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Revision date: 01.13.21

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ADDITIONAL PHOTO

ATTENTION:

Reservoir and lid style shown

throughout this guide may vary. When needed,

critical dimensions are noted for hole locations.

Summary of Contents for HydroCycle 6 Pro

Page 1: ...ed to grow healthy plants without soil using mineral nutrient solutions Actual system may differ from what is shown 2021 Growers Supply All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permissio...

Page 2: ...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 MAINTEN...

Page 3: ...ome parts 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...

Page 4: ...Cover ATTENTION Reservoir and lid style shown throughout this guide may vary When needed critical dimensions are noted for hole locations WF3411 WF1386 WF2990 WF2995 and WF6717 WF2153 WF2160 111074 W...

Page 5: ...slide three 3 tee fittings onto each 96 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...

Page 6: ...hown 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 p...

Page 7: ...instructions use the 46 cross support Channels are spaced at 10 on center for the example throughout this manual 8 Slide the 46 cross support through the tee fittings at one end of each base assembly...

Page 8: ...d square 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 a...

Page 9: ...e fitting onto 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 W...

Page 10: ...positions at 8 on center along the chalk line There will be twelve 12 hole positions when completed 3 Place lid on scrap plywood or similar material for backing if desired and drill 1 3 8 holes using...

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...

Page 12: ...ERS TO FRAME 112539 Hanger 100442 1 Nut Setter FA4470 10 Tek Screw ATTENTION Install the drain manifold at the low end of the frame which has the shorter 33 1 2 leg pipes 1 A Position bottom of hanger...

Page 13: ...e Snap a line end to end 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...

Page 14: ...ON 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 corne...

Page 15: ...frame opposite the drain manifold 2 Measure approximately 9 in from each frame tee fitting and mark the position on the underside of the cross support 3 Attach one 112538 hanger in each position using...

Page 16: ...NT SUPPLY MANIFOLD 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 opp...

Page 17: ...ough if necessary Step 6 5 Remove elbow and cap and clean loose PVC debris from inside the tube and from around each grommet hole after drilling Holes must be clean and free of debris before installin...

Page 18: ...ly 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...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...98 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...

Page 21: ...eeder 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 manifol...

Page 22: ...mp 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 Always position the air pump above the n...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...rain 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 the reservoir to verify that the air is pumping...

Page 25: ...ubes 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 wate...

Page 26: ...ion knob may point up or down 2 Connect a 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 3 Open the shutoff valve on the filter...

Page 27: ...7 Revision date 01 13 21 113539 113539 FRAME SUPPORT FRAME DIMENSIONS AND VIEWS 42 on center 40 on center 42 on center Ground Level End View 40 On Center 40 On Center Leg Leg Cross Support 6 on center...

Page 28: ...pleted 112525 table Filter valve assembly pump union assembly reservoir and air pump are also visible Photo shows the supply manifold and supply tubes of the NFT system Drain Manifold Main Supply Line...

Page 29: ...29 Revision date 01 13 21 113539 ADDITIONAL PHOTO ATTENTION Reservoir and lid style shown throughout this guide may vary When needed critical dimensions are noted for hole locations...

Page 30: ...30 113539 Revision date 01 13 21 PAGE RESERVED FOR CUSTOMER NOTES AND RECORDS...

Page 31: ...31 Revision date 01 13 21 113539 PAGE RESERVED FOR CUSTOMER NOTES AND RECORDS...

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