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DIMENSIONS

11291950 51" W x 80" H x 118" L*

*Dimensions have been rounded and are approximate.

Dimensions are of the frame only; they do not include

adjustable feet or pvc plumbing and fixtures.

HydroCycle Vertical

NFT Lettuce & Herb

Systems

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Страница 1: ...ensions have been rounded and are approximate Dimensions are of the frame only they do not include adjustable feet or pvc plumbing and fixtures HydroCycle Vertical NFT Lettuce Herb Systems 2021 Growers Supply All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission ...

Страница 2: ...y Repair all leaks immediately If system is moved inspect all parts and connections before reassembling and use For replacement or missing parts call 1 800 245 9881 for assistance Important Information SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Wear eye protection Wear gloves when handling metal pipes Use a portable GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter when working with power tools and cords UNPACK AND IDENTIFY PARTS Th...

Страница 3: ...not be shown To prevent mixing of fittings select only those that are needed for each procedure Keep all fittings in the shipping bags until they are needed 106808 3 4 Hanger 112539 2 Hanger 111047 110725 Air Pump 113536 Pump 110091 Clear Vinyl Tubing WR1095 Tape 112838 Tek Screws FALB34B 112772 112770 100442 113030S01 112477 FAME51B FAG338B 110077 115 Gallon Reservoir Porthole Cover Reservoir Cov...

Страница 4: ...2153 WF1530 WF6717 WF3310 WF3316 WF2392 WF2160 WF1320 111046 WF1023 WF6682 WF1386 WF8582 WF6990 PVC Cement and 113372 Purple Primer PVC PRIMER PVC CEMENT Follow all directions printed on pvc primer and cement containers Purple color of primer does not fade Use caution during application to reduce spills and over application at joints Prime all joints before assembly ...

Страница 5: ...side tubes and connect these to the corner tubes using the 112772 flat head bolts to assemble the first side frame 4 With assistance set the assembly aside and repeat the steps to assemble the remaining side frame 5 Once both identical side frames are assembled position these opposite each other See diagram below 6 Continue by installing the adjustable feet Procedure 2 Top view showing two assembl...

Страница 6: ...ll screws through leg tube and wall of the 112477 insert Install screws to the left or right of the centerline of the leg tube to prevent hitting the threaded shaft of the adjustable foot 4 Adjust the 113030S01 foot so that it is seated against the threaded plate of the insert and nut See diagram 5 Continue with the main frame assembly Procedure 3 Complete these steps 1 Add one FALB34B nut to the ...

Страница 7: ...th assistance stand the two side frames as shown Fig 1 2 Select four 4 of the remaining frame tubes FD15CMGL04800S1 and place two of these at each end of the side frames FAME51B FAG338B FIG 1 3 Using the FAG338B 5 16 x 3 hex head bolts and FAME51B flat washers attach cross braces between side frame tubes Fig 2 at each end FIG 2 48 Cross Brace FD15CMGL04800S1 48 Cross Brace FD15CMGL04800S1 FAG338B ...

Страница 8: ...s braces between the side tubes at each level using the hex head bolts and flat washers 5 Complete the frame assembly by installing the 112770 finishing plugs Check all fasteners to ensure they are all tight 6 Continue with the next procedure FAME51B FAG338B 112770 FAG338B FAME51B 112770 1 Assemble Frame ...

Страница 9: ... you are using the WF6682 elbows that do not have threads Do not use the WF6692 elbow 5 Once all end caps and drain elbows are in place carefully flip all channels over so the bottom is facing up and the open top is down 6 Apply the 112509 adhesive along the edges to secure end caps to each 10 channel Photos show an end cap with an outlet Secure the plain end caps in the same manner ASSEMBLE 11707...

Страница 10: ... 112539 hangers here Channel Support Tube Horizontal Frame Brace Horizontal Frame Brace Channel Support Tube Channel Support Tube Channel Support Tube End View of Main Frame A B Low End of Drain Manifold 1 4 to 3 8 down from top of tube Install hanger flush to inside of vertical tube B Vertical Tube Install hanger flush to inside of vertical tube Install hanger flush to top of support tube High En...

Страница 11: ...er on the pvc pipe as shown Marks are used to realign pipe with the hangers after drilling 3 At one end of the pipe measure 5 1 4 in from the hanger and mark This is the position of the first drain hole 4 From the mark in Step 3 measure and mark the on center locations for the drain elbows of all channels See diagram for on center dimension 53 5 1 4 5 1 4 7 1 2 7 1 2 7 1 2 7 1 2 7 1 2 1 Step 2 Mar...

Страница 12: ...w driver to release the hanger jaws Hangers will release easily Be careful not to damage the locking teeth of the hanger jaws 4 Assemble and Attach 2 PVC Drain Manifold Center Line Photo shows using a step bit to drill holes in the pvc pipe Photo shows using a hole saw bit to drill holes in pvc pipe 6 After drilling the pipe remove all pvc debris and clean inside the tube If pipe was drilled on th...

Страница 13: ... right diagram below Dry fit all components before you permanently secure with pvc primer and pvc cement Apply primer and cement to each component and assemble Allow cement to set ATTENTION Do not cement the WF6717 slip caps to horizontal tubes Caps are removed to periodically clean drain manifold as needed 10 Continue with tank preparation High end of drain manifold Low End ATTENTION Do not cemen...

Страница 14: ...sign and position Drill one 2 1 2 drain hole in corner STEP 2 Drill holes for air pump tubes using a 5 16 drill bit Drill cover off reservoir Photo show drain hole in reservoir lid Move cover off reservoir Place on support to drill the 2 1 2 drain hole Photo shows sample reservoir with drain hole in lid Actual lid and reservoir may differ x Actual lid and reservoir may differ slightly from what is...

Страница 15: ... surface of the reservoir Dashed line outlines area for bulkhead fitting 4 Attach the WF2392 bushing 111302 extension and 111303 screen to the threaded body of the bulkhead fitting Hand tighten until snug 5 Attach the bulkhead assembly to the reservoir Hex nut and thin flat washer are outside the reservoir Tighten until snug using large adjustable pliers 6 Continue with the next procedure WF2392 B...

Страница 16: ... 5 16 hole in each lid where plant hole is closest to the end See the diagram that follows Keep lids in the same group when completed Hole Centered Lids are designed with off set holes for improved plant growth During installation alternate lids as shown Before snapping lids onto the channels drill the nutrient tube holes at one end of each lid A B Photo shows lids installed so plant holes are off...

Страница 17: ...k screws and 100442 driver Do not overtighten 5 Next add a lid to each channel and arrange on the assembled frame as shown Wipe the shavings from each lid top side and underside before sliding the lid onto the channel Position all nutrient tube holes opposite the drain elbow of the channel 112838 Tek Screw 106808 Hanger 6 Continue with the assembly and installation of the nutrient supply manifold ...

Страница 18: ...ION Cut the 3 4 pvc pipe short enough to allow approximately 1 2 clearance at each end when fittings are installed One 1 Upper Supply Manifold Elbow at each end Three 3 Lower Supply Manifolds Tee at one end elbow at the other Upper Supply Manifold Lower Supply Manifold Lower Supply Manifold Lower Supply Manifold 2 Snap the upper manifold into place on the frame Remove cross brace if needed for eas...

Страница 19: ...cation for each channel on each manifold pipe Mark holes in the center of the manifold pipe After holes are marked mark each fitting to more easily reassemble the manifolds after drilling the holes and cleaning the pipe 6 Once the manifolds are marked carefully remove each manifold from the frame Use a small screwdriver to carefully release the jaws of the pipe hangers If desired mark the frame le...

Страница 20: ...TRIENT SUPPLY MANIFOLDS CONTINUED ATTENTION Grommet fit should be snug If grommet seems loose or slides into hole with little effort verify you have drilled holes using a 3 8 bit Grommets will leak if hole diameter is too large 11 Apply pvc primer and pvc cement to each end of one manifold pipe and reassemble the manifold using the fittings for that pipe Use the marks to position the fittings as t...

Страница 21: ...peat to install all remaining valve assemblies Valves will all be at the same end when manifolds are attached to the frame 15 Snap upper manifold and first lower manifold assemblies into place Measure length needed for first vertical pvc pipe and cut a piece of 3 4 pvc pipe to that length Remember to allow enough length for pipe to connect two supply manifolds Do not cut the pipe too short Dry fit...

Страница 22: ...nifold as needed 17 Continue working down the end frame and adding the 3 4 vertical manifold pipes Dry fit all pipes before applying the pvc primer and cement 18 Reinstall frame cross brace if needed 19 Continue with the next procedure Step 17 Step 18 Step 18 Step 19 Reinstall cross brace ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL NUTRIENT SUPPLY MANIFOLDS CONTINUED PVC Cement PVC Primer PVC Cement PVC Primer PVC Cemen...

Страница 23: ...icro valve in the tube Cut the tube in two at that position See photo upper right for a complete assembly 4 Slide the two pieces of tubing onto the 111047 micro valve 5 Move to the assembled frame and slide one end of a tube assembly into a grommet in the manifold Wet the tube end for easier installation 6 Take the free end of the same tube and slide it into the hole of the channel lid Review the ...

Страница 24: ...ieve the required slope 4 Level the frame side to side after setting end to end slope 5 Recheck the frame slope Verify that ends are level Tighten the lock nuts to secure feet 8 LEVEL FRAME AND SET SLOPE Level Frame and Set Slope To ensure that water flows through and properly drains from the plant channels a 3 slope toward the drain end of the system is required Frame must also be level from side...

Страница 25: ...he pump Center reservoir so bulkhead fitting points toward the supply manifold end of the frame WF1530 Fr om Pu m p WF1530 WF2160 WF3310 WF3410 WF1530 WF1023 WF2153 3 4 PVC 3 4 PVC WF1320 tee fitting at the end of the pvc manifold Water Flow A WARNING All electrical wiring to be completed by a qualified electrician according to recognized local building codes WF1530 water flow Supply Manifold End ...

Страница 26: ...to drain tubes and fittings See below ATTENTION Do not cement the extension tube that extends through the lid from the WF1576 elbow Extension tube must remain free to remove for routine tank maintenance 3 Allow the cement to set and continue with following procedure Assemble and Attach 2 PVC Drain Manifold WF1576 No Cement Cement A shrink holes WF1576 WF1576 Cement A WF1576 Minimum 6 tube Tube sho...

Страница 27: ...o for stone position opposite the water pump 3 Place the reservoir cover on the reservoir and feed the tubing up through the access holes and connect the free end of each tube to the air pump ATTENTION Always position the air pump above the nutrient level to prevent siphoning of the reservoir ATTACH THE AIR PUMP AND AERATOR STONES Attach 110091 tube to air stone 110077 Air Stone 4 Place the air pu...

Страница 28: ...above the water level Vibrations of the pump can cause it to move Make sure the pump does not fall into the reservoir or other liquids 13 Once the system is checked and all adjustments made it is ready for use WARNING KEEP ALL ELECTRICAL CORDS AND CONNECTIONS OUT OF RESERVOIR CONSULT THE SERVICES OF A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO ADEQUATELY AND SAFELY CONNECT PUMPS TO POWER ALL ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS SHA...

Страница 29: ...inspect the inside of the tube Clean the drain tube by pulling or pushing a brush or cloth through the it Rinse with clean water NOTE Do not allow debris from the drain tube to contaminate the contents of the reservoir Remove extension tube before cleaning 6 With the pump off disassemble the filter and clean the screen and housing Reassemble for use See procedure in the right column For best resul...

Страница 30: ... a garden hose to the shutoff valve of the filter Place the end of the hose in a bucket or run it to the desired location 2 Open the shutoff valve on the filter and turn the pump on to pump out the reservoir Turn off the pump once the reservoir is empty 3 Clean reservoir Repeat steps to pump it out if needed 4 Close the shutoff valve 5 Remove the hose and clean the filter See previous page for fil...

Страница 31: ...31 Revision date 09 20 21 11291950 Quick Start Guide Sample System Fully Assembled ...

Страница 32: ...0 21 Length Approximately 118 frame only Side View Frame Approximately 24 actual distance depends on adjustable feet settings 16 16 16 Height approximately 80 no feet Width Approximately 51 frame only End View Frame Frame Dimensions ...

Страница 33: ... Tube FD15LMGL11500S2 80 Corner Tube FD15VMGL08000S4 112772 5 16 x 3 Flat Head Bolt FAME51B FAG338B Use this hex bolt and washer combination for all cross brace connections Use this flat head bolt for all vertical corner tube connections ATTENTION The vertical tubes include holes of two different diameters Install the larger hole to the outside to allow the flat head bolt to sit flush with the tub...

Страница 34: ...34 11291950 Revision date 09 20 21 Supply Drain Manifolds Only Supply Drain Actual fitting configuation may differ depending on overall layout pump position and personal preference Diagram not to scale ...

Страница 35: ...4 Supply Manifold with Channels WF4130 1 WF2153 1 WF3310 1 WF1530 1 106808 106808 WF1530 106808 WF1320 3 WF4130 3 4 PVC PIPE WF4130 3 4 PVC PIPE WF4130 3 4 PVC PIPE WF1530 1 111047 Micro Valve 111046A Tubing 111046A 115820 Grommet 3 4 PVC Manifold ...

Страница 36: ...iew 2 Drain Manifold with Channels WF1576 WF1576 WF1386 WF6717 4 Assembled Channel 112539 8 WF1576 111560 2 PVC PIPE 111560 2 PVC PIPE Reservoir with Lid Minimum 6 tube Tube should extend through lid at least 2 but remain above solution level ...

Страница 37: ...37 Revision date 09 20 21 11291950 Side View with Channels 113537 WF3310 WF3316 WF3310 WF2153 WF2153 WF1320 WF1530 WF6667 WF1023 113536 WF2160 WF3410 Bulkhead Fitting WF2193 Adapter ...

Страница 38: ... the open position during system operation Never close valves when system is in use Actual tank and pump may differ from example shown ATTENTION Actual tank may differ from example shown Pipe length and position of components depends on assembly Completed assembly of actual system may differ from the example shown in photos throughout this guide ATTENTION Pump shown may differ from actual pump Con...

Страница 39: ... Photos ATTENTION Photo shows a system with the 112920 light kit installed Contact your sales representative to purchase a light kit for your system Actual tank and plumbling components may differ from those shown in the photo Assembly is similar ...

Страница 40: ...40 11291950 Revision date 09 20 21 PAGE RESERVED FOR CUSTOMER NOTES AND RECORDS ...

Страница 41: ...41 Revision date 09 20 21 11291950 PAGE RESERVED FOR CUSTOMER NOTES AND RECORDS ...

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