FarmTek Aquaponics System I Series Manual Download

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Revision date: 12.23.15

Frame Dimension Diagrams

97"

Inside-to-Inside

53"

Inside-to-Inside

100-1/2"

Outside-to-Outside

Sidewall

End Wall

Evenly

Spaced

Evenly

Spaced

56-1/2"

Outside-to-Outside

16”

Sample End Wall

104779 Tube

Install vertical tube

tight against the

3-way corner insert.

S15P052 T

ube

(52")

Sidewall

112375 Tube (15-3/4")

Vertical Supports

110611

3-Way Insert

All Corners

S15P016 Tube (16")

All Corners

End W

all

104779

Tube

(96")

Summary of Contents for Aquaponics System I Series

Page 1: ...tem I A balance between hydroponic vegetable production and fish rearing GS Series I Aquaponics Systems allow you to produce high quality produce and fish through the process of combining a hydroponic...

Page 2: ...Fault Circuit Interrupter when working with power tools and cords UNPACK AND IDENTIFY PARTS The following steps will ensure that you have all the necessary parts before you begin assembly 1 Unpack the...

Page 3: ...eep all fittings in the shipping bags until they are needed WF1380 WF1384 112365 FAPA12 WF1576 2 111045 FA4472B 102921B FALB34B 111906 112817 109260 112285 112710 1 112367 1 1 2 UniSeals WF1570 1 MH11...

Page 4: ...water pump and connect pump to the tank plumbing Consult the services of a certified and competent electrician when connecting the pump to power Customer is responsible for supplying a solid stable mo...

Page 5: ...additional pvc tubing and or fittings BASIC REQUIREMENTS 1 Assemble float bed on a flat level surface free of debris and objects that could damage the liner Surface must be capable of supporting the w...

Page 6: ...tside Sidewall End Wall Evenly Spaced Evenly Spaced 56 1 2 Outside to Outside 16 Sample End Wall 104779 Tube Install vertical tube tight against the 3 way corner insert S15P052 Tube 52 Sidewall 112375...

Page 7: ...Cuts 22 FA4472B Tek Screws 100442 Magnetic Nut Setter 1 Install all 16 S15P016 tubes flush with the open end of each 110611 3 way corner connector 3 Install the first and last vertical support for ea...

Page 8: ...ly check all connections to verify that Tek screws are properly installed Next measure corner to corner diagonally as shown When dimensions are the same frame is square Finally level the frame Prepare...

Page 9: ...for the liner Cut panels to the needed dimensions 3 Continue this pattern until the ends and all sides of the frame are insulated 6 Before installing the liner material inspect the bed surface and re...

Page 10: ...he Tek foil Use the supplied duct tape to hold the foil in place during installation Overlap the seams as needed to ensure proper coverage Neatly fold foil at the corners to allow for an easier instal...

Page 11: ...t float bed and create holes in rigid board and foil ATTENTION Photos show using special clips to hold tubing These are not supplied Use the supplied duct tape and tape tubing to the foil Once liner i...

Page 12: ...work the liner into the corner and along the inside of the base rails NOTE These fasteners will be removed after the entire liner is in position and the aluminum retaining strap is prepared for instal...

Page 13: ...e float bed to allow the water to seat the liner inside the frame NOTE Once the liner is fully secured there should be no tension on the fasteners Adding water now helps to achieve that result 12 Cont...

Page 14: ...sing the FA4472B Tek screws Remove Tek screws and washers before installing the aluminum retaining straps 1 Begin at a corner and remove the Tek screw and washer to install first prepared strap 4 Appl...

Page 15: ...of the material to use as a pattern This tank is larger than the 15 gallon tank used in the biofiltration position using it for the filter pattern will produce a larger filter to better fit inside the...

Page 16: ...the different components set the tank frames and tanks and plumb the system To correctly assemble the plumbing Wrap the threads of all outside the tank fittings a few times using the WR1095 thread ta...

Page 17: ...wise 2 Verify that the rubber gasket remains on the threaded male body of the fitting 5 After the nut contacts the tank surface lightly grip it with a large pair of adjustable pliers and tighten Nut s...

Page 18: ...nks do not need these seals 2 Take the 1 Uniseals for the overflow pipes and install in the upper 2 rim of the tanks as shown 4 Take all remaining 1 1 2 Uniseals and install these in the 2 1 2 pre dri...

Page 19: ...the glue to set See diagram and photo to the right 3 Take the assembly and install it in one of the large fish holding tanks Hand tighten only Do not tape the fitting threads 4 Verify that the top of...

Page 20: ...e between the tank pipes Examine the tanks and install according to the positions shown in the diagrams 3 Align the holes of the different tanks After setting tanks in the frames verify they are level...

Page 21: ...e gluing to ensure a proper fit 2 Assemble and install the drain manifolds of the smaller biofiltration and mineralization tanks 3 Assemble and install the drain pipes See photos on the next page Drai...

Page 22: ...k positions overall layout and location of float bed will affect pipe length Changing layout may require the purchase of additional materials Photo to the right shows the biofiltratoin tank and the mi...

Page 23: ...1 pvc tubing WF4135 and 1 elbows Glue all joints Slide pipe into the 1 seal in each tank Wet pipe for easier installation Biofiltration Tank 1 Overflow Pipe NOTE Use the FAPA12 u clamp and two Tek sc...

Page 24: ...fish holding tanks to the biofiltration tank Install 1 1 2 Return Pipe to Filter Tank WF3511 WF1574 1 1 2 Return Pipe Biofiltration Tank Return Pipe ATTENTION Plumbing for these assemblies is the same...

Page 25: ...brackets Review diagrams and photos for position See next page for bracket parts and positions ATTENTION Do not center over tank Run lines off center to allow access to tanks for fish harvest and tank...

Page 26: ...level over tanks Use a socket and drill to drive the 111906 mounting nut into the tank frame Required parts FAK36 Threaded Rod FALB34B 3 8 Nuts 112817 Conduit Hanger 111906 Sammy for 3 8 Rod Install F...

Page 27: ...tach the main supply pipes Follow these basic steps and requirements 1 Read and understand all documentation sent with the water pump before installation 2 Mount the water pump on a solid stable stand...

Page 28: ...er connecting the pump as shown lower right open Valve 1 and close Valve 2 Add water to fill the pipe and pump manifold Fig 1 2 Close Valve 1 and open Valve 2 Fig 3 3 Verify that valves above the tank...

Page 29: ...tem This hose connects pump to the manifold Position the manifold in a location that will allow uniform tube lengths Air tube length when connected to the manifold and stone should allow the stone to...

Page 30: ...the tubing along the float bed and tank frame Stones should reach to the top of the cone section Connect these stones to PUMP 2 PUMP 1 Use four 4 air stones in each 55 gallon fish holding tank Run the...

Page 31: ...ne If the water source uses chlorimine to chlorinate the water and not chlorine gas you may need to consider an alternative water source Chlorimine will not off gas and can kill fish 2 Turn on the pum...

Page 32: ...confirm the biofiltration tank position for your system Biofiltration Tank 55A 15A 15B 55A 2 Cut one 1 twenty foot 20 section from the 109758 roll of netting and set the roll aside 3 Loosely fold one...

Page 33: ...mp start your biofilter is to obtain some seasoned water from a trusted source such as another aquaponic grower A five gallon bucket or so will help start bacterial growth in your biofilter tank Dump...

Page 34: ...um that you will use Consult with your sales representative for additional information about growing plants in your aquaponic system 4 4 8 8 Hole Spacing at 8 on center 72 Locations Hole Spacing at 8...

Page 35: ...he cap There is no assigned hole pattern Drill as many holes as possible without connecting the holes Holes will allow water to pass between tanks but not small fish NOTE If the fish you are growing a...

Page 36: ...e as your fish grow Use the 112742 slotted siphon tube when fish are small As fish grow and more waste is produced replace the 112742 slotted tube or tubes with the 112743 tube with 1 1 8 holes These...

Page 37: ...always best to monitor tanks and fish to determine if additional net layers are needed to keep the fish in the tanks Secure the netting to the top ring of the tank frame or use other fastening method...

Page 38: ...n hose flush the inside of the standpipe by spraying clean water down into the pipe ATTENTION Do not spray between the standpipe and the siphon tube 5 Once water runs clean from the drain pipe repeat...

Page 39: ...NTION Distance between tanks has been exaggerated to better shown the plumbing Depending on size and position tanks are typically set 12 to 30 apart Greater distances may require the purchase of addit...

Page 40: ...4 WF6684 WF1384 Return Manifold Drain Manifold WF1576 WF1576 Drain Manifold WF2198 WF6684 Elbow WF3511 Valve PVC Tube FLOW FLOW ATTENTION Distance between tanks has been exaggerated to better shown th...

Page 41: ...d to better shown the plumbing Depending on size and position tanks are typically set 12 to 30 apart Greater distances may require the purchase of additional pvc tubing Plumbing identified by the blac...

Page 42: ...42 Revision date 12 23 15 PAGE RESERVED FOR CUSTOMER NOTES AND RECORDS...

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