Decagon FAWT Instruction Manual

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ERECTION INSTRUCTIONS

& MANUAL

FOR THE

OCTAGONAL RANGE

DECAGON

8 x 8 GREENHOUSE

(10 SIDED)

DESIGNED & MANUFACTURED

LOWFIELD LIMITED

(FAWT GREENHOUSES & ACCESSORIES)

17 MERLIN WAY, BOWERHILL TRADING ESTATE, MELKSHAM, WILTS SN12 6TJ U.K

TEL: 01225 706861

FAX: 01225 708594

EMAIL: Lowfieldfawt@cs.co.uk

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Page 1 & MANUAL FOR THE OCTAGONAL RANGE DECAGON 8 x 8 GREENHOUSE (10 SIDED) DESIGNED & MANUFACTURED LOWFIELD LIMITED (FAWT GREENHOUSES & ACCESSORIES) 17 MERLIN WAY, BOWERHILL TRADING ESTATE, MELKSHAM, WILTS SN12 6TJ U.K TEL: 01225 706861 FAX: 01225 708594 EMAIL: Lowfieldfawt@cs.co.uk...
Page 2 _________________________ INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the choice of your DECAGON Greenhouse. The Greenhouse has been designed and manufactured to a high standard of quality to ensure that you have a building that will give you many years good service and enjoyment.
Page 3 IMPORTANT POINTS TO BEAR IN MIND CONSTRUCTION: ALWAYS START WITH AS LEVEL A BASE AREA AS POSSIBLE This point cannot be over emphasized for any slope will cause difficulty at a later stage, particularly when glazing. The Greenhouse has a integral base that can be stood on either Soil/Grass when the Base Anchors provided MUST be used OR Concrete/Paving Slabs when the Greenhouse MUST be secured by bolts through the Base Plates (See Stage 5 24/25A &...
Page 4 c) Repairs/Modifications/Difficulties (For further guidance regarding REPAIRS – see after the Erection Instructions) We maintain our HELP DESK at the telephone number shown on the front cover of this booklet during normal office hours, and our staff will be pleased to assist with any queries that may occur.
Page 5 PARTS LIST FAWT Octagonal Range – Standard DECAGON Greenhouse 8’ x 8’ (Coloured & Natural/Mill Finish) Includes the Frame with a Roof Window, TWO Side Windows and TWO Base Vents and all Glass. Additional Windows etc. ordered will amend this list accordingly.
Page 6 (Shape Ref “TY”) EXTRA WINDOWS BASE VENTS The Standard DECAGON Frame can be fitted with a Maximum of FIVE Roof Windows,FOUR Side Windows and NINE Base Vents. Ideally these are fitted from new when all necessary adjustment to the Standard Parts List/Glass Supplied will be Factory prepared prior to delivery.
Page 7 17, Merlin Way, Bowerhill Trading Estate MELKSHAM, Wilts SN Tel: 01225 706861 Fax: 01225 708594 Specialist Sheet Metal Engineers Manufacturers of FAWT Greenhouses & Accessories FAWT DECAGON BASE DIMENSIONS Registered Office: 17, Merlin Way, Bowerhill Trading Estate, MELKSHAM Wilts SN12 6TJ...
Page 8 E R E C T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S FAWT DECAGON Greenhouse TOOLS/EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL REQUIRED: 1: 10mm Spanner (Preferably a Socket Spanner on a short extender, but any 10mm Spanner...
Page 9 It is suggested that the Side Window be positioned opposite the door and that the Roof Window be positioned opposite the Base Vent. CARE: If a Rainwater Kit Accessory is to be fitted either now or possibly later – see instructions with the Kit –...
Page 10 STAGE 5. Having decided on the positions of the DOOR and the SIDE WINDOWS earlier, (STAGE 1), connect the DOOR FRAME and the 3 SIDE FRAME Units already made (STAGES 2 & 3), in the required order using the remaining 10 BASE & EAVES BARS – NOT forgetting the White Washers under the bolt heads for coloured models.
Page 11 Take a Roll of MASTIC from the Five Rolls supplied and, with the paper uppermost, lightly press strips of MASTIC on the two outer edges of each ROOF BAR where the glass will eventually rest ensuring that the mastic covers the GLAZING CLIP where it holds onto the ROOF BAR, leaving a vertical aluminium strip above the paper covered MASTIC Strip.
Page 12 THE DOOR PARTS REQUIRED: 1. The DOOR ASSEMBLY PACK 2. The DOOR ASSEMBLY BAG. 3. The ROLL OF DRAUGHT EXCLUDER from Fittings Bag STAGE 12. Assemble the DOOR by bolting (with White Washers on coloured models) together from Left and Right DOOR SIDES to the DOOR TOP and DOOR BO TTOM (Same Shapes) adding the DOOR MIDDLE (with Label).
Page 13 THE SIDE WINDOW PARTS REQUIRED: 1. SIDE WINDOW ASSEMBLY PACK 2. SIDE WINDOW ASSEMBLY BAG (from Fittings Bag) (While Small Nuts & Bolts are provided for this assembly, customers with a Pop Rivet Gun may use Blind Aluminium Rivets 3.2mm x 6.1mm in substitution for the nuts & bolts if preferred) STAGE 13.
Page 14 THE ROOF WINDOW PARTS REQUIRED: 1. ROOF WINDOW ASSEMBLY PACK 2. ROOF WINDOW ASSEMBLY BAG (While Small Nuts & Bolts are provided for this assembly, customers with a Pop Rivet Gun may use Blind Aluminium Rivets 3.2mm x 6.1mm in substitution for the nuts & bolts if preferred) STAGE 15.
Page 15 STAGE 17. The ROOF WINDOW Assembly is now complete and can be placed in the predetermined position (STAGE 1) in the ROOF. Standing on a raised position towards the centre of the assembled frame, slide the assembled ROOF WINDOW between the ROOF BARS with the TAB PLATES in their chosen position, up into the apex of the ROOF under the ROOF CONE.
Page 16 GLAZING CLIP & MASTIC APPLICATION STAGE 19. Having already equipped the ROOF with GLAZING CLIPS & MASTIC, the SIDES – including the DOOR and SIDE WINDOW – are prepared in a similar way. See Figure 5 for the location of GLAZING CLIPS on the SIDES, the DOOR and the SIDE WINDOW.
Page 17 Add the remaining 7 KICK PLATES to the sides ensuring that they have the FOLDED LIP towards the OUTSIDE. Retain in position by folding over the 4 GLAZING CLIPS flat onto each KICK PLATE. Add the Smaller DOOR KICK PLATE in the same way. SUMMARY: The complete FRAME is now ready for GLAZING.
Page 18 STAGE 22 (B). With the ROOF WINDOW in the OPEN position, repeat the Basic operation above with the ROOF UNDER WINDOW (Shape Ref “Y”) AFTER ADDING A ROOF GLASS EDGING STRIP. The 9 Strips are KNOTCHED and are GENTLY bent at the knotches (as one is already), to fit the bottom 3 edges (1 Long &...
Page 19 GLAZING THE SIDE FRAME: STAGE 22 (D). Commence with the LOWER SIDE PANES (9 x 730mm x 711mm) on the 9 SIDE FRAMES. Having removed the paper from the MASTIC, position the SIDE PANE on the LIP on the OUTSIDE of the KICK PLATE that will support it along its full width and lay the PANE on to the MASTIC, press the edges firmly into position on the MASTIC and retain with the 4 GLAZING CLIPS being bent over flat on to the glass.
Page 20 LEVELING, SQUARING AND FINAL FITTING: STAGE 23. At this point the FINAL SQUARING AND LEVELING is undertaken. Check the Leveling and Verticals with a SPIRIT LEVEL and TIGHTEN ALL THE NUTS THROUGHOUT. PLEASE DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THOSE BOLTS WITH WHITE WASHERS AS THIS WILL “SPREAD”...
Page 21 STAGE 26. BOLT CAPS (Coloured Finish Models ONLY) (Figure 1) The final phase of erection of Coloured Finished Models is the placing of PLASTIC BOLT CAPS over the BOLT HEAD showing the EXTERIOR of the Greenhouse where WHITE PLASTIC WASHERS have been used. AL EXTERIOR BOLT HEADS ON THE SIDES, ROOF BARS AND ROOF CONE should have Washers showing.
Page 22 If mastic, particularly OLD Mastic, needs to be cleaned from the Glazing Bars or Glass after removing as much as possible by carefully pulling or scraping away the bulk, remaining bits can be cleaned off with proprietary solvents that will remove any Oil based product. Take care to observe the solvent manufacturers instructions regarding use of their product.
Page 23 MOVING THE GREENHOUSE: Moving the Greenhouse is possible – simply reverse of the earlier instructions. However EXTREME CARE MUST BE TAKEN when removing the GLASS – see earlier WARNINGS!! Glass removal is better undertaken on WARM Days when the mastic is more pliable. You will more than likely break some of the glass and at very least Panes will need to be cleaned of the old mastic.
Page 24 SIDE BAR BASE / EAVES WHITE WASHER (Coloured Models Only) BOLT BOLT CAP (Coloured Models Only – Stage 26) FIGURE 1 Base / Eaves Bar as EAVES BAR SIDE BARS Base / Eaves Bar as BASE BAR FIGURE 2...
Page 25 Roof brackets on eaves bars over each side Door Latch HEAD PROTECTOR bolted to DOOR FRAME TOP (Left/Right side Door Step. window tab plates) Base anchors to be bolted in 4 positions, Base Plates Under Each Side using bottom holes only. Bar/Door Post.
Page 26 ROOF ASSEMBLY – STAGE 10 ROOF CONE BRACKET (From Pack A) Roof Profile with 3 Bar Added View from UNDERSIDE of ROOF PROFILE with 3 Added. View from UNDERSIDE with ALL Roof Bars in position AFTER bolting squared ends to their ROOF BRACKETS FIGURE 4...
Page 27 Roof Pane Glass support ROOF & SIDE WINDOWS Tabs on end of Roof Bars Cill Bars mounted on TAB PLATES riveted to Left & Right Hand ROOF/SIDE BARS Upper Door Strip 4 Large Window Clips Draught Door Tie Bar Excluder Strip Fit Washers on Tie Bar Slots...
Page 28 The Roof Window Mastic Strip on Hinge Bar Roof Bar Small Nuts (Or Pop Rivets) 4 Large Window Clips Mastic Strip Mastic Roll Side Pane Glazing Eaves Bar (Horticultural Glass Only) Clear Plastic Side Pane Butt Glass Strip Side Bar Roof/Side Bar –...
Page 29 GLAZING CLIPS ROOF WINDOW Glass Shape Ref Z LOWER ROOF PANES ROOF GLASS EDGING Shape Ref Y STRIPS UPPER ROOF PANE OUTSIDE Long S Clip OVERLAPS DECAGON ROOF GLAZING Bend up Clip Figure 9 LOWER ROOF PANE to support Glass...