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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

Summary of Contents for HIVE 2

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY GUIDE If we look after the bees they will look after us and the honey really is an amazing bonus AUSTRALIAN MADE FLOW HIVE 2 CEDAR 6 7 FRAME PAULOWNIA 6 FRAME ARAUCARIA 6 7 FRAME FLOW HIVE 2...

Page 2: ...ents to ensure that your assembly goes smoothly To assist you in identifying the parts for each of the major components we have included a pictorial guide at the beginning of each set of instructions...

Page 3: ...The brood box end panels can be distinguished from the Flow Super front panel by the inclusion of an extra set of pilot holes on the finger joints see images below The Flow Super side panels can be e...

Page 4: ...olony 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 in...

Page 5: ...e shingle screws on slight angle 1 Screw the roof rails and gables together using the square drive bit and square drive screws as shown The Flow logos face toward the outside Match the slope of the ra...

Page 6: ...logos face toward the outside Match the slope of the rails with the slope of the gable The angle should align at both ends The roof rail end that aligns with the rear gable shorter gable has a second...

Page 7: ...e You may wish to apply a suitable timber finish before installing windows and latches 6 Remove protective plastic film from both sides of the observation windows and line up with the 6 pilot holes At...

Page 8: ...ogether in the centre of the box with any extra space spread evenly across both outside edges 1 Dry fit the 2 brood box side panels and 2 brood box end panels together as shown If finger joints are ti...

Page 9: ...nd use the assembly tool and square drive bit to secure your base square drive screws Take care to stop when the head is almost flush with the wood surface If using a drill be careful not to overtight...

Page 10: ...ersink facing outward against the shelf bracket and attach to the vertical edge as shown Phillips head screws and Phillips head driver bit 2 Make sure the large hole on the bracket mount goes at the b...

Page 11: ...imal honey harvesting You can adjust the front height of your hive to create the optimal slope for harvesting by either attaching the supplied footblocks or optional leg kit to the base The inbuilt sp...

Page 12: ...s a good indication the honey is ready for harvest For more hints on capping and harvesting visit our Beginner Beekeeping Series at www honeyflow com beginner videos Attach your harvesting shelf brack...

Page 13: ...VIDEOS BEGINNER VIDEOS MEET THE BEEKEEPER honeyflow com assembly honeyflow com beginner videos honeyflow com mtb BEE PART OF OUR COMMUNITY For beekeeping info and assembly instructions go to www hone...

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