Monticello TM Made in the USA This kit extends the length of an assembled Monticello Greenhouse. The kit is installed at the back of the greenhouse. Each kit adds four feet in length. Make sure you have ample level space behind your greenhouse to install before beginning. You may combine and install up to four extension kits at one time to an assembled Monticello greenhouse provided the total length of the finished greenhouse does not exceed twenty-four feet.
Thank you for choosing the Monticello Greenhouse Program 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 loads are: Wind Load = 113 MPH/ 1 second gust (52m/sec) Snow load of 24 lbs. sq ft.
MONTICELLO Limited Warranty/ Liability Products to which this limited warranty applies: This limited warranty applies to the following models of your newly purchased Monticello Greenhouse: MONT-8; MONT-12,MONT-16,MONT20,MONT-24, MONT-4 and Premium versions of these greenhouses.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a 4 Foot Extension Kit for your assembled MonticelloTM 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 extruded aluminum with lead free powder-coated paint. The panels are professional grade 8mm twin wall polycarbonate selected for their insulation and durability.
Before Beginning: 1. Make sure you have all the necessary parts: Compare the contents of this carton with the List of Parts. If any parts are missing or damaged or if you have any questions, please contact Riverstone Customer Service before beginning assembly. During business hours call (877) 373-3078, email: customerservice@rsiww.com or use the After Hours Helpline: (443) 574-4764. 2.
List of Parts The extension kit is shipped in one carton. This carton is heavy. Use care when lifting. 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 complete. Place all like parts together in a staging area. Prepare for each step according to instructions in this manual.
List of Parts (continued) Connectors WARNING: Use extreme caution when handling panels with cut edges. The corners are sharp. QTY B-3 8 Steps 5,8 B-4 6 Step 8 5 Steps 4,5,7 B-5 B-10 2 Vent Opener QTY V-3 Brace 1 Step 9 QTY B-9 1 Step 8 Step 7 CAREFULLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN. FOLLOW STEPS IN THE ORDER PRESENTED. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Using T-bolts IMPORTANT: You will be disassembling part of your greenhouse before installing the extension kit.
Remove Back Wall 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. Place parts removed in staging area. IMPORTANT: You will be removing the back of the greenhouse to install the extension kit. Drawings are shown looking at the back installing one extension kit to an 8x8 greenhouse. 1.
1.2C Working from inside, remove B-7 connector holding F-2 back profile to R-1 roof ridge. Place parts in a container in staging area until needed for reassambly. R-1 B-7 F-2 Connector QTY B-7 S-2C NOTE: VIEWS FROM INSIDE. 1 2 1.3A Working from inside, remove B-8 corner connectors holding back base profile to side base profiles. Place parts in a container in staging area until needed for reassambly. B-8 NOTE: VIEWS FROM INSIDE. 1.
Construct Extended Wood Platform 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. Place parts removed in staging area. NOTE: The part quantities and drawings in this manual show one extension kit installed to an 8x8 greenhouse. If you are installing more than one kit, multiply the number of parts by the number of kits.
2.2A Position the new pressure treated wood along each side. Place the longer 2x4s removed from the back at the end. You will use two layers with the corner positions staggered for maximum strength. Make certain platform is level and corners are square. NOTE: VIEWS FROM OUTSIDE. 48 ¾ ” 97½ ” IMPORTANT: Make certain wood platform is level and square. If it is not, stop and adjust your platform. 2.2B Beginning with each corner, secure wood platform every two feet with wood screws.
Remove Upper Back Section 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. Place parts removed in staging area. NOTE: The part quantities and drawings in this manual show one extension kit installed to an 8x8 greenhouse. If you are installing more than one kit, multiply the number of parts by the number of kits.
3.2A 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 T-bolt in the center hole of B-5 connectors at seams. Remove S-2C caps securring B-3 connector. Remove B-3 connector and place parts in a container in staging area. G-2 G-1 B-3 B-3 NOTE: VIEWS FROM OUTSIDE UNDER GUTTER. 3.2B Remove S-2C caps securing B-5 connector onto gutter.
Install Extension Kit Base 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. Prepare required T-bolts as shown on page 5. NOTE: The part quantities and drawings in this manual show one extension kit installed to an 8x8 greenhouse. If you are installing more than one kit, multiply the number of parts by the number of kits.
4.2A Place P-2A and P-2B extension base profiles on wood foundation. P-1A P-2A P-1A P-2A P-1B P-1B P-2B P-2B IMPORTANT: Double check that the base profiles fit properly on your platform. If not, stop and adjust your wood platform. 4.2B Make certain P-2B extension base profile is straight and flush against P-1B base profile already installed. Adjust position of T-bolts in outer bolt track where the two profiles meet to fit holes in B-5 connector. Center connector over seam for maximum hold.
Assemble Left and Right Extension Walls 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. Prepare required T-bolts as shown on page 4. NOTE: The part quantities and drawings in this manual show one extension kit installed to an 8x8 greenhouse. If you are installing more than one kit, multiply the number of parts by the number of kits.
5.2C Continue working from inside. Remove plastic film from both sides of one W-1 panel. Fit panel into channels in base and F-1 profile, placing side marked “ UV Resistant” facing outside. W-1 F-1 NOTE: VIEW FROM INSIDE. W-1 spacer tool F-1 NOTE: Panels will not fit completely to end of channels. There will be some space to allow for temperature changes. W-1 5.2D Repeat steps 5.2A through 5.2C to finish one side wall. IMPORTANT: The panels expand and contract depending on the temperature.
5.4A Prepare the G-2 gutter profile on one side of the greenhouse by sliding two T-bolts into bottom bolt track. Note: If there are unused T-bolts there, remove them. W-1 G-2 G-2 W-1 W-1 W-1 W-1 NOTE: VIEWS FROM INSIDE. IMPORTANT: T-bolts may be in position from when parts were removed. These instructions show proper amount and placement needed for assembly. Add or remove T-bolts to match instructions. 5.4B Repeat 5.4A to prepare G-2 gutter profile on other side of greenhouse. S-7 4 5.
5.6A The gutters are secured together using B-5 connectors and attached to F-1 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 T-bolts to line up with connectors making sure the seams line up and the gutters remain straight. 5.6B Begin on one side, where the gutter seams meet. Arrange T-boltss so middle T-bolt is centered.
Reattach Back Wall to Extension 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. Prepare required T-bolts as shown on page 5. NOTE: The part quantities and drawings in this manual show one extension kit installed to an 8x8 greenhouse. If you are installing more than one kit, multiply the number of parts by the number of kits.
6.2 From inside, add connector B-7 to each corner. Secure each with two S-2C caps. G-1 F-6 F-7 B-7 NOTE: VIEWS FROM INSIDE. IMPORTANT: Bolt track of F-6 front profile is lower than bolt track of G-1 gutter profile. 6.3A Working from inside, make sure base profiles line up at corners and are level. Use S-4 wood scews to secure back base profile to wood base. Connector QTY B-7 S-2C S-4 2 4 S-4 NOTE: VIEW FROM INSIDE. 6.
Assemble Roof Ridge 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. Prepare required T-bolts as shown on page 5. NOTE: The part quantities and drawings in this manual show one extension kit installed to an 8x8 greenhouse. If you are installing more than one kit, multiply the number of parts by the number of kits.
7.3 Prepare R-1E roof ridge extension profile by sliding one T-bolt into one end and three T-bolts into the other end of bolt track. Hand tighten T-bolt on each end to hold in place. R-1E Profile QTY 48½” R-1E S-7 1 5 7.4A Use two people and a step ladder. Place step ladder inside greenhouse. Have one person inside greenhouse position R-1E ridge so end with three T-bolts is next to R-1profile.
7.4C From inside, secure R-1 and R-1E roof ridge profiles together using B-5 connector. Make sure long bolt is 5∕8” from edge of R-1 profile. Loosen T-bolts on either side and adjust position to fit holes in B-5 connector. Center B-5 connector over seam for most support. R-1E R-1 B-5 7.4D Secure B-5 connector by attaching S-2C caps to the T-bolts. NOTE: Long hex bolt is secured after installation. R-1E R-1 Connector NOTE: VIEWS FROM INSIDE UNDER ROOF RIDGE. QTY B-5 S-2C 1 4 7.
Assemble Roof 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. Prepare required T-bolts as shown on page 5. NOTE: The part quantities and drawings in this manual show one extension kit installed to an 8x8 greenhouse. If you are installing more than one kit, multiply the number of parts by the number of kits.
8.2A Working from back right corner, remove plastic film from both sides of one W-1 panel. With side marked “ UV Resistant” facing outside, fit top end of panel into channel in R-1E roof ridge near corner. Push panel into roof ridge channel until the other end rests on gutter ledge and then slide towards F-7 corner profile. Repeat to install W-1 panel in back left corner. R-1E R-1E W-1 R-1E F-7 W-1 W-1 W-1 F-7 F-7 G-1 G-1 W-1 F-7 G-1 NOTE: VIEWS FROM OUTSIDE.
8.3A Use the two W-1 panels you removed previously. With UV Resistant side facing outside, install the next panel on the right at the back. Push panel into roof ridge channel until the other end rests on gutter ledge and then slide towards F-1 profile at back. Repeat to install W-1 W-1 panel on left. W-1 8.3B From inside, fit one F-1 profile with three set screws next to panel. Position profile so T-bolts NOTE: VIEW FROM OUTSIDE. face inside and middle T-bolt is closer to top.
8.4B Remove plastic film from both sides of one W-2 panel. From outside, position panel with extended ledge profile at outside top. Install panel at slight angle sliding all the way into F-1 profile. Fit other end into opposite F-1 profile. If necessary apply slight pressure to bend panel and snap into place. W-1 F-1 F-1 W-2 Panel NOTE: VIEWS FROM OUTSIDE. QTY W-2 1 24” x 32 ¼” 8.
Install Roof Vent 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. NOTE: The part quantities and drawings in this manual show one extension kit installed to an 8x8 greenhouse. If you are installing more than one kit, multiply the number of parts by the number of kits. Drawings are shown looking at the back of the greenhouse. 9.
9.2C Screw two S-1 screws through V-2 panel. Line up gripping channel on other side. Continue to screw until secure. Do not over tighten as it may damage the vent. V-2 gripping channel V-2 S-1 Connector NOTE: VIEW FROM INSIDE. NOTE: VIEW FROM OUTSIDE. QTY S-1 Gripping Channel QTY 2 1 9.3A 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 V-2 profile R-1. R-1 V-2 R-1 NOTE: VIEWS FROM FRONT.
Secure to Ground 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. Prepare required T-bolts as shown on page 5. NOTE: The part quantities and drawings in this manual show one extension kit installed to an 8x8 greenhouse. If you are installing more than one kit, multiply the number of parts by the number of kits.
