GrowSpan 113836 Installation Manual

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Revision date: 08.30.18

GrowSpan

Sidewall & Roof Cladding Installation —

Polycarbonate Panels

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• Flashing

• Sidewall Panels

• Roof Panels

• Ridge Cap

• Ribbon Board

• Seal Greenhouse

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Page 1 Photo may show a different but similar model. For a Greenhouse with Full Polycarbonate Roof and Roll-Up or Drop-Down Sides: – Gothic 20' Wide: 113836 – 113839 ©2018 GrowSpan (All Rights Reserved. Reproduction is prohibited without permission.) Revision date: 08.30.18...
Page 2 Seal Greenhouse.................... 29 • Wear head protection. Greenhouse Care & Maintenance ..............30 Rafter Profile: 20' Wide (113836 – 113839) ............ 31 • Wear gloves when handling metal tubes. • Use a portable GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) when working with power tools and cords.
Page 3 Important Information PANEL AND RIDGE CAP INSTALLATION NOTE PARTS FOR PANEL INSTALLATION Depending on available equipment, it may be necessary to construct a support structure to allow someone to reach top of greenhouse from outside. If a support structure has to be used, design structure to FA4652 Wood Screw support both the weight of structure and person using it.
Page 4 Baseboards & Ribbon Boards CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED BASEBOARDS & RIBBON BOARD REQUIREMENTS Baseboard installation is described in Guide #3. Materials for baseboard are not included and are supplied by customer. Example below shows baseboard as attached to frame for a building with polycarbonate roof. Greenhouses equipped with roll-up sides do not require baseboards; however, they are recommended and can be used if desired.
Page 5 Polycarbonate Cladding Overview POLYCARBONATE CLADDING: FULL ROOF AND PARTIAL SIDES Diagram shows sample greenhouse with full roof cladding and partial sidewall cladding. Roof cladding consists of an upper and lower polycarbonate panel. During installation, upper panel overlaps top edge of lower panel. Flashing Flashing Roof...
Page 6 Install Flashing INSTALL FLASHING (PGFLSAXXFCW0063) GATHER PARTS: Flashing is installed at each frame end to cap tops of end wall polycarbonate panels. Flashing • FA4482B TEK Screws installation occurs after frame assembly and before sidewall and roof panel installation. Screws •...
Page 7 Install Flashing FLASHING INSTALLATION (continued) Continue with flashing installation. 1. Locate a piece of flashing (PGFLSAXXFCW0063) and place it at one frame corner tight against the end wall panel. NOTE: If any Tek screws holding end wall panels interfere with flashing installation, remove the Tek screws, seal holes with silicone, and place flashing in position.
Page 8 Install Flashing FLASHING INSTALLATION (continued) 5. Take additional pieces of flashing and fit these to the roof section. Begin with a full-length flashing piece, then cut another section to finish edge up to peak. Before installing second piece to overlap first, apply a narrow bead of silicone to overlap area. Overlap flashing approximately 3". Place overlap seam higher on roof edge so it is less noticeable.
Page 9 – one bay) • Polycarbonate panels (See chart.) • 104774 vent tape and DH8007 Foil Tape 20' (113836 – 113839) Use (1) 116051 (12' L) – cut to fit *Measure and cut from • H-channel (#111929) and Tek screws (#FA4484B) 4' x 12' panel.
Page 10 Roof Cladding Installation — Polycarbonate Panels INSTALL POLYCARBONATE PANELS — continued There are different ways to install panels. Individuals with prior construction experience may elect to install panels using a method that differs from what is presented. Others may choose to follow or modify the steps below. In all cases, read through the following pages to examine one way to install these panels. ATTENTION: If your greenhouse does not include the drop-down or roll-up End Wall View side panel option, contact customer service to verify you have the correct...
Page 11 Roof Cladding Installation — Polycarbonate Panels INSTALL POLYCARBONATE PANELS — continued IMPORTANT: Examine the 115813 eave channel before cutting sidewall panels to determine exactly how panels and profile connect. Mark UV-Protected Side Do not cut all panels before test fitting first roof and sidewall panels to the 115813 eave channel to ensure you have cut panels to correct lengths.
Page 12 Roof Cladding Installation — Polycarbonate Panels 7. Side Panel at Corners/Frame Ends Only: Cut a section of 104548 end INSTALL POLYCARBONATE PANELS — continued cap profile to cover outside edge of panel. This is the edge to attach to 6. Place side panel on a covered surface to protect edges. Cut a end rafter once flashing is prepared.
Page 13 Roof Cladding Installation — Polycarbonate Panels INSTALL POLYCARBONATE PANELS — continued 8. Set panel in place against end rafter and first interior rafter and check fit of eave channel and roof panel by temporarily installing those items. Align bottom of panel with chalk line. Clamp sidewall panel to interior rafter (along H-channel edge) using hand clamps if necessary.
Page 14 Roof Cladding Installation — Polycarbonate Panels Actual greenhouse may differ from example shown. INSTALL POLYCARBONATE PANELS — continued 11. Prepare next panel as previously Step 11 Step 12 & 13 described (Steps 1-6) and attach to sidewall of next frame bay. NOTE: To prevent dislodging H-channel from panel, sometimes it is easier to install H-channel...
Page 15 Roof Cladding Installation — Polycarbonate Panels INSTALL POLYCARBONATE PANELS — continued 14. Measure distance from eave channel up to frame peak to determine roof panel length. ATTENTION: Measure from point shown in Diagram A to prevent adjacent roof panels from touching at peak when both are installed.
Page 16 Roof Cladding Installation — Polycarbonate Panels INSTALL POLYCARBONATE PANELS — continued 16. Place prepared panel on frame with Step 16 End View foil tape at top. Install H-channel Vent ATTENTION: Ensure H-channel along this edge. Tape and end cap along edges are cut to allow installation of panel bottom into eave channel.
Page 17 Roof Cladding Installation — Polycarbonate Panels INSTALL POLYCARBONATE PANELS — continued 18. Cut next roof panel to length Step 19 Step 20 and tape top and bottom edges. Remove protective film and mark UV-protected side. Do not install H-channel at this time. 19.
Page 18 Roof Cladding Installation — Polycarbonate Panels INSTALL POLYCARBONATE PANELS — continued 22. Repeat steps as needed to install Step 22 first sidewall panels for opposite side of frame. NOTE: If additional access is needed to inside the frame, leave an opening in sidewall and install that panel after roof panels and ridge caps are installed.
Page 19 Roof Cladding Installation — Polycarbonate Panels INSTALL POLYCARBONATE PANELS — continued Roof Panel To better secure flashing at each corner, additional fasteners are included to attach end cap profile to metal flashing. This connection helps prevent separation of the individual components.
Page 20 Ridge Cap Installation INSTALL RIDGE CAP AND REMAINING ROOF PANELS CAUTION: Never apply weight to installed polycarbonate panels! POLYCARBONATE PANELS ARE NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED TO The ridge cap completes the roof installation for the greenhouse. The steps, SUPPORT EXCESS WEIGHT. USE A LIFT WHEN NEEDED. Consult a diagrams, and photos that follow describe one way to attach ridge cap professional contractor experienced with the installation and assembly of sections.
Page 21 Ridge Cap Installation INSTALL RIDGE CAP AND REMAINING ROOF PANELS — continued 3. Along both edges of ridge cap section, evenly mark four (4) mounting bolt hole locations. Position all holes so they land between rafters when section is set in place on roof panels.
Page 22 Ridge Cap Installation INSTALL RIDGE CAP AND REMAINING ROOF PANELS — continued 5. Using one (1) 104548 end cap section (8'), cut two (2) pieces that fit between rafters on the underside of roof panels where ridge cap will be installed. Step 5 Ridge Cap Step 6: Dashed line shows location of silicone...
Page 23 Ridge Cap Installation INSTALL RIDGE CAP AND REMAINING ROOF PANELS — continued 8. Position an assistant, with the two (2) cut 104548 end cap sections (from earlier step), inside greenhouse to reach underside of roof peak. FA4484B Tek Screw & Ridge Cap 102921B Neo-Bonded Washer...
Page 24 Ridge Cap Installation INSTALL RIDGE CAP AND REMAINING ROOF PANELS — continued 12. Prepare and install the next roof panel as previously described. NOTE: Cut and install H-channel along one edge only. (No 104548 end cap profile is used for interior roof panels.) Use 111929 (12') H-channel for 10' and 12' panels when present.
Page 25 Ridge Cap Installation INSTALL RIDGE CAP AND REMAINING ROOF PANELS — continued 15. Repeat steps as needed to install all remaining roof panels and ridge cap sections for greenhouse. Actual greenhouse may differ from example shown throughout this guide. 16. After installing all polycarbonate sidewall and roof panels and ridge cap, continue with next page. Revision date: 08.30.18 Polycarbonate Panel Install...
Page 26 Cladding Details Complete these steps to complete cladding installation. 1. Cut and install a small piece of scrap flashing material or polycarbonate panel to seal ridge cap at both ends (A). Secure end cap to ridge cap using silicone sealant or small Tek screws. Scrap piece of flashing material or polycarbonate panel.
Page 27 Install Ribbon Boards – Required INSTALL RIBBON BOARDS Gather Parts: Ribbon board is typically constructed using a 2" x 6" board • FAH009B (1/4" x 4") Carriage Bolt (recommended) attached to frame along each side. Secure boards to frame using 1/4" x 4" carriage bolts, which are included. Here is one •...
Page 28 Install Ribbon Boards – Required INSTALL RIBBON BOARDS — continued 5. Set and hold (or clamp) the next board into position and repeat steps to 8. Move inside greenhouse and secure lower edge of polycarbonate panel secure to frame using the supplied carriage bolts and nuts. to ribbon board using FA4652 wood screws with 102921B neo-bonded washers.
Page 29 Seal Greenhouse APPLY SILICONE SEALANT You can seal greenhouse now or after the roll-up or drop-down curtain installation (Guide #3) is complete. To seal greenhouse now, return to areas shown below and seal using silicone sealant (included): • Apply a thin bead of silicone along each seam where the 104548 end cap meets flashing.
Page 30 If greenhouse is disassembled and moved, inspect all parts and connections before reassembly. • Depending on contents, construction of shelter, shelter materials, and shelter location, the potential for condensation exists. GrowSpan™ offers several items that can be used to help alleviate a condensation condition.
Page 31 Rafter Profile: 20' Wide (113836 – 113839) ATTENTION: Panel dimensions are shown for reference only; it is best to confirm using actual measurements taken from assembled frame before cutting panels to size. Minor changes in assembly will affect actual panel dimensions.

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