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FOUNDATION IMPORTANT: It is very important to begin with a level surface. Check your foundation to ensure it is level at every point. You must assure your foundation is square and level before beginning assembly. After choosing a location, proper preparation of the site is essential. The site must be level. The Scholar greenhouse can be mounted two ways: on concrete slab or concrete footer.
GROUNDRAIL ASSEMBLY 1. Identify groundrail components: 1 front groundrail, 1 rear groundrail, 2 side groundrails or side rails * front & rear groundrails will be identical in appearance * 2. Locate "L" brackets for groundrails and install them onto the inside of the groundrails at every welded stanchion and 3'' to 4'' from the corners on the side groundrails.
GROUNDRAIL ASSEMBLY cont'd 3. 4. Connect the front & rear groundrails to the side groundrails, all "L" brackets should be facing toward the inside of your greenhouse. see Detail A * Make sure groundrails are "square" before securing to foundation* Secure connected groundrails to foundation see Detail B.
1. 2. 3. RAFTER ASSEMBLY NUTS #14 x1'' TEK SCREWS 1 4" 5 16" NUT BOLT HOLE for RIDGE EXTRUSION 1 1 4" x 2 4" U- BOLT PURLIN HANGER "L" BRACKET (aluminum) Purlin Hanger "L" brackets MUST be facing the inside of the greenhouse on END BOWS. Purlin Hanger "L" brackets on Intermediate bows can be placed on either side of the rafter.
Sidewall & Roof Assembly 1. intermediate legs Identify legs for sidewalls: 2'' x 2'' square tubing, quantity depending on order (refer to packing slip) The length of the legs depend on the sidewall height of your order. A sidewall height of 5'-0'' will have legs 58'' long, so the legs will measure 2'' shorter than the ordered sidewall height. side groundrails VIEW AT INTERMEDIATE LEG VIEW AT CORNER 2. Place legs on groundrail stanchions and secure using #14 tek screws corner legs #14 tek screw 3.
2'' X 2'' TRUSS CHORD DETAIL for Scholar with 8' sides 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Identify truss chord (2''x 2'' x 11'-8'') Attach L brackets flush with the ends of the truss chords detail A. With the truss chord L brackets facing down toward the ground, attach truss to the top of the legs detail B. Truss chords are to be placed only on the intermediate rafters. Identify truss uprights (1 38" x 47'') Secure one end of the upright using supplied bolts to the pre-punched holes on the truss chord (2x2).
Sidewall & Roof Purlin Sidewall Horizontal Purlin (2'' x 2'' square tubing) will need to be cut into 70'' pieces, this should be the distance between each leg. Before cutting, measure from inside to inside of each leg to make certain that this is your measurement. roof purlin 2''x 2'' sidewall horizontal purlin 2'' x 2'' sidewall horizontal purlin purlin 70'' 5' sidewall = 29" 6' sidewall = 35'' 8' sidewall = 47" legs side groundrail 1. 2.
Roof Purlin cont'd When installing roof purlin start from the front or rear and slide the purlin through the U-bolts on the purlin hanger "L" brackets that are already attached to the rafters. 5. Flush one end of the purlin with the End Rafter (front or rear) using the marks that you made on the purlin, line up the back side of the rafter and tighten u-bolt on to the purlin. 6. Move to the next rafter, using the marks on the purlin, line up the rafter and tighten u-bolt onto purlin. 7.
Installing Eave Extrusion Eave extrusion is an aluminum channel that receives both the roof and sidewall polycarbinate sheets. Aluminum Eave Extrusion SIDE PROFILE Eave Extrusion channel for roof polycarbinate bolt track attaches to column brackets channel for sidewall polycarbinate column-to-rafter bracket (corner) eave extrusion end rafter 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Identify Eave Extrusion.
Framing Endwalls Endwall studs will be pre-cut. Door headers, Door studs and horizontal purlin will have to be field cut. Refer to the page(s) labeled Endwall Layouts for proper placement and measurements of your purlin & door studs. The illustrations below show connection details for attaching door studs to the groundrail and rafter, also the proper placement of "L" brackets when framing an opening for a door or fan.
In the next page(s) you will see typical Endwall Layouts for the "Scholar Series" greenhouse. Look these drawings over carefully, if you do not have a typical endwall layout you will receive a special drawing separate from the instruction manual with your endwall configuration. Frame out measurements are provided for equipment - fans, shutters and doors that Atlas Manufacturing offer. We recommend identifying your specific equipment sizes before starting the process of framing the endwalls.
frame-out for fan 2'-521" frame-out for fan 5' ENDWALL LAYOUTS frame-out for door 12' 8' (FRONT ENDWALLS) 2'-8" frame-out for fan 2'-721" 3'-3" frame-out for door 12' If you have another door and shutters your Rear Endwall Layout will be the same as shown here.
3' x 10' Evaporative Cooling System 3'-2" 2'-10" 2'-021" 2'-521" 10' frame-out for shutter 12' 8' 3'-10" 2'-2" 4' x 10' Evaporative Cooling System ENDWALL LAYOUTS 1'-4" 12' 10' 5' 1'-4" 1'-4" 10' 12' 5' x 10' Evaporative Cooling System 4'-10" 1'-4" 12' 10' - ALL FRAMING MATERIAL = 2'' x 2'' SQUARE TUBING - REFER TO "OPENING MEASUREMENTS FOR FANS, SHUTTERS AND DOORS PAGE'' FOR EQUIPMENT FRAME-OUT SIZES 2'-10" 8' 3' x 10' Evaporative Cooling System (REAR ENDWALLS) 5' 1'-4" 12'
exhaust fan Sidewall Door Mounting If your Scholar has 8' sides and an Evaporative Cooling System in the endwall, you will need to mount the rear door in the sidewall of the greenhouse as seen below . SIDE VIEW OF GREENHOUSE door header door stud horizontal purlin Refer back to Framing Endwalls page for door framing instructions.
OPENING MEASUREMENTS FOR FANS, SHUTTERS AND DOORS {SUPPLIED BY ATLAS} Fan opening for: 18” Box wall “Quietaire” 30” Slant wall “Quietaire” 36” Box wall “Quietaire” 36” Slant wall “Quietaire” 42” Slant wall “Quietaire” 48” Slant wall “Quietaire” 56” Slant wall “Quietaire” 24 1/2” High X 24 1/2” Wide 35 5/8” High X 34 3/4" Wide 40 1/2” High X 40 1/2” Wide 42 1/4" High X 41” Wide 48 1/2” High X 47” Wide 54 1/4” High X 52 3/4” Wide 65” High X 63” Wide Shutter openings for: 24” Shutter 30” Shutter 39” Shutter
INSTALLING HEATER HANGER heater hangers front end rafter HEATER HANGERS MUST BE BEFORE COVERING END WALLS INSTALLED place tek screw here after final alignment end rafter field drill hole heater hanger heater hanger cannot extent past end bow or damage to end wall covering will occur field drill hole heater hanger bracket -slides to inside of end rafter and second rafter -secure using bolts and nuts provided Attach the heater hangers to the end rafter (preferably to the front end rafter) and the se
VENT PIPE KIT FOR NON-POWER VENTED HEATERS PARTS GENERALLY REQUIRED 1- ADAPTER FOR DOUBLE WALL PIPE 2- WALL COLLARS 1- ADJUSTABLE ELBOW 1- VENT STACK LOT- PCS. DOUBLE WALL PIPE 10'- METAL STRAPPING (WALL BANDS) CAP 1' MIN. HEATER HANGER 4' PIECE PIPE ANGLES DOWNWARD 1" TO 2" ADAPTER 2-PIECE ELBOW HEATER DRILL WEEP HOLES IN BOTTOM OF ELBOW 18" MIN.
HEATER VENT PIPE FOR A POWER VENT HEATER PARTS GENERALLY REQUIRED With a power vent heater it is not necessary for the vent stack to be above the roofline. 2- WALL COLLARS 2- ADJUSTABLE ELBOW 1- VENT STACK 2- 1'PCS. DOUBLE WALL PIPE HEATER HANGER VENT STACK ADAPTER HEATER ADJUSTABLE ELBOW PIPE ANGLED DOWNWARD 1" TO 2" DRILL WEEP HOLES IN BOTTOM OF ELBOW 18" MIN.
Aluminum Base Angle 1. 2. Identify the 2''x 3'' Aluminum Base Angle (ABA). Place ABA against the side groundrails (3'' down 2'' up) Aluminum Base Angle base angle profile 2" ABA 3" 3. Slide the ABA past the end of the groundrail 3''. Mark on the 2'' side of the angle where the groundrail ends and cut 2'' side on the line. The 2'' side of the ABA will be flush with the groundrail, and the 3'' side will hang past the groundrail 3''. side groundrail 3. cut line 3'' side groundrail 4. detail A.
1 Using a metal cut bit, drill a 5/16" hole approximately every 18'' apart down the length of the ABA. (Photo 1) 2 Next use a 1/4" masonry to drill the holes into the concrete footer approximately 3" deep. (Photo 2) 3 Insert the 1/4" drive pins into the holes and anchor the ABA to the concrete using a hammer as shown in photo 3. Simply butt the 10' lengths end to end, until the perimeter of the greenhouse is complete.
Installing Ridge Base ridge base extrusion The ridge base extrusion will attach to the peak of the greenhouse at each center connector. 1. 2. 3. 4. Identify the Ridge Base Extrusion (12'-0'' in length) Identify and locate 1/4'' x 2 -1/2" stainless steel bolts & nuts for ridge extrusion. Slide three bolts into the bolt track of the initial piece of ridge base Take ridge extrusion and place the bolts into the pre-punched holes at the top of each center connector.
Installing Ridge Cap ridge cap The ridge cap extrusion will attach to the ridge base extrusion forming a channel to receive and hold the polycarbinate in place at the peak of the greenhouse 1. 2. 3. Identify Ridge Cap Extrusion Place on top and flush with the end of the ridge base. Secure with one #14 x 3" tek screw approximately 2'' from end, then every 4'-0'' apart. 2. 1. #14 x 3'' tek screw w/ washer ridge cap approx. 2'' ridge base 3.
ATTACHING THE INTERMEDIATE RAFTER EXTRUSION 1 Ridge Base Rafter Extrusion Hip Begin by measuring from the hip of the ridge base extrusion down to the edge of the eave extrusion along the top of the rafter. Use the measurement to cut the intermediate rafter extrusion to the appropriate length. (Ridge cap will already be attached at this point but not shown in photo #1 to help better explain how to install the intermediate rafter extrusion).
COVERING ENDS WITH P.C.S.S. USING H-SPLICE IMPORTANT: Be sure to read the label on the P.C.S.S. covering to determine the side of the sheet that should face the sunlight (outside). Remove the protective film, just before attaching each sheet. IMPORTANT: Identify the sheets for the end walls and be sure to use them correctly. Depending on the width of your greenhouse, you should have 3 or 4 different length sheets for each end.
ATTACHING 1'' X 1'' ANGLE AROUND FAN AND SHUTTER OPENINGS Measure the bottom of the opening and notch the 1" x 1" angle leaving 1" extending beyond the opening on both ends. (See photo 1) Slide the angle into the opening and attach it from the outside using the # 12 x 1" tek-screws provided as shown in photos 2 & 3. Repeat these steps for the top of the opening. 1" Notch 1 2 3 On the side of the opening measure and notch the angle on both ends as shown in photo 4.
ATTACHING END RAFTER EXTRUSION Apply foil tape to the top of the end rafter, allowing it to over-lap the top edge of the P.C.S.S. endwall covering. This prevents moisture, caused by condensation from collecting between the two layers of the P.C.S.S. covering. (See photo #1) Foil Tape Note: Before attaching the end rafter extrusion, be sure the ends of the ridge base extrusion are covered with foil tape. 1 End Rafter Extrusions P.C.S.S.
COVERING THE SIDEWALLS H-Splice Screw Groove Goes against Measure and cut the H-splice to fit between the Eave Extrusion and the Aluminum Base Angle. The H-splice overlaps the top of the ABA as shown in photo #2. The H-splice attaches to columns through the screw channel using the 5/16" x 1-1/4" teks-screws approximatley 15" apart. Only attach the first H- splice. The corners Will Not get H-splice. Fig. G Measure from the ABA up to the top of the eave extrusion wall channel and subtract 1/4".
ATTACHING 1" X 1" ANGLE AROUND BASE Identify and attach the 1"x 1" aluminum angle. This 1" aluminum angle lies over the 2" x 3" Aluminum Base Angle (ABA) and against the P.C.S.S. at the base of the structure. Attach using 5/16" x 1-1/4" tek-screws approximately 24" apart. 1" x 1" Lap each section of 1" x 1" approximately 2" to 3" as you continue around the perimeter of the structure. Use the same process for notching the corners as you did with the 2" x 3" ABA.
ATTACHING THE CORNER FLASHING Applying the corner flashing Identify the 2" x 3" aluminum flashing (the same as the base angle we used earlier) Using tin snips or a jig saw, cut the corner flashing to length and trim the top end to fit as neat as possible. 1 Attach the corner trim using Tek-Screws with washers.
INSTALLING P.C.S.S. ROOF COVERING After all extrusions are in place, snap the P.C.S.S. support brackets onto the purlins. Each purlin will receive (3) support brackets between each rafter as shown in photos 1 & 3. Let the P.C.S.S. support brackets hang upside down and out of the way until you get the P.C.S.S. roof panels in place. (See photo 1) IMPORTANT: Remember to check the label and place the proper side of the P.C.S.S. toward the sun. P.C.S.S. Support Brackets In The Down Position.
INSTALLING P.C.S.S. ROOF COVERING (CONT'D) At the end rafter and on the intermediate extrusions between each roof panel, you will need to attach a piece of aluminum cap. Lay the cap in place and Screw into place using#12x2" washer teks on all end rafters and #12x1" washer teks on intermediate rafters approx. 36" apart WASHER TEK SCREW 1 END RAFTER Fig. J PEAK CAP SNAP CAP P.C.S.S. P C S S 2 Fig. K INTERMEDIATE RAFTER SNAP CAP P.C.S.S. 3 P.C.S.S.
HAF FAN INSTALLATION USE THE CHAINS PROVIDED TO ATTACH HAF FANS DIRECTLY TO THE BOW ASSRMBLY OR TRUSS CHORD. USING TEK SCREWS,SCREW THE CHAINS DIRECTLY TO THE SIDE OF THE BOW ASSEMBLY AS ILLUSTRATED IN PHOTOS 1 & 2. TEK SCREWS 1 TEK SCREWS 2 THE HANGING BRACKETS CAN ALSO BE USED TO ATTACH THE HAF FANS TO A TRUSS CHORD WHETHER IT BE SQUARE, RECTANGLE, OR ROUND TUBING AS SHOWN IN PHOTO 3.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES After you have completed the greenhouse, use clear caulking to seal any places water might leak Caulk around the corners Eave extrusion Splice End of plastic locking cap We recommend drilling "weep" holes in the outside edge of the eave extrusion, this allows trapped condensation to drain out. Drill 1/8" holes approx. 36" apart on the eaves only.
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