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- Page 1 Caterpillar Tunnel 16-ft Gothic Pro 16-ft Gothic Pro 14- GAUGE STEEL BOWS WITH REBAR, 5-FT BOW SPACING 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 assembly video! Scan the code or visit: fmfr.io/gothic-cat/v...
- Page 2 5 - y e a r S t o r m D a m a g e Warranty Registration Thank you for choosing the Gothic Pro Caterpillar Tunnel! We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Farmers Friend family! Scan the QR code or visit fmfr.io/tunnelwarranty fmfr.io/tunnelwarranty to initiate the registration...
- Page 3 I also know how import- ant it is to have the right tools for the job. Our goal at Farmers Friend is to make well-designed, high-quality tools to improve your efficiency, profitability and quality of life.
- Page 4 S T E P 1 S T E P 1 Rebar Installation Rebar Installation fmfr.io/gothic-cat/1 Pick a corner point on one side and drive rebar . Drive rebar in the ground, leaving about leaving about 12 inches above the soil 12 inches above the soil.
- Page 5 S T E P 2 S T E P 2 Anchor Plate Installation Anchor Plate Installation fmfr.io/gothic-cat/2 Install EZ-Clips to the Earth-Lock Anchor Plates (larger anchor plates with the tabs). Then slide these four anchor plates over the four corner rebars with the EZ-Clip facing out. Install EZ-Clips to the remaining Anchor Plates.
- Page 6 S T E P 3 S T E P 3 Bow Assembly Bow Assembly fmfr.io/gothic-cat/3 Find a level surface level surface to assemble bows. Connect the swaged bow sections to the non-swaged center bow section. Secure each bow section with two self-tapping screws per joint.
- Page 7 S T E P 4 S T E P 4 Lift Kit Installation Lift Kit Installation fmfr.io/gothic-cat/4 Insert a Lift Kit post into the bottom of the bow assembly. Secure with two self-tapping screws at each joint. Make sure the screw head is facing inside the tunnel to prevent damage to the plastic.
- Page 8 S T E P 5 S T E P 5 Crossbar Installation Crossbar Installation fmfr.io/gothic-cat/5 Place a bow assembly between two rebar that has been driven for the tunnel width to hold the bow at the correct width while installing the crossbar. Pry brace bands open enough to slide over bows.
- Page 9 S T E P 6 S T E P 6 Bow Installation Bow Installation fmfr.io/gothic-cat/6 Install completed bow assemblies onto the rebar. Start by installing bows at the end of the tunnel that is the furthest away from where your bows were assembled. Doing this gives you an unobstructed path to installing the next bow.
- Page 10 S T E P 7 S T E P 7 Front Wind Bracing Front Wind Bracing fmfr.io/gothic-cat/7 Using two pairs of pliers, pry brace band open enough to slide over the base of bow 3 Squeeze flange back together with pliers Attach wind brace to brace band with wind brace lying on the ground using the galvanized nut and bolt .
- Page 11 S T E P 8 S T E P 8 Purlin Assembly Purlin Assembly fmfr.io/gothic-cat/8 Assemble the entire purlin. Measure and mark every 5 feet . These marks will help ensure the bows are spaced evenly when you attach the cross connectors later. Secure every purlin pipe with a self-tapping screw at each joint .
- Page 12 S T E P 9 S T E P 9 Purlin Installation Purlin Installation fmfr.io/gothic-cat/9 Using a 14mm socket or wrench, attach the purlin with a pair of cross-connectors using two gold bolts and nuts at every third or fourth bow at each 5-foot mark , while a second person holds the purlin up to the peak of the bows to take the extra weight off.
- Page 13 S T E P 1 0 S T E P 1 0 Back Wind Bracing Back Wind Bracing fmfr.io/gothic-cat/10 Using two pairs of pliers, pry brace band open enough to slide over the base of bow 3 Squeeze flange back together with pliers Attach wind brace to brace band with wind brace lying on the ground using the galvanized nut and bolt .
- Page 14 S T E P 1 1 S T E P 1 1 Corner Earth Lock Anchor Plate Corner Earth Lock Anchor Plate fmfr.io/gothic-cat/1 Ensure the tab of the Earth Lock Anchor plate is on the inside of the tunnel. Level the anchor plate by scraping the soil underneath the plate as necessary. Using two pairs of pliers, pry a brace band open enough to slide over the bow where the corner anchor plate is located.
- Page 15 S T E P 1 2 S T E P 1 2 End Bow Single Channel End Bow Single Channel fmfr.io/gothic-cat/12 Note: Before completing this step, you should install the end walls of your choice. Note: Before completing this step, you should install the end walls of your choice. Drill a pilot hole into the bow four inches above the soil with a self-tapping screw .
- Page 16 S T E P 1 3 S T E P 1 3 Greenhouse Plastic Greenhouse Plastic fmfr.io/gothic-cat/13 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 17 S T E P 1 4 S T E P 1 4 Securing Plastic Securing Plastic fmfr.io/gothic-cat/14 Once the plastic is pulled over, use the creases to align the plastic side to side. 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...
- Page 18 S T E P 1 5 S T E P 1 5 Attaching Rope Attaching Rope fmfr.io/gothic-cat/15 Attach the rope at spot . Then throw the rope over to spot and pull it through the EZ clip. Throw the rope back over to spot and secure it with a tension knot about four to six feet above the ground.
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- Page 20 This Kit Includes This Kit Includes t u n n e l l e n g t h i n f e e t 90 100 110 120 FF-9059 88-in Steel Tube, 17-ga, Double Pressed FF-1614 19-in Steel Tube, 14-ga, Single Swage FF-5442 72-in Steel Tube, 17-ga, No Swage FF-8861...
- Page 21 t u n n e l l e n g t h i n f e e t This Kit Includes (continued) 90 100 110 120 FF-6795 Anchor Plate (Large Footprint) VP-8147 Aluminum Cross Connector, 1.38 VP-4543 Cross Connector Bolt, 8mm x 40mm VP-2061 Cross Connector Nut, 8mm, 14mm VP-9764...
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