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- Page 1 User Manual Version 2.0...
- Page 2 Your GrowBox will do much of the work and save your time in the process of growing a crop of up to 50 plants. It is a tool to grow plants from seeds to harvest, simply and in a clean environment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
C: Optional......................18 C1. Regrowing..................18 C2. Growing Sprouts................19 C3. Climbing Plants..................21 C4. Insect Protection................22 D: Maintenance....................23 D1. Change Water..................23 D2. Check EC & pH................25 D3. EC / pH Meter Use and Calibration..........26 E: ........................27 E1. Troubleshooting................27 E2. GrowBox Q&A................28 Register with OPCOM...................29... -
Page 4: A: Assembly
User Manual GrowBox A: Assembly: Please check all accessories listed here before starting setup. 1-1. Main Body - pre-assembled parts Growing Plate (OANS01A) Control Box (OAEE08A) Water Level Indicator (OANS03A) Water Filter (OAMS01A) Dosing Cup Pump (OANS01A) (OAEE01A) 1-2. Lighting support kit... -
Page 5: Accessories
• Please use dry hands when taking out seed capsules. • Use OPCOM Farm grow kit supplies for best results. OPCOM cannot guarantee the results of seeds from other sources. • A germination rate of seeds of 70% ± 10% is normal (depending on varietal of plant). -
Page 6: Description
User Manual GrowBox 2. Description Control Box Pump Water Tank Sprout Area Climbing Tube Holes x 4 Growing Plate Dosing Hole Adjustable Lamp Holder x 4 Support Arms x 4... -
Page 7: Caution
User Manual GrowBox 3. Caution °C Under °F 30%-85%RH Keep indoors Please use LED Growth Lamps Designed for at room temperature under 200W. Unplug unit indoor use only. 41-90 °F (15-32°C). when changing LED Growth Lamps. To avoid electric shock, Mind children's use of unit, Unplug unit if not in use. -
Page 8: Set Up Process
User Manual GrowBox 4. Set up Process Please visit the GrowBox page at www.opcomfarm.com/growbox, or scan the QR code on the right, to watch the assembly video. Step 1. Using two people, remove the main unit from the box. Pick up the unit from the bottom side and place on a flat surface. - Page 9 User Manual GrowBox Set-up Instruction Step 3. Install the Long and Short Tubes REMIDER Insert tubes into sockets, ensuring that the holes line up. Use the included screws and screwdriver. Do not use power tools as this may damage the plastic.
- Page 10 User Manual GrowBox Set-up Instruction Step 4. Install the LED Growth Lamps Screw four LED Growth Lamps into holder clockwise. Tighten until snug, but not too tight. Note Lamps can be replaced by other brands of E26 lamp ( less than 200 W ) to accommodate plant varietals' special needs.
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Page 11: Preparing
User Manual GrowBox 5. Preparing Step 1. Add Water Add water until the water level indicator floats to the top. You will need approximately 3.96 gallons. Do not overfill. Make sure that the Growing Plate is resting against the main body and not floating on the water. - Page 12 ( 0H / 24H) Normal 12 cycles/day AUTO 24 cycles/day High Duty Cycle 4 cycles/day Low Duty Cycle 2 cycles/day Pump 0 cycles/day * 30 mins/cycle Note Please power and turn on GrowBox at 6-9 AM to meet daytime / night cycle time.
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Page 13: B: Planting
User Manual GrowBox B: Planting B1. Sowing Stage Stage Time afer planting Note Pump ・Remove the top half of the seed capsules. Sowing Day 0~ Day 7 ・Check the sprout every day and make Stage (Starting to sprout) sure the sponges are always wet. - Page 14 User Manual GrowBox Plant Size Very Large Sponge Number Planting number How to Set up 2. Wet the sponges in the water at the Sprout area and gently squeeze to make fully wet.
- Page 15 User Manual GrowBox Step 2. Seed Sowing If using OPCOM Farm seed capsules: 1. With completely dry hands, take out seed capsules from capsule bottle. 2. Insert seed capsules vertically halfway into the middle of each cross-opening in the seedling sponge.
- Page 16 User Manual GrowBox Step 4. Cover the sprout cover for 0-7 days for sprouting and ensure sponge wet during this stage.
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Page 17: B2. Seedling Stage
User Manual GrowBox B2. Seedling Stage The seedling stage should give young plants the best conditions to start their growth. Please refer to the instruction below. Stage Time afer planting Note Pump ・Ensure seeds germination rate>70%. Seeding Day 7~ Day 14 ・In each sponge, keep strong plants and... -
Page 18: B3. Growing Stage
User Manual GrowBox Step 2. Adjust the Lamps. Ensure the whole growing plate are covered by LED light. B3. Growing Stage Stage Time afer planting Pump Note ・When young plants grow to 3-4 inches Growing After Day 14 Auto Auto Stage height, change control box to AUTO mode. -
Page 19: B4. Grow To Harvest
User Manual GrowBox B4. Grow to Harvest Once a week, check the water level and refill as needed. Also test the water's pH and EC levels and adjust as necessary. For more information, see pages 21-22. Below are images of what to expect as your plant progresses through the growth stages. - Page 20 User Manual GrowBox Harvest When plants have reached full growth, you can enjoy your harvest. If plants start getting crowded and interfere with each other, harvest the large ones, to give the others more space to grow to full size.
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Page 21: C: Optional
User Manual GrowBox C. Optional C1. Regrowing 3-4 weeks (50 plants) 5-6 weeks (25 plants) For certain plants like lettuce, you may be able to get a second growth cycle and harvest by cutting the leaves off for consumption and keeping the roots in the reservoir. - Page 22 User Manual GrowBox C2. Sprouts Process °F / 40°C) 1. Put seeds in a bottle of warm water (max:105 for 12~24 hours to start the process. Please change the water at least one time. 2. Take the black sprouting sponge (OAMS02A) and place it in the Sprout Area. The sponge should be fully wet.
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Page 23: C2. Growing Sprouts
User Manual GrowBox 8. Growing Sprouts 4. Cover the seeds and sponge with the Sprout Cover (OAAS04A). 5. After 1 days, check the status of your sprouts. If they are varietals such as sprouting beans which have no edible green parts, keep covering it with the Sprout Box. -
Page 24: C3. Climbing Plants
User Manual GrowBox C3. Climbing Plants Install Climbing Arms for Vining Plants Push Step 1. Press climbing tube holder (OANS04A) onto the two short support tubes (OAAS02A). Step 2. Insert the four climbing tubes 2 (OANS05A) from the top. Adjust The Height Of Support Arms For Higher & Climbing Plants 1. -
Page 25: C4. Insect Protection
User Manual GrowBox C4. Insect Protection Set Up Insect Net With normal light arms. 1. Cover the entire unit with the insect net and make sure. all openings are blocked. (OAAS05A). With extended light arms. 2. Close the front opening after you have setup the net. -
Page 26: D: Maintenance
User Manual GrowBox D. Maintenance D1.Change Water Change water after each cycle, and clean the Appliance. If the water appears clean, then you can reuse the water with nutrient solution for another cycle. If you see dirt or algae, it is time to change the water and clean the unit. Follow the steps below: 1. - Page 27 User Manual GrowBox 6. Put draining tube into a container or bucket to empty tank. 7. Plug Pump power cable into Control box and put pump into the water. 8. Plug the unit into an AC outlet and press POWER ON. The pump will turn on and water will drain out of the unit ,after about 10 minutes.
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Page 28: D2. Check Ec & Ph
User Manual GrowBox D2. Check EC & pH In order to keep good growing conditions, check and adjust EC/pH weekly. Please maintain EC between 1000-2000μS/cm (=1.0-2.0 ms/cm) 0.4-0.6 0.6-0.8 0.8-1.0 1.0-2.0 Status over (add 3pcs) (add 2pcs) (add 1pcs) Standard range... -
Page 29: D3. Ec / Ph Meter Use And Calibration
User Manual GrowBox D3. EC / pH Meter Use and Calibration The pH and EC meters come with a convenient, protective bag that you can hang by your GrowBox. pH meter EC meter Usage : Remove the protective cap. Turn the meter on by sliding the black button to the left. -
Page 30: E1. Troubleshooting
After a minute with water running through the pump, this should be reduced. ☑ Too low of a water level in your GrowBox may have resulted in air entering pump. Over time this may shorten the life of the pump. Please maintain correct water level at all times. -
Page 31: E2. Growbox Q&A
Q3 : When should the climbing tubes be used? A3 : The climbing tubes is an optional function for your GrowBox, and you will only need to install the climbing kit when growing tall plants and vining plants like tomatoes. For these plants, the climbing tubes can be used to support the plants as they grow. -
Page 32: Register With Opcom
Please register with www.opcomfarm.com to receive tips and ideas on how to grow a variety of vegetables, sprouts, herbs and fruits using your OPCOM Farm appliance. We are continu- ously adding more usage ideas to our website, as part of OPCOM Farm’s mission to provide you with tools to source healthy, clean, living foods.
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