Gardeners Titan Squash Tunnel User manual

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Titan Squash Tunnel
Growing squash and melons on a trellis saves space, reduces disease problems and makes harvesting a breeze. The Squash Tunnel
is made from polyethylene-coated steel that will last for years to come. The polyethylene is non-degradable and provides a clean look
while protecting the steel from the elements. The steel tubing provides strength and durability, yet is also lightweight and easy to
assemble.
Parts Tools required
() Arches () Sure-Clips Phillips screwdriver
() Angled Supports () Netting Step Ladder (recommended)
() Staked Supports () Screws
() Male Cross Braces
() Female Cross Braces
() Short Cross Braces
Assembly
NOTE: You should have at least  people to help with assembly. We recommend
having  for the easiest assembly.
Step 1. Identify and organize all parts on a clean, level surface. NOTE: We
recommend assembling your Squash Tunnel at the spot you intend to install it.
Select a location to that is protected from high winds and is away from children’s
play areas. Important: The Squash Tunnel is not a children's play structure and
should not be climbed on.
Step 2. Slide a Male Cross Brace onto a Female Cross Brace (Figure ). Repeat until all
 Cross Braces are assembled.
Step 3. Slide an Angled Support onto both ends of each Arch (Figure ). Use your Phillips screwdriver to insert Screws
through the holes in the Angled Supports until the head of the Screw is flush with the Support.
Step 4. Stand the Arches upright and place an assembled Cross Brace along the top of them. Spread the Arches apart so there's one at
each end of the Cross Brace and one near the middle (Figure ).
Step 5. Attach the Cross Brace to each Arch, using the Sure-Clips and the instructions below:
Tip: When attaching a Cross Brace using the Sure-Clips, remember that the Cross Brace should
always be on the outside of the Arches and that the curved part of the Clips (Figure 4) will
always be facing towards the inside of the Squash Tunnel.
Slide the looped end of a Sure-Clip over one end of the Cross Brace (Figure ) and position it so
the curved part of the Clip fits around the closest Arch. Bend the open ends of the Clip around
the Cross Brace, securing the Sure-Clip into place. NOTE: This may take some extra strength as
the Clips are made to be tight. Repeat with the other outside Arch.
To attach the Cross
Brace to the
middle Arch,
slide the open
ends of the Sure-
Clip around the
Cross Support
and then follow
the instructions
above (Figure ).
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Male Cross
Brace
Female Cross
Brace
Figure 1
Figure 4
The curved part of the Sure-Clip will
always be facing towards the inside of
the Squash Tunnel.
Arches
Cross Support
Cross Brace
Arch
Sure-Clip
Cross Brace
Middle Arch
Sure-
Clip
Arch
Figure 3
Arch
Angled
Support
Angled
Support
Figure 2
Insert
Screw
here

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Step 6. Repeat Step  to attach  more Cross Braces to the spots shown in Figure
. NOTE: You should have  Cross Braces left.
Step 7. Repeat Step  again to attach a Short Cross Braces to each end of the
Tunnel, as shown in Figure .
Step 8. Carefully rotate the Frame onto its side and slide the Staked Supports
onto the attached Angled Supports (Figure ). Carefully rotate the Frame back
upright.
Step 9. Attach the  remaining Cross Braces to the newly attached Staked
Supports about -" from the bottom, so you have space to insert the
Staked Supports into the ground (Figure ).
Step 10. Carefully unfold the Netting and spread it over the Frame. NOTE: We
recommend using a Step Ladder or rotating the Frame onto its side again so
that you can reach. Loop the Netting into the hooks on the ends of the Cross
Braces to secure it (Figure ).
Step 11. Press the Staked Supports into the
ground at least -", making sure it is secure.
Your assembly is complete!
The Squash Tunnel frame is weatherproof
and may be left outdoors all year. However,
to increase the longevity of the Netting, we
recommend you store it in a protected location
during winter months if you experience cold
temperatures, snow or ice.
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Figure 8
Cross
Brace
Netting
hooks
Figure 7
Angled Supports
Staked
Supports
Cross Brace
Figure 5
Cross
Braces
Cross
Braces
Angled Support
Short Cross Brace
Figure 6