gabriel ash

the classic hinged door instructions

Dear Customer,

Please read ALL these instructions before assembly.

It is important that the assembly instructions are followed carefully.

Where instructions state “Ext Length Only”, this action only applies to structures 7 panels and over in length.

All fixings are found in bags 2 to 10.

Extra fixings may be included in your kit.

Greenhouse Base Notes

Your greenhouse must be fixed onto a suitable base.

The base is not included however an optional steel base can be purchased separately.

The following options are available:

Aluminium Base

Single Brick Coarse

Concrete Slab

Solid and Level Flagstones

The measurements must match that of the base plan. A suitable foundation on which to construct the base must be laid depending on local ground conditions. Ensure the base is square and level and diagonal measurements are equal.

Fixing Greenhouse to Base

Refer to 24.

Check that the structure is square, ensuring dimensions across diagonals are even, before securing to the base.

Aluminium Base

See separate instructions.

Constructed Base

When fixing the structure down to a brick plinth or concrete base, the fixings for the base should be positioned proportionally around the structure’s timber cill at points that will hold firmly into the base, i.e. into the solid brick rather than the brick joints.

Use a 9mm HSS drill bit to drill through the timber cill. Drill into the base using an 8 x 150mm masonry drill to a depth of 110mm from the top.

Push a raw plug into the full depth of the hole and insert screw type SC058, WA501, and FX200.

Tools Required for Assembly

It is essential that good quality screwdriver bits of the correct size and type are used. All the fixings shown require a No. 2 Pozi bit except BL220 which requires a No. 3 Pozi bit.

Also required -

Drill

8mm Masonry Drill

A Clamp When Fixing Sections Together (Recommended)

Spirit Level

Tape Measure

Glazing Notes

Prior to glazing, remove the pre fitted cappings on the sides and ends, noting their positions.

When fitting roof glass, slide a pane up the rebates pre cut into the roof rafters and under the rubber gasket in the ridge trim. Lower the glass pane down carefully so that it fits neatly against the up stand of the gutter We recommend 2 people for glazing the structure.

Safety goggles and gloves are required when handling glass.

Caring for Your Greenhouse

Clean the gutter for leaves, etc.

Remove greater snow loads from roof.

Take precautions against snow falling down from for instance a tree or a roof.

Secure door and windows preventing wind damage.

Cedar Wood Information

Cedar is prone to absorption of moisture to attain balance with the surrounding atmosphere.

As a result this moisture can track to the inside of the greenhouse particularly in the areas that are subject to the greatest weathering. Because of the fibre structure of the cedar it will also dry very quickly which often will leave a mark where the extractives have been released. These extractives are the oils naturally present in the cedar that make it resistant to rot.

As the wood weathers it gradually changes colour, the first stage is the darkening of the wood as water soluble extractives are drawn to the surface. In time this trend reverses and the wood gradually turns silver grey.

Insurance

Please note that insurance companies usually cover greenhouses automatically. Contact your insurance company to confirm your cover.

Guarantee

Gabriel Ash grants a guarantee of 10 years which covers replacement of faulty parts. The guarantee does not cover glass, transport, assembly, freight, etc.

The guarantee is invalid if the greenhouse is not assembled according to these instructions.

The autovents have a guarantee of 2 years.

Optional Extras

Steel Base

Benching

Shelving

Blinds

Louvre Vent

Waterbutt

Planters

Gutter Guards

Seed Trays

Potting Trays

Please visit our website for more details on the above products.

www.gabrielash.co.uk

SC305 (brass)

3.5mm (No. 6) x

32mm (1.25”)

SC026

4.2mm (No. 8) x

50mm (2”)

SC027

4.2mm (No. 8) x

65mm (2.5”)

SC055

4.8mm (No. 10)

x 50mm (2”)

SC058

4.8mm (No. 10)

x 100mm (4”)

SC121

4.2mm (No. 8) x

9.5mm (0.4”)

SC125

4.2mm (No. 8) x

25mm (1”)

SC126

4.2mm (No. 8) x

38mm (1.5”)

BL122

M6 Bolt x 16mm

(0.6”)

BL153

M8 Bolt x 20mm

(0.8”)

WA501

18mm Diameter

Black Nylon

WA300

10mm Diameter

Brass

WA301

12mm Diameter

Brass

WA500

12mm Diameter

Flat Nylon

WA205

17mm Diameter

Stainless Steel

NU101

10mm Nut

Stainless Steel

NU102

13mm Nut

Stainless Steel

Screw Kit

PT200

PT201

Parts List

PT203

PT106

PT204

AL3003

AL3016

SC005

3.5mm (No.6) x

25mm (1”)

1. Fit Door using SC027 through Pre-drilled Holes and Fix Drip Mould above door using SC005

SC005

SC027

(Please note that the Aluminium plinth

attached to the bottom of the gable must

be removed in order to fit the door)

2. Assemble Portal Frame (Ext Length Only)

3. Fit Plinth Corners PT106 to Gable Ends

BL153

WA205

NU102

4. Fix Gable Ends To Side Walls Through the Pre-drilled Holes

SC027 + WA301

5. Fix Side Walls Together (Ext Length Only)

SC027 + WA301

Door End

Door End

Door End

7 Panel Long

8 Panel Long

9 Panel Long

10 Panel Long

11 Panel Long

12 Panel Long

6. Fix Ladder Frame to Support Blocks

7. Position and Fix Portal Frame at Side Wall Joints (Ext Length Only)

SC055 (2 in each side)

SC055

SC126

(26 per portal)

8. Fix the Roof Panels along Ladder Frame, Sides and Roof Bottom Rail

7. Fix Roof Panels Together Through Pre Drilled Holes (Ext Length Only)

SC027 + WA301

SC055

SC055

SC055

Side Section View

9. Position Trim Centrally and Fix to Ladder Frame

11. Fix Drainage Channel (Ext Length Only)

10. Ensure Notches in Trims Meet in Middle (Ext Length Only)

SC125

SC121

12. Slide Vents along Ridge, Position Centrally and Fix End Caps AL3016

13. Insert Flap End with Notch First and Fix into Position (Ext Length Only)

SC121

SC121

Notch in Flap

14. Using Pre-fitted Screws on Ladder Frame as a Guide, Fix Autovents to Ladder Frame and Flaps

BL122 + WA500 (on

outside) + NU101 (on

inside)

Side Section View

15. Position and Fix Gutter Centrally along Roof Bottom Rail and Fix Gutter Spigot PT200 and End Caps AL3003

SC121 x 4

SC125

16. Fix Structure to Base (See Page 2 Notes)

17. Fix Portal Feet to Base (Ext Length Only)

SC056 +

WA501 +

Rawl Plug

SC058 +

WA501 +

Rawl Plug

Section View

18. Glaze the Roof (See Page 2 of Notes) and Fix Roof Capping

SC125 or SC126

if over Roof Joint (Ext Length

Only)

19. Remove the Timber Capping’s and Glaze the Ends and Sides

SC305 + WA300 x 6 per capping

20. Fit Shoe PT201 to Downpipe, Fit and Fix Downpipe to Gutter Spigot and Locate Bung in Adjacent Hole

3mm Drill Bit SC125 SC121

PT204 Gutter Bung

21. Assemble Staging and Shelving

Shelf Bracket

Support Batten

Staging Leg

Support Block Shelving

Staging

Extended length

Support Block

Portal Frame

22. Fix Support Battens, Blocks and Brackets

Fix supplied support battens

on gable ends at height that

suits your needs. Use

‘Staging and Shelving

Support Batten Table’ on

final page to fix battens

through pre drilled holes

using SC305 and WA300.

Fix the brackets using screw type SC026

through the pre inserted brass cups, one

into the curtain wall upright and one into

the underside of the front rail.

Fix the support blocks

to the curtain wall

uprights so that their

top face is flush with

the top face of the

battens using screw

type SC305 and WA300

Ensure that the top face is flush with the top face of the

support battens.

23. Fix Staging legs 24. Fix Support blocks at either side of portal (Ext Length Only)

Fix the block

using screw type

SC305 and

WA300

Fit the WA002

washer and

NU200 wing nut.

Insert BL425

through the

predrilled

holes.

STRUCTURE GABLE END STAGING BATTEN

SIZE SHELVING BATTEN

SIZE

SIX

Door 545mm 545mm

Plain 605mm 605mm

EIGHT

Door 775mm 775mm

Plain 775mm 605mm

TEN

Door 775mm 545mm

Plain 775mm 605mm

Support Batten Table