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- Page 1 Caterpillar Tunnel 16-FT WIDE, 14-GAUGE STEEL BOWS WITH REBAR a s s e m b ly 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/tunnel/v...
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- Page 3 Your success is our success. From the whole team here at Farmers Friend, I want to wish you a happy and protected growing season. May your days be filled with more veggies and flowers and less stress! Thank you again for your trust in us.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: Anchoring
table 1 Watch the video! Distance Between Rebar Scan the code or viSit: fmfr.io/rebar/v Tunnel 4-foot 5-foot Length spacing spacing 25-ft — 60" 50-ft 50" 60" 100-ft 48" 60" NOTE: In order to have your 4-ft bow spacing tunnel reach a full 50' length you must space A N C H O R I N G your rebar 4' 2"... -
Page 6: Bow Assembly
Watch the video! Scan the code or viSit: fmfr.io/bow-assembly/v B O W A S S E M B L Y Classic & Gothic Classic & Gothic tools needed Find level surface to assemble bows. Note: If you are • assembling a Gothic Pro Tunnel with crossbars, it is easiest Drill or Impact Driver •... - Page 7 Recommended Side Curtain Hook Placement Recommended Side Curtain Hook Placement 50-Ft, 5-Ft bow Spacing 50-Ft, 5-Ft bow Spacing Grey lines represent bows. Colored circles indicate place- ment of side curtain hook. 25-Ft tunnel 25-Ft tunnel 50-Ft, 4-Ft bow Spacing 50-Ft, 4-Ft bow Spacing 100-Ft, 5-Ft bow Spacing 100-Ft, 5-Ft bow Spacing 100-Ft, 4-Ft bow Spacing...
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Page 8: Crossbars
Watch the video! Scan the code or viSit: fmfr.io/crossbars/v B O W A S S E M B L Y Crossbars Crossbars Gothic tunnels only Gothic tunnels only tools needed Attaching crossbars to bows is easiest when done during bow Attaching crossbars to bows is easiest when done during bow assembly on a level surface. - Page 9 50-Ft, 5-Ft bow Spacing 50-Ft, 5-Ft bow Spacing Grey lines represent bows. Colored circles indicate bows with crossbars. 25-Ft tunnel 25-Ft tunnel 50-Ft, 4-Ft bow Spacing 50-Ft, 4-Ft bow Spacing 100-Ft, 5-Ft bow Spacing 100-Ft, 5-Ft bow Spacing 100-Ft, 4-Ft bow Spacing 100-Ft, 4-Ft bow Spacing Step 3 Step 1...
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Page 10: Lift Kit
Watch the video! Scan the code or viSit: fmfr.io/lift-kit/v B O W A S S E M B L Y Lift Kit Lift Kit tools needed The Lift Kit is not to be used in conjunction with Ground Posts. The Lift Kit is not to be used in conjunction with Ground Posts. •... - Page 11 overhead overhead irrigation irrigation Step 1 A simple irrigation solution for your Caterpillar Tunnel. Have you ever felt intimidated by the challenge of designing your own irrigation system? Or been frustrated with working around unruly lines of drip tape on your beds? We’ve been there too.
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Page 12: Structure & Support
Watch the video! Scan the code or viSit: fmfr.io/solid-purlin/v S T R U C T U R E & S U P P O R T Solid Center Purlin Solid Center Purlin tools needed Assemble cross connectors. Make sure nuts are loosely •... - Page 13 Step 2 StepS 3 and 4 Step 5 Step 6.1 Step 6.2 Install a self-tapping screw in each purlin tube joint. Make sure screw is facing down to avoid damage to plastic. Ensure bows are visually plumb, then tighten the cross connector.
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Page 14: Wind Bracing
Watch the video! Scan the code or viSit: fmfr.io/wind-bracing/v S T R U C T U R E & S U P P O R T Wind Bracing Wind Bracing tools needed Using two pairs of pliers, pry brace band open enough to •... - Page 15 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 7 StepS 4 and 5 bow 1 bow 3 bow 2 (931) 583-0397 (931) 583-0397 | support@farmersfriend.com | support@farmersfriend.com...
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Page 16: Spring Wire
Watch the video! Scan the code or viSit: fmfr.io/spring-wire/v S T R U C T U R E & S U P P O R T Spring Wire Spring Wire tools needed Attach spring wire channel to the top of your tunnel. •... - Page 17 Step 1 Step 2 Step 4.1 Step 4.2 (931) 583-0397 (931) 583-0397 | support@farmersfriend.com | support@farmersfriend.com...
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Page 18: Covering
Watch the video! Scan the code or viSit: fmfr.io/greenhouse-plastic/v C O V E R I N G Plastic Plastic tools needed Roll out plastic. Unroll plastic down one side of tunnel leaving • about the same amount of extra on each end. None Note: 25-ft tunnels come with 55-ft plastic, 50-ft tunnels with 80-ft materials included... - Page 19 Figure 8: inStalling anti-billowing rope Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 (931) 583-0397 (931) 583-0397 | support@farmersfriend.com | support@farmersfriend.com...
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