Palram ORANGERY User manual

ORANGERY
UK
18-02-2010 - MA

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Index
SECTION PAGE NO.
Foreword 3
Safety Tips 3
User notes 3
Assembly Tips 3
Method of Assembly 4
Exploded view 5
Base Construction 6
Components List 7
Profiles and fittings - component identification 8
Method of assembly 9
STAGES OF ASSEMBLY:
Stage 1 Side Frame assembly 9
Stage 2 Assembly of front gable 10
Stage 3 Assembly of rear gable 12
Stage 4 Assembly of gable ends to side 14
Stage 5 Joining of ridge bar(s) 15
Stage 6 Side(s) to door gable 15
Stage 7 Fixing of ridge bar 15
Stage 8 Roof Glazing Bars 15
Stage 9 Assembly of the vent 17
Stage 10 Square and True 17
Stage 11 Glazing 18
Glazing - Sheet identification and location 19
End stops 21
Stage 12 Door assembly 22

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Foreword
Your aluminium greenhouse is designed to give you many years of trouble -free service. By carefully following the steps contained in this manual, you will have a
greenhouse of which to be proud.
Your aluminium greenhouse must be built upon a firm, level surface. For those greenhouse's without an integral base, the optional galvanised steel base is an
ideal foundation but you may also prepare a base from bricks, concrete blocks or impregnated timber. Whatever your choice of material, it is essential that the
base is square and level and the greenhouse must be securely fastened to it (the steel base contains all the necessary fittings).
Though many gardeners will have little choice of position for their greenhouse, the following factors should be borne in mind ...
A flat, level site is essential. Your greenhouse can then be erected easily, staging can be installed properly, and the whole structure will be stable and secure.
Locate your greenhouse where there is a minimum of shade - if possible avoid any shading from trees, fences or shrubs. Overhanging branches are particularly
troublesome as raindrops dripping from them quickly dirty the glass, and quite small twigs tapping against the panes are capable of breaking them. A North-
South facing aspect is most suitable for raising summer and autumn crops as it will allow the rays of the early morning sun to warm-up the greenhouse quickly
and as the sun sets, its rays will still keep up the temperature until the last possible moment.
If you wish to produce crops and plants in the winter and early spring then an East-West location is probably better. In winter the daylight hours are very few and
adequate sun (which at a low aspect will then shine through the south wall) is only available between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
Remember too that your plants will need a great deal of water every day, so the site should be near to a water stand-pipe or not too far away from a convenient
source.
Finally, try to choose a site where the soil drains freely so that you can enjoy pleasant working conditions underfoot!
Please read this manual thoroughly before commencing assembly.
You may find it useful (though it is not essential) to fit the glazing strip to all Glazing Bars (1), (7) & (23), Corner Posts (5), (11), Gable Bars (13), (14), Vent Sides (25)
and Door Posts (16), (17) before you commence assembly.
Safety Tips
1. Extreme care should be taken when handling glass.
2. When glazing it is advisable to wear some head protection, gloves and strong shoes -safety glasses are strongly recommended.
3. Do not, under any circumstances, climb stepladders whilst carrying glass - get an assistant to hand you each piece in turn.
4. When fixing glass into the aluminium sections using spring wire glazing clips, hold the clip in position with one hand and spring the legs of the clip into
the retaining groove with the other.
PLEASE NOTE that the Spring Wire Glazing Clips are in a tensioned state during and after fitting, great care should therefore be taken in seating them
securely into the aluminium retaining groove.
5. Attention! Do not walk over the glazed roof as the glass panes and the frame are unable to withstand the weight.
User notes
1. If you have to leave the greenhouse unattended for any lenght of time during winter months when show might be expected, please take the following
precautions:
- Either: provide a prop for the roof or ensure that the greenhouse is secured against unauthorised entry.
2. Close and secure all windows and doors when strong winds are experienced or forecast.
3. Always replace immediately broken or damaged panes of glass.
4. Periodically lubricate the door rollers.
5. Always take great care when using a rotary mower in close proximity to the greenhouse as small stones can easily be thrown in the air and may break the
glass.
Assembly Tips
All the following diagrams are viewed from inside looking out.
Assembly is easier if constructed this way.

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Method of Assembly
First install base as per instructions
Check base is square and level
- Begin construction of greenhouse side section
- Construct Door Gable
Construct the 2 rear gables
- Assembly side section to Rear Gables
- Fit main Ridge Bar
- Fit Roof Glazing Bars ( and Vent Trimmers)
- Construct 1,2m sides
- Fix Door Gable to 1.2m sides
- Fit Ridge Bar to Door Gable and main Ridge
- Attach small gutter and sill Between Comer Posts
- Fit Roof Slopes
- Fix roof Glazing Bars & roof/eaves Braces
- And Vent Trimmers
- Construct & glaze Vents and Door
- Check greenhouse is square and true
- Glaze
- Fit Plastic ends
- Fit Vents and door
- Fit Ridge end caps

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Exploded view
Vent
Rear gable
Side frame Door gable
Door
Roof
Rear gable
Side frame
Side frame

mm
3170
1908
1860
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2
1303 2
685 2
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M6 *10
M6
2M6 *40
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Orangery Base Construction
1) Ensure greenhouse base is sited on a firm, flat surface.
2) Lay-out base components as shown.
3) Connect long side 3170mm to rear base 1908mm at both ends by fitting ground anchors to matching holes in base sections.
4) Connect 685mm lengths opposite side.
5) Connect 1303mm lengths onto 685mm
6) Connect front 1860 mm to ends of 1303mm.
Secure base to ground by digging a hole at each comer for the ground anchor and when satisfied that base is level and square, concrete into place.
OR If sited on concrete or paved area Cut off ground anchors level with bottom edge of base section and using 'off-cuts or brackets( not provided) secure to
ground.
Ground Anchors

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Components List
Pos Descripon Length [mm] Qty Pos Descripon Length [mm] Qty
01 Side glazing bars 1341 6 27 Vent trimmer 638 4
02 Guer 3110 1 28 Door sle 1815 2
Guer 1273 2 29 Door rail top 610 1
Guer 655 2 30 Door rail centre 610 1
03 Base sill side 3110 1 31 Door rail boom 610 1
Base sill 1273 2 32 Door rail inter 610 1
Base sill 655 2 40 Roof/eaves brace 14
04 Diagonal brace side 1477 4 42 Glazing strip 64m 2
05 Comer post RIB 1346 3 43 Z' Clips 120
06 Base sill rear 1848 2 ½ bent Lap Clip 10
07 Intermediate glazing bar RIB 1870 2 44 Spring wire glazing clips 430
08 Diagonal brace rear 1200 4 45 Door seal 4m 1
Diagonal brace front 1165 2 46 Door roller c/w bolt &nut 2
09 Eaves gusset plate 6 47 Door closure cap LIB 1
10 Rear horizontal brace 1832 2 48 Door handle (pair) 1
11 Comer post L/H 1346 3 50 Square headed bolts M6x 12 230
12 Intermediate glazing bar LIH 1870 2 51 Hexagonal nuts M6 230
13 Gable bar RIH 1185 2 52 Door stop 2
Gable bar RIH front 1165 1 53 Rainwater outlet/stop end LIB 3
14 Gable bar LIH 1185 2 54 Rainwater outlet/stop end RIB 3
Gable bar LIH front 1165 1 55 10mm spanner 1
15 Apex gusset plate 3 56 Assembly instrucons 1
16 Door post RIH 1850 1 72 Casement stay c/w screws 4
17 Door post LIH 1850 1 74 Ridge end Cap 3
19 Horizontal brace front 590 2 76 Horizontal brace flat 590 2
20 Door track & lintel 1252 1 77 Roof slope 1480 2
21 Door track support 500 1 79 Small roof glazing bar LIB 1
22 Ridge bar 3110 1 80 Small roof glazing bar Rlh 1
Ridge bar 2210 1 100 Internal comer post 1340 2
23 Roof glazing bar 1185 6 101 Roof slope bracket (top) 2
Roof glazing bar 1165 2 102 Roof slope bracket boom 2
24 Vent head 635 4 103 Ridge fixing plate 1
25 Vent side 606 8 104 Roof glazing bar 2
26 Vent sill 610 4 105 Roof glazing bar 2
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Profiles and fittings - component identification

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Method of assembly
Please read through these instructions carefully before you assemble the greenhouse.
Each kit contains a components list. Layout the components and check all items against this list before you begin assembly.
Having established that the components are complete, familiarise yourself with each section by reference to the Identification Chart on previous page, and to
the labels on individual aluminium components.
Please note that where several identical components are contained within the pack, these are bundled together, and the bundle identified by one label (e.g. roof
glazing bars (23)).
IMPORTANT: The base of the greenhouse must be square and level before securing and glazing is commenced.
Check that the diagonals of the base are equal and that the top of the base is level.
Inside the package you will find four separate bundles for the gable ends (Front and Rear) and the two sides. The ridge bar, roof glazing bars, ventilators and
door components are contained separately within the package.
The greenhouse framework is assembled by using the square headed bolts and nuts provided. The glazing bars in the sides arid roof are attached to the lateral
members (ridge, eaves bar and base) by sliding the head of a bolt into the channel at the back of the glazing bar, and then inserting the thread of the bolt
through the prepunched holes located at intervals along the lateral members. The same procedure applies to the fixing of the glazing bars and door posts in the
gable ends. The corner posts are bolted to the front and rear sections through pre-punched holes in both components.
The bolt-carrying channels on the corner posts are used to hold the bolts which connect the corner posts to the side sills.
Side Frame assembly
Stage 1
Layout the side frame components on the ground and assemble the frame as shown by inserting square headed bolts into the glazing bar (1) channels, locating
the threaded end through the pre-punched holes in the eaves bar (2) and sill sections, (3) and securing with one of the nuts provided. Connect the side diagonal
bracing (4) to the gutter, base sill and glazing bars using square headed bolts and nuts.
DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN AT THIS STAGE
When the side frame are completed check that they are true and then tighten the bolts and nuts.

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Assembly of front gable
Stage 2
Identify and layout the components in the configuration shown in the diagram.
1. Slide door seal into left (17) and right (16) hand door posts.
2. Locate right-handed corner post (5) onto front base sill (18) and secure with bolt and nut
through pre-punched holes in bothcomponents.
3. Now slide a square headed bolt into the channel at the back of the right hand door post and
loosely secure together with front diagonal brace (8) to base sill. Connect diagonal brace to cor-
ner post.
4. Attach an eaves gusset plate (9) to the two holes at the top of the corner post (5). Note that
the gusset plate is fitted to the INSIDE of the corner post with the imprinted arrow pointing
upwards.
5. Slide two square headed bolts to positions approximately 1/3 and 2/3 of the way down the
channel of the right hand door post (16) and connect to horizontal brace (19). Fasten end of
horizontal brace to lower bolt holding eaves gusset plate. Repeat procedure for left hand corner
post (11) and left hand door post (17).
6. Now offer the right hand gable bar (13) to the gusset plate (9) attached to the right hand corner
post (5). Secure with two bolts and nuts, but do not fully tighten at this stage.
7. Connect right hand door post (16) to flange of gable bar (13). Repeat procedure for left hand
gable bar (14) and door post (17).
8. Position apex gusset plate (15) inside gable bars and loosely secure with bolts and nuts.
9. Take door lintel with door track (20) attached and fasten each end to left and right hand gable
bars (13 & 14) through pre-punched holes in flange above door posts.
10. Attach door track support (21) to right hand of door track and outside flange of gable bar (13).
11. Now connect the horizontal (flat section) braces (76) between the corner posts (5) and the
adjacent door posts. Align the centrally placed hole in the horizontal brace (76) with the corre-
sponding holes in the diagonal braces (8) and secure with a square headed bolt and nut.
12. Check that the whole assembly is true and square, and fully tighten all nuts and bolts.

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Assembly of front gable

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Assembly of rear gable
Stage 3
Identify and layout the components in the configuration shown in the diagram.
1. Locate right-handed corner post (5) onto base sill (6) and secure with bolt and nut through pre-drilled holes in BOTH components.
2. Now slide a square headed bolt into the channel at the back of the right hand intermediate glazing bar (7) and loosely secure together with diagonal
brace (8) to base sill (6). Connect diagonal brace to corner post (5).
3. Attach an eaves gusset plate (9) to the two holes at the top of the corner post (5). Note that the gusset plate is fitted to the INSIDE of the corner post.
4. Slide a square headed bolt to a position approximately 113 of the way down the channel of the right hand intermediate glazing bar (7) and connect to
horizontal brace (10). Fasten end of horizontal brace to lower bolt holding eaves gusset plate onto corner post.
5. Repeat procedure for left hand corner post (11) and left hand intermediate glazing bar (12).
6. Now offer the right hand gable bar (13) to the gusset plate (9) attached to the right hand corner post (5). Secure with two bolts and nuts, but do not fully
tighten at this stage.
7. Connect right hand intermediate glazing bar (7) to flange of gable bar (13).
8. Repeat procedure for left hand gable bar (14) and intermediate glazing bar (12).
9. Position apex gusset plate (15) inside gable bars and loosely secure with bolts and nuts.
10. Check that the whole assembly is true and square, and fully tighten all nuts and bolts.

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Assembly of rear gable

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Assembly of gable ends to side
Stage 4
1. Bolt endgable to side section through pre-punched holes.
It will be found helpful to slide two bolts into each gable bar and corner post and to hold these
in position by securing with finger-tight nuts BEFORE offering the sections into position.
2. Add second rear gable.
3. Now secure side section to gables.

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Fixing of ridge bar
Stage 7
1. Locate ridge bar (22) so that the flanges are underneath the gable bars (13) as
shown in the diagram.
2. Release finger-tight nuts on remaining bolts in gable bars (13) and slide bolts
into locating slots in ridge bar (22). Tighten nuts to secure the ridge bar in posi-
tion.
Roof Glazing Bars
Stage 8
l. Slide five square headed bolts into the bolt channel at the back of the roof
glazing bars.
2. Locate and secure the roof glazing bars (23) to the ridge(22) and the gutter(2)
using two of the pre-positioned square headed bolts and nuts.
3. Secure roof brace (40) between each pair of glazing bars(23) using another
two of the pre-positioned nuts and bolts
4. Secure eaves brace (40) between adjacent roof glazing (23) bars and side glaz-
ing bars(1 )with pre-positioned nuts and bolts.
Joining of ridge bar(s)
Stage 5
1. Connect ridge bar fixing bracket to ridge with nut and bolt through pre-drilled hole.
2. Rest machined end of ridge bar onto original and locate opposite end so that the flanges are underneath the gable.
3. Release finger tight nut on remaining bolts in gable and slide nut and bolt assembly into locating slots in ridge bar. Tighten nuts to secure ridge bar.
4. At opposite end, push ridge bar up to main ridge bar and connect by drilling through holes in bracket (103) into ridge and secure with self taping screws.
Side(s) to door gable
Stage 6
1. Having constructed 1.2 m side( s) connect to comer post( s) as in rear gable and then connect small gutter to internal comer post(100) .
2. Connect short gutter and sill between internal comer post (100) and rear gable
3. Slide 4 nut and bolt assemblies into bolt channel of roof slope(s) (77)and fit between ridge bar (22) and gutter (2).
4. Loosely connect small bracket (102) in the bottom and bracket (101) at the top.
5. Slide 6 square head bolts into the channel of the roof glazing bars. (the mitred ones 1165mm &1185mm.
Now connect eaves bracket ( 103 ) to roof slope (77) and glazing bars with the 2 bottom pre- positioned bolts. Now connect the smaller mitred glazing bars
(104/105) at the top end of the roof slope (77) to the ridge bar (22) and the bracket (101).

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Fitting of Roof Slope and Brackets

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Assembly of the vent
Stage 9
1. The vent assembly is made up of a head (24), two sides (25), a vent
sill (26) and is glazed with a sheet of glass 610mm x 610mm.
2. Place two bolts through the pre-punched holes in the vent head,
slide both vent sides (25) over the bolt heads and secure with nuts.
3. Place a square-headed bolt into the hole at each end of the vent sill
(26) and loosely attach hexagonal nuts. Slide the heads of the bolts
into the bolt channel of each vent side (25) and finger-tighten the
hexagonal nuts.
4. Fit glazing strip (42) to the vent sides (25) only. Then glaze the vent
with a pane of glass 610 mm x 610 mm and secure with four spring
wire glazing clips (44) (see illustration on page 23).
5. Assemble casement stay (72) to vent sill (26) using screws provided.
6. Apply grease to the curved hinge joint at the vent head and slide the
vent along the ridge bar to the required position. Now slide the vent
trimmer (27) into position ensuring that the vent sits on the trimmer
and then tighten the trimmer bolts to the roof glazing bars.
FOR EASE OF ASSEMBLY
PROFILES ARE SHOWN
INVERTED
Square and True
Stage 10
1. Using a set-square and spirit level where appropriate, ensure that the whole
assembly is square and each upright is vertical.
2. It is a useful check that the measurement across each gable end is the same at
ground level and eaves height.
3. Tighten all nuts.

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Glazing
Stage 11
Choose a day when the weather conditions are calm and you have sufficient time to complete
the glazing in one operation.
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The roof and eaves bracing (40) must be fitted and fully secured before
glazing is commenced.
2. Extreme care should be taken when handling glass.
3. When glazing it is advisable to wear some head protection, gloves and strong shoes. Safety
glasses are strongly recommended.
4. Do not, under any circumstances, climb stepladders whilst carrying glass, get an assistant to
hand you each piece in turn.
5. When fixing glass into the aluminium sections using spring wire glazing clips, hold the clip in
position with one hand and spring the legs of the clip into the retaining groove with the other.
6. Fit glazing strip (42) as shown in the diagram to all glazing bars, corner posts, gable bars, door
posts and vent sides. pos. nos. 1, 5, 7,13,16,23,25,39,62.
7. Begin glazing at one end of the roof. Fit a pane of glass at eaves level first and clip into position
as shown in the diagram with four spring wire glazing clips (44)
8. Place two 'Z' clips (43) onto the upper edge of the first pane of glass and clip second pane into
position with four spring wire glazing clips (44).
9. Repeat procedure and insert third pane into groove in ridge and locate onto 'Z' clips (43).
Secure with four spring wire glazing clips (44).
10. Having completed one section of the roof, now glaze the section on the opposite side. By
so doing you will ensure that the roof remains square throughout the glazing operation (note:
should the glass appear to 'run off' this indicates that the greenhouse is not square. If this is the
case, the greenhouse must be brought into square before continuing).
11. When the roof is completely glazed, glaze the sides and gable ends, commencing at the sill
and clipping one pane of glass into position at a time. Always use four spring wire glazing clips
(44) per pane.
PLEASE NOTE
Fit Glazing strip only to the following components: Corner posts (5), Gable bars (13), Glazing bars
(1), (7), (23), (39), (62), Door posts (16), Door stiles (28) and (65) and Vent sides (25).

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Rear gable Rear gable
Roof
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Front gable
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Multi - pane Glazing

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Full lenght toughened glass