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111628M FodderPro 2.0

Micro System

"...grow your own nutrient-rich fodder..."

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Page 1: ...ate 09 25 18 2018 FarmTek All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission 111628M FodderPro 2 0 Micro System grow your own nutrient rich fodder Actual system may differ slightly from what is shown ...

Page 2: ...lts assemble the components in the order they are presented in these instructions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Wear eye protection Wear gloves when handling metal tubes Use a portable GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter when working with electric 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 cont...

Page 3: ...y and control the water to the fodder system ATTENTION Stand Alone System Connect the main water supply to the top or bottom of the supply manifold Diagram below shows a bottom connection p s i 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 3 0 2 5 WF3311 3 4 Main Shut Off Ball Valve included Timer required WF2990 Slip Cap Solenoid required Pressure Regulator required Pressure Gauge required required additional purchase 3 4 PVC...

Page 4: ...FALB08B Nut 16 FALB04B 3 8 Nuts 6 FAME09B Flat Washer 16 111906 1 Sammy for 3 8 Threaded rod 2 Components for hanger brackets FAK26 threaded rods 2 111907 conduit hangers 2 and FALB04B nuts 3 per bracket assembly ATTENTION Drill the mounting hole in the 111907 hanger bracket to 7 16 if needed to accept the 3 8 threaded rod Exercise caution Clamp the hanger bracket in a vice before drilling 100441 ...

Page 5: ... 4 Slip Cap 107651 Bucket 2 and 111041 Soaker Bag 2 WF6682 16 106808 3 WF3311 1 3 4 Ball Valve 111303 Seed Screen 16 112509 3 Adhesive 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 does not fade Use caution during application to reduce spills and over application at joints Prime all joints b...

Page 6: ...HANNELS ON ONE SIDE OR ON THE TOP LEVEL OF THE ASSEMBLED FRAME ALWAYS PLACE HEAVY CHANNELS ON THE LOWER LEVELS ON EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME NEVER REMOVE MATURE FODDER FROM CHANNELS ON ONE SIDE OF THE FRAME ONLY ALTERNATE FROM SIDE TO SIDE TO MAINTAIN EVEN WEIGHT ON THE FRAME WHEN HARVESTING FODDER AFTER FRAME SLOPE IS SET ANCHOR THE BASE RAIL OF EACH FRAME END TO THE CONCRETE USING ANCHOR BOLTS WHEN ...

Page 7: ...s 1 Take the carriage bolts nuts and flat washers and assemble as shown in Figure 1 2 Assemble the two end base rails as shown in Figure 2 The 3 way connector should be loose between the levelers at this time 3 Locate the center of each 3 way connector and mark with a pencil or marker 4 Align the center mark on each connector with the center of the base rail and secure the connector to the base ra...

Page 8: ...tor onto one end Slide the end of the tube into the 3 way connector of the base rail and secure using two 2 Tek screws Fig 1 2 Using the diagram to the right position the 4 way connector as shown and secure to the vertical tube using two 2 Tek screws Fig 2 3 Move to the top of the vertical tube and slide three 3 more 104627 connectors onto the tube Fig 3 4 Using the diagram to the right and in the...

Page 9: ...nce Review all diagrams for clarification Complete these steps 1 Position one end support frame on a flat surface 2 Slide one S15P027 square tube into the lower 4 way connector and secure it in place using an FA4482B Tek screw 3 Repeat this process to attach all remaining support arms to complete the first end support frame See completed end support frame to the right 4 With assistance carefully m...

Page 10: ...e these steps 1 Attach one 2 way connector to each end of the tube as shown Verify that each connector is tight to the end of the tube Secure using one Tek screw for each connector Verify that the length of the assembled tube is 51 1 2 2 Repeat the steps to assemble the remaining base rail 3 Continue by assembling the outer frame tubes S15P048 Base Rail Open end of connector 104625 Connector S15P0...

Page 11: ...ube as shown Secure using one Tek screw for each connector Verify that the length of the assembled tube is 51 1 2 Do not install outer frame tube flush with the end of the connectors The smaller off set tube of the connection slides over each shelf support tube attached to the end frames See diagrams and photos 3 Repeat the steps to assemble all remaining outer frame tubes 4 Continue by assembling...

Page 12: ...the two 2 end support frames and two 2 assembled base rails 2 With assistance assemble the frame as shown in the diagram Install base rails flush with the ends of the end support frames 3 Check outside to outside dimensions of the assembled base Length at 51 1 2 width at 55 3 4 NOTE If the dimensions are incorrect for the assembled frame verify that you have installed the base rails flush with the...

Page 13: ...t arms of each end support frame See insert below 6 Continue adding outer frame tubes until the main frame is assembled 7 Verify that all Tek screws are installed to secure fittings and support tubes 4 5 Install Tek screw through fitting and into support arm Install so support arm is flush to the outside of the 2 way fitting 5 S15P027 ...

Page 14: ... together at the bottom Use the diagram in the Quick Start section to verify spacing of shelves if needed 9 Continue with the assembly of the fodder channels ATTENTION Install corner braces flush to the bottom of the main frame Measure to ensure that the space between the different levels is as shown in the diagrams Lift or press down to adjust the free end of each support arm as needed before you...

Page 15: ...ncil NOTE Center mark on top lip is shown 3 Using a drill and a 9 32 bit carefully drill a hole in the top lip of the 111030 end cap 4 Remove the loose end cap material from the drilled hole 5 Repeat the steps to drill a hole in center of all remaining 111030 end caps Do not drill the 111029 end caps ATTENTION Complete this procedure for the 111030 plain end caps only Do not drill holes in the 111...

Page 16: ...of the end caps to prevent leaks Apply the adhesive to the inside of the channel only as needed to repair leaks Verify that surfaces are dry before applying additional adhesive to seal end caps 7 Repeat for all remaining 6 fodder channels 8 Allow the adhesive to dry before moving the channels or testing the system See the note to the right to test channels for leaks NOTE Read the instructions on t...

Page 17: ...cleaning each 24 tube attach the WF6717 slip cap to the end of the tube as shown DO NOT CEMENT THE CAPS TO THE TUBES Caps must remain free for cleaning of the tubes Set these tubes aside for later assembly of the drain manifold 5 Using the 111560 2 PVC pipe cut three 3 pieces at 8 6 Take the 111696 cross fittings and 8 tubes and assemble the center stack of the drain manifold as shown Use PVC prim...

Page 18: ...E DRAIN MANIFOLD continued Assembly Instructions Diagram to the left shows how to assemble each mounting bracket The 111906 Sammys are first installed using a 5 8 nut driver or socket After securing each FAK26 threaded rod to a 111907 hanger the assembly is then threaded into the 111906 Sammy and locked into place with the FALB04B 3 8 nut ATTENTION Drill the mounting hole in the 111907 hanger brac...

Page 19: ...dder channels are resting on the fodder frame slide these back and away from the drain manifold tubes until the PVC cement has dried Adjust tubes as needed before PVC cement sets up Also before cement sets slightly lift cap end of tube to create a minor slope toward center stack This will help water drain from horizontal tubes 10 Repeat until all horizontal drain tubes are installed ASSEMBLE THE D...

Page 20: ...ube drain end elbow and extension to complete the drain manifold Add primer and cement and secure tubes to cross fittings FOLLOW ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ON PVC CONTAINERS NOTE Angle and use of the lower 90 elbow depends on application Extension tube is constructed using leftover PVC tube Additional tubing can be purchased locally or call your sales representative for additional information Install t...

Page 21: ... Required parts 8 112305 18 Supply Tube w Micro Valve 8 112306 28 Supply Tube w Micro Valve 1 112527 3 4 PVC Supply Manifold 3 106808 3 4 Pipe Hangers 2 FA4472B Tek Screws and 100442 Nut Setter 5 16 106808 Pipe Hanger Slide the 106808 hanger over the Tek screw and attach to the frame Before the screw is tight align the hanger on the frame as shown to prepare for the manifold installation Tighten t...

Page 22: ...tallation of the supply tubes INSTALL THE SUPPLY MANIFOLD continued 4 Assembly Instructions Supply Manifold STAND ALONE UNIT ONLY If you are attaching the main water line at the bottom slide manifold up during installation to provide the needed clearance or trim to length as needed Trim top of manifold if desired and cement the WF2990 slip cap in place with PVC primer and cement ATTENTION Handle t...

Page 23: ...refully during installation to prevent damage to the supply tube fittings These can break if handled improperly Assembly Instructions Gently grip the manifold near a hanger and push toward the frame to lock the manifold in the hanger Repeat this at each hanger Sample fodder system is shown Actual system may differ ...

Page 24: ...4 Install two 2 short tubes 112305 and two 2 long tubes 112306 at each level as shown ATTENTION FITTINGS ON MANIFOLD CAN BREAK DO NOT FORCE THE TUBES ONTO THE MANIFOLD FITTINGS WET THE END OF EACH TUBE BEFORE INSTALLATION AND GENTLY SLIDE IT EVENLY OVER THE FITTING 112305 112306 Wet the end of the supply tube Gently slide it onto the fitting Repeat for all remaining supply tubes Assembly Instructi...

Page 25: ...ible that the levelers will be used to simply level the frame from side to side See Fig 1 ATTENTION Too great a slope can cause the seeds to wash toward the drain end of the channels Levelers are designed to adjust for minor or slight variations in the site For safety a level site is required When adjusted properly all levelers must touch the floor to stabilize the frame Tighten the locking nuts t...

Page 26: ...old Contact your sales representative with your list of the required fittings specific to your main water supply line See the diagram on Page 3 4 After attaching the main water supply line verify that the micro valve in the supply tube to each fodder channel is fully open and turn on the water 5 Allow air to bleed from the system until water flows freely from each of the supply tubes 6 Close all v...

Page 27: ... 111628M 111628M Quick Start Guide Full Frame Assembly 104625 104626 111485 104626 104627 111628A 1 2 X 5 CARRIAGE BOLT 2X 1 2 WASHER 2X 1 2 HEX NUT 104625 111485 111628MC S15P027 S15P048 S15P048 S15P027 111485 Full Frame View ...

Page 28: ...uide End Frame Assembly S15P048 Tube 111485 2 Way Connector w Off Set 104627 4 Way Connector 104626 3 Way Connector 111628MC Corner Brace 111628A Tube S15P027 Tube 104625 2 Way Connector 1 8 10 21 4 4 9 3 4 8 27 3 10 4 8 1 21 1 10 1 27 1 8 1 4 50 4 47 3 48 ...

Page 29: ...nts once the system is assembled and in position 111628B 104626 3 Way Connector 111628A FIGURE 3 Center the connector on the base rail and secure using two 2 FA4482B Tek screws Mark the center of connector FA4482B Tek Screw ATTENTION See Pages 7 9 for additional details 8 between connectors This level only FA4482B Tek Screws S15P081 9 3 4 between connectors Assembled Base Rail with Levelers S15P02...

Page 30: ...outside to outside ATTENTION See Page 10 for additional details Fig A Pre mark tube for easier assembly Fig B Minor adjustments to the connector position will be require when setting length Approximate End of Tube S15P048 Base Rail Open end of connector Open end of connector Length 51 1 2 outside to outside ATTENTION See Page 11 for additional details ...

Page 31: ...31 Revision date 09 25 18 111628M 111628M Quick Start Guide Basic Assembly ATTENTION See Page 12 for additional details Install so tube and 2 way fitting are flush ...

Page 32: ... 09 25 18 111628M Quick Start Guide Basic Assembly Install Tek screw through fitting and into support arm Install so support arm is flush to the outside of the 2 way fitting S15P027 ATTENTION See Page 13 for additional details ...

Page 33: ...8M Quick Start Guide Basic Assembly ATTENTION See Page 14 for additional details 111628MC Corner Brace 8 1 4 between base arm Tek Screw Tek Screw 10 between support arms Corner brace installed flush with bottom of frame 111628MC Corner Brace ...

Page 34: ...mponents before you secure the horizontal tubes to the 111696 cross fittings only Coat the outside of one end of a tube and the inside of fitting with PVC primer and cement Slide tube into the 111696 fitting Gently lift the open end of the tube to create a slight slope toward the center stack Allow the cement to set and release the tube Repeat for all remaining horizontal tubes Install the slip ca...

Page 35: ... the system WF6717 Slip Cap No Cement 111696 Fitting WF1576 Elbow On Center Hole Spacing Use a 1 3 8 hole saw bit to drill holes in PVC tubing for channel drain elbows 8 10 1 2 ATTENTION See Pages 17 20 for additional details Drain Manifold For best results use a step bit if available to drill the holes in the pvc tubing NOTE Do not cement any WF6717 slip cap to tubes ...

Page 36: ...Pages 21 24 for additional details 106808 Pipe Hanger Slide the 106808 hanger onto the Tek screw and attach to the frame Hanger locations are circled in the diagram below Supply Manifold 1 Attach hangers and manifold to frame 2 Attach supply tubes to manifold 3 Slide tube ends into 111030 end caps ...

Page 37: ...Photo above shows the supply tube and micro valve as installed in the 111030 end cap View shows the inside of a fodder channel Actual fodder system may differ from what is shown in these sample photos Photo shows the supply manifold and attached supply tubes Top of manifold is sealed with a WF2990 slip cap cemented in place using PVC primer and cement Water supply line is attached to bottom of man...

Page 38: ...hat seeds are grown The only way to determine a regular maintenance and cleaning schedule is to closely monitor your system once it is fully functioning A clean fodder system increases fodder production and reduces loss due to mold and other harmful biological and environmental factors Below are a few suggestions to help maintain and clean the fodder system Check all fittings and channels to ensur...

Page 39: ... maintain the system as required in the location where the fodder system will be placed What type of seed or grain will you grow Have you found a supplier for your seed grain Will clean seed grain be used or do you plan to clean these yourself How will you store the seed to prevent loss to rodents and pests How will you transport the fodder from the system to the animals Do you have access to prod...

Page 40: ... to harvest two 2 6 GT80 premium channels per day Trial was conducted using barley grain It is expected that results will vary when different seed is used Consult the information that follows to help determine how best to use your system to produce the fodder you will need 1 Soak the Seed Seeds were soaked overnight before they were added to the channels and spread to the required uniform depth Fo...

Page 41: ...ly recommended During this time you can determine when water is needed and how much water is needed Consult the documentation included with the timer to properly set and maintain the timer Consult the services of a qualified electrician to install the timer and connect the pump to the timer Record all settings temperature and results to use as a reference for future adjustments 5 Adjust water flow...

Page 42: ...o shows the seed as it grows in the fodder channel Close up photos showing seed growth Photo shows the seed at different stages of growth Fodder is shown ready to harvest Remove the fodder from the channel and feed the entire mat to the animals Clean the channel reseed and repeat the process ...

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