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ClearSpan Gothic Style Solar Star User Manual

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CLEARSPAN
GREENHOUSES
Revision date: 10.03.14
©2014 ClearSpan™
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction
is prohibited without permission.
STK# DIMENSIONS
104848 18' W x 10' H x 20' L
104849 18' W x 10' H x 24' L
104850 18' W x 10' H x 28' L
104851 18' W x 10' H x 32' L
104852 18' W x 10' H x 36' L
ClearSpan
Gothic Style Solar StarGreenhouses
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ClearSpan Gothic Style Solar Star Specifications

General IconGeneral
StyleGothic
ApplicationGreenhouse
CoveringPolyethylene
Frame MaterialGalvanized Steel
Width30 ft
Height12 ft
Length48 ft
Covering MaterialPolyethylene film
VentilationRoll-up Sides

Summary

LOCATION AND SITE PREPARATION

Choosing the Proper Location

Guidance on selecting an ideal site, considering hazards and obstructions for safe installation.

Site Preparation Essentials

Requirements for a level site and proper water drainage away from the structure for integrity.

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE AND TERMS

Step-by-Step Assembly Guide

Outlines the sequence of steps for proper greenhouse assembly and installation.

Glossary of Greenhouse Terms

Definitions of key terms and phrases used throughout the assembly manual for clarity.

TOOLS, PARTS, AND SPECIAL NOTES

Required Tools and Parts Inventory

Lists essential tools and steps for unpacking and verifying shipment contents.

Key Installation Recommendations

Notes on baseboard installation and anti-billow rope system for structural support and wind protection.

GREENHOUSE OVERVIEW AND ASSEMBLY STEPS

General Greenhouse Assembly Flow

Provides a high-level overview of the main stages involved in assembling the greenhouse.

SITE LAYOUT AND SQUARE UP PROCEDURES

Laying Out the Building Site

Steps for accurately positioning the greenhouse on the prepared site according to desired layout.

Squaring the Site and Posts

Methods to ensure ground posts are correctly aligned and the site is square for structural stability.

FRAME ASSEMBLY - Rafter Components

End Rafter Assembly

Detailed steps for assembling the end rafters, including attaching clamps and connecting pipe sections.

FRAME ASSEMBLY - Purlins and Interior Rafters

Interior Rafter Assembly

Instructions for assembling the interior rafters and connecting them to the main frame.

Purlin Assembly and Pre-Marking

Method for assembling purlins and pre-marking them for accurate spacing during frame construction.

MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY

Standing and Securing Frame Members

Steps for erecting and securing the main frame components, including rafters and purlins, into ground posts.

STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS AND INSTALLATION

Baseboard Installation

Recommended procedure for attaching customer-supplied baseboards to the frame for stability.

FRAME STABILIZATION AND ANCHORING

Side Strut Installation

Steps for attaching side struts between end and interior rafters for improved structural stability.

Anchoring the Assembled Frame

Critical steps for securing the entire greenhouse frame to the ground for safety and longevity.

END WALL CONSTRUCTION

End Wall Framing Installation

Instructions for installing the vertical and horizontal framing members for the end walls.

END WALL CONSTRUCTION ACCESSORIES AND FINISHING

Accessory Framing Installation

Guidance on installing additional framing for optional accessories like vents or heaters.

Edge Protection and Taping

Instructions for smoothing sharp edges and taping connectors to protect the cover film from damage.

END PANEL INSTALLATION

Attaching Polycarbonate Panels

Steps for securing polycarbonate panels to the end wall framing using channels and fasteners.

END PANEL INSTALLATION - DOORWAY FITTING

Panel Fitting Around Doorway

Detailed steps for cutting and installing polycarbonate panels around the greenhouse door opening.

END PANEL INSTALLATION - SEAMING AND FINISHING

Panel Seaming with H-Channel

How to use H-channel to join separate polycarbonate panels and finish edges for a clean look.

END PANEL INSTALLATION - CURVED EDGES

Installing U-Channel on Curved Edges

Method for preparing and installing U-channel on curved panel edges for a precise finish.

MAIN COVER INSTALLATION

Installing Poly Latch U-Channel

Steps to attach the U-channel system along the sides and tops of the frame for cover attachment.

MAIN COVER INSTALLATION - FILM ATTACHMENT

Securing the Main Cover Film

Instructions for pulling the cover film over the frame and securing it using ropes and channels.

ROLL-UP SIDE MECHANISM ASSEMBLY

Assembling Roll-Up Side Conduit

Steps to assemble the conduit that forms the roll-up side mechanism for ventilation.

ROLL-UP SIDE MECHANISM - COVER ATTACHMENT

Attaching Conduit to Roll-Up Cover

How to attach the assembled conduit to the main cover for the roll-up side function.

TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY

Assembling the Twist-of-the-Wrist Mechanism

Detailed steps for assembling the Twist-of-the-Wrist component used for rolling up the sides.

ANTI-BILLOW ROPE SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Installing Anti-Billow Ropes

Procedure for securing roll-up sides with ropes to prevent movement and damage in windy conditions.

SHELTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Regular Checks and Precautions

Guidance on periodic checks of cover tightness, connections, and panel security to ensure longevity.