FarmTek FodderPro 2.0 Instructions Manual Download

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Revision date: 02.16.23

111628E FodderPro 2.0

Full Feed System — Expanded

"...grow your own nutrient-rich fodder..."

Side View with Channels and Manifolds Installed

End View Shows Supply Manifold and Channels

Summary of Contents for FodderPro 2.0

Page 1: ...ll Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission 111628E FodderPro 2 0 Full Feed System Expanded grow your own nutrient rich fodder Side View with Channels and Manifolds Installed End...

Page 2: ...scribes how to assemble one 111628E FodderPro 2 0 Full Feed System Expanded If you are connecting this system to another minor adjustments must be made to some of the procedures that follow Consult th...

Page 3: ...a bottom connection To connect multiple systems plumb the main water supply to the tops of the supply manifolds only See the diagrams on the next page showing two fodder systems connected to a 2 main...

Page 4: ...Ball Valve 1 WF2391 2 x 3 4 Bushing ATTENTION WHEN CONNECTION TWO 2 OR MORE FODDER SYSTEMS TO THE SAME MAIN SUPPLY LINE YOU MUST CONNECT THE LINE TO THE TOP OF EACH SUPPLY MANIFOLD RECOMMENDED SPACING...

Page 5: ...A 73 3 4 drilled End Frame 1 111763B 70 drilled Mid Frame FA4482B Tek Screw 112502 Carriage Bolt 12 FALB08B Nut 24 FALB04B 3 8 Nuts 13 FAME09B Flat Washer 24 111906 1 Sammy for 3 8 Threaded rod 4 Comp...

Page 6: ...Actual fittings may differ slightly in appearance than those shown in the above photo Function is the same Photo shows a manifold mounting plate that differs from actual mount Use the 111906 1 Sammy f...

Page 7: ...TRAYS ON ONE SIDE OR ON THE TOP LEVEL OF THE ASSEMBLED FRAME ALWAYS PLACE HEAVY TRAYS ON THE LOWER LEVELS ON EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME NEVER REMOVE MATURE FODDER FROM TRAYS ON ONE SIDE OF THE FRAME ONLY...

Page 8: ...e these steps 1 Take the carriage bolts nuts and flat washers and assemble as shown in Figure 1 2 Assemble the two end base rails and the mid base rail as shown in Figure 2 The 3 way connector should...

Page 9: ...Slide the end of the tube into the 3 way connector of the base rail and secure using two 2 Tek screws Fig 1 2 Using the diagram to the right position the 4 way connector as shown and secure to the ve...

Page 10: ...N Install Tek screws as shown for best results and a uniform appearance Review all diagrams for clarification Complete these steps 1 Position one end support frame on a flat surface 2 Slide one S15P03...

Page 11: ...e S15P116 tube Center the connector on the tube Do not secure at this time 2 Attach one 2 way connector to each end of the tube as shown Verify that each connector is tight to the end of the tube Secu...

Page 12: ...de 3 Attach a 2 way connector to each end of the tube as shown Secure using one Tek screw for each connector Verify that the length of the assembled tube is 119 1 2 Do not install outer frame tube flu...

Page 13: ...eview all diagrams for clarification ASSISTANTS ARE NEEDED TO ASSEMBLE THE FRAME DO NOT ATTEMPT ALONE Complete these steps 1 Gather the two 2 end support frames one 1 middle support frame and two 2 as...

Page 14: ...arm S15P036 slide it through the 2 way fitting of the outer tube and into the 4 way fitting of the mid support 8 Set six 6 113157 fodder tray supports in place on each side of the mid support frame t...

Page 15: ...g is centered and secure fitting to frame tube Diagram A 12 After securing all fittings to the frame tubes lift the 113157 tray supports from the frame ATTENTION For best results mark this first set o...

Page 16: ...e adding outer frame tubes support arms and 113157 tray supports Steps 4 12 until main frame is assembled ATTENTION Be sure to mark each set of tray supports before removal so you can reinstall on the...

Page 17: ...t section to verify spacing of shelves if needed 10 between base arm Tek Screw Tek Screw 16 between support arms Install corner brace approximately 1 4 up from bottom of base tube fitting 111628C Corn...

Page 18: ...ort frame if needed NOTE Attach the low end of the strut to the mid support between the first and second tiers Attach the high end of the same strut to the end support frame between the fourth and fif...

Page 19: ...each end 2 Move to the middle support arm and check the distance between the string line and the top of the 2 way fitting NOTE Photo to the right shows a gap between the string line and the top of th...

Page 20: ...line and repeat the steps to install the additional Tek screws at each level 8 Once all middle support arms are secured to the 4 way couplers continue with the next procedure 2 Way Fitting STEP 4 Stri...

Page 21: ...e 113157 Tray Support 113157 Tray Support Bottom of Fodder Tray After setting trays channels in place adjust the positions of all 113157 supports so the vertical leg of each support aligns with the ce...

Page 22: ...ncil NOTE Center mark on top lip is shown 3 Using a drill and a 9 32 bit carefully drill a hole in the top lip of the 111030 end cap 4 Remove the loose end cap material from the drilled hole 5 Repeat...

Page 23: ...f the end caps to prevent leaks Apply the adhesive to the inside of the channel only as needed to repair leaks Verify that surfaces are dry before applying additional adhesive to seal end caps 7 Repea...

Page 24: ...emove loose material from around the holes and from inside each tube 4 After cleaning each 33 tube attach the WF6717 slip cap to the end of the tube as shown DO NOT CEMENT THE CAPS TO THE TUBES Caps m...

Page 25: ...the final short pipe section is added ASSEMBLE THE DRAIN MANIFOLD continued 3 Assembly Instructions Install lower 111906 here Diagram to the left shows how to assemble each mounting bracket The 11190...

Page 26: ...fodder channels are resting on the fodder frame slide these back and away from the drain manifold tubes until the PVC cement has dried Adjust tubes as needed before PVC cement sets up Also before cem...

Page 27: ...ube and cap and the lower tube drain end elbow and extension to complete the drain manifold Add primer and cement and secure tubes to cross fittings FOLLOW ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ON PVC CONTAINERS NOTE...

Page 28: ...18 Supply Tube w Micro Valve 14 112306 28 Supply Tube w Micro Valve 14 112307 38 Supply Tube w Micro Valve 1 112309 3 4 PVC Supply Manifold 4 106808 3 4 Pipe Hangers 4 FA4472B Tek Screws and Magnetic...

Page 29: ...es These tube assemblies can be installed before you secure the manifold to the frame Steps 3 and 4 describe the installation of the supply tubes STAND ALONE UNIT ONLY If main water line is attached t...

Page 30: ...andle the supply manifold carefully during installation to prevent damage to the supply tube fittings These can break if handled improperly Assembly Instructions Gently grip the manifold near a hanger...

Page 31: ...d 111307 38 4 Install two 2 short tubes 112305 two 2 medium tubes 112306 and two 2 long tubes 112307 at each level as shown ATTENTION FITTINGS ON MANIFOLD CAN BREAK DO NOT FORCE THE TUBES ONTO THE MAN...

Page 32: ...the 4 6 slope Depending on the slope of the floor it is possible that the levelers will be used to simply level the frame from side to side See Fig 1 ATTENTION Too great a slope can cause the seeds t...

Page 33: ...Tek screws are included to secure each tray support to the fodder system frame Before installation verify that the supports are in the desired position Install a screw at each end of the support as ne...

Page 34: ...eded to connect the timer and solenoid and to connect the supply line to the center stack of fodder supply manifold Contact your sales representative with your list of the required fittings specific t...

Page 35: ...4626 111485 S15P116 104627 111485 104626 111763B 104625 S15P116 111628D 111763A S15P116 111485 S15P036 111628C 111485 S15P116 111763A 2X 1 2 HEX NUT 104626 1 2 X 5 CARRIAGE BOLT 2X 1 2 WASHER Full Fra...

Page 36: ...6 16 10 15 3 4 1 30 4 8 36 1 8 36 1 30 1 4 S15P116 Tube 111485 2 Way Connector w Off Set 104627 4 Way Connector 104626 3 Way Connector 104625 2 Way Connector 111628C Corner Brace 111763A Tube S15P036...

Page 37: ...37 Revision date 02 16 23 111628E 1 122 4 8 57 1 8 57 1 119 7 8 111628E Quick Start Guide Side View ATTENTION Tek screw positions shown on sample frame may differ from actual frame...

Page 38: ...n position 111763B 104626 3 Way Connector 111763A 111763A FIGURE 3 Center the connector on the base rail and secure using two 2 FA4482B Tek screws Mark the center of connector FA4482B Tek Screw ATTENT...

Page 39: ...ecure at this time ATTENTION See Page 11 for additional details Fig A Pre mark tube for easier assembly Fig B Minor adjustments to the connector position will be require when setting length Approximat...

Page 40: ...40 111628E Revision date 02 16 23 111628E Quick Start Guide Basic Assembly Install so tube and 2 way fitting are flush ATTENTION See Page 13 for additional details...

Page 41: ...c Assembly Install Tek screw through fitting and into support arm Install so support arm is flush to the outside of the 2 way fitting S15P036 S15P036 Support arm is flush to the outside of the 2 way f...

Page 42: ...8C Corner Brace ATTENTION See Page 17 for additional details 10 between base arm Tek Screw Tek Screw 16 between support arms Install corner brace approximately 1 4 up from bottom of base tube fitting...

Page 43: ...16 23 111628E 111628E Quick Start Guide Basic Assembly Upper End Lower End Lower End Upper End ATTENTION See Page 18 for additional details ATTENTION Tek screw positions shown on sample frame may diff...

Page 44: ...ponents before you secure the horizontal tubes to the 111696 cross fittings only Coat the outside of one end of a tube and the inside of fitting with PVC primer and cement Slide tube into the 111696 f...

Page 45: ...lip Cap No Cement WF6717 Slip Cap No Cement 111696 Fitting 111696 Fitting WF1576 Elbow On Center Hole Spacing Use a 1 3 8 hole saw bit to drill holes in PVC tubing for channel drain elbows 8 10 1 2 10...

Page 46: ...es 28 31 for additional details 106808 Pipe Hanger Slide the 106808 hanger onto the Tek screw and attach to the frame Hanger locations are circled in the diagram below 1 Attach hangers and manifold to...

Page 47: ...hoto above shows the supply tube and micro valve as installed in the 111030 end cap View shows the inside of a fodder channel Actual fodder system may differ from what is shown in these sample photos...

Page 48: ...seeds are grown The only way to determine a regular maintenance and cleaning schedule is to closely monitor your system once it is fully functioning A clean fodder system increases fodder production a...

Page 49: ...e able to clean and maintain the system as required in the location where the fodder system will be placed What type of seed or grain will you grow Have you found a supplier for your seed grain Will c...

Page 50: ...to harvest six 6 12 GT80 premium channels per day Trial was conducted using barley grain It is expected that results will vary when different seed is used Consult the information that follows to help...

Page 51: ...ngly recommended During this time you can determine when water is needed and how much water is needed Consult the documentation included with the timer to properly set and maintain the timer Consult t...

Page 52: ...o shows the seed as it grows in the fodder channel Close up photos showing seed growth Photo shows the seed at different stages of growth Fodder is shown ready to harvest Remove the fodder from the ch...

Page 53: ...53 Revision date 02 16 23 111628E Reserved for Customer Notes and Records...

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