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ASSEMBLY

FLOW SUPER ASSEMBLY

SUPER HARDWARE PACK – ACTUAL SIZE

2 x Flow Super side panels 

with observation windows

1 x Flow Super front panel

1 x metal bracing strip

1 x Flow Key access cover

1 x rear fixed panel

1 x rear window cover

1 x rear window latch

4 x acrylic frame spacers

PARTS

1.  To attach the acrylic frame spacers to the left and 

right side panels, remove the plastic film and line up 

with the pilot holes on the inside ends of the super 

side panels. 

2.  Affix spacers (Phillips head driver bit and the frame 

spacer screws). 

•  Face countersink bevel outwards to house screw 

shape. 

3.  Dry fit the 2 super side panels, super front panel and 

rear fixed panel together as shown. 

•  If finger joints are tight due to expansion or 

contraction, use the sandpaper (supplied) to adjust. 

•  Make sure the 6 pilot holes surrounding the window 

face the inside of the box. 

•  Do not screw the rear window cover in place as 

this piece will be used to gain access to the Flow 

Frames.

4.  Hold the finger joints tightly together (clamp optional) 

and use the assembly tool (square drive bit and square 

drive screws) to secure through the pilot holes. Take 

care to stop when the head is flush with the wood 

surface.

 If using a drill, be careful not to overtighten 

or the wood may split

.

5.  To affix the metal bracing strip, turn the super upside 

down. Align the metal strip with the notch on the 

bottom of the side panels. Screw in to place using the 

assembly tool (Phillips head driver bit and two metal 

bracing strip screws) Optional: Pre-drilling may avoid 

splitting the wood.

Note: 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. Attach the acrylic windows (using the Phillips 

head driver bit and window screws) to the inside of 

the box. 

Do not use a drill for this step as it is easy to 

overtighten and crack the acrylic window)

.

7.  Affix the 2 brass L screws into the pilot holes (by 

hand) on either side of the observation window on the 

outside of the box. Wind in until they almost scrape on 

the external box side. 

8.  Locate the 2 observation window covers and 2 brass 

knobs. Affix the knob using the brass knob screw and 

tighten by hand until the head of screw is flush with 

the wood. You can now put the window covers in 

place using the brass L screws to secure them.

9.  Place a spring onto the rear window latch screw and 

use the screw to affix (Phillips head drive bit) the rear 

window latch onto the rear fixed panel of the super at 

the pilot hole. The spring will prevent over-tightening 

of the screw and allow this latch to move easily.

10.  Place the Flow Key access cover above the rear fixed 

panel, and turn the rear window latch to secure it in  

to place.

11.  When you install your Flow Super make sure to place 

the queen excluder between the brood box and super 

(see establishing colony configuration pg.16). We have 

plenty of resources online to help give guidance on 

when to add your Flow Super. 

2 x  springs

3 x brass knob screws

3 x brass knobs

21 x square drive screws

2 x observation windows

2 x window covers

4 x brass L screws

21 x window/ 

frame spacer screws

1 x rear window latch screw

2 x metal strip screws

Do not 

screw this 

cover in 

place

Attaching 

acrylic 

frame 

spacers

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...

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