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1 Super Strength Polytunnel Instructions DR-GARDEN50

2 CONTENTS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PREPARATION CHOOSING THE RIGHT SITE FOR YOUR POLYTUNNEL GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POLYTUNNEL THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB BE SAFE WHEN CONSTRUCTING GROUND TUBES ENSURING YOUR GROUND TUBES ARE SQUARED STANDARD GROUND TUBES WITH CONCRETING BAR FRAMEWORK INSTALLATION GROUND TUBE FITTINGS HOOP FITTINGS INSTALLING THE HOOP FITTINGS INSTALLING THE HOOPS RIDGE BEAMS CORNER STABILISERS CROP BARS DOOR FRAME INSTALLATION TIMBER DOOR FRAME KIT SOFT GROUND TIMBER DOOR FRAME KIT HARD GROUND TIMBER BASE RAIL INSTALLATION TIMBER BASE RAIL COVERING INSTALLATION ANTI HOT SPOT TAPE TIMBER BASE RAIL COVER TENSIONING THE POLYTHENE DOOR KIT INSTALLATION TIMBER DOOR KIT CONSTRUCTION TIMBER DOOR KIT INSTALLING A SINGLE SLIDING DOOR

INTRODUCTION Thank-you Firstly thank-you for choosing your Polytunnel from Northern Polytunnels. We pride ourselves on the quality of our products combined with our knowledge and experience.

3 INTRODUCTION Thank-you Firstly thank-you for choosing your Polytunnel from Northern Polytunnels. We pride ourselves on the quality of our products combined with our knowledge and experience. If during the construction of your Poytunnel you feel you need some advice please don t hesitate to call on On first view these instructions may overwhelm and confuse, we advise that you take time to read through these instructions thoroughly, ensuring you have all the right tools for the job BEFORE constructing your new Polytunnel. Installation Sequence Construct your polytunnel in the following order... 1 GROUND TUBES 2 FRAMEWORK 3 DOOR FRAME INSTALLATION 4 BASE RAIL INSTALLATION 6 COVERING THE POLYTUNNEL 7 DOOR INSTALLATION Hints and Tips Throughout these instructions we have given Hints and Tips. These bits of advice have been gathered from our constructors years of experience. Break the whole process into phases this will make the whole process easier. 3

Choose a spot sheltered from the wind for instance next to a hedge, trees or wall, however equally choose a spot that has the maximum amount of sunlight.

4 PREPARATION Choosing the right site for your Polytunnel When selecting a site for your new polytunnel there are a few things to consider. The orientation of the tunnel is not as critical as it would be with a Greenhouse, the tunnel will diffuse the light throughout the day. Choose a spot sheltered from the wind for instance next to a hedge, trees or wall, however equally choose a spot that has the maximum amount of sunlight. During the hottest days we advise keeping the door open to let the air flow through. Keep an access of approx 1 meter around the Polytunnel for cleaning and maintenance. Getting to Know Your Polytunnel 1 Crop Bar Ridge Beam 4 Hoops 7 Corner Stabilisers 3 Ground tubes 5 Base Rail 2 Polytunnel Door and Frame 6 4

5 PREPARATION THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB 8mm Spanner (for M6 Fasteners) 13mm Spanner (for M8 Fasteners) 17mm Spanner (for M10 Fasteners) Allen bolt (supplied) 7mm Timber Drill Bit 11mm Masonry Drill Bit 4mm HSS Drill Bit 11mm HSS Drill Bit Timber Hand Saw Hacksaw (Suitable for cutting Aluminium) Wheel barrow Spade / Post hole digger Spirit Level Builders String Lines Timber Block Hammer Screw Driver Drill Tape Measure Sharp Craft Knife Step Ladders Setting out pins / pegs Cleaning cloth Always wear suitable personal protective equiptment BE SAFE WHEN CONSTRUCTING Always wear gloves when constructing as there may be sharp edges. Always use the correct tool for the job Consider other people around the site of your new polytunnel, particularly children and animals. Take care when using sharp tools. Keep your work area tidy and organised, a tidy work area is a safe work area. Do not leave holes open for long periods of time, cover them to reduce the risk of injury. Tie back any loose hair and wear suitable clothing and shoes. Take care when lifting heavy items of your kit. When using ladders ensure they are on level ground When starting each phase of the construction lay out all materials close to hand. This will ensure you have the right parts and don t forget to fit the right parts. 5

6 ENSURING YOUR GROUND TUBES ARE SQUARED TOOLS: Tape measure, Tape, Setting out pins / pegs, Spirit level PLEASE NOTE: Regardless of which ground tube option you have chosen the same method of squaring will apply. It is essential that the ground tubes are fitted accurately to ensure the polytunnel is constructed to a satisfactory standard Make sure the ground tubes are in line and set to a constant height with their opposite ground tube. Install each corner and run a builders string around the perimeter to aid with installing the inner ground tubes Check that the ground tubes are at 90º to each other by measuring 3m down the length, 4m along the width and checking the resulting measurement between the two points is 5m. The diagonal measurements should be equal to each other 3m 4m 5m EQUAL TO OPPOSITE DIAGONAL EQUAL TO OPPOSITE DIAGONAL 6

7 ENSURING YOUR GROUND TUBES ARE SQUARED X= 10ft 12ft 14ft Y = 5ft or 6ft see order details Your Polytunnel should be level side to side,but can have a slope on the length (within reason). Measure corner to corner to double check the foundations are square 7

8 GROUND TUBES STANDARD GROUND TUBES WITH CONCRETING BAR PARTS: FR-SGLGT125, MP-CONCBAR TOOLS: Spade, Hammer, Timber block, String line, spirit level, tape, wheel barrow, setting out pins / pegs Dig holes for each ground tube ensuring they are square to each other. Insert the concreting bar into the ground tube, then drop the tube assembly into the ground. Using a hammer, drive ground tube into the ground, using a timber block to protect the end of the tube. Pour concrete mixture into holes to completely cover concrete bar and ensuring the ground tube is straight. Once concrete has set, back fill the holes with earth. Use a spirit level to ensure ground tubes are squared. 8

9 FRAMEWORK INSTALLATION GROUND TUBE FITTINGS PARTS: 1 FIT-A45, 2 FIT-MSC45, 3 FIT-HSC45 TOOLS: Spirit level, String line, Tape measure, Drill, Concrete drill bit, Hammer, 17mm and 13mm spanner PLEASE NOTE: The inner hoop is set to 120mm and the end hoop to 190mm to allow for tensioning at the covering stage. 9

FRAMEWORK INSTALLATION HOOP FITTINGS PLEASE NOTE: take the time to read

attaching any fittings Ridge Beam Fitting FIT-E50 Used with Single ridge

your polytunnel FR-HHP10PL50 FR-HHP12PL50 FRHHP14PL50 Joining The Hoops

your polytunnel FR-HHP10SW50 FR-HHP12SW50 FR-HHP14SW50 Corner Stabiliser

10 FRAMEWORK INSTALLATION HOOP FITTINGS PLEASE NOTE: take the time to read this section throughly before beginning the construction of hoops and attaching any fittings Ridge Beam Fitting FIT-E50 Used with Single ridge beam fitting Plain Half Hoop The following codes relate to the width of your polytunnel FR-HHP10PL50 FR-HHP12PL50 FRHHP14PL50 Joining The Hoops Together Swaged Half Hoop The following codes relate to the width of your polytunnel FR-HHP10SW50 FR-HHP12SW50 FR-HHP14SW50 Corner Stabiliser Bar Fitting FIT-B50 Door Frame Fitting FIT-D50 10 Copyright NP Structures ures Ltd

11 FRAMEWORK INSTALLATION HOOP FITTINGS TOOLS: 17mm spanner Securing Hoops With Single Ridge Beam Option 11

12 FRAMEWORK INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE HOOPS Now you have attached all the correct fittings for your polytunnel option, you are ready to install the hoops to your ground tubes. 12

13 FRAMEWORK INSTALLATION RIDGE BEAMS PARTS: 1 RIDGE TUBE SWAGED END 2 RIDGE TUBE PLAIN END 3 MP-PLUG50MM TOOLS: Hammer, 10mm spanner, 17mm spanner, Hack Saw, Step ladders Ridge Tube Swaged End Ridge Tube Plain end 55mm Tube Plug MP-PLUG55mm Installing First and Inner Ridge Beam 13

hoop at at each end then fit the diagonal bracing.

14 FRAMEWORK INSTALLATION RIDGE BEAMS Installing The Last Ridge Beam Securing the Ridge Beams Put one end hoop and one inner hoop at at each end then fit the diagonal bracing. This will ensure your polytunnel is square and will help with measurements. 14

FRAMEWORK INSTALLATION CORNER STABILISERS PARTS: FR-DIAST2X32 or

2X32, BFA-H8X20HN TOOLS: Two 17mm spanners On the last inner hoop at

Using the long hex screws attach your corner stabiliser to part B50 which

Corner Stabiliser B50fitting Attach the other end of the corner

15 FRAMEWORK INSTALLATION CORNER STABILISERS PARTS: FR-DIAST2X32 or FR-DIAST2.2X32, BFA-H8X20HN TOOLS: Two 17mm spanners On the last inner hoop at either end, securing the corner stabiliser at ground tube level. Using the long hex screws attach your corner stabiliser to part B50 which was fitted to the hoops on page 11. Corner Stabiliser B50fitting Attach the other end of the corner stabiliser to the B50 fitting on last hoop. Last hoop High level Corner Stabiliser B50 fitting When attaching your corner stabiliser, ensure the bolt head is to the outside of the tunnel. INSIDE BFA-M8X20MN 15

16 FRAMEWORK INSTALLATION CROP BARS PARTS: 1 FR-CB2521 or FR-CB3228 or FR-CB3231, 2 KH50, 3 BFA-H8X20NY, 4 FR-CB25X0.6 TOOLS: Two 13mm spanners, Spirit level Place a spirit level on the crop bar and check for level. When crop bars are all in place we advise you stand back and visually check they line up. 16

17 TIMBER DOOR FRAME KIT TIMBER DOOR FRAME KIT SOFT GROUND PARTS: 1 TIM , 2 = TIM = TIM = FIT-CJP, 5 = BS-NAIL40, 6 = BF-TS15063, 7 = BF-TSBIT, 8 = BFA-R10X60HN, 9= BF-WASH10 TOOLS: Hammer, Nails, Tape measure, Drill, Allen bolt, Spade, 13mm spanner, Wood drill, 11mm drill bit, Wood saw Door Frame Dimensions WIDTH T W mm 900mm 12/14 300mm 900mm 17

18 TIMBER DOOR FRAME KIT TIMBER DOOR FRAME KIT SOFT GROUND Fixing Corner Joining Plate Securing The Frame 18

19 TIMBER DOOR FRAME KIT TIMBER DOOR FRAME KIT SOFT GROUND To secure your door frame into soft ground, dig out two holes 1150mm apart. 19

20 TIMBER DOOR FRAME KIT TIMBER DOOR FRAME KIT SOFT GROUND Line up post to the edge of each hole, mark approx 10mm under posts and cut. To attach the frame to the hoops, use fitting D32 attached on page 13 to secure the door. Next back fill holes with compacted earth leaving approx 10mm of thresher showing. 20

21 TIMBER DOOR FRAME KIT TIMBER DOOR FRAME KIT HARD GROUND Door Frame Dimensions WIDTH T W mm 900mm 12/14 300mm 900mm 21

22 TIMBER DOOR FRAME KIT TIMBER DOOR FRAME KIT HARD GROUND 22

23 TIMBER BASE RAIL INSTALLATION TIMBER BASE RAIL PARTS: 1 TIM or TIM , 2 TIM , 3 FIT-CJP, 4 BS-NAIL30, 5 BFA-R8X50HN, 6 BF-WASH8X15 TOOLS:13mm spanner, 17mm spanner 23

24 ANTI HOT SPOT TAPE ANTI HOT SPOT TAPE PARTS: 1 SU-AHST30MM + SU-AHST60MM TOOLS: Stanley knife, cloth Before applying the anti hot spot tape clean any oil or resedue off the hoops ensuring they are dry. Anti Hot Spot Tape on Inner Hoops 30mm Tape Anti Hot Spot Tape on End Hoops 60mm Tape 24

25 COVERING INSTALLATION FOR ORDERS WITH BASE RAILS TIMBER BASE RAIL COVER PARTS: 1 Polythene cover code varies, 2 TIM , 3 TIM-38192, 4 TIM or TIM , 5 TIM , 6 TIM , 7 TIM , 8 BF-NAIL50 TOOLS: Hammer, Tape measure, Step ladders, Saw, Two 17mm spanners Door Frame Battening Laying Out Polythene Before covering with main sheet make sure everyting looks square and all bolts are tight. Ensure there are no bolts sticking out or sharp edges, if there are cover them with anti hot spot tape. 25

26 COVERING INSTALLATION FOR ORDERS WITH BASE RAILS TIMBER BASE RAIL COVER Pulling Polythene Over Framework Securing the Polythene 26

27 COVERING INSTALLATION FOR ORDERS WITH BASE RAILS TIMBER BASE RAIL COVER Always have someone else to hold the cover while you fasten the sheet so it does not blow away. 27

CORNER STABILISER RE-POSITION THE A45 FITTING ON THE GROUND TUBE AFTER TENSIONING TO

28 TENSIONING THE POLYTHENE TIMBER BASE RAIL COVER Tensioning the Polythene RELEASE THE CORNER STABI- LISER FITTINGS B50 ON THE END AND SECOND HOOPS PRIOR TO TENSIONING. CORNER STABILISER RE-POSITION THE A45 FITTING ON THE GROUND TUBE AFTER TENSIONING TO SUPPORT THE INNER HOOPS. SLIDE INNER HOOPS UPWARDS ON THE GROUND TUBE APPROX. 70MM TO TENSION THE POLYTHENE. 28

TIMBER DOOR KIT INSTALLATION TIMBER DOOR KIT PARTS: Door Parts 1 TIM-4040.950, 2 TIM-40401945, 3 TIM-4040.870, 4 TIM-4040950D, 5 FIT-CJP, 6 BF-NAIL40, 7 CO-DOORPOLY, 8 TIM-381922, 9 TIM-3819.

29 TIMBER DOOR KIT INSTALLATION TIMBER DOOR KIT PARTS: Door Parts 1 TIM , 2 TIM , 3 TIM , 4 TIM D, 5 FIT-CJP, 6 BF-NAIL40, 7 CO-DOORPOLY, 8 TIM , 9 TIM , 10 DO-SROLL, 11 DO-DBOLT, 12 BF-TS3855, 13 BF-NAIL50, 14 SU-NET1.5M, Sliding Track Parts 12 BF-TS3855, 15 AL-SDTRACK D0-HBOLTTUBE, 19 BF-COACH38MM, 20 BFA-H8X16HN TOOLS: Hammer, Timber block, Spanner, Drill, Two 13mm spanners, Tape measure, Wood saw, Allen bolt, 9mm drill bit Setting out the door Fixing Together 29

30 TIMBER DOOR KIT INSTALLATION TIMBER DOOR KIT Applying the Polythene Securing the Polythene 30

31 TIMBER DOOR KIT INSTALLATION TIMBER DOOR KIT Net Option Installing the Drop Bolt 31

32 TIMBER DOOR KIT INSTALLATION TIMBER DOOR KIT Installing a SINGLE Sliding Door Door Track Drillings Fitting Door Track Support Sliding Door Onto Track Door Guide 32

33 TIMBER DOOR KIT INSTALLATION TIMBER DOOR KIT Installing a SINGLE Sliding Door Fix Door into Position Door Stop Drop Bolt Holes 33

34 Northern Polytunnels Ltd Mill Green, Waterside Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0TA TEL: FAX:

HOBBY POLYTUNNEL PARTS LIST

HOBBY POLYTUNNEL PARTS LIST FR-SGLGT34 FR-SGLGT34DR Standard Ground Tube Standard Ground Tube Drilled FIT-BP28 Ground Tube With Base Plate BF-SA10X50 M10 x 50 Long Sleeved Anchor Bolt MP-CONCBAR Concreting