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GROWSPAN
Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems
Photo may show a different but similar model.
GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS
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GrowSpan
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STK#
106314D
106315D
106316D
106317D
DIMENSIONS
34' W x 12' H x 40' L
34' W x 12' H x 48' L
34' W x 12' H x 72' L
34' W x 12' H x 96' L
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- Page 1 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ GrowSpan ™ Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems Photo may show a different but similar model. STK# DIMENSIONS 106314D 34' W x 12' H x 40' L 106315D 34' W x 12' H x 48' L 106316D 34' W x 12' H x 72' L ©2019 Growers Supply...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ LOCATION Choosing the proper location is an important step before you begin to assemble the structure. The following suggestions and precautions will help you determine whether your selected location is the best location. •... -
Page 3: Assembly Procedure
GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE • Band Clamp: Clamp used to connect the end wall framing to the rafter pipe. In some cases, band Following the instructions as presented will help ensure clamps are also used to connect diagonal struts to the the proper assembly of your greenhouse. -
Page 4: Required Tools
GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ATTENTION: Consult the Main Cover Details diagram in REQUIRED TOOLS the Quick Start section of this manual to determine where The following list identifies the main tools needed to to install the ribbon board. assemble the shelter. - Page 5 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts and show you how they are used. (Some parts are not shown.) FA4482B CC6212 QH1402 & QH1404 103544 102921 & FA4484B Tek Screw Fabric Clip Band Clamps...
- Page 6 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ H-CHANNEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The new H-channel design requires installation of the flat side facing out with channel side toward the building. Some diagrams and photos in this document show installation of original H-channel with channel side facing out.
- Page 7 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ GrowSpan ™ Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your greenhouse. For details, please see section, Assembling the Gothic Pro Greenhouse Components. See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse. 1.
- Page 8 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE 3. Use a transit or another method to position the second post, and to drive the post the same depth as the first After the site is prepared, lay out the building site. ground post.
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Page 9: Rafter Assembly
GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ASSEMBLING THE GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSE 2. Slide six (6) end purlin clamps (three on each side of FRAME COMPONENTS the peak) over the rafter pipes. Position all end clamps at the rafter pipe joints. Position the end clamps as After the site is prepared and an inventory of parts is shown. -
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GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (continued) FRAME ASSEMBLY After all ground posts are driven in place and rafters are INTERIOR RAFTER ASSEMBLY assembled, assemble the frame. IMPORTANT: If rafter support kits were purchased NOTE: The required baseboards shown in the diagrams for all or some of the interior rafters, do not install throughout these instructions are not included and must be the 116P120 chord pipe at the peak (see below) - Page 11 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 2. Secure the leg pipes to the ground posts using the 5/16" x 2 1/2" machine bolts and nuts. 4. From the location marked in the previous step, measure forty-eight inches (48") and make another Rafter mark on the assembled purlin.
- Page 12 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 10. Move to the interior rafter and align the mark on the purlin with the center of the rafter to maintain the proper 5. As the second rafter is steadied, remove one section of spacing.
- Page 13 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) BASEBOARD INSTALLATION 18. Secure the purlin pipe joint with a Tek screw. The baseboard is supplied by the customer and is attached at ground level along both sides of the frame. It helps keep 19.
- Page 14 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION 3. Attach the remaining end of the strut to the baseboard using a lag screw or nut and bolt (not included). See There are four (4) side struts for the shelter. These struts the diagram that follows for location.
- Page 15 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END WALL INSTALLATION • DO NOT REPOSITION THE END WALL VERTICALS USED AT THE SEAM OF TWO (2) POLYCARBONATE The steps to install the end walls for the greenhouse PANELS. include the following: •...
- Page 16 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 9. Measure the distance between the top of the base tube and band clamp (Step 7) to determine the length of the 4. Secure the base tube between the legs of the end first vertical section of the door frame tube.
- Page 17 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 17. Using a level (or other means), verify that one vertical door frame tube is plumb and tighten the band clamp 15. Using the marks on the base tube for the rough bolt to lock the first door frame member in place.
- Page 18 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 27. With the square-to-round tube connect bracket attached to the top of the frame member, place a 22. Use the end frame diagram to determine the number of square tube fitting on the bottom of the frame member.
- Page 19 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL END WALL FRAMING (BACK) TAPE SHARP EDGES AND CONNECTORS The greenhouse end walls (front and back) are identical After the frame is assembled, check the frame for sharp except as noted below and on the end frame diagrams. edges that could damage the cover or end panel, and file these smooth or tape over them using the supplied duct If the back wall includes the optional double door kit...
- Page 20 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ATTENTION: Panels must be position as shown on the END PANEL INSTALLATION panel diagrams. Using a panel in the incorrect place can After the end wall framing is attached to the greenhouse, affect the placement of subsequent panels. In addition, the attach the polycarbonate panels to the end wall framing.
- Page 21 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) Secure all polycarbonat panels as shown in the diagrams and photos below. Always remove the protective film and mark and install the UV-protected side to the outside of the greenhouse. Mark UV Side 2.
- Page 22 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 5. After installing all panels, cut and attach the aluminum profile to the remaining upper edge of all polycarbonate Upper Panel panels. In this photo, the top of the panel is removed using a power tool equipped with a round cutting bit.
- Page 23 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY 6. Install aluminum U-Channel profile to all edges of the polycarbonate panel. The materials and parts needed to assemble the doors include: Photo shows the polycarbonate panel installed on the outside of the door frame and finished with the •...
- Page 24 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY (continued) a. Photo shows the end cap as attached to the door frame tube. View shows the assembly from the 9. With the hinges attached to the doors, use the short outside.
- Page 25 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY (continued) INSTALL POLYLATCH U-CHANNEL (102197) 12. After end cap profile is installed, install another section Gather parts: of the same end cap on the inside frame of the door that includes the chain latch. •...
- Page 26 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL POLY LATCH U-CHANNEL (continued) The steps that follow describe one way to complete this process. 3. Continue to attach u-channel to ribbon board and work toward the other end of frame. Cut last section of ATTENTION: Install the IR film cover first! Examine the u-channel to required length so it is flush with end wall IR film and install with the correct side facing in the...
- Page 27 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) 6. Remove the ropes as the covers are secured to the greenhouse. 3. After tying the ropes to the main cover, throw the ropes over the top of the greenhouse and pull the covers into 7.
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GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) 12. Once the first cover is stretched and secure, install the Space below is reserved for customer notes. inflation fan kit in the desired location and according to the instructions sent with the kit. Install the Inflation Fan Kit before installing the second main cover. - Page 29 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ BASEBOARDS AND RIBBON BOARDS A customer-supplied baseboard and retaining board are also required to attach the curtain's lower edge. See the The drop-down curtain requires a ribbon board to secure its exploded view that follows. upper section and a baseboard to secure its lower section.
- Page 30 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN 2. Measure 12" to 24" above the ribbon board along the end rafter, place the mounting plate against the end Locate these parts to attach the pulleys and drop-down wall, and align the plate mounting holes with the center curtain axle: of the end rafter.
- Page 31 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) 10. Carefully lift the assembly and insert the tapered/free end of the 131S075 pipe through the 2" axle conduit 6. With the mounting plate attached to the end rafter, take hole in the end panel.
- Page 32 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) NOTE: Do not allow the free end of the axle to touch the inside surface of the end wall. Trim pipe if needed. 13. Verify that the pipe is level and secure the band clamp Axle must turn freely.
- Page 33 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) Locate these parts to prepare the drop-down curtain for Space below is reserved for customer notes. installation and to attach it to the axle conduit: • 106816 (1/2" pipe conduit) •...
- Page 34 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) 4. Continue adding conduit sections and taping each joint until the conduit is as long as the curtain panel. Install Curtain Conduit and Attach Rope 5. Complete the curtain conduit installation by cutting After installing all eye screws and pulleys, locate the curtain the conduit so that it extends from the panel pocket panel, 1/2"...
- Page 35 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) 13. Drive two (2) FA4482 Tek screws with neo-bonded washers (102921) into the axle conduit where the 9. Locate the 1/8" curtain cord (CC5505) and cut a cord is located. Do not fully seat the Tek screws to the section of cord to the length determined in the previous conduit.
- Page 36 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) Complete these steps to attach the lower edge of the curtain to the customer-supplied baseboard. 17. Repeat the above steps until all cords are attached to the first curtain panel along one side of the shelter. CAUTION: Do not attempt to attach the curtain to the baseboard during stormy or windy conditions or when such conditions are expected.
- Page 37 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ Install the Anti-Billow Ropes SHELTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE The anti-billow rope is installed along the outside of Proper care and maintenance of the shelter is important. the frame and stretches between the ribbon board and Check the following items periodically to properly maintain the baseboard.
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