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GROWSPAN
Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems
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GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS
™
GrowSpan
™
STK#
106306PC
106307PC
106308PC
106309PC
DIMENSIONS
26' W x 12' H x 28' L
26' W x 12' H x 36' L
26' W x 12' H x 48' L
26' W x 12' H x 72' 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 106306PC 26' W x 12' H x 28' L 106307PC 26' W x 12' H x 36' L 106308PC 26' W x 12' H x 48' L ©2018 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 PANEL AND RIDGE CAP INSTALLATION NOTE Following the instructions as presented will help ensure Depending on available equipment, it may be necessary to proper assembly of your greenhouse. Failing to follow construct a support structure to allow a person to reach top these steps may result in an improperly assembled and of greenhouse from outside. -
Page 4: Required Tools
GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ SPECIAL NOTE: Baseboards for Frame REQUIRED TOOLS These instructions describe installing a baseboard The following list identifies the main tools needed to (recommended) at ground level along each side of the assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be frame. - Page 5 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ASSEMBLY NOTE: Install Tek screws using a clutched drill driver running approximately 750 RPM while applying approximately 50 lbs of force. Do not use an impact driver to install Tek screws! The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts and show you how they are used.
- 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 See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse. 1. Locate required parts for each assembly procedure. 2. Assemble rafters and frame. ATTENTION: Position purlins evenly during the 3.
- Page 8 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE 3. Use a transit or line level to drive the second corner post to the same depth as the first ground post. After the site is prepared, lay out the building site. 4.
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Page 9: Rafter Assembly
GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ASSEMBLING THE GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSE 2. Slide four (4) end purlin clamps (two 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. -
Page 10: Frame Assembly
GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (continued) FRAME ASSEMBLY INTERIOR RAFTER ASSEMBLY After all ground posts are driven in place and rafters are assembled, assemble the frame. Complete the following steps for the interior rafters. 1. Select the pipes for the first interior rafter assembly and NOTE: The baseboards (strongly recommended) shown in position these on the ground as shown. - 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) SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION 18. Secure the purlin pipe joint with a Tek screw. There are four (4) side struts (#QH1304) for shelter. Struts are positioned at first rafter space at each end. 19.
- Page 14 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END WALL INSTALLATION ANCHOR THE ASSEMBLED FRAME The steps to install the end walls for the greenhouse At this point, anchor greenhouse frame. Consult the include the following: MUST READ document for anchoring information and 1.
- Page 15 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END WALL INSTALLATION (continued) 4. Secure the base tube between the legs of the end rafter using an angle bracket and Tek screws. • DO NOT REPOSITION THE END WALL VERTICALS USED AT THE SEAM OF TWO (2) POLYCARBONATE The bracket shown in this diagram can be installed with PANELS.
- Page 16 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END WALL INSTALLATION (continued) 15. Using the marks on the base tube for the rough opening for the door, attach the bottom of each vertical 9. Measure the distance between the top of the base tube frame member to the base tube using an angle bracket.
- Page 17 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 22. Use the end frame diagram to determine the number of remaining vertical end frame supports and place one 17. Using a level (or other means), verify that one vertical band clamp on the end rafter for each of the remaining door frame tube is plumb and tighten the band clamp vertical supports.
- 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 Space reserved for customer notes. square tube fitting on the bottom of the frame member. 28.
- Page 19 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL END WALL FRAMING (BACK) Secure all polycarbonat panels as shown in the diagrams and photos below. The greenhouse end walls (front and back) are identical except as noted below and on the end frame diagrams. If the back wall includes the optional double door kit, repeat the End Wall Installation procedure and install the framing for the remaining end wall.
- Page 20 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION Complete the following general steps to install the end wall panels. After the end wall framing is attached to the greenhouse, attach the polycarbonate panels to the end wall framing. 1.
- Page 21 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 4. Continue installing the polycarbonate panels as described for the front and back end walls. 3. Place the panel in position, attach it to the end wall framing using Neo-bonded washers and the long Tek ATTENTION: U-channel profile is installed along the screws.
- Page 22 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY (continued) 8. After assembling both doors, evenly space the hinges along the door frame of each door and attach the 5. Using the long Tek screws and neo-bonded galvanized hinges to the assembled doors using the short Tek washers to attach the panel to the horizontal cross tube screws.
- Page 23 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY (continued) c. Dashed line identifies where to attach the end cap profile. The end cap extends beyond the frame 10. Install the 6" chain bolt to the upper part of the inside members and into the rough opening to stop the door in the frame and to help seal the gap between of one door and the main latch assembly to the other...
- Page 24 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL ROOF PANELS: OVERVIEW Install polycarbonate roof panels after installing end panels. These are the main steps to attach panels: 1. Prepare and install lower panels first along both sides for first two (2) bays (as shown). 2.
- Page 25 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS There are different ways to install polycarbonate roof panels. Individuals familiar with the installation of these panels and overall assembly of similar greenhouses may choose to install according to past experience. Since there are differences between buildings, read through the procedure that follows to better understand panel installation for this greenhouse.
- Page 26 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) 6. With assistance, place panel against frame and align center of H-channel with center of second rafter. Position end with foil tape at top. Verify you have UV-protected surface of panel facing toward sun. (Panel was marked earlier during preparation—Step 1.) Foil Tape Vent Tape Bottom...
- Page 27 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION FOR ROOF PANELS 8. After installing first lower panel, select another 116051 During assembly, sometimes installing panel from the side panel (47-1/4" x 144") and prepare for installation as is challenging.
- Page 28 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) 16. With assistant stationed inside and outside the frame, carefully set panel on frame and overlap top of lower 11. Next, measure from peak to top of lower panel and add panel by 6".
- Page 29 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) 20. Take a section of ridge cap (CG96174) and predrill mounting holes in cap lip using 1/4" drill bit. Set first and last holes approximately 4" in from center of rafter at each end. Ridge cap length is 55", so it will extend beyond mid rafter. Next cap overlaps first.
- Page 30 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) 27. After installing all panels, continue with the installation of overlap bracing and U-channel. IMPORTANT : BEFORE INSTALLING NEXT SET NOTE: If the overlap bracing and U-channel procedure OF UPPER PANELS, SKIP TO AND READ THE was completed during panel installation, skip the next SECTION THAT DESCRIBES THE INSTALLATION OF section and continue with baseboard installation.
- Page 31 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL OVERLAP BRACING AND U-CHANNEL 2. Move inside the frame and measure between rafters at point where upper and lower panels overlap. If bracing and U-channel trim were installed during panel installation, skip this section and continue with the 3.
- Page 32 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL OVERLAP BRACING AND U-CHANNEL — continued 5. With tube aligned and someone holding it in place 6. Repeat steps as needed to cut and attach additional 1.5" x 1.5" square tubes to secure overlap seam of all inside the greenhouse, drive FA4484B Tek screws with neo-bonded washers through from the outside into the panels.
- Page 33 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT BASEBOARD INSTALLATION Install baseboards after all panels are installed. General installation steps: After installing all panels, installing baseboards is 1. Remove and reposition Tek screws and washers that strongly recommended. Minimum size is 2" x 6". may interfere with baseboard installation.
- Page 34 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ SEAL THE POLYCARBONATE PANELS 4. Seal upper edge of both end walls with a bead of sealant. See dashed line in diagram below. The following steps describe one way to seal the installed Frame shown may differ from actual frame.
- Page 35 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ SHELTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE Proper care and maintenance of the shelter is important. Space below is reserved for customer notes. Check these items periodically to properly maintain shelter: • Regularly check all polycarbonate panels to see these are secure and in good condition.
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