GrowSpan 2000 Series User manual

Revision date: 12.06.19
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24' Wide
GrowSpan™ Series 2000
Steel End Frame Kits
STK#
GK2EW24120B 24' Wide (Base Plates)
GK2EW24120G 24' Wide (No Base Plates)

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Important Information
END FRAME KIT: HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
After assembling building main frame, attach steel end frame. Read this
section to learn how best to use this guide. Not all pages apply to your end
wall frame. The phrase Ground Post Option used in this guide refers to
end frames that do not include base plates.
• (B) Base Plate Diagrams: Used when end wall frame includes vertical
supports and base plates that will be anchored to a concrete slab or
concrete piers.
• (G) Without Base Plate Diagrams: Used when end wall frame includes
vertical supports that will be set below grade and anchored in place using
customer-supplied concrete.
ROUGH DOOR OPENING: Materials are included to frame an opening for
a pedestrian door. If a door will not be installed in the end wall, C-channel
material is not used. Always confirm rough opening dimensions by reading
the documentation included with door and by measuring the actual door
before anchoring any framing in concrete.
ATTENTION: Customer/contractor is responsible for installing end framing
to install door. Consult a qualified contractor to assist in framing an opening
and to complete door installation if needed. Additional purchase required for
doors and end wall cladding kits. Consult documentation with those items for
additional details.
REQUIRED TOOLS
The following list identifies the main tools needed to assemble end frame.
Additional tools and supports may be needed depending on the structure,
location, and application.
• Tape measure or measuring device
• Marker to mark the location on tubing.
• Variable speed drill and impact driver (cordless with extra batteries works
best)
• Metal file and metal-cutting saw
• Wrenches and impact socket set
• Hammers, gloves, and eye protection
• Adjustable pliers and self-locking pliers
• Ladders, work platforms, and other machinery for lifting designed to work
safely at building and end frame height.
ATTENTION: Consult the services of a qualified, professional contractor if
you are not familiar with constructing similar frame structures.
The individuals assembling this end frame are responsible for designing
and furnishing all temporary bracing, shoring and support needed during
the assembly process. For safety reasons, those who are not familiar with
recognized construction methods and techniques must seek the help of a
qualified contractor.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Wear eye, hand, and head protection.
• Use a portable GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) when working with
power tools and cords.
• Do not climb on framing during or after construction.
• Do not occupy the shelter during high winds, tornadoes, or hurricanes.
• Provide adequate ventilation if the structure is enclosed.
• Do not store hazardous materials in the shelter.
• Provide proper ingress and egress to prevent entrapment.
READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing this GrowSpan™ Series 2000 Steel End Frame
Kit. When properly assembled and maintained, this product will provide years
of reliable service. These instructions include helpful hints and important
information needed to safely assemble and properly maintain the end frame.
Please read these instructions before you begin.
If you have any questions during the assembly, contact Customer Service for
assistance.

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Important Information
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Following these instructions helps ensure proper assembly of your end
frame. Steps outlining assembly are as follows:
1. Verify all parts are included in shipment. Notify Customer Service for
questions or concerns.
2. Read these instructions and all additional documentation included with
shipment before you begin.
3. Gather the tools, bracing, ladders (and lifts), and assistants needed to
assemble end frame.
4. Check weather before you install end frame cladding (additional
purchase required). Do not install cladding on a windy or stormy day.
5. Assemble end frame.
6. Read care and maintenance information (below).
7. Complete and return all warranty information as instructed (if present).
UNPACK AND IDENTIFY PARTS
The following steps help ensure you have all parts before you begin.
1. Unpack shipment and place where you can easily inventory parts. Refer
to 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 all diagrams for
clarification, or contact Customer Service.
NOTE: At this time, you do not need to open the plastic bags containing
smaller parts such as fasteners and clamps.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Proper care and maintenance is important. Check these items periodically:
• Inspect all components regularly and frequently.
• Check connections and all fasteners to verify they remain tight and in
good repair.
• Do not climb or stand on shelter or end frame.
• Remove debris and objects that may accumulate on the shelter. Use
tools that will not damage the cover (if equipped) when removing debris.
• Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation. Use tools that will not
damage the cover (if equipped) when removing snow. Never allow
snow to accumulate on the cover or along sides and end panels after
removing snow.
• Replace all worn or damaged parts promptly.
CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED MATERIALS
Concrete is required to anchor end wall vertical columns. Concrete is not
supplied and can be purchased locally. Anchor base plates to concrete slab
or piers; end wall supports without base plates are set below grade and an-
chored to site using concrete.
WARNING: The individuals assembling this end frame are responsible
for designing and furnishing all temporary bracing, shoring and support
needed during the assembly process. For safety reasons, those who are
not familiar with recognized construction methods and techniques must
seek the help of a qualified contractor.

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End Frame Base Plate Layout (B)
0" @ PLATE EDGE
0" @ PLATE EDGE
1 1/2" 7 1/2"
3'-6 3/4"
4'- 1/4"
7'-8 3/4" 8'-2 1/4"
16'-6 3/4"
17'- 1/4"
20'-8 3/4" 21'-2 1/4" 24'-1 1/2" 24'-7 1/2"
4 1/2" 3'-9 1/2" 7'-11 1/2" 16'-9 1/2" 20'-11 1/2" 24'-4 1/2" 24'-9" @ PLATE EDGE
NOTE:USE PLATE CENTERS FOR GROUND POST APPLICATION.
A
A
111817 DETAIL
(OPTIONAL)
3"
6"
5 1/2"
8"
7/8" TYP.
1 1/4"
PLATE CENTERS:
A
NCHOR HOLE CENTERS:
SECTION "A-A"

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End Frame Solid (B)
3'-5"4'-2" 8'-10" 4'-2" 3'-5"
4'-0"
4'-0"
1'-5"
2'-7"
BB BB
GT
T
T
C1
TOP OF POST
GROUND LEVE
LGT
GT
T
GT
C2
C1
C2
GT
GT
GT
GT
GT
T
GT
NOTES:
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE FROM CENTER TO CENTER UNLESS
OTHERWISE NOTED.
GIRTS/FRAMING CHANNEL MAY REQUIRE FIELD CUTTING TO FIT.
ENDWALL COLUMNS:
C1 PG2X2EC14L13800 (2" x 2" 14 GA 1-PLY SQUARE TUBE)
GIRT/DOOR FRAME
GT 111635(14 GA PROFILE)
TPGBRKAAS01 (CONNECTION PLATE)
COLUMN TOP CONNECTION PLATE:
111817(BASE PLATE)
B
COLUMN BOTTOM BASE PLATE:
PG2X2EC14L16200 (2" x 2" 14 GA 1-PLY SQUARE TUBE)
C2
LATERAL BRACING BRACKET:
LB
QH1070(PIPE STRAP)
GRT2X2G16L144 (16 GA PROFILE)

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End Frame Diagram: Door Frame (B)
3'-5"4'-2" 8'-10" 4'-2" 3'-5"
4'-0"
4'-0"
1'-5"
2'-7"
B B BB
GT
T
T
C1
OPENING
ROUGH
DOOR
VERIFY
J1
T
DB
H1
J1
TOP OF POST
GROUND LEVEL
GT
GT
GT
C2
C1
C2
GT
GT
GT
DB
T
GT
NOTES:
A
LL DIMENSIONS ARE FROM CENTER TO CENTER UNLESS
OTHERWISE NOTED.
SEE DOOR KIT INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION
INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE).
GIRTS/FRAMING CHANNEL MAY REQUIRE FIELD CUTTING TO FIT.
111635 (14 GA PROFILE)
GT
GIRT/DOOR FRAME
ENDWALL COLUMNS:
H1 105488072(2" C-CHANNEL)
DB QH1330 (FRAME BRACKET)
C1
C2
PG2X2EC14L16200
(2" x 2" 14 GA 1-PLY SQUARE TUBE)
PG2X2EC14L13800 (2" x 2" 14 GA 1-PLY SQUARE TUBE)
105488120(2" C-CHANNEL)
J1
COLUMN BOTTOM BASE PLATE:
B111817 (BASE PLATE)
COLUMN TOP CONNECTION PLATE:
TPGBRKAAS01
(CONNECTION PLATE)
QH1070 (PIPE STRAP)
LB
LATERAL BRACING BRACKET:
GRT2X2G16L144 (16 GA PROFILE)

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Vent End Frame Diagram (B)
3'-5"4'-2"8'-10" 4'-2" 3'-5"
2'-3 3/8"
4'-3"
2'-10 5/8"
1'-1 3/8"
B B BB
GT
T
T
C1 TOP OF POST
GROUND LEVEL
GT
GT
T
GT
C2
C1
C2
GT
GT
GT
GT
GT T
GT
QH1070 (PIPE STRAP)
LB
LATERAL BRACING BRACKET:
C2 PG2X2EC14L16200 (2" x 2" 14 GA 1-PLY SQUARE TUBE)
COLUMN BOTTOM BASE PLATE:
B111817 (BASE PLATE)
COLUMN TOP CONNECTION PLATE:
PGBRKAAS01
(CONNECTION PLATE)
T
111635 (14 GA PROFILE) GT
GIRT/DOOR FRAME
PG2X2EC14L13800 (2" x 2" 14 GA 1-PLY SQUARE TUBE)
C1
ENDWALL COLUMNS:
NOTES:
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE FROM CENTER TO CENTER UNLESS
OTHERWISE NOTED.
GIRTS/FRAMING CHANNEL MAY REQUIRE FIELD CUTTING TO FIT.
GRT2X2G16L144 (16 GA PROFILE)
IMPORTANT: IF A GUILLOTINE VENT WAS
PURCHASED TO INSTALL IN THE END
WALL, CONSULT THE INSTRUCTIONS
INCLUDED WITH THAT KIT FOR
REQUIRED VENT DIMENSIONS AS THEY
MAY DIFFER FROM THOSE SHOWN.

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End Frame (G): Vertical Supports Layout
4'-2" 8'-10" 4'-2" 3'-5"3'-5"
Concrete to anchor vertical
supports (required).

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End Frame Solid (G)
ATTENTION: See End Frame Connections
Details 1-4 showing how to anchor vertical
end wall columns in concrete.
4'-2"8'-10" 4'-2"
4'-0"
4'-0"
1'-5"
2'-7"
3'-5"3'-5"
5/8"
2'-0"
EMBEDMENT
B
T
T
C1
TOP OF POST
GROUND LEVE
L
GT
GT
T
GT
C2
C1 C2
GT
GT
GT
GT
GT
GT
T
GT
B
NOTES:
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE FROM CENTER TO CENTER UNLESS
OTHERWISE NOTED.
GIRTS/FRAMING CHANNEL MAY REQUIRE FIELD CUTTING TO FIT.
ENDWALL COLUMNS:
C1 PG2X2EC14L16200 (2" x 2" 14 GA 1-PLY SQUARE TUBE)
GIRT/DOOR FRAME
GT 111635(14 GA PROFILE)
TPGBRKAAS01 (CONNECTION PLATE)
COLUMN TOP CONNECTION PLATE:
112357 (GROUND POST INSERT)
B
COLUMN BOTTOM GROUND POST INSERT:
PG2X2EC14L18750 (2" x 2" 14 GA 1-PLY SQUARE TUBE)
C2
LATERAL BRACING BRACKET:
LB
QH1070(PIPE STRAP)
GRT2X2G16L144 (16 GA PROFILE)

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End Frame Diagram: Door Frame (G)
4'-2" 8'-10" 4'-2"
4'-0"
4'-0"
1'-5"
2'-7"
3'-5" 3'-5"
5/8"
2'-0"
EMBEDMENT
B
T
T
C1
OPENING
ROUGH
DOOR
VERIFY
J1
T
DB
H1
J1
TOP OF POST
GROUND LEVEL
GT
GT
GT
C2
C1 C2
GT
GT
GT
GT
DB
T
GT
B
NOTES:
A
LL DIMENSIONS ARE FROM CENTER TO CENTER UNLESS
OTHERWISE NOTED.
SEE DOOR KIT INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION
INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE).
GIRTS/FRAMING CHANNEL MAY REQUIRE FIELD CUTTING TO FIT.
111635 (14 GA PROFILE)
GT
GIRT/DOOR FRAME
ENDWALL COLUMNS:
H1 105488072(2" C-CHANNEL)
C1
C2 PG2X2EC14L18750 (2" x 2" 14 GA 1-PLY SQUARE TUBE)
PG2X2EC14L16200 (2" x 2" 14 GA 1-PLY SQUARE TUBE)
J1
COLUMN BOTTOM GROUND POST INSERT:
B112357 (GROUND POST INSERT)
COLUMN TOP CONNECTION PLATE:
TPGBRKAAS01 (CONNECTION PLATE)
QH1070(PIPE STRAP)
LB
LATERAL BRACING BRACKET:
105488120 (2" C-CHANNEL)
GRT2X2G16L144 (16 GA PROFILE)

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Vent End Frame Diagram (G)
ATTENTION: See End Frame Connections
Details 1-4 showing how to anchor vertical
end wall columns in concrete.
4'-2" 8'-10" 4'-2"
2'-3 3/8"
4'-3"
2'-10 5/8"
1'-1 3/8"
3'-5"3'-5"
5/8"
2'-0"
EMBEDMENT
B
T
T
C1
TOP OF POST
GROUND LEVEL
GT
GT
T
GT
C2
C1 C2
GT
GT
GT
GT
GT
GT
T
GT
B
QH1070(PIPE STRAP)
LB
LATERAL BRACING BRACKET:
C2 PG2X2EC14L18750 (2" x 2" 14 GA 1-PLY SQUARE TUBE)
COLUMN BOTTOM GROUND POST INSERT:
B112357 (GROUND POST INSERT)
COLUMN TOP CONNECTION PLATE:
PGBRKAAS01 (CONNECTION PLATE)
T
111635 (14 GA PROFILE) GT
GIRT/DOOR FRAME
PG2X2EC14L16200 (2" x 2" 14 GA 1-PLY SQUARE TUBE)
C1
ENDWALL COLUMNS:
NOTES:
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE FROM CENTER TO CENTER UNLESS
OTHERWISE NOTED.
GIRTS/FRAMING CHANNEL MAY REQUIRE FIELD CUTTING TO FIT.
GRT2X2G16L144 (16 GA PROFILE)
IMPORTANT: IF A GUILLOTINE VENT WAS
PURCHASED TO INSTALL IN THE END
WALL, CONSULT THE INSTRUCTIONS
INCLUDED WITH THAT KIT FOR
REQUIRED VENT DIMENSIONS AS THEY
MAY DIFFER FROM THOSE SHOWN.

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V
IEW 1A - COLUMN TO GIRT (GROUND POST OPTION)
VIEW 2 - COLUMN TO TOP CHORD
VIEW 3 - COLUMN TO GIRT (NON-SPLICE)
V
IEW 1 - COLUMN TO BASE PLATE/GIRT (BASE PLATE OPTION)
VIEW 4 - LATERAL BRACE TO COLUMN
End Frame Connections (B & G)

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111817)
(BASE PLATE OPTION)
COLUMN TO BASE PLATE/GIRT
VIEW 1
ENDWALL COLUMN
ENDWALL GIRT
ENDWALL GIRT
-(1X) 1/2" X 3-1/2" HEX BOLT (A325)
-(2X) 1/2" WASHER (STRUCTURAL)
-(1X) BASE PLATE (
-(1X) 1/2" NUT (STRUCTURAL)
-(4X) #14 X 1" TEK SCREW
ENDWALL GIRT
ENDWALL GIRT ENDWALL COLUMN
-(4X) #14 X 1" TEK SCREW
CONCRETE PIER
VIEW 1A
COLUMN TO GIRT
(GROUND POST OPTION)
ENDWALL COLUMN
TOP CHORD
-(2X) CONNECTION PLATE (PGBRKAAS01)
-(2X) 1/2" X 3" HEX BOLT (A325)
-(4X) 1/2" WASHER (STRUCTURAL)
-(2X) 1/2" NUT (STRUCTURAL)
VIEW 2
COLUMN TO TOP CHORD
ENDWALL COLUMN
-(3X) #14 X 1" TEK SCREW
-(1X) BRACKET (QH1070)
LATERAL BRACE
VIEW 4
LATERAL BRACE TO COLUMN
ENDWALL GIRT
ENDWALL COLUMN
-(2X) #14 X 1" TEK SCREW
VIEW 3
COLUMN TO GIRT (NON-SPLICE)
End Frame Connections Details 1-4 (B & G)

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(ONLY APPLIES TO DOOR ENDWALL OPTION)
(ONLY APPLIES TO DOOR ENDWALL OPTION
)
V
IEW 5 - DOOR JAMB TO GIRT
(ONLY APPLIES TO DOOR ENDWALL OPTION)
VIEW 6 - DOOR HEADER TO JAMB
VIEW 7 - DOOR JAMB ANCHOR/GIRT (BASE PLATE OPTION)
End Frame Connections—Door Option (B & G)

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DOOR JAMB ("C" CHANNEL)
: THIS PART TO BE CUT IN FIELD TO FIT
- (1X) #14 X 1" TEK SCREW
- (2X) WAFER HEAD SCREW #10 X 3/4
NOTE
- (1X) #14 X 1" TEK SCREW
DOOR HEADER ("C" CHANNEL)
- (2X) WAFER HEAD SCREW #10 X 3/4
NOTE
DOOR JAMB ("C" CHANNEL)
: THIS PART TO BE CUT IN FIELD TO FIT
ENDWALL GIRT
- (2X) WAFER HEAD SCREW #10 X 3/4
)QH1330
-(2X) #14 X 1" TEK SCREW
DOOR JAMB ("C" CHANNEL)
ENDWALL GIRT
-(1X) BRACKET (
- (2X) WAFER HEAD SCREW #10 X 3/4
VIEW 1
DOOR JAMB TO GIRT
(ONLY APPLIES TO DOOR ENDWALL OPTION)
VIEW 2
DOOR HEADER TO JAMB
(ONLY APPLIES TO DOOR ENDWALL OPTION)
VIEW 3
DOOR JAMB ANCHOR/GIRT
(ONLY APPLIES TO DOOR ENDWALL OPTION)
End Frame Connections Details 5-7—Door Option (B & G)
ATTENTION: Actual position of QH1330 bracket may differ and
depends on how purchased door is secured to door frame.

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Aluminum Angle Installation Option—Base Plates Only (B)
XR2535]ALUMINUM ANGLE [
ALUMINUM ANGLE TO BE FIELD CUT TO FIT
(BASED ON ENDWALL OPTION)
DETAIL "B"
ALUMINUM ANGLE DETAIL AT COLUMN BASE PLATE
ENDWALL COLUMN
OPTION ONLY
FOR USE WITH BASE PLAT
E
]
BASE PLATE (OPTION)
GIRT
FA7150- (1X) 1 3/4" TAPCON SCREW [
A
LUMINUM ANGLE [XR2535]
- (2X) #14 X 1" TEK SCREW
ALUMINUM ANGLE [XR2535]
ENDWALL COLUMN BASE PLAT
E
ENDWALL GIRT
ENDWALL COLUMN
SIDE VIEW
NOTE:ALUMINUM ANGLE SHALL
BE FLUSH TO THE GIRT FACE
AND FIELD CUT TO FIT.
NOTE: INSTALL ALUMINUM
TUBE PRIOR TO ATTACHING
BOTTOM RUN OF ENDWALL
GIRTS.
PANEL
ATTACH PANEL TO OUTSIDE
OF GIRT AND ALUMINUM.
IN SOME INSTANCES, ALUMINUM
ANGLE IS REPLACED WITH 113301
ALUMINUM TUBING. SEE NEXT
PAGE.
ATTENTION: INSTALL BOTTOM
RUN OF GIRT AFTER INSTALLING
THE ALUMINUM ANGLE.
PRE-DRILL MOUNTING HOLES IN
ALUMINUM; SPACE AT 12"-16" ON
CENTER.
APPLY SEALANT (112263) UNDER
ALUMINUM THEN SECURE TO
CONCRETE USING CONCRETE
FASTENERS INCLUDED WITH KIT.
TO PREVENT LEAKS AT THIS
CONNECTION, INSTALL PC PANEL
OVER GIRT AND ALUMINUM.
DO NOT INSTALL BEHIND
ALUMINUM.
APPLY SEALANT UNDER AND
ALONG ALUMINUM.

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Aluminum Square Tube Istallation Option—Base Plates Only (B)
NOTE:ALUMINUM TUBE SHALL
BE FLUSH TO THE GIRT FACE
AND FIELD CUT TO FIT.
ALUMINUM TUBE DETAIL AT COLUMN BASE PLATE
DETAIL "B"
ALUMINUM TUBE [113301]
ALUMINUM TUBE TO BE FIELD CUT TO FIT
(BASED ON ENDWALL OPTION)
B
A
A
ALUMINUM TUBE [113301]
ENDWALL COLUMN BASE PLAT
E
ENDWALL GIRT
ENDWALL COLUMN
SECTION "A-A"
GLAZING LINE
NOTE: INSTALL ALUMINUM
TUBE PRIOR TO ATTACHING
BOTTOM RUN OF ENDWALL
GIRTS.
- (1X) 3 1/4" TAPCON SCREW [FA7165]
(SPACE AT MAX. 12" O.C.)
NOTE
:POLYURETHANE SEALANT TO BE
USED @ BASE OF ALUMINUM TUBE
GIRT
BASE PLATE (OPTION)
COLUMN
1" X 1 1/2" ALUMINUM TUBE [113301]
FOR USE WITH BASE PLATE
OPTION ONLY
NOTE: ALUMINUM ANGLE ONLY
TO BE USED WHEN ATTACHING
POLYCARBONATE PANELS TO
CONCRETE PAD.
PANEL
ATTACH PANEL TO OUTSIDE
OF GIRT AND ALUMINUM.
ATTENTION: INSTALL BOTTOM
RUN OF GIRT AFTER INSTALLING
THE ALUMINUM TUBING.
PRE-DRILL MOUNTING HOLES IN
ALUMINUM; SPACE AT 12"-16" ON
CENTER.
APPLY SEALANT (112263) UNDER
ALUMINUM THEN SECURE TO
CONCRETE USING CONCRETE
FASTENERS INCLUDED WITH KIT.
TO PREVENT LEAKS AT THIS
CONNECTION, INSTALL PC PANEL
OVER GIRT AND ALUMINUM.
DO NOT INSTALL BEHIND
ALUMINUM.
APPLY SEALANT UNDER AND
ALONG ALUMINUM.