FarmTek HydroCycle 9" Pro Vertical Microgreen System..., Manual

Page 1: ...ions have been rounded and are approximate Dimensions are of the frame only they do not include adjustable feet or pvc plumbing and fixtures HydroCycle 9 Pro Vertical Microgreen System 10 2018 Growers...

Page 2: ...nd fittings promptly Repair all leaks immediately If system is moved inspect all parts and connections before reassembling and use For replacement or missing parts call 1 800 245 9881 for assistance S...

Page 3: ...09 CA4000 Instant Adhesive 110829 Drill Tap Combo Pak 112538 1 Hanger 112539 2 Hanger AC2804 111047 111074 110725 Air Pump 113536 Pump 110091 Clear Vinyl Tubing WR1095 Tape 112838 Tek Screws FALB34B 1...

Page 4: ...030 111698 Ratchet Clamp WF6692 WF1386 WF8582 111030 End Cap No Outlet 111029 End Cap w Outlet WF6990 PVC Cement and 113372 Purple Primer PVC PRIMER PVC CEMENT Follow all directions printed on pvc pri...

Page 5: ...de tubes and connect these to the corner tubes using the 112772 flat head bolts to assemble the first side frame 4 With assistance set the assembly aside and repeat the steps to assemble the remaining...

Page 6: ...screws through leg tube and wall of the 112477 insert Install screws to the left or right of the centerline of the leg tube to prevent hitting the threaded shaft of the adjustable foot 4 Adjust the 1...

Page 7: ...assistance stand the two side frames as shown Fig 1 2 Select four 4 of the remaining frame tubes FD15CMGL04800S1 and place two of these at each end of the side frames FAME51B FAG338B FIG 1 3 Using th...

Page 8: ...braces between the side tubes at each level using the hex head bolts and flat washers 5 Complete the frame assembly by installing the 112770 finishing plugs Check all fasteners to ensure they are all...

Page 9: ...ly mark the remaining two hole positions 4 Using a drill and a 9 32 bit carefully drill holes in the top lip of the 111030 end cap 5 Remove the loose end cap material from the drilled holes 6 Repeat t...

Page 10: ...install the end cap See photos C D Also apply adhesive to the connection on the inside of the channel See photo E Repeat for all channels 4 Carefully flip all channels over so the bottom is facing up...

Page 11: ...539 hangers here Channel Support Tube Horizontal Frame Brace Horizontal Frame Brace Channel Support Tube Channel Support Tube Channel Support Tube End View of Main Frame A B Low End of Drain Manifold...

Page 12: ...e printing on the pvc is centered on top Printing is used to maintain alignment when drilling holes Mark the inside edge of each hanger on the pvc pipe as shown Marks are used to realign pipe with the...

Page 13: ...river to release the hanger jaws Hangers will release easily Be careful not to damage the locking teeth of the hanger jaws 4 Assemble and Attach 2 PVC Drain Manifold Center Line Photo shows using a st...

Page 14: ...in Step 2 with the installed hangers See left diagram below 9 Assemble the remainder of the main drain manifold as shown in the right diagram below Dry fit all components before you permanently secur...

Page 15: ...n and position Drill one 2 1 2 drain hole in corner STEP 2 Drill holes for air pump tubes using a 5 16 drill bit Drill cover off reservoir Photo show drain hole in reservoir lid Move cover off reservo...

Page 16: ...surface of the reservoir Dashed line outlines area for bulkhead fitting 4 Attach the WF2392 bushing 111302 extension and 111303 screen to the threaded body of the bulkhead fitting Hand tighten until...

Page 17: ...d when fittings are installed One 1 Upper Supply Manifold Elbow at each end Three 3 Lower Supply Manifolds Tee at one end elbow at the other WF1380 WF1380 WF1380 WF4135 1 PVC PIPE WF4135 1 PVC PIPE WF...

Page 18: ...in the center of the manifold pipe Space holes 3 apart 6 After holes are marked mark each fitting to more easily reassemble the manifolds after drilling the holes and cleaning the pipe 7 Once the man...

Page 19: ...ap into the hole Do not allow it to bottom out in the pvc tube After tapping the hole reverse the drill and back the tap out Keep the drill steady and straight during this process ATTENTION Use a reve...

Page 20: ...the manifold pipes Do not overtighten Adapters will snap off Once slight resistance is felt during installation stop tightening the adapter 14 Apply pvc primer and cement to each end of one manifold p...

Page 21: ...ning valve assemblies Valves will all be at the same end when manifolds are attached to the frame AC2804 111074 113535 111698 Clamps 18 Snap the upper manifold and first lower manifold assemblies into...

Page 22: ...ifold as needed 20 Continue working down the end frame and adding the 1 vertical manifold pipes Dry fit all pipes before applying the pvc primer and cement 21 Reinstall frame cross brace if needed 22...

Page 23: ...cess to operate valve once installed 2 Cut tube from Step 1 into two pieces length may differ depending on valve position and add 111047 micro valve Check the fit on the system by holding the tube nex...

Page 24: ...l the frame side to side after setting end to end slope 5 Recheck the frame slope Verify that ends are level Tighten the lock nuts to secure feet 8 LEVEL FRAME AND SET SLOPE Level Frame and Set Slope...

Page 25: ...that follow before you begin For best results complete this procedure after setting frame slope WARNING All electrical wiring to be completed by a qualified electrician according to recognized local...

Page 26: ...ement to drain tubes and fittings See below ATTENTION Do not cement the extension tube that extends through the lid from the WF1576 elbow Extension tube must remain free to remove for routine tank mai...

Page 27: ...for stone position opposite the water pump 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...

Page 28: ...s for leaks 12 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...

Page 29: ...spect 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...

Page 30: ...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 2 Open the shutoff valve on the filter and turn the pump on to pump out the rese...

Page 31: ...entative to purchase the 112531 timer Timer not included Additional purchase required When set properly the timer will allow pump to run long enough to ensure plants and growing media receive adequate...

Page 32: ...18 Height approximately 80 no feet Width Approximately 51 frame only End View Frame Length Approximately 118 frame only Side View Frame Approximately 24 actual distance depends on adjustable feet sett...

Page 33: ...ube FD15LMGL11500S2 80 Corner Tube FD15VMGL08000S4 112772 5 16 x 3 Flat Head Bolt FAME51B FAG338B Use this hex bolt and washer combination for all cross brace connections Use this flat head bolt for a...

Page 34: ...34 115277 Revision date 09 25 18 Supply Drain Manifolds Only Drain Supply...

Page 35: ...d View 1 Supply Manifold with Channels 112538 WF1380 3 WF4135 1 PVC PIPE WF4135 1 PVC PIPE WF1570 1 111698 1 111698 1 113535 1 WF6692 1 AC2804 1 111047 Micro Valve 111046A Tubing 111046A 109242 Adapte...

Page 36: ...2 Drain Manifold with Channels WF1576 WF1576 WF1386 WF6717 4 Assembled 9 Channel 112539 8 WF1576 111560 2 PVC PIPE 111560 2 PVC PIPE Reservoir with Lid Minimum 6 tube Tube should extend through lid a...

Page 37: ...37 Revision date 09 25 18 115277 Side View with Channels 113537 WF3316 WF3420 111045 111045 WF1380 WF1030 113536 WF2190 Bulkhead Fitting WF2193 Adapter...

Page 38: ...wn in the open position during system operation Never close valves when system is in use Actual tank and pump may differ from example shown ATTENTION Actual tank may differ from example shown Pipe len...

Page 39: ...39 Revision date 09 25 18 115277 PAGE RESERVED FOR CUSTOMER NOTES AND RECORDS...