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Revision date: 02.16.23
Quick Start Guide: Additional Channel Photos & Maintenance
111303 Seed Screen
INSTALL THE 111303 SEED SCREEN
The 111303 seed screen is designed to help prevent seeds from
washing into the drain manifold and floor drain. Before spreading
the soaked seed into each tray, insert a screen into the outlet of
each fodder channel as shown. Screen is held in place by friction
and is not threaded into the outlet.
Remove the screen before you harvest the fodder to prevent
loosing it. Screen can be cleaned with the same bleach solution
used to clean the fodder trays.
Slide the screen back into the channel once it has been cleaned.
Basic Maintenance
The fodder system requires regular maintenance and cleaning. The duration between the maintenance and cleaning sessions, however, depends on how
and where the system is used and what 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 and reduces loss due to mold and other harmful biological and
environmental factors.
Below are a few suggestions to help maintain and clean the fodder system:
• Check all fittings and channels to ensure there are no leaks. Repair or replace damaged parts immediately. Seal all leaks when found.
• Clean and disinfect the fodder channels after each harvest. System is designed so channels can be removed and cleaned. Use a 10:1 mixture (water/
bleach) to disinfect the channels when cleaning. Be sure to rinse thoroughly to remove the cleaning solution before using the channels.
• Periodically remove the ends of the horizontal drain manifold tubes and clean the entire drain manifold using the bleach solution mentioned above to
prevent unwanted growth of loose seeds, bacteria, fungus, and mold. The entire drain manifold should be disinfected regularly to prevent odor.
