Riverstone Industries standard wind and snow load which is based on a continuously heated greenhouse. Standard loads are: Wind Load = 113 MPH/ 1 second gust (52m/sec);... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Mojave Edition Monticello Greenhouse. The Monticello line is proudly made in the USA by a leading commercial greenhouse maker using the same professional grade materials and design. The frame is constructed with the highest quality extruded aluminum with lead free powder-coated paint. The panels are professional grade 8mm twin wall polycarbonate selected for their insulation and durability. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Safety Advice Table of Contents • Warranty ............ 1 The greenhouse must be positioned and fixed on a flat Introduction ..........2 level surface. • Safety Advice ........... 3 Dispose of all plastic bags safely. Keep them out of the General Order of Assembly .... -
Page 6: Construct Wood Platform
Constructing a Wood Platform IMPORTANT: It is very important to begin with a level surface. Check your foundation to ensure it is level at every point. If you are not building on a wood deck, we recommend constructing a wood platform so you can properly secure the greenhouse. -
Page 7: List Of Parts
List of Parts WARNING: Profiles with cut edges and/or drilled holes are sharp. Use extreme caution when handling. The greenhouse is shipped in multiple cartons. These cartons are heavy. Use care when lifting them. Some parts have sharp edges. Use extreme caution when handling. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and safety goggles. - Page 8 List of Parts (continued) Door Profiles 24 ” WARNING: Use extreme caution when handling Step 10 panels with cut edges. The corners are sharp. Profile 68½ ” Step 10 Steps 2,3,4 22¼ ” Step 10 24” x 57” 68½ ” Step 10 24”...
- Page 9 Hardware List of Parts (continued) Step 9 Door Profiles Steps 1,2,3,4 S-2C 5,6,7,8,10,11,12 Step 10 20’ S-2A Step 5 S-2B Step 5 S-2C Step 5 S-2D Step 5 Step 10 Steps 11 S-5A Step 7 S-5B Step 8,12 S-5D Step 8,12 Step 10 Step 9 Steps 1,2,3,4...
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Page 10: Using T-Bolts
Using T-Bolts IMPORTANT: This greenhouse is assembled using a unique fastening system. The parts are attached to each other using connectors fastened with a rectangular headed bolt referred to as a “T-bolt” and secured with a “2-SC cap”. In this manual you will prepare only the profiles required for each section. This includes installing T-bolts in the locations needed for the entire assembly. -
Page 11: Assemble Base
Assemble Base Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. The base is made up of four P-1A, four P-1B, four P-2A and four P-2B profiles. - Page 12 Install T-bolts into inside and outside bolt tracks as shown below. Some of the T-bolts are secured in this step. Most are secured in later steps. Pay careful attention to ensure you have the correct number of T-bolts in the correct bolt track BACK in each profile.
- Page 13 1.3A Make certain side profiles are straight and flush. Adjust position of T-bolts in inner bolt track at front of profile to fit holes in B-5 connector. Center connector over seam for maximum hold. Secure using four S-2C caps. Repeat on outer bolt track to install eleven remaining B-5 connectors at back and sides.
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Page 14: Assemble Right Wall
Assemble Right Wall CHECK YOUR WEATHER FORECAST. DO NOT CONTINUE ASSEMBLY DURING WINDS. Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. 2.1A Place F-7 corner profile on base, fitting panel into channel. - Page 15 Remove plastic film and add the last W-1 panel to complete the side. From the outside, fit F-7 corner profile into place and use two B-3 connectors with T-bolt assemblies as shown to secure to base. NOTE: VIEW FROM OUTSIDE. Connectors Profile Panel...
- Page 16 2.5A Working from inside, place G-1 and G-2 gutter profiles, fitting top edge of W-1 panels into channels of gutters. Place one short G-1 gutter profile at each end and the three longer G-2 gutter profiles in the center. Seams are centered to bolt tracks in F-1 profiles. NOTE: In some cases a ¼”...
- Page 17 2.6A The gutters are secured together using B-5 connectors and attached to side profiles using B-3 connectors on the outside of the greenhouse. The B-3 connector uses the T-bolt in the center hole of B-5 connectors at seams. Loosen and slide T-bolts to line up with connectors making sure the seams line up and the gutters remain straight.
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Page 18: Assemble Back Wall
Assemble Back Wall CHECK YOUR WEATHER FORECAST. DO NOT CONTINUE ASSEMBLY DURING WINDS. Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. 3.1A Working from inside, remove plastic film from both sides of one W-1 panel. - Page 19 3.1e Remove plastic film and fit another W-1 panel and fit into channel in base and F-1 profile. Position left F-8 back profile so the cut edge is angled toward the left when installed. Fit panel into channel in left F-8 profile and slide F-8 profile against spacer.
- Page 20 The two sets of F-6 and F-10 profiles fit on top of W-1 panels. Line up bottom bolt channels with top edge of F-1 and F-7 vertical profiles. Profiles will fit snugly. 3.3A Working from inside right corner, place F-6 profile with mitered end next to corner and angled edge facing up onto corner W-1 panel.
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Page 21: Assemble Left Wall
Assemble Left Wall Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. 4.1A Continue working from inside back left corner. Remove plastic film from both sides of one W-1 panel. - Page 22 4.3A Prepare two G-1 gutter profiles by sliding four T-bolts into bottom bolt track. Hand tighten each end T-bolt to hold in place. 4.3B Prepare three G-2 gutter profile with six T-bolts and the other G-2 gutter profile with five T-bolts. Slide T-bolts into bottom bolt track. Hand tighten end T-bolt to hold in place.
- Page 23 4.5A The gutters are secured together using B-5 connectors and attached to side profiles using B-3 connectors on the outside of the greenhouse. The B-3 connector uses the T-bolt in the center hole of B-5 connectors at seams. Loosen and slide T-bolts to line up with connectors making sure the seams line up and the gutters remain straight.
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Page 24: Assemble Front Wall And Gable
Assemble Front Wall and Gable Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. NOTE: The door frame is 69¼” from the base. To avoid adjusting the placement after assembly, prepare door frame using the exact measurements listed in these steps. - Page 25 5.2A Working from inside front right corner, remove plastic film from both sides of one W-1 panel. Fit panel into channel in base and corner profile, placing side marked “ UV Resistant” facing outside. IMPORTANT: The panels expand and contract depending on the temperature. To ensure proper placement, use the 23 1/8 inch spacer included with the tools.
- Page 26 5.3A Working from inside front right corner, place 23 1/8 inch spacer on base next to F-7 corner profile. Position left F-8 profile so single set screw is next to base on inside and the cut edge angled down toward the nearest corner when installed.
- Page 27 5.4A Prepare one F-5 profile. Slide four T-bolts into bolt tracks and position as shown. 5.4B Place one end of F-4 profile against F-5 profile on flat level surface. Center F-4 profile to F-5 profile. Insert a T-bolt assembly into the top slot of the B-2, place the B-2 in position and adjust T-bolts to fit B-2 connector.
- Page 28 5.5A Working from inside, remove plastic film from both sides of two W-3 panels. Fit each panel into channels in profiles, placing side marked “ UV Resistant” facing outside. WARNING: The corners of W-3 panels are 5.5c Secure with two bolts. sharp.
- Page 29 5.8A From outside fit F-7 profiles into each side of front. Begin with either side. Arrange F-7 profile so channel lines up with tops of panels. The side of the profile rests against cut angle of F-8 profile. The top end touches edge of F-4 center profile and bottom end touches top of G-1 gutter.
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Page 30: Assemble Back Gable
Assemble Back Gable Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. 6.1A Working from inside, place F-2 profile on F-1 profile. Make sure profiles are straight. - Page 31 Continue working from outside to install panels a shown. Remove plastic film from both sides of two W-3 and two W-4 panels. Fit each panel into channel in profiles, placing side marked “ UV Resistant” facing outside. NOTE: VIEW FROM OUTSIDE. WARNING: The corners of W-3 and W-4 panels are sharp.
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Page 32: Assemble Roof Ridge
Assemble Roof Ridge Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. 7.1A Install B-10 splice with C-curve positioned next to center opening in R-1 profile. - Page 33 7.3A Use two people and a step ladder. Place step ladder inside greenhouse. Hold the roof ridge with the screws FACING UP until it is in position. Have one person inside greenhouse supporting ridge as you slide it into position. Avoid touching top of front and back of greenhouse until each end is flush with ends of front and back profiles.
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Page 34: Assemble Roof
Assemble Roof Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. The roof panels are installed in the sections shown below. Use two people and a step ladder to assemble the roof. - Page 35 8.2A Working from back right corner, remove plastic film from both sides of one W-1 panel. With side marked “ UV Resistant” facing outside, fit top end of panel into channel in R-1 roof ridge near corner. Push panel into roof ridge channel until the other end rests on gutter ledge and then slide towards F-7 corner profile.
- Page 36 8.3A Remove plastic film from both sides of one W-1 panel. With side marked “ UV Resistant” facing outside, install the next panel on the right at the back. Push panel into roof ridge channel until the other end rests on gutter ledge and then slide towards F-1 profile at back.
- Page 37 Return to back to install section three and 8.4A remove bungee cord nearest to back. Remove plastic film from both sides of one W-1 panel. With side marked “ UV Resistant” facing outside, install the next panel on the left at the back. Push panel into roof ridge channel until the other end rests on gutter ledge and then slide towards F-1 profile at back.
- Page 38 8.5A Remove next bungee cord and continue working from back to install section four. Remove plastic film from both sides of one W-1 panel. With side marked “ UV Resistant” facing outside, install the next panel on the left at the back. Push panel into roof ridge channel until the other end rests on gutter ledge and then slide towards F-1 profile at back.
- Page 39 8.5G Remove final bungee cord and repeat steps 8.6A through 8.6C to install next two W-1 panels and F-1 profiles. NOTE: VIEW FROM OUTSIDE. Connector Profile Panel 56” S-2C S-5B 24” x 57” 8.6A Continue working from back to install section five. Remove plastic film from both sides of one W-1 panel.
- Page 40 Have one person stand outside the greenhouse to observe the position of the roof ridge while the other person installs the three B-9 braces. Insert T-bolt in the correct position, but if the roof is not completely straight, adjust the brace to raise or lower the roof line.
- Page 41 Install Roof Vents Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. 9.1A Unpack contents of Automatic Window Opener. Screw adjusting knob partially into threaded end of cylinder.
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Page 42: Install Roof Vents
9.2c Screw two S-1 screws through V-2 panel. Line up gripping channel on other side. Continue to screw until secure. Do not over tighten as it may damage the vent. gripping 9.2D Repeat steps 9.2A through channel 9.2C to prepare two more vents. Connector Gripping Channel NOTE: VIEW FROM OUTSIDE. - Page 43 Assemble and Install Doors Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. IMPORTANT: You are assembling a right and left door. Facing the front of the greenhouse from the outside with the doors closed, the left door is on the left side of the greenhouse and the right is on the right side.
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Page 44: Assemble And Install Doors
10.2A Repeat step 10.1A to prepare another E-2 door profile. D-9 corner connectors are secured in step 10.2B. Slide E-2 profile into E-1 door profiles as shown. 10.2B Position E-4 on top of E-2 profile. Line up holes in E-4 profile with E-2 profile. Secure with five S-9 screws. - Page 45 10.4A NOTE: VIEWS FROM OUTSIDE. IMPORTANT: Make sure door is level. When necessary loosen screws holding D-8 hinge to F-8 profile and repostion until it is level. 10.4B Install left door assembled in step 10.3. Line up holes in D-8 hinges with holes in E-2 door profile. Secure each hinge with two S-9 screws and make sure door is level.
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Page 46: Secure To Platform
Secure to Platform Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. 11.1 The base has predrilled holes in the inside and outside bolt channels making it easy to secure your greenhouse to a wood platform.
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