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FarmTek Growers supply GrowSpan Gothic Pro 113836DD Installation Instructions Manual

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Polycarbonate Roof with 5.2 oz Drop-Down Side Panels
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Revision date: 06.06.18
Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems
Photo may show a different but similar model.
113836_37_38_39DD
GROWSPAN
GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS
™
GrowSpan
STK#
113836DD
113837DD
113838DD
113839DD
™
DIMENSIONS
20' W x 12' H x 28' L
20' W x 12' H x 36' L
20' W x 12' H x 48' L
20' 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. Polycarbonate Roof with 5.2 oz Drop-Down Side Panels STK# DIMENSIONS 113836DD 20' W x 12' H x 28' L 113837DD 20' W x 12' H x 36' L 113838DD...

  • 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 the 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 ™ REQUIRED TOOLS BASEBOARDS AND RIBBON BOARDS — REQUIRED The following list identifies main tools needed to Consult Main Cover Details diagram in Quick Start section assemble shelter. Additional tools and supports may also of this manual to determine where to install ribbon board.
  • 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. ATTENTION: Position purlins evenly during frame assembly. Refer to Grid diagram near the back of 1. Locate required parts for each assembly procedure. this guide (Quick Start section) to position purlins, end clamps, and cross connectors.
  • Page 8 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ LAY OUT 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 site is prepared, lay out building site. 4.

  • Page 9: Rafter Assembly

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ASSEMBLE GREENHOUSE FRAME 2. Slide four (4) end purlin clamps (two on each side of the peak) onto rafter pipes. Position clamps as shown. After site is prepared and an inventory of parts is complete, continue with rafter assembly.
  • Page 10 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (continued) INTERIOR RAFTER ASSEMBLY Space below reserved for customer notes. Complete the following steps to assemble interior rafters. 1. Select pipes for first interior rafter assembly and position these on ground as shown. #20G166SS403 (#166S064) #20G166SS401D...

  • Page 11: Frame Assembly

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 2. Secure rafter to ground posts using 5/16" x 2 1/2" FRAME ASSEMBLY (FAG336B) bolts and nuts (FALB02B). Use the top NOTE: Baseboards (strongly recommended) shown in the hole in ground post to secure rafter. diagrams throughout these instructions are not included and must be supplied by the customer.
  • Page 12 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 10. Move to the interior rafter, verify that rafter spacing is forty-eight inches (48") on-center (adjust as needed), 5. As second rafter is steadied, take one section of purlin and tighten cross connector. pipe (131S075).
  • Page 13 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) BASEBOARD INSTALLATION (REQUIRED) 16. Secure clamp and purlin pipe. Secure purlin pipe joint Gather parts: using an FA4482B Tek screw. • 2" x 6" (minimum) treated or recycled plastic lumber 17.
  • Page 14 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION 3. Attach remaining end of strut to baseboard using a lag screw or nut and bolt (not included). See diagram that There are four (4) side struts for the shelter. These struts follows for location.
  • Page 15 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END WALL INSTALLATION • DO NOT REPOSITION THE END WALL VERTICALS USED AT THE SEAM OF TWO (2) POLYCARBONATE The steps to install end walls for the greenhouse include PANELS. the following: • Always consult the installation guides that shipped 1.
  • Page 16 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 10. On assembled frame member, mark length determined in Step 9 and subtract amount needed to account 4. Secure base tube using an angle bracket and FA4482B for square-to-round tube connect bracket, which will Tek screws at each end.
  • Page 17 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 18. Install an FA4482B Tek screw through the back side of each door frame tube to secure the tube splice. 15. Using the marks on the base tube for the rough door opening, attach bottom of each vertical frame member 19.
  • Page 18 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 30. Align center of frame member with center mark on base tube and attach top of frame member to band clamp on 24. Using end frame diagram, determine the number of rafter.
  • Page 19 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL END WALL FRAMING (BACK) Greenhouse end walls (front and back) are identical except Space below reserved for customer notes. as noted below and on end frame diagrams. If back wall includes optional double door kit (additional purchase required), repeat End Wall Installation procedure and install framing for remaining end wall.

  • Page 20: Installing Accessories

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION Complete the following general steps to install end panels. After end frames are assembled, install the polycarbonate 1. Consult panel location diagrams and select a panel. panels. Steps that follow describe one way to complete the Begin at the edge of door opening and work toward end wall panel installation.
  • Page 21 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) In photo below, top of panel is removed using a power tool equipped with a round cutting bit. Use rafter as a Diagram shows basic panel installation and fasteners used guide for best results.
  • Page 22 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY 7. Install aluminum u-channel profile to all edges of the polycarbonate panel. Materials and parts needed to assemble doors include: Photo shows panel installed on door frame and finished • Door frames and polycarbonate panels with the aluminum u-channel (104213).
  • Page 23 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY (continued) a. Photo shows end cap as attached to door frame. View shows assembly from the outside. 11. With assistance, lift door and attach hinges to end wall b. Cross section shows end cap (dashed line) using FA4484B Tek screws.
  • Page 24 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY (continued) 14. After installing the 104548 end cap, attach another Space below reserved for customer notes. section along the inside frame of the door that includes the chain latch. Diagram may show a different frame used for illustration purposes only.
  • Page 25 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. Set height of drop-down panel. 2. Prepare and install lower panels first along both sides for first two (2) bays (as shown). 3.
  • Page 26 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ SET HEIGHT OF DROP-DOWN SIDE PANEL The desired height for drop-down side panel is determined and marked before installing polycarbonate roof panels. ATTENTION: Consult Main Cover Details diagram in the Quick Start section of this manual to verify height of drop-down panel.
  • Page 27 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 28 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 29 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS (continued) ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION FOR ROOF PANELS 8. After installing first lower panel, select another 116049 During assembly, sometimes installing panel from the side panel (47-1/4" x 96") and prepare for installation as is challenging.
  • Page 30 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 31 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 32 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 ribbon board installation.
  • Page 33 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 34: Frame Check

    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 inside the greenhouse, drive FA4484B Tek screws with 1.5"...
  • Page 35 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ RIBBON BOARD INSTALLATION BASEBOARDS AND RIBBON BOARDS The drop-down curtain requires a ribbon board to secure its 1. Attach first board of two-piece ribbon board to frame at upper section and a baseboard to secure its lower section. required height.
  • Page 36 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN 2. Measure 12" to 24" above the ribbon board along the end rafter, place the mounting plate against the end Locate these parts to attach the pulleys and drop-down wall, and align the plate mounting holes with the center curtain axle: of the end rafter.
  • Page 37 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) 10. Carefully lift the assembly and insert the tapered/free end of the 131S075 pipe through the 2" axle conduit 6. With the mounting plate attached to the end rafter, take hole in the end panel.
  • Page 38 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) NOTE: Do not allow the free end of the axle to touch the inside surface of the end wall. Trim pipe if needed. 13. Verify that the pipe is level and secure the band clamp Axle must turn freely.
  • Page 39 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) Polycarbonate Locate these parts to prepare the drop-down curtain for Panel Rafter installation and to attach it to the axle conduit: • 106816 (1/2" pipe conduit) 2" x 6" Board Washer •...
  • Page 40 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) 4. Continue adding conduit sections and taping each joint until the conduit is as long as the curtain panel. Install Curtain Conduit and Attach Rope 5. Complete the curtain conduit installation by cutting After installing all eye screws and pulleys, locate the curtain the conduit so that it extends from the panel pocket panel, 1/2"...
  • Page 41 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) 13. Drive two (2) FA4482 Tek screws with neo-bonded washers (102921) into the axle conduit where the 9. Locate the 1/8" curtain cord (CC5505) and cut a cord is located. Do not fully seat the Tek screws to the section of cord to the length determined in the previous conduit.
  • Page 42 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) Complete these steps to attach the lower edge of the curtain to the customer-supplied baseboard. 17. Repeat the above steps until all cords are attached to the first curtain panel along one side of the shelter. CAUTION: Do not attempt to attach the curtain to the baseboard during stormy or windy conditions or when such conditions are expected.
  • Page 43 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE ANTI-BILLOW ROPES The anti-billow rope is installed along the outside of the frame and stretches between ribbon board and baseboard. ATTENTION: Install rope in short sections along each side. DO NOT INSTALL ROPE AS A SINGLE PIECE. Complete these steps: 1.
  • Page 44 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ SEAL POLYCARBONATE PANELS 5. 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. panels.
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 11'-11 5/8" Shelter Height QUICK START GUIDE 4'-5" Sidewall 20' Gothic Pro Greenhouse Finished Grade 20'-0" Shelter Length FRONT Grid Represents 12" Squares Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame. 113836_37_38_39DD Revision date: 06.06.18...
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