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Summary of Contents for Viking GCV12 Series
- Page 1 Use/Install GUIDE Under-counter Micro Green & Herb Cabinet GCV12...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS UNPACKING AND INSPECTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INSTALLATION & STARTUP 6-11 PROGRAMMING 12-13 SETTING UP YOUR GROWING CYCLES FUNCTIONS OF THE ZONE SCREEN FUNCTIONS OF THE MAIN RESERVOIR SCREEN PLANTING & GROWING GROWING GUIDE GROWING DO’S AND DON’TS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 18-19... -
Page 3: Features And Specifications
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS Your Viking Range, LLC Micro Green & Herb Cabinet provides a self-contained environment that is ideal for growing herbs, micro greens and even edible flowers. The lights produce the proper spectrum and an irrigation system delivers water and nutrients to the plants. -
Page 4: Unpacking And Inspection
(15) days from the date the delivery was made to you. Be sure to retain the container for inspection. Viking Range, LLC cannot assume liability for damage or loss incurred in transit. Freight damage is not covered under warranty. We will, however, at your request, supply you with the necessary documents to support your claim. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
CAUTION: Purchase supplies and seeds from reputable suppliers and follow instructions for proper safety and growing. Viking Range, LLC assumes no liability for conditions resulting from improper growing, maintenance and safety. Follow all safe food handling practices when growing and harvesting. -
Page 6: Installation & Startup
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Installation procedures must be performed by a qualified technician with full WARNING: knowledge of all applicable electrical and plumbing codes. Failure could result Risk of personal injury in personal injury and property damage. If necessary, contact a licensed electrician to install an appropriate 15 amp IMPORTANT: electrical circuit with correct NEMA receptacle. - Page 7 CUTOUT DIMENSIONS...
- Page 8 START-UP Note: the cabinet must be plugged in or wired and plumbed by a professional technician to all applicable local and state plumbing and electrical codes. When you power up the unit in, it will turn on and you will see the startup screen (A). The unit runs diagnos- tics and start-up functions while this screen is visible.
- Page 9 START-UP (continued) CALIBRATE THE pH SENSOR Fig. 1 Access the Remove the lower grow drawer to access the reservoir (Fig.1) water reservoir; the Locate the pH sensor probe on the right side of the reservoir (Fig.2) sensor will be on Fill one cup of water, one cup of pH buffer #4 (Fig.
- Page 10 START-UP (continued) CALIBRATE THE TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS) SENSOR (EC 1000 PPM solution required) Remove the lower grow drawer to access the reservoir (Fig.1) Locate the TDS sensor probe on the right side of the reservoir (Fig.2) 3. Fill one cup of water, and one EC 1000 PPM solution water Fig.
- Page 11 START-UP (continued) PRIMING THE IRRIGATION PUMP Fig. 1 Access reservoir (Fig. 1) If present, remove the bottom grow tray Slide out drawer to access the reservoir Fill reservoir Make sure that the unit has been connected to the water and power according to local codes From the HOME screen, press SET UP, SET RESERVOIR, AUTO ON, FILL Wait until the reservoir is full with water.
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Page 12: Programming
SETTING UP YOUR GROWING CYCLES Note: The cabinet must be plugged in or hard wired and plumbed by a professional technician. Follow these steps to set up your cabinet for the first time. GCV12 2 zones SET UP THE DATE AND TIME On the home screen, press the date/time in the upper right hand corner. -
Page 13: Programming
SETTING UP YOUR GROWING CYCLES (continued) PROGRAMMING LIGHTING AND WATERING CYCLES You can change the lighting and watering cycles for specific seeds, or new seeds that are not in the default programming cycles. EDIT CYCLES From the HOME screen (A), press SET UP. On the SET UP SCREEN (B), press EDIT PLANTS. From the SEED LIST SCREEN (C), Select a plant and then the cycle will appear for that zone. -
Page 14: Setting Up Your Growing Cycles
SETTING UP YOUR GROWING CYCLES TO START A GROWING CYCLE On the HOME screen, select a seed for the zone you have just planted (Fig. 1), and you will enter the screen with the settings for that zone (Fig. 2). Press START CYCLE (may also say RESTART CYCLE if the same cycle has been started in the past) and a cycle will begin. -
Page 15: Planting & Growing
LETS’ GROW! PLANTING & GROWING Planting and growing is easy. Follow these simple instructions. See the growing guide for specific plants on the next page. Please refer to the Growing Guide and Growing Tips on pages 16-17 for successful growing and harvesting of specific plants. ... -
Page 16: Growing Guide
GROWING GUIDE Seed Sowing Amount Dome On Time Grow Time Watering Harvest Yield seeds per 10”x20” (germination) (harvest) Schedule¹ (soil) per Tray* NOTE: If sowing multiple varieties tray of seeds in the Amaranth 2 tsp 2-3 days 2 weeks 1 every 4 days 3 oz (95g) same growing zone, set watering... -
Page 17: Growing Do's And Don'ts
GROWING DO’S AND DON’T’S DO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY Keep the room temperature between 55°F and 90°F (13°C and 32°C), and the humidity level in the cabinet between 30 and 60%. DO KEEP IT CLEAN Keep your growing environment clean. Clean the reservoir, reservoir filter and growing shelves every month accord- ing to the cleaning instructions on pages 17-19. -
Page 18: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MANTENANCE CLEANING THE RESERVOIR & IRRIGATION SYSTEM Make sure cabinet is connected to city drain and water. If you are not hooked up to a drain and city water you will need to manual- ly drain and fill the cabinet; if this is the case, connect the drain fitting to a hose that runs to a drain or sink. Do not activate the DRAIN function until you have a place to drain the water with a hose to a sink or drain, observing all municipal codes. - Page 19 CLEANING AND MANTENANCE (continued) CLEANING THE GROWING DRAWERS Clean your grow drawers between each harvest. However, keep a close eye on the environment and immediately clean any mold or organic matter. Do not use any chemically damaging or toxic cleaning products such as bleach. Do not use stainless steel cleaner on the interior of the cabinet.
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Page 20: Periodic Maintenance Procedures
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES INSIDE THE RESERVOIR A. DRAIN, CLEAN AND FLUSH RESERVOIR (Monthly) SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 17 B. CHANGE FILTER (30-45 days*—more often in areas with hard water; filter is washable for extended use) Locate the filter (large blue or white canister in the reser- voir) and unscrew the canister counter clockwise. -
Page 21: Replacing The Lights
REPLACING THE LIGHTS Occasionally you may need to replace a light bulb. It is a simple process, similar to changing the bulb on an aquarium hood. For part number, see the list on page 26. NOTE: T5 growing lights running at the default Push up and back over time of 18 hours per day is considered high use notch in back of cabinet,... -
Page 22: Sanitation And Food Safety
SANITATION AND FOOD SAFETY GUIDELINES For your health and safety, please read the information Using Calcium Hypochlorite below regarding sanitation, safe growing and food Rate: 3 ounces calcium hypochlorite in 1 gallon of warm safety. water. Mix thoroughly and soak seed for 20 minutes. Rinse seed thoroughly in clean water, then finish soaking time, if Micro greens and herbs are not sprouts, but rather, baby required, in clean water. -
Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions & Troubleshooting
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & TROUBLESHOOTING How much soil should I put in my trays? You should fill each tray 1/2 to 3/4 full with sterile potting soil. Make sure the soil is well moistened, but not overly muddy or soupy. See Resources page 25 for some brands we have found to be high quality soils. For seeds with a shorter life cycle like pea shoots, radishes, wheatgrass (1-2 weeks), 1/2 full is adequate. -
Page 24: Micro Green Problems
MICRO GREEN PROBLEMS WHITE MOLD Identification Remedy White mold looks like a spider web crawling Make sure your trays are CLEAN before across the surface of the growing media. It starts you plant out in one area in a small, wispy ball and then ... -
Page 25: Resources
RESOURCES The growing cabinet comes with a starter set of domes and trays. An optional starter kit is available and includes growing trays, domes, mats, sifter, TDS calibration solution, PH kit, hydrogen peroxide, 20 gallon plastic tub (for mixing/sifting soil) and measuring syringe (for adding nutrients). -
Page 26: Resources
Hydroponic Trio™ * Do not use solutions intended for swimming pools. These are not safe for plants. * This is not a compete list or an endorsement of these products. Brands are trademarked and not affiliated with Viking Range, LLC... -
Page 27: Replacement Parts, Wiring & Plumbing Diagrams
REPLACEMENT PARTS - GCV12RSS & GCV12LSS MICRO GREEN & HERB CABINET COMPONENTS 120V, 1.6 A Part Number Description Part Number Description 18616-0451 power supply, 12 VDC, 120 VAC 18050-0051 leveling bolt 18616-0438 Isolation board 18310-0209 22” drawer slide 18616-0425 cable, HUBA press transmitter 29038-5154 18”... - Page 28 CAUTION: Use only (OEM) original equipment manufacturer replacement parts. Using unauthorized parts may cause serious injury or damage to the cabinet. Replacement parts should be installed by a qualified service technician. Contact Viking Range Preferred Service at 888-845-4641 with your model and serial number for replacement parts.
- Page 29 CAUTION: Use only (OEM) original equipment manufacturer replacement parts. Using unauthorized parts may cause serious injury or damage to the cabinet. Replacement parts should be installed by a qualified service technician. Contact Viking Range Preferred Service at 888-845-4641 with your model and serial number for replacement parts.
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Page 30: Service Information
Clearly describe the problem that you are having. If you are unable to obtain the name of an authorized service agency, or if you continue to have service problems, contact Viking Range at (888) 845-4641 or write to: VIKING RANGE, LLC... -
Page 31: Warranty
Micro green and herb cabinets and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*†‡, are warranted to be free from defec- tive materials or workmanship in normal residential use for a period of two (2) years from the date of original retail purchase. Viking Range, LLC, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any part which fails or is found to be defective during the warranty period. - Page 32 Viking Range, LLC 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, call 1-888-(845-4641) or visit the our web site at vikingrange.com in the US or brigade.ca in Canada (103117) 065974-000 EN...