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Watch the Redpath Greenhouses YouTube channel for Mk2 Tunnelhouse assembly videos
Tools & parts suggested:
Level, String-line, Marker pen, Safety gear (as needed). Pegs and Screws to secure the base, or timber base materials.
See the suggested peg locations below to secure the alloy base.
See B1 on page 2, & graph on page 3 for the internal size measurements of your base to match the supplied alloy base.
Check the base is level. Use long screws or coach-bolts to secure the alloy base to your timber base.
Please use suitable foundation pegs for your wind exposure and soil conditions, see image GP1 GP2 page 2
Effective from 31-Oct-23
Step ladder, Saw-stools, Hammer, Rubber Mallet, Secateurs, Scissors, Tape measure, Cordless drill,
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- Page 1 Email sales@redpath.co.nz www.redpath.co.nz Watch the Redpath Greenhouses YouTube channel for Mk2 Tunnelhouse assembly videos Tools & parts suggested: Step ladder, Saw-stools, Hammer, Rubber Mallet, Secateurs, Scissors, Tape measure, Cordless drill, Level, String-line, Marker pen, Safety gear (as needed). Pegs and Screws to secure the base, or timber base materials.
- Page 2 If you are adding a timber base frame: The tunnelhouse includes alloy base rails, however if your ground is undulating you may wish to build your own additional base from 100mm x 50mm or 150mm x 50mm timber etc. (GP1) 600mm Ground peg connection to alloy base rail. (GP2) Place a ground peg 400mm from corner on side base rail x 4 2 x options shown below with or without timber base rail Two at each end beside studs, &...
- Page 3 Step 1: Join together the side base rails: Assemble each side base rail use 2 x 16mm screws supplied in the order and the lengths shown in the chart below. Helpful Hint: For example if the building is facing north to south, assemble the side base rails so that the 1 3587mm rail on the west side begins at the “south end”...
- Page 4 BR2 Corner Gussets BR3 -The end wall finishes flush with the side base rails BR4 - Internal corner brackets with screws fitted Side base, groove to OUTSIDE The rear wall and side base rails have the Duralock groove facing to the OUTSIDE Door End base rail, Duralock groove faces to INSIDE...
- Page 5 SAD1 (Internal hoop saddle + screws after the cover installed) Step 4 : If you have a roof vent option install the roof vent base part now, See the YouTube video “Roof vent part 1, vent base” See Image V1 below. NOTE: The roof vent may be positioned in any of the Tunnelhouse 1.5m sections;...
- Page 6 Sleeve (J) includes the joiner sleeve see Redpath purlin assembly video on Redpath YouTube 10.5m Join 766mm(J) + 3mJ + 3mJ + 3mJ + 766mm Uses 1 Piece @ 3032mm Join 766mm(J) + 3mJ +3mJ +3mJ + 2266mm 4.5m Join766mm(J) & a 3mJ & a 766mm Join 766mm(J) + 3mJ + 3mJ +3mJ +3mJ + 2266mm Join 766mm(J) &...
- Page 7 Step 6: Side wall angle braces: See YouTube video “Mk2 side wall braces x 4” Position the side wall angle bracing with the Polyguard tape surface facing to the outside as shown below image WB1 & WB2. Place the angle brace into approximate position, Fasten the lower end to the inside face of the base rail with one 16mm screw. Fasten the top end of the brace to the inside face of the end hoop using one 16mm screw.
- Page 8 Step 7 . The Clipping systems to secure the covers. View Redpath YouTube videos of the two commercial greenhouse film clipping systems used on this Tunnelhouse design ( V Lock and Duralock) 1) This design uses two types of cover clipping systems (V Lock and Duralock)
- Page 9 Type No2: Duralock 2 piece clipping system The Duralock groove inserts are made up of 1.5m white ‘channel shaped’ inserts and a rectangular white ‘bead’ insert. These are inserted into the Duralock aluminium grooves used on base rails, door, and end studs / lintels. How to assemble Duralock –...
- Page 10 2. ROOF COVER, use the 60mm pieces of white “V Lock” on the end hoops only, See our YouTube channel “Mk2 Roof covering videos steps 1 to 11 ” If your Tunnelhouse includes a roof vent install the roof vent base before fitting roof covering (See step 4 on page 5, image V1) ...
- Page 11 V2 – Vent parts V3 -Use the supplied 6mm bolt, Nylock nut, + Nylon packer as shown below to attach the cap vent to the 4 lever arms. 3 x 60mm V lock Use Duralock Use 5 x Omega Insert along here inserts here clip here 1.5m...
- Page 12 Step 9. Fitting the louvre window (rear or sidewall option) After the tunnel has had its covers fitted - slide the three polycarbonate sheets into place. Remove the backing tape from the 570mm aluminium strong-back angles and adhere one across the center of each blade to stiffen them. See rear wall louvre video YouTube Remove the backing tape and stick the strong back angle alloy angle Louvre mechanism is already pre-...
- Page 13 (Pic D3) (Pic D4) 22mm Screws across linel and 22mm screws to secure door track into end hoop OPTIONAL ACCESSORY “Throw-over” temporary Shadecloth cover for summertime shade: Throw-over Shadecloth cover is an option extra for reducing internal temperatures. The shade cover is 6m wide so that it fits up-and-over the tunnel from side-to-side.
- Page 14 Side or rear aluminium shelf: See rear wall shelf video on Redpath YouTube The shelf bracket is fitted to the vertical section and side face of the arch hoops at your preferred height. Ensure that the buildings purlins are above the position of the shelf.
- Page 15 * Check foundation attachment and foundations are secure each 12 months to ensure tunnel is well held in place from wind * Each 7-10 years replacement cover kit may be purchased online www.redpath.co.nz for all sizes of tunnel kits. Effective from 31-Oct-23...
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