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- Page 1 111628M FodderPro 2.0 Micro System "...grow your own nutrient-rich fodder..." *Actual system may differ slightly from what is shown. ©2018 FarmTek ® All Rights Reserved. Reproduction is prohibited without permission. Revision date: 09.25.18...
- Page 2 READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing the 111628M FodderPro 2.0 Micro System. When properly assembled and maintained, this product will provide years of reliable service. This guide includes important information needed to safely assemble and maintain the system. Read these instructions before you begin.
- Page 3 Connecting a Stand-Alone Unit to a 3/4" Main Supply Line 111628M FodderPro 2.0 Micro System includes all the components to assemble the main fodder frame, 6' channels, drain manifold, and supply manifold. Additional components needed for the system are not included and require an additional purchase. These components—required, recommended, and optional—are noted in the diagram below.
- Page 4 Important Information PICTORIAL GUIDE The following graphics and photos will help identify the different parts of the fodder system. (Some parts may not be shown.) Quantity when noted is in ( ) following the stock number. 111907 FA4482B FA4472B (6) 112502 Carriage Bolt (8) Tek Screw Tek Screw...
- Page 5 Important Information PICTORIAL GUIDE (continued) 106808 (3) WF3311 (1) 3/4" Ball Valve WF6682 (16) WF6717 (9) 2" Slip Caps WF2990 (1) 3/4" Slip Cap 111030 (16) 111029 (16) 112509 (3) End Cap No Outlet End Cap w/ Outlet Adhesive WF6990 PVC Cement 113372 Purple Primer...
- Page 6 Important Information SPECIAL NOTES AND CAUTIONS The support frame for the 111628M FodderPro 2.0 Micro System is designed to save assembly time and to better serve your growing needs. Before you begin, read the information that follows. CAUTION! DO NOT CLIMB ON FRAME!
- Page 7 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Base Tubes with Adjustable Levelers Consult the Quick Start section of this guide for an overview of the system and additional diagrams. Gather the parts and complete the steps that follow to assemble the two end frames. Required parts for base tubes and levelers: •...
- Page 8 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Support Frames Gather the parts and complete the steps that follow to assemble the two (2) support frames. Required parts for each support frame: • (1) Assembled base rail (from previous page) • (4) 104627 4-Way Connectors •...
- Page 9 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Attach Support Arms (End Frames) Gather the parts and complete the steps that follow to attach the support arms to the assembled end support frames. Required parts: • (2) Assembled end support frames (from previous page). These include the longer 111628A base rail.
- Page 10 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Two (2) Base Rails Gather the parts and complete the steps that follow to assemble the two (2) long base rails. Required parts for each base rail: • (1) S15P048 Square Tube (plain) for base rail •...
- Page 11 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Outer Frame Tubes Gather the parts and complete the steps that follow to assemble the outer frame tubes. Required parts for each outer frame tube: • (1) S15P048 Square Tube (plain) for base rail • (2) 111485 2-Way Square Tube Fittings •...
- Page 12 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Assemble Frame Gather the different assembled components and complete the steps that follow. Required parts for this procedure: • (2) Assembled End Support Frames • Assembled base rails (2) and assembled outer frame tubes (8) •...
- Page 13 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Assemble Frame—continued 5. Secure the tube to the support arms of each end support frame. See insert below. 6. Continue adding outer frame tubes until the main frame is assembled. 7. Verify that all Tek screws are installed to secure fittings and support tubes.
- Page 14 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Assemble Frame—continued 8. Next, install all 111628MC corner braces. NOTE: These braces include pre-drilled mounting holes that mirror the spacing of the individual levels. If the holes don't match the spacing of the shelves, flip the brace end- 111628MC Corner for-end.
- Page 15 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE ALL 6' FODDER CHANNELS: 111582Z6 Required parts: 111029 End Cap • 111030 End Cap (plain) ATTENTION: Complete this procedure for the 111030 • 9/32" Drill Bit and Drill plain end caps only. Do not drill holes in the 111029 end caps, which have an outlet.
- Page 16 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE ALL 6' FODDER CHANNELS: 111582Z6 Required parts: • 111029 End Cap (w/outlet) and 111030 End Cap (plain); 111582Z6 GT80 NFT Channels @ 6' long (each) 111030 • 112509 Instant Adhesive Complete these steps: 1. Place one 6' channel (111582Z6) on a flat surface for assembly. Cover the assembly surface if needed to protect it from the adhesive.
- Page 17 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE THE DRAIN MANIFOLD Required parts: • 111560 2" PVC Pipe, WF6717 Slip Caps, and 111696 DRAIN MANIFOLD – Double Hub (Cross Fitting) CENTER STACK • 111906 1" Sammys and 111907 Conduit Hangers • FAK26 Threaded Rods and FALB04B Nuts For best results, use a step bit if available to drill the holes in the pvc •...
- Page 18 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE THE DRAIN MANIFOLD — continued 7. Once the PVC cement sets, take the center stack and attach it to the drain end of the assembled frame using the 111906 Sammys, 111907 conduit hangers, 3/8" threaded rods, and 3/8" nuts. Tighten hangers just enough to hold stack in place. Stack will be adjusted (up or down) once the horizontal drain tubes are installed.
- Page 19 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE THE DRAIN MANIFOLD — continued 8. Next, take the prepared 24" tubes with the caps and verify that each cap is installed at the end of the tube closest to the first drain hole. 9. Attach the tubes to the manifold stack. Coat outside of tube end and inside of cross fitting with PVC primer and cement and insert end into an open socket of cross fitting.
- Page 20 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE THE DRAIN MANIFOLD — continued 11. Place the 6' channels on the frame if needed and adjust the entire drain manifold (up or down) to allow the channel drain elbows to be placed inside the horizontal tubes. Tighten the hanger bolts.
- Page 21 Assembly Instructions INSTALL THE SUPPLY MANIFOLD Required parts: In the locations shown on the • (8) 112305 (18" Supply Tube w/ Micro Valve) diagram (lower-left), 100442 FA4472B Tek predrill a mounting • (8) 112306 (28" Supply Tube w/ Micro Valve) Driver Screw hole using an...
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Assembly Instructions ATTENTION: Handle the supply manifold carefully during installation to INSTALL THE SUPPLY MANIFOLD — continued prevent damage to the supply tube fittings! These can break if handled improperly! Actual manifold and system may differ from what is shown. 2. - Page 23 Assembly Instructions INSTALL THE SUPPLY MANIFOLD — continued ATTENTION: Handle the supply manifold carefully during installation to prevent damage to the supply tube fittings! These can break if handled improperly! Gently grip the manifold near a hanger and push toward the frame to lock the manifold in the hanger.
- Page 24 Assembly Instructions Wet the end INSTALL THE SUPPLY MANIFOLD — continued of the supply tube. 3. Next, locate the supply tubes with micro valves. There are two different lengths for this fodder system–112305 (18") & 112306 (28"). 4. Install two (2) short tubes (112305) and two (2) long tubes (112306) at each level as shown.
- Page 25 Assembly Instructions SET THE PROPER SLOPE (3"- 4") OF THE FODDER FRAME To ensure that water flows through and properly drains from the fodder channels, a 3"- 4" slope toward the drain end of the system is required. Frame must also be level from side-to-side when viewed from the end. The 111628M fodder frame is equipped with three (3) sets of levelers—one set at each of the vertical frame assemblies.
- Page 26 Assembly Instructions TEST SUPPLY MANIFOLD AND CHECK FOR LEAKS Complete these steps: 1. Verify that the lower drain tube of the drain manifold is positioned to direct water to the required floor drain. 2. Check all supply tubes with micro valves and verify that the 3" extension tube is inserted into the drilled hole of each 111030 end cap. See page 16. 3.
- Page 27 111628M Quick Start Guide: Full Frame Assembly Full Frame View S15P027 S15P048 111485 S15P027 111485 111485 111628MC 104627 104625 S15P048 111628A 104626 104625 1/2" X 5" CARRIAGE BOLT 104626 - (2X) 1/2" WASHER - (2X) 1/2" HEX NUT Revision date: 09.25.18 111628M...
- Page 28 111628M Quick Start Guide: End Frame Assembly 111628MC 111485 2-Way Corner Brace Connector w/ Off-Set S15P027 Tube 104627 S15P048 4-Way Tube Connector 104625 " " 104626 111628A 2-Way 3-Way Tube Connector Connector 4 " " 10" 48 " " 10" 50"...
- Page 29 111628M Quick Start Guide: Basic Assembly ATTENTION: See Pages 7-9 for additional details. FIGURE 1: Assemble levelers as shown. 104626 3-Way Connector 111628B S15P027 S15P027 111628A FIGURE 2: Assemble base rails as shown. The 3-way connector is loose at this point. Levelers should be finger-tight to allow for adjustments once the system is assembled and in position.
- Page 30 111628M Quick Start Guide: Basic Assembly ATTENTION: See Page 10 for additional details. Open end of connector S15P048 Base Rail Open end of connector ATTENTION: See Page 11 for additional details. S15P048 Base Rail Fig. A: Pre-mark tube for easier assembly.
- Page 31 111628M Quick Start Guide: Basic Assembly ATTENTION: See Page 12 for additional details. Install so tube and 2-way fitting are flush. Revision date: 09.25.18 111628M...
- Page 32 111628M Quick Start Guide: Basic Assembly ATTENTION: See Page 13 for additional details. Install Tek screw through fitting and into support arm. Install so support arm is flush to the outside of the 2-way fitting. 111628M Revision date: 09.25.18...
- Page 33 111628M Quick Start Guide: Basic Assembly ATTENTION: See Page 14 for additional details. 11628MC Corner Brace Screw 10" between support arms Screw 8 1/4" between 11628MC base & arm Corner Brace Corner brace installed flush with bottom of frame. Revision date: 09.25.18 111628M...
- Page 34 Quick Start Guide: Additional Drain Manifold Photos Photos on this page show the assembled drain manifold as attached to the frame. (Manifold can be assembled on a flat surface and then attached to the frame to allow easier adjustment of the manifold height on the frame if desired.) Dry fit all manifold components before you secure the horizontal tubes to the 111696 cross fittings only.
- Page 35 Quick Start Guide: Additional Drain Manifold Photos & Diagram ATTENTION: See Pages 17-20 for additional details. For best results, use a step bit if available to drill the holes in the pvc tubing. Drain Manifold On-Center Hole Spacing: Use a 1-3/8"...
- Page 36 Quick Start Guide: Supply Manifold Photo & Diagrams ATTENTION: See Pages 21-24 Slide the 106808 for additional details. hanger onto the Tek 106808 Pipe Hanger screw and attach to the frame. Hanger locations are circled in the diagram below. Supply Manifold 1.
- Page 37 Quick Start Guide: Supply Manifold Photos Photo shows the supply manifold and attached supply tubes. Top of manifold is sealed with a WF2990 slip cap cemented in place using PVC primer and cement. Water supply line is attached to bottom of manifold. Photo above shows the supply tube and micro valve as installed in the 111030 end cap.
- Page 38 Quick Start Guide: Additional Channel Photos & Maintenance INSTALL THE 111303 SEED SCREEN The 111303 seed screen is designed to help prevent seeds from washing into the drain manifold and floor drain. Before spreading the soaked seed into each channel, insert a screen into the outlet of each fodder channel as shown.
- Page 39 111628M Quick Start Guide: General Information Mold Growth General Startup Controlling mold growth is important if you want to produce healthy and safe Many factors must be considered before you begin growing fodder in your fodder. Here's one way to help keep your system mold-free: new system.
- Page 40 General Growing Tips Design Yield Test Using Barley Seed* The 111628M FodderPro 2.0 Micro System is designed to harvest two (2) Despite the factors that must be addressed before you begin using your 6' GT80 premium channels per day. Trial was conducted using barley fodder system, these general tips will help you get started: grain.
- Page 41 The photos on this page show fodder at various stages of growth. The design of the fodder system shown in these photos differs from the 111628M FodderPro 2.0 Micro System. Photos are included for reference only. Use the following steps as a basic guide to get started. These are general steps;...
- Page 42 111628M Quick Start Guide: Getting Started–continued Photo shows the seed as it grows in the fodder channel. Photo shows the seed at different stages of growth. Close-up photos showing seed growth. Fodder is shown ready to harvest. Remove the fodder from the channel and feed the entire mat to the animals.
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