Exaco VI23 Assembly Instructions Manual
Royal victorian greenhouse
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction & General Information……………………………………………………...…….……5-16 Basic Assembly Order of Greenhouse…………………………………………………………5 Required Tools……………………………………………………………………………………6 Safety Considerations……………………………………………………………………………6 Helpful Suggestions……………………………………………………………………………...6 Greenhouse Version Layouts and Diagrams………………………………………..………7-9 Doors and Door Optional Upgrades……………………………………………….…...…..9-11 Windows and Window Options…………………………………………...…...…………..11-12 Optional Accessories and Upgrades……………………………………………….……..12-13 Placement of Greenhouse……………………………………………………………….…….13 Foundation and Anchoring………………………………………………………...……….13-14 Greenhouse Floor…………………………………………………………………………...….14 Water and Electricity…………………………………………………………………...……….14 Ventilation and Cooling………………………………………………………………….……..15... - Page 3 Installing the Glazing………………………………………………………………………………...47-53 Important Glazing Installation ………………….………………………………….……..……47 Polycarbonate Glazing Procedures………………………………………………...…………48 Glazing and Gasket Installation……………………………………………………………49-53 Door Assembly and Installation……………………………………………………………….……55-78 Standard Kit Sliding Door Assembly and Information………………………………..55-60 UPGRADE: Sliding Door on a Wall with Drop Door Kit………….………………………..…61 UPGRADE OPTION: Sliding Door Low Threshold Installation…………………………62-66 UPGRADE OPTION: Hinged Door Installation………..…………………………………64-79 UPGRADE OPTION: Door Fly Screen……………………………………………………….80 Window and Vents…………………………………………………………………………………..81-85...
- Page 4 Customer Service or Assembly Questions? Give us a call: 1-877-760-8500 customerservice@exaco.com www.EXACO.com Please watch our animated assembly videos on our Exaco YouTube Channel. Find the link at www.exaco.com Scan the code below:...
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Page 5: Introduction & General Information
Thank you for purchasing a Janssens’ Royal Victorian Greenhouse, imported and distributed in North America by Exaco in Austin, TX. Exaco will provide all the North American based customer support for you greenhouse. Please feel free to reach to Exaco customer service with any questions you may have during assembly! Questions? Need Assembly Support? Please call Exaco at 877-760-8500 or email customerservice@exaco.com. -
Page 6: Required Tools
Please thoroughly read the email that was sent to you from Exaco customer service for additional addendums to the manual and other important information. -
Page 7: Greenhouse Version Layouts And Diagrams
Refer to the Exaco YouTube Playlist for the Victorian Greenhouse for animated assembly videos as well as specific installation videos regarding your greenhouse. This playlist is also accessible via the QR code to the left. Questions? Need Assembly Support? Please call Exaco at 877-760-8500 or email customerservice@exaco.com. - Page 8 VI 34 (10’2” x 15’) - Foundation frame/base, single sliding door, three roof vents (2 automatic openers, 1 spindle opener), one louvered window (with optional auto opener and winter cover), misting system, gutters and downspouts. VI 36 (10’2” x 19’10”) - Foundation frame/base, double sliding door, four roof vents (2 automatic openers, 2 spindle openers), one louvered window (with optional auto opener and winter cover), misting system, gutters and downspouts.
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Page 9: Doors And Door Optional Upgrades
Royal Victorian doors may be placed on the long or short side of the greenhouse in any bay. Exceptions apply for corner placement, please call Exaco to discuss if you are considering this placement. Upgrades to additional single or double sliding doors and/or hinged doors are available. - Page 10 low threshold kit now includes a full 4 sided frame for the door opening with lock at a more comfortable height. Available for single or double sliding doors. Hinged Doors: These are a very handsome upgrade. They are inset into the frame of the greenhouse and are further weatherproofed with rubber gaskets.
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Page 11: Windows And Window Options
Please order one additional PRO1456 from Exaco to frame this extra pane. Once completed, you will need to purchase the narrower side light glass locally as this is a custom size that Exaco does not stock. -
Page 12: Optional Accessories And Upgrades
the window. If there is rain when the temperature is above 68 in the greenhouse, it is likely that the roof vent will be open and rain will come in. During the cold months the pistons may be disengaged if heating the greenhouse. Louver/Jalousie Side Wall Window Placed in a sidewall bay, often opposite the door for a cross breeze Comes with a manual opener installed or included auto opener (Sesam Liberty) -
Page 13: Placement Of Greenhouse
fan (polycarbonate greenhouse panels may be cut to accommodate the fan). Many exhaust fans will use an external thermostat to control at what temperature it turns on and off. Place an exhaust fan opposite your louver window to create a cross breeze. For the most effective cross breeze, it is often recommended to close window vents to force airflow through your louver window. -
Page 14: Greenhouse Floor
They are Texas stamped. We may be able to obtain other state stamped documents, however if you need them specific to your state, we do not cover this expense. Please contact Exaco if structural documents are needed. Flooring The greenhouse does not include flooring material, allowing it to be customized to your needs and use. -
Page 15: Ventilation And Cooling
The irrigation/misting system (included with Royal Victorians) may be directly plumbed or attached to a hose with a hose clamp (available at garden stores). The hookup end of the irrigation pipe will be at one of the gable ends, near the ridge. It is helpful to purchase a hose timer so watering can be automated. -
Page 16: Using The Greenhouse As Additional Living Space
Replacement Glass - if you need to replace a piece of broken glass, please refer to the glass spec sheet in this manual. Replacement panes of 3/16” standard tempered safety glass should be ordered from a local glass shop. Exaco will not ship large pieces of glass, locally ordered replacement panes of standard tempered safety glass will match the original panes. - Page 68 ...
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- Page 89 Louver Window Cover During cold weather, the louvered window may get drafty. Your kit includes as lexan cover to seal the louvers during this time. To install the Lexan panel: Unscrew the piston from your auto opener Go outside the greenhouse and pull back the heavy duty rubber gaskets that hold in the panes of glass to the left, right, and bottom of the louvered window (see picture to the right)
- Page 98 Your curtains will have one looped ribbon running across the center (for the ridge) and 3 white looped ribbons on either side. If you have a VI23 you will use the ribbons closest to the center, the VI34 and 36 as well as the Royal Orangerie use the center ribbons.
- Page 102 INSTALLING AN EXHAUST FAN IN A VICTORIAN GREENHOUSE The exhaust fan in a Victorian Greenhouse should be installed up high in one of the gable ends of the greenhouse. If you happen to have polycarbonate walls on your Victorian, you may cut an opening in the polycarbonate to accommodate the fan.
- Page 104 Janssens NV Mechelsesteenweg 388, B-2500 Lier Belgium (T) +32 15 30 67 80 (W) www.janssens-alusystems.be (E) info@janssens- alusystems.be...
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