Summary of Contents for Exaco Janssens ROYAL ORANGERIE HELIOS T
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Or find the link to our YouTube page at Note: This is an all-inclusive manual. www.exaco.com. Go to the Victorian It shows optional accessories and customizations that may not Greenhouse Playlist for all videos. apply to your greenhouse. Direct any questions to Exaco.
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Table of Contents Introduction & General Information……………………………………………………...…….……5-14 Basic Assembly Order of Greenhouse…………………………………………………………5 Required Tools……………………………………………………………………………………6 Safety Considerations……………………………………………………………………………6 Helpful Suggestions……………………………………………………………………………...6 Standard Royal Orangerie Diagram………..………………………………………..…………7 Doors and Door Optional Upgrades……………………………………………..…….…...…..8 Windows and Window Options…………………………………………...…...……………..8-9 Optional Accessories and Upgrades……………………………………………………….9-10 Placement of Greenhouse……………………………………………………………….…….10 Foundation and Anchoring………………………………………………………...……….10-11 Greenhouse Floor…………………………………………………………………………...….11 Water and Electricity…………………………………………………………………...……….11 Ventilation and Cooling………………………………………………………………….……..12...
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Door Assembly and Installation……………………………………………………………….……49-74 Standard Kit Sliding Door Assembly and Information………………………………..49-54 UPGRADE: Sliding Door on a Wall with Drop Door Kit………….………………………..…55 UPGRADE OPTION: Sliding Door Low Threshold Installation…………………………56-60 UPGRADE OPTION: Hinged Door Installation………..…………………………………61-73 UPGRADE OPTION: Door Fly Screen……………………………………………………….74 Window and Vents…………………………………………………………………………………..75-87 Roof Window/Vent Assembly/Installation……………………………………………....75 Roof Vent Openers………………………………………………………………………..76-78 UPGRADE OPTION: Roof Vent Fly Screen…………………………………………………79...
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Customer Service or Assembly Questions? Give us a call: 1-877-760-8500 customerservice@exaco.com www.EXACO.com Please watch our animated assembly videos on our Exaco YouTube Channel. Find the link at www.exaco.com Scan the code below:...
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Thank you for purchasing a Janssens’ Royal Victorian Greenhouse, imported and distributed in North America by Exaco in Austin, TX. Exaco will provide all the North American based customer support for you greenhouse. Please feel free to reach to Exaco customer service with any questions you may have during assembly! Questions? Need Assembly Support? Please call Exaco at 877-760-8500 or email customerservice@exaco.com.
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Important! Please follow glazing removal instructions on the pallet for steps to safely remove glass panes from the pallet. Contact Exaco if you have not seen these steps! o Tempered glass is surprisingly strong. The corners are the most vulnerable – please be aware of the corners when handling and installing glass.
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(impact driver is preferred) to a low setting and hand tighten the screw at the end to avoid snapping the screw head. Please thoroughly read the email that was sent to you from Exaco customer service for additional addendums to the manual and other important information.
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Royal Victorian doors may be placed in any bay, but the double sliding doors make the most sense for this model in one of the gable ends. Exceptions apply for corner placement, please call Exaco to discuss if you are considering an alternate placement. Upgrades to additional single or double sliding doors and/or hinged doors are available.
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○ Manual Spindle openers - a high-quality stainless steel threaded rod to securely crank the window to desired open position with use of a removable long handle. These are heavy-duty and will hold up well to strong winds if needed. ○...
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○ Door Fly Screen - Slides along the INSIDE of the greenhouse so as not to interfere with the existing doors. May be used with sliding or hinged door (not compatible with hinged door auto closers). Not compatible with greenhouses placed on a wall. ●...
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They are Texas stamped. We may be able to obtain other state stamped documents, however if you need them specific to your state, we do not cover this expense. Please contact Exaco if structural documents are needed. Flooring The greenhouse does not include flooring material, allowing it to be customized to your needs and use.
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The irrigation/misting system (included with Royal Victorians) may be directly plumbed or attached to a hose with a hose clamp (available at garden stores). The hookup end of the irrigation pipe will be at one of the gable ends, near the ridge. It is helpful to purchase a hose timer so watering can be automated.
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(late spring/early fall). It has been done, but you will need to make customized adjustments such as extra sealing, climate control, window tinting and heating. Indoor/outdoor furnishings are strongly recommended. Exaco will not be held responsible for any damages.
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○ Replacement Glass - if you need to replace a piece of broken glass, please refer to the glass spec sheet in this manual. Replacement panes of 3/16” standard tempered safety glass should be ordered from a local glass shop. Exaco will not ship large pieces of glass, locally ordered replacement panes of standard tempered safety glass will match the original panes.
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Standard Royal Orangerie Please call Exaco for measurements if you have a custom greenhouse. Notes: Do not set anchors in concrete until the entire greenhouse frame is complete, level and square. You will need some play to attach the uprights.
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Royal Orangerie on a Stem Wall HELIOS T MUR + EOS T MUR 829mm 3.098mm = 1+2+3 829mm 3.098mm = 4+5 829mm 200 | 400 600 | 1.025 All dimensions are external dimensions of the aluminum profiles...
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Key to Profile (Extrusion) Placement PRO1456 Roof Glazing Bar PRO6760 Ridge Beam PRO6918 Roof Endbar PRO41942 Valley Beam PRO20227 Gutter PRO6578 Corner Posts Vertical Ø 19 Support Brace Glazing Beam PRO1456 Wind Brace PRO20229 Horizontal Gable Bar Corner Post for T-Shape PRO40633 Corner Anchors PRO6120...
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IMPORTANT! M6x12 Before attaching, insert 3 M6x12 bolts as shown for the sliding door guide Suggestion: If installed on a concrete Note: When assembling the foundation in this foundation you may cut PRO210 flush with step, only hand-tighten the nuts. The corners may M6x50 the bottom of PRO6120.
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M6x12 M6x25 M6x25 Add bolts for You may need to loosen the nuts holding your anchor corner brackets to allow some spandrels/deco "play" in the corner to slide the corner post (PRO6578) onto the bolt heads. It is helpful scrolls to have a second person holding the bolts in line with a needle nose pliers while a second person slides the corner profile into place.
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Insert bolts into rafter to attach them to gutter profile (PRO20227) and ridge beam (PRO6760) M6x12 M6x12 M6x12 M6x25 M6x12 Add additional bolts for M6x25 spandrels/deco scrolls. Find hardware in spandrel bag.
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Optional: For additional support in heavy snow areas, you may add a stainless self- tapping screw (not included) next to the bolt where the ratfer meets the ridge beam and gutter...
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The diagonal support is about 40 1/2"long regardless of what model you have. Yours may attach in either of these manners OPTION...
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Installing Spandrels/Deco Scroll Supports PUSH 10MM 2 FIX Very Important: Push the ridge beam up at least 10mm (1/2 ") before tightening the spandrel/scroll support bolts to reduce roof sag.
Important! If your wind braces don't fit where they should, your greenhouse is not square/level. Please go back to ensure your structure is square! TOPVIEW...
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TOPVIEW EXTRA FIXING / EXTRA BEFESTIGUNG ATTACH EXTRA...
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OPTIONAL ! Note: Attach the elbow to the greenhouse the elbow and then a small hole in the frame of the greenhouse for the screw to thread base. First, drill a small hole in the back of the elbow and then a small hole in the frame of the greenhouse for the...
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Crossbar for framing roof vent opening will M6x12 be found in each Roof Window bag/package. Roof vents may be installed in any bay. They may not be placed side by side.
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You are now ready to install your glazing. If you have polycarbonate glazing, please refer to next page for specific prep regarding the polycarbonate panels - you will not use the crescent shaped gasket (E400330) with your polycarbonate panels. Tips for installing your glazing (more detailed steps/diagrams follow - this is an overview): Use the provided glass suction cup - it helps a lot! Wait until the end to install your roof vents - it will be easier to pop through...
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10mm GLASS POLYCARBONATE Find your Glass Holders in ZAK_H (with your gutter pieces and other hardware) Glazing supports slide onto the gutter profile, space them 100mm or 4 inches from each roof profile.)
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Glazing shim installation: Install the glass To install gasket, roll panels then fix the it back on itself as shims to either side shown. This exposes of the glass with a the inner flange that dab of silicon. Then is pushed into the install the rubber channel.
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PRO6918 It helps to use a tool E400330 to push the gasket up under the eaves. Note that it inserts under the SECOND flange further up. Crescent seal is only installed in the eaves and roof. Not along PRO20229 PRO20227 side walls.
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To install heavy gasket, it is easiest to roll it back on itself as shown. This exposes the inner flange that is pushed into the channel. It is easier to insert when warm and pliable. Install the roof glazing pane by pane inserting gaskets after each.
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ACCESSORIES This section contains many of the optional accessories. You will have some, but likely not all, items seen in this section. IMPORTANT: Find Janssens Accessory installation video on our site here: https://www.exaco.com/greenhouse-victorian.php It will be immensely helpful!
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Sliding Door (Standard for most models). VI36 and 46 come with a double sliding door. Additional doors may be added to your greenhouse. Note: Rollers may be adjusted front to M 4,8 x 32mm back to hold door closer to greenhouse frame.
Sliding Door: Sliding door/s may be attached in any bay (with exceptions to corner placement) IMPORTANT for Double Sliding Door Opening!! Cut one PRO7545 in half. Place long PRO7545 in center (to support double opening) and the half PRO7545 on either side.
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OPTION: Double Sliding Door As needed, use washer underneath door hanger to level the door/s . If you have a double sliding door, you will have a long L bracket that will attach to close any gap between the two doors. SD_3...
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Slide door rollers into top door hanger (PRO7546 or PRO7876) and slide a stopper on either side. Determine how far the door should slide, then tighten the screw on the bottom of the stopper to secure. Finish with STOP door hanger caps. STOP M16x14 Attach bottom door guide (PRO39796) to your foundation frame...
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Sliding Door Lock (w/o low threshold kit) Ø 10 Install lock at bottom of a: - single sliding door (View from outside at bottom of door) -first door of double sliding doors -both of your double sliding doors 4,2 x 19 4,2 x 19 SD_5...
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(View from inside at top of door) Double Sliding Door Lock (w/o low threshold kit) Ø 10 If you have a double sliding door, you may install one lock on the inside of your greenhouse as shown 4,2 x 19 4,2 x 19 SD_6...
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SD_MUR OPTION: Greenhouse on a stem/knee wall KSD_70 Cut foundation KSD_144 frame 17mm from bolt hole Double sliding door Single sliding door opening should be opening should be 1441mm 703mm Cut foundation frame 17mm from bolt hole (hardware not included) SD MUR_1...
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OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Fall 2022 Low Threshold for Sliding Door/s Cut foundation KSD_70 KSD_144 frame 17mm from bolt hole Single sliding door opening Double sliding door opening should be 703mm should be 1441mm Cut foundation frame 17mm from bolt hole KSD_1...
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OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Fall 2022 - Low Threshold for Sliding Door/s KSD_2...
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Optional Upgrade: Lock (cross section view installation with Low Threshold from above) KSD_70 4,2 x 19 4,2 x 19 KSD_3...
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Optional Upgrade: Lock installation with Low Threshold Kit (Double Sliding Door - installed KSD_144 on the inside on one door) (Cross section view from above) Ø 10 KSD_4...
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Optional Upgrade: Lock installation with Low Threshold Kit (Double Sliding Door - installed KSD_144 on the exterior for other door) (Cross section view from above) 4,2 x 19 4,2 x 19 KSD_5...
OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Hinged Door IMPORTANT: Find Janssens Accessory installation video on our site here: https://www.exaco.com/greenhouse-victorian.php HD 1...
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item L 40X40 4 pc 36 mm PRO6280 2 pc 703 mm PRO6280 2 pc 1.441 mm PRO6280 2 pc 1.930 mm 4,2 x 13 8 pc Note: Depending on your installation, you may need to use a grinder on the screw heads on the vertical sides if they interfere with installation.
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Double Hinged door will need opening of 1441mm, 17mm from bolt holes on foundation frame. (Single door shown, double door jamb installation will be identical) (view from top) HD 3...
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Single hinged door (view from top) HD 4...
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OPTION: Double Hinged Door The piece shown in red to the left has 4 holes on one side and 6 holes on the other. The side with 4 holes is the one that attaches to the door. There are holes in the attaching piece, but not in the door itself, you will need...
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Step 4: Slide face plates onto door handles and snap in place. Note: do not overtighten the screws on the latch plate. Only tighten until straight and flush. IMPORTANT: Find Janssens Accessory installation video on our site here: https:// www.exaco.com/greenhouse-victorian.php HD 6...
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Insert lock cartridge and secure with screw. Attach latch catch plate to second door. Note: do not overtighten the screws on the latch plate. Only tighten until straight and flush. HD 7...
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For the next step, we recommend placing the door flat until glass is installed. NOTE: the horizontal glazing strips shown in red above may be slightly long. Please HD 8 measure and trim to fit your door usnig a hacksaw, hand file, angle grinder or similar tool.
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Affix bottom trim plate - for double doors see next page. HD 9...
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This page only applies to double hinged doors. HD10...
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If using the bottom pin lock, you will need to trim the finishing plate in the middle as shown. HD11...
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HINGE HINGE ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT (Up) (Front/Back) ±0,5 ±0,5 HD13...
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Optional Upgrade: Door Fly Screen Notes about Fly Screen Door: This slides along the interior of the greenhouse, and will not be compatible with greenhouses on a stem wall. May be used with sliding or hinged doors. 4,5 X 50 4,5 X 50 4,5 X 50 4,5 X 50...
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Louvre Window - All Standard Royal models include one louvred window Note: All louvered window are black (even with green models) Numbers below refer to steps in the following pages ____ Insert a washer between black louvre frame and the greenhouse profile at all four bolt...
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Louvred window may be installed on sidewall (under gutter profile (PRO20227)) or on gable end (under horizontal gable profile (PRO20229)). Both are shown to the left and below.
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Insert a washer (not included) between black louvre frame and the greenhouse profile at all four bolt locations. Pinch louvre clamps together to hold glass. We recommend using a few dabs of silicone where the glass meets the clamps to hold the glass more securely.
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Louver Window Cover During cold weather, the louvered window may get drafty. Your kit includes as lexan cover to seal the louvers during this time. To install the Lexan panel: • Unscrew the piston from your auto opener • Go outside the greenhouse and pull back the heavy duty rubber gaskets that hold in the panes of glass to the left, right, and bottom of the louvered window (see picture to the right)
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OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Louvered Window Fly Screen Installed on exterior of the greenhouse...
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INSTALLING AN EXHAUST FAN IN A VICTORIAN GREENHOUSE The exhaust fan in a Victorian Greenhouse should be installed up high in one of the gable ends of the greenhouse. If you happen to have polycarbonate walls on your Victorian, you may cut an opening in the polycarbonate to accommodate the fan.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORY: ROYAL ORANGERIE SHADECLOTH Inserting the curlicue hooks into the curtain: The curlicue hooks that insert into the curtain will go in every 6 loop in the white ribbon– look at the picture diagram to ensure you are inserting them in the correct direction so the curtain hangs well. Your curtains will have one looped ribbon running across the center (for the ridge) and 3 white looped ribbons on either side.
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