GrowSpan 117149 User manual

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Revision date: 12.16.20
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SKU# 117149
AUTOMATED ROLL-UP SIDES
(INCLUDES COMPONENTS TO AUTOMATE TWO EXISTING MANUAL ROLL-UP SIDES)
ATTENTION: Components in this kit replace some roll-up
side panel components included with the original manual
roll-up panels. Other original roll-up parts are required to
install these automated roll-up side panel components.
COMPONENTS IN THIS KIT ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ANY ROLL-UP SIDE THAT INCLUDES THE
115287 CURTAIN STABILIZER BAR. SEE PAGE 3 FOR DETAILS.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing this automated roll-up side kit for high tunnels. When properly installed and maintained, the components in this kit will provide years of
reliable service. If you have any questions during the assembly, contact Customer Service at 1.800.245.9881 for assistance.
Important Information
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Steps outlining assembly are as follows:
1. Verify that all parts are included in the shipment. Notify customer service
for questions or concerns.
2. Read these instructions and all additional documentation included
before you begin.
3. Gather tools.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Wear eye protection.
• Wear gloves when handling metal pipes.
• Wear head protection and steel-toed footwear.
• Use a portable GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) when working with
power tools and cords. Use battery-powered tools when possible.
UNPACK AND IDENTIFY PARTS
The following steps help ensure you have all necessary parts before you
begin.
1. Unpack shipment contents and place where you can easily inventory
parts. Refer to the Bill of Materials/Spec Sheets.
2. Verify all parts listed on Bill of Materials/Spec Sheets are present. If
anything is missing or you have questions, consult Pictorial Parts Guide
and all diagrams for clarification, then contact Customer Service if
needed.
NOTE: At this time, you do not need to open the plastic bags containing
smaller parts such as fasteners or washers (if equipped).
REQUIRED TOOLS
The following list identifies the main tools needed to install the automated roll-
up kit components. Additional tools may be needed.
• Tape measure and marker.
• Clutched drill and driver to drive Tek screws (if equipped) and drill holes.
(Cordless with extra batteries works best.) Do not use an impact driver
to install Tek screws.
• Drill bit index with 7/16" bit to install guide post and guide post stop bolts.
• Metric socket and ratchet set and a metric wrench set that includes: 10,
13, 16, & 17mm sizes.
• Hex (Allen) wrench or bit set that includes a 4mm size.
• Hack saw or power saw equipped with a metal-cutting blade to cut pipe.
• Ladder to connect guide post at the top. ATTENTION: ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO BE COMPLETED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL CODES BY A
PROFESSIONAL, LICENSED AND QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR.
WARNING — ENTANGLEMENT DANGER! KEEP CLEAR OF ROTATING
SHAFT! DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING, JEWELRY, OR LONG
HAIR WHEN NEAR THE DRIVE MOTOR, ROLL-UP CONDUIT, MOTOR
BRACKET, OR ROLL-UP PANEL.
MOTOR OPERATION IS AUTOMATIC AND CAN BEGIN WITHOUT
NOTICE AT ANYTIME! KEEP CHILDREN AWAY AT ALL TIMES!

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Important Information
PICTORIAL PARTS GUIDE
The following photos help identify different parts included with this kit.
ATTENTION: Components in this kit replace some manual roll-up side panel components included with the original manual roll-up panels. Other
original roll-up parts are required to install the automated roll-up kit components. These items include: roll-up side panel, roll-up panel conduit,
threaded rod and related nuts and washers, fabric clips, and Tek screws.
WARNING — ENTANGLEMENT DANGER! KEEP CLEAR OF ROTATING
SHAFT! DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING, JEWELRY, OR LONG
HAIR WHEN NEAR THE DRIVE MOTOR, ROLL-UP CONDUIT, AND
MOTOR BRACKET.
MOTOR OPERATION IS AUTOMATIC AND CAN BEGIN ANYTIME!
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY AT ALL TIMES!
116019
Motor Bracket
116018D
Motor w/Adapter
116637
Low Voltage
Motor Controller
Adapter
FAG334B (5/16" X 2")
Hex Bolt
FALF37B
(5/16") Locknut
ATTENTION: COMPONENTS IN THIS AUTOMATED ROLL-UP
SIDE PANEL KIT ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ANY BUILDING
EQUIPPED WITH THE 115287 STABILIZER BAR SHOWN
BELOW.

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Remove Some Manual Roll-Up Panel Components
Complete these steps:
1. With the roll-up panel in the down or closed position, disconnect the roll-
up conduit from the gearbox.
2. Slide the gearbox and roller bearing assembly off the 102570 aluminum
track. Ensure the anti-billow rope is intact and tight to hold the roll-up
panel in place. NEVER ALLOW PANEL TO REMAIN UNSECURED!
3. At the top of the aluminum track, disconnect the track from the threaded
rod attached to the end rafter or end frame.
4. Set the gearbox and 102570 track aside; these are not needed for the
automated roll-up side.
5. Continue with the procedure on the next page.
ATTENTION: If the manual roll-up side components (gearbox, roller bearings, aluminum track, etc.) included with the building are not installed, skip this page
and continue with the next page to install the automated roll-up side components included with this kit.
102569
Bearing
103544
Mounting
Plate
102570
Aluminum
Channel
102717
Gearbox Drive
103496
Gear Box
In addition to smaller items not shown, these items (included with the original
manual roll-up panel) are not used when the automated roll-up side panel
components are installed:
STEP 1
STEP 3
Manual spin handle
is not needed for
automated roll-up side.

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Attach Guide Pipe to Existing readed Rod
ATTACH GUIDE PIPE
ATTENTION: Asthetics, available power supply, and other factors may help
determine where best to position the new motor. If you want to move the motor
position to the opposite end of the building, remove the threaded rod and
reinstall at the desired end. It is best to position both motors at the same end of
the greenhouse or high tunnel.
Complete these steps:
1. At the building end where the motor will be located, take one 12' guide
pipe, place it in position, and align it with the threaded rod. See diagram
below and for clearances and position.
2. With the lower end of the pipe an inch above ground and aligned with the
end rafter, have an assistant mark the mounting hole for the threaded rod
near the top of the pipe. Install swaged (or tapered) end at the top.
Gather parts:
• 12' Guide Pipe (131S147)
3. Use a drill and 7/16" bit to drill the mounting hole at the spot marked in
the previous step.
4. Add the nut and washer and insert the 3/8" threaded rod through the
mounting hole. Attach pipe using the remaining 3/8" nut and washer. Do
not tighten at this time.
ATTENTION: If the nut and washer are in place on the threaded rod,
continue with the next step.
5. Verify that the lower end of the guide pipe is slightly off the ground an
aligned with the end rafter.
ATTENTION: Lower end of pipe will "float" slightly above ground when
installed at correct height. Lower end is not anchored. Do not allow pipe
end to contact ground.
6. Continue with next procedure.
Adjust guide pipe
position to set motor
clearance at bottom.
When adjusted
properly, the guide
pipe will run parallel
with the end rafter.
Threaded rod and hardware
included with the original roll-up
panel components. These are
not included with this kit.
1.315" Guide
Pipe
Attach guide pipe to threaded rod.
Do not cut pipe to length at this
time. Install swaged/tapered end
at the top.
Step 2
Mark mounting
hole location.

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Attach Motor Bracket to Motor
ATTACH MOTOR BRACKET TO MOTOR
Complete these steps:
1. Take the motor (116018D) and motor bracket (116019) and place on a work
bench or flat surface.
2. Using the fasteners included with the bracket, attach the bracket to the
motor as shown. Ensure you attach the bracket so output shaft is oriented
as needed when motor is slid onto the guide pipe. See example below.
3. Tighten the fasteners using 10mm and 13mm wrenches and/or sockets
and a ratchet.
4. With assistance, slide the motor and bracket assembly onto the free end of
the guide pipe. Position output shaft toward the roll-up side conduit.
5. Continue with the procedure on the next page.
Motor shown fully
installed and attached
to the roll-up conduit.
Guide
Pipe
STEP 4
STEPS 1-3

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Attach Motor Adapter to Roll-Up Conduit
Complete these steps:
1. Measure 1-1/8" in from the end of the roll-up conduit and mark the
mounting hole location for the motor adapter.
2. Slide the motor adapter onto the conduit pipe, aligning bolt holes with
drilled hole in conduit.
3. Tigten bolts using a 16mm and/or 17mm socket wrench to secure adapter
to conduit. (Bolt heads may be different sizes.)
4. Continue with the next procedure.
ATTACH MOTOR ADAPTER TO ROLL-UP CONDUIT
ATTENTION: If the roll-up conduit is not attached to the roll-up side panel,
return to the roll-up panel assembly section of the main building instructions
and complete the steps to install the side panel and attach the roll-up conduit to
the side panel. Return to this guide and continue with the steps below.
EXTENSION PIPE: If the roll-up conduit is already installed, a 12" extension
pipe (131S012) is included to add to the roll-up conduit if needed. Adding this
12" pipe prevents the need to completely detach the roll-up panel from the
roll-up conduit if additional conduit length is needed to reach the drive motor
and adapter. Use the motor position to better judge how long the roll-up conduit
needs to be. Add the extension pipe if needed and cut to length. Secure the
pipe to the roll-up conduit using a Tek or similar self-tapping screw.
Use of the extension pipe depends on whether the installed roll-up conduit is
long enough to reach the new positon of the drive motor with installed adapter.
Roll-Up Conduit with
Adapter Mounting Hole
Adapter Attached to
Roll-up Conduit
Gather parts:
• 12" Extension Pipe for Roll-Up Conduit (131S012). Use depends on setup;
pipe may not be needed.

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Attach Motor to Adapter
ATTACH MOTOR TO ADAPTER
Complete these steps:
1. Insert the shear pin bushing into the mounting hole of the motor output
shaft and hold in place.
2. Using a 1-1/2" long hex drive screw (117109) and one 3/16" locknut
(117095), attach the motor adaptor to the motor output shaft. Verify shear
pin bushing remained in place and did not fall out.
3. Tighten the hex bolt using a 10mm socket and ratchet and a 4mm hex
wrench (or hex bit).
4. Reattach the anti-billow ropes or adjust if these were loosened or
removed to install the automated roll-up panel components.
5. Repeat the previous procedures to install the remaining roll-up side
components for the other roll-up panel.
6. After installing the components for both roll-up panels, continue with the
procedure on the next page.
Gather parts:
• Shear Pin Bushing (117058)
• 1-1/2" Hex Drive Screw (117109)
• Nylock Hex Locknut (117095)
STEP 1
STEP 3
STEP 2

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Install Guide Post Stop Bolt
Gather parts:
• (2) FAG334B Bolts (5/16" x 2")
• (2) FALF37B Locknuts (5/16")
INSTALL GUIDE POST STOP BOLT
The guide post stop bolt prevents the motor and trolly bracket assembly from sliding off the bottom of the guide post
when side panel is closed. Install one bolt through each guide post below the bracket attached to the motor.
Complete these steps:
1. Close the side panel and mark
the stop bolt location 1/2" down
from the bottom of the motor
bracket.
NOTE: Ensure stop bolt position will
allow bolt (when installed) to contact
the bracket as shown.
2. Raise or lift the motor assembly
for clearance. Using a drill and
3/8" bit, drill the stop bolt hole
through the guide pipe.
3. Insert the 5/16" bolt through the
hole and add the 5/16" locknut.
4. Tighten using 1/2" wrench and
1/2" socket with a ratchet.
5. Lower the motor to check for bolt
and bracket position.
6. Ensure end of guide pipe remains
above the ground when side
panel is closed. Cut pipe to length
if needed.
7. Repeat the procedure to install
the stop bolt for the remaining
roll-up side guide post.
Guide Post
Motor
Bracket
Motor
Bracket
Guide
Post
Stop
Bolt

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Install Low Voltage Motor Controller
116637
Low Voltage Motor Controller
The 116637 controller in conjunction with the drive motor limit switches allow
complete control of the roll-up panels. Consult the documentation included
with the controller and motors for important wiring details as well as
setup instructions.
Follow all wiring instructions and diagrams relevant to your specific
needs. Consult the services of a qualified electrician familiar with the
installation and setup of similar vent, fan, and curtain control systems.
ATTENTION: IF PLANS ARE TO ROUTE THE POWER CORD FOR
EACH MOTOR THROUGH THE END WALL CLADDING, ENSURE CORD
POSITION ALLOWS FOR FREE AND FULL MOVEMENT OF THE MOTOR
DURING ROLL-UP PANEL OPERATION.
ATTENTION: ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO BE COMPLETED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL CODES BY A
PROFESSIONAL, LICENSED AND QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR.
Complete these steps:
1. Once power is connected to the
controller, first adjust the limits on
the motor to set the fully open and
fully closed positions of each roll-
up panel. Use the Manual setting
on the controller to set limits.
Consult controller instructions.
2. For best results, open and close each panel and adjust the panel position
so panel rolls up evenly on the conduit.
NOTE: In some instances, especially for buildings longer than 48', the
panel may not roll up evenly on the conduit. In such cases, it may be
necessary to lower the panel to the closed position and disconnect the
roll-up conduit from the panel by removing the fabric clips. Next, adjust
the conduit position on the panel edge and reinstalling the fabric clips.
Test the operation of the panel and repeat the steps until the panel(s)
open as desired.
3. Once the panels open and close as desired, continue by setting the
controller. Consult the documentation included with the controller.
4. Test the motor operation and adjust all settings to achieve the desired
results.
ATTENTION: CONSULT THE SERVICES OF A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN FAMILIAR WITH THE SETUP AND OPERATION OF
SIMILAR AUTOMATED SYSTEMS.

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Additional Automated Roll-Up Side Photos