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Riverstone Networks MONT-12 Assembly Instructions Manual
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Wa rran ty 65 fleetwood drive, rockaway, nj 07866 customer service: (877) 373-3078 email: customerservice@rsiww.Com after hours helpline: (443) 574-4764 8’ x 24’ greenhouse assembly instructions mojave edition made in the usa 160113v.
Page 2: Thank You For Your Purchase
Thank you for choosing the monticello greenhouse program thank you for your purchase we want to thank you for your purchase of the monticello greenhouse. We appreciate your support of our american made greenhouses. The monticello is designed for the average homeowner; no special degrees are needed. ...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 1 of 48 monticello limited warranty/ liability snow load & wind load warranty & liability the monticello greenhouse described in this manual is designed for and limited to riverstone industries standard wind and snow load which is based on a continuously heated greenhouse. Standard loa...
Page 4: Introduction
Www.Rsiww.Com 2 of 48 introduction thank you for purchasing the mojave edition monticello tm greenhouse. The monticello line is proudly made in the usa by a leading commercial greenhouse maker using the same professional grade materials and design. The frame is constructed with the highest quality e...
Page 5: Safety Advice
Www.Rsiww.Com 3 of 48 safety advice general order of assembly tools needed table of contents • the greenhouse must be positioned and fixed on a flat level surface. • dispose of all plastic bags safely. Keep them out of the reach of small children. • keep children and pets away from the assembly area...
Page 6: Constructing A Wood Platform
Www.Rsiww.Com 4 of 48 constructing a wood platform important: it is very important to begin with a level surface. Check your foundation to ensure it is level at every point. If you are not building on a wood deck, we recommend constructing a wood platform so you can properly secure the greenhouse. Y...
Page 7: List of Parts
Www.Rsiww.Com 5 of 48 list of parts warning: profiles with cut edges and/or drilled holes are sharp. Use extreme caution when handling. The greenhouse is shipped in multiple cartons. These cartons are heavy. Use care when lifting them. Some parts have sharp edges. Use extreme caution when handling. ...
Page 8: List of Parts (Continued)
Www.Rsiww.Com 6 of 48 list of parts (continued) warning: use extreme caution when handling panels with cut edges. The corners are sharp. 24 ” 68½ ” 22¼ ” 68½ ” e-1 4 step 10 e-2 4 step 10 e-3 2 step 10 e-4 1 step 10 b-2 9 step 3,5 b-3 61 steps 2,3,4,5,10 b-4 33 step 8 b-5 29 steps 1,2,4,7 b-7 6 step...
Page 9: List of Parts (Continued)
Www.Rsiww.Com 7 of 48 list of parts (continued) d-4 20’ step 10 d-7 1 step 10 d-8 4 step 5 d-9 8 step 10 d-10 2 step 10 g-4 g-4e c-1 c-2 v-3 4 8 4 2 2 step 8 step 8 steps 5,6 step 7 step 9 d-6 2 step 10 49 ¾” 48 ½” 5’ bungee cord 23 1 / 8 ” spacer wrench phillips/flat combination screwdriver door pr...
Page 10: Using T-Bolts
Www.Rsiww.Com 8 of 48 qty fan parts h-7 1 step 12 h-8 1 step 12 qty fan parts h-3 2 step 12 h-1 2 step 12 h-2 2 step 12 h-4 2 step 12 h-6 1 step 12 h-9 1 steps 12 steps 12 steps 12 visit us at www.Rsiww.Com/assemblyquestions for key assembly images and helpful tips. Using t-bolts important: this gre...
Page 11: Assemble Base
Www.Rsiww.Com 9 of 48 assemble base make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. The base is made up of four p-1a, four p-1b, four p-2a an...
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Important: position p-2a and p-2b profiles at back of greenhouse. Front back t-bolt placement code t-bolts used in steps 1.4a and 1.4b t-bolts used in steps 2 through 10 t-bolts used in step 11 www.Rsiww.Com 10 of 48 install t-bolts into inside and outside bolt tracks as shown below. Some of the t-b...
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B-8 b-8 b-8 b-8 b-5 b-5 b-5 b-5 b-5 b-5 b-5 b-5 b-5 b-5 b-5 b-5 front back www.Rsiww.Com 11 of 48 make certain side profiles are straight and flush. Adjust position of t-bolts in inner bolt track at front of profile to fit holes in b-5 connector. Center connector over seam for maximum hold. Secure u...
Page 14: Assemble Right Wall
Profile qty f-1 11 56” panel qty w-1 10 24” x 57” panel qty w-1 1 24” x 57” w-1 w-1 f-7 spacer tool f-1 profile qty f-7 1 56” connectors qty b-3 2 s-2c 4 s-7 2 connectors qty b-3 11 s-2c 22 s-7 11 www.Rsiww.Com 12 of 48 assemble right wall check your weather forecast. Do not continue assembly during...
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Profile qty f-7 1 56” connectors qty b-3 2 s-2c 4 s-7 2 panel qty w-1 1 24” x 57” www.Rsiww.Com 13 of 48 note: view from outside. 2.3 remove plastic film and add the last w-1 panel to complete the side. From the outside, fit f-7 corner profile into place and use two b-3 connectors with t-bolt assemb...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 14 of 48 place one t-bolt on the inside bolt track of the gutter at each end. Hand tighten both t-bolts to hold in place. 2.5b note: view from inside. Note: views from inside. Note: in some cases a ¼” x ¼” notch in top corner of w-1 panel will provide a better fit for g-1 gutter profil...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 15 of 48 b-3 b-5 b-3 f-7 g-1 g-2 f-1 w-1 w-1 b-5 note: views from outside under gutter. Note: views from outside under gutter. Note: the bottom of b-3 connector extends past the edges of side and corner profiles. B-3 connector sits over b-5 connector. Secure all with 2-sc bolts. The gu...
Page 18: Assemble Back Wall
W-1 w-1 f-7 spacer tool f-8 3.1d remove plastic film and fit the w-7 panel into channel in base and f-8 profile. Position f-1 profile so that panel fits into channel in f-1 profile and slide f-1 profile against spacer to ensure proper placement. Repeat step 3.1c to secure. Www.Rsiww.Com 16 of 48 ass...
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Qty connector b-3 s-2c s-7 2 4 2 56” qty profile f-7 1 panel qty w-1 1 24” x 57” 3.1e remove plastic film and fit another w-1 panel and fit into channel in base and f-1 profile. Position left f-8 back profile so the cut edge is angled toward the left when installed. Fit panel into channel in left f-...
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F-10 f-8 w-7 w-1 w-1 f-1 w-1 w-7 f-10 f-8 w-1 f-7 f-1 www.Rsiww.Com 18 of 48 3.4a place f-10 profile on w-7 panel. Make sure profile fits snugly between f-8 back profile and f-1 wall profile. Note: views from inside. 3.4b secure b-2 with three t-bolt assemblies and one s-2c cap as shown. B-2 b-2 3.4...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 19 of 48 f-6 f-10 f-8 w-7 w-9 w-1 w-1 f-1 f-10 f-10 f-6 f-7 f-10 f-10 f-1 f-8 w-1 w-1 3.5a the two sets of f-6 and f-10 profiles fit on top of w-1 panels. Line up bottom bolt channels with top edge of f-1 and f-7 vertical profiles. Profiles will fit snugly. Working from inside right co...
Page 22: Assemble Left Wall
Www.Rsiww.Com 20 of 48 assemble left wall make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. Qty connector b-3 s-2c s-7 2 4 2 profile qty f-7 1 ...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 21 of 48 g-1 g-1 g-2 g-2 g-2 g-2 g-2 note: views from inside. Note: view from inside. Note: at front and back, edge of g-1 gutter profile lines up flush with edge of f-7 corner profile. Prepare two g-1 gutter profiles by sliding four t-bolts into bottom bolt track. Hand tighten each en...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 22 of 48 note: views from outside under gutter. Note: views from outside under gutter. Note: the bottom of b-3 connector extends past the edges of side and corner profiles. B-3 connector sits over b-5 connector. Secure all with 2-sc bolts. The gutters are secured together using b-5 con...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 23 of 48 note: the door frame is 69¼” from the base. To avoid adjusting the placement after assembly, prepare door frame using the exact measurements listed in these steps. Assemble front wall and gable make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully fol...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 24 of 48 note: views from inside. Note: views from inside. Note: view from inside. Note: panels will not fit completely to end of channels. There will be some space to allow for temperature changes. Important: the panels expand and contract depending on the temperature. To ensure prope...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 25 of 48 note: views from inside. Note: views from inside. Note: view from inside. Note: panels will not fit completely to end of channels. There will be some space to allow for temperature changes. Important: the panels expand and contract depending on the temperature. To ensure prope...
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B-2 s-2c s-2d 8 1 s-7 6 connector qty connector qty s-2a 2 s-2b 2 2 d-7 1 profile qty f-5 f-4 1 1 17¼” 47 ¼” www.Rsiww.Com 26 of 48 important: f-4 profile is centered to f-5 profile and secured on inside with b-2 connector. Prepare one f-5 profile. Slide four t-bolts into bolt tracks and position as...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 27 of 48 important: bolt track of f-6 front profile is lower than bolt track of g-1 gutter profile. Warning: the corners of w-3 panels are sharp. Use extreme caution when handling. Warning: the corners of w-5 panels are sharp. Use extreme caution when handling. Working from inside, rem...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 28 of 48 note: view from outside. Note: view from outside. From outside fit f-7 profiles into each side of front. Begin with either side. Arrange f-7 profile so channel lines up with tops of panels. The side of the profile rests against cut angle of f-8 profile. The top end touches edg...
Page 31: Assemble Back Gable
Www.Rsiww.Com 29 of 48 b-1 b-1 f-10 f-10 f-8 b-1 f-8 f-2 f-1 note: views from outside. Important: bolt track of f-6 front profile is lower than bolt track of g-1 gutter profile. Assemble back gable make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of as...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 30 of 48 note: view from outside. Note: view from outside. Note: panels will not fit completely to end of channels. There will be some space to allow for temperature changes. Continue working from outside to install panels a shown. Remove plastic film from both sides of two w-3 and two...
Page 33: Assemble Roof Ridge
Www.Rsiww.Com 31 of 48 s-7 s-5a 5 22 b-5 5 b-10 10 s-2c 20 qty profile 49¾” 48½” r-1e 4 r-1 2 assemble roof ridge make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes,...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 32 of 48 note: views from outside. Warning: use two people to install roof ridge. Place ladder in inside of greenhouse. One person will stand on the ladder holding the ridge with screws facing up until it is in the proper position. Turn over so bolts face down and secured in place. Use...
Page 35: Assemble Roof
Www.Rsiww.Com 33 of 48 assemble roof make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. Note: view from outside. Note: use the included five foo...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 34 of 48 r-1 f-7 w-8 g-1 f-7 w-8 r-1 f-7 g-1 w-8 note: views from outside. Note: views from outside. Working from back right corner, remove plastic film from both sides of one w-8 panel. With side marked “ uv resistant” facing outside, fit top end of panel into channel in r-1 roof ridg...
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R-1 f-1 w-8 g-1 f-1 g-1 w-8 r-1 f-1 w-8 www.Rsiww.Com 35 of 48 note: views from outside. Fit one f-1 profile next to right panel. F-1 profile rests against widest part of roof ridge and lines up with top of gutter. 8.3c repeat step 8.3c through 8.3d to secure install and secure f-1 profile on left s...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 36 of 48 repeat step 8.3a through 8.3f to install the reamining sixteen w-8 panels and f-1 profiles. 8.3h w-8 w-8 w-8 w-8 w-8 w-8 w-8 w-8 w-8 w-8 w-8 w-8 w-8 w-8 w-8 w-8 w-10 w-10 w-10 w-10 w-10 w-10 note: views from outside. Note: views from outside. Connectors qty s-2c 40 s-7 40 conn...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 37 of 48 g-4 w-8 g-1 f-7 c-1 g-4 f-7 w-8 g-1 g-1 note: views from outside. Note: views from outside. Note: to aid in rain collection and prevent water leakage we recommend sealing the inside of the gutter profiles at each joint using silicone caulking. Have one person stand outside the...
Page 40: Install Roof Vents
Www.Rsiww.Com 38 of 48 install roof vents make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. Unpack contents of automatic window opener. Screw a...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 39 of 48 s-1 w-10 s-1 w-10 note: view from outside. Note: view from outside. Screw two s-1 screws through v-4 panel. Line up gripping channel on other side. Continue to screw until secure. Do not over tighten as it may damage the vent. Repeat steps 9.2a through 9.2c to prepare second v...
Page 42: Assemble and Install Doors
Www.Rsiww.Com 40 of 48 w-6 2 panel qty 24” x 34” d-9 s-9 4 2 connector qty qty profile 68½” e-2 1 e-1 2 24” e-3 1 22¼” important: you are assembling a right and left door. Facing the front of the greenhouse from the outside with the doors closed, the left door is on the left side of the greenhouse a...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 41 of 48 w-6 2 panel qty 24” x 34” b-3 1 s-9 1 connector qty d-9 s-9 8 4 d-6 s-10 2 1 connector qty qty profile 68½” e-2 2 e-1 2 24” e-3 1 22¼” e-2 e-1 e-2 d-9 repeat step 10.1a to prepare another e-2 door profile. D-9 corner connectors are secured in step 10.2b. Slide e-2 profile into...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 42 of 48 note: view from outside. Note: views from outside. Important: make sure door is level. When necessary loosen screws holding d-8 hinge to f-8 profile and repostion until it is level. Install left door assembled in step 10.3. Line up holes in d-8 hinges with holes in e-2 door pr...
Page 45: Secure to Platform
Www.Rsiww.Com 43 of 48 note: the s-4 screw is designed to be used with wood. When securing base to foundations made of materials other than wood, use an appropriate fastener. Secure to platform make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assemb...
Page 46: Install Fan and Solar Panel
Www.Rsiww.Com 44 of 48 connectors qty s-2c 2 s-7 2 fan qty h-8 1 thermostat qty h-7 1 connectors qty 4 4 s-2d s-5b h-7 install fan and solar panel make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before securing. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper ...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 45 of 48 shutter qty h-6 1 connectors qty s-2c 8 s-7 8 shutter parts qty h-2 2 h-1 2 tape qty h-10 10’ working on the ground, line up holes in h-1 brackets with holes in h-6 shutter. Secure with s-7 bolts and s-2 caps. 12.3a h-1 h-1 h-6 12.3b working from outside insert four t-bolt ass...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 46 of 48 h-4 h-3 h-3 h-4 h-9 12.5d install h-9 solar panel on h-3 profiles and secure with s-2d nut. H-9 s-5d s-11 s-2d s-5d s-11 s-2d s-5d s-11 s-2d s-5d s-11 s-2d 12.5c install 4 s-5a connectors on to h-9, 2 at the top and 2 at the bottom. Side view from top s-2d s-11 h-3 h-9 s-5d h-...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 47 of 48 working from inside. Drill hole through polycarbonate. 12.6a note: view from inside. H-9 12.6b connect wires to solar panel. Push the wires to the inside of the greenhouse (leaving enough wire on the outside to connect). Note: view from outside. 12.6c measure over to the therm...
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Www.Rsiww.Com 48 of 48 h-7 h-8 charge controller battery 12.6e optional charge controller and battery: for accurate wiring using charge controller and battery, refer to the wiring diagram provided with the charge controller. Note: view from inside..