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FodderPro 3.0 Commercial

Feed Systems–112712

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Страница 1: ... 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 2018 FarmTek All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission Actual system may differ slightly from what is shown grow your own nutrient rich fodder FodderPro 3 0 Commercial Feed Systems 112712 ...

Страница 2: ...d or on the frame with electric power tools Use cordless battery power tools CONSULT THE SERVICES OF A QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN WHEN INSTALLING CONTROLLER ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING OR OTHER ELECTRICALLY POWERED ACCESSORIES OPEN SYSTEM The FodderPro 3 0 Commercial Feed System is an open system the water is not recycled for use in the fodder system The open system requires a water source and a drai...

Страница 3: ...128 111129 WF1330 108503 AS2162 WR4067 WR1095 110406 110414 These extra components are included in the event that damage occurs to the supply manifolds during installation or use To install remove the original damaged part and install the new components See procedure later in this guide WF6990 PVC Cement and 113372 Purple Primer PVC PRIMER PVC CEMENT Follow all directions printed on pvc primer and...

Страница 4: ... Read the documentation included with your controller to properly set watering cycles A single controller is sufficient for multiple systems Components and materials needed to connect fodder system to main water supply and to connect controller to solenoids are not included Additional purchase required WATER PRESSURE To ensure proper operation of the drippers and to prevent fitting leaks the follo...

Страница 5: ...avers or pour small concrete slabs level with the finished grade to support the frame tubes 1 Review the diagrams to determine the overall footprint of this system and prepare the site for frame assembly See diagram below 2 Begin by separating the steel frame tubes according to part number and length Each tube has a specific position on the frame 3 Next review the diagrams on the following pages t...

Страница 6: ...rizontal Tube Mid 112772 5 16 x 3 Flathead Bolt FAG338 5 16 x 3 Hex Cap Bolt FAME51B 5 16 Flat Washer Complete these steps 1 Identify and collect the parts needed to assemble the 35 tray pod frame See diagram to the right 2 Install the levelers at the bottom of each vertical frame tube See Procedure 2 3 Assemble the front drain end and back supply end main frames See Procedure 2 4 Assemble the cen...

Страница 7: ...zontal Tube Mid 112772 5 16 x 3 Flathead Bolt FAG338 5 16 x 3 Hex Cap Bolt FAME51B 5 16 Flat Washer BACK FRONT FD15VMGL08575S1 85 3 4 FD15LMGL06900S1 69 FD15HMGL06400S1 64 FD15HMGL06400S1 64 FD15CMGL05750S1 57 1 2 FD15VMGL07225S2 72 1 4 General Frame Assembly Information Complete these steps 1 Identify and collect the parts needed to assemble the 28 tray pod frame See diagram to the right 2 Instal...

Страница 8: ...and adjusted Brace frame before cable installation Complete these steps to install each 112477 insert 1 Slide one 112477 insert into the bottom of a vertical end frame tube Tap gently with a small hammer if needed to seat in place 2 Secure using a 112838 Tek screw Install screw through frame tube and wall of the 112477 insert 3 Adjust the FAH337B bolt so that it is fully turned into the threaded p...

Страница 9: ...x 3 flat head bolt to attach the end frames to the center frames Large hole in frame tube should be visible during frame assembly Tighten all connections IMPORTANT After assembling the frame sections as shown in Procedures 2 4 set the frame in position and complete Procedure 5 to level and plumb the frame before assembling the next pod Do not allow the frame to stand without the cables installed a...

Страница 10: ...D ASSISTANCE Complete these steps 1 Attach the top 108503 brackets to the frame approximately 1 above the top of the second level frame tube Use a Tek screw and FAME51B flat washer to secure each bracket to the center of the vertical frame tube 1 2 Take the first cable assembly fully open the turnbuckle without disassembling it and hook it to one of the installed 108503 brackets 3 Take an AS2162 s...

Страница 11: ...e snug Do not overtighten Doing so will strip the threads from the hole 7 Repeat these steps to install the remaining cable assembly for the first pod frame 8 After installing both cable assemblies evenly tighten each turnbuckle to remove cable slack If you run out of turnbuckle adjustment and slack remains loosen the turnbuckle and lower the 108503 bracket on the frame Retighten to remove slack 9...

Страница 12: ...ng to ensure that the string line is level c Measure from string to the frame tube Dimension to be 3 Adjust frame levelers if needed to achieve the 3 slope Review the diagrams on this page and complete these steps 1 Place a level along each vertical support on the cable side of the frame and tighten or loosen the cable turnbuckles as needed to plumb the corner supports Tighten turnbuckles evenly S...

Страница 13: ...ll levelers are locked in place For improved stability avoid fully extending the levelers 6 Assemble and set the next pod in position and repeat this procedure Procedure 5 7 After all pod frames are assembled set in place leveled and plumbed install the 112770 finishing plug in the top of each vertical frame tube 8 Continue with the installation of the gutters and downspouts Install one 112770 fin...

Страница 14: ...ns and identifies where to install each gutter type Required parts FGS01L06325F Gutter A Pods FGS01R06325F Gutter B Pods FGS01L07925F Gutter Pod C 112838 10 x 1 Tek Screws 100442 Tek Screw Driver psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 Supply Manifold Side of Fodder System Drain Side o...

Страница 15: ...ach pod level 5 Remove the trays and drive a 112838 Tek screw through the gutter and into the frame tube at the locations chosen in Step 4 6 Repeat this procedure to install all remaining gutters 7 Continue with the installation of the downspouts STEP 5 STEP 4 STEP 6 STEP 3 Set trays on frame to judge where to install fasteners to secure gutter to frame Slide trays back from gutter to allow for th...

Страница 16: ... 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 Supply Manifold Side of Fodder System Drain Side of Fodder System Downspout Downspout Downspout Required parts 112838 10 x 1 Tek Screws 100442 Tek Screw Driver FAPA15 U Clamp FDSBRKT Downspout Bracket FDS01L069 Downspout Circles show location of the u clamps for each downspout W...

Страница 17: ...that u clamp is snug to the underside of drain elbows as shown 3 Hold downspout Mark lower bracket location at second level from bottom 4 Place FDSBRKT bracket against frame and align bolt holes with marks 6 Using 100442 driver install a 112838 Tek screw in center hole of bracket 5 Verify that bracket position allows for installation of fasteners in each hole 7 Repeat to attach remaining FDSBRKT f...

Страница 18: ...talled at the corner of the fodder system are the same as those installed elsewhere on the system In such cases the outer elbows of the downspout will remain unused The drain elbow at the bottom of each downspout see circle remains free to remove or change the position of angle In most instances downspout elbows seen in left photo are tight to the underside of the gutters Slight variations may occ...

Страница 19: ...Each manifold supplies water to 21 trays The standard 112712 system is designed to harvest 21 trays each day Continue with the procedures that follow to assemble and attach the supply manifolds to the frame ATTENTION During assembly first attach the manifold trunk to the frame Position the 106807 pipe hangers as shown to ensure they do not interfere with the manifold fittings Identify horizontal m...

Страница 20: ...oints in the direction the water flows See Procedure 11 to adjust and set the water pressure Complete this procedure to assemble the gauge and regulator portion of the supply manifolds Use Diagram A to complete the assembly Wrap all threaded fittings 4 5 times with WR1095 tape before assembly Wrap threads in a direction the will not allow the tape to unwind when fittings are assembled There are se...

Страница 21: ...1 Wrap the threads of the fitting at the end of the manifold trunk with thread tape 2 Attach a gauge and regulator assembly to the manifold trunk Tighten until snug 3 Repeat steps to attach all remaining gauge and regulator assemblies to the remaining manifold trunks psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 STYLE 1 FPT1H105 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 STYLE 2 FPT2H105 ...

Страница 22: ...Nut Setter A C D B STYLE 2 TRUNK FPT2H105 STYLE 1 TRUNK FPT1H105 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 A C D B To set initial height align trunk end with top of vertical frame tube when attaching trunks to frame Minor height adjustments are made during the manifold branch and wire hanger installation steps See dashed line in photo B Install lower clamp D of each manifold tight to the undersi...

Страница 23: ...0 40 20 60 80 100 1 Tray 1 Tray 1 Tray 2 Tray 2 Tray 2 Tray 3 Tray 3 Tray 3 Tray 3 Tray 5 Tray Pod 4 Tray Pod 4 Tray Pod 4 Tray Pod 4 Tray Pod Wrap the threaded end of each manifold branch tube with thread tape before attaching it to the manifold trunk After installing the manifold assemblies apply thread tape to the fitting at the end of each horizontal branch tube and attach tubes to each manifo...

Страница 24: ...threads with thread tape Tighten tube connection until snug Do not overtighten Install so dripper nozzles point straight down to tray position Install Manifold Branch Tubes INSTALL MANIFOLD BRANCH TUBES continued psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 2 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 4 4 Tray Pod 4 Tray Pod psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 4...

Страница 25: ...ch tubes and hangers Install Manifold Branch Tubes INSTALL MANIFOLD BRANCH TUBES continued psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 5 ATTENTION During hanger installation ensure that the horizontal tubes remain level Adjust manifold assemblies up or down as needed Release pipe hangers for easier adjustment Exercise caution Drippers are fragile Install hangers See procedure...

Страница 26: ...ngle channel as shown NOTE The on floor drain channel helps direct drain water away from the fodder system to a predetermined location Additional materials may be needed to achieve the desired results Contact your sales representative to purchase additional channels splices and end caps if needed Complete these steps to assemble the drain channel 1 Gather the parts shown at the right 2 Using the p...

Страница 27: ...n water supply to the assembled fodder system Do not turn water on until the WR1220 solenoids are set See Procedure 11 on next page 4 Enlist the services of a licensed professional electrician to connect the main power to the controller and the controller to the solenoids Consult the documentation included with the controller to properly connect it A single controller is sufficient for multiple sy...

Страница 28: ...ghten Photos above identify the different parts of the WR1220 solenoid valve Butterfly Valve Pressure Control Butterfly Valve Electrical leads to energize solenoid Water Flow Arrow Bypass Lever Bypass lever set at 12 o clock 5 Turn butterfly valve counter clockwise and set the desired water pressure 20 psi 45 psi ATTENTION To prevent damage to the drippers water pressure should not exceed 45 psi 6...

Страница 29: ... the broken adapter is pushed into tube align replacement 110414 adapter with hole in pvc tube and gently grip with adjustable pliers as shown below in Photo 1 Assure the adapter is straight in line with the axis of hole 3 Gently squeeze pliers until adapter is seated and locked into pvc tube 4 Align tapered end of the 110406 emitter with new adapter as shown in Photo 2 and press the emitter into ...

Страница 30: ...embly psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 Full Frame View Outside to Outside Frame Dimension Approx 29 3 Outside to Outside Frame Dimension Approx 72 ...

Страница 31: ...0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 Supply End Back Drain End Front Outside to Outside Frame Dimension Approximately 29 3 Downspout Downspout Downspout ATTENTION The supply manifolds and drippers are not shown in the drain end diagram On Floor Drain Channel ...

Страница 32: ...32 112712 Revision date 09 21 18 Side View Frame Height Back Approximately 87 Frame Height Front Approximately 73 ...

Страница 33: ...are on Frame A and Row 3 is on Frame B During assembly position these manifolds as shown See diagrams on the next two 2 page that show which trays are watered by which supply manifold Dashed lines above show division of trays as controlled by each solenoid Dashed line to the right show each vertical row of trays psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 Two 2 vertical rows of trays Frame A One 1 vertical row of trays...

Страница 34: ...si 0 40 20 60 80 100 Style 1 supply manifolds water three 3 trays per level positioned on the same pod frame Style 2 supply manifolds water three 3 trays per level positioned on adjacent pod frames two 2 trays on one 1 pod and one 1 tray on the adjacent pod Tray Tray Tray Tray Tray Tray POD FRAME POD FRAME ...

Страница 35: ...N Each solenoid controls water to three 3 rows of trays for a total of 21 trays Fodder system is designed to harvest 21 trays each day psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 Solenoid E Solenoid F psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 psi 0 40 20 60 80 100 ...

Страница 36: ...rea that is separate from the operating fodder system General Growing Tips Despite the factors that must be addressed before you begin using your fodder system these general tips will help you get started Water Quality Clean water is a must If you can t drink it don t use it If you are not sure about the water quality have it tested Water Temperature Keep the water temperature constant and in the ...

Страница 37: ...37 Revision date 09 21 18 112712 Additional Photo Full System ...

Страница 38: ...38 112712 Revision date 09 21 18 Additional Photo Full System ...

Страница 39: ...39 Revision date 09 21 18 112712 Additional Photo Full System Photo left shows the lower end of supply manifold Photo above shows the manifold branch tubes as secured using the 113100 wire hangers ...

Страница 40: ...m Photo left shows downspout and installed trays Photo above shows seeded trays and gutter end of the system When properly installed curved end of each tray allows water to flow easily into gutter Photo below shows close up of gutters and downspout drain elbows ...

Страница 41: ...41 Revision date 09 21 18 112712 PAGE RESERVED FOR CUSTOMER NOTES AND RECORDS ...

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