Grandio GRA-ASC-812 User Manual

GREENHOU S E S

GRANDIO

GREENHOUSE USER MANUAL

Model GRA-ASC-812 / GRANDIO 8X12 ASCENT

Model GRA-88-GR Shown In Image

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

GREENHOU S E S

GRANDIO

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.

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!

Save this owner’s manual for future

reference and if you need our help.

CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE

DEPARTMENT at:

1-866-928-3150

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

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

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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.

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

• 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.

• 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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When you see this icon

pay special attention to

the helpful tips we have provided that will

make installation more ecient.

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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.

Transparent Film

Opal White Film

Polycarbonate
Panels

Sun

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.

IMPORTANT: POLYCARBONATE PANELS

GRANDIO ASCENT GREENHOUSE

DIMENSIONS FOR 8X12

3

90”

98”

68”

42”

144.5”

8X12

8X12

LEFT SIDE

FRONT WIDTH

ROOF PEAK HEIGHT

DOOR HEIGHT

DOOR

1

3

/

4

”

GUTTERS

54”

EAVE HEIGHT

BASE

3

1

/

4

”

609-A

601A-B

604-L

604-R

622-L 622-R

601A-FL

609-A

609-A

601A-FR

609-A

622

622

601A-B

BACK

FRONT

L08A

610

L08B

L08B-X

L08B-X

601B 601B

607

603E

603D

601B 601B

L08D

L08D

L08A-XL08A-X

620 620

623A623A

623B 623B

619

L21

LEFT SIDE

L08C

610

L08C

602B

602A

602A

602A

602B

L08C

603C/616

602B

618

L08C-X

L08C-X

615

RIGHT SIDE

603C/616

602A

602A

L08C-X

618

602B

L08C

602B

610

602A

L08C-X

602B

L08C

L08C

615

4

603C

603C

603A

603B

603B

610

610

8x12 REPEATS THIS SECTION

ON BOTH SIDES

8x12 REPEATS THIS SECTION

ON BOTH SIDES

This diagram shows the 8x8 Grandio Ascent, for
the 8x12 Grandio Ascent you will repeat the
middle section of the sides as shown below on
LEFT SIDE and RIGHT SIDE.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION STEPS

STEP ONE: BASE ASSEMBLY

STEP TWO: FRONT ASSEMBLY

STEP THREE: BACK ASSEMBLY

STEP FOUR: MIDDLE ASSEMBLY

STEP FIVE: DOOR ASSEMBLY

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6

STEP ONE

Outdoor

Ground

Assembly

W06 must be buried in ground.

BASE KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Base

S03/M01

W06

Base

S03/M01

Base

Deck or

Patio

Assembly

W06

Base

Base

S03/M01S03/M01

DECK OR PATIO

INSTALLATION

W06

Base

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Make sure base is squared

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

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

B

W06/W07 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.

OR

Use: Quikrete fast setting

concrete to anchor base.
Pour in Quikrete and water

no mixing required.

(Not Included).

Base

S03/M01

W06

Base

S03/M01

W06/W07 Must Be Modified

Use a Hacksaw or Tinsnip to
cut down the length of W06
and W07, then install cut side
down to level surface.

W07

W07

W08

Base

W08

W07

W06/W07 * Must be cut ush with

frame. Use decking screws or
concrete anchors to attach base.
(Fasteners not included).

W06

W06/W07 * Must be

inserted into the ground,
and secured with concrete.

CUT

CUT

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 recom-
mend 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.

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!

Save this owner’s manual for future

reference and if you need our help.

CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE

DEPARTMENT at:

1-866-928-3150

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

FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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

601B

L08D

L08A-X

601B

Y3-2

603D

603E

L08D

L08A-X

604-R

601A-FL

601A-FR

Y3-1

Y1Y2

604-L

619

W02

W02

W02T

W02T

W01

W04

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Lay at on ground to

assemble the front frame of
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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STEP TWO

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We recommend watching

our how to assembly videos
with tricks and tips for easier assebly and
installation of your Grandio Greenhouse at:

www.grandiogreenhouses.com

FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

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Make sure the UV coated

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

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STEP TWO

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.

Y3-1Y3-2

601B

601B

603D

603E

W01

W02T

W02T

W04

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Transparent Film

Outside Greenhouse

Opal White Film

Inside Greenhouse

Polycarbonate

Panel

Sun

Inside View

W01

601B

601B

603E

S05

S04
ML01

W04

603E

603D

S04/ML01

W02T

603D

601B

S04

ML01

604

619

FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

601A-FL

601A-FR

604-R 604-L

619

INSIDE DOOR FRAME

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BOLT INSTALLATION TIP:

Locate all nuts and bolts, pre
thread and place in the groove of the
extrusion to make installation easier. Move
up or down for exact placement.

A

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

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

S04

601A-FR

ML01

619

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.

INSIDE

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STEP TWO

Inside View

Inside View

INSIDE

OUTSIDE

INSIDE

OUTSIDE

INSIDE

OUTSIDE

OUTSIDE

INSIDE

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

the front of greenhouse for future of the
L21 and L28 bracket that holds the door
header in place.

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 .

L08D

L08DL08D

Y2

Y1

604-L604-R

619

606

606

601A-FL

3 in.

Polycarbonate panel

603D

601B

603E

601B

Y3-2

Y3-1

604-R

Y-2 Y-1

W02

W02

601A-FL

601A-FR

604-L

FAT END
DOWN

S05

W02T

W02T

FAT END
DOWN

W02

601B

FAT END

606

619

A

10

STEP TWO

601A-FR

S04/ML01

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Transparent Film

Outside Greenhouse

Opal White Film

Inside Greenhouse

Polycarbonate

Panel

Sun

Inside View

INSIDE

OUTSIDE

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 .

601B

L08D

L08A-X

601B

Y3-2

603E

L08D

L08A-X

604-R

601A-FR

601A-FL

Y3-1

Y1Y2

604-L

619

W02

W02

W02T

W02T

603D

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Set front aside in a shaded

area, do not lay on grass,
prolonged sunlight through the polycarbon­ate panels will burn if placed directly on top
of plants during the intense sun of the day.

S05

W02

601B

601A-FR

S04

W02T

604-R

601B

603D

L08A-X

601A-FR

S04/ML01

Use measuring tape to

measure from corner to

corner to assure square.

Inside View

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STEP TWO

601B

L08B-X

601B

Y5-2

603A

L08B

L08B-X

603B

601A-B

601A-B

Y5-1

Y1Y2

603B

W02

W02

Y4Y4

606 606

603C

W01

L08A

W04-1

W04-1

603C

This image shows the inside view of the back wall assembly.

BACK ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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STEP THREE

GRANDIO

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BOLT INSTALLATION TIP:

Locate all nuts and bolts, pre
thread and place in the groove of the
extrusion to make installation easier. Move
up or down for exact placement.

Inside View

GRANDIO

TIP

Make sure the UV coated

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

GRANDIO

TIP

Transparent Film

Outside Greenhouse

Opal White Film

Inside Greenhouse

Polycarbonate

Panel

Sun