GrowSpan 105169F User manual

STK# DIMENSIONS
105169F 10' W x 7' H x 10' L
105170F 10' W x 7' H x 20' L
105171F 10' W x 7' H x 30' L
105172F 10' W x 7' H x 40' L
105173F 10' W x 7' H x 50' L
Photo may show a different but similar model. Frame is shown with optional cover.
GrowSpan™
Economy Cold Frames
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YOU MUST READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU
BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER.
Thank you for purchasing this cold frame. 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 cold frame. Please read these
instructions before you begin.
If you have any questions during the assembly, contact
Customer Service for assistance.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Wear eye protection.
• Wear head protection.
• Wear gloves when handling metal parts.
• Use a portable GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
when working with power tools and cords.
• Do not climb on the frame during or after construction.
• Do not occupy the structure during high winds,
tornadoes, or hurricanes.
• Provide adequate ventilation if the structure is
enclosed.
• Do not store hazardous materials in the structure.
• Provide proper ingress and egress to prevent
entrapment.
LOCATION
Choosing the proper location is an important step before
you begin to assemble the structure.
The following suggestions and precautions will help you
determine whether your selected location is the best
location.
• Never erect the structure under power lines.
• Identify whether underground cables and pipes are
present before preparing the site or anchoring the
structure.
• Location should be away from structures that could
cause snow to drift on or around the building.
• Do not position the structure where large loads such as
snow and ice, large tree branches, or other overhead
obstacles could fall.
SITE
After choosing a location, proper preparation of the site is
essential. Follow the information below.
• A level site is required. The site must be level to
properly and safely erect and anchor the structure.
• Drainage: Water draining off the structure and from
areas surrounding the site should drain away from the
site to prevent damage to the site, the structure, and
contents of the structure.
WARNING: The individuals assembling this structure
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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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Following the instructions as presented will help ensure the
proper assembly of your structure. Failing to follow these
steps may result in an improperly assembled and anchored
structure and will void all warranty and protection the owner
is entitled to.
The steps outlining the assembly process 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 with the shipment before you
begin assembling the structure.
3. Gather the tools, bracing, ladders (or lifts), and
assistance needed to assemble the structure.
4. Check the weather before you install the roof cover
and any panels (if equipped). Do not install covers or
panels on a windy or stormy day.
5. Re-evaluate the location and site based on the
information and precautions presented in the
documentation included with the shipment.
6. Prepare the site (if applicable).
7. Assemble the frame components in the order they are
presented in these instructions.
8. Properly connect the assembled frame to the ground
posts.
9. Install, tighten, and secure the end panel and main
cover (if equipped). This applies to covers that stretch
over the frame assembly. Your shelter may include roof
panels or side panels or both.
10. Read the care and maintenance information at the end
of these instructions.
11. Complete and return all warranty information as
instructed.
LIST OF WORDS AND PHRASES
Before you begin, it is important to become familiar with the
words and phrases used in this instruction manual.
These words and phrases are common to most
GrowSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of
the shelter. (Some are used in this document. Others may
not apply to this particular shelter.) These terms describe
the shipped parts and can also be found on the materials
list/spec sheets included with the shipment. To aid in the
assembly, read through the following definitions before you
begin to assemble your shelter.
• Conduit: An assembly of pipes used to secure the
main cover and end panels (if equipped). Purlins and
some strut assemblies also consist of connected pipes
to form a conduit. Each pipe joint of a conduit assembly
is secured with a self-tapping Tek screw.
• Coupler or Fitting: A part of the frame assembly
where legs, purlins and rafter pipes are inserted and
secured. In most instances, 3-way and 4-way couplers
are used. In some larger applications, couplers are
used to secure the joints of the different rafter sections
during the assembly of the rafters. Some shelters do
not use couplers.
• Foot or Rafter Foot: The part attached to and found
at the base of the rafter or leg of the shelter.
Depending on the shelter, the foot is an optional
purchase. Some shelters do not offer an optional foot.
Some use 1-way connectors; some use ground posts.
• Must Read Document: This document includes
building and shelter anchoring instructions, steps for
end wall reinforcement, safety precautions, and notices
and warnings. The Must Read document is sent with
all shelters and buildings. If you did not receive a Must
Read document, contact Customer Service to request
one.
• On-Center: Term used to describe a measurement
taken from the vertical center of the rafter or frame
member to the vertical center of another.
• Purlin: The pipe assembly that runs perpendicular to
the rafters or framework that supports the main cover.
Purlins are found on the sides and roof areas of the
assembled frame, are evenly spaced, and typically run
from the front to the back of the shelter.
• Plain or Straight Pipe: A term used to describe a pipe
that has the same diameter or width throughout its
entire length.
• Strut: A strut is usually a length of pipe with two
flattened ends and is used for diagonal bracing of the
shelter frame. A strut is typically secured to the frame
work by special brackets and bolts.
• Swaged End or Swaged Pipe: The term “swaged''
refers to the tapered end of the pipe or tube. Swaged
ends of a pipe can be inserted into couplers and the
straight ends of other pipes.
• Tek Screw: A self-tapping fastener used to secure pipe
joints and to fasten brackets to rafters.

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REQUIRED TOOLS
The following list identifies the main tools needed to
assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be
needed depending on the structure, location, and
application.
• Tape measure or measuring device
• Fine point marker to mark the hole locations to be
drilled in tubing
• Variable speed drill and impact driver (cordless with
extra batteries works best)
• Wrenches or ratchet and socket set (recommended)
• Ropes long enough to reach over the frame (if optional
cover was purchased)
• Hammers and gloves
• Metal file
• Duct tape (supplied by customer)
• Box cutter or utility knife
• Ladders, work platforms, and other machinery for lifting
designed to work safely at the height of the frame
UNPACK AND IDENTIFY PARTS
The following steps will ensure that you have all the
necessary parts before you begin to assemble the shelter
frame.
1. Unpack the contents of the shipment and place where
you can easily inventory the parts. Refer to the Bill of
Materials/Spec Sheets.
2. Verify that all parts listed on the Bill of Materials/Spec
Sheets are present. If anything is missing or you have
questions, consult the Pictorial Parts Guide and 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 or
washers (if equipped).
SPECIAL NOTE: Baseboard Installation Procedure
These instructions describe installing a baseboard
(recommended) at ground level along each side of the
frame. The baseboard runs from the front to the back of the
frame on the outside of the ground posts.
This baseboard is not included with the shipment and must
be supplied by the customer. Treated or recycled plastic
lumber can be used for a baseboard.
The baseboard, when installed properly, helps prevent the
ground posts from sinking into the ground when anchored.
Depending on the building, it also provides a surface to
attach struts or other building components.
Consult these instructions, or contact Customer Service for
additional information regarding baseboards.
Anchoring the Frame
Before installing a cover, the frame must be anchored to
prevent personal injury and property damage.
Anchor kits are not included with the shipment and must be
purchased or supplied by the customer.
Consult the MUST READ document for anchoring
information and suggestions. Please call Customer Service
at 1-800-245-9881 for additional anchoring information and
to purchase anchors for your cold frame.
Film Cover and Optional End Frame Kits and Panels
If your building includes a film cover and you have also
purchased optional end frame kits and panels, read all
instructions before you install the main cover film. Many
end frame kits require installation before a main cover is
attached to the main building frame.
Installing the main cover film before you install the end
frame and end panel may require the partial removal of the
cover film to install the end frames and panels.
This does not apply to frames that do not have end frames
or end panels.

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The following diagrams and photos will help you identify the
different parts.
FA4482B
Tek Screw
Swaged
Plain
Swaged and Plain Rafter Sections
(not all pieces are shown)
105108
Cross Connector
104545
Post Driver
QH1070
Pipe Strap
104543
Ground Post

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Ground Level
End Rafter
Interior Rafter
Customer-Supplied
Baseboard
Ground Post
Purlin
OVERVIEW
This section describes assembling your cold frame. For
details of each assembly procedure, consult the individual
sections of these instructions. See illustration below to
identify main parts of the cold frame.
1. Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure.
2. Assemble the rafters and frame.
3. Attach recommended baseboards.
4. Anchor the frame.
5. Attach cover film (if equipped). Additional purchase
may be required.
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LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE
After the site is prepared, lay out the building site.
Taking these steps before assembling the shelter saves
time and ensures that the structure is positioned as
desired.
Ground posts must be driven to the proper depth. Width of
the shelter is measured from the center of one ground post
to the center of the remaining ground post.
SQUARE THE SITE
Gather the parts:
• Ground posts (#104543)
• Tek screws (#FA4482B)
1. Identify a corner where a ground post will be positioned
and drive the first ground post into the ground.
NOTE: Insert the ground post driver into the top of the
ground post to protect the post and drive the post into
the ground. The top of the post must be six (6) inches
above the finished grade when properly driven.
2. After the first corner ground post is in place, string
a line the width of the building (10' center-to-center)
and drive the second ground post into the ground just
enough to hold it in place.
3. Use a transit or line level to drive the second corner
post to the same depth as the first ground post.
4. Sting a line at least as long as the building from the first
stake at 90°.
NOTE: A transit can be used to ensure an accurate 90°
angle, or the 3-4-5 rule can be used. Refer to diagram.
Using multiples of 3-4-5 such as 6-8-10 or 12-16-20
helps to maintain an accurate 90° angle.
5. After squaring the position of the building, measure the
length and drive the next corner ground post.
6. Repeat the same step for the last corner post.
NOTE: The distance measured diagonally between
corner posts must be equal for the building to be
square.
7. Check all dimensions (and adjust if needed) before
driving the remaining posts to the required height.
8. After all corner posts are accurately installed, tie a
string line between the tops of the corner ground posts
on the same side of the shelter. The string is used to
identify the tops of all remaining ground posts. The
string must remain tight and level.
9. Use a tape measure to mark the five (5) foot on-center
locations of the remaining ground posts.
10. Drive the remaining ground posts into the ground at
the required five (5) foot on-center width and the height
identified by the string.
NOTE: Verify that each post is plumb and driven to the
correct depth.
After the rafters have been assembled, the rafter ends
are secured to the ground post.
11. Continue with the Rafter Assembly steps that follow.

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ASSEMBLING THE FRAME COMPONENTS
NOTE: Assistance is required to assemble the frame.
RAFTER ASSEMBLY
Gather the parts:
• Rafter pipe (#10SS105S1)
• Rafter pipe (#10SS105S2)
• Rafter pipe (#10SS105P3)
• Pipe strap (#QH1070)
• Tek screws (#FA4482B)
• Nut Setter (3/8'' x 2-9/16" magnetic)
Rafter Assembly Procedure
Each rafter assembly consists of four (4) rafter sections:
two (2) curved rafter pipe (for the top) and two (2) bent side
pipes that connect to the upper center pipes.
END RAFTER ASSEMBLY
1. Select the four (4) pipes needed to assemble a rafter
and arrange these on a flat surface as shown below for
assembly.
2. Slide the swaged portion of each rafter pipe into the
plain end of the pipe as shown.
3. With the main rafter pipes seated at each joint and the
rafter positioned on a flat surface, secure two (2) of the
joints with a single self-tapping Tek screw. Position Tek
screw approximately 1" from pipe joint.
ATTENTION: Install the screws so they will not touch
the cover once it is installed (if equipped). This is
typically on the backside of the rafter, which will be the
surface visible from the inside of the shelter once the
frame is assembled.
4. Located one (1) QH1070 pipe strap and attach it to the
underside of the rafter at the peak.
ATTENTION: The Tek screws used to mount the pipe
strap are also sufficient to secure the rafter joint.
5. Repeat the same steps for the remaining end rafter.
6. At the end of each rafter leg, measure 6" and mark.
This mark identifies how far to insert the rafter into
each ground post.
(10SS105S2) (10SS105P3)
(10SS105S1)
1˝
Tek screw
7. After the end rafters are assembled and marked,
continue with the additional steps to complete the
assembly of the interior rafters.
6"
Mark here.

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INTERIOR RAFTER ASSEMBLY
1. Select the four (4) pipes needed to assemble an interior
rafter and arrange these on a flat surface for assembly.
2. Slide the swaged portion of each rafter pipe into the
plain end of the pipe as shown.
3. With the main rafter pipes seated at each joint and the
rafter positioned on a flat surface, secure the joints
with a single self-tapping Tek screw. Position Tek screw
approximately 1" from pipe joint.
ATTENTION: Install the screws so they will not touch
the cover once it is installed (if equipped). This is
typically on the backside of the rafter, which will be the
surface visible from the inside of the shelter once the
frame is assembled.
4. Repeat the same steps for the remaining rafters.
5. At the end of each rafter leg, measure 6" and mark.
This mark identifies how far to insert the rafter into
each ground post.
6. Once all the rafter assemblies are complete and the
legs are marked, continue with the FRAME ASSEMBLY
instructions that follow.
1˝
Tek screw
6"
Mark here.
FRAME ASSEMBLY
Gather the parts:
• All rafter assemblies
• 1.05'' purlin pipes
• Tek screws (#FA4482B)
• Lifts, ladders, and assistants (as needed)
Frame Assembly Procedure
1. Using the proper lifts and with assistance, carefully
stand the first end rafter assembly and place the leg
pipes into the first set of ground posts.
2. Lower the rafter legs into the ground post to the 6" lines
marked on the pipes earlier and secure the rafter to the
ground post using Tek screws.
ATTENTION: For cold frames that include a film cover,
attach a QH1070 bracket as shown below using the
Tek screws. This bracket can be used to secure the
customer-supplied baseboard to the ground posts.
NOTE: A baseboard is required to attach the poly latch
system used to secure the cover to the frame. If no
cover is used, continue with the next step. If you have
an alternative way to secure a cover to the frame and
you will not need the QH1070 brackets, do not install
them. Continue with the next step.
Inside of
Shelter
Outside of
Shelter
Rafter
Ground
Post
IMPORTANT: Brace
the first rafter in
position as needed to
keep it from moving.
Bracing is removed
after additional
rafters are installed
and secured to the
other rafters.
View from inside
of the frame
QH1070
Brackets
Rafter

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3. Carefully position the first interior rafter in place and
secure the leg pipes to the ground posts as previously
described.
NOTE: Position the Tek screws on the inside of the
ground post so they do not interfere with the installation
of the cover (if equipped).
4. Select another interior rafter and secure it in the next
set of ground posts.
5. After setting the third rafter in place, slide one section
of the purlin pipe into the pipe strap at the end rafter.
FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
6. Select one of the cross-connectors and position it at
the top of the mid (or second) rafter.
7. Slide the purlin pipe and position the plain end of the
purlin flush with (or slightly to the inside) of the end
rafter and secure the purlin in the clamp with a Tek
screw.
Tek
screw
NOTE: To prevent damage to the cover, do not allow
the purlin to extend beyond the end rafter.
8. Move to the second rafter and verify that the rafter
spacing is 5' on-center.
NOTE: Verify that the rafter is plumb front-to-back and
side-to-side.
9. Tighten the bolts in the cross connector and secure the
cross connector to the purlin using a Tek screw.
10. Choose another rafter assembly and set it in position.
11. Secure the rafter legs to the ground posts as previously
described.
12. Repeat the above steps as needed to stand, place,
and secure the remaining rafters to complete the frame
assembly.
NOTE: If the last end rafter is plumb and the purlin
extends beyond the end of the rafter, cut the last
section of purlin pipe to the required length.
DO NOT allow the purlin to extend beyond the end
rafter.
13. After the center purlin is in place, verify that each splice
in the purlin is secured with a Tek screw to prevent it
from separating.
ATTENTION: To install a cover, read the following
information and continue as needed with the next
procedure. If your building includes a film cover and
you have also purchased optional end frame kits and
panels, read all instructions before you install the main
cover film. Many end frame kits require installation
before a main cover is attached to the main building
frame.
Installing the main cover film before you install the
end frame and end panel may require the partial
removal of the cover film to first install the end
frames and panels.
14. If no cover is to be installed, the frame assembly
is complete. Read the Care and Maintenance
information that follows.
Rafter
Purlin NOTE: Photo
shows a similar
frame with the
same connection.

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INSTALLING THE COVER FILM (Sku numbers ending in
FF include the cover lm. Additional purchase is required
for all other skus.)
NOTE: Assistance is required to install the cover.
BASEBOARD INSTALLATION
If a cover is to be installed, the installation requires a
baseboard to be attached to the frame and ground posts.
The baseboard is supplied by the customer and is attached
to the outside of the ground posts. This baseboard runs
along the outside of the frame assembly at ground level (or
slightly into grade) and must remain level throughout the
length of the cold frame.
Gather the parts:
• Treated or recycled plastic lumber (supplied by
customer).
• QH1070 brackets (previously attached if used)
• Tek screws
ANCHOR THE ASSEMBLED FRAME
At this point, anchor the cold frame. Consult the
MUST READ document for anchoring information and
suggestions. Please call customer service at 1-800-245-
9881 for additional anchoring information.
CAUTION: The anchor assembly is an integral part of
the cold frame construction. Improper anchoring may
cause instability and failure of the structure to perform
as designed. Failing to anchor the shelter properly
will void the manufacturer’s warranty and may cause
serious injury and damage.
If the QH1070 brackets were attached to the ground posts
as described earlier in these instructions, the baseboard
can be secured using lag screws or bolts, washers, and
nuts supplied by the customer.
ATTENTION: The baseboard and all parts needed to
attach the baseboard to the frame, except for the QH1070
brackets, are not included and must be purchased
separately by the customer.
Contact Customer Service at 1-800-245-9881 to purchase
baseboard and the parts needed to attach the baseboard.
NOTE: When installing the baseboard, allow it to extend
beyond the end rafters so it can be attached to the QH1070
brackets if these are used.
Insert shows ground post as seen from the inside of the
shelter.
FINISH ROUGH EDGES
Gather the parts:
• Duct tape (supplied by customer)
• Metal file
1. Check for any sharp edges on the frame and file them
smooth so they will not cut the cover.
2. Apply two layers of heavy duct tape on all pipe
connections and clamps that may contact the cover.

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COVER FILM INSTALLATION
After the frame is assembled and the baseboards are
attached to the frame, the cover film is installed.
The steps to install the cover include:
1. Install poly latch U-channel on the tops of the end
rafters and to the baseboard.
2. Pull cover over the shelter.
3. Attach the main cover to one peak, stretch to the other
peak, and secure with poly latch spring.
4. Stretch the cover along one side and attach.
5. Stretch to other side and attach.
Install Poly Latch U-Channel for Cover
1. Using Tek screws, attach a section of the poly latch
U-channel (#102179) to the top of the first end rafter.
Begin at the top of the baseboard as shown below.
2. Continue to attach the U-channel sections working up
and over the first end rafter.
ATTENTION: The U-channel is attached to the top of
the rafter and will bend with the curve of the rafter as it
is attached. See diagram that follows.
Tek screw U-Channel
Dashed line represents the U-channel.
End Rafters Only
3. Repeat these steps for the remaining end rafter.
4. After attaching the poly latch U-channel to the tops of
the end rafters, use Tek screws to attach the
U-channel to the baseboard as shown. (See dashed
line below.)
5. Continue to attach the U-channel until it has been
installed on both baseboards.
6. Continue by installing the cover.
If the bend where the vertical leg of the rafter meets the
curved part of the rafter is too sharp for the U-channel,
cut the U-channel at that point and continue with the
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COVER FILM INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Install the Cover Film
After all of the poly latch U-channel is attached to the
shelter, the cover film is unpacked and pulled into place.
Assistants positioned inside the frame along the length of
the film edge can help when pulling the film into place. In
some instances, ropes or straps are used to pull the cover
film onto the frame depending on the length of the cover
and the width of the frame.
WARNING: To prevent damage to the cover film and
to prevent serious personal injury, DO NOT attempt to
install the main cover on windy or stormy days.
Continue with the steps that follow.
1. Unpack the cover film and position it at the base along
one side of the frame.
2. With assistance, pull the cover film over the frame.
ATTENTION: Depending on the height and width of the
frame, ropes can be tied to the film edge, thrown over
the frame, and pulled to lift the cover film into place.
See the diagram below.
The ropes must be long enough to reach over the
top of the frame to the other side. Long buildings will
require additional ropes to prevent tearing the cover
film when it is pulled into place.
3. With the film in place on the frame, center the cover
side-to-side and end-to-end.
4. Once the main cover is in place and centered on the
frame, begin at the peak of one end rafter and install
the wire spring into the U-channel to secure the cover.
ATTENTION: Center the main cover front to back and
side-to-side to ensure that enough cover material is
present to lock into the U-channel.
If used, the rope can remain in place to temporarily
secure the cover if needed. Remove the ropes as the
cover is secured to the frame.
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the main cover
during installation, additional assistants may be
needed.
Photos show installing the spring into the U-channel on
the outside of a frame. The process is the same for the
U-channel attached to the top of the end rafters.
5. Continue adding the spring into the U-channel at the
top of the first end rafter. Ensure that an even amount
of the cover is exposed and maintained along the edge
of the frame as it is attached.
NOTE: The cover material is cut longer/wider than is
required to cover the frame. For easier anchoring, allow
approximately 8" to extend past the edge of the end
rafter as the cover is anchored in place.
6. Continue down both edges of the first end rafter
until the entire length of the end of the main cover is
secured in place.
7. Stretch the cover to the other end of the building and
repeat the steps to secure the main cover in the
U-channel.
NOTE: Pull the cover tight as the spring is inserted into
the U-channel.
8. After the cover is stretched end-to-end and secured
using the spring and U-channel, move to one side of
the frame and repeat the steps to anchor the main
cover to the first side.
Begin at one end of the U-channel and work toward the
other.
Ropes
Shelter shown above may be a different length than
the actual model.
Ropes may not
be needed.

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SHELTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Proper care and maintenance of the shelter is important.
Check the following items periodically to properly maintain
the shelter:
• Check the ground posts and anchoring system (if
equipped) to see that all components are tight and in
good repair.
• Check connections and all fasteners to verify that they
remain tight.
• Verify that all connections and connectors are secure.
Tighten these if necessary.
• Check the cover material (if equipped) to verify that it is
in good repair.
• Do not climb or stand on the cold frame at anytime.
• Remove debris and objects that can accumulate on the
cold frame. Use tools that will not damage the cover
when removing debris.
• Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation. Use
tools that will not damage the cover when removing
snow.
• Check the contents of the shelter to verify that nothing
is touching the cover that could cause damage.
• If the cold frame is moved, inspect all parts and
connections before reassembling.
• For replacement or missing parts, call 1-800-245-9881
for assistance.
NOTE: Maintain an even length along the side. The
final stretching of the cover takes place when the last
side is secured.
9. After securing the first side, move to the remaining side
and secure it in place.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT REMOVE TOO MUCH OF THE
EXCESS COVER MATERIAL AT EACH END. Some
excess main cover material–the material that extends
beyond the end rafters–should remain in place. If the
main cover needs stretched in the future, remove the
spring from the U-channel, grasp the excess material,
pull the cover tight, and reinstall the spring.
10. Read the Care and Maintenance information that
follows.
COVER INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

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105170F (10' x 20')
105171F (10' x 30')
105173F (10' x 50')
105172F (10' x 40')
105169F (10' x 10')
10' Wide Cold Frames

GROWSPAN™ECONOMY COLD FRAMES
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105170FF (10' x 20')
105171FF (10' x 30')
105173FF (10' x 50')
105172FF (10' x 40')
105169FF (10' x 10')
10' Wide Cold Frames with covers (FF skus only)

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GROWSPAN™ECONOMY COLD FRAMES
Revision date: 01.01.16
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