Grandio GRA-812BR-GR User manual

GREENHOU S E S
GRANDIO
GREENHOUSE USER MANUAL
© 2013 Grandio Greenhouses, Backyard Living Source Inc. All rights reserved
Model GRA-812BR-GR
8x12 GRANDIO ELITE

GREENHOU S E S
GRANDIO
Before you begin take time to complete this check list.
Take inventory of all parts using the parts list at the back of this manual.
Be cautious where you place the polycarbonate panels as they will burn grass
or plants if left on top of them in direct sunlight. Note that clear film side of
panels should always face the sun and opal film side faces inside greenhouse.
Plan out when and where you are going to place the greenhouse, we recom-
mend that you place it in an area that will receive direct sunlight and will be
protected from the wind as much as possible
It will take at least (2) people to put the greenhouse together.
Before your build, make sure you are allowed to build it! Consult all building
codes, as well as City or Municipality ordinances and HOA’s, as you may need
a permit or documentation before you build.
Contact your insurance company to make sure your Grandio Greenhouse will
be covered on your policy.
Call your local utilities companies before digging.
Do not attempt to begin construction on a windy day.
Your greenhouse should be built on a flat level surface allowing for drainage.
Read this entire manual to get familiar with all pieces and parts prior to
beginning assembly. Follow the steps outlined in the order presented!
Save this owner’s manual for future
reference and if you need our help.
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT at:
1-866-928-3150
Hours: 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. Monday through
Friday (Mountain Standard Time)
Backyard Living Source
9543 W. Emerald St., Suite 101
Boise, ID 83704
www.grandiogreenhouses.com
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY
Dear Valued Customer,
We would like to congratulate you on your new
Grandio Greenhouse purchase. We are confident
that you have made the right decision in choos-
ing Grandio. Our greenhouses are made with
high quality aluminium and polycarbonate and
will last for many garden seasons to come.
Please take the time to carefully read this
instruction manual for an easier and more
enjoyable assembly experience.
Cheers!
Grandio Greenhouses
1

IMPORTANT! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.
To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this product without following the instructions carefully. Check entire box and
inside all packing material for parts and/or additional instruction materials. Before beginning assembly, read the instruc-
tions and identify all parts using the hardware identifier and parts list on pages 35-40. Complete assembly and
proper usage are essential to reduce the risk of accident or injury when using your Grandio Greenhouse.
CAUTION: Do not leave polycarbonate panels laying on grass or leave in the sun or extreme heat, keep in a cool
dry place until they are to be installed!! (May cause burning to plants or grass if left directly on top of them, also may
damage panels due to the protective lm adhering to panels.)
• Remove approximately 2 inches of lm from all polycarbonate sheet edges before installing. Remove all protective lm immedi-
ately after the construction is completed. Clear film side of panels should always face the sun and opal film side faces inside.
• Due to shipping, the grooves of some of the aluminum proles may be too small to insert into the polycarbonate sheet, you may
carefully use a screwdriver to pry the framework open so the polycarbonate sheet can be inserted smoothly.
• Do not use or store hot objects such as grills, blow torches, welding equipment, etc. in or near your greenhouse.
• Do not allow children or pets to play in greenhouse or in the set up area until assembly is complete.
• If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.
• A clean level surface is essential to maintaining the solid integrity of the structure, Install the base correctly as described in
manual. Please anchor the greenhouse down to a rm and level base.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED FOR ASSEMBLY
• Tape Measure • Step Ladder • Masking Tape
• Level • Work Gloves • Safety Glasses
• Carpenter Square • Flathead Screwdriver • 10mm Wrench
• At Least 2 Adults • No. 1, 2 and 3 Phillips Screwdrivers
GRANDIO
TIP When you see this icon
pay special attention to
the helpful tips we have provided that will
make installation more ecient.
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PREPARE A FOUNDATION FOR YOUR
GRANDIO GREENHOUSE
Before assembling your new greenhouse a proper
foundation must be prepared. A number of anchor-
ing options are acceptable, based on wind and
ground conditions in your area.
It is extremely important to have the area prepared
and leveled for installation of your greenhouse prior
to starting the assembly of your Grandio Greenhouse.
Decide at this time the nal orientation of your
Greenhouse. We recommend that you place your
greenhouse in a location where it will receive the
most direct sunlight and will be best protected from
wind and storm conditions.
Go to www.grandiogreenhouses.com for founda-
tion ideas and tour our online learning center for tips
and tricks for putting your greenhouse together.
Transparent Film
Opal White Film
Polycarbonate
Panels
Sun
Remove approximately 2 inches of lm on both sides of
each panel prior to installation. Remove all lm immedi-
ately after assembly is complete. The UV-Protected side
is covered with transparent lm and must face toward
the sun. The side covered in opal lm will always face
the interior of the greenhouse.
IMPORTANT: POLYCARBONATE PANELS
3
8X12 GRANDIO ELITE BARN STYLE
GREENHOUSE DIMENSIONS
ROOF PEAK HEIGHT
1
3
/
4
”
GUTTERS
54”
EAVE HEIGHT
DOOR HEIGHT
99”
44”
146”
74”
96”
8X8
LEFT SIDE

BACK
FRONT
620
LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE
4
603C
L08D
603D
601B
601B
620 604-R
601A-FL 601A-FR
601B
601B
619
L08D
603C
603E
602C
602D 602D
601B
601B 601B
601B
L08B-X
601A-B
L08B
603C603C
601A-B
L08B-X
622 622
604-L
602A
602A
602A
602A
602A
602A
602B
602B
602B
602B
602B
602B
609 609 609 609
607
L21
610610
630 630
610
610
630
630
601A-B
601A-B
601A-FL 601A-FR
L08A-X L08A-X
L08C-X
L08C-X
609 609
610 630 609 609
610
630
L08A
622-L 622-R
603C 603C
L08C
L08C-X
603C/616
618
603C/616
618
L08C-X
L08C
623B
623B
623B 623B
606
606
606
606
606
606
606
606 Y7
Y7
Y7
Y7
Y7
Y7
Y7
Y7
Y8
Y8
Y8
Y11
Y9 Y10 Y10 Y9
Y8
Y8
Y8
Y11
Y11
Y11
Y11
Y11
Y11
Y11
Y3-1 Y3-1
Y2-2Y2-2
Y6 Y6
Y6 Y6Y1 Y1
Y1 Y1Y1 Y1
Y4-1 Y4-2
Y5-1 Y5-2
8x12 REPEATS THIS SECTION
ON BOTH SIDES
8x12 REPEATS THIS SECTION
ON BOTH SIDES
This diagram shows the 8x8 Grandio, for the
8x12 Grandio you will repeat the middle section
of the sides as shown below on LEFT SIDE and
RIGHT SIDE.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION STEPS
STEP ONE: BASE ASSEMBLY
STEP TWO: FRONT ASSEMBLY
STEP THREE: BACK ASSEMBLY
STEP FOUR: MIDDLE ASSEMBLY
STEP FIVE: DOOR ASSEMBLY
GREENHOU S E S
GRANDIO©
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STEP ONE
Outdoor
Ground
Assembly
W06 must be buried in ground.
BASE KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Base
S03 BOLT
W06
Base
S03 BOLT
Base Deck or
Patio
Assembly
W06
Base
Base
S03 BOLTS03 BOLT
DECK OR PATIO
INSTALLATION
W06
Base
GRANDIO
TIP Make sure base is squared
and level before setting
anchor into concrete. Use a measuring tape
to ensure all corners are the same. Use level
on all four sides.
**BASE MUST BE LEVEL & SQUARE, FOUNDATION MUST BE PROPERLY ANCHORED PRIOR TO GREENHOUSE ASSEMBLY
B
W06/W07 must be cut for patio or deck installation
Drill holes in bottom of base to allow for proper fastener to pass
through prior to moving forward with assembly. You determine and
aquire proper fastener prior to installation.
OR
Use: Quikrete fast setting
concrete to anchor base.
Pour in Quikrete and water
no mixing required.
(Not Included). Base
S03 BOLT
W06
Base
S03 BOLT
W06/W07 Must Be Modified
Use a Hacksaw or Tinsnip to
cut down the length of W06
and W07,then install cut side
down to level surface.
W07
W07
W08
Base
W08
W07
W06/W07 * Must be cut ush with
frame. Use decking screws or
concrete anchors to attach base.
(Fasteners not included).
W06
W06/W07 * Must be
inserted into the ground,
and secured with concrete.
CUT
CUT

Before you begin take time to complete this check list.
Take inventory of all parts using the parts list at the back of this manual.
Be cautious where you place the polycarbonate panels as they will burn grass
or plants if left on top of them in direct sunlight. Note that clear film side of
panels should always face the sun and opal film side faces inside greenhouse.
Plan out when and where you are going to place the greenhouse, we recom-
mend that you place it in an area that will receive direct sunlight and will be
protected from the wind as much as possible
It will take at least (2) people to put the greenhouse together.
Before your build, make sure you are allowed to build it! Consult all building
codes, as well as City or Municipality ordinances and HOA’s, as you may need
a permit or documentation before you build.
Contact your insurance company to make sure your Grandio Greenhouse will
be covered on your policy.
Call your local utilities companies before digging.
Do not attempt to begin construction on a windy day.
Your greenhouse should be built on a flat level surface allowing for drainage.
Read this entire manual to get familiar with all pieces and parts prior to
beginning assembly. Follow the steps outlined in the order presented!
Save this owner’s manual for future
reference and if you need our help.
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT at:
1-866-928-3150
Hours: 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. Monday through
Friday (Mountain Standard Time)
Backyard Living Source
9543 W. Emerald St., Suite 101
Boise, ID 83704
www.grandiogreenhouses.com
FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
This picture shows the inside view of front section fully assembled.
GRANDIO
TIP Lay at on ground to
assemble the front frame of
your greenhouse. If possible try to nd a
shady area protected from the wind. Panels
can burn grass and plants if in direct light.
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STEP TWO
GRANDIO
TIP We recommend watching
our how to assembly videos
with tricks and tips for easier assembly and
installation of your Grandio Greenhouse at:
www.grandiogreenhouses.com
603C
L08D
603D
601B
601B
604-L
601A-FR 601A-FL
601B
601B
619
L08D
603C
603E
604-R
Y3-1
Y3-2
Y2 Y1
Y2-2 Y2-1

FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
601B
601B
603E
S05
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STEP TWO
2.1 Prethread all S05 screws into the WG01
and WG02’s for ease of installation.
2.2 Use WG01 bracket to attach the (2)
601B’s together with the 603E, secure
parts with the S05 screws provided see .
2.3 Install WG02’s into (2) 601B’s then
tighten S05 screws when extrusions are
completely tight see . Note: the fat end of
the WG02 will always be on the bottom side.
GRANDIO
TIP BOLT INSTALLATION TIP:
Locate all nuts and bolts, pre
thread and place in the groove of the
extrusion to make installation easier. Move
up or down for exact placement.
Inside View
601B
601B 601B
601B
603E
601B
WG01
WG02 WG02
WG02
WG01

FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
2.4 Insert polycarbonate panels Y3-2 and
Y3-1 into place as shown in .
2.5: Attach 603E and 603D with W04
and S04/ML01 fasteners as shown in .
2.6 Attach the 603D to the 601B’s
using the W04-1’s with the S04/ML01
fasteners on both sides as shown in .
Y3-1
Y3-2
601B
601B 601B
601B
603E
WG01
WG02
WG02
603D W04
W04-1 W04-1
S04
ML01
W04 603E
603D
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STEP TWO
W04-1 603D
601B
GRANDIO
TIP Transparent Film
Outside Greenhouse
Opal White Film
Inside Greenhouse
Polycarbonate
Panel
Sun
GRANDIO
TIP BOLT INSTALLATION TIP:
Locate all nuts and bolts, pre
thread and place in the groove of the
extrusion to make installation easier. Move
up or down for exact placement.

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STEP TWO
2.7 View diagrams and attach the (2) 604’s and (2)
601A’s to the 619.
shows where the corner pieces attach to 619.
shows where the door frame attaches to the 619.
S04
ML01
604-L
619
INSIDE DOOR FRAME
TIP: If necessary you may use a screwdriver to wedge behind the
bolt head. This prevents bolt from falling into the track.
S04
601A-FR
ML01
619
INSIDE Inside View
601A-FL
601A-FR
604-R 604-L
619
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
INSIDE OUTSIDE
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
OUTSIDE
INSIDE
GRANDIO
TIP Make sure the small screw
hole on the 601A face to
the sides of greenhouse for future installa-
tion of the rain gutter downspout attach-
ment .
FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
Inside View

Polycarbonate panel
606
619
GRANDIO
TIP Transparent Film
Outside Greenhouse
Opal White Film
Inside Greenhouse
Polycarbonate
Panel
Sun
Inside View
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STEP TWO
Y2 Y1
604-L604-R
619 606
606
601A-FL
601A-FR
OUTSIDE
2.8 Attach 606 to 619, this will hold the
polycarbonate panels in place. If it seems too
tight slide ngers or a screw driver along
edges, gently stretching the 606 to allow
room for panels to t .
2.9 Insert Y1 and Y2 polycarbonate panels
into place, make sure Y1 and Y2 slide com-
pletely into 606 as show in .
2.10 Attach (2) 603C’s to (2) L08D’s,then to
601A’s and 604’s using S04/ML01 fasteners,
make sure it is snug with the tops of Y2 and
Y1 panels and tighten fasteners. See .
2.11 Insert the Y2-2 and Y2-1 polycarbonate
panels as shown in .
S04/
ML01
603C
L08D
601A 604
603C
L08D
604-L 601A-FL
601A-FR
L08D
603C
604-R
Y2 Y1
Y2-2 Y2-1
FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

2.12 Move roof and front section together
and align the WG02’s into the 601A’s, and the
W04-2’s into the 604’s. Insure a snug t
between the WG02’s, 601B’s and 601A’s and
then tighten the S05 screw as shown in .
Tighten the W04-2’s with the S04 /ML01 nut
and bolt as shown in .
2.13 Attach the L08A-X to L08D and 604 to
square front section loosen S04/ML01
attached to the bottom of the (2) 604’s,
square the frame with carpenter square or use
a measuring tape to make sure corner mea-
surements are the same, tighten L08A-X’s to
hold squareness as shown in .
603C
L08D
604-L
601A-FR
601A-FL
619
L08D
603C
604-R
Y2 Y1
Y2-2 Y2-1
FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
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STEP TWO
Y3-1
Y3-2
601B 601B
Inside View
W04-2
W04-2
WG02 WG02
S04
ML01
L08A-X L08A-X
W04-2
604
603D
S04
ML01
609-Localizer
Fat End
UP
Profile View
601B
601A
L08A-X
601A-FL S04
ML01
603D
603C L08D

This image shows the inside view of the back wall assembly.
BACK ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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STEP THREE
GRANDIO
TIP BOLT INSTALLATION TIP:
Locate all nuts and bolts, pre
thread and place in the groove of the
extrusion to make installation easier. Move
up or down for exact placement.
Inside View
GRANDIO
TIP Make sure the UV coated
side of the panel faces
outward as indicated on the panels. Avoid
placing the polycarbonate panels in the sun
or near plants until fully assembled.
GRANDIO
TIP Transparent Film
Outside Greenhouse
Opal White Film
Inside Greenhouse
Polycarbonate
Panel
Sun WG01
L08B
603C603C
602C
602D 602D
603C 603C
601A
601A
L08B-X L08B-X
L08A
601B601B
601B
601B
601B
WG02 WG02
606 606
Y1 Y1Y1 Y1
Y4-1
Y5-1Y5-2
Y4-2
WG02 WG02

BACK CONTINUED
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STEP THREE
WG01
601B
601B
603E
S05
3.1 Prethread all S05 screws into the
WG01 and WG02.
3.2 Use the WG01 bracket to attach the
(2) 601B’s together, secure parts by
sliding the WG01 into the 601B’s as
shown in diagram .
3.3 Install WG02’s to connect (2) 601B’s
when rmly placed between the extru-
sions tighten the S05 screws, see .
GRANDIO
TIP BOLT INSTALLATION TIP:
Locate all nuts and bolts, pre
thread and place in the groove of the
extrusion to make installation easier. Move
up or down for exact placement.
Inside View
601B
601B 601B
601B
WG01
WG02
WG02
601B
WG02

Y1Y1Y1Y1
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STEP THREE
601A-B601A-B
L08A
602C
602D 602D
BACK CONTINUED
3.4 Attach (2) 601A-B’s to L08A using S04/ML01
fastener as shown in diagram .
Attach (2) 602D’s to L08A using S04/ML01 fasteners
as shown in diagram .
Attach 603C to L08A using S04/ML01 fastener as
shown in diagram .
3.5 Attach the (4) 606’s to the L08A as shown in .
3.6 Insert the Y4 polycarbonate panels into the
grooves of 601A, 602D and 602C. Make sure Y4
panels are inserted into 606 as shown in . You may
need to use a screwdriver to gently open the 606 to t
the polycarbonate panels into the groove of 606.
ML01
601A
L08A
S04 INSIDE
603B
L08A
INSIDE
ML01
S04
603A
L08A
Polycarbonate Panel
606
L08A
606 606606606

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STEP THREE
Y1Y1Y1Y1
601A-B601A-B
602C
602D 602D
BACK CONTINUED
Y4-1
Y5-1Y5-2
Y4-2
3.7 Attach (4) 603C’s atop each Y-1 panel, then align
the pre threaded S04-ML01 fasteners in each 603C to
the L08B and to each 601A-B, 602D and the 602C.
When aligned tighten the middle rst and work your
way outward. See diagrams , , .
3.8 Insert the Y5-1 and Y5-2 polycarbonate panels
into place. Then insert the Y4-1 and Y4-2 into place as
shown in the diagram.
603C 603C
L08B
603A
603C
L08B
603B
603C
603B
L08B
S04
ML01
L08B
601A-B
Inside View
L08B 603C
603C
603C
603C

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STEP THREE
Inside View
3.9 Pre thread the S05 screws on WG01, WG02’s
and the ML01/S04 W04-2’s brackets and place
into appropriate extrusion see , and .
Align WG02’s into 601A’s, the W04-2’s into
602D’s, and the WG01 into the 602C. When all
members are snug tighten all fasteners to lock into
place.
BACK CONTINUED
Y1Y1Y1Y1
601A-B601A-B
602C
602D 602D
Y4-1
Y5-1Y5-2
Y4-2
601B601B
601B
601B
601B
W04-2 W04-2
WG02
WG02
WG01
601B
601A
WG02
GRANDIO
TIP BOLT INSTALLATION TIP:
Locate all nuts and bolts, pre
thread and place in the groove of the
extrusion to make installation easier. Move
up or down for exact placement.

3.11
A. Attach (2) L08B-X’s to (2) 602D’s and
L08A with S04/ML01 as shown in .
B. Attach (2) L08B-X’s to the (2) 601A’s with
fasteners as shown in .
GRANDIO
TIP Square by loosening bolts
attached to the tops of the
L08B-X, use measuring tape to make sure
corners to corner measures the same.
ML01
S04
603B
L08B-X L08A
BACK CONTINUED
Inside View
602C
602D 602D
601A-B601A-B
L08B-X L08B-X
601A-B
S04/ML01
L08B-X
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STEP THREE

MIDDLE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 With no less than 2 people place the
pre assembled front section on top of the
base kit front. Have one person hold the
front vertically while the other attaches
the font section to the base with
W05/S04/ML01 fasteners as shown in
and .
4.2 Attach front to base with W05 clips
as shown in .
W05
Base
604
Outside
Inside
GRANDIO
TIP You will need a minimum of
(2) people to complete the
middle assembly of your greenhouse. The
more people the merrier at this stage of
assembly.
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STEP FOUR
Base
W05
L08C
Inside
W05 Base
601A
Front
Side
Inside View
Warning: The person(s) holding the
front or back sections vertical must
continue to do so until the L08C-X angle
supports are attached securely to the
front and base as shown in step 4.5.
Failure to hold front vertical will cause
the front to fall and damage the base kit,
front framing etc. Damage caused by
improper installation is not warrantable.