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Quick start guide

Vitavia Ida 5200, 6500, 7800

The Ida 5200, 6500 and 7800 stand on their own base, with the back screwed to a house wall. You need two people, screwdrivers, 10 mm spanners, tape measure, spirit level and a square, level base. Wall plugs, screws and drill are not included.

Vitavia Ida greenhouse
12steps, base first
2people needed
Square, level base
  • 5200 1901 × 2544 mm
  • 6500 1901 × 3166 mm
  • 7800 1901 × 3788 mm
How it goes together

The steps

Step 0 drawing 0

Prepare the base

Prepare a square, level base before starting the eight assembly stages.

Step 1 drawing 1

Build the front wall

Choose your door layout and build the front wall flat on the ground with loose bolts.

Step 2 drawing 2

Build and connect the sides

Build the sides and bolt them loosely to the front wall.

Step 3 drawing 3

Fit roof bars and gutter

Fit the roof bars and gutter, with the bolts still loose.

Step 4 drawing 4

Fix to the house wall

Square the frame on its base, tighten the bolts and fix it to the house wall.

Step 5A drawing 5A

Build two single doors

Build two single sliding doors if you choose a single-door layout.

Step 5BL drawing 5BL

Build the left-hand double door

For a front double sliding door, build and hang the left-hand door.

Step 5BR drawing 5BR

Build the right-hand double door

Build and hang the right-hand double door, then adjust both doors.

Step 6 drawing 6

Build and fit roof vents

Fit one roof vent on the 5200, or two on the 6500 and 7800.

Step 7A drawing 7A

Fit glass walls and roof

Follow step 7A for glass walls with a polycarbonate roof.

Step 7B drawing 7B

Fit all polycarbonate glazing

Follow step 7B instead for an entirely polycarbonate greenhouse.

Step 8 drawing 8

Fit the down pipes

Fit the down pipes on both sides.

Use our full assembly guide for every size on this website, or choose professional installation from Greenhouse Stores.