May we congratulate you on your new greenhouse
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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
in the instructions. Assemble one pack at a time.
corresponding to the order in the assembly
All nuts, bolts and fittings are contained in bag No.
instruction. Erect one pack at a time. All nuts
0 (specified on page 12). Each pack is specified in
and bolts and fittings are found in bag No. 0
separate lists of 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.
SOME SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Assembly must only be carried out in dry and
calm weather.
Precautions.
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Always wear work gloves when installing the
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Assembly must only be carried out in dry
glazing. Greenhouse glass has sharp edges,
and calm weather.
especially if it breaks.
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Always use working gloves while glazing.
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Assistants and especially children must be
Greenhouse glass has sharp edges,
warned that broken glass is dangerous. Pick
especially if the glass breaks.
up all broken glass at once and remove it with
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Assistants and especially children must be
care.
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We recommend that you wear protective
warned that broken glass is an element of
glasses while fixing the spring wire clips.
danger. Pick up broken glass at once and
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Any ladders that are used must be placed on a
remove it with care.
level surface.
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We recommend to use protective glasses
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It is essential to have an assistant available.
while fixing the spring wire clips.
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Place the ladder on a level support.
PAGE 12: TOOLS
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It is essential to have an assistant.
Assembling the greenhouse requires the tools
shown on page 12.
References
PAGE 13: FOUNDATIONS
The column marked
indicates the
No base is included with this product. However, an
page(s) on which the component is used.
original base is available separately. This base is easy
to construct and will guarantee you a stable base for
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your greenhouse.
Foundation
If you construct your own base, the specified
The base is not included in this delivery.
measurements must be external measurements.
However, an original base can be bought
If you purchase an original base, you will also require
about 75 litres of concrete and six to eight plastic/
separately. It ensures you a stable and easy to
concrete pipes of about 800mm. These pipes, which
build base.
must be buried at a sufficient depth to ensure that
If you make your own base the measurements
they do not freeze, secure the corner and middle
indicated must be external measurements.
anchors.
If you buy an original base you furthermore
The base must be completely level and square;
need about 75 litres of concrete and 6/8
the latter can be ensured by checking that the two
plastic-/concrete pipes of about 800 mm which
diagonal measurements are equal.
are placed in a non-freezing depth for the
ATTACHMENT TO THE BASE
fastening of the corner and middle anchors.
If you construct your own base, you must drill holes
The base must be 100% level and square; the
(7mm) in the ground frame between all the vertical
latter is ensured by checking that the two
profiles. The greenhouse must then be secured to
diagonal measurements are equal.
the base using screws (A).
If you use an original base, the greenhouse must be
Tools
secured to each vertical bar as shown on drawings
The mounting of the greenhouse requires the
B/C.
tools shown on page 12.
PAGE 14-31: ORDER OF ASSEMBLY
Place the components as shown on the illustration
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and assemble in the order shown in the pictures. Do
Place the components as shown on the
not tighten the nuts fully until the entire sub-frame
illustration and assemble in the order shown
has been assembled.
in the pictures. Do not tighten the nuts
completely until the front gable construction
PAGE 26-29: DOORS AND WINDOWS
has been assembled.
For easier assembly, we recommend that you oil the
screws for the doors. The glass or polycarbonate for
the door(s) and windows must be fitted at the same
time as the profiles.
PAGES 32-35: FITTING OF GLASS
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Important before assembly!
(Fastening to the base).
Make sure that the gables and sides are level
When constructing your own base you have
and square and that door(s) and window(s) are
to drill holes (7 mm) in the ground frame
functioning perfectly.
between all the vertical frames, the greenhouse
is then fastened to the base with screws (A).
The best order of assembly for the glass or
Using an original base the greenhouse is
polycarbonate is as follows:
fastened to each vertical bar as shown on
Windows - Roof - Doors - Gables - Sides
drawing B/C.
PAGE 32-35: GLASS INSTALLATION
Degrease the sheets and frames with spirit.
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Start glazing, one pane at a time. Apply a 3mm
For an easier assembly we recommend that you
silicone bead around the vertical frames as indicated
oil the screws for the doors.
(the dotted lines on the illustration). (A 3mm bead of
silicone is sufficient to ensure maximum adhesion).
Fitting of glass/polycarbonate
If you use more silicone than recommended, extra
Important before glazing!
tubes can be purchased.
If you accidentally break a pane, carefully pull the
Make sure that gables and sides are level and
broken glass outwards and loosen the silicone using
square, and that door(s) and window(s) are
a sharp craft knife.
functioning perfectly.
Clean the profile completely before inserting a new
pane of glass.
Best order of assembly:
1) Windows – 2) Roof – 3) Doors – 4) Gables
M-strips are fitted as shown on pages 34-35. Place
– 5) Sides
the upper part of the strip under the aluminium
profile along the full length of the sheet and then
click the strip into position from above.
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Glazing (illustration 1 to 8)
Your greenhouse is now fully assembled. However,
Degrease the sheets and frames with spirit.
please note the following:
Start glazing from below, one glass at a time.
Apply a 3 mm silicone line on the vertical
MAINTENANCE
frames where indicated (dotted lines on
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Grease the doors (hinges and locks).
the illustration). (A 3 mm line of silicone is
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Keep the gutters free from leaves, etc.
sufficient to obtain maximum attachment). If
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Adjust the windows as necessary.
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Replace any broken glass.
you do use more than recommended, you can
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Clean the greenhouse with disinfectant before
buy extra tubes.
and after the growing season.
Spring wire clips and glassholders are to be
WINTER PROTECTION
fitted as shown.
If you anticipate snow during the winter, we
X = Spring wire clips, > = Glassholders
recommend the following winter precautions:
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Support the apex of the roof in the middle.
In case of broken glass carefully pull it
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Remove any deep snow from the roof.
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Take precautions to prevent snow falling from
outwards and loosen the silicone by means of a
a tree or roof, for example.
sharp craft knife.
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Remove the cylinders for the automatic
Clean the profile completely before inserting a
window openers, if fitted (optional extras).
new pane of glass.
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Secure the door(s) and window(s) to prevent
wind damage to the greenhouse.
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Mounting of polycarbonate
WATER AND CONDENSATION
The illustrations at the bottom of page 34/36
Please note that your greenhouse is not like a
conservatory, for example, and that you should
show where to mount the polycarbonate plates
therefore be aware that the greenhouse may leak
and lists. The type indication states the length
during or after precipitation and that condensation
in mm. A possible adjustment is made by
will occur on the inside of the greenhouse. Good
means of a fine-tooth saw.
ventilation will help prevent condensation.
NB! To avoid the formation of algae the
polycarbonate sheets must not come into
INSURANCE
contact with the ground. Rest them on a piece
Please note that not all insurance companies cover
of cardboard.
greenhouses automatically. Please contact your
insurance company to ensure that your greenhouse
is covered.
A-lists are mounted as shown on page 35/37.
Put the sheet into the bottom list, bend the
GUARANTEE
sheet slightly outwards and put it in the top list.
Juliana greenhouses are covered by a 12-year
guarantee, which covers the replacement or repair
M-lists are mounted as shown on page 35/37.
of faulty parts. The guarantee does not cover
Place the upper part of the list under the alu.
polycarbonate, glass, transport, assembly, freight,
profile in the whole length of the sheet and
etc.
Juliana greenhouses are covered by a two-year
hereafter click on the list from above.
warranty on painted parts, where fitted. Note that
marks on the paint may occur due to suspension of
B
the profiles.
Sealing of the polycarbonate sheets
The guarantee will be void if the greenhouse is not
The sheets may be sealed against insects.
assembled in accordance with these instructions.
Close the top end off with alu-tape or silicone.
The bottom only with airstrip tape to let
COMPLAINTS
condensation out (available at your local
All our greenhouses are built to the highest quality
dealer).
standards. However, should you experience any
problems, please contact your dealer at once. When
describing the defect, please state the greenhouse
Now your greenhouse is completely assembled.
model, the component number and the quality
However, please notice the following:
control number.
Maintenance
Any suspension marks or shiny ends on painted
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Grease doors (hinges and lock).
Juliana profiles will not be visible after the
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Clean the gutter for leaves, etc.
greenhouse has been assembled.
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Adjustment of windows.
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Replacement of broken glass.
Congratulations on your new greenhouse, which we
hope will bring you a lot of pleasure for many years
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Clean the house with disinfectant before
to come.
and after the growing season.
Yours sincerely,
Winter Protection
In areas with occurrence of snow we
Juliana Drivhuse A/S
recommend the following winter protection:
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Support the roof ridge at the centre of the
house.
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Remove greater snow loads from the roof.
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Take precautions against snow falling
down from for instance a tree or a roof.
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Dismount the cylinders for the automatic
window openers, if any (optional extras).
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Secure door(s) and window(s) preventing
wind damage to the house.
Insurance
Please note that not all insurance companies
cover glasshouses automatically. Please
contact your insurance company to ensure an
insurance coverage.
Guarantee
Juliana grants a guarantee of 12 years which
covers replacement of faulty parts. The
guarantee does not cover polycarbonate, glass,
transport, assembly, freight etc.
Juliana grants a guarantee of 2 years on painted
parts, if any. Note that marks in the painting
may occur due to suspension of the profiles.
The guarantee is invalid if the greenhouse is
not assembled according to these instructions.
Complaints
All our greenhouses are built to high standards
of quality. However, should a complaint
occur please contact your dealer at once.
Remember to specify the defect by indicating
the greenhouse model and number of the
component and the quality control number.
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