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COMPONENTS OF A FLOW HIVE 2
ROOF
INNER
COVER
with plug
FLOW
SUPER
QUEEN
EXCLUDER
BROOD
BOX
with brood
frames
Flow Key
access
cover
Tray
Vented
cover
Latch
Latch
Rear
window
cover
Rear
window
HARVESTING
SHELF
BRACKETS
(optional)
Side observation
window
Side observation
window cover
Your Flow
Frames will
sit in here
BASE
LEG KIT
(optional)
• It is important to read all instructions before assembling, however,
if you’re like most of our Flow team, you may find our assembly videos
extremely helpful. These can be viewed at www.honeyflow.com/assembly
• If you are unfamiliar with constructing beehives, you may like to
ask a friend or someone from your nearest beekeeping club to help.
• If short on time, the Flow Super can be constructed at a later date,
as this will not be added to your hive until your colony is well
established in the brood box.
• Timber is a natural product and will expand and contract in different
climate conditions.
• Don’t be alarmed if you have extra screws and hardware as we have
included spares.
• When fastening the square drive screws, stop when the screw head
is still slightly proud of the box to avoid splitting the timber.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
(NOT SUPPLIED)
• Hammer (for brood
frames)
• Non-toxic wood glue
• Suitable wood finish
(see page 19). Many
customers find it useful
to apply this finish
before adding windows,
latches and knobs.
• Carpenter’s square
(optional)
• Clamps 41cm and 51cm
(optional)
• Power drill (optional)
use only with low
torque setting. Must
be used with care to
avoid splitting the
timber.
TOOLS INCLUDED FOR ASSEMBLY
*PLEASE NOTE
: The assembly tool is located
in the super hardware pack along with drive
bits. Additional drive bits are located with
the brood hardware kit.
Assembly tool
(L - wrench)
Sandpaper
No.2
Phillips
head
drive bit
No.2
square
drive
bit
Roof
alignment
block