Gardman Polycarbonate Glazing User Manual

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Fig B

Fig C

Fig D

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 profiles.
• Locate and identify the stainless steel glazing clips from the greenhouse pack.
• Locate ‘W’ 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.

Section 2

Glazing method: general.
• The stainless steel glazing 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 PVC strips are added

before glazing and fit over the stainless
steel clips where they are used. The wide
face of the PVC 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 ‘W’ clips (G4) as shown, evenly spaced. Fig D.

Fig A

Greenhouse
Frame