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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
in the instructions. Assemble one pack at a time. All
corresponding to the order in the assembly
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.
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
The holes must be dug out to below the frost line
(800 mm). Place the assembled base with anchor
separately. It ensures you a stable and easy to
legs over the holes so the anchor legs fit into the
build base.
holes; it takes about 75 litres of concrete to fill up
If you make your own base the measurements
the holes.
indicated must be external measurements.
Make sure the base is completely level and square.
If you buy an original base you furthermore
To square the base, make sure the two diagonal
need about 75 litres of concrete and 6/8
measurements are identical.
plastic-/concrete pipes of about 800 mm which
The width of the front and back gables must also be
are placed in a non-freezing depth for the
identical.
fastening of the corner and middle anchors.
ATTACHMENT TO THE BASE
The base must be 100% level and square; the
If you construct your own base, you must drill holes
latter is ensured by checking that the two
(7mm) in the ground frame between all the vertical
diagonal measurements are equal.
profiles. The greenhouse must then be secured to
the base using screws (A).
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.
B/C.
PAGE 14-31: ORDER OF ASSEMBLY
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Place the components as shown on the illustration
Place the components as shown on the
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.
PAGE 26-29: DOORS AND WINDOWS
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.
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PAGES 32-35: FITTING OF GLASS
(Fastening to the base).
Important before assembly!
When constructing your own base you have
Make sure that the gables and sides are level
to drill holes (7 mm) in the ground frame
and square and that door(s) and window(s) are
between all the vertical frames, the greenhouse
functioning perfectly.
is then fastened to the base with screws (A).
Using an original base the greenhouse is
The best order of assembly for the glass or
fastened to each vertical bar as shown on
polycarbonate is as follows:
Windows - Roof - Doors - Gables - Sides
drawing B/C.
PAGE 32-35: GLASS INSTALLATION
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Degrease the sheets and frames with spirit.
For an easier assembly we recommend that you
Start glazing, one pane at a time. Apply a 3mm
oil the screws for the doors.
silicone bead around the vertical frames as indicated
(the dotted lines on the illustration). (A 3mm bead of
Fitting of glass/polycarbonate
silicone is sufficient to ensure maximum adhesion).
Important before glazing!
If you use more silicone than recommended, extra
tubes can be purchased.
Make sure that gables and sides are level and
If you accidentally break a pane, carefully pull the
square, and that door(s) and window(s) are
broken glass outwards and loosen the silicone using
functioning perfectly.
a sharp craft knife.
Clean the profile completely before inserting a new
Best order of assembly:
pane of glass.
1) Windows – 2) Roof – 3) Doors – 4) Gables
– 5) Sides
M-strips are fitted as shown on pages 34-35. Place
the upper part of the strip under the aluminium
profile along the full length of the sheet and then
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click the strip into position from above.
Glazing (illustration 1 to 8)
Degrease the sheets and frames with spirit.
Your greenhouse is now fully assembled. However,
Start glazing from below, one glass at a time.
please note the following:
Apply a 3 mm silicone line on the vertical
frames where indicated (dotted lines on
MAINTENANCE
the illustration). (A 3 mm line of silicone is
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Grease the doors (hinges and locks).
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sufficient to obtain maximum attachment). If
Keep the gutters free from leaves, etc.
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Adjust the windows as necessary.
you do use more than recommended, you can
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Replace any broken glass.
buy extra tubes.
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Clean the greenhouse with disinfectant before
and after the growing season.
Spring wire clips and glassholders are to be
fitted as shown.
WINTER PROTECTION
X = Spring wire clips, > = Glassholders
If you anticipate snow during the winter, we
recommend the following winter precautions:
In case of broken glass carefully pull it
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Support the apex of the roof in the middle.
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Remove any deep snow from the roof.
outwards and loosen the silicone by means of a
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Take precautions to prevent snow falling from
sharp craft knife.
a tree or roof, for example.
Clean the profile completely before inserting a
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Remove the cylinders for the automatic
new pane of glass.
window openers, if fitted (optional extras).
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Secure the door(s) and window(s) to prevent
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wind damage to the greenhouse.
Mounting of polycarbonate
WATER AND CONDENSATION
The illustrations at the bottom of page 34/36
Please note that your greenhouse is not like a
show where to mount the polycarbonate plates
conservatory, for example, and that you should
and lists. The type indication states the length
therefore be aware that the greenhouse may leak
in mm. A possible adjustment is made by
during or after precipitation and that condensation
means of a fine-tooth saw.
will occur on the inside of the greenhouse. Good
NB! To avoid the formation of algae the
ventilation will help prevent condensation.
polycarbonate sheets must not come into
contact with the ground. Rest them on a piece
INSURANCE
Please note that not all insurance companies cover
of cardboard.
greenhouses automatically. Please contact your
insurance company to ensure that your greenhouse
A-lists are mounted as shown on page 35/37.
is covered.
Put the sheet into the bottom list, bend the
sheet slightly outwards and put it in the top list.
GUARANTEE
Juliana greenhouses are covered by a 12-year
M-lists are mounted as shown on page 35/37.
guarantee, which covers the replacement or repair
Place the upper part of the list under the alu.
of faulty parts. The guarantee does not cover
profile in the whole length of the sheet and
polycarbonate, glass, transport, assembly, freight,
etc.
hereafter click on the list from above.
Juliana greenhouses are covered by a two-year
warranty on painted parts, where fitted. Note that
B
marks on the paint may occur due to suspension of
Sealing of the polycarbonate sheets
the profiles.
The sheets may be sealed against insects.
The guarantee will be void if the greenhouse is not
Close the top end off with alu-tape or silicone.
assembled in accordance with these instructions.
The bottom only with airstrip tape to let
condensation out (available at your local
COMPLAINTS
dealer).
All our greenhouses are built to the highest quality
standards. However, should you experience any
problems, please contact your dealer at once. When
Now your greenhouse is completely assembled.
describing the defect, please state the greenhouse
However, please notice the following:
model, the component number and the quality
control number.
Maintenance
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Grease doors (hinges and lock).
Any suspension marks or shiny ends on painted
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Clean the gutter for leaves, etc.
Juliana profiles will not be visible after the
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Adjustment of windows.
greenhouse has been assembled.
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Replacement of broken glass.
Congratulations on your new greenhouse, which we
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Clean the house with disinfectant before
hope will bring you a lot of pleasure for many years
and after the growing season.
to come.
Winter Protection
Yours sincerely,
In areas with occurrence of snow we
recommend the following winter protection:
Juliana Drivhuse A/S
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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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