Rhino Premium Greenhouses

Online Video Resources

Visit our YouTube channel for helpful videos: www.youtube.com/user/Rhinogreenhouses

We recommend starting with the 'Greenhouse delivery and installation' video for important background information.

QR codes are provided throughout these instructions to link directly to relevant videos for easier viewing on a smartphone or tablet.

General Points Before You Start

This document provides assembly instructions for Rhino Premium greenhouses. Please read all sections carefully before beginning.

You Will Need:

• Someone to assist you
• Sturdy stepladder
• 10mm spanner
• 10mm nut driver
• 13mm spanner
• Hacksaw (preferably small)
• Tape measure
• Skeleton gun for silicone
• Spirit level
• Drill (drill bits HSS 4.5mm/3/16" & 7mm/9/32"; Masonry 6mm/15/64")
• Common tools
• Bags of readymix for anchors (if erecting on soil)

Useful but not essential tools:

• Glass sucker (for handling glass panes)
• Rubber mallet
• Glazing paddle

These specialist tools are available from Greenhouses Direct.

Thoughts & Considerations:

• Site Selection: Choose a level site. Rhinos can be sited on soil or hardstanding. Ensure the base is square and level.
• Soil Bases: Use compacted soil. Clear an area at least 300mm larger than the greenhouse footprint.
• Hardstanding Bases: Ensure the base is level. Packing may be required.
• Brick Plinth Bases: Follow specific base plans.
• Flood Risk: Consider drainage to prevent water accumulation.
• Fixing Down: Refer to anchor system details.
• Proximity: Allow adequate space around the greenhouse for construction and maintenance.
• Construction Order: Follow the steps sequentially. Do not fix the integral base first.
• Part Identification: Lay out parts and identify them using stickers.

Important Safety Notes:

• Edges of extrusions can be sharp; consider wearing thin gloves.
• Wear protective eye goggles during glazing.
• Handle glass with care; toughened glass is vulnerable to edge knocks.
• Use stepladders safely, especially on soft ground.
• Ensure your spirit level is accurate.

Construction Method:

• Use aluminium bolts and nuts which will not rust. Do not overtighten.
• Lubricate all fixings with WD40 or equivalent before use.
• Leave nuts loose in early stages for easier alignment.

Base Footprint and Preparation

Base Footprint:

The footprint is the contact point between the base and the ground. Ensure 32.00mm is added to the overall base length for the door ramp.

Soil Bases:

Support internal and external ramps after completion. Laying a path can help prevent the ramp from fouling the door.

Hardstanding:

Common hardstand bases include perimeter bases of slabs or concrete. Ensure adequate allowance for fixing down through anchors. Consider a concrete strip foundation wide enough to prevent cracking.

Fitting onto Brickwork:

Adhere to the brick perimeter footprint on page 4. Use solid engineering bricks (102mm wide).

Fitting onto Paving Slabs:

If slabs are laid directly on sand, the greenhouse's weight alone may not be sufficient to prevent sideways movement in high winds.

Base Dimensions:

Note: Partition dimensions are only required if a partition is ordered.

Greenhouses Direct RECOMMEND solid and flat engineering bricks for a good anchor point.

Constructing the Frame

Construct the Sides:

• Lubricate M6 nuts and bolts with WD40.
• Lay parts with the outside face down.
• Bolt together, leaving nuts loose on stays (R33/1).
• Slide extra bolts into glazing bar channels for eave braces and louvres.
• Fit ground anchors.
• If a partition is ordered, fit partition side corners and slide bolts into side base channels.

Construct the Rear:

• Ensure corner sections are oriented correctly.
• Lay parts out as shown, leaving bolts loose on eave and ridge plates.
• Slide extra bolts into glazing bars for louvres or integral staging if applicable.
• Fit 6 nuts and bolts to ridge and eaves, tighten to secure.

Construct the Front:

• Lay out parts as shown for the rear build.
• Fit door track and supports.
• Fit door stop brackets.
• Slide doors onto the track.

Fit the Ridge & Roof Bars:

• Fit nuts and bolts loosely to the ridge and roof bars.
• Slide the ridge bar through corner roof sections.
• Fit roof glazing bars, starting from the centre.
• Slide extra bolts into glazing bars as indicated for vents and bracing.
• Fit flat stay bars diagonally.
• Fit hanging basket rail brackets and rails.
• Fit roof tie rods and brackets.

Glazing

Glaze the Windows:

• Fit glazing rubber to glazing fins.
• Cut glazing beads to size.
• Lay the first piece of glass into the frame, ensuring it is correctly oriented.
• Use glazing beads to secure the glass, working from bottom to top for roof and top to bottom for sides.
• Use a glazing paddle and rubber mallet for a snug fit if needed.

Prepare for Glazing:

• Fit M6x22 bolts to front roof corners.
• Fit glazing rubber to frame sections.
• Fit louvre frames and glass panes (T).
• Attach louvre end caps.

Partition Glazing:

• Glaze the partition before the main greenhouse.
• Fit glazing beads and clips as per window instructions.
• Ensure the greenhouse is square before tightening remaining nuts.
• Check diagonals and adjust if necessary.

Glazing the Roof:

• Fit roof vent stops (R92/55).
• Fit autovents by using clamps. Lubricate threads with oil.
• Fit window locks to prevent vents lifting in wind. Disconnect autovents before locking.

Glaze the Shaped Panes:

• Fit H-section glass joining strips.
• Use W glazing clips temporarily.
• Cut beads to size for door posts.

Finishing Touches

Fit the Downpipe Brackets:

• Fit brackets to corner posts.
• Do not fit downpipes yet.

Fit the Downpipes:

• Push end cap into gutter and seal with silicone.
• Attach outlet and screw into gutter.
• Apply silicone to elbow joints.
• For optional 'two into one' kits, drill a hole in the centre glazing bar to attach the pipe with a cable tie.

Fit the Louvre Glass Seals:

• Attach louvre glass seal strips (R92/46) to panes as indicated.

Finial:

Refer to separate finial instructions.

Blinds:

Refer to separate blind instructions.

Part Lists and Diagrams

Detailed part lists and diagrams are provided throughout the document to assist with assembly. Refer to the specific pages for part numbers and quantities.