Summer Garden Buildings Lean-to Greenhouse User manual

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Lean-to Greenhouse
Assembly Instructions
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Frames
Profile Description Qty Code
Side - Lower Horizontals (6ft) 1 A1-6
Side - Upper Horizontals (6ft) 1 A2-6
(Gutter Bar)
Side Glazing Uprights 2 A3
Side and End Long Diagonal Brace 4 G1
Roof and Non-Door End Polycarb-Dividing 3 D4
Horizontal Braces
Door and Back End Glazing Door Vertical (Left) 1 B3-1
Door and Back End Glazing Door Vertical (Right) 1 B3-2
Corner Verticals 2 H1
Door and Back End Lower Horizontal (Left) 1 C1-1
Door Runner Support (Left End) 1 C2-1
Door Runner Support (Right End) 1 C2-2
Door Upright - Wall End (Left) 1 C3-3
Door Upright - Wall End (Right) 1 C3-4
Roof Edge Beam (Left) 1 C4-3
Roof Edge Beam (Right) 1 C4-4
Door Runner 1 C5-1
Front and Back End
Short Horizontal Braces
2 G1-1
Ridge Beam 1 D2
Roof Glazing Bar 2 D3-1
Door Upright 2 E1
Door - Upper Horizontal 1 E2
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Frames (continued)
Profile Description Qty Code
Door - Lower Horizontal 1 E3
Door - Mid Horizontals 2 E4
Door Runner Mount 1 E5
Door Runner End Support 1 E6
Vent Horizontal Mount 1 F1
Vent Back Bar 1 F2
Vent Front Bar 1 F3
Vent Side Bars 2 F4
Components
Profile Description Size (mm) Qty Code
Corner Plates 2 G2
Door Runner Support Brackets 15 2 E9
Profile End Caps 4 G3
Door Screws No 6 x 19 14 619
Door Bottom Runner Screws No 6 x 19 (4mm) 2 619W
Door Runner Wheel Bolts M4 x 16 2 M416
Nut For M416 M4 2 M4-1
Washer For M416 M4 2 M4-2
Door Spacer Bolt M6 x 40 1 M640
Nut For M640 M640 1 M6-1
Door Seal 1610 2 E10
Door Base Sliders 2 E11
Door Runner Wheels 2 E12
Door Gear Spacer 1 E13
Door Handle 1 E14
Vent Stay 1 F10
Vent Catch 2 F12
Vent Catch Screws No 6 x 6 8 66
Glazing Clips 112 G4
Rubber Glazing Seal 3000 1 G5
Gutter End Caps 2 A20
Bolts M6 x 10 70 M610
Nuts For M6 M6 70 M6-1
Spanner 1 M10
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Introduction
Safety
Precautions when assembling a greenhouse:
The wearing of protective gloves and stout footwear is essential when handling glass and recommended even for
Polycarbonate which does not shatter but has sharp edges.
Protective goggles are recommended whilst handling glass and the glazing spring clips.
Assembly of the greenhouse frame is much easier with two people and essential for glazing with glass.
Site selection:
Choose a site in maximum light, ideally with no direct shade.
Avoid overhanging trees as much as possible as leaves will make regular cleaning necessary and broken branches are a
potential hazard.
Small trees, bushes or fences nearby can be helpful, acting as a wind break.
A position close to the house will make access easier for watering and tending plants and also make it easier to
supply power cables or automatic watering systems if required.
Site selection & preparation:
The site must be prepared so that the base of the greenhouse is level all round and checking with a spirit level is
required.
Base options & construction:
The use of our purpose-made, galvanised steel base is recommended. They are
made to fit these greenhouses.
It is easier to maintain a level and square foundation.
They are easy to install, requiring little expertise: full instructions are included in the pack.
Bases can also be constructed from bricks, blocks, or mounted on a concrete pad.
The bricks or blocks should be cemented onto firm and level concrete footings and the greenhouse frame drilled and
screwed to the base. Fig3.
If a concrete pad is made, it is important that this slopes away from buildings and walls to prevent water damage.
Time must be allowed for any concrete or cement to dry before mounting the greenhouse.
The base must be square or the greenhouse will be distorted. A=A Fig1 & B=B Fig2.
The greenhouse must be firmly fixed to the ground and to the wall: the base should be constructed and installed
before the greenhouse assembly is undertaken.
Fig2
Fig1
A = A
When the diagonal
A
measurements are equal,
the base will be square.
A
B B
Greenhouse
Frame Screw & Plug
Batten
Fig3
Brick base
Concrete pad
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Before you start:
IMPORTANT: Read the instructions completely before starting assembly.
• Construct the base first so that the greenhouse can be securely mounted when completed.
• Find someone to help you: it is much easier with someone to hold parts, pass tools etc. This is not very heavy work
so would suit most able-bodied people.
• Allow plenty of time: rushing often causes errors and the re-doing of incorrect assemblies. If you have never built a
greenhouse before, it can take most of a day to carefully complete the construction.
• Have the right tools to hand:
• Cross head and flat head screwdrivers and a 10mm Spanner: a ratchet socket set is ideal.
• An electric drill or screwdriver with appropriate attachments is also very suitable.
• Lay out the parts by greenhouse section, ideally around the base as shown, and check that all are present before
commencing construction. Lay on cloths or plastic sheets if there is any risk of scratching the parts.
• Follow the construction sequence.
•Side section
•Door and Back ends
•Door Support Gear
•Frame assembly and roof
•Door
•Vent
•Glazing
• All illustrations are based on viewing the parts from the inside of the greenhouse, except where stated.
• Assemble the greenhouse loosely where possible and tighten when all in place so that minor adjustments can be
made. Note that some nuts will need to be tightened to keep them in place.
• Tighten all nuts carefully, being sure not to miss any: NOTE: These are aluminium so should not be over-tightened.
Check the frame is square and using a spirit level to check that it is upright.
Roof
Vent
Door
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A Greenhouse Side
5 3 3 5
Profile Code Qty
A2
A3
A1-6
A2-6
1
1
4 4
A3 2
G1
A1
G1 2
2
1 1
M610
Used for all sections so
quantity not listed in this
or other parts lists.
Step 3
Introduction
Before bolting the
Lay parts on the ground, as pictured at the
A2 glazing uprights to
top of this page.
the outside of the
Assemble loosely with the nuts to the top gutter bar, insert
inside of the structure. bolts into the
channels for fixing
A3 the diagonal braces.
Step 1 Step
4
A3 Insert bolt into the Use the inserted
channel in the bolts (see 3) to
upright (A3). secure the diagonal
Bolt glazing uprights braces to the
to the outside of the G1 uprights. Do not
bottom bar. tighten yet.
A1 A3
Step 2 Step 5
G1 Bolt diagonal braces Bolt the diagonal
to inside of bottom brace to the inside of
bar. the top gutter bar.
Repeat for the other
A1 Note: the flat side of A2 side of the
the bottom bar faces Greenhouse.
inwards. G1
Pictures viewed from inside the Greenhouse except where stated
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B Greenhouse Ends
Profile Code Qty
C3-3/C3-4 2
4
D4-1 1
C4-4
C4-3/C4-4 2
7 1
D4 G1-1
G1 2
6
G1-1 2
C3-4
B3-1/B3-2 2
B3-2 H1
H1 2
G1
C1-1 2
5 2
G2 2
C1-1
Used for all sections so
3
This is the right end viewed from inside. Reverse for left end.
Lay the parts on the
M610 quantity not listed in this
or other parts lists.
Step 4
This section is the
same for both ends
until the door
fitments are added.
See section C.
ground as pictured and
assemble loosely. Check
that the corner
verticals, glazing
uprights and the roof
bars are in the correct
positions (left and right
sides are different).
Before bolting the
glazing uprights to the
outside of the roof
bars, insert bolt into
the channel for fixing
B3 the horizontal brace.
C4
Step
1
Step 5
G2
Corner joint assembly: Bolt the diagonal
bolt the corner plates braces to the inside of
(G2) to the inside of the bottom bars.
the roof and vertical
G1-1
bars. Bolt the
horizontal and
G1 H1
diagonal braces inside
the corner plates.
Step 2 & 3
Bolt bottom bars to
corner and glazing B3
verticals.
Note: the flat side of
the bottom bar faces
G1-1
inwards. D4
Step
6
Bolt the horizontal braces
to the inside of the
glazing uprights using the
bolts inserted. See step
4
Step 7
Bolt the brace (D4) to the
chosen non-door end
using the same bolts. Bolt to
(C3) upright also.
Pictures viewed from inside the Greenhouse except where stated
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C Adding the Door Running Gear
Profile Code Qty
C2-1 / C2-2 2
C4
2 & 3 1 2 & 3 5
C5 1
C2 C5
E6 1
E9 2
E6
E13 1
M640 1
6
M6-1 1
Used for all sections so
M610
quantity not listed in this
or other parts lists.
Step 3 Slide the door
runner bar over the bolt
C5
heads and into position
with the edge flush with
the door frame. Tighten
nuts.
Step
4
Insert nut and
Note: Door can be fitted at either end
Step 1
C4 Bolt the door frame top
bars (C2) to the outside
of the roof bars on both
ends of the greenhouse
C2
Door
C2
Stop
Outside view
C5
E6
bolt into the end hole of
the door runner bar to
act as a door stop.
Step 5
Fit the support arm (E6)
as shown. Using a bolt
inserted into (C5) at the
top.
B3
Step
2
E6
Step
6
Insert bolts from the
C5
Bolt (M640) and spacer
outside through the door (E13) at the bottom.
frame top bar and
E13
through the support clips
(E9) and attach nut
loosely. Hook support
clips into groove in the
M640
door uprights.
E9 Outside view
Pictures viewed from inside the Greenhouse except where stated
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D Greenhouse Assembly
Profile Code Qty
& Roof Section
C4-3/C4-4 1
5
4 4
D2 1
D3-1 2
1 & 3
D4 2
5
G3 4
Used for all sections so
1 & 3
M610
quantity not listed in this
or other parts lists.
Step 4
Bolt the ridge bar to the
underside of the end roof
2
Step 1
In this section, the three
greenhouse walls are
joined together and the
roof added. This phase is
best undertaken by two
people.
Fit the profile end caps to
the roof and upright bars
Outside view before assembly.
D1
edge bars (C4) as shown.
C4
Step
5
Bolt the roof glazing bars
to the ridge and gutter
bars, remembering to
insert two bolts into each
channel for the vent and
braces to be fitted.
Step
2
Bolt the bottom side and
front bars to the inside of
the corner post. D4
D3
Step
3
Bolt the gutter side bar
to the inside of the
corner sections.
Add braces (D4) to the mid
points of the roof bars using
the bolts already inserted
and holes in the roof edge
beams.
Lift the frame onto the prepared
base and fix loosely. Check that
the frame is square and sits
nicely on the base before
tightening all nuts. Mark and
drill wall holes in line with the
fixing holes in the ridge bar and
the wall uprights. Plug and screw
firmly into place.
Pictures viewed from inside the Greenhouse except where stated
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E Greenhouse Door Assembly
Door
Profile Code Qty
Assembly
E1 2
3 3
Parts
E2 E5
E2 1
E3 1
E4 2
2
E4
E5 2
2
619 14
619W 2
E4
2 2
E12 2
M416 2
M4-1 2
E1 E1
M4-2 2
E10 2
E3
E11 2
1 1
Used for all sections so
M610
quantity not listed in this
or other parts lists.
E1
619
619W
Step
1
E3
Push the plastic door base
sliders into the door bottom
bar as shown.
Screw through the uprights into
the bottom bar and the slider.
E11
Insert the door seal into the
door uprights and trim to
length. Lubricate with
vaseline or washing up
liquid to ease fitting.
Note: Stretching can occur
whilst fitting. Allow a few
minutes to shrink back
before trimming.
E1 E4
E2
E1
Step 2 & 3
Screw through the uprights into
the door middle bars and top
bar.
Ease the door into position,
gently pushing the base
slider onto the bottom
track.
Outside view
E5
E5
E2
Fix the door running wheels
to the runner housing as
shown and bolt the housing
to the door top rail.
Slide the running wheels
onto the top track.
Adjust the position of the
running wheels in the wheel
housing for smooth running
of the door.
Pictures viewed from inside the Greenhouse except where stated
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F Greenhouse Vent Assembly
& Roof Completion
Profile Code Qty
F1 1
F2 1
F1
F3 1
F4 2
F10 1
1 F2 1
F12 2
66 6
Used for all sections so
F4 F4
M610 quantity not listed in this
or other parts lists.
2 2
F3
Glass
Step 1
Bolt the vent side bars
loosely to the vent top bar
as shown.
Notes:
• The assembly is slightly different for glass and •
polycarbonate glazing.
• Glazing sheets are from separate glazing packs.
Bolt the vent mounting bar
(F1) onto the roof bars
using the bolts previously
inserted (section D, step 5).
Adjust to butt up to the
Note: Assembly is different
for polycarbonate and glass -
see illustration.
Poly
Outside view
F1 vent and tighten.
D3
Step 2 Screw vent stay to vent
Fit nuts and bolts to the
F10
bottom bar using the pre-
bottom ends of the vent drilled holes.
sides but do not tighten.
Slide the glazing sheet into
place.
Add the vent bottom bar.
Check that the vent is
square and tighten all nuts.
F3
D1
Slide completed vent along Screw the vent stay catches
the ridge bar until in to the vent mounting bar
position. using the pre-drilled holes.
F12
Outside view
Pictures viewed from inside the Greenhouse except where stated
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Glazing & Finishing
NOTE: Glazing instructions are included in the glazing pack.
Profile Code Qty Profile Code Qty
G5 30m E14 1
A20 2 M10 1
G4 112
Glazing Bead G5 must be
applied to all glazing bars
prior to glazing with
polycarbonate or glass.
Fit to bars as shown and
trim to length.
Note: Stretching can
occur when fitting. Allow
a few minutes to shrink
G5 Glazing Bead back before trimming. A20 Gutter End Cap
Fit gutter end caps A20
as shown.
Add door handle to one
of the door mid bars as
required
E14 Door Handle
Accessories
You can enhance your greenhouse with a number of accessories including:
• 1 Tier Staging • 2 Tier Staging
• Fold-away Staging • Fold-away Shelf
• Auto Vent • Louvre Vent
• Rainwater Kit • Ridge Decoration
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