Access Garden Products Exbury User manual

CONTENTS
Main aluminium parts P1
End sections P2
Adding the long rails P3
End plates P4
Centre legs P5
Centre & lower back rails P6
Centre staging rails P7
Squaring & fixing P8
Brace P9
Top back rail P10
Back corner trims P11
Shelving P12
Watering P13
Fitting liner P14
Fitting handles P15
Fitting glass P16
Front corner trims P17
Troubleshooting P18
Notes on using the frame P19
Date: Nov 21 Rev 11 File: X5
Assembly instructions for model: Exbury AX5(1.00m/3’4”) BX5(1.51m/5’0”) CX5(1.94m/6’5”)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Exbury
Access Garden Products
Crick
NORTHAMPTON
NN6 7XS
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MAIN ALUMINIUM PARTS
P1
Front parts AX5 BX5 CX5
Ridge rail 1 1 1
Top rail 1 1 1
Centre rail 1 1 1
Bottom rail 1 1 1
Staging rails 2 2 2
722mm shelf rod 0 32 0
937mm shelf rod 16 0 32
End parts AX5 BX5 CX5
End plate 2+2 2+2 2+2
‘h’ section 2 2 2
Centre rail 2 2 2
Bottom rail 2 2 2
Corner Angle 8 8 8
Leg parts AX5 BX5 CX5
Back leg 2 3 3
Front leg 2 3 3
Top leg 2 3 3
Back parts AX5 BX5 CX5
Infill plate 1 2 2
‘h’ rail 1 1 1
Centre rail 1 1 1
Bottom rail 1 1 1
Additional Items AX5 BX5 CX5
Handle 725mm 12 12 12
Grey watering pipes 4 6 6
Watering pack I-SP-2 1 1 1
Screw packs
SCREW-H1 1 1 1
SCREW-H6 1 0 0
SCREW-H7 0 1 1
Front anchorage pack FR-AK 2 2 2
Wide shelf pack S-W2 2 4 4
Trim pack TRIM-4 4 4 4
Brace 0 1 1
Black channel liner W65-5M 2 2 3
White channel liner W66-2M 1 1 1
Allen Key SCREW-H1 1 1 1
937mm shelf rod
722mm shelf rod
Front centre rail
End centre rail
'h' section
short end plate
Back Leg
Front Leg
Ridge rail
Front side rail
Front kick rail
Top leg
Staging rails x 2
End kick rail
long end plate
Corner angle
Back centre rail
Back 'h' rail
Back kick rail
Infill plate
FIT THE WASHER UNDER
THE HEAD OF ALL HEX HEAD
BOLTS UNLESS OTHERWISE
INSTRUCTED.

Make up the LEFT hand end as
shown.
Make up the RIGHT hand end as
shown
1
2
DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN
BOLTS AT THIS STAGE
Back leg
Front leg
10mm BOLTS 8
NUTS 8
Located in pack: SCREW-H1
YOU ALSO NEED:
METAL WASHERS 8
PARTS NEEDED FOR EACH END
DEEPER
CHANNEL AT
BOTTOM
FINISHED
RIGHT HAND END
DEEPER
CHANNEL
AT BOTTOM
Top leg rests
against flat
face of back leg
EXPLODED VIEW
FINISHED
LEFT HAND END
P2
END SECTIONS
Slide the tongue
of the front leg
into the groove
on the top leg.
Top leg rests against
the FLAT FACE of
back leg—it is not
bolted to the back leg

P3
PARTS NEEDED
Bolt on the rails in the order shown. On
rail 1 only bolt through the lower two
holes. Leave the upper two holes un-
bolted at this stage.
1
10mm BOLTS 10
20mm BOLTS 2
NUTS 14
Located in pack: SCREW-H1
YOU ALSO NEED:
METAL WASHERS 8
AL5 model shown
THE DEEPER CHANNEL
GOES AT THE BOTTOM
USE THE TWO 20MM
BOLTS WITH THIS RAIL
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
FIXING DETAIL
FIXING DETAIL
ADDING THE LONG RAILS
X
X
X
X
DO NOT FIT A WASHER AT
POINTS MARKED X
ON POWDERCOATED UNITS
TAKE CARE NOT TO
OVERTIGHTEN THESE BOLTS
OTHERWISE THE COATING WILL
BE DAMAGED
DO NOT FULLY
TIGHTEN
BOLTS AT THIS STAGE
THE DEEPER CHANNEL
GOES AT THE BOTTOM

Sticker
Access
A
A
A
B
B
C
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
E
A
A
A
B
B
C
B
C
C
D
DE
E
EXPLODED VIEW
RIGHT HAND END
EXPLODED VIEW
LEFT HAND END
FINISHED VIEW
LEFT HAND END
E
E
A
D
B
Access
C
P4
END PLATES
PARTS NEEDED
FOR EACH END
IF YOU HAVE AN
AX5 MODEL
GO TO PAGE 6
DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN
BOLTS AT THIS STAGE
Remove any plastic protective film from
the end plates and put ‘Access’ sticker on
the large end plates.
To make the left hand end:
Bolt the two end plates and the ‘h’ section
together using bolt ‘B’. The long end plates
fits on the outside of the short end plate.
Bolt the assembly onto the frame using
bolts ‘A’ and ‘E’. Fit bolts ‘C’ and ‘D’.
Repeat for the other end.
1
2
3
4
YOU ALSO NEED:
10mm BOLTS 5
NUTS 5
Located in pack: SCREW-H1
METAL WASHERS 5
THE END PLATE
FITS UNDER THE
FRONT RAIL LIP
THE END PLATE
FITS UNDER THE
RIDGE RAIL LIP

CENTRE LEGS — BX5 & CX5 MODELS
P5
DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN
BOLTS AT THIS STAGE
PARTS NEEDED
Fit legs as shown into the frame.
Only bolt the lower of the two
centre holes.
1
Back leg
Front leg
USE 20mm BOLT
CENTRE LEGS
PRIOR TO FITTING
DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN
BOLTS AT THIS STAGE
DO NOT FIT A WASHER AT
POINTS MARKED X
ON POWDERCOATED UNITS
TAKE CARE NOT TO
OVERTIGHTEN THESE BOLTS
OTHERWISE THE COATING WILL
BE DAMAGED
10mm BOLTS 6
NUTS 7
Located in pack: SCREW-H1
YOU ALSO NEED:
20mm BOLTS 1
METAL WASHERS 5
X
X

P6
CENTRE & LOWER BACK RAILS
PARTS NEEDED
AX5 model shown
1
2
Back bottom rail: Push 40mm bolts through
bottom rail. Push 20mm nylon spacer on to bolt
BEFORE passing the bolt through the frame and
fit a nut. Repeat on other holes.
Back centre rail: Push 40mm bolts through
Centre rail lower holes. Push 20mm nylon spacer
on to bolt BEFORE passing the bolt through the
back leg then fit a nut.
Leave upper holes - see P7
1
2
DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN
BOLTS AT THIS STAGE
PARTS ALSO NEEDED AX5 BX5 CX5
40mm BOLTS 6 9 9
NUTS 6 9 9
20mm NYLON SPACERS 6 9 9
Located in pack: SCREW-H6 SCREW-H7
METAL WASHER 6 9 9
Nylon spacer
on bolt

CENTRE STAGING RAILS
P7
Centre staging rails must
have fixing bolt holes on the
underside
40mm BOLTS 6
NUTS 6
In pack: SCREW-H1 or H7
YOU ALSO NEED:
20mm NYLON SPACERS 6
METAL WASHERS 6
40mm BOLTS 4
NUTS 4
In pack: SCREW-H1 or H6
YOU ALSO NEED:
20mm NYLON SPACERS 4
METAL WSHERS 4
PARTS NEEDED
1
POSITION THE RAILS INSIDE THE
FRAME AS SHOWN. BOLT
THROUGH HOLES SHOWN
Front rail: Push 40mm bolt through
the centre rail upper holes. Slide on
nylon spacers, then the front staging
rail before refitting the nuts.
Back rail: Push 40mm bolt through
the centre rail upper holes. Push
20mm nylon spacer onto the bolt
before passing the bolt through the
back leg. Fit the support onto the bolt
then fit a nut.
C
D
C
D
A
B
A
B
A
B
C
E
F
D
A
B
C
BOLT TO 15TH HOLE
FROM THE FLOOR
F
E
D
PARTS NEEDED
BX5 & CX5 MODELS
Centre staging rails must
have fixing bolt holes on the
underside

Front anchorage pack FR-AK x 2
SQUARING THE FRAME
Use a piece of glass to square the unit up as shown. Slacken the nuts if necessary
to move the framework into a square position.
Once the frame is completely square tighten up all the nuts.
Remove glass once squaring is complete.
1
F
B
INSIDE VIEW OF FRONT
LEG SHOWING FIXING
INSIDE VIEW OF BACK
LEG SHOWING FIXING
1
11
FRONT
SIDE
B
F
SIDE
BACK
P8
SQUARING AND FIXING
WEAR APPROPRIATE
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
WHEN DRILLING OR
HAMMERING
PARTS NEEDED
FIXING TO FLOOR
Fit the 'L' brackets to the front legs using
a nut and bolt.
Carefully lay the frame on it’s front and fit
the 'L' brackets to the back legs using a
nut and bolt.
Place the framework in its final position
and drill through the bracket with a 6mm
masonry drill bit, to a depth of 35mm.
Insert the red rawlplug, through the
bracket and into the concrete.
Using a woodscrew, screw through the 'L'
bracket and into the rawlplug.
Repeat for other end.
On BX5 & CX5 models fit an 'L' bracket
to the centre leg. Ensure that the front rail
is not bowed before fixing, otherwise the
centre staging sheets will not fit. A centre
staging sheet can be used to check - see
page 16.
2
If this nut
turns while
tightening,
use a small
pair of pliers
to hold the
nut
FULLY TIGHTEN ALL
BOLTS
Completed front bracket

BRACE — BX5 & CX5 MODELS
P9
Bolt the brace to the centre
hole of the bottom rail.
Refer to the ‘Squaring and
Fixing’ page of the main
instructions to square up the
ends before finally tightening
all the end bolts.
Note: photo shows bolts from
the optional extreme weather
bolt pack.
2
The brace is designed to strengthen the frame
when it is located in exposed areas. One brace
is provided for each end.
Bolt the brace to the spare
hole on the front vertical leg,
below the centre staging rail
using a 10mm nut and bolt.
Note: photo shows bolts from
the optional extreme weather
bolt pack.
1
Note: If you purchased the brace afterwards, you may need to drill the hole in the
centre of the bottom rail.
10mm BOLTS 2
NUTS 2
Located in pack: SCREW-H7
BRACING BAR 2
METAL WASHERS 2
PARTS NEEDED FOR EACH END

Remove the plastic protective film from
the infill plate(s)
FIT THE WASHER UNDER THE HEAD OF ALL
HEX HEAD BOLTS
AX5 model
Bolt infill plate to 'h' rail through hole ‘B’, using
10mm bolt.
BX5 and CX5 models
Bolt the NOTCHED infill plate to 'h' rail, using a
10mm bolt through hole ‘B’. Using the second infill
plate overlap the first plate and bolt through 'D'
with a 10mm bolt.
Place the lipped section over the upstand on the
back rail. Push a 40mm bolt through hole A, then
fit a 20mm white spacer. Push the bolt into the
frame and fit a nut. Repeat at other end (hole C
on AX5 models or holes C & E on BX5 and CX5
models).
1a
1b
2
P10
TOP BACK RAIL
PARTS NEEDED
PARTS ALSO NEEDED AX5 BX5 CX5
10mm BOLTS 1 2 2
40mm BOLTS 2 3 3
NUTS 3 5 5
20mm WHITE SPACERS 2 3 3
Located in pack: SCREW-H1 SCREW-H7
METAL WASHERS 3 6 5
B
C
3' 4" models
A
2a
2b
x
A
B
C
D
E
5' 0" & 6' 5" models
1
Lipped section
1a
1b
Notched edge of first
infill plate on BX5 & CX5

Take one of the corner trims and push it up into the back ’h’ rail and the end 'h'
section.
Swing the corner trim so that it is vertical and drops into the channel below.
1
Working from the end of the frame, push the TRIM
tube between the corner trim and the framework.
Slide the tube down as far as it will go.
Fit a second TRIM tube and slide up as far as it will
go.
Repeat for the other 3 corners.
2
BACK CORNER TRIMS
P11
PARTS NEEDED
3
Plan View
2
Rear Kick
End Kick
Upright leg
TRIM pipe
Fitting the hollow
tube
Aluminium corner trims
You also need: 2 bags
marked as TRIM-4 x 2

Support wires can
share same hole as
support bracket
The AX5 model has 4 wide full length
shelves.
The BX5 and CX5 models have 8 wide
half length shelves.
P12
SHELVING
Lightly tap rawlplug inserts into both
ends of the tubular aluminium shelf
rods with a hammer.
Screw the support brackets on to
each end EXCEPT for the rod that
has the support wires.
For the rod with the support wires put
the spacer and the support wire onto
the screw BEFORE passing through
the bracket.
1
2
3
FITTING
HALF LENGTH
SHELF FITTING
The large number of holes in
the back leg allow the spacing
of the shelves to be easily
altered.
When the shelves are not
needed they can either be
removed or they can be
unhooked from the lower
fixing hole and hung flat
against the back using the
wires.
RAWLPLUG 2
WOOD SCREW 2
Located in packs: S-W2
YOU ALSO NEED
PER SHELF ROD:
Wide shelves:
miss one hole
Bottom shelf hung flat against the back
Note: A Pozidrive screwdriver will fit the screws best
Hook support wire into
top hole, then swing
shelf upward into the
hole. Make sure flat
face of shelf rod is
uppermost.
support bracket
support
wire
aluminium tubes
PARTS NEEDED
YOU ALSO NEED
PER COMPLETE SHELF:
NYLON SPACER 2
Located in packs: S-W2
Square rod
profile
Flat face is
uppermost

BX5 & CX5 models
795mm
AX5 model
795mm
WATERING
P13
xy
xx
x
yy
y
Bend bracket
down slightly
Use black strap through
hole to fix pipework to bracket.
z
'L' brackets need to be fitted inside the frame.
x - Use a nut and bolt to fix to the hole
y - Use the bolt hole on the centre staging rail
2
Right hand watering entry:
The double tee is configured for fitting to
the left hand end. To change to r/h entry,
twist the tee through 180 degrees.
4 Use the black straps to secure the watering system to the
'L'' shaped brackets and then strap the pipes to the end of
the frame using the hole in the leg. The long strap is used
to secure the pipe to the top leg at position ‘Z’ (BL5 ).
Fit the black grommet (from pack SCREW-H1) into the
unused irrigation hole at the opposite end of the unit.
NOZZLE ASSEMBLY AW5
(I-W-NA)
BW5/CW5
2
4
GREY PIPES AW5
BW5/CW5 4
6
ENTRY FITTING:
Nipple, adaptor, washer and
brass elbow
1
10MM BOLTS & NUT AW5
BW5
2
4
Located in pack: I-SP-2
PARTS NEEDED:
SINGLE TEE (KET) 2
BLANKING PLUG (KEB) 4
‘L’ BRACKET AL5
BW5/CW5 2
4
BLACK STRAPS (short)
BW5/CW5 (long)
6
1
DOUBLE TEE (I-W-CP) 1
TIP: Dip the end of the
grey pipe in water. For a
better fit, twist the pipes
as they are inserted.
Nozzle strapped to ‘L’
bracket
Fit the washer
onto the thread of
the adaptor, and
then fit the nipple
1
Push the
assembly
through the hole
from the inside
Screw the brass
elbow onto the
protruding thread
from the outside
Choose which end you would like the watering inlet.
Inlet and link pipe Double tee
Blanking grommet
Bend bracket down
y
'L' brackets need to be fitted inside the frame.
x - Use a nut and bolt to fix to the hole
y - Use the bolt hole on the centre staging rail
2 Fit the irrigation
system as shown.
The grey tubes push
into the black
fittings. Ensure the
open face of the
grey nozzle faces
into the frame.
3
Inlet and link pipe Double tee
Blanking grommet
1 Choose which end you would like the watering inlet.
Twist here for
r/h end fitting
Finished tee for
r/h end fitting

P14
FITTING THE LINER
1
2
The black plastic liner (W65-5M) goes in the
FRONT and REAR bottom and centre rails only.
Using the strips of double sided tape press liner
down so that it LIES FLAT at the bottom of the
channel - trim with a knife if necessary.
THE DOORS WILL NOT SLIDE PROPERLY
IF THE LINER IS NOT FLAT
To make the top glass slide more
easily, rub candle wax onto the
glass bearers. Also wax the black
and white liners.
3
LINER
1
2
3
2
The white liner (W66-2M) fits on the inside vertical
face of top FRONT rail only. This is a loose fit so
strips of double sided tape are included to secure it
until the glass is in place.
LINER
1
2
FITTING THE CHANNEL LINER
LINER
WAX
Before sticking the tape,
clean the aluminium of
any oil traces to promote
adhesion.

FITTING THE HANDLES
P15
FITTING THE HANDLES
top edge of
glass pane
handle
15mm
Work the handle fully
onto the glass.
DO NOT lift the glass by
the handle.
1
TIP: Do not try and
slide the 'clip' on from
the top or bottom
First w ipe the edge
of the glass w here
the handle w ill fit
w ith a w et cloth.
Then slide handle over
edge of the glass,
starting at the top
corner of the handle.
2
First wipe the edge of the
glass where the handle will fit
with a wet cloth.
Then slide the handle over
the edge of the glass, starting
at the top corner of the
handle.
handle
Work the handle fully onto the
glass.
DO NOT lift the glass by the
handle
SEE PAGE 15 FOR WHICH GLASS SHEETS
NEED HANDLES
‘C’
sheet
Sheets requiring one handle 4
Sheets requiring two handles 4
handle
HANDLES
The right hand glass sheets
always have 1 handle.
The left hand glass sheets
always have 2 handles.
WARNING
If broken, toughened glass will fragment safely.
If the edges are knocked or chipped the glass will
spontaneously fragment. This is a natural occurrence due
to the toughening process. Care should be taken when
moving or cleaning, not to damage the edge of the glass.
When placing the glass in the frame, ensure that the glass
is securely placed in the runners before letting go of the
glass.
Work on handle from
side edge
Handle fitted with 15mm
gap Sheet with 2 handles Sheet with 1 handle
TIP: Do not try and slide
the handle on from the
top or bottom
TIP: Always grip the
handle in the CENTRE
when sliding
When fitting the handles, place the glass on a
table or timber battens.
NEVER PLACE THE GLASS DIRECTLY ON
CONCRETE OR SLABS

AX5 3’4” Exbury
A 750mm x 750mm Qty: 4
B 750mm x 500mm Qty: 2
C 750mm x 500mm Qty: 8
BX5 5’0” Exbury
A 750mm x 750mm Qty: 4
B 750mm x 500mm Qty: 3
C 750mm x 750mm Qty: 8
CX5 6’5” Exbury
A 750mm x 750mm Qty: 4
B 750mm x 500mm Qty: 4
C 750mm x 965mm Qty: 8
Top and end glass (A & B) have no handles
P16
FITTING THE GLASS
CENTRE STAGING
If you wish to fit the staging glass (453mm x 700mm) sheets place these on the centre staging rails before glazing the
frame. Centre staging is in glass packs GT-SWA or GT-SWB.
FITTING HANDLES
Fit the handles to the glass before fitting into the frame. Right hand panels always have a single handle on the right
hand side of the sheet. Left hand panels have two handles, one on each side.
FITTING THE GLASS
To fit the glass push the sheet into the deeper top channel, then lower into the bottom channel (A). Make sure the glass
is firmly in the bottom channel before letting go. When putting the sheets in the frame, put the first sheet in at the right
hand end. The second sheet will fit in front of the first sheet and overlap the first panel by approx. 1” (2cm).
SLIDING THE FRONT AND REAR GLASS
When closed, both panels will tuck behind the corner trims to keep them secure. Before sliding the right hand panel
open, slide the left hand panel open by approx 1” to release it from behind the corner trim.
B
B
C
C
C
C
A
A
C
C
C
C
Centre staging fitted
A. Fitting the glass
Glass in channel with two Roof glass overlapping

Take one of the corner trims and push it up into the top
channel and the 'h' section.
Swing the corner trim in so that it is vertical and drop it
into the channel below. At this point the trim will be loose.
Slide the front glass door out of the way. Take one of the
hollow tubes contained in the pack marked 'TRIM'. From
the front of the frame, push the tube between the
framework and the corner trim. Slide the tube downwards
as far as it will go.
Insert a second hollow tube and repeat the action, but
this time push the tube up as far as it will go.
These tubes keep the corner trim firmly in place, and act
as a stop for the sliding doors.
Repeat for the other 3 corners
1
2
3
4
Front Kick
End Kick
Plan View
w
w
3
2
1
TRIM pipe
BLACK ‘WEDGES’
The small black thimble
wedges (w) are designed
to be pushed into the top
channels of the end glass to
stop the glass moving. Use
two wedges per sheet of
glass
Located in: ALL SCREW PACKS
FRONT CORNER TRIMS
P17
PARTS NEEDED
You also need: 2 bags
marked as TRIM-4 x 2
Front Kick
w
w
3
2
1
Corner trim in place Fitting the hollow
tube
Aluminium corner trims

P18
TROUBLESHOOTING
CORNER TRIMS WILL NOT FIT The most common cause of this problem is the end glass protruding over the front leg. This is
normally caused because the frame work is not square against the wall. See page 7.
GLASS STICKS TOGETHER This is normally due to the handles not being put on the right side of the glass. See page 12 for
details of where the handles should be fitted to the glass.
If the glass has stuck together, push the two sheets to the back of the channel, then slowly pull
the front sheet of glass forward from one end. This will release the suction between the sheets.
HANDLES COME OFF As the handles are of a clamp design they can be pulled off if too much force is applied to them.
If the glass has stuck together due to moisture, or if the glass does not slide smoothly, this will
strain the clip part of the handle and cause it to come off.
Ensure that the channels and the glass are kept clean at all times to minimise the sliding force
needed. Candle wax applied to the channel and the underside of the glass will also help the
sliding action. Also check that the handles have been fitted correctly. See page 12 for full
instructions.
Handles can be rejuvenated by placing them in hot water, cleaning them carefully, then
squeezing the clip together while the plastic is still warm. Leave to cool before fitting.
If handles come off frequently either purchase some new handles from Access or use a glue
such as 'liquid nails' or 'no more nails' to permanently glue the handles to the glass.
SHELVES WILL NOT FIT INTO THE BACK LEGS Check that the back legs have been fitted the right way round - see page 2.
Check that dimension A = B - see page 7.
LOUVRE VENT DOES NOT FULLY CLOSE ON COLD
DAYS
Loosen the two screws which hold the automatic opener to the vent. Push the opener up as far
as it will go. Retighten the 2 screws.
If the unit still does not fully close, lubricate the opener mechanism and all the pivot points with
WD-40
WATERING INLET LEAKS Try tightening the inlet fitting as it needs to be tight to seal.
GLASS FALLS OUT OF THE LOWER LEVEL Ensure that the centre rail has the deeper channel at the bottom.

NOTES ON USING YOUR FRAME
P19
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Every Spring take the glass out of the greenhouse and wash glass and framework with warm soapy water.
Lubricate the automatic louvre vent bi-monthly and remove if subject to very heavy frosts.
When inserting the glass, always check that the glass is properly seated in its top and bottom channels before letting go of the sheet.
CHECK THE TIGHTNESS of all bolts regularly, especially in very windy areas or powder coated frames.
CROP ROTATION Suggestions for suitable crops and sowing dates given in the free Access Growing Guide
VENTILATION In cold weather gentle ventilation can be given by sliding the four front sheets of glass to give 2-3" (5-8cm) gap at each
corner.
In warmer weather allow a gap on the top sheets as well. In very hot weather open all the sheets of glass.
To ensure that the correct temperature is maintained use a thermometer inside the greenhouse. You can completely remove the top
sheets in summer. Access shading will help keep temperatures down, and stop birds etc getting inside. The Access Automatic Vent will
look after ventilation - automatically!
GALES The greenhouse must be kept fully closed in rough weather.
GLASS CHANNELS Ensure that this is kept free from debris and allows the glass to slide smoothly. Periodically lubricate the running
edge of the glass with a wax candle.
SNOW If snow is very heavy - avoid letting it build up on the roof
SHELVING Stand pot plants on saucers, or use optional shelf covers which incorporate a layer of capillary matting to absorb excess
water when watering. Alternatively, stand the pots in empty seed trays.
CENTRE STAGING To accommodate tall plants slide one sheet over another or lift out completely.
WATERING SYSTEM The system accepts standard quick connectors. Turn the tap on slowly until the mist fills the greenhouse; too
much pressure will throw water on to the back wall. Leave on for 5 minutes, or ½ minute for damping down.
SITING Site on the sunniest place available. Anything from East through South to West is suitable. If it has to face North, don't despair, it
will be warmer in than outside! If you can fix to a brick or stone wall, you will get extra heat storage during the day.
REDUCING THE LENGTH If it is just too long for your ideal spot, it can be shortened. Re-drill the holes at one end of the rails - moving
them in by the amount you need to remove. Hacksaw off the surplus aluminium and shorten the shelf rods and irrigation pipe. The glass
will merely overlap more - don't try to cut toughened glass!