FarmTek Growers Supply HydroCycle Lettuce Pro NFT Manual Download

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Designed to grow healthy plants without soil using mineral-nutrient solutions.

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HydroCycle 6" Pro NFT Micro Lettuce System

System 115141 — 6" x 60" NFT Channels

Summary of Contents for Growers Supply HydroCycle Lettuce Pro NFT

Page 1: ...nts 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 Micro Lettuce System System 115141 6 x 60 NFT Channels ...

Page 2: ... all 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 veri...

Page 3: ...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 does not fade ...

Page 4: ... Porthole Cover ATTENTION Reservoir and lid style shown throughout this guide may vary When needed critical dimensions are noted for hole locations WF3411 WF1386 WF2990 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: ...ide three 3 tee fittings onto each 60 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 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 Not to scale ...

Page 6: ...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 base p...

Page 7: ...se instructions use the 46 cross support Channels are spaced at 10 on center for the example throughout this manual 8 Slide the 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 Quick...

Page 8: ...re 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 1 3 Che...

Page 9: ...o 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 5 115143 CHANNELS 5 Once all end caps and drain elbows are in place carefully flip all channels over so bottom is facing up and open top is down 6 Apply 112509 adhesive along edges to secu...

Page 10: ...enter of first hole at 4 from one end From that mark mark remaining hole positions at 8 on center along the chalk line There will be seven 7 hole positions 3 Place lid on scrap plywood or similar material for backing if desired and drill holes using a drill and hole saw bit ATTENTION Hole size depends on plant and growing requirements 4 Repeat these steps or use the first lid as a template to prep...

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: ...O FRAME 112539 Hanger 100442 1 Nut Setter FA4470 10 Tek Screw ATTENTION Install drain manifold at low end of 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 Manifold Mounting Cla...

Page 13: ... 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 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 long tube to the desired length Allow room to install both en...

Page 14: ...the Air Pump Tubing 1 Take a 5 16 drill bit and drill two holes 2 apart through cover See photo below for location ATTENTION 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 porthole Move cover...

Page 15: ...106808 Hanger Complete these steps 1 Move to frame end opposite drain manifold 2 Measure 7 1 2 in from each frame tee fitting and mark position on underside of crossbar 3 Attach one 106808 hanger in each position using the FA4470 Tek screws and 100442 driver Do not overtighten 7 1 2 FA4470B 10 Tek Screw ...

Page 16: ...LD 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 5 Continue with ...

Page 17: ... twist drill bit as shown apply slight pressure to allow bit to cut a smooth hole in PVC tube Step 4 Step Bit Grommet to be tight to PVC tube 115820 Grommet IMPORTANT Verify there is an open hole through the grommet before installing Puncture through if necessary Step 6 Step 2 4 Remove elbow and cap and clean loose PVC debris from inside the tube and from around each grommet hole after drilling Ho...

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: ...1698 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 W...

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

Page 23: ...al oxygen to mix with 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 remov...

Page 24: ...in 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 reservoir to verify air is pumping to each air stone Remember to always mount air pump on a surface above water level Vibrations of pump can cause it to move Make sure pump does not fall into reservoir or other liquids 10 Once system has been checke...

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: ...e 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 Remove the hose and clean the filter See previous page for procedure 6 Refill the reservoir with...

Page 27: ...27 Revision date 01 14 21 115141 115141 FRAME SUPPORT FRAME DIMENSIONS AND VIEWS 24 on center 40 on center 24 on center Ground Level End View 40 On Center 40 On Center Leg Leg Cross Support 6 on center ...

Page 28: ...own are not included in the micro NFT system Operation and assembly are similar Photos are included to show overall layout and an assembled system Larger system is shown as an example of a completed system ADDITIONAL PHOTOS 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...

Page 29: ...29 Revision date 01 14 21 115141 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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