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  • Page 4: Parts List

    PARTS LIST 4 x 6 6 x 6 8 x 6 10 x 6 12 x 6 Nuts & bolts M6 Band clips Wire clips Casement stay Stay pins Pins, nuts & bolts M4 Double door lock + cam Short self tapping screws Spring washer Glazing beading 101m...

  • Page 5: Helpful Hints

    HELPFUL HINTS Please do take your time and be sure to read all instructions carefully before assembling. · HELPFUL VIDEOS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE · www.elite-greenhouses.co.uk Do not assemble frame in high winds. · The greenhouse frame should be anchored to a permanent foundation. This will not only help ·...
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 6 3 WIDE THYME MODEL RANGE (Dwarf wall and Built in Base model) The contents of this carton are divided into the different frame assemblies that collectively make up the completed greenhouse framework. It is recommended that each framework assembly is fully completed before moving onto the next. The contents are as follows: Two side frames Rear end frame...
  • Page 7 SIDE FRAME ASSEMBLY Start by assembling the side frames first. Slide the glazing beading into both V grooves of all glazing bars. Lay out · the pieces on the ground as though you were standing inside the house, i.e. with the gutter and cill facing downwards, and the bolt channels of the glaz- ing bar(s) upwards.
  • Page 8 SIDE FRAME ASSEMBLY (two with every house except the 4 5 model which only has one per side). Side glazing bars 3 if g/h is 4 5 long 5 if g/h is 6 5 long 7 if g/h is 8 5 long 9 if g/h is 10 5 long 11 if g/h is 12 5 long For dwarf wall model, the built in base in the picture is replaced with the side cill.

  • Page 9: Rear End Assembly

    REAR END ASSEMBLY Components: 1 built in base/cill 5 glazing bars 2 roof corner bars (marked R at the apex) 2 side corner bars (unmarked) 2 diagonal angles 1 horizontal brace From the main bag of fittings you will require the nuts and bolts and beading. You will also require 2 eave plates and 1 ridge plate.
  • Page 10 shelf can be fitted at any time provided the bolts have been inserted. See separate shelf fitting in- struction. Check that all angles between the base and the vertical members are at right angles and that the glazing bars are right into the built in base at the bottom. (Key point). Built in base model only.
  • Page 11 REAR END ASSEMBLY .dotted line indicates corner bracket/base leg going into ground.
  • Page 12 SHELF FITTING The diamond shelf is intended to fit on the rear gable end of the greenhouse. Not only is it very functional, but it adds lots of strength to the greenhouse. The parts required for the shelf are: 2 shelf top sections 10 cantilever braces x 4 Angle supports with 45º...
  • Page 13 DOOR END ASSEMBLY Components 1 Door end cill 2 Door end built in base/ cill with handed tab 1 Threshold ramp 5 Glazing bars 2 Short horizontal braces 2 Diagonal angles 2 Roof corner bars (marked R ) 2 Side corner bars (unmarked) 1 Main door track support 1 Top door track 2 Rectangular plates...
  • Page 14 bolts in the base sections will be used to anchor the greenhouse to the floor. Slide 2 bolts down the 1st and 5th glazing bar from the top, and 3 bolts down the 2nd and 4th glaz- ing bar. Secure the last one in each bar to the roof corner bars by inserting the bolt through the punched hole in the flange.
  • Page 15 The two horizontal braces attach to the top bolt in the gusset plate and the vertical glazing bars. Stand the frame up and bolt the door track to the main door track support and the small angle door track support by inserting 4 bolts into the bolt slot of the door track. Position 3 of these through the 3 holes in the door track support above the door opening.
  • Page 16 DOOR END ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 17 DOOR FRAME ASSEMBLY Each Door consists of: 1 unhanded door post 1 handed door post (handed post for left door is different profile to the handed right hand door post) 3 infill panels (1 with pre fabricated lock hole) for lock barrel 1 top and bottom door panels 3 panels of glass which must be fitted during door assembly It is not possible to fit glass after the door is built...
  • Page 18 Before fitting the unhanded door post, offer the glass panels to the door (see glazing plan in booklet for glass size guide on door), slide them in from the side. Carefully attach the un- handed door post in the same way as before, ensuring the glass is sitting in the correct posi- tion (sitting on the beading channels of the door posts) before tightening the screws.
  • Page 19 DOOR FRAME ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 20 ROOF VENT ASSEMBLY The roof vent pack has 6 pieces of aluminium: and from the main box of fittings you require: 10 of glazing beading, 1 casement stay, 6 nuts and bolts, 6 M4 stainless steel nuts and bolts, 2 casement stay pins, PROCEDURE: Identify the slam bar and attach the 2 stay pins to the outer side of the angle using the M4 stainless steel nuts and bolts.
  • Page 21 ROOF VENT...
  • Page 22 ASSEMBLY OF GREENHOUSE UNIT The first operation is to connect the two side frames to the end frames to form the outer shape of the com- pleted structure. Another pair of willing hands would be useful at this stage. 1. Lift the first side frame into its position by the rear end.
  • Page 23 5. The bottom cill/built in base attaches to the inside of the corner bar. The bolt placed in the corner bar bolt slot at gable end assembly will slide down into the slotted hole at the end of the cill/built in base.
  • Page 24 Before sliding the vent onto the ridge, slide a piece of vent tube into the vent hinge socket. Slide the vent onto the ridge from either end and into the desired position. The vents can go in any position (except adjacent) on either side of the ridge.
  • Page 25 FITTING THE DOORS TO THE STRUCTURE The door slides onto the frame from the left hand side. Install the right hand door 1st. Put the door bottom rail into the bottom door track and slide to the right, feed the first wheel into the upper door track and move further to the right until the black draught excluder butts up to the end glazing bars.
  • Page 26 FITTING THE DOOR HANDLES The handles are fitted to the infill panel on each door (choose between 1st or 2nd panel down). Po- sition the handle centrally, and mark the hole position. Drill 7mm diameter holes (2 holes per door), then fit the handles, and secure with a nut and bolt. FITTING THE DOOR LOCK The door lock must be fitted after the doors are in position.

  • Page 27: Finishing Off

    FINISHING OFF To prevent the door from sliding past its opening, you must fix 4 angle brackets to the door end assembly. Insert a cropped head bolt into the bolt channel at the top of the right hand glazing bar (viewed from the inside) and fix and angle bracket as shown in the picture below.
  • Page 28 5 BLADE LOUVRE 1. Place top cill into position on side jamb of louvre and secure with self tapping screws. 2. Do same on the other top corner. 3. Do same with bottom cill. 4. Please note that the handle is on the right hand side, the above diagrams are viewed from the in- side.
  • Page 29 PARTITION If you have purchased a partition it is at this point that you construct the frame in situ. In the box you will find packs marked; Partition corner bars Partition door end built in base/cill Partition door end Partition door track Partition door panels Partition door posts You will also require a number of fittings from the box...
  • Page 30 bolts of the eave gusset plates at this stage. (Key point). 9. The cills/built in base for the partition can now be attached to the facing bolt slot of the partition corner bar (in the same way you did in the original door end assembly). N.B If you have a dwarf wall model you will need to trim off with a hacksaw the first 2 of the overlapping part of the cill to facilitate a snug fit.
  • Page 31 GLAZING THE STRUCTURE Always handle glass with extreme care as failure to do so can result in injury. A TOUGHENED GLASS (EN12150) Note: If you have bar capping (optional extra), then see additional fitting instructions packed with the capping. Wire clips are used for installation of bar capping, not spring clips. Starting with one of the sides, offer the pane to the glazing bars.
  • Page 32 THYME 6 WIDE BUILT IN BASE ONLY TOUGHENED GLASS APPLICATION Glass ref Size (mm) 300mm x 610mm 300mm x 904mm 300mm x 1489mm 300mm x 1210mm 261mm x 100mm 300mm x 457mm 300mm x 140mm Model 10x6 12x6 14x6 16x6 18x6 20x6 partition...
  • Page 33 THYME 6 GLAZING PLAN BUILT IN BASE ONLY...
  • Page 34 THYME 6 WIDE DWARF WALL ONLY TOUGHENED GLASS APPLICATION Glass ref Size (mm) 300mm x 610mm 300mm x 1210mm 261mm x 100mm 300mm x 457mm 300mm x 730mm 300mm x 140mm Model 10x6 12x6 14x6 16x6 18x6 20x6 Partition...
  • Page 35 THYME 6 GLAZING PLAN DWARF WALL ONLY...
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