GrowSpan 106363 User Manual
GROWSPAN™ COLD FRAMES & GREENHOUSES
GrowSpan™ Heavy-Duty
Commercial Cold Frame
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is prohibited without permission.
Revision date: 05.08.18
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STK# DIMENSIONS
106363 4' W x 23" H x 7'-9" L
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GROWSPAN™ COLD FRAMES & GREENHOUSES
YOU MUST READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU
BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE SHELTER.
Thank you for purchasing this Commercial cold frame.
When properly assembled and maintained, this product will
provide years of reliable service. These instructions include
helpful hints and important information needed to safely
assemble and properly maintain the cold frame. Please
read these instructions before you begin.
If you have any questions during the assembly, contact
Customer Service at 1-800-245-9881 for assistance.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
LOCATION
Choosing the proper location is an important step before
you begin to assemble the cold frame.
The following suggestions and precautions will help you
determine whether your selected location is the best
location.
• This cold frame has a metal frame. Never erect the
cold frame under power lines or near fuse boxes or
sources of electricity.
• Identify whether underground cables and pipes are
present before preparing the site or anchoring the
cold frame.
• Location should be away from structures that could
cause snow to drift on or around the cold frame.
• Do not position the cold frame in a place where large
loads such as snow and ice, large tree branches, or
other overhead obstacles could fall.
• Wear eye protection.
• Wear gloves when handling panels and frame parts.
• Use a portable GFCI when working with power tools
and cords.
• Do not climb on the cold frame during or after
construction.
• Provide adequate ventilation if the structure is
enclosed.
• Do not store hazardous materials in the cold frame.
ANCHORING INSTRUCTIONS
Prior to assembling this cold frame, please read the MUST
READ document included with the shipment.
WARNING: Strong winds can cause the cold frame to
shift if it is not adequately secured to the site.
The site on which the cold frame is constructed will
determine the anchoring method that is required.
Consult a professional contractor to determine the best and
safest way to anchor the frame.
Contact your sales representative at 1-800-245-9881 for
anchoring suggestions.
SITE
After choosing a location, proper preparation of the site is
essential. The following site characteristics will help ensure
the integrity of the cold frame.
• For best results, the site must be level to properly and
safely erect and anchor the cold frame.
• Drainage: Water draining off the cold frame and from
areas surrounding the site should drain away from the
site to prevent damage to the site, the cold frame, and
contents of the cold frame.
WARNING: The individuals assembling this cold frame
are responsible for designing and furnishing all
temporary bracing, shoring and support needed
during the assembly process (if applicable). For safety
reasons, those who are not familiar with recognized
construction methods and techniques must seek the
help of a qualified contractor.
WARNING: To prevent property damage and serious
personal injury, the assembled cold frame must be
anchored to the site.
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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
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UNPACK AND IDENTIFY PARTS
Following the instructions as presented will help ensure the
proper assembly of your cold frame. Failing to follow these
steps may result in an improperly assembled and anchored
cold frame and will void all warranty and protection the
owner is entitled.
The steps outlining the assembly process are as follows:
1. Verify that all parts are included in the shipment. Notify
Customer Service for questions or concerns.
2. Read these instructions and all additional
documentation included with the shipment before you
begin assembling the cold frame.
3. Gather the tools and assistants needed to assemble
the cold frame.
4. Re-evaluate the location and site based on the
information and precautions presented in the
documentation included with the shipment.
5. Assemble the frame components in the order they are
presented in these instructions.
6. Read the Safety and the Cold Frame Care and
Maintenance information at the end of these
instructions.
The following steps will ensure that you have all the
necessary parts before you begin to assemble the cold
frame.
1. Unpack the contents of the box or boxes and place
them where you can easily inventory the shipment.
Refer to the Bill of Materials/Spec Sheets.
2. Verify that all parts listed on the Bill of Materials/Spec
Sheets are present. If anything is missing or you
have questions, consult the Pictorial Parts Guide for
clarification, or contact Customer Service.
SAFETY INFORMATION
The cover of your cold frame is heavy. Use caution
when opening and closing the cold frame cover.
ATTENTION: When open, the cover must remain secured
at all times using the support arm and wing nuts.
Wing nuts must be tight to lock the support arm is in place.
7. Complete and return all warranty information as
instructed.
REQUIRED TOOLS
The following list identifies the main tools needed to
assemble the cold frame. Additional tools and supports may
be needed depending on the location and application.
• Tape measure or measuring device
• Variable speed drill and sockets (cordless with
extra batteries works best)
• Hammers and gloves
• Blade or power tool to cut polycarbonate panels
• Metal cutting saw to cut aluminum profile
ASSEMBLY NOTE: Install Tek screws using a clutched
drill driver running approximately 750 RPM while applying
approximately 50 lbs of force.
Do not use an impact driver to install Tek screws!
WARNING! DO NOT prop the cover open! Serious
injury may occur if the prop slips out of position.
Damage to the polycarbonate panel may occur if a
prop is used.
TO PREVENT DAMAGE OR INJURY OR BOTH, DO
NOT CLIMB OR STORE ANYTHING ON THE COLD
FRAME.
ALWAYS USE THE HANDLE WHEN RAISING OR
LOWERING THE COVER.
WARNING: THIS COLD FRAME IS NOT A TOY!
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY IN OR AROUND
THE COLD FRAME. TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE
COLD FRAME CAN BECOME EXTREMELY HIGH
WHEN THE COVER IS CLOSED AND THE FRAME IS
IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
NEVER USE THE COLD FRAME AS A SHELTER FOR
SMALL ANIMALS AND PETS.
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The following graphics and photos will help you identify the
different parts and show you how they are used.
(Some parts are not shown.)
ASSEMBLY NOTE: Install Tek screws using a clutched
drill driver running approximately 750 RPM while applying
approximately 50 lbs of force.
Do not use an impact driver to install Tek screws!
FA4472B
Tek Screw
104548
End Cap Profile
Doors/Fans/Vents
102921B & FA4474B
Tek Screws and
Neo-bonded washers
113236z096
Aluminum H-Channel
Profile
NOTE: Install center bolt
channel to the outside.
104625
2-Way Fitting
102947
D-ring Strap
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105240
Cover Bracket
QH1330
Angle Bracket
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H-CHANNEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The new H-channel design requires installation of the at side facing out with channel side toward
the building. Some diagrams and photos in this document show installation of original H-channel with
channel side facing out. Design of new H-channel does not allow channel-side out installation.
Use the diagrams on this page to install H-channel with at side facing out.
ATTENTION: Use only 1-1/2" Tek screws to attach H-channel to building frame. Do not use
shorter screws. They will not hold. Do not use washers on Tek screws when installing
H-channel.
Flat
Side
Channel
UV-protected side
toward sun.
Flat side toward the sun.
Install 1-1/2" Tek screws through
H-channel into building frame.
Center Groove
ATTENTION: Install all twin-wall poly carbonate panels with UV-protected side toward the sun.
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H-Channel
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: Install Tek screws using a clutched
drill driver running approximately 750 RPM while applying
approximately 50 lbs of force.
Do not use an impact driver to install Tek screws!
OVERVIEW
This section describes the process for assembling your
commercial cold frame. See the illustration below to identify
main parts of cold frame.
1. Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure.
2. Assemble and anchor the frame.
3. Cut and assemble the polycarbonate panels.
4. Assemble and install sliding cover panels.
5. Install safety straps and cover hardware.
S15P045
104625
GrowSpan™ Heavy-Duty
Commercial Cold Frame
S15P018
QH1330
S15P092
Assembled View
S15P012
S15P092
102923*
* A second 102923
is used for the cold
frame cover.
NOTE: Use FA4472B Tek screws to secure
the parts above during the assembly.
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QH1330
104625
S15P012
S15P045
S15P018
QH1330
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FRAME ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
After all parts are identified, assemble the frame.
NOTE: Consult the exploded frame diagram on the
previous page for part identification and clarification.
Gather the parts:
• Main frame (#102923)
• Square tubes (#S15P092 and #S15P045)
• Square tubes (#S15P018 and #S15P012)
• 2-way fittings (#104625)
• Angle brackets (#QH1330)
• Corner stakes (#105232) and hinges (#FA5030)
• Tek screws (#FA4472) and screws (#105116)
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3. After all four corner tubes are in place, slide the four (4)
2-Way fittings (#104625) onto the corner frame tubes
as shown and secure with Tek screws.
Complete these steps:
1. Locate one (1) main frame component (102923),
assemble (if needed), and place it where you want to
assemble the cold frame.
2. Using the Tek screws (#FA4472) and the angle
brackets (#QH1330), attach the sidewall corner tubes.
NOTE: The 18" lengths are positioned to the back and
the 12" lengths are positioned to the front.
#S15P018
NOTE: The open end of the 2-Way fitting faces to the
outside/inside of the frame.
Install all Tek screws so that their heads do not interfere
with the installation of the polycarbonate panels. See
the following diagram.
Opening
Tek Screw
4. Locate the two (2) tubes (#S15P092) for the front and
back wall upper supports and slide these through the
openings in the 2-way fittings shown below.
#S15P012
#S15P012
#S15P018
HINT: Attach the two (2) brackets first to the square
tube and then attach the brackets and tube to the
frame.
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FRAME ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
5. With the ends of the tubes flush to the outside of each
of the 2-Way fittings, secure the tubes in the fittings
using the Tek screws (#FA4472B).
6. Locate one (1) square tube (#S15P045) for the upper
end sidewall frame and attach it as shown below.
Set Flush
NOTE: The upper sidewall tube is flush with the top of
the longer front and back frame tubes. See dashed line
in previous diagram.
Diagram shows the assembled frame without the cover.
8. Locate the four (4) angle iron corner ground stakes
(#105232) and the remaining frame assembly
(#102923) to use as a guide for driving the stakes.
NOTE: If you are positioning the cold frame on a
surface such as concrete that will not allow you to drive
ground stakes, skip this step and read the suggestions
for anchoring the cold frame.
If you plan to use the ground stakes, continue with the
next step to drive and attach the ground stakes to the
assembled frame.
# S15P045
HINT: Adjust the QH1330 brackets to fit the angle of the
sidewall. It is easiest to attach the brackets first to the
45" square tube and then to the corner tubes already
attached to the frame.
7. Repeat the steps to attach the remaining sidewall
upper support tube.
9. Position the remaining frame, which will be ultimately
used for the cold frame cover, in the location you want
the assembled cold frame.
NOTE: This frame (#102923) is used as a pattern to
position the ground stakes. It is removed after setting
the stakes.
10. Take one (1) corner stake (#105232) and drive it into
the ground as shown below. Allow a few inches of the
stake to remain above the frame.
Ground Level
ATTENTION: Position the stake to the inside of the
frame as shown above. The dashed line in the insert
diagram shows the inside edge of the frame.
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FRAME ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
11. Repeat the steps to drive the remaining corner stakes
into the ground.
Stakes are positioned to the
inside of the frame.
Small Side
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16. Once the lower frame is secured to the stakes (if used),
set and center the remaining frame (#102923) on top of
the assembled cold frame.
Small square of
the cover frame
Dashed line shows
the ground level.
12. After all stakes are partially driven into the ground,
return to each stake and drive it flush to the top of the
frame.
Flush at top
Ground Level
Diagram shows the inside view and how to attach the
ground stake. Dashed line shows the ground level.
13. Once all stakes are flush as shown above, lift the frame
up and off the driven stakes.
14. With help, lift and move the assembled frame and
position the frame over the ground posts.
Front or low side
of the frame
NOTE: The cross brace of the cover frame is slightly
off center. While standing in front of the cold frame,
position the small square of the cover frame on the
left. This helps when the sliding cover panels are
assembled and installed.
17. Attach the hinges to the cover frame and the
assembled cold frame.
ATTENTION: Space hinges evenly along the cover
frame and secure using wafer-head screws (#105116).
Consult the photo below to properly position the hinges.
Photos below show the frame from the back.
Cover
Hinge (#FA5030)
Cover Frame
15. Secure each stake to the frame using two (2) Tek
screws in each corner. See the diagram below.
Tek Screws
NOTE: Tek screws can be driven through the ground
stake and into the frame if there are no pre-drilled holes
in the stakes or the holes do not line up with the frame.
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Main Frame
Frame shown may differ slightly from actual frame.
NOTE: The above photo shows the assembled cold
frame from the back with an attached cover. As shown,
the aluminum profile regarding the back panel of the
cold frame is installed over the secured lower portion of
the hinge.
Panels are installed after the cover frame is attached
and the cold frame is anchored to the site.
18. Continue with anchoring information and the panel
installation instructions.
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