Gardman Lean-to Greenhouse Polycarbonate Glazing User Manual

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Fig B

Fig C

Fig D

J2-1

Section 1

Before you start:
• This task is accomplished more easily with two people.
• Gloves and goggles are recommended. No tools required.
• Identify all Polycarbonate panels and PVC end caps and joiners.
• Locate and identify the stainless steel clips.
• Locate spring glazing clips from the greenhouse pack.
• It is important to install the panels with the UV treated side facing outwards. This is covered

with white polythene. Suggested installation procedure:
• Remove the clear polythene protective cover from the ‘inside’ face of the panel just before

installation but leave the white ‘outside’ covering in place.

• Install the panel, peeling back sufficient of the white sheet to install the clips and end caps.
• Do not remove the white covering until the panel is finally secured in place.

Note: The glazing bead should be added to the frame
before assembly as indicated in the frame instructions.

Section 2

Glazing method: general.
• The stainless steel retaining clips are

designed to hold the centre of the
polycarbonate panels to the greenhouse
frame: There are 3 designs, each for a
specific part of the greenhouse. Where they
are needed, add the correct clip to the centre
of the polycarbonate panel ends, with the
frame-fixing part of the clip on the inside.

• The ‘U’ profile end caps are added before

glazing and fit over the stainless steel clips
where they are used. The wide face of this
profile should face outwards. Fig A.

• Have someone inside the greenhouse to help

locate the stainless steel clips onto the
greenhouse frame. This is best achieved by locating the bottom edge of the panel into the
frame first and bending the panel as shown to locate the top edge. Fig B.

• The ‘H’ profile joiner strips (J2-1) join the polycarbonate panels at the greenhouse ends. Fig C.
• Once in place, secure with spring glazing clips (G4) as shown, evenly spaced. Fig D.

Fig A

Greenhouse
Frame

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