Jewett Cameron Companies Weatherguard User manual

Congratulations! You have purchased the world's finest structure for the home gardener, a Weatherguard™ Greenhouse. To get the most
satisfaction from your greenhouse, please carefully review these instructions and the lists of required materials below BEFORE beginning
assembly. By taking a few extra minutes now, you will enjoy many years of use from your greenhouse.
Jewett Cameron Companies
WEATHERGUARD
™
1-800-955-2879
Base Double Tube ...................................................................................................................................
Cross Fittings.........................................................................................................................................
Curve Pipes ..........................................................................................................................................
Door Panel............................................................................................................................................
Lacing Ropes.........................................................................................................................................
Purlins .................................................................................................................................................
Ratchets ..............................................................................................................................................
Roof Skin .............................................................................................................................................
Safety Ropes .........................................................................................................................................
Solid End Panel ......................................................................................................................................
T-Base Fittings .......................................................................................................................................
“T” Fittings............................................................................................................................................
Vertical Extensions Tubes ...........................................................................................................................
Zip Ties ...............................................................................................................................................
Cross Tubes ..........................................................................................................................................
MATERIALS INCLUDED
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Watch for helpful assembly "HINTS" while following these instructions.
BEFORE YOU START: SITE CHOICE
Where will your garden grow best?
This Weatherguard™ Greenhouse is designed with a non-rigid flex frame system, allowing it to move in moderately windy conditions. Locating
your shelter next to a natural or man-made wind block (e.g., building, fence, trees, hedges, etc.) will help prevent the greenhouse from potential
damge in severe wind conditions.
Once you have selected your greenhouse location, clear a FLAT, LEVEL, SQUARE site free of all debris.
STEP 1
FRAMEWORK ASSEMBLY
As the healthy plant stem supports the leaves, so the
correctly assembled framework supports the roof.
Working from the foundation up, begin assembling
the greenhouse framework. First, install the short
straight vertical extension tubes over the top shaft
of each base.
SEE DRAWING C.
CAUTION! The Weatherguard™ Greenhouse
frame design is flexible. Please be aware that
overhead parts and/or pipes can come loose and
fall during assembly. DO NOT allow children on or
around the assembly site when erecting your
greenhouse. And ALWAYS pay attention overhead
for safety! Using the safety ropes supplied to firmly
tie each arch together will hold all fittings and purlins
in place. After assembly, safety ropes must be left
tied in place for added wind stability.
SEE DRAWING D.
Next, using T-fittings for the front and rear greenhouse
ends and cross fittings in the middle, begin forming
the arches and inserting the remaining purlins.
SEE DRAWINGS C & D.
STEP 2
8'
4'
6’6”
C
Safety Ropes (Tie securely to ends)
“T” fittings on end Cross fittings in center
B
FOUNDATION ASSEMBLY
As the healthy plant stem supports the leaves, so the
correctly assembled framework supports the roof.
Simply locate the appropriate parts enclosed in the
box. (note: the parts in the box are not labeled by
letters-please reference by shape and measurement.)
Notice how the ratchets are unique to each corner.
Start by laying out the four corner pieces (part “A”).
Next, locate the double “T” pieces (part “C”) and
connect to the corner pieces (A). These are a tight
fitting and may require the use of a hammer. Finally,
locate your cross tubes (part “B”) and connect the
two assembled side pieces. These may also need
to have help to fit.
NOTE: One greenhouses larger than 4’ wide Part B is a split tube
that will need to be assembled.
IMPORTANT NOTICE! PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY PRIOR TO ASSEMBLING
YOUR WEATHERGUARD
™ GREENHOUSE.

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STEP 3
INSTALLING THE ROOF SKIN PANEL
Like a canopy of leaves, the roof skin provides shelter.
NOTE: Please take great care when handling the roof skin to
prevent scratching or piercing during installation. Place a ground
tarp under the roof skin during assembly. Do not walk on the
material at any time.
Unfold the roof skin with finished seams facing up
and lay it next to the bottom purlin on one side of
your greenhouse. Center the roof skin so
approximately 4" of material extends beyond both
ends of the framework. Using the supplied lacing
rope, lace the bottom edge of the roof skin through
the reinforced grommets to the bottom purlin. The
space between the roof skin and bottom purlin
should be between 1/2" to 1"
SEE DRAWING E.
Now you are ready to lay the roof skin over the arch
framework. Keeping the roof centered, VERY
CAREFULLY lay the roof skin over the frame.
Now that the roof skin is over the frame, lace the
bottom grommets to the bottom purlins, starting
from the middle, as on the first side.
CAUTION! LACING THE GROMMETS TOO
TIGHTLY CAN DAMAGE THE COVER!
Begin lacing in the middle of the
skin. Once you reach the ends,
tie off lacing on end base plates.
CAUTION! DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE RATCHETS! Tighten only until the skin folds
over the framework by approximately 4". The roof material is intended to drape over
the framework only – it is not designed to be stretched. Additional ratcheting will
only stretch the polyethylene material, thinning and weakening the roof skin and
potentially voiding the warranty.
STEP 5
TIGHTENING THE FOUR RATCHETS ON EACH CORNER
BASE PLATE
Roof skin flaps on framework ends and along sides
help seal your greenhouse, creating a controlled
growing environment.
Using the four ratchets supplied, install one on each
corner base plate. SEE DRAWING E. A flat webbing
rope extends from all 4 corners of the roof skin.
Insert the webbing into the ratchets and slowly begin
tightening each corner, alternating between the 4
corners and tightening a little at a time. As you
tighten the ratchets, the 4" roof skin flap will fold
over the framework ends, helping to secure your
framework together.
Do not pull the ties tight until the
entire panels are attached. Then, each
tie can be tightened a bit at a time
until the panels are centered within
the framework.
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INSTALLING THE SOLID END AND DOOR PANELS
Besides providing access to your greenhouse, the
door panel can be used to help regulate the interior
temperature.
Using the supplied zip ties, begin attaching the solid
end panel and door panel to the framework, working
from the top center of each panel.
SEE DRAWING F.
CAUTION! Overtightening zip ties can damage
the panels, as well as causing difficulty opening and
closing the door panel.
Complete the door and end panels by securing them
at the bottom.
SEE DRAWING G.
STEP 4

Congratulations! You now have a completed high-quality Weatherguard™ Greenhouse.
For safety in severe winds, we suggest anchoring your greenhouse.
If you ever disassemble your Weatherguard™ Greenhouse, clean and dry the skin completely before storing to prevent mildew, which can rot the
polyethylene. Always use caution when disassembling overhead framework!
All of us at Jewett Cameron Companies thank you for purchasing our products.
For product information, replacement parts and customer service,
call us toll-free at 800-955-2879, or email [email protected]
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Jewett Cameron Companies warranties your Weatherguard
™
Greenhouse to be free of defects in material and workmanship
and further warrants that, in normal use, the Weatherguard
™
Greenhouse is waterproof, will not tear, and will not be
affected by mildew. This warranty is extended to the first
retail purchaser of the Greenhouse for consumer use, and
lasts for one (1) year from the date of purchase. Jewett
Cameron Companies will replace any cover that is defective
(unless those defects result from abuse or misuse of the
cover, such as puncture or damage caused by excessive
wind or heat). The replacement will be without charge to
you, if you notify Jewett Cameron Companies in writing
within the first six (6) months after date of purchase. If you
notify Jewett Cameron Companies in writing six (6) months
after the date of purchase but before the expiration of this
Warranty, Jewett Cameron Companies will provide you with
a replacement cover for 50% off its then-current retail price.
JEWETT CAMERON COMPANIES WILL NOT HAVE OTHER OR
GREATER LIABILITY FOR DEFECTS IN THE COVER, NOR WILL
JEWETT CAMERON COMPANIES HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. If you discover a defect in the cover
during the warranty period, and wish to obtain a replacement,
send notice of your claim to:
JEWETT CAMERON COMPANIES
PO BOX 1010
NORTH PLAINS, OR 97133
LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY
Include your return address and phone number, and a copy
of the original invoice or further proof of the date of purchase,
plus a description of the claimed defect. ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE (1)
YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warrant lasts, so the
above limitations may not apply to you. This Warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which may vary from state to state.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SOLD OR INTENDED FOR USE AS A
FLAME RETARDANT ARTICLE: this product can be burned and
under some conditions may continue to burn once ignited.
This product meets the flammability requirements of
commercial standards CS-192-53 (paragraph 4.10) for general
purposes vinyl plastic film to which the Flammable Fabrics
Act, Public law 88 refers. Weatherguard
™
Greenhouses, unless
specifically labeled for such use, do not meet the flammability
standards for use as tent materials.
WARNING