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Farmers Friend Haven HIGH TUNNEL Assembly And Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 The Haven The Haven h i g h h i g h t u n n e l t u n n e l a s s e m b l y a n d i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l Watch the video! Scan the code or visit: fmfr.io/haven/v...
  • Page 2 Rev. 20231004...
  • Page 3 I also know the importance of having the right tools for the job. Our goal at Farmers Friend is to help you succeed by providing high-quality tools to improve your efficiency, profit- ability, and quality of life.
  • Page 4 Overview Overview Before you begin assembling your new Haven High Tunnel, take a moment to acquaint yourself with the installed location of the major parts. The instructions on the following pages will be specific about which sides and ends to install first, but you are free to use a different order if that is more helpful.
  • Page 5 Purlin Purlin p. 17 Single Channel Single Channel p. 5 Bows Bows p. 13 Crossbars Crossbars p. 14 Front Wind Bracing Front Wind Bracing p. 16 Baseboard and Posts Baseboard and Posts p. 7 Corner Posts Corner Posts p. 4 Quarter Panels Quarter Panels p.
  • Page 6 S T E P 1 S T E P 1 Left-side Corner Posts Left-side Corner Posts fmfr.io/haven/1 Begin by determining your desired site and orientation of your High Tunnel. Starting at the front-left corner , drive a ground post in with the swage facing upward swage facing upward until there is 15 inches 15 inches left out of the ground.
  • Page 7 S T E P 2 S T E P 2 Right-side Corner Posts Right-side Corner Posts fmfr.io/haven/2 To determine the location of the front-right corner post , measure over 16' from outside of the front-left corner post and place a mark here. Measure your tunnel’s diagonal length (see table 2)
  • Page 8 S T E P 3 S T E P 3 Alignment Strings Alignment Strings fmfr.io/haven/3 Partially set a self-tapping screw in the swaged section of each post toward the ends of the tunnel. Tie two strings to the screws. Take one string over the top of the post and pull tight down to the screw at the other end.
  • Page 9 S T E P 4 S T E P 4 Front, Left Corner Baseboard Front, Left Corner Baseboard fmfr.io/haven/4 Attach a baseboard flush with the outside of the front-left corner post front-left corner post and just under the bottom string using two of the baseboard corner straps, four wood screws, and two self-tap- ping screws.
  • Page 10 S T E P 5 S T E P 5 Second Ground Post Second Ground Post fmfr.io/haven/5 Measure and mark the top of the board the top of the board at 48" from the corner-end of baseboard. Align the center of the second ground post with the 48" mark center of the second ground post with the 48"...
  • Page 11 S T E P 6 S T E P 6 Baseboard Joints Baseboard Joints fmfr.io/haven/6 Now, join the next baseboard together with the first, end-to-end, using a baseboard splice plate and six wood screws. Again, measure 48" from the center of the previous post and mark on baseboard. Drive the next post and attach the next ground post to baseboard using two tube straps, four wood screws, and two self-tapping screws.
  • Page 12 S T E P 7 S T E P 7 Fourth Post Fourth Post fmfr.io/haven/7 Going forward, at every third post every third post there will be a joint where two boards meet. No splice No splice plate is needed, only two tube strap plate is needed, only two tube straps s .

  • Page 13: Eye Bolts

    S T E P 8 S T E P 8 Eye Bolts Eye Bolts fmfr.io/haven/8 Drill a 3/8" hole 1" up from bottom of baseboard 1" up from bottom of baseboard, just to the side of the first post. Install eye bolts according to the diagram. Ensure that the nut is flush with end of the bolt on the inside of the tunnel .
  • Page 14 S T E P 9 S T E P 9 Curtain Lock Curtain Lock fmfr.io/haven/9 Start by ensuring the curtain lock is flush with the end of the first baseboard Attach the the curtain lock on top of the baseboard using the woods screws, starting after after the second post.
  • Page 15 S T E P 1 0 S T E P 1 0 End Bow Assemblies End Bow Assemblies fmfr.io/haven/10 Find a level surface level surface to assemble bows. Classic Tunnel: Assemble all bows following the instructions below, then go to Step 12. Gothic Tunnel: Assemble the two end bows without crossbars following the instructions below, then set aside.
  • Page 16 S T E P 1 1 S T E P 1 1 Center Bow Assemblies Center Bow Assemblies fmfr.io/haven/11 Slide brace band over one side of the gothic section. You may need to use two pairs of pliers to slightly open brace bands to fit over the bow. Brace band may need to be squeezed back together.
  • Page 17 S T E P 1 2 S T E P 1 2 Bow Installation Bow Installation fmfr.io/haven/12 Install completed bow assemblies onto ground posts starting with an end bow (without a crossbar). Be sure to face self tapping screws in toward the inside of the tunnel. Start by installing bows at the end of tunnel that is the furthest away from where your bows were Start by installing bows at the end of tunnel that is the furthest away from where your bows were assembled.
  • Page 18 S T E P 1 3 S T E P 1 3 Front Wind Bracing Front Wind Bracing fmfr.io/haven/13 Using two pairs of pliers, pry brace band open enough to slide over the base of the third bow from end , just above the curtain lock.
  • Page 19 S T E P 1 4 S T E P 1 4 Center Purlin Assembly Center Purlin Assembly fmfr.io/haven/14 Assemble and secure purlin on the ground using self-tapping screws facing all the same direction. Mark the purlin every 4 feet Mark the purlin every 4 feet on the same side as the screws face.
  • Page 20 S T E P 1 5 S T E P 1 5 Center Purlin Installation Center Purlin Installation fmfr.io/haven/15 Slide the assembled purlin on top of the crossbars, guiding it over each crossbar down the length of the tunnel. Be sure that screw heads are facing down. Be sure that screw heads are facing down.
  • Page 21 S T E P 1 6 S T E P 1 6 Back Wind Bracing Back Wind Bracing fmfr.io/haven/16 Using two pairs of pliers, pry brace band open enough to slide over the base of the third bow from end , just above the curtain lock.
  • Page 22 S T E P 1 7 S T E P 1 7 Single Channel for Quarter Panels Single Channel for Quarter Panels fmfr.io/haven/17 On each corner, install two single channel pieces, one on the first and one on the second using self-tapping screws.
  • Page 23 S T E P 1 8 S T E P 1 8 Alignment String for Double Channel Alignment String for Double Channel fmfr.io/haven/18 Install a string pulled tightly across the top of the single channel down the length of the tunnel, and also, across the top of the single channel on the opposite end;...
  • Page 24 S T E P 1 9 S T E P 1 9 First Double Channel First Double Channel fmfr.io/haven/19 Secure the first piece of double channel with two self-tapping screws flush with the bow, after setting it on top of the short single channel. Well-designed, quality tools and equipment Well-designed, quality tools and equipment | | farmersfriend.com...
  • Page 25 S T E P 2 0 S T E P 2 0 Double Channel Assembly Double Channel Assembly fmfr.io/haven/20 Slide one double-channel bolt into channel on the back of the double channel to the other side of the bow. Loosely assemble a bolt and flange nut into one side of a double-channel tube strap and slide it into the channel, taking the tube strap around the bow to attach to the first bolt.
  • Page 26 S T E P 2 1 S T E P 2 1 Double Channel Joints Double Channel Joints fmfr.io/haven/21 Loosely pre-assemble 4 bolts and nuts into the double-channel splice plate. Next, slide the bolt heads into the double channel; then center and tighten the first two nuts. Now, slide the next double-channel in the splice plate.
  • Page 27 S T E P 2 2 S T E P 2 2 Fourth Bow Fourth Bow fmfr.io/haven/22 On the fourth bow, make sure the end of the channel lands on the center of the bow, and attach a tube strap with preassembled bolts and nuts, sliding it in together with the next channel.
  • Page 28 S T E P 2 3 S T E P 2 3 End Bow Single Channel End Bow Single Channel fmfr.io/haven/23 If you plan on installing a DIY or a Dutch-Door end wall, now is the time to attach the brace If you plan on installing a DIY or a Dutch-Door end wall, now is the time to attach the brace bands for the end wall brackets before continuing.
  • Page 29 S T E P 2 4 S T E P 2 4 Plastic Quarter Panels Plastic Quarter Panels fmfr.io/haven/24 Install a 5' × 5' corner plastic panel with spring wire. Start by adding spring wire on top , then add wire down the sides as two people keep it pulled tight.
  • Page 30 S T E P 2 5 S T E P 2 5 Roll-up Bar Assembly Roll-up Bar Assembly fmfr.io/haven/25 Assemble roll-up bar and place on top of the eyebolts along the baseboard. No screws are No screws are needed at this point. needed at this point.
  • Page 31 S T E P 2 6 S T E P 2 6 Greenhouse Plastic Greenhouse Plastic fmfr.io/haven/26 Open up roll of plastic carefully. Any damage to the end of the roll can ruin the entire roll. Open up roll of plastic carefully. Any damage to the end of the roll can ruin the entire roll. Roll out the plastic down one side of the tunnel and cut to length, leaving 2–3' extra on each end.
  • Page 32 S T E P 2 7 S T E P 2 7 Securing Plastic Securing Plastic fmfr.io/haven/27 Partially secure plastic with spring wire on one end, beginning at the peak Pull plastic tight and partially secure it with spring wire on the opposite end at the peak Completely secure both ends after the plastic is in position, working your way down from the on both ends at the same time on both ends at the same time, while keeping plastic snug.
  • Page 33 S T E P 2 8 S T E P 2 8 Securing Sides of Tunnel Securing Sides of Tunnel fmfr.io/haven/28 Align the plastic from left to right in the middle of the tunnel to reduce wrinkles Secure the plastic into the bottom slot of the double channel beginning at one end and working your way to the other end.
  • Page 34 S T E P 2 9 S T E P 2 9 Batten Strips Batten Strips fmfr.io/haven/29 Secure plastic to roll-up bar with batten strips, starting with one 3-foot piece and self-tapping screws. Drill an extra self-tapping screw into each joint of the roll up bar through the batten strip.
  • Page 35 S T E P 3 0 S T E P 3 0 Hand Cranks Hand Cranks fmfr.io/haven/30 Slide hand crank on tube and drill 5/16" hole using the holes in hand crank as a guide. Attach crank handle using 10mm socket onto the center position. Use the center mounting position when attaching crank handle.
  • Page 36 S T E P 3 1 S T E P 3 1 Guide Bars Guide Bars fmfr.io/haven/31 Position the guide bar in the crank guide-rollers and let the guide bar rest on the ground. Then, with the chain fully extended, position the eye bolt against the bow and make a mark for drilling.
  • Page 37 S T E P 3 2 S T E P 3 2 Anti-billow Ropes Anti-billow Ropes fmfr.io/haven/32 Install one rope clip into the top slot of the double channel next to the first bow Install remaining rope clips , centered above and between the eye bolts.
  • Page 38 S T E P 3 3 S T E P 3 3 Rubber Bolt Caps Rubber Bolt Caps fmfr.io/haven/33 The final step is to press on a black bolt cap on to every double channel and wind bracing bolt for protection while working in the tunnel. Well-designed, quality tools and equipment Well-designed, quality tools and equipment | | farmersfriend.com...
  • Page 39 This Kit Includes This Kit Includes t u n n e l l e n g t h i n f e e t 108 120 FF-3135 57-in Wind Bracing FF-9059 88-in Crossbar ◆ FF-5442 72-in Center Purlin End Piece FF-8861 75-in Main Center Purlin FF-8309...
  • Page 40 This Kit Includes (continued) t u n n e l l e n g t h i n f e e t 108 120 FF-1072 Eye Bolt (with Nuts and Washers) VP-6885 Baseboard Splice Plate VP-6111 Self-Tapping Screw VP-4936 1/2-in Galvanized Wood Screw VP-5107 Double-Channel Bolt VP-8850...
  • Page 41 This Kit Includes (continued) t u n n e l l e n g t h i n f e e t 108 120 VP-9764 Galvanized Brace Band Clamp VP-3224 Galvanized Bolt - for Brace Band Clamp VP-8210 Galvanized Nut - for Brace Band Clamp VP-5134 Bolt Cap VP-2421...
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