Alton Evolution Fusion 8ft Wide User manual

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04/18

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Contents:
Introduction
Base Preparation
Overview
Base Assembly
Side Assembly
Door Installation
Fixing Down
Gable Installation
Transom Window Installation
Ridge Installation
Eaves Plate Installation
Roof Frame Installation
Gable Soffit Installation
Roof Sheet Installation
Rear Fascia Installation
Trims & Cloaking Installation
Greenhouse Installation
Gutter Installation (Optional)
Roof Felt Installation
Barge Board Installation
Ridge Fascia Installation
Work Bench Installation (Optional)
Packing Lists
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Thank you for purchasing your new Alton building. We recommend you familiarise yourself
with the instructions and read all safety information before you commence assembly. This
instruction manual is also available online at www.greenhousepeople.co.uk in the technical
help section should you need to reprint it. Should you require any additional advice you can
always call us on 01782 385409.
Safety Warning
 Glass, aluminium and timber can potentially cause injury. Please ensure you wear protective
goggles, gloves, headgear and suitable footwear when assembling and glazing the building.
 Please remember that glass is fragile and should be handled with extreme care. Always clear
up and dispose of any breakages immediately.
 Do not assemble the greenhouse/workshop in high winds.
 DIY assembly - For safety reasons and ease of assembly, we recommend that this greenhouse
and workshop is assembled by a minimum of two people.
 Please clear all lying snow from the greenhouse roof as it can cause the roof to buckle or
collapse.
Site Preparation
 When selecting a site for your building, it is vital that you choose as flat and level an area as
possible.
 A concrete or slabbed base will provide the most solid foundation. A slabbed base would be
our preferred choice as this helps with drainage.
 Avoid placing your greenhouse under trees or in other vulnerable locations.
 To minimise the risk of wind damage, try to select as sheltered a site as possible, e.g. beside a
hedgerow or garden fence.
Additional Considerations
 Please bear in mind that assembling your building can be time consuming. You may need to
spread the construction over two or more days. We recommend that you avoid leaving the
building partially glazed. If you ever have to leave your greenhouse half assembled and not
anchored down, weigh it down with slabs or bags of sand to stop the wind moving it.
 You will find it helpful to prepare a large, clean and clear area in which to work in. A garage
floor or flat lawn area is ideal.
 If you have arranged for someone to install your greenhouse for you, please check that all
components are included and are correct before your fitter comes on site. Most parts are
numbered and can be identified by a stamp or removable label. Alternatively, the
components can be identified by lengths detailed in the packing list in your main cardboard
box.
 Remember this is a natural timber product. Cedarwood can vary from white through shades
of pink to dark brown colours, this natural variation is a characteristic of cedar. The wood will
soak up some water to start with and some staining may occur. This will settle down over
time and the greenhouse will really blend with its surroundings. If you want to avoid this
and give your greenhouse a more permanent finish you could apply an oil or spirit based
product (it would be best to do this before glazing!).
Introduction

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It is necessary to leave sufficient working room around your building when you're putting it up and
also to allow for maintenance and the possible need to replace a piece of glass in the future. If
possible try and leave a space of 2ft/610mm around the building.
Locate the building where there is maximum amount of sunlight and avoid if possible any shade
from trees, fences or other buildings. Over-hanging branches can be a particular nuisance and should
be avoided.
Choose a site where the building is relatively easy to get to and convenient to bring water to and
possibly a supply of electricity.
Finally, and most importantly, choose a site where your Alton building will look right so that it will
compliment your garden.
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SOIL
50mm
5 : 1
3’ X 2’ Slab (2” thick)
(900mm X 600mm)
Recommended
A
B
Slab Base Size (Recommended)
Note: The base should always be larger than your
building.
The measurements given in ‘A’ and ‘B’ should only
be used as a guide.
Building
Width
Building
Length A (mm) B (mm)
8’9.5” -
2684mm 6’5” - 1977mm 2700 2400
8’9.5” -
2684mm 8’6” - 2606mm 2700 3000
8’9.5” -
2684mm
10’7” -
3236mm 2700 3600
8’9.5” -
2684mm
12’8” -
3866mm 2700 4200
Base Preparation

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Overview
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4x 40mm Pan Head
(Stainless Steel)
5 x 80mm Countersunk
(Stainless Steel)
3.5 x 25mm Countersunk
(Stainless Steel)
Clout Nails 1/2in
02-1675 02-1680 02-1814EV0332 EV0336 02-1868 EV0334
02-5110
02-1816EV0367
11/2Countersunk
(Zinc plated)
To build you new Fusion greenhouse you will need the following tools:
Spirit Level Pozidrive No. 2 Screwdriver Bit
Pencil Cordless Screwdriver (2 would be ideal, 1 to drill and 1 to screw)
4mm Drill Bit Hammer
Hammer Drill Step ladders
7mm Masonry Bit
There are 9 types of screws used in the construction of the workshop. These are as follows:
This instruction manual uses the 8 x 8 Fusion model as an example, look
out for extra tables and diagrams with the correct part numbers for your
specific building. Use this instruction manual in conjunction with the main
greenhouse instruction, refer to the greenhouse instruction book when instructed.
You should use the image on the front cover as a reference as to what the building should look like
as you go along.
If you are going to treat the greenhouse yourself then it would be best to do it before you begin
building the frame.
When screwing through one piece of timber into another it is always recommended to pre-drill the
first piece. This will prevent the timber from splitting which could weaken the structure.
Glazing the structure is very simple but be very careful of the edges of the glass as the pane will
break into tiny pieces if you catch an edge on a hard surface such as concrete. You should also wear
suitable gloves when handling the glass (this also helps to keep it clean).
Option of glueing joints. This is not required for strength but you may do it if you wish. However
bear in mind if you ever intend to move or adapt the greenhouse in the future this would make it
very difficult. The best glue for this would be Polyurethane Wood Adhesive. Take care when
applying this, you only need a very small amount as the glue expands to fill the joint. If you use too
much it may seep out of the joint and could be unsightly! Try a test piece before you start.
Read through the rest of this manual before starting, you are less likely to miss something
doing this and you will have a better understanding of how it all works.
Panel Pin 30 X 1.6mm
(Stainless Steel)
4 x 50mm Pan Head
(Stainless Steel)
5 x 40mm Countersunk
(Zinc plated)
5 x 60mm Countersunk
(Zinc plated)
5 x 80mm Countersunk
(Zinc plated)

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Base Assembly
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With help stand the
base sections on the shorter
edge in the location you want your
workshop, slide together making sure the
top surface of the floor boards are flush. Fix
with 60mm countersunk screws (diagram 2).
Check page 7 opposite for the recommended
layout of the base relevant to your building.
60mmScrew
Once all the base sections have been fixed
together, again with help, lower the assembly
down to the floor. Adjust the position of the
floor to suite and check the level. If the base is
not level use packers to correct this (diagram 3).
N.B. If the base is not level this will make the
whole assembly more complicated as panels
will not line up as intended and it’s likely
windows and doors will not operate correctly.
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Diagram 3
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Base Assembly
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Diagrams 4 to 7 show an exploded base layout depending on the building size. Floor boards should
always run in-line with the ridge and eaves bar.
Diagram 4
Diagram 5
Diagram 6
Diagram 7
4ft wide x 8ft long
Workshop
4ft wide x 10ft
long Workshop
4ft wide x
12ft long
Workshop
ABA0166 ABA0165
ABA0166 ABA0166
ABA0166 ABA0165 ABA0166
ABA0166 ABA0166 ABA0166
4ft wide x 6ft long
Workshop

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Side Assembly
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Diagrams 8 to 11 show an exploded top view of the
recommended side layout depending on the building size.
Diagram 7
Diagram 8
Diagram 9
Diagram 10
4ft wide x 6ft
long Workshop
4ft wide x 8ft
long Workshop
4ft wide x 10ft
long Workshop
4ft wide x 12ft
long Workshop
Door
Window
Window
Window
Window
Door
Door
Door
ABA0188
ABA0202
ABA0189
ABA0188
ABA0187
ABA0187
ABA0202 ABA0202
ABA0188
ABA0188
ABA0188
ABA0189
ABA0188
ABA0189
ABA0202 ABA0202
ABA0188 ABA0188
ABA0187
ABA0187
ABA0202 ABA0202
ABA0188
ABA0189
ABA0188 ABA0188 ABA0188
ABA0188
The workshop panels are
interchangeable, therefore
you can position the door
or windows in any of the
wide panel positions.
However if you have the
optional workbench you
may want to consider
where this will be
positioned first.
Top View
Top View
Top View
Top View
Window
Window
Window

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Side Assembly
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Before you place any of the
panels remember to
remove the transit blocks
from the bottom of the
panels (diagram 12), once
removed be careful not to
damage the cladding.
Position the first panel
onto the base (diagram 13).
Its best to start at the rear
of the building with the
large plain panel.
You can then offer up the
next panel adjacent to it.
The rear panel meets the
inside face of the side panel
(diagram 15). Drill pilot
holes and fix together with
four 80mm countersunk
zinc plated screws (02-
1868), diagram 15.
Diagram 11
Diagram 13
Diagram 14
Diagram 15
Dia. 13
Dia. 15
Do NOT fix the side panels to the
base at this stage. This is done
later in the assembly process.
Section
Internal
Diagram 12
Side
Rear
80mmScrew

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Side Assembly
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Work your way around the building installing the panels as per the diagrams on page 8. When fixing
the panels make sure you pull them together tightly (you can even clamp them if that’s easier)
before fixing (diagram 17). On a straight jointed panel the internal surfaces should always be flush.
Its also important that the tops of the panels are level/flush.
Diagram 16
Diagram 17
Dia. 17
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Door Installation
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Before you can install the door
section you need to fit the door
handle. Slide the spindle through the
lock to give you the position of the
handle on the door. Fix the handle
with the 3.5 x 25mm countersunk
screws supplied (diagram 20).
Before you offer the door up to the
assembly you need to remove the
transit rail from the bottom of the
door panel (diagram 19).
Diagram 18
Diagram 19
Diagram 20
Dia. 19
Dia. 20
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Door Installation
Slot the door panel into position and
fix with 80mm countersunk screws,
remember to drill pilot holes first.
Diagram 21
Diagram 22

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Fixing Down
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With all the panels in place you can now check everything is square and parallel. Do this by checking
the internal diagonal measurement corner to corner are equal, also make sure the sides are in line.
You can then fix the side panels to the floor. Drill pilot holes and fix with 40mm countersunk zinc
plated screws (02-1816).
Large plain panels with the diagonal bracing need 4 fixing per panel (diagram 23).
Small panels only need 2 fixings while the window panels also need 4 fixing. The door panel has one
fixing either side of the door, make sure the door operates correctly and everything lines up before
fixing down.
Diagram 23

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Gable Installation
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Now position the gable section (ABA0182) above the door. Line the
end of the bottom rail up with the outside of the softwood frame
on the side panel (diagram 26).
Make sure the internal surfaces
are flush before fixing.
Diagram 25
Diagram 28
Diagram 27
Dia. 26
Dia. 28
Drill pilot holes
and fix down with 60mm
countersunk screws (02-5110) shown
by the arrows below. It is correct for the
end of the gable to be out of alignment
with the side panel shown in diagram 28.
Repeat this for the rear gable.
ABA0182
ABA0182
ABA0182
Internal
Diagram 26
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Transom Window Installation
Begin installing the transom windows by placing the first section up against the
front gable section. The end of the
transom window should be
flush with the softwood
frame (diagram
30).
Diagram 29
Diagram 31
Diagram 32
Dia. 30
Diagram 30
Dia. 32
ABA0222
ABA0222
ABA0182
ABA0183
Fix the transom window from the inside
through the upright of the gable section
(diagram 31). Drill pilot holes and fix
with 80mm zinc plated countersunk
screws. Be careful to avoid the glass! 8
ABA0222
ABA0182
ABA0222
ABA0182
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Transom Window Installation
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Place the next section alongside the first. Make sure the frames are flush with each
other, drill a pilot hole and fix with an
80mm countersunk stainless
steel screw (diagram
34).
Diagram 35
Diagram 33
Diagram 34
Once all the transom window frames
are connected you can fix down
through the cill section into the top of
the side panels. Check that the groove
under the cill section is inline with the
front face of the softwood frame below
(diagram 32). Drill pilot holes and fix
with 80mm countersunk stainless steel
screws (diagram 35). Large transom
frames (ABA0222) should have 3
fixings and small transom frames
(ABA0221) should have 2.
Dia. 34
ABA0222
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Ridge Installation
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Now fit the ridge plate on top of the transom
windows. You can identify your specific ridge
plate in the table opposite. Drill 2 pilot holes
in each end of the ridge plate and fix with 80mm countersunk zinc plated screws (diagram 37).
Next drill pilot holes through the notched sections of the ridge plate (diagram 38). Drill these slightly
off-centre as you need to screw into this area later. Again fix with 80mm zinc plated screws.
Diagram 37
Diagram 36
Diagram 38
Dia. 37 Dia. 38
PartNo.PartDescription
AB0595FramingRidgePlate6ftLong1890mm
AB0596FramingRidgePlate8ftLong2520mm
AB0597FramingRidgePlate10ftLong3150mm
AB0598FramingRidgePlate12ftLong3780mm
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Eaves Plate Installation
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Next you can fit the eaves plate to the top of the
side sections. Slot this in between the two
gable sections. It should be flush with the
softwood frame on the inside with the notches
facing upwards (diagram 37). The groove along
its length goes at the bottom and should line
up with the softwood frame below on the
outside (diagram 41).
Drill pilot holes at each end of the eaves plate
and between each slot then fix with 80mm
countersunk zinc plated screws.
X-ray
Diagram 39
Diagram 40
Diagram 41
PartNo.PartDescription
AB0575FramingEavesPlate6ftLong1802mm
AB0576FramingEavesPlate8ftLong2432mm
AB0577FramingEavesPlate10ftLong3062mm
AB0578FramingEavesPlate12ftLong3692mm
Dia. 40
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Roof Frame Installation
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With the ridge plate and eaves plate now installed you can start fitting the roof rafters. These slot
into the ridge and eaves plates, make sure the rafters are tight up to the ridge and likewise tight into
the eaves before fixing. To prevent movement or twist drill 2 pilot holes in each end and fix with
80mm countersunk zinc plated screws (diagram 43 & 44).
Diagram 42
Diagram 43 Diagram 44
AB0615
AB0615
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Roof Frame Installation
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With all the roof bars in place you can now fit the purlins. These slot into the notches in the roof
rafters and the gable end sections (diagram 46). Drill pilot holes and fix with 60mm countersunk
screws.
Diagram 46
Diagram 45
PartNo.PartDesicription
AB0610FramingRoofPurlin6ftLong1890mm
AB0611FramingRoofPurlin8ftLong2520mm
AB0612FramingRoofPurlin10ftLong3150mm
AB0613FramingRoofPurlin12ftLong3780mmm
Dia. 46
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