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Table of Contents
- 1 Step #1: Assemble Swaged Arch to Non-Swaged Arch
- 2 Step #2: Layout the 16’ X 48’ Area to Place Your Tunnel
- 3 Step #3: Assemble Center Ridge with Purlin Clamp
- 4 Step #4: Install Truss under First and Second Truss at each End
- 5 Step #5: Install Side Bracing between Arch 1 & 2
- 6 Step #6: Install COVERING
- 7 Step #7: Install Rope over the COVERING
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Caterpillar Tunnel Kit
16' x 48' Assembly Instructions
Ground Level
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Swaged
Arch
Step #1
• Assemble swaged arch to non-swaged arch
• Have two tech screws ready, to tie the arches together
• Measure the arch length to 16"
• Drill the tech screws into the swaged connection.
*While it's not essential, drilling a pilot hole will help the
tech screw go in straight. This pre-drilling will ensure
easier entry and the thread isn't damaged.
Step #2
• Layout the 16' x 48' area to place your tunnel
• Ground posts should be in a row 4' apart
Ground Post
• Each row of posts should be 16' apart to connect hoops
• Drive the ground posts to ground-level mark
(keep the crossbar slightly above ground for later rope installation)
Tech Screw
Swaged
Arch
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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for Greenhouse Megastore Caterpillar Tunnel
- Page 1 Caterpillar Tunnel Kit 16’ x 48’ Assembly Instructions Step #1 • Assemble swaged arch to non-swaged arch • Have two tech screws ready, to tie the arches together • Measure the arch length to 16” • Drill the tech screws into the swaged connection.
- Page 2 Caterpillar Tunnel Kit Assembly Instructions Purlin Clamp Step #3 • Assemble center ridge with purlin clamp. Center Ridge Step #4 • Install truss under first and second truss at each end (as shown) • Assemble truss with 33mm~1” bolt clamp...
- Page 3 Caterpillar Tunnel Kit Assembly Instructions 5’ side brace 5’ side brace Step #5 • Install side bracing (as shown) between arch 1 & 2 Plastic 5’ side brace Step #6 • Install COVERING. On each end hoop, use an ABS cuff along every inch of the radius...
- Page 4 Plastic Rope • Finished rope between each hoop Greenhouse Megastore • 70 Eastgate Drive, Danville, IL 61834 • 1-888-281-9337 • greenhousemegastore.com...
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