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May we congratulate you on your new greenhouse
Dear Customer!
DEAR CUSTOMER
Congratulations on purchasing your new
The assembly of your new house requires
greenhouse. It is important that you follow these
a bit of technical knowledge. However, it is
assembly instructions step-by-step.
important that the assembly instructions are
followed strict-ly. The assembly instruction
The assembly instructions are a combination of text
is a combination of text and illustrations. The
and illustrations. The profiles are packed in separate,
profiles are packed in separate numbered packs
numbered packs corresponding to their order of use
corresponding to the order in the assembly
in the instructions. Assemble one pack at a time. All
nuts, bolts and fittings are contained in a Box.
instruction. Erect one pack at a time. All nuts
Each pack is specified in separate lists of
and bolts and fittings are found in bag No. 0
components.
(specified on page 12). Each pack is specified in
All detailed illustrations are marked with the
separate lists of components.
following symbols:
All detailed illustrations are marked with
symbols:
Seen from the inside
Seen from the outside
Seen from inside
Seen from outside.
This part is used on page
Precautions.
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Assembly must only be carried out in dry
and calm weather.
SOME SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Always use working gloves while glazing.
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Assembly must only be carried out in dry and
Greenhouse glass has sharp edges,
calm weather.
especially if the glass breaks.
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Always wear work gloves when installing the
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Assistants and especially children must be
glazing. Greenhouse glass has sharp edges,
warned that broken glass is an element of
especially if it breaks.
danger. Pick up broken glass at once and
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Assistants and especially children must be
remove it with care.
warned that broken glass is dangerous. Pick
up all broken glass at once and remove it with
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We recommend to use protective glasses
care.
while fixing the spring wire clips.
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We recommend that you wear protective
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Place the ladder on a level support.
glasses while fixing the spring wire clips.
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It is essential to have an assistant.
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Any ladders that are used must be placed on a
level surface.
References
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It is essential to have an assistant available.
The column marked
indicates the
page(s) on which the component is used.
TOOLS
Assembling the greenhouse requires the tools
shown.
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Foundation
FOUNDATIONS
The base is not included in this delivery.
No base is included with this product. However, an
However, an original base can be bought
original base is available separately. This base is easy
separately. It ensures you a stable and easy to
to construct and will guarantee you a stable base for
build base.
your greenhouse.
If you construct your own base, the specified
If you make your own base the measurements
measurements must be external measurements.
indicated must be external measurements.
The holes must be dug out to below the frost line.
If you buy an original base you furthermore
Place the assembled base with anchor legs over the
need about 75 litres of concrete and 6/8
holes so the anchor legs fit into the holes; it takes
plastic-/concrete pipes of about 800 mm which
about 75 litres of concrete to fill up the holes.
are placed in a non-freezing depth for the
Make sure the base is completely level and square.
fastening of the corner and middle anchors.
To square the base, make sure the two diagonal
The base must be 100% level and square; the
measurements are identical.
The width of the front and back gables must also be
latter is ensured by checking that the two
identical.
diagonal measurements are equal.
ATTACHMENT TO THE BASE
Tools
If you use an original base, the greenhouse must be
The mounting of the greenhouse requires the
secured to each vertical bar as shown on drawings
tools shown on page 12.
A/B.
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ORDER OF ASSEMBLY
Place the components as shown on the
Place the components as shown on the illustration
and assemble in the order shown in the pictures. Do
illustration and assemble in the order shown
not tighten the nuts fully until the entire sub-frame
in the pictures. Do not tighten the nuts
has been assembled.
completely until the front gable construction
has been assembled.
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ROOF
The two automatic openers should be frequently
(Fastening to the base).
adjusted and at least twice a year in response to
When constructing your own base you have
major temperature changes.
to drill holes (7 mm) in the ground frame
between all the vertical frames, the greenhouse
The cylinder allows travel of 20–30 mm for the hood.
is then fastened to the base with screws (A).
The actual cylinder can be moved up and down. If
Using an original base the greenhouse is
the rod is in the lowest position, the travel will be
fastened to each vertical bar as shown on
greatest. If the cylinder is moved upwards, there will
drawing B/C.
be less travel.
If you wish to close the hood completely, move the
cylinder to its lowest position and lock it in place by
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turning the screw towards the cylinder. Do not over-
For an easier assembly we recommend that you
tighten the screw.
oil the screws for the doors.
DOORS AND WINDOWS
Fitting of glass/polycarbonate
For easier assembly, we recommend that you oil the
Important before glazing!
screws for the doors. The glass or polycarbonate for
the door(s) and windows must be fitted at the same
time as the profiles.
Make sure that gables and sides are level and
square, and that door(s) and window(s) are
FITTING OF GLASS
functioning perfectly.
Important before assembly!
Make sure that the gables and sides are level
Best order of assembly:
and square and that door(s) and window(s) are
1) Windows – 2) Roof – 3) Doors – 4) Gables
functioning perfectly.
– 5) Sides
The best order of assembly for the glass:
Windows - Doors - Roof - Gables - Sides
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Glazing (illustration 1 to 8)
GLASS INSTALLATION
Degrease the sheets and frames with spirit.
Degrease the sheets and frames with ethanol.
Start glazing from below, one glass at a time.
Start glazing from the bottom, one pane at a time.
Apply a 3 mm silicone line on the vertical
Apply a 3mm silicone bead around the vertical
frames where indicated (dotted lines on
frames as indicated (the dotted lines on the
the illustration). (A 3 mm line of silicone is
illustration). (A 3mm bead of silicone is sufficient to
ensure maximum adhesion). If you use more silicone
sufficient to obtain maximum attachment). If
than recommended, extra tubes can be purchased.
you do use more than recommended, you can
buy extra tubes.
If you accidentally break a pane, carefully pull the
broken glass outwards and loosen the silicone using
Spring wire clips and glassholders are to be
a sharp craft knife.
fitted as shown.
Clean the profile completely before inserting a new
X = Spring wire clips, > = Glassholders
pane of glass.
M-strips.
In case of broken glass carefully pull it
Place the upper part of the strip under the
outwards and loosen the silicone by means of a
aluminium profile along the full length of the sheet
sharp craft knife.
and then click the strip into position from above.
Clean the profile completely before inserting a
new pane of glass.
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Mounting of polycarbonate
The illustrations at the bottom of page 34/36
show where to mount the polycarbonate plates
and lists. The type indication states the length
in mm. A possible adjustment is made by
means of a fine-tooth saw.
NB! To avoid the formation of algae the
polycarbonate sheets must not come into
contact with the ground. Rest them on a piece
of cardboard.
A-lists are mounted as shown on page 35/37.
Put the sheet into the bottom list, bend the
sheet slightly outwards and put it in the top list.
M-lists are mounted as shown on page 35/37.
Place the upper part of the list under the alu.
profile in the whole length of the sheet and
hereafter click on the list from above.
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Your greenhouse is now fully assembled. However,
Sealing of the polycarbonate sheets
please note the following:
The sheets may be sealed against insects.
Close the top end off with alu-tape or silicone.
MAINTENANCE
The bottom only with airstrip tape to let
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Grease the doors (hinges and locks).
condensation out (available at your local
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Keep the gutters free from leaves, etc.
dealer).
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Adjust the windows as necessary.
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Replace any broken glass.
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Clean the greenhouse with disinfectant before
Now your greenhouse is completely assembled.
and after the growing season.
However, please notice the following:
WINTER PROTECTION
Maintenance
If you anticipate snow during the winter, we
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Grease doors (hinges and lock).
recommend the following winter precautions:
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Clean the gutter for leaves, etc.
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Support the apex of the roof in the middle.
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Adjustment of windows.
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Remove any deep snow from the roof.
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Replacement of broken glass.
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Take precautions to prevent snow falling from
a tree or roof, for example.
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Clean the house with disinfectant before
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Adjust the cylinders for the opening of the
and after the growing season.
hood.
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Secure the door(s) and window(s) to prevent
Winter Protection
wind damage to the greenhouse.
In areas with occurrence of snow we
recommend the following winter protection:
WATER AND CONDENSATION
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Support the roof ridge at the centre of the
Please note that your greenhouse is not like a
house.
conservatory, for example, and that you should
therefore be aware that the greenhouse may leak
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Remove greater snow loads from the roof.
during or after precipitation and that condensation
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Take precautions against snow falling
will occur on the inside of the greenhouse. Good
down from for instance a tree or a roof.
ventilation will help prevent condensation.
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Dismount the cylinders for the automatic
window openers, if any (optional extras).
INSURANCE
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Secure door(s) and window(s) preventing
Please note that not all insurance companies cover
wind damage to the house.
greenhouses automatically. Please contact your
insurance company to ensure that your greenhouse
is covered.
Insurance
Please note that not all insurance companies
GUARANTEE
cover glasshouses automatically. Please
Juliana greenhouses are covered by a 12-year
contact your insurance company to ensure an
guarantee, which covers the replacement or repair
insurance coverage.
of faulty parts. The guarantee does not cover
polycarbonate, glass, transport, assembly, freight,
Guarantee
etc.
Juliana grants a guarantee of 12 years which
Juliana greenhouses are covered by a two-year
warranty on painted parts, where fitted. Note that
covers replacement of faulty parts. The
marks on the paint may occur due to suspension of
guarantee does not cover polycarbonate, glass,
the profiles.
transport, assembly, freight etc.
The guarantee will be void if the greenhouse is not
Juliana grants a guarantee of 2 years on painted
assembled in accordance with these instructions.
parts, if any. Note that marks in the painting
may occur due to suspension of the profiles.
COMPLAINTS
The guarantee is invalid if the greenhouse is
All our greenhouses are built to the highest quality
not assembled according to these instructions.
standards. However, should you experience any
problems, please contact your dealer at once. When
describing the defect, please state the greenhouse
Complaints
model, the component number.
All our greenhouses are built to high standards
of quality. However, should a complaint
Any suspension marks or shiny ends on painted
occur please contact your dealer at once.
Juliana profiles will not be visible after the
Remember to specify the defect by indicating
greenhouse has been assembled.
the greenhouse model and number of the
component and the quality control number.
Congratulations on your new greenhouse, which we
hope will bring you a lot of pleasure for many years
to come.
Yours sincerely,
Juliana Drivhuse A/S
USA