Step 4.
Insert a Phillips-head bolt through the top
bolt hole of the A1 Side Frame into the Pulley Bar
(Fig. 3). Do this on both ends of the A3 Pulley Bar.
Now fully tighten all the bolts on the frame.
Step 5.
Insert the six End Plugs into the square
ends of the Frames and use a hammer to tap them
into place. Place the Poly Tray on the table between
the A2 Bars. You are now finished assembling the
frame.
Ball Chain Assembly
Step 6.
Attach a Chain Connector to all the Split
Rings (Fig. 4). If necessary, use pliers to pry open the
Split Rings. (Needlenose pliers work best.)
Step 7.
Connect a Ball Chain to each Chain
Connector on the Large Split Rings only. The last ball
of each chain will “snap” onto the connector (Fig. 4).
Step 8.
Take the loose end of one Ball Chain and
thread it through the top Guide Hole on the A1
Frame (Fig. 5). Direct the loose end of the chain over
the lip of the pulley inside the A3 Pulley Bar.
If this
proves difficult, attach a twist-tie or wire to the end
of the chain to help lead the chain over the pulley.
Repeat this step to attach a Ball Chain to the other
end of the A3 Pulley Bar.
Step 9.
Attach a Chain Connector and Small Split
Ring to the end of each hanging Ball Chain (Fig. 5).
Step 10.
Place the Light Fixture, right side up, on
the Poly Tray. Orient the power cord to one side of
the frame.
Step 11.
Find the two slots with the “T”-shaped
tabs in the top of the Light Fixture. Hook the Small
Split Rings around the “T”-shaped tabs (Fig. 6).
Adjusting the Fixtures
Step 12.
Check the Ball Chains to make sure
they are correctly positioned and move freely over
the pulleys.
Step 13.
Carefully adjust the height of the Light
Fixture one side at a time. To do this, pull the chain
out of the Guide Hole horizontally. This will allow
you to adjust the height with the least amount
of resistance and protect the Guide Holes from
abrasion (Fig. 7).
Step 14.
After you’ve raised the Light Fixture to
the desired height, bring the chain down to meet the
Cleat. “Lock” the chain into place by allowing it to
wedge up into the grooves of the Cleat, then release
the chain (Fig. 7).
To remove the chain from the Cleat, pull it
down and out, then adjust the height of the
Fixture by pulling the chain in or out of the Guide
Hole in a horizontal direction.
For greater stability,
you may support the fixture or hold onto the
frame with your other hand hand as you work the
Ball Chain.
A3 Pulley Crossbar
with pulley
Ball
Chain
Pulley
Bolt
Guide
Hole
A1 Side
Frame
Fig. 3
Large
Split
Ring
Chain
Connector
Ball Chain
Fig. 4
Pulley
Ball
Chain
Fig. 5
Chain
Connector
Small Split
Ring
Guide Hole
Cleat
A1 Side
Frame
A3
Large
Split
Ring
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Thread Ball Chain through guide
hole and over pulley.
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Ordering Information
SunLite
®
Gardens
Accessories
#34-808 SunLite Floor Model Garden
#33-706 Power Strip and Timer
#34-807 SunLite Tabletop Garden
#33-867 Soil Heating Cable
#34-809 SunLite 2-Tier Garden
#32-573 APS Starter Kit
#34-810 SunLite 3-Tier Garden
#34-811 Complete SunLite Garden
Replacement Lighting
#34-745 4-ft SunLite Bulbs, set of 3
To place an order, please call us or visit our web site for current prices.
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Water and Humidity
Seedlings and other plants that are placed
close to warm fluorescent lights will require
watering daily or every other day to keep the soil
from drying out. If you’re using our Accelerated
Propagation System (APS), check the water level
in the reservoir twice a week.
Your houseplants may require less water if
they are placed further away from the light fix-
tures (room temperatures can also affect how
frequently you have to water). Generally, water
houseplants once or twice a week, allowing the
soil to dry between waterings.
Many plants, including most orchids, require
high humidity as well as adequate water. You’ll need
to pay more attention to this when they’re growing
under lights. To create a humid environment, fill a
shallow tray with gravel or marbles, set the orchid
pot on top and then cover the gravel with water.
The water will evaporate around the pots to create a
more humid environment. You may need to experi-
ment for the first few weeks to determine a good
watering schedule.
Getting the Most From Your Lights
• When the ends of a fluorescent light tube
darken, it means that the light is aging. Light
output from an old tube can be less than half that
of a new tube. Replace the light tube when this
occurs.
• An accumulation of dust and dirt can dramat-
ically reduce the amount of light your plants
receive. Be sure to clean your fluorescent tubes
monthly with a soft dry cloth.
• T-8, 32-watt fluorescent light tubes can
provide many years of use (up to 24,000 hours);
however; when it comes time to dispose of light
tubes, please do so responsibly. Dispose of light
tubes at your nearest waste recycling center.
Guaranteed Easy-to-Grow Plants
You can grow almost any plant under lights if
temperature and humidity are right! Garden new-
comers will have good success with easy-to-grow
seeds like zinnias, marigolds, tomatoes, and
cucumbers. Easy-care plants include: begonias,
ferns, geraniums, oxalis, jade, philodendrons, and
all types of succulents. If you like the cactus mem-
bers of the succulent family, they’re some of the
easiest of all!
Care Instructions
•
To clean the SunLite Garden frame, unplug the
unit first, then gently wipe the frame with a damp
cloth.
•
Clean the fluorescent Light tubes monthly with
a soft dry cloth. An accumulation of dust and dirt
can dramatically reduce the amount of light your
plants receive.
