gabriel ash essential range
to be used in conjunction with the online assembly video found at www.gabrielash.com
Certified Installers if required
Thomas Hearn 07540 618852
Matthew Honeyborne 07977 788242
Franco Loriente 07951 985242
Leigh Goodchild (South West England) 07971 251261
Malcolm Blackwood (Scotland) 07956 587152
Dear Customer,
Please read ALL these instructions before assembly.
The assembly of your new Essential greenhouse requires no technical knowledge. However it is important that the assembly instructions are followed carefully.
All fixings are found in bags 2 to 10.
Extra fixings may be included in your kit.
Fix casement stays or auto vents with screw type SC004 and using the pre fitted side vent as a guide.
Greenhouse Base Notes
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
Check that the structure is square, ensuring dimensions across diagonals are even, before securing to the base.
Steel Base (refer to step 5)
Position a fixing bracket on the inside of the steel base and using screw type SC125 fix through the bracket and into the greenhouse cill.
Position and fix all the brackets supplied evenly around the structure’s base.
Tools Required for Assembly
PZ2 Screwdriver
Electric Screwdriver (Optional)
Drill
A Clamp When Fixing Sections Together
(Recommended)
10mm Spanner
Spirit Level
Tape Measure
7mm HSS Bit
Assembling Gables and Side Walls
IMPORTANT: When building the gables and side walls, ensure the back of the components are always flush. This is to ensure when glazing, the glass fits without any problems.
Because cedar wood is a natural product, it may be required to sand/plane some parts to ensure they fit comfortably.
Roof Vent
Fix casement stays or autovents with screw type SC004 and using the pre fitted side vent as a guide.
Glazing Notes ( Refer to Step 15)
We recommend 2 people for glazing the structure.
Safety goggles and gloves are required when handling glass.
Low Threshold (refer to step 29)
If you choose to fit this, a clear mastic sealant can be applied along its length at ground level. Also anti-slip tape (PT705) is supplied and can be applied along its length.
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.
Gabriel Ash grants a guarantee of 2 years on painted parts.
Note that marks in the painting may occur due to suspension of the profiles.
The guarantee is invalid if the greenhouse is not assembled according to these instructions.
Complaints
All our greenhouses are built to high standards of quality.
However should a complaint occur please contact your dealer.
Optional Extras
Autovent
Louvre Vent
Benching
Shelving
Blinds
Waterbutt
Please visit our website for more details on the above products: www.gabrielash.com
parts list
PT704
PT206
IR305
PT203
PT200
PT120
PT201
SA1000
PT205
IR304
PT705
PT121
SC004 3.5mm
x 19mm
SC006 3.5mm
x 38mm
SC027 4.2mm x 65mm
SC056 4.8mm
x 65mm screw list
SC057 4.8mm
x 80mm
SC058 4.8mm
x 100mm
SC121 4.2mm
x 9.5mm
SC125 4.2mm
x 25mm
SC127 4.2mm
x 45mm
SC156 4.8mm
x 65mm
BL327 M6 x 30mm
BL325 M6 x 12mm
FX200 18mm x 40mm
WA501 18mm x 5.3mm Diameter Black Nylon
NU101 Stainless Steel
M6 Nut
six house glass chart – door end and side walls
six house glass chart – plain end and roof panels
eight house glass chart – door end and side walls
eight house glass chart – plain end and roof panels
6 House: AL2006-1330
8 House: AL2006-1560
3 Panel: AL2028-1836
4 Panel: AL2028-2410
6 Panel: AL2028-2984
AL3099
AL3098
AL3300
AL3065
AL3301
6 House: AL2007-0644
8 House: AL2007-0759
6 House: AL2570-0685
6 House: AL2570-0595
8 House: AL2570-0800
AL2542-0830
assemble steel base
Fig 1
Fig 1
1806mm 6ft
2380mm 8ft
=
Long Ground Spike in concrete plug
Long Ground Spike in
Concrete Plug
Cut
1806mm 6ft
2380mm 8ft
2954mm 10ft
Fig 2
AL3002
Bend
Short Corner Brackets used when sitting on a Solid Base such as flagstones
Long Ground Spikes
Short Corner Brackets
Nuts and Bolts
Fixing Bracket
25mm Pozi Screws
6 x 6 x 4 x 4 x 16 x 8 x 8
The sides and ends of the base can be fixed together positioning an anchor leg or short corner bracket on the outside of the sides and fixed through the pre drilled holes with the bolts and nuts supplied (Fig 1).
The short anchor legs are used only when the base is to sit on a concrete base.
To fix to the base, drill through the base bottom and secure using suitable fixings.
The long anchor legs are used if you are intending to secure the base to the ground. The ends of the legs should be splayed (Fig 2).
Dig a hole in the ground where each anchor leg will be situated and set the legs into the holes ensuring the steel base is square and level before filling the holes with concrete or postcrete, then leave to set.
6 x 8 x 4 x 4 x 16 x 10 x 10
6 x 10 x 4 x 4 x 16 x 12 x 12
8 x 10 x 4 x 4 x 16 x 14 x 14
6 House W312-02
8 House W312-03
6 House W002-54
8 House W002-58
6 House W003-53
8 House W003-55
W004-52
6 House W002-35
8 House W002-45
6 House W003-54
8 House W003-56
580mm 6ft
810mm 8ft
6 House W002-54
8 House W002-58
W004-53
6 House W002-36
8 House W002-46
AD111 Glue
1.
assemble door end gable
SC056
W005-50 flush
W005-51
1.
assemble door end gable
SC156 x 4
SC156 x 4
1.
assemble door end gable
6 House W301-02
8 House W301-06
SC057
6 House W301-01
8 House W301-05
1.
assemble door end gable
I.
AL3300
II.
III.
SC057
IV.
SC125
W004-52
W002-55
W003-57
6 House W002-05
W002-55
W003-58
W004-53
2. assemble plain end gable ( 6 house )
SC056 x 8
2. assemble + complete plain end gable ( 6 house ) in same manner as door end
W002-55
2. assemble plain end gable ( 8 house )
W003-59
W002-55
W003-58
W003-57
W002-08
SC056 x 8
2. assemble + complete plain end gable ( 8 house ) in same manner as door end
W002-55
W002-55
3. assemble side walls – position of sash
W004-50
6 ft W300-01
8 ft W300-02
10 ft W300-03
W003-52
W003-50
6 ft W002-05
8 ft W002-08
10 ft W002-10
W321-33
W003-51
8 ft length
W004-51
Pre drilled hinge pilot holes at sash position
10 ft length
Pre drilled hinge pilot holes at sash position
3. assemble side walls
Section A-A
Section B-B
A
A
B
B
3. assemble side walls
Please Note: Ensure shaded faces are flush
SC056
SC056
SC056
SC056
4. fix door end gable to side wall and position on base
SC156 x 4
5. fix plain end gable and second side wall and fix to steel base
SC125
A
A
A - A
6. hang sash windows and fit stay
IR304 and pins IR305
SC004 x4
7. fit door bottom guide al1570
A
Al1570 6 house - 595mm
Al1570 8 house - 800mm
SC125
A
Section A-A
SC004 x2
SC004 x4
8. fix ridge board to gables
6ft SA5040
8ft SA5041
10ft SA5042
AL3300
SC027 x 2
SC125 x 4
9. fix pt121to roof spars
PT121
6 house w302-01
8 house w302-04
SC125 x 2
6 house w302-02
8 house w302-05 w307-01
10. fix under vent rail
6 house w302-03
8 house w302-06
SC156
11. fix roof spars to ridge and side walls
SC125
SC125
12. fix pt206 and hook gutter to wall
PT206
PT206
13. fix spigot pt200 and gutter end caps
PT205
PT200
14. glaze roof and fix roof cappings
II.
I.
A
A
A-A
6 house w303-16
8 house w303-17
III.
PT206
IV.
V.
SC125
15. fix roof vent hinge rail sa5011
SC027 x 3
16. glaze roof vent and fix into position sa5001
I. II.
IV
489mm
568mm
III.
PT120
I.
III.
W304-04 half capping
W303-04 capping
17. glaze the sides
II.
IV.
SC125
18. glaze both gable ends
W304-05 left hand/
W304-06 right hand
W303-08 left hand/
W303-09 right hand
W313-02
SC125
Do not fix at this stage
19. glaze the side sash windows
477mm
580mm
SC125
PT120
20. fix door runner top guide
6 House: AL2007-0644
8 House: AL2007-0759
A
A
SC006
Section A-A
Door runner end flush with side of capping
21. fit door runner
SC125 x 2. Use holes which line up with centre of capping either side of door
22. fix al3065 door runner vertical support
BL325
SC125
NU101
Position Vertical support, mark and using a 7mm drill bit, drill a hole through the door runner
23. fix al3301 ridge end cap
AL3301
SC125 x 2
24. fit door wheel brackets to front of door
A
A
A - A
Top
SC125
25. fit bottom guide to back of door
SC125 x 2
26. locate door 27. Adjust door (if required) and fit handles
W056-01
Adjust and Lock into
Position With Screw
Type SC125.
SC127
28. fit low threshold when on steel base
I.
II.
Al2542-830
Using a 7mm drill bit, drill a hole through both legs of the low threshold and through the steel base
III.
IV.
BL327
NU101
29. fit staple to door and hasp to door aperture upright (if required)
SC004 x 2
SC125 x 2
30. fit downpipes and shoes
V.
I.
PT201
PT203
SC125
II.
VI.
III.
3mm
IV.
VII.
SC121
staging and shelving instructions
545mm
545mm
605mm
605mm
Door End Plain End
6 x 6, 6 x 8 and 6 x 10 Batten Positions
SC026
SC128
775mm
775mm
605mm
775mm
Type B
Door End
8 x 10 Batten Positions
Plain End
BL425
NU200 WA002
staging and shelving instructions
SC128 x 8
SC128 x 2
SC026 x 2 BL425
SECTION A - A
WA002 +
NU200
A
A
