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
The base is not included in this consignment, but an
page(s) on which the component is used.
original base/wall can be purchased separately. This
base is easy to construct and will guarantee you a
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stable base for 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 If you buy our original base/wall, the anchor legs
must be cast in cement in eight places. These eight
separately. It ensures you a stable and easy to
holes must be dug out to below the frost line (800
build base.
mm). Place the assembled base with anchor legs
If you make your own base the measurements
over the holes so the anchor legs fit into the holes; it
indicated must be external measurements.
takes about 75 litres of concrete to fill up the holes.
If you buy an original base you furthermore
Make sure the base is completely level and square.
need about 75 litres of concrete and 6/8
To square the base, make sure the two diagonal
plastic-/concrete pipes of about 800 mm which
measurements are identical.
are placed in a non-freezing depth for the
The width of the front and back gables must also be
identical.
fastening of the corner and middle anchors.
The base must be 100% level and square; the
ATTACHMENT TO THE BASE/WALL
latter is ensured by checking that the two
If you build the base yourself, drill holes that fit the
diagonal measurements are equal.
size of the screws you have purchased and choose
screws that are appropriate for the wall material,
Tools
The greenhouse must then be secured to the base
The mounting of the greenhouse requires the
using screws (A).
tools shown on page 12.
If you are using an original base/wall, attach the
house using the self-tapping screws included for the
pre-drilled holes.
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Place the components as shown on the
PAGE 14-27: ORDER OF ASSEMBLY
illustration and assemble in the order shown
Place the components as shown on the illustration
in the pictures. Do not tighten the nuts
and assemble in the order shown in the pictures. Do
completely until the front gable construction
not tighten the nuts fully until the entire sub-frame
has been assembled.
has been assembled.
PAGE 24-27: DOORS AND WINDOWS
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For easier assembly, we recommend that you oil the
(Fastening to the base).
screws for the doors. The glass or polycarbonate for
When constructing your own base you have
the door(s) and windows must be fitted at the same
to drill holes (7 mm) in the ground frame
time as the profiles.
between all the vertical frames, the greenhouse
is then fastened to the base with screws (A).
PAGES 30-37: FITTING OF GLASS
Using an original base the greenhouse is
Important before assembly!
fastened to each vertical bar as shown on
Make sure that the gables and sides are level
and square and that door(s) and window(s) are
drawing B/C.
functioning perfectly.
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The best order of assembly for the glass is as follows:
For an easier assembly we recommend that you
Windows - Roof - Doors - Gables - Sides
oil the screws for the doors.
PAGE 30-33: GLASS INSTALLATION
Fitting of glass/polycarbonate
Glass installation (illustrations 1 to 8)
Important before glazing!
Clean the glass and profiles with methylated spirits.
Start glazing from the bottom, one pane at a time.
Apply a 3mm silicone bead around the vertical
Make sure that gables and sides are level and
frames as indicated (the dotted lines on the
square, and that door(s) and window(s) are
illustration). (A 3mm bead of silicone is sufficient to
functioning perfectly.
ensure maximum adhesion). If you use more silicone
than recommended, extra tubes can be purchased.
Best order of assembly:
1) Windows – 2) Roof – 3) Doors – 4) Gables
If you accidentally break a pane, carefully pull the
– 5) Sides
broken glass outwards and loosen the silicone using
a sharp craft knife.
Clean the profile completely before inserting a new
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pane of glass.
Glazing (illustration 1 to 8)
Degrease the sheets and frames with spirit.
Start glazing from below, one glass at a time.
Apply a 3 mm silicone line on the vertical
frames where indicated (dotted lines on
the illustration). (A 3 mm line of silicone is
sufficient to obtain maximum attachment). If
you do use more than recommended, you can
buy extra tubes.
Spring wire clips and glassholders are to be
fitted as shown.
X = Spring wire clips, > = Glassholders
In case of broken glass carefully pull it
outwards and loosen the silicone by means of a
sharp craft knife.
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.
B
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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Now your greenhouse is completely assembled.
Clean the greenhouse with disinfectant before
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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Remove the cylinders for the automatic
and after the growing season.
window openers, if fitted (optional extras).
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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 and the quality
All our greenhouses are built to high standards
control number.
of quality. However, should a complaint
occur please contact your dealer at once.
Congratulations on your new greenhouse, which we
Remember to specify the defect by indicating
hope will bring you a lot of pleasure for many years
the greenhouse model and number of the
to come.
component and the quality control number.
Yours sincerely,
Juliana Drivhuse A/S
USA