Redpath The Beast User manual

Instructions & Illustrations for the Redpath Beast
Glasshouse 3.2m x 6.3m
16 Bounty Place, Palmerston North Freephone: 0508 733 728 Freefax: 0508 733 727
www.redpath.co.nz
PLEASE TAKE CARE WHEN HANDLING GLASS DURING ASSEMBLY OR USING
THIS GLASSHOUSE –GLASS CAN BREAK FROM IMPACT OR STORM DAMAGE
STAY OUTSIDE OF THE GLASSHOUSE IN HIGH WIND OR STORM CONDITIONS As of
29.06.21

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PARTS LIST –FOR THE BEAST SERIES GLASSHOUSE
6.3m
1
Ridge
1
2
Gutter/Eave
2
3
Side cill
2
4
Side bracing angle
8
5
Alloy shelf 8’ long
1
6
Rear end horizontal angle
Taped together
1
7
Rear end cill
and marked
1
8
Long rear end glazing bar
rear end
1
9
Medium rear end glazing bar
2
10
Shorter rear end glazing bar
2
11
Diagonal angles for rear end
2
12
Door end cill
Taped together
1
13
Medium door end glazing bar
and marked
2
14
Shorter door end glazing bar
rear end
2
15
Short door end glazing bar
1
16
Main door track support
1
17
Diagonal angles for door end
2
18
Upper horizontal angles end
2
19
Lower horizontal angles end
2
20
Corner bar in 2 packs of 4
8
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Roof glazing bar
18
22
Long roof bracing angle
4
23
Short roof bracing angle
4
24
Side glazing bar
18
25
Vent packs in roof
4
26
Vent packs for side
2
27
Top door track
1
28
Door panels –Top panel - 2
Taped together and
2
Bottom panel –2
marked door
Intermediate panel –3
29
Door post –handed left –1
Taped together
1
Handed right –1
and marked
Unhanded –2
door
Angle –1
30
Tee bar cantilever
27
31
Glazing beading
700’
32
Bag of fittings
1
33
Gusset plates, eave
4
34
Gusset plates, ridge
2
35
Casement stay
4
Glass is supplied from your local merchant. Redpath will advise your local merchant to deliver the glass when the customer has
advised Redpath that they are ready for the glass to be installed. (The glass IS NOT freighted with the glasshouse due to the
high likelihood of the glass being damaged in transit or in storage on customers site).

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REDPATH BEAST GLASSHOUSE BASE DIMENSIONS
(Materials not supplied)
Base material may be: Timber, Brick, Block, or Concrete
(Dimensions shown are to the exterior edges)
The dimensions given below are for the base & ground anchoring system of your Glasshouse. You will need to supply the materials
& construct these using Concrete, Brick or Timber. Ensure that dimensions A & B are not exceeded! as these are precise outside
measurements enabling the aluminum base cill of the glasshouse (supplied) to overhang the edges of your base. Also ensure that
the base is square by measuring across the corners (C) in both directions. Only when this measurement is equal is the base square!
Check the level using a builder’s spirit level –in directions (A), (B) & (C) The building & its glass cladding relies on the buildings base
being level in all directions. The height of the base is typically up to 150mm above ground level, with a portion of the base being
below ground level. If using Timber for the base, the base will need to be secured to the ground with pegs spaced at a width & depth
to suit your chosen sites wind exposure & ground conditions.
HELPFUL HINTS & ADVICE
Please take your time and be sure to read all instructions carefully before assembling. The glasshouse structure does often require
at minimum an “experienced DIY” type person or a semi-skilled builder to assemble.
Locate the glasshouse in a sheltered or semi-sheltered position. Glass is a fragile product and strong winds, or flying debris could
potentially damage the glass sheeting. Secure the roof vents in a closed position, close doors & windows if very windy. A shelter
belt should be considered to protect the glasshouse and plants within in windy locations.
Do not assemble the frame or attempt to glaze in windy, or damp conditions
The glasshouse frame must be anchored to a permanent foundation / base. This will not only help secure it against strong winds,
but will help prevent breakage of the glass via ground movement. Materials for the base are optional & are not supplied as part of
this kitset.
When building your own timber/brick/concrete foundations/base ensure that they are level and square and built to the correct
outside measurements otherwise your frame will not be correct and the glass will not fit.
MODEL: Nominal frame size
A(actual base size width)
B(actual base size length)
C(actual diagonal –check)
BEAST 3.2m x 6.3m
3195mm
6284mm
7050mm
Note: Please check with your local council whether a building permit is
required for your glasshouse before construction commences

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Be sure all four corners of the constructed glasshouse are square before installing any glass, and do not install the glass until the
glasshouse is secured onto a permanent foundation/base.
Do not place your glasshouse in vulnerable locations such as under trees, near children’s playing areas, upon loose soils, in an
open exposed place with open field or distant views.
Children should not be allowed to play near the glasshouses. (Note: toughened glass can be fitted to the Redpath glasshouse
range as an option & we can quote you for this feature if required)
REMEMBER: Glass is fragile. Handle with extreme Care! & BEWARE of sharp edges! (Key Point). Protective clothing such as
gloves, strong outer clothing and eyeglasses should be worn. Beware that flying glass from strong wind can/will travel some
distance and can be a dangerous hazard for property and persons surrounding the glasshouse.
Be careful when using agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers, fungicides and insecticides etc. in the glasshouse. Do not use
chemicals that are for outside use only. Always read the labels very carefully.
Do not push or lean on the glass panels. Do not lean weighty objects onto the glass. Use extra care when moving heavy or
awkward objects such as tables, poles, internal frames etc. within or near the glasshouse.
Do not latch the door when anybody is inside the glasshouse. Do not occupy the glasshouse in times of high wind or poor weather
(hail etc)
Be aware of the increased temperature in the glasshouse on a sunny day & allow for shading, or extra ventilation for these higher
temperatures.
Do not keep pets or other animals in the glasshouse & try to prevent their entry.
When cleaning glass, do not exert too much pressure onto the glass.
Bolts may need greased to avoid binding.
DETAILED ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The contents of this carton are divided into the different frame assemblies that collectively make up the complete unit.
It is recommended that each frame assembly is fully completed before moving on to the next.
The frames to be constructed are as follows:
1. SIDE FRAME –Two of.
2. REAR GABLE –One of.
3. DOOR GABLE –One of.
4. ROOF VENT –Four of.
5. DOOR –Two of at 457mm wide.
6. Additional parts such as the ridge, roof bars, eaves ties etc. are put on “loose” and are not pre-constructed into an
independent frame.
SIDE FRAME ASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
For the point of this plan we have used a 3.8m Model as an illustration.
From the main box you require: Pack of side bars marked “side bars”.
Pack of gutters, angles and cills marked “side”.
From the pack of fittings you need: Nuts and bolts + the Glazing beading.
You need for each frame: 1 gutter/eave, 1 cill, 2 diagonal angles and 5 side bars. Before assembling any of the side frame section
you will need to slide the required number of bolts into the glazing bars. (See drawing). Assemble the side frames as shown.

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1. Slide the glazing beading into each side bar taking care not to stretch the material. Trim off any surplus level with the ends of
the glazing bar.
2. Lay the 9 components on the floor as though you were standing inside the glasshouse i.e. with the gutter and cill facing
downwards and the bolt slot of the glazing bar upwards. (Key point)
3. Slide 3 bolts into each glazing bar, the middle bolt will be used later to attach the cantilever tee bars. Fix the combined eaves
and gutter bars to the glazing bars by pushing the bolt previously inserted through the holes in the lower flange of the eave
and secure with a nut. Ensure that the glazing bar is pushed up under the gutter and is tight up against the inside shoulder of
the eave. (Key Point). Do the same with the rest of the glazing bars.
4. Fix the cill in a similar way to 3 above but start with the middle glazing bars and work outwards.
5. The 2 outer glazing bars have the angle ties bolted to them. Before attaching the nuts, place the tie bar over the bolts so that
they point outwards towards the end of the eaves bar. They must be arranged so that the inside of the angle, in each case
faces towards the middle of the house.
N.B. there are 4 per side: the extra braces are centrally positioned (diagonally like the 2 end ones) for additional strength.
6. Ensure that the glazing bars are tight up against the cill and inside shoulder of the eave, tighten all nuts. The nuts and bolts
are aluminum and only require one turn with the spanner after first finger tip tightening. (Key Point).
7. Do exactly the same with the other side frame.
WELL DONE! YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE 2 SIDE FRAMES!
IMPORTANT!!
Must be fitted
as shown in
picture.

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REAR WALL END ASSEMBLY
1. Starting with the pack of corner bars split the tape holding them together and first identifies the 2 roof bars from the 2 sidebars.
The sidebars have one hole and one mitre, both at one end. The other end has no hole and is square cut. The roof bars have 4
holes in the flange and are mitred at both ends and in addition have a letter “R” written at the apex on the outside of the bar. N.B.
If your greenhouse is a painted one, the roof corner bars will not be marked with a letter “R”. They can be identified from the
sidebars as outlined above. (Key Point)
The bars are also handed so you must identify the left and right hand. Standing up; hold one side bar vertically in your left hand;
the other in your right. Rotate the bars so that the 2 bolt slots are facing in towards you, with the mitres at the top (inside view).
Viewed this way the 2 mitres should run down to each other. The roof bars can be handed similarly, keeping the bolt slots facing
inwards and the letter “R” to the top. (With a painted model, the top can be identified by observing the 4 holes in the flange. The
two holes nearest the end are at 50mm and 33mm centres. The 50mm end is the top i.e. nearest the ridge) On the outside you
can identify them by ensuring that the “R”s (indicating ridge) are at the top, the mitres will then run into each other.
2. Slide the glazing beading into the 4 vertical glazing bars and the 4 corner bars, taking care not to stretch the material. Trim off
any surplus level with the end of the bars. N.B. The corner bars have 3 grooves to receive the glazing bead; do not put any in the
middle one. (Key point).
3. Lay out the components of the frame on the ground as though you were standing on the inside i.e. with the bolt slots uppermost.
Ensure that, having correctly identified the roof from the side corner bars, left and right hands (see previous text) you have the
roof bars with the letter “R” (indicating ridge) at the top on the outside, i.e. towards the ground. (Key Point)
4. Slide 2 bolts into each corner bar bolt slots (facing inwards) 1 at the top and 1 at the bottom. Put a nut on and lightly tighten,
leaving them approx. 50mm from the end of each bar. These will be used later in the general assembly.
5. Starting at the apex (2 corner bars opposite each other marked “R”) slide 1 bolt into the other bolt slot i.e. the one that is facing
upwards and is set at 90to the other –4 above. (Key Point)
For the construction of this frame you require from the main box:
1 pack of corner bars marked “corner bars”
1 rear end pack marked “rear end”
1 rear end cill marked “rear end”
1 rear end horizontal brace marked “rear end”.
From the pack of fittings you need:
nuts and bolts
glazing beading and gusset plates –1 large (ridge plate) and 2 small
(eave plates).
These plates are not in the pack of fittings but are taped up with the casement
stays elsewhere in the box.
GR = GLAZING RUBBER

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SHELF INSTALLATION
The next addition. The following diagram and text give details of its installation. The following diagram and text give details of its
installation
The shelf can be fitted to the rear end of the unit or to either side wall.
This is done by utilizing the previously inserted nuts and bolts in the glazing bar, wall bar and side corner bar.
1. Attach the fixing braces on to all bars using the lower of the unoccupied nuts and bolts at the desires height. (Ensure that all
braces are fixed at the same height.)
2. The shelf rests on the upper of the unoccupied bolts (nuts now not required), which is held in place using the fixing clamps as
seen in the diagram. Again, ensure that the fixing clamps are fixed at the same height.
3. The shelf is further supported by the insertion of the fixing brace in to the protruding lip of the underside of the shelf as seen on
the diagram.
4. Ensure that all nuts are tight. Do not over tighten.
5. Shelf installation is now complete.