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Revision date: 06.20.18
GROWSPAN
Gothic Pro Greenhouses and Systems
Photo may show a different but similar model.
GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS
™
GrowSpan
™
STK#
104848CD
18' W x 10' H x 20' L
104849CD
18' W x 10' H x 24' L
104850CD
18' W x 10' H x 28' L
104851CD
18' W x 10' H x 32' L
104852CD
18' W x 10' H x 36' L
DIMENSIONS
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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. STK# DIMENSIONS 104848CD 18' W x 10' H x 20' L 104849CD 18' W x 10' H x 24' L 104850CD 18' W x 10' H x 28' L 104851CD...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ DOUBLE-LAYER FILM INSTALLATION Greenhouses equipped with a double-layer film include a layer that is Infra Red (IR) Retention film. IMPORTANT! During cover installation, the IR film must be installed first! Examine the film and install READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN it according to the instructions printed on the film.

  • Page 3: Assembly Procedure

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ LOCATION ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Choosing the proper location is an important step before Following the instructions as presented will help ensure you begin to assemble the structure. the proper assembly of your greenhouse. Failing to follow these steps may result in an improperly assembled and The following suggestions and precautions will help you anchored greenhouse and will void all warranty and...
  • Page 4 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ BASEBOARDS AND RIBBON BOARDS A customer-supplied baseboard and retaining board are also required to attach the curtain's lower edge. See the The drop-down curtain requires a ribbon board to secure its exploded view that follows. upper section and a baseboard to secure its lower section.
  • Page 5 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts and show you how they are used. (Some parts are not shown.) AS5020 Pulley 106734 Band Clamp FA4482B CC6212 QH1402 103544 102569 102921 &...
  • 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 This section describes assembling your greenhouse. For details, please see section, Assembling the Gothic Pro Greenhouse Components. See illustration below to identify main parts of greenhouse. 1.
  • Page 8 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ LAY OUT THE 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 the site is prepared, lay out the building site. 4.

  • Page 9: Rafter Assembly

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ ASSEMBLING THE GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSE 2. Slide four (4) end purlin clamps (two on each side of FRAME COMPONENTS the peak) over the rafter pipes. Position all end clamps at the rafter pipe joints. Position the end clamps as After the site is prepared and an inventory of parts is shown.

  • Page 10: Frame Assembly

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ RAFTER ASSEMBLY (continued) FRAME ASSEMBLY INTERIOR RAFTER ASSEMBLY After all ground posts are driven in place and rafters are assembled, assemble the frame. Complete the following steps for the interior rafters. 1. Select the pipes for the first interior rafter assembly and NOTE: The baseboards (strongly recommended) shown in position these on the ground as shown.

  • Page 11: Assemble The Frame

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 2. Secure the leg pipes to the ground posts using the 5/16" x 2 1/2" machine bolts and nuts. 4. From the location marked in the previous step, measure forty-eight inches (48") and make another Rafter mark on the assembled purlin.
  • Page 12 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 10. Move to the interior rafter and align the mark on the purlin with the center of the rafter to maintain the proper 5. As the second rafter is steadied, remove one section of spacing.
  • Page 13 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) BASEBOARD INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED) 18. Secure the purlin pipe joint with a Tek screw. The baseboard (strongly recommended) is supplied by the customer and is attached at ground level along both sides 19.
  • Page 14 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ SIDE STRUT INSTALLATION 3. Attach the remaining end of the strut to the baseboard using a lag screw or nut and bolt (not included). See There are four (4) side struts for the shelter. These struts the diagram that 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 the greenhouse end walls (front and PANELS. back) are identical and include the following: •...
  • Page 16 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 9. Measure the distance between the top of the base tube and band clamp (Step 7) to determine the length of the 4. Secure the base tube between the legs of the end first door jamb.
  • Page 17 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 18. With the door centered in the rough opening, swing the loose door jamb back into position and secure 15. Using the marks on the base tube for the rough the bottom of the door jamb to the base rail using Tek opening for the door (Step 6), attach the bottom of one screws and an angled bracket.
  • Page 18 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) 28. Align the center of the assembled frame member with the center mark on the base tube and attach the top of 24. Choose the parts for each remaining vertical support the frame member to the band clamp on the rafter.
  • Page 19 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE END WALL FRAME (continued) Space below is reserved for customer notes. INSTALL FRAMING FOR ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) Complete these steps to install the accessory framing: 1. Read the note regarding the installation of optional accessories at the beginning of the end wall installation section.
  • Page 20 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ Secure all polycarbonate panels as shown in the diagrams END PANEL INSTALLATION and photos below, unless otherwise noted. After end wall framing is installed, attach polycarbonate panels. Steps that follow describe one way to complete the end wall panel installation.
  • Page 21 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) NOTE: Remainder of 4' x 12' panel is used to cover the Complete following general steps to install end wall panels. area along other side of door. 1. Consult panel location diagrams, select one polycarbonate panel, begin at edge of door opening, and work to the outside edge of end wall.
  • Page 22 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 6. Take the 4' x 8' panel and cut a section to cover above NOTE: Space screws evenly at 16" when securing door. Prepare as previously described. Remember to panels.
  • Page 23 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 9. Measure between edges of H-channel at panel bottom 14. Continue installing polycarbonate panels and aluminum and cut a section of end cap profile (104548) to fit profile in locations shown on end panel diagrams between H-channel.
  • Page 24 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ END PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) b. Distance between notches is determined by degree of bend required to fit rafter. ATTENTION: The U-channel profile (104213) for top edge of all panels (dashed line below) is installed last and after all profile is installed along edges and between each panel.
  • Page 25 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ MAIN COVER INSTALLATION 2. Attach one section of poly latch U-channel to ribbon board using FA4652 wood screws. Attach U-channel After the end panels and doors are installed, install the flush with outside edge of the end wall panels. Space main covers.
  • Page 26 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER 2. Along the edge, make small holes in the cover at evenly spaced intervals and tie rope or straps to the Gather the parts: cover. May not be needed for small greenhouses. •...
  • Page 27 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) 8. Move to the other end of the building and repeat the steps to secure the main cover in the U-channel. 4. Once the main cover is in place and centered, begin at the peak of one end and install the wire spring into the 9.

  • Page 28: Frame Check

    GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL MAIN COVER (continued) Space below is reserved for customer notes. 12. After installing the inflation fan kit, repeat the steps to install the film for the second main cover. NOTE: When installing the second cover film, use the same U-channel used for the first cover film, and a second run of spring, which is installed on top of the first U-channel spring already in the channel.
  • Page 29 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ BASEBOARDS AND RIBBON BOARDS A customer-supplied baseboard and retaining board are also required to attach the curtain's lower edge. See the The drop-down curtain requires a ribbon board to secure its exploded view that follows. upper section and a baseboard to secure its lower section.
  • Page 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ INSTALL THE DROP-DOWN CURTAIN (continued) Locate these parts to prepare the drop-down curtain for Space below is reserved for customer notes. installation and to attach it to the axle conduit: • 106816 (1/2" pipe conduit) •...
  • Page 34 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 35 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 36 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 37 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ Install the Anti-Billow Ropes INSTALL THE WIND PANEL ACCESSORY (OPTIONAL) The anti-billow rope is installed along the outside of Wind panels protect the drop-down curtain at each corner the frame and stretches between the ribbon board and of the shelter.
  • Page 38 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ SHELTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTALL WIND PANEL ACCESSORY (continued) 3. Place a 2' x 6' wind panel over the end of the drop- Proper care and maintenance of the shelter is important. down curtain at one corner of the shelter and align it Check the following items periodically to properly maintain with the end rafter as shown below.
  • Page 39 GROWSPAN GOTHIC PRO GREENHOUSES AND SYSTEMS ™ 9'-6 15/16" Height QUICK START GUIDE 3'-11" Sidewall 18' Gothic Pro Greenhouse Height 18'-0" Width FRONT Grid Represents 12" Squares Ground Level Frame shown may differ in length from actual frame. Revision date: 06.20.18...
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