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1393G Rev 12/2020
#8610207 #8610208 #8610394
Self-Watering Metal Raised Bed
Parts List
2' x 4' Raised Bed
(2) RESERVOIRS and RESERVOIR TOPS
(1) CONNECTING TUBE
(1) FILL TUBE
(1) WATER LEVEL INDICATOR
(2) CAPS
Tools Required
Snips or shears
2' x 8' Raised Bed
(4) RESERVOIRS and RESERVOIR TOPS
(3) CONNECTING TUBES
(1) FILL TUBE
(1) WATER LEVEL INDICATOR
(2) CAPS
4' x 4' Raised Bed
(4) RESERVOIRS and RESERVOIR TOPS
(2) CONNECTING TUBES
(2) FILL TUBE
(2) WATER LEVEL INDICATOR
(4) CAPS
Assemble your Metal Raised Bed (shipped separately) according to the instructions provided, and place it
in the garden. Then, follow the instructions below to install the self-watering system.
Shown here:
2' x 4' Self-Watering
Metal Raised Bed
Shown here:
2' x 8'
Self-Watering
Metal Raised
Bed
PLEASE
RECYCLE
2.
Link RESERVOIRS with CONNECTING TUBE(S) by
sliding the
tubes fully over each port. Place inside your raised bed, add
some water, and check for leaks. (For the 2' x 8' bed you will
connect all four RESERVOIRS in a single row. For the 4' x 4' bed
you will create two pairs of connected RESERVOIRS.)
3.
Remove perforated circle in
RESERVOIR TOP(S) to create a hole
for the FILL TUBE. (Remove just
one
perforated circle for the 2' x 4' and 2' x
8' beds;
two
for the 4' x 4' bed.)
1.
Use CAPS to seal connector ports.
(Seal
one
port on
each
RESERVOIR for
both the 2' x 4' and 4' x 4' beds; seal
one
port on only
two
RESERVOIRS for
the 2' x 8' bed.)
4.
Add RESERVOIR TOPS to RESERVOIRS. Then insert FILL TUBE(S) into the holes you created
in Step 3. The FILL TUBE is notched so you can set it at multiple heights. Be sure to set it above
your desired soil planting line. Once placed, slide outer section up if needed (for additional
height), then insert WATER LEVEL INDICATOR, foam end down. You may need to trim indicator
to close cap.
Note: The WATER LEVEL INDICATOR should rise up when reservoirs are full. The
foam end, however, may become caught under the FILL TUBE during filling. If this happens,
gently jostle it free.
Filling and Planting
Fill your raised bed with a lightweight mix designed for self-watering containers, such as our Organic Self-Watering Potting Mix. Add
some compost and a slow-release fertilizer for best results. Press the potting mix into the channels in RESERVOIR TOPS to ensure
good water-soil contact. Fill the RESERVOIRS completely using the FILL TUBE. You're now ready to plant! While plants are getting
established, or in higher temperatures, water regularly from the top too.
