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