FarmTek 113539, Manual

Page 1: ...ned to grow healthy plants without soil using mineral nutrient solutions Actual system may differ from what is shown 2021 Growers Supply All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission HydroCycle 6 Pro NFT Lettuce Systems ...

Page 2: ...l additional documentation included with the shipment before you begin 3 Gather the tools and assistants 4 Assemble the NFT frame and system 5 Read the care and maintenance information CARE AND MAINTENANCE Proper care and maintenance of your hydroponic table is important Check the following items periodically to properly maintain your hydroponic table Check connections and all fasteners to verify ...

Page 3: ...Some parts may not be shown To prevent mixing of fittings select only those that are needed for each procedure Keep all fittings in the shipping bags until they are needed 10015106 Short Tee Fitting 12 100442 1 Nut Setter FA4470B 10 Tek Screw WF6990 PVC Cement and 113372 Purple Primer PVC PRIMER PVC CEMENT Follow all directions printed on pvc primer and cement containers Purple color of primer doe...

Page 4: ...e Cover ATTENTION Reservoir and lid style shown throughout this guide may vary When needed critical dimensions are noted for hole locations WF3411 WF1386 WF2990 WF2995 and WF6717 WF2153 WF2160 111074 WF1023 Filter 1 106808 112539 Hanger WF6682 115820 Grommets WF1530 WF3310 WG3840 112066 1 Shut off to attach to WF1023 filter ...

Page 5: ...e slide three 3 tee fittings onto each 96 pipe and space as shown below Position with set screws facing up 2 Using a 1 4 hex wrench tighten each fitting and recheck the on center spacing ASSEMBLE MAIN SUPPORT FRAME Consult the Quick Start section near the back of this guide for additional diagrams and photos Complete these steps to get started Tighten using a 1 4 hex wrench ...

Page 6: ...shown and tighten the base pipe tee fitting set screw to secure the legs 5 Place a tee fitting at the end of each leg Slide a scrap piece of 1 315 pipe cut from a leg pipe to properly set the fitting position if desired Assemble on a flat surface to keep the fittings square on the end of the leg pipes Lock the fittings in place by tightening the set screws and repeat the process for the remaining ...

Page 7: ...e instructions use the 46 cross support Channels are spaced at 10 on center for the example throughout this manual 8 Slide the 46 cross support through the tee fittings at one end of each base assembly Repeat the step to install the center cross support and remaining end cross support 9 Set the width of the support frame at ground level and at the cross support See the diagram below and in the Qui...

Page 8: ...nd square the main frame 1 To square the frame measure from corner to corner and adjust the frame as needed until the two dimensions are equal Be sure to measure from the same point at each corner to achieve the best and most accurate results 2 Once the frame is square verify that all vertical supports are plumb Verify that all horizontal pipes are level After making these adjustments repeat Step ...

Page 9: ...de fitting onto outlet Install fitting as shown with open end pointing down in the 6 00 o clock position ATTENTION Verify that you are using the WF6682 elbows These are without threads Do not use the WF6692 elbow ASSEMBLE ALL 8 113533 CHANNELS 5 Once all end caps and drain elbows are in place carefully flip all channels over so the bottom is facing up and the open top is down 6 Apply the 112509 ad...

Page 10: ... positions at 8 on center along the chalk line There will be twelve 12 hole positions when completed 3 Place lid on scrap plywood or similar material for backing if desired and drill 1 3 8 holes using a drill and hole saw bit No backer is needed if using a step bit 4 Repeat these steps to prepare and drill the remaining lids 5 Rinse the lids to remove all shavings so these will not plug the nutrie...

Page 11: ... holes when installing lids Alternate lids as shown below and on previous page Before snapping lids onto channels drill the nutrient tube holes at one end of each lid A B Photo shows lids installed so plant holes are offset Nutrient Tube Holes 3 Move to pile B and drill two 2 5 16 holes in each lid where plant hole is farthest from lid end See diagram that follows Keep lids in the same group when ...

Page 12: ...GERS TO FRAME 112539 Hanger 100442 1 Nut Setter FA4470 10 Tek Screw ATTENTION Install the drain manifold at the low end of the frame which has the shorter 33 1 2 leg pipes 1 A Position bottom of hanger 1 below bottom of tee fitting 1 2 B Position bottom of hanger 1 2 below bottom of tee fitting 33 1 2 Legs 36 Legs Attach hangers here High End Drain Low End Drain this direction A B Attach Drain Man...

Page 13: ...ee Snap a line end to end From first mark mark three 3 additional locations at 10 on center There will be four 4 marks 4 Using a 1 3 8 hole saw drill a hole at each mark Do not apply too much pressure on the tube Doing so may damage clamps Place a support under pvc tube during drilling or remove manifold from clamps and drill on a bench 5 Once holes are drilled cut the long tube to the desired len...

Page 14: ...ION X marks hole locations based on reservoir design and position Drill one 2 1 2 drain tube and one 1 supply tube hole Always space holes apart as shown If 2 1 2 drain hole position is the other corner drill the 1 supply tube hole on the opposite side of the port hole Move cover off reservoir Place on support to drill the 2 1 2 drain hole Drill the 2 1 2 Drain Tube Hole x x Actual cover may diffe...

Page 15: ... frame opposite the drain manifold 2 Measure approximately 9 in from each frame tee fitting and mark the position on the underside of the cross support 3 Attach one 112538 hanger in each position using the FA4470 Tek screws and 100442 driver Do not overtighten 9 FA4470B 10 Tek Screw ATTENTION Position of trays and clamps shown below may differ from actual frame ...

Page 16: ...ENT SUPPLY MANIFOLD AND ATTACH TO FRAME 3 Move to the frame and snap the supply manifold into the 3 4 hangers Install so elbow is at the corner opposite the tee fitting of the drain manifold at the opposite end of the frame WF2990 WF1530 4 Verify the open end of the elbow points towards the opposite end of the frame and mark elbow location on both the elbow and manifold tube for alignment purposes...

Page 17: ...rough if necessary Step 6 5 Remove elbow and cap and clean loose PVC debris from inside the tube and from around each grommet hole after drilling Holes must be clean and free of debris before installing top hat grommets NOTE Run a clean cloth through inside of tube or rinse with water and allow tube to dry before assembly 6 Insert one 115820 top hat grommet into each 3 8 hole in the PVC tube Dip g...

Page 18: ...ply primer and cement to both ends of the supply manifold and inside fittings Reinstall fittings WF6990 PVC Cement 113372 PVC Purple Primer 2 Allow cement to set and snap the assembled manifold back in the hangers IMPORTANT Assemble manifold by positioning top hat grommets down toward floor Review sample picture below for a finished manifold with 1 4 feeder tubes to NFT channels 3 Continue with th...

Page 19: ...e crossbar and attach the last 106808 hanger to the underside of that crossbar 3 Using the photo below assemble the filter valve and related fittings Wrap all threads with thread tape before assembly 3 8 106808 Hanger WF3310 FA4470B 10 Tek Screw WF3411 112066 1 Shut off to attach to WF1023 filter WF2153 WF3411 WF3310 WF1023 112066 WF2153 Install hanger tight to tee fitting of the frame 4 Continue ...

Page 20: ...698 ratchet clamps Position the pump union assembly approximately 6 above the reservoir cover Secure with ratchet clamps Position the filter valve assembly at the reservoir end of the frame between the crossbars as shown Install filter assembly according to the water flow arrow on the filter housing WF3411 ATTENTION Use pliers to gently squeeze ratchet clamps around tubing 6 Pump Union Assembly WF...

Page 21: ...feeder tube is fully inserted into top hat grommet of supply manifold mark a line on tube end opposite beveled end that CUT AND INSTALL THE SUPPLY TUBES c Slide one tube into each of the supply manifold grommets a Cut the 16 supply tubes from the 111046 poly tubing b Mark tube for depth of insertion into grommet d Slide lid back onto channel Install tubes in holes Cut tube end at an angle is 1 2 i...

Page 22: ...ump 3 Place the reservoir cover on the reservoir and feed the tubing up through the access holes and connect the free end of each tube to the air pump ATTENTION Always position the air pump above the nutrient level to prevent siphoning of the reservoir ATTACH THE AIR PUMP AND AERATOR STONES Attach 110091 tube to air stone 109260 Air Stone 4 Place the air pump in the position chosen in Step 1 5 Con...

Page 23: ... the solution during operation A Do not cement the vertical drain tube to the tee fitting In most instances it is best to allow it to remain free so it can be removed to service and drain the reservoir Check the tube often to ensure that it is not working loose during operation ATTENTION If the tube is cemented to the tee fitting additional steps will need to be taken to remove the cover or reposi...

Page 24: ...drain end of each channel 7 Check all plumbing connections main supply line and filter for leaks 8 Check all pvc fittings for leaks 9 Look for bubbles in the reservoir to verify that the air is pumping to each air stone Remember to always mount the air pump on a surface that is above the water level Vibrations of the pump can cause it to move Make sure the pump does not fall into the reservoir or ...

Page 25: ...tubes as needed 5 Clean the drain tube if needed Remove the end plugs and inspect the inside of the tube Clean the drain tube by pulling or pushing a brush or cloth through the it Rinse with clean water NOTE Do not allow debris from the drain tube to contaminate the contents of the reservoir Remove the vertical tube and clean 6 With the pump off disassemble the filter and clean the screen and hous...

Page 26: ...tion knob may point up or down 2 Connect a garden hose to the shutoff valve of the filter Place the end of the hose in a bucket or run it to the desired location 3 Open the shutoff valve on the filter and turn the pump on to pump out the reservoir Turn off the pump once the reservoir is empty 4 Clean the reservoir as needed and repeat the steps to pump it out if needed Close the shutoff valve 5 Re...

Page 27: ...27 Revision date 01 13 21 113539 113539 FRAME SUPPORT FRAME DIMENSIONS AND VIEWS 42 on center 40 on center 42 on center Ground Level End View 40 On Center 40 On Center Leg Leg Cross Support 6 on center ...

Page 28: ...mpleted 112525 table Filter valve assembly pump union assembly reservoir and air pump are also visible Photo shows the supply manifold and supply tubes of the NFT system Drain Manifold Main Supply Line Supply Manifold ATTENTION Reservoir and lid style shown throughout this guide may vary When needed critical dimensions are noted for hole locations ...

Page 29: ...29 Revision date 01 13 21 113539 ADDITIONAL PHOTO ATTENTION Reservoir and lid style shown throughout this guide may vary When needed critical dimensions are noted for hole locations ...

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