Front view, Framing for horticultural structures – Hired-Hand Mega-Cool rev 4-08 User Manual
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Part No. 4801-5093 Rev 4-08
Unitized System
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Front View
Framing for Horticultural Structures
1.
Refer to Page 8 Installation Cross-Section for heights to install C-Sections.
2.
Ensure C-Sections are level.
3.
Securely fasten C-Sections to posts using Mounting Brackets as shown at left.
4.
Use the back flashing to seal off the open space between the top of the cooling system and
the top of the overhang bracket. Abut back flashing at centers of posts. Fasten flashing to
posts with #14 x 1" Tek screws.
NOTES
1. If a Unitized System is being installed on a Horticultural building with column spacing of
8’, 10’ or 12’, additional framing such as C-Sections must be installed between the
columns for attaching the 8" Pipe Support Bracket, Back-Plate, and the Unitized
Overhang Bracket.
2. Ensure the C-Sections are level and flush with the front side of the posts as shown in
diagram at left.
Steel Post
End post of
system
6 ft. (1.82 m)
center-to-center
*Pads come in 4 ft,
5 ft. or 6 ft.
Heights.
Pads come in 4 in.
or 6 in. thickness.
Place posts on 6 ft.
(1.82 m) centers. 4ft
(1.22 m) centers or 5
ft. (1.52 m) centers
optional.
Horticulture
Application
C-Section
Connection
8
″ C-Section
(or equivalent)
6
″ C-Section
(or equivalent
support)
OPTIONAL 6" C-
Sections
If your house has a filler,
such as tin or concrete
kneewall, it may not be
necessary to install the
6" C-Sections.
If C-Sections are
installed,
fit the 6" C-Sections in
between posts and flush
with front of posts.
Place C-Sections
at proper height.
(Refer to Page 8)
Corrugated Wall Material
Bottom
of Pad. *
Stud Mount
Brkt.
#14 x 1”
Tek
Screws
Fasten back flashing to posts
with #14 x 1” Tek Screws.