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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
GC52
Model
Number
Number of
Growing
Zones
Capacity
10”x20”
Trays
Overall Dimensions
Caster
Size
Leg
Height
Shipping
Weight
Height Depth Width
GC52
10
20
79” (2007 mm)
28-1/4” (718 mm) 66-3/4 (1695 mm) 3” (76 mm) 4” (102 mm) 550 (249 kg)
The GardenChef provides a self-contained environment that is ideal for growing herbs and micro greens. The lights pro-
duce the proper spectrum and an irrigation system delivers water to the plants. The automated system provides every-
thing the plants need to grow year round and right in the kitchen. It is preprogrammed for the growing needs for common
herbs and microgreens. You can customize the growing conditions for other plants as needed.
CONSTRUCTION...
Welded & riveted
double wall, non-insulated cabinet con-
struction.
CABINET MATERIAL...
430 series
stainless steel exterior; 301 series interi-
or with reflective finish
BASE FRAME...
12 gauge stainless
steel full depth bolsters.
CASTERS...
3” diameter polyurethane
casters. All swivel; front casters fitted
with brakes.
LEGS…
4” Adjustable legs for leveling
DOORS...
Single panel tempered glass
doors set in extruded aluminum frame.
Magnetic gasket. Full length integrated
door handles.
HINGES…
Adjustable edge mount hing-
es with chrome plate finish.
GROWING DRAWERS...
Removable
growing drawers, equally spaced with 7”
growing height. Stainless steel construc-
tion with drainage holes in rear for ebb
and flow irrigation. Each drawer will ac-
commodate two standard 10” x 20” flats
with 5” greenhouse domes for sprouting.
Includes one set of growing trays and 5”
domes.
CONTROLS...
Touchscreen programma-
ble digital controls with automated light-
ing, watering, temperature and humidity
control. Pre-programmed default settings
to grow most seeds. Settings are pro-
grammable for a variety of other seeds.
Fixed lockout code.
ENVIRONMENT...
Digital controls for
automatic light, watering schedule and
humidity levels for growing. Temperature
based on ambient room temperature.
WATERING SYSTEM...
Automatic wa-
tering on an hourly basis. Cabinet must
be connected to pressurized water line
and have a dedicated drain tile or open
drain line. Cabinet comes with pump to
eject excess water after/during watering.
Watering is programmable for each pair
of drawers in 5 zones.
RESERVOIR:
Waste water collection
only. 3/8” NPT fill and drain connections.
Drain ejector pump activated via
touchscreen control.
GROWING LIGHTS...
Equipped with 18”
T5 high output fluorescent light fixtures.
Each fixture includes an integrated elec-
tronic ballast, 6400°K lamp with a nano-
tech reflector for maximum reflection.
Lights imitate the suns’ rays for optimum
growing. Removable opaque polycar-
bonate shields. Fully programmable light
cycles for the left and right sides.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS...
GC52 operates on 120 volts, 4.5 amps,
60 Hz, single phase. 6’ rubber cord with
3 prong grounding plug. NEMA 5-15P.
ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS...
Starter kit: includes growing trays,
mats, domes, sifter, hydrogen per-
oxide, 20 gallon plastic tub, measur-
ing syringe
230 volt, 2.3A, 50/60 Hz
CE operation
Default Programs:
Watering Cycle: Once every 4 days
Watering Time: 5 Minutes
Daylength: 18 Hours (lights on each day)
Standard 169
UL 1951
