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Riverstone Networks Monticello 8x20 Assembly Instructions Manual - Constructing A Wood Platform

Summary of Monticello 8x20

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    Monticello tm 65 fleetwood drive, rockaway, nj 07866 customer service: (877) 373-3078 email: customerservice@risww.Com made in the usa warrant y 10 year 8’ x 20’ greenhouse assembly instructions 071812.

  • Page 2: Before Starting Assembly:

    Before starting assembly: after choosing a location, proper preparation of the site is essential. The site must be level. The greenhouse must be mounted to a base. Construct the base first so the greenhouse can be securely mounted. We recommend constructing a wood platform base using a perimeter of ...

  • Page 3: General Order of Assembly

    General order of assembly step 1: assemble base step 2: assemble right wall step 3: assemble back wall step 4: assemble left wall step 5: assemble front wall and gable step 6: assemble back gable step 7: assemble roof ridge step 8: assemble roof step 9: install roof vents step 10: install doors step...

  • Page 4: Constructing A Wood Platform

    Note: when constructing the greenhouse on a wood deck, make certain the surface is level. Creating an additional wood platform is not necessary. Constructing a wood platform after choosing a location, proper preparation of the site is essential. The site must be level. Create a wood platform using a...

  • Page 5: List of Parts

    List of parts the greenhouse is shipped in seven cartons. These cartons are heavy. Use care when lifting them. Some parts have sharp edges. Use extreme caution when handling. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and safety goggles. Keep children and pets away until assembly is comple...

  • Page 6: List of Parts (Continued)

    List of parts (continued) 24” x 57” 24” x 31 ¼” 24” x 21 ¾” 24” x 32 ¼” 24” x 15 ½” qty panels w-1 steps 2,3,4,8 step 8 step 5 step 4 steps 4,5 w-2 42 4 2 w-3 w-4 2 w-5 4 warning: use extreme caution when handling panels with cut edges. The corners are sharp. Qty brace b-9 4 step 8 24” x 65” qty ass...

  • Page 7: List of Parts (Continued)

    List of parts (continued) 16 qty hardware s-1 step 9 steps 1,2,3,4,5, 6,7,810,11 s-2a s-2b s-2c 409 409 409 s-2c 4 step 7 s-5a 4 step 8 step 8 s-5b 4 step 10 s-3 4 step 9 s-6 8 s-4 95 steps 1,11 qty ground anchors a-1 10 step 11 step 11 a-2 10 6 of 46 www.Rsiww.Com qty included tools t-1 steps 8,9,1...

  • Page 8: Assemble Base

    Shown sliding into f-1 bolt track. Note: we recommend assembling all set screws before beginning. Each step shows quantity needed separately. Connectors are securred with s-2c bolt using set screws in later steps. Note: the two pieces together is referred to in this manual as a “set screw”. Note: sc...

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    S-2a s-2b 119 119 1.3 separate profiles to install set screws into inside and outside bolt tracks. Some of the set screws will be secured in this step. Most are used in later steps. They are difficult to install after the base is assembled. Pay careful attention to ensure you have the correct number...

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    Important: double check the position and amount of unused set screws in the base. You should have 53 available for later assembly. Important: one b-5 connector is installed on inside front. Remaining b-5 connectors are installed on outside back and sides. B-8 corner connectors are installed on insid...

  • Page 11: Assemble Right Wall

    Assemble right wall 2.1a 2.1b 2.1c hand tighten each set screw to hold in place. Prepare nine f-1 wall profiles. Slide set screws into both bolt tracks on one end of profile and one bolt track on the other end. The single set screw will sit on the inside of the greenhouse near the base when installe...

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    Secure with four s-2c bolts. Fit b-3 connector and secure with two s-2c bolts. Continue building the side wall from the inside. Use the spacer with each panel and the eight remaining f-1 profiles. Repeat steps 2.3a through 2.3c. Add the last w-1 panel to complete the side. From the outside, fit f-7 ...

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    Note: at front and back, edge of g-1 gutter profile lines up flush with edge of f-7 corner profile. 2.5a 2.5b working from inside, place g-1 and g-2 gutter profiles, fitting top edge of w-1 panels into channels of gutters. Place one short g-1 gutter profile at each end and the four longer g-2 gutter...

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    2.7a 2.7b 2.7c the gutters are secured together using b-5 connectors and attached to side profiles using b-3 connectors on the outside of the greenhouse. The b-3 connector uses the set screw in the center hole of b-5 connectors at seams. Loosen and slide set screws to line up with connectors making ...

  • Page 15: Assemble Back Wall

    Assemble back wall 3.1a www.Rsiww.Com 14 of 46 note: have the hex shaped indent facing up. Screw in until it is flush with bottom of nut so it slides easily into bolt tracks. After inserting into bolt track, screw in until it holds in place. Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions befor...

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    Fit b-3 connector and secure with two s-2c bolts. Continue building the end wall from the inside. Use the spacer with each panel and the two remaining f-1 profiles. Repeat steps 3.2a through 3.2c. Note: views are from outside. Note: views are from inside. Important: the panels expand and contract de...

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    Continue along back wall. Place first f-10 profile on next w-1 panel. Make sure profile fits snugly between the two f-1 wall profiles. Place second f-10 profile on next w-1 and ensure it fits snugly. Place second f-6 profile with mitered end next to corner and angled edge facing up onto corner w-1 p...

  • Page 18: Assemble Left Wall

    Prepare nine f-1 wall profiles. Slide set screws into both bolt tracks on one end of profile and one bolt track on the other end. The single set screw will sit on the inside near the base when installed. Assemble left wall 4.1a 4.1b 4.1c s-2a s-2b 32 32 qty profile 56” 56” 1 f-7 f-1 9 www.Rsiww.Com ...

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    Fit b-3 connector and secure with two s-2c bolts. Continue building the side wall from the inside. Use the spacer with each panel and the eight remaining f-1 profiles. Repeat steps 4.2a through 4.2c. Place 23 inch spacer on base next to f-7 corner profile. Fit panel into channel in f-1 profile and s...

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    4.4a 4.4b 4.5a 4.5b w-1 w-1 w-1 w-1 f-7 f-1 f-1 g-1 g-2 g-1 f-7 www.Rsiww.Com 19 of 46 g-1 w-1 f-7 g-1 w-1 f-7 note: at front and back, edge of g-1 gutter profile lines up flush with edge of f-7 corner profile. Working from inside, place g-1 and g-2 gutter profiles, fitting top edge of w-1 panels in...

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    4.6a 4.6b 4.6c the gutters are secured together using b-5 connectors and attached to side profiles using b-3 connectors on the outside of the greenhouse. The b-3 connector uses the set screw in the center hole of b-5 connectors at seams. Loosen and slide set screws to line up with connectors making ...

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    Assemble front wall and gable 5.1 the door frame is 65¼” high from the base. To avoid adjusting the placement after assembly, prepare door frame using the exact measurements listed in these steps. B-2 s-2c 4 2 connector qty connector qty s-2a s-2b 16 16 fit b-2 connector onto profile and position so...

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    5.3a 5.3b 5.3c 5.3d 5.3e 5.3f 5.3g fit b-3 connector and secure with two s-2c bolts. Continue working from inside left corner, place f-6 profile with mitered end next to corner and angled edge facing up onto corner w-1 panel. F-6 profile fits snugly between f-7 corner profile and f-1 wall profiles. ...

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    5.4a 5.4b 5.4c 5.4d 5.4e 5.4f fit b-3 connector and secure with two s-2c bolts. Continue working from inside right corner, place f-6 profile with mitered end next to corner and angled edge facing up onto corner w-1 panel. F-6 profile fits snugly between f-7 corner profile and f-1 wall profiles. From...

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    5.5 prepare one f-4 profile. Slide two set screws into bolt track and position as shown. Prepare one f-5 profile. Slide four set screws into bolt tracks and position as shown. The door frame is 65¼” high from the base. To avoid adjusting the placement after assembly, prepare door frame using the exa...

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    B-7 s-2c 4 2 connector qty 5.6a 5.6b 5.6c 5.8 5.7 working from inside, remove plastic film from both sides of two w-3 panels. Fit each panel into channels in profiles, placing side marked “ uv resistant” facing outside. Continue working from intside, install door frame. Loosen set screws on ends of ...

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    5.9a 5.9b 5.9c 5.9d prepare two f-7 corner profiles. Slide three set screws into the same bolt track, two on one end and one on other end of profile. Position one set screw in center of profile. It will be used in a later step. Tighten each set screw to hold in place. Note: view from outside. Note: ...

  • Page 28: Assemble Back Wall

    Prepare two f-3 profiles. Slide set screws into both bolt tracks on straight end of f-3 profiles. Tighten each set screw to hold in place. F-3 f-3 assemble back wall prepare one f-2 profile. Slide set screws into both bolt tracks on each end of profile. Tighten each set screw to hold in place. F-2 6...

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    B-7 s-2c 4 2 connector qty continue working from inside. Line up f-2 and f-3 profiles with f-1 profiles as shown. Loosen set screws and adjust position to fit holes in b-1 connectors. Make sure profiles are straight. Note: view from inside. Note: view from outside. 6.2 6.3a 6.3b s-2c connector qty 3...

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    S-2c 6 connector qty c-1 2 use c-1 connector to secure each outside corner. Loosen set screws on profiles and adjust position to fit holes in c-1 connectors. Make sure all profiles line up flush against each other. Secure with three bolts. Repeat on other side. Check inside corners to ensure b-7 con...

  • Page 31: Assemble Roof Ridge

    Line up five profiles in a straight line with r-1e profiles in the middle. Hand tighten set screw on each end of r-1 profile to hold in place. 7.1a 7.1b 7.1c 7.1d assemble roof ridge secure b-5 connector by attaching bolts to the set screws. Note: long hex bolt is secured after installation. Adjust ...

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    7.2a 7.2b use two people and a step ladder. Place step ladder inside greenhouse. Have one person inside greenhouse supporting ridge as you slide it into position. Avoid touching top of front and back of greenhouse until each end is flush with ends of front and back profiles. 7.3a 7.3b 7.4b working f...

  • Page 33: Assemble Roof

    Prepare eight f-1 profiles to be used with braces. Slide two set screws into bolt track on one end and one set screw on the other end of profile. Assemble roof measure 19 5⁄8 inches from one side of profile. Slide middle set screw to that point and tighten to hold in place. Tighten the other two set...

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    Working from the inside, install b-4 connector on every other side profile on both sides of greenhouse. Secure each with one bolt. Hook one end of bungee cord into top hole in b-4 connector on each side. Note: use the included five foot bungee cords for added support. They will help hold the sides i...

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    With two set screws facing inside, 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. Repeat step 8.2b through 8.2c to secure install and secure f-1 profile on left side. From inside, hold profile in place with one b-4 connec...

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    Hold two profiles together at ridge using one b-4 connector. Secure with two bolts. 8.4a 8.4b 8.4c from inside, fit one f-1 profile with two set screws facing inside next to panel. Hold in place with one b-4 connector on right side. Secure with two bolts. Repeat to install f-1 profile on opposite si...

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    Www.Rsiww.Com 36 of 46 hold two profiles together at ridge using one b-4 connector. Secure with two bolts. Continue working from back to finish section three. Remove plastic film from both sides of one w-1 panel. With side marked “ uv resistant” facing outside, install the next panel on the right at...

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    37 of 46 www.Rsiww.Com hold two profiles together in place at ridge using one b-4 connector. Line up center hole with long hex bolt in roof ridge. Place washer on long bolt and secure all screws with three bolts. 8.6c note: views from inside. Remove plastic film from both sides of one w-1 panel. Wit...

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    Www.Rsiww.Com 38 of 46 remove next bungee cord and continue working from back to install section five. Remove plastic film from both sides of one w-1 panel. With side marked “ uv resistant” facing outside, install the next panel on the right at the back. Push panel into roof ridge channel until the ...

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    39 of 46 www.Rsiww.Com continue working from back to install section six. Remove plastic film from both sides of one w-1 panel. With side marked “ uv resistant” facing outside, install next panel at slight angle on left. If necessary, loosen the previous b-4 connector and profile and move them towar...

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    8.9 have one person stand outside the greenhouse to observe the position of the roof ridge while the other person installs the four b-9 braces. The set screws should be in the correct position, but if the roof is not completely straight, loosen the set screws and adjust the brace to raise or lower t...

  • Page 42: Install Roof Vents

    Make certain the pieces are in the correct positions before assembling. Carefully follow the order of assembly to ensure an easy installation. Wear proper safety gear including work shoes, gloves and goggles. Install roof vents note: you will use the gripping channels in next steps. You do not need ...

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    9.2c 9.2d 9.3a 9.3b 9.3c from inside, hold window opener closed against vent. Slide vent at an angle through opening in roof panels. Hook top lip of vent onto curve in ridge profile r-1. Screw two s-1 screws through v-2 panel. Line up gripping channel on other side. Continue to screw until secure. D...

  • Page 44: Install Doors

    Install doors from outside, prepare to install right and left door tracks. The door tracks are secured with the set screws in f-7 profiles on each side and the two set screws in f-5 profile. Remove two bolts from center b-2 connector on f-5 profile. Slide set screws to inside edge of hole. Loosen se...

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    B-3 s-2c 2 2 connector qty from the inside, position set screw three inches from right and left f-1 door frame profiles. Install b-3 connector as shown and secure each with a bolt. 10.2 note: these connectors act as door guides and will be wrapped in sealant tape in step 10.3b note: view from inside...

  • Page 46: D-2L

    Lining up holes in door, install the d-3 door knobs using the included screws. 10.5a 10.5b d-3 d-2l d-3 d-2r note: view from outside. Note: views from outside. Note: views from outside. Repeat step 10.4a to install the right door. Make sure the doors hang properly, slide easily and look straight. If...

  • Page 47: Secure to Platform

    A-2 a-1 secure to platform the base has predrilled holes in the inside and outside bolt channels so you can easily secure your greenhouse to a wood platform. Screw s-4 screw into hole in base through wood until screw is flush with base profile. Continue process around outside and inside of greenhous...