STC Clear View User manual

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Systems Trading Corporation
450 7th Avenue Suite 2809, New York, NY 10123
Customer Service: [phone] ext 1 Email: [email protected]
6’ x 8’ Greenhouse
Assembly Instructions
Clear View

Introduction
Before Starting Assembly:
5. Make sure you have the proper tools:
After choosing a location, proper preparation of the site is essential. The site must be level. If the site is
not level, create a base slightly larger than the outside dimensions of the greenhouse making a frame of
from both sides to ensure they are equal. The greenhouse is secured from the inside with included pegs.
See step15 for details.
level. Make sure you have checked with your local authorities regarding any required building permits.
drainage and easy access to power and water necessary for greenhouse gardening.
Choose a sunny, level position away from overhanging trees and power lines and protected from the
wind as much as possible. The location should be away from structures that could cause snow to drift
on or around the greenhouse.
Locate underground pipes or cables before preparing the site or anchoring the greenhouse.
The List of Parts has the corresponding step number referenced to each part. We recommend that while
you go through the list, make staging areas for each step and place the parts necessary for each step in
2. Lay out the parts in separate staging areas:
3. Select a Location:
4. Prepare a Foundation:
1. Make sure you have all the necessary parts:
Compare the contents of the two cartons to the List of Parts. If any parts are missing or damaged or you
have any questions, please contact customer service by phone at [phone] ext. 2 or by email at
[email protected] before beginning assembly.
NOTE: A cordless drill with Phillips head bit is highly recommended.
Tape Measure
Work Gloves
Safety Goggles
Phillips Screwdriver
Spirit Level
Small Step Ladder
Wooden Mallet
Liquid Soap or WD40 Lubricant
Scissors
Hex Key (included)
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Our patented greenhouse has been designed to be easily assembled. All but one step can be completed by
one person. You will need assistance from another person to attach the roof. Although the greenhouse can
be assembled in six to eight hours, we recommend you take your time and make it a weekend project.
These instructions include helpful hints and important information needed to safely assemble and properly
maintain the greenhouse. Please read these instructions completely before you begin.
CAREFULLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
FOLLOW THE STEPS IN THE ORDER THEY ARE PRESENTED.
For composting tips, please visit www.ecomposter.net.
Thank you for purchasing your ClearView TM 6x8 Greenhouse. When properly assembled and maintained, this
greenhouse will provide years of enjoyment.
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General Order of Assembly
Step 1: Assemble Back
Step 2: Prepare Door
Step 3: Prepare Front
Step 4: Assemble Sides
Step 5: Prepare Shelves
Step 6: Connect Sides to Back
Step 7: Connect Sides to Front
Step 8: Prepare Roof Vent
Step 9: Assemble and Connect Gables and Roof Vent
Step 10: Brace Sides
Step 11: Install Circular Vent
Step 12: Install Side and Roof Panels
Step 13: Install Trim Plates
Step 14: Hang Door
Step 15: Secure to Ground
Step 16: Install Trays and Bin Holder
Introduction .........................................
Safety Advice .......................................
General Order of Assembly ............
List of Parts ...........................................
Assemble Back ....................................
Prepare Door .......................................
Assemble Front ..................................
Assemble Sides ...................................
Prepare Shelves ..................................
Connect Sides to Back ......................
Connect Sides to Front .....................
Prepare Roof Vent ................................
Assemble and Connect Gables ......
Install Roof Vent ..................................
Brace Sides ............................................
Install Circular Vent ...........................
Install Side and Roof Panels ............
Install Trim Plates ................................
Hang Door ..............................................
Secure to Ground ................................
Install Trays and Bin Holder .............
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Safety Advice
surface.
Dispose of all plastic bags safely. Keep them out of the reach of
small children.
Keep children and pets away from the assembly area until the
work is completed.
Always wear shoes, gloves and safety goggles when working.
In manufacturing all sharp edges and burs have been removed
but caution should still be taken when handling metal parts.
Do not lean against or push the greenhouse during assembly.
Take special care not to touch overhead power lines with the
Do not attempt to assemble the greenhouse in windy or wet
conditions.
Do not position your greenhouse in an area exposed to
excessive wind.
If using power tools or a step ladder always follow the
manufacturers safety instructions.
Hot items such as recently used grills, blowtorches etc. must not
be stored in the greenhouse.
Store the polycarbonate panels in a cool dark place like a garage
until you are ready to use them.
Make sure the greenhouse complies with local building codes.
Table of Contents
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Step 8
DOOR 3G
VENT 1
1
1
Step 2
QTYFactory Assembled
G14C
G14D
4
4
G17A 1 Step 3
G17B 1 Step 3
G17C 1 Step 1
G17D 1 Step 1
Step 5
Step 5
G05D
G05D
1
1
Step 1
Step 9
G05B
G06A
G06C 1
1 Step 3
G06B 1 Step 3
G07A 2 Step 4
G07B 2 Step 4
Step 3
QTY
G01M
G02A
G02C
G02D
G02E
G02F
G02G
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
Step 3
G01N 1 Step 3
G01Q 1 Step 3
Step 3
Step 3
Steps 1,3
G02B 2 Steps 1,3
Step 1
Step 1
Step 1
Step 9
G02M 1 Step 9
G03A
G03C
G03D
G03F
G03E
G03G
1
2
1
1
3
1
Step 9
Step 9
Step 4
G03B 4 Step 4
Step 1
Step 1
G04C
G04D
G04E
2
2
2 Step 16
G04B 2 Step 4
Step 4
Step 4
Step 9
G03H 1 Step 9
Step 4
G01B
G01C
QTY
List of Parts
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The greenhouse is shipped in two cartons. These cartons are heavy. Be careful when lifting them.
Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles.
Place all the parts for each step in staging areas, checking that you have all parts as you go.
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact STC customer service before beginning assembly:
Customer Service: [phone] ext. 1 or email: [email protected].
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Clear PanelQTY
1 Step 3
2Step 1
GY1
1 Step 1GY7
GY2
1 Step 1
GY3
1 Step 3GY5
1 Step 3GY6
1 Step 1GY8
1 Step 3GY9
1 Step 1GY4
Clear PanelQTY
4Step 12GY12
4Step 12GY13
1 Step 3GY15
4Step 12Y11
3Step 12Y12
1 Step 12Y13
Twin PanelQTY
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circular vent
ventframe
plastic nut4
1 Step 11
1 Step 11
Step 11
#S43 screw4Step 11
Circular VentQTY
Steps 1,3,10
Hex Key
S06
S07
S16
G15A
S23
4
1
1
24 Steps 1,3,10
Steps 1,3
8
3Step 9
Step 10
Step 2
Bracing Parts QTY
8petS52S 1
Roof VentHandleQTY
Door HandleQTY
S29
S30
S31
S33
S44
2
1 Step 2
Step 2
Step 2
Step 2
Step 2
1
1
1
Step 14
Step 14
Step 14
Step 14
Door HingeParts QTY
#S51
#S50
03P# 2
1
1
1
#S49

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Connector QTY
14
6
2
Steps 1,4
Step 1
1
Step 3
Step 3
1
Steps 1,3,4
S11
S17L
S17R
S08
S01
12Steps 5,15S37
2Step 9
4Step 4
S22
S20
Connector QTY
Step 1334S 1
Connector QTY
120
4
4
Steps 1,9
Steps 1,9
Step 8
4Step 16
Steps 1,3,4,9
S13
2
S14
S24
S36
S02
Step 924S 1
Step 325S4
Step 1484S4
2Step 4P39
2Steps 1,3P05
2Steps 1,3P04
1 Step 1P12
2Steps 1,3P10
2Steps 1,3P09
1 Step 3P18
2Step 4P19
2Step 4P03
2Step 3P28
1 Step 9P21
4Steps 3,4P01
20
J05 Step 16
Shelf Trays QTY
6
6
S34
S35
Step 15
Step 15
Anchor ClipandPegQTY
G09A 2Step 13
G09B 2Step 13
J02L2Step 13
J02R 2 Step 13
J03 2 Step 13
J06 1 Step 13
TrimPlate QTY

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Assemble Back
1.1A
1.2A
Secure with S02 screws.
1.1B
Secure each S01 connector
with two S02 screws.
1.2B
26”
(660mm)
G02B
G02A
S01
QTY
4
6
#S01
#S02
QTY
1
1
1
1#G03C
#G03D
Prole Connector
QTY
Prole
#G02A
#G02B
Line up bottom hole on short side of
connectors S01 with hole on side of
proles G03C and G03D.
Slide short side of connector S01 into channels of proles G02A and G02B.
Line up last hole on connector S01 with hole in each prole.
26”
(660 mm)
G03C G03D
S01
S02
S02
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Lay out all the parts for the back face in a staging area.
Make sure the pieces are in the correct positions before assembling.
Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation.
Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles.
!The back is assembled with the outside face to the ground. ALL VIEWS ARE SHOWN FROM INSIDE.
IMPORTANT: The holes are not at the midpoint of the prole.
Arrange prole so the 26” portion will be the bottom when standing.
NOTE: ALL VIEWS ARE FROM INSIDE.

1.3A
1.3B
Secure with four S02 screws.
G02B
G03D
G03C
G03C G03D
G02A
G17D
G17C
G02A
G02B
channels lining up last hole of S01 with holes in G17D.
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NOTE: ALL VIEWS ARE FROM INSIDE.
QTY
QTY
1#G17D
1#G17C
Screw
4#S02
G17C
G17D
G17C

1.4A
1.5
1#P05#P04
QTY
QTY
1
Connector Connector
QTY
1#G01B
QTY
4
2
#S02
#S08
Connector
P05
P04
G01B
P04
G01B
P05
G01B
Secure with four S02 screws.
1.4B
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G02B G03C
S08
S08
S08
S02
G03D
G02A
NOTE: ALL VIEWS ARE FROM INSIDE.
Connectors P04 and P05 CLICK into place.
!
Slide connectors P04 and P05 into prole G01B until they securely click into place.

1.7A
Carefully line up connector P04 withprole G02B and
connector P05 withprole G02A. Slide prole G01B half
way into place. Continue sliding until connectors P04 and
P05 click securely into proles.
QTY
4#S02
Screw
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1.6
NOTE: ALL VIEWS ARE FROM INSIDE.
Line up holes on connectors S08 with holes in
1.7B
Connectors P04 and P05 CLICK into place.
Remove protective plastic from both sides of
panels GY2 . The clear panels are designed
with window shapes that curve outward.
Place the outward curved side facing
G03D, G17C and G17D.
Remove protective plastic from EACH side of clear
panels before installing. Dispose of plastic properly.
Install with outward curved side FACING DOWN.
!
G02B
G02B
G03C
G03D
G02A
G17D
G17C
QTY
2
Clear Panel
#GY2
GY2
GY2
G01B
S02
S08
P04
P05
G01B
G03C G03D
G02A

1.9A
1.9B
1.9C
G05B
designed with window shapes that curve outward. Place the outward curved side facing down. The
Slide panels GY4, GY7 and GY8 into V-channels
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G03C and G03D. Continue to slide until
Remove protective plastic from EACH side of clear
panels before installing. Dispose of plastic properly.
Install with outward curved side FACING DOWN.
!
G05B
1.9A
1.8A
Screw hex nut S14 onto bolt. Do
not completely tighten.
1.8B
QTY
QTY
1#G05B
Bolt/Nut
2
2
#S13
#S14
G05B
S13
S14
G05B
G01B
G03C
G03C
G03D
G03D
G02A
G02B
G05B
Remove protective plastic from both sides of panels GY3, GY4, GY7 and GY8. The clear panels are
GY3
GY7
GY8
GY4
GY3
1
QTY
1
QTY Clear PanelClear Panel
1
1
#GY3
#GY4
#GY7
#GY8

1.10
1.11A
Slide hex nut S14 and hex bolts S13 into U-cutout in side of
G05B
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G02D
G02D
G02C
G02D
G02C
G02C
G03C
G03D
QTY
1#P12
Connector
QTY
1#P09
QTY QTY
1#P10
ConnectorConnector
1
1
#G02C
#G02D
!
Connectors P09, P10 and P12 CLICK into place.
IMPORTANT: The ho les are not at t he midpoint
portion will be the bottom when standing.
P10
P09
P12
P10
P09
24.5”
(623 mm)
24.5”
(623 mm)
P12

together making surepanels GY4, GY7 and GY8 t into
1.12A
and G02D and G03C matching up all holes.
Screw S02 screws partially into
bottom two holes. Do not tighten.
Screw S02 screws into top two holes.
Tighten all screws. Repeat for both sides.
1.12C
1.12B
QTY
8
2
#S02
#S11
Connector
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S11
S02
S02
G02B
1.11B
S02
S02
G02C
G02C
G02B
G02A
G02D
G02D
G03C
G03D G02D
G02C
P10
G02A
Connectors P09 and P10 CLICK into place.
P09
P09
P10
NOTE: ALL VIEWS ARE FROM INSIDE.
GY8
GY7 GY4

1.14
connector to other side of channel. Use hex key to securely tighten and hold in place.
connector to hold in place.
2#S16#S06
QTY
QTY
4
Cable Connector Cable
QTY
1
HexKey
1.13A
1.13B
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IMPORTANT: Make sure all corners are squared at 90 degrees.
side of cable to another S06 cable connector. With hook facing the center, insert connector into
Use hex key to securely tighten and hold in place.
G02B
G01B
G02A
G17D
G17C
GY7
GY4
NOTE: ALL VIEWS ARE FROM INSIDE.
GY87

Prepare Door
!
Lay out all the parts for the door in a staging area.
Make sure the pieces are in the correct positions before assembling.
Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation.
Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles.
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!
installing. Finish assembly with the outside facing the ground. ALL VIEWS ARE SHOWN FROM INSIDE.
2.1A
2.1B
Remove protective plastic from both sides of panels on DOOR 3G. Place side to face the sun facing
down.
Remove protective plastic from EACH side of clear panels before installing.
Dispose of plastic properly. Install with outward curved side FACING DOWN.
!
NOTE: ALL VIEWS ARE FROM INSIDE.
QTY
1
DOOR 3G
G13B G13B
G13A
S14
S52
S52
Remove S52 screws and S14 nut as shown.
G13A
DOOR 3G
DOOR 3G

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2.3C
S29
S30
S31 S31
G13C
NOTE: Connectors packaged as Door Handle Kit.
Slide hairpin clip S44 into groove on pin S29 to
hold securely in place.
Hook one side of spring S33 into hole on handle S30.
2.3B
2.3A
Open door handle kit and remove parts. Slide pin S29 through handle
1
QTY
2
QTY
Connector
Connector
1
1
#S29
#S30
#S31
#S33
#S44
1
S44
G13C
S33
G13C
2.2
NOTE: ALL VIEWS ARE FROM INSIDE.
QTY
Brace
1#G15A
Place brace G15A onto DOOR 3G lining up the holes on each end with the holes in
brace with two S52 screws and S14 hex nut.
S14
IMPORTANT: The hole for hex bolt is not at the midpoint of brace. Turn
brace until all holes line up. Brace will dip slightly when hex bolt is secured.
G13B
G15A
DOOR 3G
G13B
G13A
S52
G13A

Assemble Front
26”
(660 mm)
G06B G06A
G06B
G06A
26”
(660 mm)
G02B
G02A
G02B
G02A
G06A
S01
G02A
S01
G02B
S01
G06B
S01
!The front is assembled with the outside face to the ground. ALL VIEWS ARE SHOWN FROM INSIDE.
!
Lay out all the parts for the front face in a staging area.
Make sure the pieces are in the correct positions before assembling.
Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation.
Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles.
3.1A
3.1B
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NOTE: ALL VIEWS ARE FROM INSIDE.
QTY
4
4
#S01
#S02
QTY
1
11
1 #G06A
#G06B
Connector
QTY
#G02A
#G02B
S02

3.3A
3.3B
G06B
G06A
G06C
Secure with four S02 screws.
QTY
QTY
1#G17B
1#G17A
Screw
4#S02
3.2A
not snap into place.
Secure each connector with two S52 screws.
3.2B
Place connectors S17L and S17R on corners
matching up bottom two holes with holes
3.2C
S17R
G06A
S17L
G06B
S17L
S52
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S17R
S17L
G06B
G06A
G06C
S17R
S52
G02B
G02A
G06B
G06A
G17B
G17A
G17B
S01
S02
S02
G02B
G02A
G06B
L06A
G17B
G17A
#S17R
#S17L
#S52
QTY
2#P28
QTY
1
#G06C
Connector
22
#S52
P28 P28
P28
P28

3.4
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QTY
1#P18
Connector
QTY
1#P09
QTY QTY
1#P10
ConnectorConnector
1
1
#G02E
#G02F
!
P10
P09
P18
G02F
26.8”
(680 mm)
26.8”
(680 mm)
G02F G02E
Connectors P09, P10 and P18 CLICK into place.
P10
P09
P18
G02F
G02E
3.5
NOTE: ALL VIEWS ARE FROM INSIDE.
Remove protective plastic from both sides of panels GY5, GY6 and GY15. The clear panels are designed
Remove protective plastic from EACH side of clear panels before installing.
Dispose of plastic properly. Install with outward curved side FACING DOWN.
!
GY15
G06C
GY15
G02B
G02A
G06B
G06A
G06C
GY5
GY6
QTY
1
QTY
Clear Panel
Clear Panel
11
#GY5
#GY6
#GY15