Grandio GRA-88-GR User Manual

GRANDIO

GREENHOU S E S

Model GRA-88-GR

Model GRA-88-GR Shown In Image

GREENHOUSE USER MANUAL

© 2013 Grandio Greenhouses, Backyard Living Source Inc. All rights reserved

GRANDIO

GREENHOU S E S

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY

Dear Valued Customer,
We would like to congratulate you on your new

Grandio Greenhouse purchase. We are confident

that you have made the right decision in choos­ing Grandio. Our greenhouses are made with
high quality aluminium and polycarbonate and
will last for many garden seasons to come.

Please take the time to carefully read this
instruction manual for an easier and more
enjoyable assembly experience.

Cheers!

Grandio Greenhouses

Save this owner’s manual for future

reference and if you need our help.

CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE

DEPARTMENT at:

1-866-928-3150

Before you begin take time to complete this check list.

Take inventory of all parts using the parts list at the back of this manual, we
recommend labeling each piece with a label for easiest assembly.

Be cautious where you place the polycarbonate panels as they will burn grass

or plants if left on top of them in direct sunlight. Note that clear film side of
panels should always face the sun and opal film side faces inside greenhouse.

Plan out when and where you are going to place the greenhouse, we recom­mend that you place it in an area that will receive direct sunlight and will be
protected from the wind as much as possible

It will take at least (2) people to put the greenhouse together.

Before your build, make sure you are allowed to build it! Consult all building
codes, as well as City or Municipality ordinances and HOA’s, as you may need
a permit or documentation before you build.

Contact your insurance company to make sure your Grandio Greenhouse will
be covered on your policy.

Hours: 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. Monday through

Friday (Mountain Standard Time)

Backyard Living Source

9543 W. Emerald St., Suite 101

Boise, ID 83704

www.grandiogreenhouses.com

Call your local utilities companies before digging.

Do not attempt to begin construction on a windy day.

Your greenhouse should be built on a flat level surface allowing for drainage.

Read this entire manual to get familiar with all pieces and parts prior to
beginning assembly. Follow the steps outlined in the order presented!

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IMPORTANT! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR

PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.

To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this product without following the instructions carefully. Check entire box and
inside all packing material for parts and/or additional instruction materials. Before beginning assembly, read the instruc-

tions and identify all parts using the hardware identifier and parts list on pages 35-40. Complete assembly and
proper usage are essential to reduce the risk of accident or injury when using your Grandio Greenhouse.

CAUTION: Do not leave polycarbonate panels laying on grass or leave in the sun or extreme heat, keep in a cool

dry place until they are to be installed!! (May cause burning to plants or grass if left directly on top of them, also may

damage panels due to the protective lm adhering to panels.)

• Remove approximately 2 inches of lm from all polycarbonate sheet edges before installing. Remove all protective lm immedi­ately after the construction is completed.

• Due to shipping, the grooves of some of the aluminum proles may be too small to insert into the polycarbonate sheet, you may

carefully use a screwdriver to pry the framework open so the polycarbonate sheet can be inserted smoothly.

• Do not use or store hot objects such as grills, blow torches, welding equipment, etc. in or near your greenhouse.

Clear film side of panels should always face the sun and opal film side faces inside.

• Do not allow children or pets to play in greenhouse or in the set up area until assembly is complete.

• If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.

• Clean level surface is essential to maintaining the solid integrity of the structure, Install the base correctly as described in

manual. Please anchor the greenhouse down to a rm and level base.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED FOR ASSEMBLY

• Outdoor Construction Adhesive or Silicone Caulk

• Tape Measure • Step Ladder • Masking Tape

• Level • Work Gloves • Safety Glasses

• Carpenter Square • Flathead Screwdriver • 10mm Wrench

• At Least 2 Adults • No. 1, 2 and 3 Phillips Screwdrivers

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the helpful tips we have provided that will

make installation more ecient.

When you see this icon

pay special attention to

PREPARE A FOUNDATION FOR YOUR

GRANDIO GREENHOUSE

Before assembling your new greenhouse a proper
foundation must be prepared. A number of anchor­ing options are acceptable, based on wind and
ground conditions in your area.

It is extremely important to have the area prepared
and leveled for installation of your greenhouse prior
to starting the assembly of your Grandio Greenhouse.

Decide at this time the nal orientation of your

Greenhouse. We recommend that you place your
greenhouse in a location where it will receive the
most direct sunlight and will be best protected from
wind and storm conditions.

Go to www.grandiogreenhouses.com for founda­tion ideas and tour our online learning center for tips
and tricks for putting your greenhouse together.

IMPORTANT: POLYCARBONATE PANELS

Remove approximately 2 inches of lm on both sides of

each panel prior to installation. Remove all lm immedi­ately after assembly is complete. The UV-Protected side
is covered with transparent lm and must face toward
the sun. The side covered in opal lm will always face
the interior of the greenhouse.

Sun

Transparent Film

BASE

GRANDIO GREENHOUSE DIMENSIONS

All dimensions are the same except the sides

for 8x8 verses 8x12 see measurements in .

90”

ROOF PEAK HEIGHT

1

/

3

4

”

8X8

8X12

LEFT SIDE

146”

FOR 8X8 AND 8X12

99”

1

GUTTERS

54”

42”

DOOR

99”

FRONT WIDTH

3

/

4

”

68”

EAVE HEIGHT

DOOR HEIGHT

Polycarbonate
Panels

Opal White Film

3

603B

BACK

L08A

603B

L08C-X

L08C

L08C-X

602A

602A

603C/616

602A

610

609

L08C

602B

L08C

602B

602B

618

601A

615

603A

L08B

603D

601B 601B

L08D

603C

601B 601B

623A

622 622

603C

607

603E

623A

L08B-XL08B-X

L08D

609

L21

601A

610

615

618

609

L08C

602B

L08C

602B

602B

610

L08C-X

602A

602A

603C/616

L08C

602A

L08C-X

LEFT SIDE

601A

604

L08A-X

620

623B

620

623B

FRONT

4

604

L08A-X

601A

RIGHT SIDE

619

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION STEPS

STEP ONE: BASE ASSEMBLY

STEP TWO: FRONT ASSEMBLY

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STEP THREE: BACK ASSEMBLY

STEP FOUR: MIDDLE ASSEMBLY

STEP FIVE: DOOR ASSEMBLY

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BASE KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

**BASE MUST BE LEVEL & SQUARE, FOUNDATION MUST BE PROPERLY ANCHORED PRIOR TO GREENHOUSE ASSEMBLY

W06 must be buried in ground.

Outdoor

Ground

Assembly

W06 * Must be inserted

Base

S03 BOLT

Base

S03 BOLT

W06

Use: Quikrete fast setting
concrete to anchor base.
Pour in Quikrete and water

no mixing required.

(Not Included).

into the ground, and secured
with concrete.

Base

OR

W06 must be cut for patio or deck installation

Drill holes in bottom of base to allow for proper fastener to pass

through prior to moving forward with assembly. You determine

and aquire proper fastener prior to installation.

Deck or

Patio

Assembly

Base

DECK OR PATIO

INSTALLATION

Base

W06

S03 BOLTS03 BOLT

B

W06

* Must be

cut ush with frame.

Use decking screws
or concrete anchors

to attach base.

(Fasteners not included).

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anchor into concrete. Use a measuring tape
to ensure all corners are the same. Use level
on all four sides.

Make sure base is squared

and level before setting

W06 Must Be Modified

Use a Hacksaw or Tinsnip to
cut down the length of W06,
then install cut side down to
level surface.

Base

S03 BOLT

Base

STEP ONE

S03 BOLT

W06

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FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

This picture shows the inside view of front section fully assembled.

W01

603E

STEP TWO

W02

601A

L08D

W02T

604

L08A-X

601B

Y3-2

Y3-1

W04

603D

601B

W02T

604

L08A-X

L08D

W02

Y1Y2

We recommend watching
our how to assembly videos

Lay at on ground to
assemble the front frame of

619

601A

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with tricks and tips for easier assebly and
installation of your Grandio Greenhouse at:

www.grandiogreenhouses.com

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your greenhouse. If possible try to nd a
shady area protected from the wind. Panels
can burn grass and plants if in direct light.

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FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

2.1 Use W01 bracket to attach the (2)

601B’s together with the 603E, secure

parts with the S05 fasteners provided as
shown in . Pre thread all fasteners for
ease of installation.

2.2 Insert Y3-1 and Y3-2 window panels

as shown in .

2.3 Attach 603E and 603D with W04

and S04/ML01 fasteners as shown in .

2.4 Attach W02T to 601B and 603D with

the S04/ML01 fasteners as shown in ,
leave a bit loose to ease installation of next
step.

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Polycarbonate

Panel

Transparent Film

Outside Greenhouse

Opal White Film

Inside Greenhouse

Sun

601B

S05

W02T

601B

W01

W04

603E

601B

Inside View

W01

603E

601B

S04
ML01

W04

S04/ML01

W02T

601B

W02T

603E

603D

603D

STEP TWO

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outward as indicated on the panels. Avoid
placing the polycarbonate panels in the sun
or near plants until fully assembled.

Make sure the UV coated
side of the panel faces

Y3-1Y3-2

603D

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FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

2.5: View diagrams and attach the (2)

604‘s and (2) 601A’s to the 619.

shows where the corner pieces attach
to 619.

shows where the door frame attaches
to the 619.

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the sides of greenhouse for future installa­tion of the rain gutter downspout attach­ment .

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STEP TWO

thread and place in the groove of the
extrusion to make installation easier. Move
up or down for exact placement.

Make sure the small screw
hole on the 601A face to

BOLT INSTALLATION TIP:

Locate all nuts and bolts, pre

604 604

INSIDE

OUTSIDE

601A

INSIDE

619

INSIDE

OUTSIDE

OUTSIDE

601A

INSIDE

OUTSIDE

Inside View

TIP: If necessary you may use a screwdriver to wedge behind the

bolt head. This prevents bolt from falling into the track.

A

601A

619

ML01

S04

INSIDE

Inside View

S04

INSIDE DOOR FRAME

619

604

ML01

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2.6: Attach L08D to 604 and 601A using S04/ML01 fasten-

ers as shown in .

2.7: Attach 606 to 619, this will hold the polycarbonate

panels in place.

2.8: Insert Y1 and Y2 polycarbonate panels into place, make

sure Y1 and Y2 slide completely into 606 as show in .

2.9: Attach W02’s to end of 601B’s , with the S05 screws as

shown in .

INSIDE

A

L08D

L08D

S04/ML01

OUTSIDE

604604

Polycarbonate panel

606

619

L08D

3 in.

FAT END
DOWN

601A

603E

601B

Y3-2

W02T

W02

604

Y-2 Y-1

Y3-1

603D

601B

W02T

604

Inside View

S05

W02

601A

FAT END
DOWN

601A

606

601B

W02

FAT END

Y2

619

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Polycarbonate

Panel

Y1

601A

606

Transparent Film

Outside Greenhouse

Opal White Film

Inside Greenhouse

STEP TWO

Sun

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2.10: Move roof and front section together and install all

screws and bolts. As shown in and . Tighten W02’s
rst then tighten the W02T’s second.

2.11: Attach the L08A-X to 601A and 604. To square front

section loosen S04/ML01 attached to the tops of the (2)
L08A-X’s, square the frame with carpenter square or use a

measuring tape to make sure corner measurements are the
same, tighten L08X’s to hold squareness, L08A-X should be
attached 1” up from bottom bolt see .

W02T

601B

603E

Y3-2

Y3-1

603D

601B

W02T

STEP TWO

601B

601A

W02

601B

S04

603D

W02T

S05

604

Inside View

601A

S04/ML01

W02

601A

L08A-X

L08D

604

L08A-X

Use measuring tape to

measure from corner to

corner to assure square.

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prolonged sunlight through the polycarbon­ate panels will burn if placed directly on top
of plants during the intense sun of the day.

W02

L08D

Y1Y2

604

L08A-X

601A

619

Set front aside in a shaded
area, do not lay on grass,

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