Alton EVOLUTION FIVE Manuel utilisateur

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5’ Wide Evolution Cedar Greenhouse

Assembly Instructions

Contents:

Introduction

Base Preparation

Overview

Base Assembly

Side Assembly

Rear Assembly

Front Assembly

Roof Assembly

Louvre Assembly

Glazing

Door Installation

Roof Vent Installation

Frame Finishing

Gutter and Downpipe Installation

Optional Auto Louvre Installation

Parts Lists

Section

Page

5-6

8-9

10-14

15-17

18-21

22-23

24-31

32-36

37-39

40-41

42-43

44-45

46-48

 Glass, aluminium and timber can potentially cause injury. Please ensure you wear protective

goggles, gloves, headgear and suitable footwear when assembling and glazing the building.

 Please remember that glass is fragile and should be handled with extreme care. Always clear

up and dispose of any breakages immediately.

 Do not assemble the greenhouse in high winds.

 For safety reasons and ease of assembly, we recommend that this greenhouse is assembled

by a minimum of two people.

 Please clear all lying snow from the greenhouse roof as it can cause the roof to buckle or

collapse.

Site Preparation

 When selecting a site for your greenhouse, it is vital that you choose as flat and level an area

as possible.

 A concrete or slabbed base will provide the most solid foundation for your greenhouse. A

slabbed base would be our preferred choice as this helps with drainage.

 Avoid placing your greenhouse under trees or in other vulnerable locations.

 To minimise the risk of wind damage, try to select as sheltered a site as possible, e.g. beside a

hedgerow or garden fence.

Additional Considerations

 Please bear in mind that assembling your greenhouse can be time consuming. You may need

to spread the construction over two or more days. We recommend that you avoid leaving the

building partially glazed. If you ever have to leave your greenhouse half assembled and not

anchored down, weigh it down with slabs or bags of sand to stop the wind moving it.

 You will find it helpful to prepare a large, clean and clear area in which to work in. A garage

floor or flat lawn area is ideal.

 If you have arranged for someone to install your greenhouse for you, please check that all

components are included. Most parts are numbered and can be identified by a stamp or

removable label. Alternatively, the components can be identified by lengths detailed in the

packing list in your main cardboard box.

 Once installed your greenhouse requires little maintenance, but to maintain the smooth

running of your door(s) WD40 or similar can be applied to the door wheels and lower door

guides.

 Remember this is a natural un-treated product, the wood will soak up some water to start

with and some staining may occur. This will settle down over time and the greenhouse will

really blend with its surroundings. If you want to avoid this and give your greenhouse a

more permanent finish you could apply an oil or spirit based product (it would be best to do

this before glazing!).

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your new Alton greenhouse. We recommend

you familiarise yourself with the instructions and read all safety information before

you commence assembly.

HELPLINE: 0116 267 7091

Safety Warning

It is necessary to leave sufficient working room around your greenhouse when you're putting it up

and also to allow for the possible need to replace a piece of glass in the future. If possible try and

leave a space of 2ft/610mm around the greenhouse.

Locate the greenhouse where there is maximum amount of sunlight and avoid if possible any shade

from trees, fences or other buildings. Over-hanging branches can be a particular nuisance and should

be avoided.

Choose a site where the greenhouse is relatively easy to get to and convenient to bring water to and

possibly a supply of electricity.

Finally, and most importantly, choose a site where your Alton Greenhouse will look right so that it

will complement your garden.

Base Preparation

Greenhouse

Width A (mm) B (mm)

5 ft - 1680mm 2400 1800

5 ft - 1680mm 2700

5 ft - 1680mm 3600

Slab Base Size (Recommended)

Note: The base should always be larger than your

building.

*The measurements given in ‘A’ and ‘B’ should

only be used as a guide. *

5 ft - 1680mm 4500

Greenhouse

Length

4 ft - 1346mm

6 ft - 1976mm

8 ft - 2606mm

10 ft - 3236mm

12 ft - 3866mm

SOIL

50mm

5 : 1

3’ X 2’ Slab (2” thick)

(910mm X 610mm)

Recommended

25mm Pan Head

(Stainless Steel)

40mm Pan Head

(Stainless Steel)

50mm Countersunk (Stainless Steel)

80mm Countersunk (Stainless Steel)

Fixes all

capping and

metalwork

Secures

Timber

Cladding

Fixes glazing

bars to ridge

and cills

Secures the

roof and side

glazing bars to

the eaves in

one go!

19mm Pan Head

(Stainless Steel)

Fixes the

ridge hinge

(aluminium

option)

25mm Countersunk

(Stainless Steel)

13mm Self Tapping

Used on door metalwork and

roof vents

EV0329 EV0328 EV0330 EV0331 EV0332 EV0333 EV0334

Overview

This manual uses a 5 ft x 8 ft greenhouse as an

example throughout the manual. Look out for tables

and extra diagrams showing the varying sizes. You can use

the image on the front cover as a reference as to what the greenhouse

should look like as you go along.

If you are going to treat the greenhouse yourself then it would be best to do it before

you begin building the frame.

Set out your metal base on your prepared site, but don’t fix this down until the greenhouse

is complete. Follow the manual and build the sections as recommended.

When screwing through one piece of timber into another it is always recommended to predrill the

first piece. This will prevent the timber from splitting which could weaken the structure.

You can build the sides flat on the ground and then with help or using a prop position the first one

ready for installation. You then work your way around the greenhouse connecting each section. The

rear gable is the next section to install, followed by the other side and then the front gable. Once you

have completed the gables and sides you can install the ridge and the roof.

To build you new greenhouse you will need the following tools:

Spirit Level Pencil

PZ2 Screwdriver Bit Cordless Screwdriver (2 would be ideal, 1 to drill and 1 to screw)

4mm Drill Bit 7mm Masonry Bit

Hammer Drill Hammer

Step ladders

There are 7 different types of screws used in the construction of the greenhouse. These are as

follows, with examples of where to look out for them:

Overview

Glazing the structure is very simple but be very careful of the edges of the glass as the pane will

break into tiny peaces if you catch an edge on a hard surface such as concrete. You should also wear

suitable gloves when handling the glass (this also helps to keep it clean). It is good practice to pre-

load the bar capping with screws and position this around the greenhouse ready for you when you

arrive with the glass.

During glazing you will also need to fit the louvre vents so make sure you have these built and ready

to slot in. These fit between 2 pieces of glass and are held in place by the capping system.

Take time over fitting the door track and bottom runner as this will be most noticeable if you don’t

get it right. This is the one part of the building you will touch and use regularly.

Then fit the roof vent. This is done from the inside, gain access through the opening on a set of

steps.

All you have left to do now is fit the gutter and downpipes, think about where you might site a

waterbutt when doing this.

Extension instructions are in separate booklets. Be sure to follow these instructions at the correct

time in the build. This will be during the initial stages before you build the front end.

You can always add an Extension at a later date so consider this when you are siting your

greenhouse.

Option of gluing joints. This is not required for strength but you may do it if you wish. However bare

in mind if you ever intend to move or adapt the greenhouse in the future this would make it very

difficult. The best glue for this would be Poly Urethane Wood Adhesive. Take care when applying

this, you only need a very small amount as the glue expands to fill the joint. If you use too much it

may seep out of the joint and could be unsightly! Try a test piece before you start.

Read through the rest of this manual before starting, you are less likely to miss something doing this

and you will have a better understanding of how it all works.

EV0304M

EV0297M

EV0304M

5 x 8

example

D174M

EV0293M

EV0287M

Dia. 2

Dia. 1

EV0293M

Base Assembly

Lay out your aluminium base

sections as the diagram shows.

Insert bolts in the bolt channels for

attaching the base brackets

(HE300), diagram 1. The base

brackets should always be

positioned either side of the door,

in the corners, in the middle of the

rear and equally spaced down the

sides. Use the joining bracket in

each corner to join the sections

(diagram 1). The top holes will take

a 25mm screw when the

side cills are fixed to it.

Also fit the front door

cill with 2 plates

(HE512M), diagram 2.

Look for the length of

building you have in the

table below to check

what you should be

using.

NB. For Extensions

refer to separate

manual.

Part

Number

Size

(mm)

Qty

EV0293M 500 2

EV0302M 1216 2

EV0297M 1586 1

4ft

Part Name

Front

Side

Rear

Joining Bkt EV0311M - 4

Base Bracket D174M - 9

Door Cill EV0287M 586 1

Plate HE512M - 2

Part

Number

Size

(mm)

Qty

EV0293M 500 2

EV0303M 1846 2

EV0297M 1586 1

6ft

Part Name

Front

Side

Rear

Joining Bkt EV0311M - 4

Base Bracket D174M - 9

Door Cill EV0287M 586 1

Plate HE512M - 2

Part

Number

Size

(mm)

Qty

EV0293M 500 2

EV0304M 2476 2

EV0297M 1586 1

8ft

Part Name

Front

Side

Rear

Joining Bkt EV0311M - 4

Base Bracket D174M - 9

Door Cill EV0287M 586 1

Plate HE512M - 2

Part

Number

Size

(mm)

Qty

EV0293M 500 2

EV0305M 3106 2

EV0297M 1586 1

10ft

Part Name

Front

Side

Rear

Joining Bracket EV0311M - 4

Base Bracket D174M - 11

Door Cill EV0287M 586 1

Plate HE512M - 2

Part

Number

Size

(mm)

Qty

EV0293M 500 2

EV0306M 3736 2

EV0297M 1586 1

12ft

Part Name

Front

Side

Rear

Joining Bracket EV0311M - 4

Base Bracket D174M - 11

Door Cill EV0287M 586 1

Plate HE512M - 2

example

EV0311M

D174M

EV0304M

EV0297M

Internal

Diagram 1

EV0287M

HE512M

EV0293M

Internal

Diagram 2

To start building your greenhouse begin by laying out the components for your sides flat on the

ground like the diagram below. Use the tables below to identify your building length and the

components with the part numbers and sizes. First of all drill pilot holes through the bottom of each

mortise on the cill section (diagram 1, page 9). Then slot each glazing bar into the mortise holes.

These are designed as a tight fit so you may need help with this or maybe use a solid object to push

against. Once firmly in position fix with the 50mm screw. Now slot the eaves rail into position (e.g.

EV0021). There is no need to fix this yet as it is done at a later stage.

Side Assembly

Part

Number

Size

(mm)

Qty

EV0015 1846 2

EV0020 1934 2

EV0030 1624 4

6ft

Part Name

Cill

Eaves Bar

Glazing Bar

Part

Number

Size

(mm)

Qty

EV0014 1216 2

EV0019 1304 2

EV0030 1624 2

4ft

Part Name

Cill

Eaves Bar

Glazing Bar

Part

Number

Size

(mm)

Qty

EV0016 2476 2

EV0021 2564 2

EV0030 1624 6

8ft

Part Name

Cill

Eaves Bar

Glazing Bar

Part

Number

Size

(mm)

Qty

EV0017 3106 2

EV0022 3194 2

EV0030 1624 8

10ft

Part Name

Cill

Eaves Bar

Glazing Bar

Part

Number

Size

(mm)

Qty

EV0018 3736 2

EV0023 3824 2

EV0030 1624 10

12ft

Part Name

Cill

Eaves Bar

Glazing Bar

EV0016

EV0021

EV0030

Dia. 1

Dia. 2

EV0030

example

Internal

Side Assembly

Diagram 1

EV0016

EV0030

EV0016

EV0030

EV0021

Diagram 2

Make sure the side bars are pushed all the

way in, you may find they need a light tap

with a wooden mallet or something similar.

If you are going to glue your joints this is the

first point you would do this.

50mm Screw

Pilot hole, it is

easiest to drill

down through the

middle of the

mortise to make

sure you get the

hole in the correct

position

Internal

Dia. 3

Dia. 4

EV0057

Dia. 5

Rear Assembly

To install this section you will need a helper to hold the side in position or strap it to a set of steps.

Drill two pilot holes in the bottom of the side corner bar as in diagram 4. The height of these holes

should be about 15mm on the side face and 25mm on the rear face measured from the end of the

bar, try to keep these at different heights to each other so the screws don’t intersect each other.

Now offer the side corner to the eaves bar slotting the tennon into the mortise shown in diagram 3,

do not fix this joint as it will be done at a later stage. Screw the bottom of the corner glazing bar to

the end of the cill (80mm screw) making sure the rebate for the glass lines up with the front face of

the side cill (diagram 4).

Once the side corner bar is in place this will give you the correct position on the aluminium base and

you can fix the base to the side cill with 25mm screws (diagram 5).

Diagram 3

Diagram 4

80mmScrew

Keep faces in line

EV0057

16mm

Side

Face

Rear

Face

15mm

25mm

Diagram 5

25mmScrew

EavesBar

SideCill

SideBase

EV0030

External

Internal

(OutsideEdge)

Internal

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