Growers solution Dakota User manual

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DAKOTA GREENHOUSE INSTALLATION

!!!! CAUTION: Tubing ends may be sharp!!!

Read directions completely before beginning assembly. We recommend that you visit The Learning Center at

www.growerslearning.com, click on How to Assemble under categories. In this section you will find video tutorials

to assist you with the assembly of your new greenhouse. If you have ANY questions please give us a call at

866-928-3390.

Step 1 –Ground Stakes

Square the corner stakes with each other. Take all

measurements on the outer edge of pipe.

Drive Corner stakes 18 inches in ground and then drive rest of

stakes 4 ft. centers (Fig 1.1).

NOTE: Use a large bolt and washer, or 2 x 4 on top of stakes to drive

them into the ground.

Fig 1.1 Ground Stakes

Step 2 –Bow Assembly

Place bow sections on flat ground.

Slide sections together (Fig 2.1), and secure at joints with self-

tapping screws that are provided (Fig 2.2).

Measure up each end of bow 6 inches and make a reference

mark. The mark is how far the bow slides into the ground stake.

Each bow is 7 pieces total; 3 angular, 2 side wall uprights, and 2

gable pieces.

Fig. 2.1

Fig 2.2 Bow Assembly

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Step 3 –Bow Installation

After bows have been assembled, raise upright and place ends in

ground stakes (Fig 3.1) and attach with TEK screws.

Fig 3.1 Bow Installation

Step 4 –Purlins

The straight purlin pipe sections connect together with self-

tapping TEK screw. The assembled purlin is attached to the first

and last bow (Fig 4.1) using a 2-hole strap (Fig 4.3). The purlin

clamps are used on the remaining bows (Fig 4.4). Trim extra

pipe off. The Dakota House has 3 runs of purlin. One at the

center of bow inside of the house (Fig 4.1), one on each sidewall

at top of upright inside of the house (Fig 4.2). Make sure to view

illustrations.

NOTE: The TEK screw is drilled through the 2-hole strap in Fig 4.3. This

secures the end of purlin to greenhouse.

Fig 4.1 Center of Bow

Fig 4.2 Sidewalls

Fig 4.3 2-Hole Strap Fig 4.4 Purlin Clamp

Step 5 –Base Boards

Attach base boards (2 x 6 pressure-treated recommended) on

the bottom of the sidewall outside of house with supplied 2-hole

pipe straps.

IF you have roll-up sides you will need to install a head board

also. This is installed anywhere from 3 feet all the way up to the

bend at about 6 feet on each side. Install this with the supplied

2-hole straps.

NOTE: You must attach 2 hole strap to ground stake using self-tapping

screws also use wood screws (not included) to attach to your

timber.

Fig 5.1 Base Board

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Step 6 –End Walls

NOTE: End walls are set up for a 36 inch storm door (not provided).

The rough in for a 36 inch storm door is normally 36 ½ inches.

On front end-wall, measure to find the center of the house.

From the center, mark 18 inches to the left and right of that

point. This gives you the door frame size.

Drive the 1 inch ground stake in at each of these two points (will

be approximately 36 inches apart). This is where your storm

door will be. Rough in for a 36 inch storm door is normally 36 ½

inches.

Measure the distance between the base of these ground stakes

and peak of the bow where they will be connecting.

Cut your square uprights (if needed) to meet these

measurements, slide square uprights over the ground stakes

with pre-drilled side at the top.

Attach brace bands over the bow and into the square uprights

(see Fig. 6.1).

Insert bolts through brace bands and square upright (Tighten

completely after door is installed).

Place one self-tapping TEK screw through the brace band

securing it to the inside of the bow.

Using TEK screws, install header with corner braces and header

tie.

The installation of the rear end-wall is the same. However,

header & upright spacing can be adjusted to accommodate a fan

or vent if you choose to install one.

Fig 6.1

Fig 6.2

Fig 6.3

Step 7 –Wire Lock

NOTE: Not all houses use wire lock. Some use batten tape and staples.

Attach the Wire Lock Channel on the top of first bow and last

bow using TEK screws (included) every 18 inches.

Attach the Wire Lock Channel on base boards all the way

around the base of the greenhouse in the same manner using 1

½ inches wood screws (not provided). TEK SCREWS ARE NOT

RECOMMENDED FOR THIS.

NOTE: If you have Roll-Up sides you will attach wire-lock on sides to the

head board not base board.

If you do not have Roll-Up Sides, start at the base board on one

side. Attach Wire base on face of board (Fig 7.1) and install on

bow running all the way over bow to other base board. Screw

every 18 inches with self-tapping screws. If you have Roll-Up

Sides cut and fit a piece of wire base in between head board and

base board. Then attach wire base to face of head board and

install over bow to other hip board.

Once you have the wire base installed on first and last bows it is

Fig 7.1

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time to install it on the base board or hip board. If you do not

have Roll-Up Sides install wire base on the base board the length

of your house. If you have Roll-Up Sides run the wire base on

your hip board the length of the house. Now it is time to install

the wire base on the ends of your house. Wire base is only used

on the base board you must cut to fit. If you need assistance call

tech support, 866-928-3390.

NOTE: See the slideshow online for more information.

Step 8 –Film Installation

When preparing to install film on your greenhouse be aware of

the wind. Try to pick a calm day. Start by locating the film for

the ends of the greenhouse. Next gather 3 short pieces of

wiggle wire you will use this to hold film in place. Stretch the

film over the bow and attach the film with the wire. You can

adjust film by removing wiggle wire and reinstalling. Once end

film is in place it is time for the main film. Roll main film out

along side of the green house. Lay wiggle wire out around the

house. Pull film across house and attach on one end. Go to the

other end and pull tight. You may need to go back and adjust

again. Once in place wire lock completely.

Pull Film over the greenhouse (on a non-windy day!)

NOTE: Plastic normally has 12 inches or larger overhang on all sides.

NOTE: Please make sure that you are careful when pulling film. Make

sure film does not get snagged on metal.

Lay film over the Wire Lock Channel, and fasten the plastic into

the channel by placing the wiggle wire into the channel on top of

the plastic (Fig 8.1).

NOTE: Please watch the video online for more information.

Fig 8.1 Wire Lock / Film Installation

Additional Information Concerning Weather

During windy / stormy / winter conditions it is mandatory to roll sides down and wire lock ends. Lack of

doing this may result in greenhouse damage due to wind uplift. If you are expecting sever snow, 6 inches

plus you should broom snow off of the greenhouse. Feel free to call for more explanation, 931-528-3390.

Please feel free to call us if you have any questions.

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