ClearSpan 104881 Manuel utilisateur

Pro Greenhouse

Round Style (16' Wide x 8' High)

Pro Greenhouse

Round Style

©ClearSpan™

Revision date: March 2006g

Sku Numbers

104881 104882

103557

Diagram may show a different length.

YOU MUST READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU

BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER.

Thank you for purchasing this ClearSpan™ greenhouse.

When properly assembled and maintained, this product

will provide years of reliable service. This instruction

manual includes helpful hints and important information

needed to safely assemble and properly maintain the

shelter. Please read these instructions before you begin.

If you have any questions during the assembly, contact

Customer Service at 1-800-245-9881 for assistance.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Wear eye protection.

• Wear head protection.

• Wear gloves when handling metal tubes and cables.

• Use a portable GFCI when working with power tools

and cords.

• Do not climb on the shelter or framing during or after

construction.

• Do not occupy the shelter during high winds,

tornadoes, or hurricanes.

• Provide adequate ventilation if the structure is

enclosed.

• Do not store hazardous materials in the shelter

without proper ventilation.

• Provide proper ingress and egress to prevent

entrapment.

ANCHORING INSTRUCTIONS

Prior to assembling this shelter, please read the MUST

READ document included with the shipment.

WARNING: The anchor assembly is an integral part of

the shelter construction. Improper anchoring can cause

shelter instability and failure of the structure to perform

as designed. Failing to anchor the shelter properly will

void the manufacturer's warranty and can cause serious

injury and damage.

LOCATION

Choosing the proper location is an important step before

you begin to assemble the structure. The following

suggestions and precautions will help you determine

whether your selected location is the best location.

• Never erect the structure under power lines.

• Identify whether underground cables and pipes are

present before preparing the site or anchoring the

structure.

• Location should be away from structures that could

cause snow to drift on or around the building.

• Do not position the building in a place where large

loads such as snow and ice, large tree braches, or

other overhead obstacles could fall.

SITE

After choosing a location, proper preparation of the site

is essential. The following site characteristics will help

ensure the integrity of the structure.

• The site must be level to properly and safely erect

and anchor the structure.

• If the site is not level, use footings to provide a

secure base to assemble the structure. Pre-cast

concrete blocks, pressure-treated wood posts, or

poured footings are all acceptable when properly

used. (Some shelters use ground posts.)

• Drainage: Water draining off the structure and from

areas surrounding the site should drain away from

the site to prevent damage to the site, the structure,

and contents of the structure.

WARNING: The individuals assembling this structure are

responsible for designing and furnishing all temporary

bracing, shoring and support needed during the

assembly process. For safety reasons, those who are

not familiar with recognized construction methods and

techniques must seek the help of a qualified contractor.

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

Following the instructions as presented will help ensure

the proper assembly of your shelter. Failing to follow

these steps can result in an improperly assembled and

anchored shelter. The steps outlining the typical

assembly process are as follows:

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1. Verify that all parts are included in the shipment.

Notify Customer Service for questions or concerns.

2. Read these instructions, the Must Read document,

and all additional documentation included with the

shipment before you begin assembling the shelter.

3. Gather the tools, bracing, ladders (and lifts if

needed), and assistance needed to assemble the

shelter. Check the weather before you install the

main cover and any end panels. Do not install end

panels (if equipped) and main cover on a windy or

stormy day.

4. Re-evaluate the location and site based on the

information and precautions presented in the

documentation included with the shipment.

5. Lay out the site (if this has not been completed).

6. Assemble the frame components in the order they

are presented in these instructions.

7. Assemble the frame including the struts.

8. Consult the Must Read document and properly

anchor the assembled frame.

9. Assemble and install the cable assemblies (if

equipped). These are typically found on larger

shelters. Your shelter may include struts or other

methods of bracing attached during the frame

assembly procedure.

10. Install the End Wall framing. (These are optional

items for some shelter types.)

11. Install, tighten, and secure the End Wall end panels

and doors. (These are optional items for some

shelters.)

12. Install, tighten, and secure the main cover. This

applies to fabric covers that stretch over the frame

assembly.

13. Read the Greenhouse Care and Maintenance

information at the end of these instructions.

LIST OF WORDS AND PHRASES

Before you begin to assemble your shelter, it is

important to become familiar with the words and phrases

used in this instruction manual.

The words and phrases below are common to most

ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of

the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others

may not apply to this particular shelter.) These terms are

used to describe the shipped parts and can also be

found on the materials list/spec sheets included with the

shipment. To aid in the assembly, read through the

following definitions before you begin to assemble your

shelter.

• Band Clamp: Clamp used to connect the end wall

framing to the rafter pipe. In some cases, band

clamps are used to connect diagonal struts to the

assembled frame.

• Clip or Fabric Clip: A short, half-section piece of

conduit (cut lengthwise) used to secure the end

panel cover to the leg or rafter assembly. The clip or

fabric clip is typically fastened in place using self-

tapping Tek screw.

• Conduit: An assembly of pipes used to secure the

main cover and end panels (if equipped). Purlins

and some strut assemblies also consist of

connected pipes to form a conduit. Each pipe joint of

a conduit assembly is secured with a self-tapping

Tek screw.

• Cross-connector: Any one of the metal brackets

used to "connect" or secure a purlin to a rafter.

Cross-connectors are typically pictured on the

Pictorial Parts Guide page.

• End Panel: Fabric or material used to cover the end

wall assemblies. End wall assemblies are optional

for many shelters.

• Main Cover: Fabric or material used to cover the roof

and, in some instances, the sides of the shelter.

• Must Read Document: This document includes

building and shelter anchoring instructions, steps for

end wall reinforcement, safety precautions, and

notices and warnings. The Must Read document is

sent with all shelters and buildings. If you did not

receive a Must Read document, contact Customer

Service at 1-800-245-9881 to request one.

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• Purlin: The pipe assembly that runs perpendicular to

the rafters or framework that supports the main

cover. Purlins are found on the sides and roof areas

of the assembled frame, are evenly spaced, and

typically run from the front to the back of the shelter.

• Plain or Straight Pipe: A term used to describe a

pipe that has the same diameter throughout its

entire length.

• Strut: A strut is usually a length of pipe with two

flattened ends and is used for diagonal bracing of

the shelter frame. A strut is typically secured to the

framework by special brackets and bolts. Struts are

typically found on longer shelters.

• Swaged End or Swaged Pipe: The term "swaged"

refers to the tapered end of the pipe. Swaged ends

of a pipe can be inserted into couplers and the

straight ends of other pipes.

• Tek Screw: A self-tapping fastener used to secure

pipe joints and to fasten brackets to rafters.

REQUIRED TOOLS

The following list identifies the main tools needed to

assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may

be needed depending on the structure, location, and

application.

• Tape measure or measuring device

• Marker to mark locations on the pipes

• Variable speed drill and impact driver (cordless with

extra batteries works best)

• Metal-cutting saw

• Wrenches and impact socket set, or an adjustable

wrench

• Scissors, utility knife, tin snips

• Hammers and gloves

• Adjustable pliers and self-locking pliers

• Ladders, work platforms, and other machinery for

lifting designed to work safely at the height of the

building

• Rope/cable for cover installation and wood blocks

for rafter assembly

UNPACK AND IDENTIFY PARTS

The following steps will ensure that you have all the

necessary parts before you begin to assemble the

shelter.

1. Unpack the contents of the box and place them

where you can easily inventory the shipment. Refer

to the Bill of Materials/Spec Sheets.

2. Verify that all parts listed on the Bill of

Materials/Spec Sheets are present. If anything is

missing or you have questions, consult the Pictorial

Parts Guide for clarification, or contact customer

service at 1-800-245-9881.

NOTE: At this time, you do not need to open the plastic

bags containing the fasteners and clamps.

Space below is reserved for customer notes.

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The following graphics and photos will help you identify

the different parts and show you how they are used. (Not

all parts are shown.)

Cross Connector securing a purlin (small pipe) to the

rafter assembly.

Band Clamp secures the 104074 connector to the rafter

and end wall frame.

Ground post shown above. Baseboard is not used for all

greenhouse models. Diagram is for illustration only.

Fabric Clip is used to secure the end panels and roll-up

side panel (if equipped) to the cover conduit (if needed).

It is secured using the Tek screw.

QH1330 Bracket

Pictorial Parts Guide

Not all parts are shown.

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Diagram above may show a similar greenhouse frame with the same components.

Pro-Greenhouse Frame Diagram

16' Wide (Round)

End Rafter

Purlin

Inside Rafter

Ground Post

Strut

Bottom

Conduit for

Frame

End Clam

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Lay Out the Building Site

After the site is prepared, lay out the building site.

Taking these steps before assembling the shelter saves

time and ensures that the structure is positioned and

assembled as desired.

To ensure the proper installation of the end wall frame

and door assembly, the ground posts must be driven to

the proper depth. See the instructions that follow.

Square the Site

1. Identify a corner where a ground post will be

positioned and drive the first ground post into the

ground.

NOTE: Insert the ground post driver into the top of the

ground post to protect the post and drive the post into

the ground. The top of the post must be six (6) inches

above the finished grade when properly driven.

ATTENTION: The pre-drilled holes MUST be positioned

facing to the inside/outside so these can be aligned with

the holes in the rafter legs.

2. After the first corner ground post is in place, string a

line the width of the building and drive the second

ground post into the ground just enough to hold it in

place.

ATTENTION: Width of the greenhouse is measured

from center-to-center of the end rafter ground posts.

Use a transit or line level to drive the second corner post

to the same depth as the first ground post.

3. Sting a line at least as long as the building from the

first ground post at 90°.

NOTE: A transit can be used to ensure an accurate

90°angle, or the 3-4-5 rule can be used. See the

diagram below. Using multiples of 3-4-5 such as 6-8-

10 or 12-16-20 helps to maintain an accurate 90°

angle.

4. After squaring the position of the building, measure

the building length and drive the next corner ground

post.

5. Repeat Step 4for the last corner post.

NOTE: The distance measured diagonally between

corner posts must be equal for the building to be square.

6. Check all dimensions (and adjust if needed) before

driving the remaining posts to the required height.

7. After all corner posts are accurately installed, tie a

string line between the tops of the corner ground

posts on the same side of the shelter. The string is

used to identify the tops of all remaining ground

posts.

8. Use a tape measure to mark the 48" on-center

locations of the remaining ground posts.

9. Drive the remaining ground posts into the ground at

the required 48" on-center width and the height

identified by the string.

NOTE: Verify that the holes in the ground posts are in

the proper position and that each post is plumb and

driven to the correct depth.

10. Continue with the Rafter Assembly steps that

follow.

Ground Post

Rafter Leg

Inside of the

greenhouse

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After the site is prepared and an inventory of parts is

complete, continue with the rafter assembly.

NOTE: All rafter assemblies consist of separate rafter

tubes and purlin clamps.

RAFTER ASSEMBLY

ATTENTION: The purlin clamps for the end rafters

MUST BE installed before the different pipes of the

rafters are connected.

See the following diagram for clarification and purlin

clamp locations.

End Rafter: Four pipes and four end clamps.

Complete the following steps to assemble the two (2)

END RAFTERS.

1. Select the pipes needed to assemble the rafter and

place these on the ground as shown above.

#1: One plain end, one swaged end, and pre-drilled

holes to secure leg pipe to ground post.

#2: One plain end; one swaged end.

#3: Two plain ends.

2. Slide the end clamps over the rafter pipes in the

positions shown above.

NOTE: The end clamps must be positioned as shown in

the photo that follows. (The pipe that is shown with the

end clamp is installed in a later step.)

3. After slipping the clamps over the different rafter

pipes, insert the swaged end of the rafter pipes into

the plain ends of the pipes to assemble the rafter.

NOTE: The end clamps at the lower end of the rafter

legs will sit on top of the ground posts when the rafter is

set into position.

4. Once the rafter is assembled, reposition the top end

clamp over the pipe joint and install a Tek screw

through the rafter pipes to secure the joint.

ATTENTION: Position the holes in the rafter leg

pipes so they will align with the mounting holes in

the ground posts.

IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the cover, the Tek

screws must be positioned so the heads do not contact

the cover or the end wall when these are installed.

Rafter Pi

End Clam

To the

OUTSIDE of

the shelter

End Clamps

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5. Repeat Steps 1-4 for the remaining End Rafter.

6. Select the pipes for the first interior rafter assembly

and position these on the ground as previous

shown.

7. Insert the swaged ends of the rafter pipes into the

plain ends of the pipes and secure each joint with a

Tek screw (FA4482).

IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the cover, the Tek

screws must be positioned so the heads do not contact

the cover or the end wall cover when these are installed.

8. Repeat the steps for all remaining interior rafters.

9. Once all rafter assemblies are complete, continue

with the FRAME ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS that

follow.

FRAME ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

After all ground posts are driven and set in place at the

proper depth and all rafters are assembled, the frame

can be assembled. Complete these steps to assemble

the greenhouse frame.

ASSEMBLE AND PRE-MARK THE PURLINS

Before assembling the frame, the purlins must be

marked. This speeds the assembly process and

eliminates the need to measure each purling pipe

assembly as it is installed. In addition, pre-marking the

pipes ensures that an accurate spacing of the rafter

assemblies is achieved and maintained during

assembly.

ATTENTION: The frame conduits, the pipe

assemblies that run along the tops of the ground

posts perpendicular to the frame do not need to be

pre-marked. Mark only the purlin pipe assemblies.

See the Frame Assembly Diagram for purlin locations.

Required Tools: Permanent Marker, Tape Measure

Required Pipe:

• 1.315" x 75" swaged pipe (#131S075)

• 1.315" x XX" plain pipe (#131P0XX)

NOTE: The purlins are part of the assembled frame and

run perpendicular to the rafter assemblies. Each purlin

consists of 1.315" x 75" (#131S075) swaged pipes

(number is determined by shelter length) and one (1)

1.315" x XX" (#131P0XX) plain pipe.

ATTENTION: The XX" represents the remaining

length required to reach the end of the shelter.

Consult the Spec Sheet for part identification.

1. Select the required pipe sections for one purlin and

connect these by inserting the swaged ends of the

pipes into the plain ends until the entire purlin is

assembled.

NOTE: Assemble the pipes in a location that is

accessible during the assembly of the frame, but will not

interfere with the process of lifting and setting the rafters.

2. Verify that each pipe joint is properly seated.

NOTE: These pipes must be taken apart during the

assembly procedure. Do not fasten them together at

this time.

3. For the 48" rafter spacing, measure forty-eight and

three-quarters inches (48 3/4") from one end of the

assembled purlin and mark the distance on the pipe.

NOTE: This first measurement is three-quarters (3/4) of

an inch longer than the on-center rafter spacing to

account for the length of purlin pipe that extends through

the end purlin clamp of the first end rafter.

4. From the location marked in the previous step,

measure forty-eight inches (48") and make another

mark.

5. Continue to mark the purlin in 48" intervals until all

locations are marked. These marks help to maintain

the 48" on-center rafter spacing of the shelter during

assembly.

6. Repeat this procedure until all assembled purlins are

marked.

7. After assembling all rafters and pre-marking the

purlins, continue with assembling the frame.

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ASSEMBLE THE FRAME

ATTENTION: Rafter assemblies are heavy and

difficult to handle. Use assistants and the proper

lifts when setting the rafters on the ground posts.

Use temporary bracing as needed to keep the rafters in

the correct position.

1. Carefully stand the first end rafter and place the leg

pipes in the first set of ground posts.

2. Secure the leg pipes to the ground posts using the

5/16" x 2 1/2" machine bolts and nuts.

3. Carefully position the first interior rafter in place and

secure the leg pipes to the ground posts as

previously described.

4. As the second rafter is steadied, remove one section

of pipe from one assembled purlin.

NOTE: Work from the end that the measurements were

made from when the purlin was pre-marked.

5. Insert the purlin pipe section through the top purlin

clamp of the end rafter and through the cross clamp

at the top of the middle (or second) rafter.

6. Rotate the purlin pipe so that the first mark is visible

(near the clamp of the second rafter) and position

the plain end of the purlin flush with (or slightly to the

inside) of the end rafter.

See the next diagram.

NOTE: To prevent damage to the cover or end panels,

do not allow the purlin to extend beyond the end rafter.

7. Tighten the clamp at the top of the end rafter and

secure it to the rafter with a Tek screw. See the

previous diagram.

8. Move to the second rafter and align the mark on the

purlin with the center of the rafter.

End Rafter

Middle Rafter

Flush to here

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