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Revision date: 01.01.16
GROWSPAN
GrowSpan
Round Premium High Tunnels
Photo may show a different but similar model.
ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS
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STK#
DIMENSIONS
PB01700R4
26' W x 12' H x 48' L
PB01710R4
26' W x 12' H x 96' L
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- Page 1 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ GrowSpan ™ Round Premium High Tunnels Photo may show a different but similar model. STK# DIMENSIONS ©2016 Growers Supply PB01700R4 26' W x 12' H x 48' L All Rights Reserved. Reproduction PB01710R4 26' W x 12' H x 96' L is prohibited without permission.
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ 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. • Never erect the structure under power lines. -
Page 3: Assembly Procedure
GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE • Conduit: An assembly of pipes used to secure the main cover and end panels (if equipped). Purlins and Following the instructions as presented will help ensure the some strut assemblies also consist of connected pipes proper assembly of your high tunnel. -
Page 4: Required Tools
GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ 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 ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY NOTE During the assembly of the frame, install a Tek screw through each clamp into the rafter and through each clamp into the purlin. Rafter Joint The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts.
- Page 6 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ Round Premium High Tunnels OVERVIEW ATTENTION: Position purlins evenly during the This section describes assembling your high tunnel. For frame assembly. Use the rafter pipe joints as guides additional details, see section Assembling the High Tunnel when installing the end clamps, cross connectors, Components.
- Page 7 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE 4. String a line at least as long as the building from the first stake at 90°. After the site is prepared, lay out the building site. NOTE: A transit can be used to ensure an accurate 90° Taking these steps before assembling the shelter saves angle, or the 3-4-5 rule can be used.
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Page 8: Rafter Assembly
GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ ASSEMBLING THE HIGH TUNNEL FRAME 3. With the main rafter pipes seated at each joint and the COMPONENTS rafter positioned on a flat surface, secure each joint with a single self-tapping Tek screw. Position Tek screw NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the high tunnel approximately 2"... -
Page 9: Frame Assembly
GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY 4. Place an interior rafter–one without clamps—into the next set of ground posts. Secure the leg pipes to the Gather the parts: ground posts as previously described. • All Rafter Assemblies 5. Position one (1) cross connector (102548) near the top of the interior rafter assembly. - Page 10 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) NOTE: Typically purlin pipes do not require cutting. 10. Move to the last two rafter joints and install the first Verify that you have the correct plain pipes before you section (#131S075) of those purlins. Verify the rafter decide to cut any pipe to complete the purlin runs.
- Page 11 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL TOP, CENTER PURLIN (continued) BASEBOARD INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED) 4. Use the steps of the previous procedure to install the Gather the parts: top, center purlin. • Treated or recycled plastic lumber (supplied by customer). •...
- Page 12 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ ATTACH END PANELS MAIN COVER INSTALLATION CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not install end After the end panels are installed, install the main cover. panels on a windy day. The steps to install the main cover include: 1.
- Page 13 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL POLY LATCH U-CHANNEL (Continued) INSTALL MAIN COVER 2. Continue to attach the U-Channel sections to the Gather the parts: rafters (or ribbon board if used) and work toward the • Main cover other end of the frame. Cut the last section of U-Channel to the required length so that it is flush with •...
- Page 14 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ 4. Once the main cover is in place and centered on the 8. After the cover is stretched end-to-end and secured frame, begin at the peak of one end rafter and install using the spring and U-Channel, move to one side the wire spring into the U-Channel to secure the cover.
- Page 15 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL THE ROLL-UP SIDE ASSEMBLIES ATTACH CONDUIT TO MAIN COVER ROLL-UP SIDE The instructions below describe how to install a single Gather the parts: roll-up sidewall assembly for one side of the frame. The •...
- Page 16 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY 4. Position the channel along the end rafter at the end of the building where the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly will Gather the parts: be located. • Aluminum channel (102570) NOTE: Verify that the lower end of the channel is •...
- Page 17 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (Continued) 12. Slide the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly onto the aluminum channel from the ground end. (This is the 8. Slide the Twist-of-the-Wrist mounting plate over the free end of the channel.) long bolts and secure the plate with two lock nuts. Lock Nuts 9.
- Page 18 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ INSTALL ANTI-BILLOW ROPES NOTE: If the poly latch U-Channel was attached to a ribbon board (as suggested), the eyebolt can be Gather the parts: mounted through the poly latch channel and ribbon • 1/4" Eyebolts and anti-billow rope board to the inside of the rafter.
- Page 19 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ SHELTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE Proper care and maintenance of the shelter is important. Space below is reserved for customer notes. Check the following items periodically to properly maintain the shelter: • Regularly check the main cover and panels (if equipped) to see that these remain tight and in proper repair.
- Page 20 GROWSPAN ROUND PREMIUM HIGH TUNNELS ™ 12'-6 15/16" Heigth QUICK START GUIDE 26' Wide Round Premium High Tunnels 26'-0" Width FRONT Grid Represents 12" Squares Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame. Revision date: 01.01.16...
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