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Revision date: 09.21.18

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8' Vertical System (44 Grow Sites)

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Page 1: ...09 21 18 113593 8 Vertical System 44 Grow Sites Actual system may differ from system shown HydroCycle Vertical Aeroponic Systems 2018 Growers Supply All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited wit...

Page 2: ...our system is important Check the following items periodically to properly maintain your aeroponic system Check connections to verify they remain tight Verify pump is working properly Check and clean...

Page 3: ...nformation PICTORIAL GUIDE Use the following graphics and photos to identify system parts 110077 Air Stone WF4065 WF1540 WF1390 112710 WF3375 WF3316 WF3420 112689 LJ2502 LJ2502 WF2190 WF4790 Key Punch...

Page 4: ...ump without first priming it Doing so will damage the pump Consult all documentation included with the pump before you begin ATTENTION A timer is required to cycle the water pump on and off If you did...

Page 5: ...earance it will need 5 Consider where main power will connect to water pump and air pump ATTENTION All electrical wiring to be completed by an electrical contractor in accordance with established elec...

Page 6: ...o allow for fitting installation Actual tank may differ from the example shown 3 Attach WF8582 bulkhead to reservoir Hex nut and thin flat washer are outside the reservoir Install thick rubber washer...

Page 7: ...rill two 2 holes in the raised area on either side of the porthole for the air lines 4 Remove all debris from the cover and around all holes to prevent it from dropping into the reservoir when cover i...

Page 8: ...E AIR PUMP AND AERATOR STONES Attach 110091 tube to air stone 110077 Air Stone 4 Plug pump into an outlet and check the stones to ensure air is pumping through them Place stones in a small container o...

Page 9: ...95 grommet in each Carefully start grommet in hole and work it around until grommet is seated flush against lid Fit is tight 3 Flip lid over Verify that collar of grommet is flat against cap surface 4...

Page 10: ...nsult the procedure to replace damaged mist emitters near the back of this guide if needed 2 Seat cap tightly against shoulder of threaded fitting to seal against cap 3 Wrap threads of mist column fit...

Page 11: ...in place ATTENTION Do not cement cap to grow tube Tube must remain free to remove for system maintenance and cleaning 8 Look into grow tube through plant sites and verify that mist nozzles align with...

Page 12: ...s assembled install all 111045 elbows Wet end of 111045 elbow and insert it into 112710 uniseal Install all elbows so open end points up and away from drain extension end of tube ATTENTION Seat elbow...

Page 13: ...port ring in this manner 1 Remove two 2 lower 1 4 x 1 2 hex bolts to loosen two vertical supports 2 Remove two 2 1 4 x 1 bolts of upper supports 3 Lift upper support and two vertical supports assembly...

Page 14: ...firm water flow direction arrows on all valves and filters before assembly Dry fit assemblies before applying pvc primer and pvc cement to ensure desired result WF2193 Adapter WF2190 Adapter WF1033 11...

Page 15: ...g cycles noted on Page 5 ATTENTION Once system is running monitor plant growth and adjust watering cycles as needed to maximize results 12 System is ready to use Add plants and grow Mix nutrient solut...

Page 16: ...nd Maintenance 1 Connect a garden hose to the 112066 shutoff valve on filter Place end of hose in a bucket or run it to desired location 2 Open shutoff valve to pump out reservoir Turn off pump once r...

Page 17: ...YSTEM FILTER ASSEMBLY IS THE SAME STEPS FOR CLEANING THE FILTER ARE THE SAME Clean Filter Screen and Housing 1 Turn off pump Open valve on filter to drain supply line and filter 2 Grip filter housing...

Page 18: ...e Hold drill steady and drill slowly Do not damage threads or distort hole with bit 2 Take a replacement WF4065 mist emitter and start it in threaded hole Skip to Step 4 If you are unable to start mis...

Page 19: ...19 Revision date 09 21 18 113593 PAGE RESERVED FOR CUSTOMER NOTES AND RECORDS...

Page 20: ...100 14 FAG102B 8 HEX CAP 1 4X3 4 ZINC EACH 15 FAG336B 20 HEX CAP 5 16 X2 1 2 ZINC EACH 16 FAG340B 2 HEX CAP 5 16X3 1 2 ZINC EACH 17 FALB01B 8 NUT BULK 1 4 20 ZINC EA 18 FALB02B 2 NUT BULK 5 16 18 ZINC...

Page 21: ...3 13 23 22 24 ANGLE CLIP TO SUPPORT RING FOOT INSERT ASSEMBLED VERTICAL SUPPORT TO SUPPORT RING SUPPORT RING ASSEMBLED LEG TO LOWER HORIZONTAL SUPPORTS LEG TO UPPER HORIZONTAL SUPPORTS 10 10 CENTERING...