IMPORTANT!!! ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. (Internal Dimensions)

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1 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (Internal Dimensions) Ent Spec Edition Ltr v-0- Overall dimensions including base: 7. L x 9 W x 0 H cms 97.5" L x 7" W x 8.7" H IMPORTANT!!! Please read these instructions carefully before you start to assemble this greenhouse. To save time and ensure proper assembly, follow the step-by-step instructions carefully in order. Assembly is easiest when at least two people are present. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. An updated and/or improved version of this assembly guide may be available for download from the HobbyGrower web site. Also, if you would like to view a brief general assembly video to gain a basic understanding of how the structure is constructed, visit then click on the Assembly tab.

2 SAFETY ADVICE Do not attempt to assemble the greenhouse in windy or wet conditions. Take special care not to touch overhead power cables with aluminum profiles. Ensure that there are no buried pipes or cable in the ground before inserting the ground stakes. Always wear shoes and saftey goggles during assembly. We strongly recommend the use of work glove during assembly as aluminum profiles may have sharp edges. Dispose of plastic bags and protective poly film covers safely - keep them out of reach of small children. The greenhouse must be positioned and anchored on a flat, level surface. Do not lean on or push against the greenhouse during construction. Keep children away from assembly area - the aluminum profiles may have sharp edges. Do not position your greenhouse in an area exposed to heavy wind. Do not attempt to assemble the greenhouse if your are tired, have taken drugs or alcohol or if you are prone to dizzy spells. If you use a step ladder, carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions. Hot items such as recently used grills, blowtorches, etc. must not be stored in the greenhouse. GENERAL ADVICE Before beginning the assembly process, confirm that all necessary parts have been included in the package. It is advisable to lay the parts out in an orderly fashion according to the part numbers so that parts can be easily identified during the assembly process. If parts are missing, contact SPS International at (800) This is a multi-part assembly. Allow at least hours to assemble from start to finish. Do not begin assembly if heavy winds or rains are expected within 0 hours. Choose a sunny level location for your greenhouse, away from overhanging trees. You can opt to use the base brackets supplied to anchor your greenhouse to a concrete floor, or you can use the base supplied base kit (see steps through 8). If you intend to anchor your greenhouse directly to concrete, you must purchase separately concrete anchor screws for use with part number anchor brackets. The area required for the greenhouse including anchor brackets is 0.5" (cm) length x 8" (cm) width. It is advisable to use lubricant to ease the connection between aluminum profiles and panel (a mild soap and water solution is useful for this). Note that the door is permanently hinged on the right hand side and therefore opens out and to the right. We strongly advise that you keep the special polyfilm protective covers on the side panels and the first row of roof panels until that greenhouse is fully assembled. You should however remove the polyfilm prior to installing the very top roof panels. Keep roof clear of snow and leaves. CARE & MAINTENANCE Use mild soap and water and a soft cloth to wash greenhouse glazing panels. Rinse with cold water. Do not use acetone, abrassive cleaners or sponges, or other amonia-based cleaners to clean the clear panels. Some chemicals and cleaners can be agressive to the clear panels, which are made of polycarbonate. For a complete list of chemical compatibility, visit: To purchase replacement parts, contact customer service at SPS International at (800) 99-5, or send an to sales@spscorp.com. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT REQUIRED 00% "Silicone" Sealant (compatible w/polycarbonate) Tape measure Work gloves Plastic or rubber mallet Crosshead Screwdriver (a.ka. "Philips") Lubricant (mild soap & water solution works well) Scissors Step ladder Level Large Hammer (for anchor stakes) 5/" Drill bit (or similar diameter nail) See next page for complete list of parts

3 CONTENTS Note: inch = 5. millimeters (mm) Important! Be sure to inventory and organize parts prior to beginning the assembly process. ITEM 00 x 00mm (." x.") QTY. 7 ITEM QTY. ITEM QTY. 90mm (.8") 0 00 x700 mm (." x 7.5") 90mm (50.7") 575mm (.") 8 mm (0.7") handle hole 00 x700 mm (." x 7.5") 50mm (0.8") 590mm (.") 0mm (5.") mm (.") (Left door frame and door jam extensions) 90mm (50.7") 5 797mm (.") 90mm (.") 8 9 (Assembly required; see steps A-C) 5mm (0.59") 0 (Left door frame and door jam) 7 90mm (50.7") Plastic hinge plate jam frame ( frame and door jam assembly; joined together with plastic hinge plate) mm (.") 0 0 0A 0B 0C 0mm (.7") 00mm (.9") 75mm (.95") 0mm (.7") mm (.") Plastic hinge plate jam frame ( frame and door jam assembly extension; joined by plastic hinge plate) (Bottom door jam alignment bracket) ( support) 590mm (.") 90mm (.") 00mm (.") 90mm (50.7") ( handle assembly. Includes /" allen wrench) (Top door jam alignment bracket)

4 Height: 00 cm (78.8") 5 5 Width: 9 cm (7") Length: 7. cm (97.5") Height: 0 cm (.9") 5 5 Width: 90 cm (75") 5 Length: 5.5 cm (9.7")

5 Assembly Select profile 7-90mm. IMPORTANT: You must ensure that the profile is oriented right-side up and with the plastic hinge plates facing out (Fig A). Slide profile onto a square panel (door frame side of profile). When necessary use a lubricant to ease connection between aluminium profiles and panels (mild soap and water works well for this). frame Fig. A (viewed from top) Important: Note orientation of angle 7/90 Plastic hinge jam jam Slide the rectangular panel (must be the panel with the door handle hole) onto the profile ensuring it has the interlocking slot at its bottom.* handle hole Interlocking slot at bottom of panel * MUST USE PANEL frame hinge To interlock the two panels, first pull the top panel back slightly as shown (A), then push down fully. Push the top panel back so it interlocks and is flush with the bottom panel. A B

6 5 Lay the assembly on the floor and insert an angled bracket 9 only into the bottom of profile 7-90mm (A). Slide a -590mm profile onto the top and bottom of the door assembly (B), ensuring the angled bracket 9 slots into the bottom profile (see close up diagram). /590 B /590 B 7/90 /590 9 A /590 9 Slide another angled bracket 9 into the other end of the. bottom profile -590 (A). Slide the -90mm profile (B) on to the long side of the door ensuring the angled bracket slots into the end of it. IMPORTANT! Do nothing more to the door at this stage. /90 B 9 A /590 5

7 7 Wall Assembly Stand the door up. On the door jam side, slide on a square panel. It will be easier if you open the hinge. 8 Slide on a rectangular panel and interlock the two panels as shown in steps and. 9 Slide on a corner profile -90mm but 0 leave approximately " protruding at the top. The reason for this will become clear later. /90 Slide on another two panels and then a profile -90mm, leaving " protruding at the top as in Step 9. Continue until you have gone as far as shown on the diagram. Use profile -90mm at the back corner. STOP HERE! Proceed to Step. /90 Sides /90 Back corner /90 Leave " here IMPORTANT! Assemble in this direction.

8 Slide on a vertical profile -0 and fit another set of two panels (note placement of vent panel). Fit horizontal profile -590 as shown and slide on a top panel. Slide on another vertical profile -0mm and carry on around the greenhouse until you reach the door again. /0 /0 /590 5 At the door opening finish of the sides by sliding on the vertical profile -90mm (this is left door jam). /90 jam 7

9 Note: You will require the assistance of another person to carry out the next stage of the assembly. You will be lifting the greenhouse and sliding six bottom rail profiles onto the bottom panels. There are three different panel length profiles to use so study the diagram below closely. /90 Once all the bottom rail profiles are fitted, tap down all the 0A/00 /90 vertical profiles using a rubber mallet. The vertical profiles should sit on the bottom rail /90 profiles and the corner profiles sit on the floor or ground. /00 The front of the greenhouse does not get a bottom rail at this time. /90 0A/00 /90 5 Slide the top panel onto the top of the door assembly. /90 0A/00 Top of Insert four metal connector bars 0C/0mm into the top of the door profiles as shown. Slide the Frame and Jam Extension Assembly profile 8-550mm onto the hinged side of the top of the door panel, ensuring that it slides onto the metal bars 0C. jam Slide a Frame Extension 5-550mm profile onto the top door panel, ensuring it engages with the inner metal connector bar 0C. Note orientation 5/550 frame 5/550 8/550 Note orientation The other profile will serve as a Jam Extension. Slide it onto outer metal connector bar 0C. 0C/0 0C/0 0C 0C/0 0C/0 jam frame 8 View from front, right of door frame and door jam.

10 7 Back Wall At the back wall of the greenhouse insert two metal connecting bars 0B/75mm into the top section of profiles -0 as shown. Slide down profiles -50mm both sides of panel ensuring the angled end of the profiles are at the top and that they follow the same angle as the panel 8. 0B/75 0B/75 0B/75 8 Slide on the two back panels 5L and 5R. Note: The shortest edges of 5L and 5R toward the top. 5R 5L 9 Insert two profiles -590mm horizontally to join panels and 5R & 5L together. Repeat at front of greenhouse. /590 5R /590 5L /590 9

11 0 Roof Assembly Slide two profiles-90mm along the top long sides of the greenhouse. Insert a joining bar 0 between each pair to strengthen the join. Panels may need aligning as you go. /90 Slide four panels on to profiles as shown. Repeat for other side. 0 /90 From inside the greenhouse and starting at one end, insert a profile -575mm to lock panels 5 and together. Then insert three -590mm profiles between the roof panels to lock them together. Finally, finish off by inserting another profile -575 at the corner. /575 /590 Repeat for the other side of the roof. Slide on two roof profiles -90 on either side. You may need a stable step ladder at this stage. Insert a joining bar 0 between each pair to strengthen the joint. /

12 B A A C C A 8mm B mm Pre-drill holes using a 5/" drill bit. Alternatively, you can simply poke a small starter hole in the plastic using a nail or sharp object that is similar in diameter to the mm screw. Note orientation of nipples C 8mm and washer 8mm and washer

13 5 Remove the protective poly film from these panels before installing. Dispose of poly film carefully to keep out of reach of children. Decide where you wish to place the roof vent panel. Slide it in position together with three panels. Repeat the process on the other side of the roof using three panels and one roof vent panel. Note: At this this point the panels are unsupported. This will be corrected in the next three assembly steps. From inside the greenhouse insert profiles -590mm between roof panels (and ). You should complete one side and then the other. /590

14 7 The Jam portion of 7-90 has a cavity that is designed to accept both part number Support and one side of part number Bottom Jam Alignment Bracket (shown in step A). Identify the angled slot in the right door jam (figure A). Insert part number into the angled slot of the right door jam (figure A). Note: Part number does not get inserted into the Frame. DOOR frame Fig. A Right door jam frame Fig. A A jam frame (shown open here) jam Hinge Angled Slot (7-90 viewed from bottom) (viewed from bottom) 7A Identify the vertical slot in the Right Jam (figure B). Insert the right side of part number Bottom Jam Alignment Bracket into the vertical slot of the door jam (figure B). C B Fig. B Right door jam Insert the left side of part number into the vertical slot of the left door jam (figure C). Note: Part number does not get inserted into the Frame. Left door jam Fig. C (viewed from bottom) Fig. B frame Vertical Slot (7-90 viewed from bottom) 8 Slide profile -90 from both sides onto the front bottom (onto panel number ). Continue to slide it over onto part until the profiles butt against each other at the center of part number. /90 A /90 (viewed from bottom) /90 frame (shown open here) /90 B /90 (viewed from bottom)

15 9 Insert part number Top Jam Alignment Bracket into the vertical slots of the left and right door jams. Note: part number does not get inserted into the door frames From outside the greenhouse, insert roof profiles /575 as shown. Important! The profile must slide onto the outer edge of the roof panel and part at the same time. /575 Important! You will need someone to assist you from this point on. Slide two profiles /90 toward the center of the roof. Insert a Joining Bar 0 between them at the center of the roof to strengthen the joint. /90 0

16 INSIDE DOOR OUTSIDE INSIDE DOOR OUTSIDE From the inside of the greenhouse, apply 00% silicone caulk/sealant (compatible with polycarbonate) to all roof joint holes. Inject the silicone until it oozes through the adjacent holes. Use pairs of roof brackets to clamp each roof section where shown (A). Fix brackets in place using part number, mm nuts and bolts (B). Tighten with wrench. Inside Inside A B 5

17 5 Attach corner caps in all ten positions (front and back) using screws 8. You will need someone to help you with this step (one person inside, another outside). Do not overtighten. Outside 8 Inside IMPORTANT! This step should only be carried out if you are anchoring your greenhouse to a concrete surface, otherwise poceed to step 7. Anchor the greenhouse using part number Brackets in the positions shown. Simply slide two brackets under the base profiles on all four sides and fix to the ground using suitable concrete anchor screws (minimum length "). For advise about suitable anchor screws, seek professional help in your local hardware store. BRACKET FIXING POSITIONS OUTSIDE INSIDE

18 7 Base Construction Joing the base sections together as shown. IMPORTANT! Ensure all the screw holes are facing toward the inside of the greenhouse and closer to the top edge of the 7 sections. 5 The shorter sections 5 are 8 used on the long sides and the longer sections are used on the shorter sides. 7 Fix the sections together using part number 9, mm screws. You must ensure that the base is perfectly square and level before anchoring it to the ground. With the help of another person, test the greenhouse on the base before anchoring it to the ground Inside 5 8 Inside Once you are satisfied with the position and squareness of the base, remove the greenhouse and anchor the base to the ground using partnumber 0, one at each corner. Check for buried cables and wires first! CORNER 0 8 Fixing Greenhouse to Base Carefully reposition the greenhouse onto the base. From the inside, fit the brackets at positions shown at right. Remove two screws from the base at these joints first, fit the brackets and fasten in place with the screws. Ensure that the brackets hook over the bottom rim of the greenhouse. BRACKET FIXING POSITIONS Remember to remove all remaining protective poly film covers from the panels. Dispose of poly film covers carefully to keep out of reach from children. Outside Inside 9 Inside 7

GREENHOUSE 6'x8' ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. (Internal Dimensions) Overall Dimensions (Approx.) L 193 W 200 H cms 97.5" L 76" W 78.

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