Robinsons 6' Lean-To User manual

NOMINAL SIZE A (mm) B (mm)
6lt x 6
1952
2012
6lt x 8 2632
6lt x 10 3252
6lt x 12 3872
NOMINAL SIZE A (mm) B (mm)
6ft extension
-
1860
8ft extension 2480
10ft extension 3100
12ft extension 3720

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Thank you for purchasing your new Robinsons greenhouse. We recommend you familiarise yourself with the instructions and read all safety
information before you commence assembly. This instruction manual is also available online at www.robinsonsgreenhouses.co.uk
in our technical help section should you need to reprint it. Should you require any additional advice you can always call us on 01782 385409.
These instructions are divided into sections highlighted by a white number/letter on a black background at the bottom corner of most pages (see opposite
page for details); part lists, B-base, P-preparation, 1-side, 2-front gable, 3-rear, 4-joining the three sides together, 5-roof, 6-wall attachment, 7-vent, 8-
door, 9-glazing, 10-vent attachment, 11-door attachment, 12-anchoring down, 13-optional louvre, 14-optional shelf, 15-optional staging, 16-finishing
touches, Door / Double doors on the side (this is optional and needs to be pre-ordered. If you need to contact us for assistance please refer to the
relevant section/s. If your building is longer than 12’, i.e. has an extension then please also refer the separate extension manual.
Safety Warning
 Glass and aluminium can potentially cause injury. Please ensure you wear protective goggles, gloves, headgear and suitable footwear when
assembling and glazing the building.
 Please remember that glass is fragile and should be handled with extreme care. Always clear up and dispose of any breakages immediately.
 Do not assemble the greenhouse in high winds.
 For safety reasons and ease of assembly, we recommend that this greenhouse is assembled by a minimum of two people.
 Please clear all lying snow from the greenhouse roof as it can cause the roof to buckle or collapse.
Site Preparation
 When selecting a site for your greenhouse, it is vital that you choose as flat and level an area as possible.
 A concrete or slabbed base will provide the most solid foundation for your greenhouse.
 IMPORTANT: Do not fix your building down until the building is fully assembled, including glazing.
 Avoid placing your greenhouse under trees or in other vulnerable locations.
 To minimise the risk of wind damage, try to select as sheltered a site as possible, e.g. beside a hedgerow or garden fence.
Additional Considerations
 Please bear in mind that assembling your greenhouse can be time consuming. You may need to spread the construction over two or more
days. We recommend that you avoid leaving the building partially glazed. If you ever have to leave your greenhouse half assembled and not
anchored down, weigh it down with slabs or bags of sand to stop the wind moving it.
 You will find it helpful to prepare a large, clean and clear area in which to work in. A garage floor or flat lawn area is ideal.
 If you have arranged for someone to install your greenhouse for you, please check that all components are included. Most parts are numbered
and can be identified by a stamped number (without the ’D’) or removable label. Alternatively, the
components can be identified by lengths detailed in the packing list (see diagram below).
 Anchoring down your greenhouse should be the final stage of construction (including glazing).
 Once installed your greenhouse requires little maintenance, but to maintain the smooth running of
your door(s) WD40 or similar can be applied to the door wheels and lower door guides.
Guarantee
 Your new Robinsons greenhouse is guaranteed for 10 years against faulty manufacture of the frame-
work. This does not include glazing, moving parts, accidental damage or wind damage.
KEY
SYMBOL KEY DESCRIPTION
EXTERNAL VIEW
THINK
THIS SECTION
RELATES TO
ANOTHER
(e.g. 1 to 5)
CORRECT
DO NOT FIX DOWN!
TWIST TO LOCK
TIGHTEN
PUSH AND HOLD
CUT TO LENGTH
INTERNAL VIEW
639mm D866

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SECTION
No TITLE ASSEMBLY SYNOPSIS: IMPORTANT INFORMATION / CONSIDERATIONS
PARTS LIST Most components should have a ‘D’ code punched into their metal surface. Identify and separate all like
for like components prior to assembly. The ‘parts list’ also separates parts into the various sections 1 -
12 shown below. Parts can also be identified by their profile pictures and stated lengths etc..
B
BASE Base dimensions and recommendations. Ensure that your base is level as this will make assembly of
the building, especially the glazing of the roof much more straight forward.
P PREPARATION Tools required. IMPORTANT: Use WD40 or similar in the glazing bar channels and insert the black glaz-
ing rubber prior to frame assembly.
1
SIDE Take the side glazing bars ‘D508’ with the rubber inserted and the diagonal braces ‘D524’, use 10mm
bolts to join them to the gutter and 15mm bolts to the cills (note how the head of the bolt slides into each
glazing bar during construction).
2 FRONT Again insuring that the gable framework is rubbered-up follow the diagrams to assemble each end of the
building. Make sure that you have inserted the extra bolts utilised in sections 4, 5 and 10. On the roof
and side corner bars not every rubber channel will require rubber unless it is to be utilised in a partition
(see separate manual and section P).
3 REAR
4 JOINING THE
THREE SIDES Take the side (1) and both gables (2 & 3) and join them together on your base. It is a good idea to tie
some ladders to the side to support them if you do not have anyone to hold them for you.
5 ROOF Attach the ridge and then the rubbered-up roof bars ensuring that they are fully butted up to the ridge
and down onto the gutter. Some tubular braces are supplied to add extra strength, they can be fitted
now or later with crop head bolts.
7a VENT Once the vent is glazed add silicone to the vent sides and top. Stand the vent/s on their hinge (vent top)
and then leave the silicone to set.
7b VENT SLAM The slam bar ‘D079’ can be moved up and down between the roof glazing bars so that it can be butted
down onto the pane of glass beneath, the autovent will be attached to it later on (9).
8 DOOR/S Construct the door using the diagrams and then leave to one side ready for attachment in section (10).
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GLAZING
Layout the bar cappings and covers around the building like a sundial checking that all is present and
correct. You can also place the roof cappings in the gutters so they are closer to hand. You will notice
that your roof cappings (D541 / D547) are in one long section however you can cut this into two sections
if you wish due to the glass overlap in the roof. This will remove the bulge in the roof capping, however
keep the roof cover strips (D544) full lengths for the neatest finish. The glass in the sides has to bevel on
the black separator strip which is on top of the 305mm high glass base panels. This bevelling action
allows the glass to tuck underneath the gutter canopy. Use the capping and the self tapping screws to
then hold the glass in place. The covers then enclose the screw heads giving a neat finish.
10 VENT
ATTACHMENT Take the assembled vent and slide the vent hinge ‘D866’ into the end of the ridge allowing the vent the
pivot open and closed. Vent stops go either side of the vent to stop any lateral movement (so insert
stop / vent / stop). Attachment of the Bayliss XL autovents.
11 DOOR
ATTACHMENT Utilise the bolts inserted in section (2) to attach the upper door track. The lower door runner ’D860’ and
ramp threshold ‘D087’ push down and lock together. Please note that if you are putting the door on the
left hand gable (as you look at wall) the door track and runner will go from the doorway towards the gut-
ter and if you are putting the door on the right hand end the track and runner will open towards the wall.
12 ANCHORING
DOWN Now that the greenhouse is finished and the door and vent/s are operating without interference then you
need to anchor the building down using 2” rawl plugs and screws. Use a 7mm masonry bit in a hammer
drill to create the holes.
13 OPTIONAL
LOUVRE They attach to the building during the glazing process (8) like a piece of glass with a black separator
above and below them.
14
OPTIONAL
SHELVING
15
OPTIONAL
STAGING
16 FINISHING
TOUCHES Now that the main body of the structure is complete you can add; ridge caps, downpipe fittings, eave
bungs. Images showing cresting and finial attachment, this is often easiest to do after section (5) rather
than using the vent apertures later on (i.e. before glazing).
Robinsons integral cantilever staging and shelving attaches to the inside of the greenhouse frame using
either square head bolts (insert four into each side glazing bar ’D508’ during construction of the sides
(1)) or rectangular ‘crop head’ bolts which can be fitted retrospectively (both sets of bolts accompany the
shelving/staging). This system allows the height of either the staging or the shelf to be set at an operator
specific height. Commonly the staging brackets are set 900mm from the cills though you can alter this to
suit the end user/s. The aluminium shelf / staging slats come in two lengths; (4’):1240mm ‘D2002’ and
(6’):1860mm ’D2003’. These slats can combine to create any length of staging required, i.e. 4’+6’ = 10’
etc...
6 WALL
ATTACHMENT The main body of the frame is complete it can be attached to the wall. Make sure that the wall bars are
vertical and the ridge is horizontal then drill and screw the building to the wall. Do not attach the base to
the ground until section (12) as your building may not be square.

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Section
Ref Part
No. Section Size (mm) 6lt 6 6lt 8 6lt 10 6lt 12 Section
Ref Part
No. Section Size (mm) 6lt 6 6lt 8 6lt 10 6lt 12
D036 1890 1
D037 2510 1
D050 3130 1
D040 3750 1
D975 1897 1
D974 2517 1
D979 3137 1
D978 3757 1
D524 2026 2
D508 1930 2 3 4
.
5
RUBBER 1000 (1m)
8 12 16 20
D174
N/A
2 2 4 4
D976 1897 1
D973 2517 1
D981 3137 1
D977 3757 1
D962 1890 1
D113 2510 1
D918 3130 1
D034 3750 1
D951 1915 2 3 4 5
RUBBER 1000 (1m)
8 12 16 20
D866 639 1 1 2 2
D863L 613 1 1 2 2
D863R 613 1 1 2 2
D862 593 1 1 2 2
D079
PLUS FLUFF
590 1 1 2 2
D114 N/A 2 2 4 4
D220
PLUS SCREW
N/A 2 2 4 4
D205 N/A 2 2 4 4
D961 1894 2
D510 1930 2
D955 2037 2
D956 2147 2
D957 2257 2
D962 1890 2
D950L 1
D950R 1
1915
RUBBER
1000
(1m) 34
D174
N/A
8

5
D090 +
D347 lock =
D301
1824 1
D094 1824 1
D096 +
D217 wheel =
D307
611 1
D095 611 1
D097 611 1
D232 905 2
D233 797 2
P053 N/A 1
D225 610 1
D840B 4000 1
Section
Ref Part
No. Section Size (mm) 6lt 6 6lt 8 6lt 10 6lt 12 Section
Ref Part
No. Section Size (mm) 6lt 6 6lt 8 6lt 10 6lt 12
5 D541 1915 2 3 4 5
1 D953 1923 2 3 4 5
3 D913 2030 1
3 D960 2140 1
2 D969 140 1
2 D971 250 1
5 D547 1915 2
2 D814 1883 2
1/2/3 D952 1923 4
2/3 D958 2250 2
5 D544 1915 4 5 6 7
2 D836 1883 2
3 D914 2030 1
2/3 D915 2250 2
1/2/3 D954 1923 6 7 8 9
3 D959 2140 1
2 D970 140 1
2 D972 250 1
D860 1240 1
D087 587 1
D084 1270 1
D083 1270 1
D153 198 1
D163 90 2
D154 N/A 1
D864 590 1
D222/B 590 1
D112 650 1
D845 N/A 2
D842 N/A 1
10mm 19 22 25
15mm 30 31 32
m6 49 53 57
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29
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MAIN FRAME QUANTITIES
VENTS / DOORS etc SEPERATE

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EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (mm)
Model sizes listed are nominal,
use ‘mm’ measurements.
i.e.: an 8 x 10 is the model 8'6" x 10' 8"
MODEL A (mm) WIDTH B (mm) LENGTH C (mm) DIAGONAL
6’ LEAN-TO
6 x 6 Lt
1952
2012 2787
6 x 8 Lt 2632 3263
6 x 10 Lt 3252 3781
6 x 12 Lt 3872 4326
EXTENSIONS
6ft ext. - 1860 -
8ft ext. - 2480 -
10ft ext. - 3100 -
12ft ext. - 3720 -
THE DIMENSIONS BELOW ARE THE EXACT EXTERNAL BASE DIMENSIONS FOR THE ROBINSONS RANGE.
We cannot emphasis how important it is to have a proper base for your Robinsons Greenhouse to be erected upon.
It is essential that the BASE IS FLAT, LEVEL AND SQUARE AS WELL AS BEING SUBSTANTIAL enough to take the
weight of the greenhouse including its 4mm glass.
Give yourself enough room around your base to allow for fitting the glass and any on-going maintenance / cleaning. A slab base which
is larger than the greenhouse is the ideal solution and is our preferred foundation.
A brick perimeter base is equally suitable providing there is a concrete foundation beneath it. We suggest using a solid brick with no
frogs or holes (quality stock bricks or semi-engineering bricks).
IMPORTANT: Do not anchor your greenhouse down until it is fully assembled including glazing unless you are 100% sure your base is
square and level. If not your glass will not fit properly.
IMPORTANT: If you have anything overhanging the ridge on a lean-to building then please make sure it does not interfere with the mo-
tion of the roof vents.
Longer building example (mm)
External dimension of an 8 x 20 greenhouse.
8 x 12 main module (A) 2584 x (B) 3872
8 extension + (B) 2480
8 x 20 module (A) 2584 x (B) 6352

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PARTITION
ONLY
REFER TO
SEPARATE
MANUAL
Feed glazing rubber into each glazing bar and
trim to length. Notice that some channels are
only used on a partition. Applying a lubricant to
the aluminium channels will speed up insertion.
The frame is assembled by feeding square
headed bolts, either 10mm or 15mm in length
into the slots on glazing bars and then locating
those bolts through holes in purlings and cills,
etc… Twist in (rectangular) crop headed bolts
are also used towards the end of construction
to attach components to the frame when the
glazing bar slots are no longer exposed at the
ends. 10mm
15mm
PARTITION
ONLY
REFER TO
SEPARATE
MANUAL

8
6
X 1
12
X 1
8
X 1
10
X 1
D975
D036
D974
D037
D979
D050
D978
D040
Part No mm Quantity
D978 3757 1
D040 3750 1
D508 1930 5
D524 2026 2
D174 4
M6-
10mm 5
M6-
15mm 7
M6-
NUT 12
6LT HIGH SIDE 12X 1
Rubber 1000 17
Part No mm Quantity
D979 3137 1
D050 3130 1
D508 1930 4
D524 2026 2
D174 4
M6-
10mm 4
M6-
15mm 6
M6-
NUT 10
6LT HIGH SIDE 10X 1
Rubber 1000 14
Part No mm Quantity
D974 2517 1
D037 2510 1
D508 1930 3
D524 2026 2
D174 2
M6-
10mm 3
M6-
15mm 5
M6-
NUT 8
6LT HIGH SIDE 8 X 1
Rubber 1000 11
Part No mm Quantity
D975 1897 1
D036 1890 1
D508 1930 2
D524 2026 2
D174 2
M6-
10mm 2
M6-
15mm 4
M6-
NUT 6
6LT HIGH SIDE 6 X 1
Rubber 1000 7
+

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D524
TRANSIT
BOLT ON
DIAGONALS
15mm
10mm
D508
D524
D508
15mm

10
D955
Part No mm Quantity
D510 1930 1
D950R 1915 1
D955 2037 1
D956 2147 1
D957 2257 1
D961 1894 1
D961
D510 D510
D950R D950L
Part No mm Quantity
D174 4
D227 19
M6X10 5
M6X15 11
M6NUT 16
+
D956
D961
D957 D957
Part No mm Quantity
D510 1930 1
D950L 1915 1
D955 2037 1
D956 2147 1
D957 2257 1
D961 1894 1
DOOR ON LEFT DOOR ON RIGHT
DOOR ON
LEFT
EXTERNAL
VIEW
DOOR ON
RIGHT
EXTERNAL
VIEW
D956 D955
10mm
10mm
15mm
15mm
10mm
15mm
15mm
10mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
10mm
15mm
10mm
10mm
10mm
15mm 10mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
10mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
15mm

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D957
D950R /
D950L
D510
D950R /
D950L D950R /
D950L
D510
D957
D174
D961
D961
D955 /
D956
D955 /
D956

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D955
Part No mm Quantity
D510 1930 1
D950L 1915 1
D955 2037 1
D956 2147 1
D957 2257 1
D961 1894 1
D962 1890 2
D961
D510 D510
D950L D950R
Part No mm Quantity
D174 4
D227 19
M6X10 5
M6X15 14
M6NUT 19
D956
D961
D957 D957
Part No mm Quantity
D510 1930 1
D950R 1915 1
D955 2037 1
D956 2147 1
D957 2257 1
D961 1894 1
D962 1890 2
DOOR ON
LEFT
EXTERNAL
VIEW
DOOR ON
RIGHT
EXTERNAL
VIEW
D956
D955
D962
D962
D962
D962
10mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
10mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
10mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
10mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
10mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
10mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
10mm
10mm
10mm
10mm

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D510
D962
D957
D961
D961
D961
D957
D950R /
D950L
D950R /
D950L D510
D950R /
D950L
D962
D955 /
D956
D955 /
D956

14
D961 D961
EQUAL

15
6’
Part No mm Quantity
D976 1897 1
D951 1915 2
RUBBER 1000 8
D962 1890 1
4 8’
Part No mm Quantity
D973 2517 1
D951 1915 3
RUBBER 1000 12
D113 2510 1
6 10’
Part No mm Quantity
D981 3137 1
D951 1915 4
RUBBER 1000 16
D918 3130 1
8 12’
Part No mm Quantity
D977 3757 1
D951 1915 5
RUBBER 1000 20
D034 3750 1
10
D951
1
1
D126
2
1
2
1
X2
2
2
D951
D508

16
D234
D234
EQUAL

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6x6 6x8 6x10 6x12
Part No mm Quantity
SYSCR3 75 11 12 13 14
SYRAWL 50 11 12 13 14
7mm
No 10 x 3”
D119
SILICONE

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D1208
1 of -
610 x 610
pane
D866
D863R
D863L
D866 639 1
D863L 613 1
D863R 613 1
D862 593 1
Part No mm Quantity
D220
PLUS
SCREW
N/A 2
D205 N/A 2
SY-
BOLM6X11 10 4
SYNUTM6 M6 4
8 X 12 S/T
FS6017 10 2
Part No mm Quantity
8 x 19 S/T
FS6018 19 2
D863R
D866
2
2
D1208
1 of -
610 x 610
pane

19
D862 D862
D863L
2
2
2
2
2
FLIP
VIEW
D119
CUT
6mm
SILICONE

20
D114
D079
FLIP
VIEW
D079
PLUS
FLUFF
590 1
D114 N/A 2
Part No mm Quantity
SY-
BOLM6X11 10 2
SY-
BOLM6X15 15 2
SYBOLM6
X11CROP 10 2
SYNUTM6 N/A 4
Part No mm Quantity
D114