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111628W FodderPro 2.0 Full
Feed System–Wall Mount
"...grow your own nutrient-rich fodder..."
End View Shows Supply Manifold and Channels
Side View with Channels and Manifolds Installed
©2018 FarmTek
®
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction
*Actual system may differ slightly from what is shown.
is prohibited without permission.
1
Revision date: 09.25.18

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  • Page 1 Feed System–Wall Mount "...grow your own nutrient-rich fodder..." End View Shows Supply Manifold and Channels Side View with Channels and Manifolds Installed ©2018 FarmTek ® All Rights Reserved. Reproduction *Actual system may differ slightly from what is shown. is prohibited without permission.
  • Page 2 Important Information READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing the 111628W FodderPro 2.0 Full Feed System – Wall Mount. When properly assembled and maintained, this product will provide years of reliable service. This guide includes information needed to safely assemble and maintain the system. Read these instructions before you begin. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 3 Connecting a Stand-Alone Unit to a 3/4" Main Supply Line The 111628W FodderPro 2.0 Full Feed System – Wall Mount includes all the components to assemble the main fodder frame, 12' 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 Connecting Multiple Systems to a 2" Main Supply Line Except for the additional 2" PVC pipe shown in the diagram, each system includes the following components to connect to a 2" main water supply line: • (1) WF1386 (PVC 2" Tee) •...
  • Page 5 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. FA4482B FA4472B (6) 112502 Carriage Bolt (6) Tek Screw Tek Screw FALB08B Nut (12)
  • Page 6 Important Information PICTORIAL GUIDE (continued) 106808 (4) WF3311 (1) 3/4" Ball Valve WF2391 (1) Bushing WF6682 (14) WF3516 (2) 2" Ball Valve 2" x 3/4" 112305 18" Supply Tube w/Micro Valve (7) 112306 28" Supply Tube w/Micro Valve (7) 111030 (14) 111029 (14) WF6717 (8) 2"...
  • Page 7 Important Information SPECIAL NOTES AND CAUTIONS The support frame for the 111628W FodderPro 2.0 Full Feed System – Wall Mount 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! TO PREVENT INJURY AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE...
  • Page 8 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 9 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Support Frames Gather the parts and complete the steps that follow to assemble the three (3) support frames. Required parts for each support frame: • (1) Assembled base rail (from previous page) • (7) 104626 3-Way Connectors •...
  • Page 10 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Assemble Upper and Lower Wall Mounts Gather the parts and complete the steps that follow to assemble the upper and lower wall mounts. Required parts: • (8) 104624 1-Way Fittings • (4) S15P05575 (1.5" x 1.5" x 55.75" square tube) •...
  • Page 11 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Attach Upper and Lower Wall Mounts (continued) Required parts: • (4) Wall Mount Tube Assemblies (previous page) • (2) End Frame Supports (assembled on pages 8-9.) These include the longer 111628AW base rail. • (1) Mid Frame Support (assembled on pages 8-9.). This includes the 111628BW (shorter) base rail.
  • Page 12 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Base Rail (1) Gather the parts and complete the steps that follow to assemble the outer base rail. Required parts for the base rail: • (1) S15P116 Square Tube (plain) for base rail • (2) 104625 2-Way Connector and (1) 104626 3-Way Connector •...
  • Page 13 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Stand Partially Assembled Frame Complete these steps: 1. With assistance, carefully tilt the partially assembled frame onto the base. MAXIMUM 2. Next slide the frame toward the wall it will be attached to so DISTANCE: 12" that it will not tip over during the next assembly steps.
  • Page 14 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) S15P116 Square Tube (plain) • (3) 111485 2-Way Square Tube Fittings •...
  • Page 15 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Assemble Frame Gather the different assembled components and complete the steps that follow. Required parts for this procedure: Step 2: Install • (21) S15P027 Square Tube (plain) for support arms support arms. • Assembled outer frame tubes (7) •...
  • Page 16 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Assemble Frame—continued 4. Take an outer frame tube and slide it onto the support arms of the end support and mid support frames as shown. Align 2-way fitting with mid support arm. Assemble main frame from bottom and work toward the top.
  • Page 17 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Assemble Frame—continued 7. With the 113157 tray supports in place, secure the 27" support arm to the 2-way fitting (Diagram A). 8. Next, secure 2-way fitting to outer frame tube (Diagram A). 9. Lift the 113157 tray supports from the frame. ATTENTION: For best results, mark this first set of tray supports before removal and set them aside to be installed in the same location after all frame...
  • Page 18 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Assemble Frame—continued 10. Continue adding outer frame tubes, support arms, and 113157 tray supports—Steps 4-9—until main frame is assembled. ATTENTION: Be sure to mark each set of 113157 tray supports before removal so you can reinstall on same level in the same locations.
  • Page 19 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Level and Secure Frame to the Wall Photo shows the levelers as attached to the base Required Parts: rail of the end frame. • 112322 Brackets Actual bolt may differ from • Customer-Supplied Fasteners to secure brackets to the wall what is shown.
  • Page 20 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Level and Secure Frame to the Wall (continued) 3. After setting the end-to-end slope, use a level at the base rail to level the frame side-to-side. Repeat all base rails to properly level the frame. NOTE: Depending on the floor surface and how plumb the wall is, additional steps and materials may be needed to level and anchor the frame to the wall without disturbing the adjustments.
  • Page 21 Assembly Instructions After securing the frame to the wall using customer-supplied ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Level and Secure Frame to the Wall (continued) fasteners, install one FA4482B Tek screw through each 112322 bracket and into the wall mount tube. Customer-Supplied 5. After setting the slope (end-to-end) and leveling the end and mid supports (side-to- FA4482B Tek side), take the six (6) 112322 brackets and...
  • Page 22 Assembly Instructions IMPORTANT: At the middle support position, measure the shelf spacing and install ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Install Corner Braces a second Tek screw through the 3-way fitting and into the support arm. This will prevent movement and help to maintain the correct spacing once the fodder system is in production.
  • Page 23 Assembly Instructions — Level Mid Support Arms To ensure that all support arms are level, complete the procedure below. Failing to complete this procedure may cause the center support arm to drop below the level of the support arms at each end. Uneven water distribution and water flow in the fodder channels may result.
  • Page 24 Assembly Instructions — Level Middle Support Arms (continued) 2-Way Fitting STEP 4 3. Have someone crawl between the outer rails to inside the frame. 6. Release the support arm and verify that the 2-way fitting remains That assistant will need FA4482B Tek screws, a Tek screw driver tight against the string line to indicate that the middle support arm (100441), and a battery-powered drill.
  • Page 25 Assembly Instructions — Install Tray Supports (113157) There are two (2) 113157 tray supports for each fodder tray/channel. Supports are installed between the support arms of the main fodder system frame. At this stage in the assembly, set each pair of 113157 supports in place on the fodder frame. Supports are repositioned after channels are set on the frame and aligned as needed for proper spacing.
  • Page 26 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE ALL 12' FODDER CHANNELS: 111582 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 27 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE ALL 12' FODDER CHANNELS: 111582 Required parts: • 111029 End Cap (w/outlet) and 111030 End Cap (plain); 111582 GT80 NFT Channels @ 12' long (each) 111030 • 112509 Instant Adhesive Complete these steps: 1. Place one 12' channel (111582) on a flat surface for assembly. Cover the assembly surface if needed to protect it from the adhesive.
  • Page 28 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE THE DRAIN MANIFOLD Required parts: • 111560 2" PVC Pipe, WF6717 Slip Caps, and WF1386 DRAIN MANIFOLD – Tee Fittings CENTER STACK • 111907 Conduit Hangers • 113372 PVC Primer & WF6990 PVC Cement Complete these steps: 1.
  • Page 29 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE THE DRAIN MANIFOLD — continued 5. Next, attach the 111907 conduit hangers to the wall in the locations shown. Fodder Frame Distance depends on channel position on the 111907 frame. Typical dimension is approximately 12". FIG. 1: Top View NOTE: Due to the many different possibilities for wall materials, the fasteners to secure the conduit hangers to the wall must be supplied by the customer.
  • Page 30 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE THE DRAIN MANIFOLD — continued 8. Place all channels in position on the fodder frame if this has not been completed yet. Install the WF6682 90° elbows if needed with the open or drain outlet of the elbow pointing down. 9.
  • Page 31 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE THE DRAIN MANIFOLD — continued 11. Verify that the tube is seated in the fitting. DO NOT force the tube into the tee fitting. It must be removed. 12. Carefully slide each channel at that level out to the installed 23" horizontal drain tube. 13.
  • Page 32 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE THE DRAIN MANIFOLD — continued 15. Check the end of the tube to verify that it does not extend beyond the frame edge. If desired, mark, remove the tube, and trim as needed. Remember to allow room for the installation of the WF6717 slip caps at the end of each tube. 16.
  • Page 33 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE THE DRAIN MANIFOLD — continued 18. Take the tube back to the fodder frame and drain stack and insert it into the fitting to check fit and hole alignment. Set the drain elbows of the two channels into the holes to check the fit.
  • Page 34 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE THE DRAIN MANIFOLD — continued Upper Tube with Cap — Do not cement cap to tube. Secure tube to tee 20. Repeat until all horizontal drain tubes are installed. Allow the cement fitting using PVC primer to set before you continue with the next step. and cement.
  • Page 35 Assembly Instructions INSTALL THE SUPPLY MANIFOLD Required parts: In the locations shown on the • (7) 112305 (18" Supply Tube w/ Micro Valve) diagram (lower-left), 100442 FA4472B Tek predrill a mounting • (7) 112306 (28" Supply Tube w/ Micro Valve) Driver Screw hole using an...

  • Page 36: Stand-Alone Unit

    Assembly Instructions ATTENTION: Handle the supply manifold carefully during installation to prevent damage INSTALL THE SUPPLY MANIFOLD — continued to the supply tube fittings! These can break if handled improperly! Actual fodder system differs from what is shown in the photo below. Manifold installation is the same however. 2.
  • Page 37 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! Actual fodder system differs from what is shown in the photo below. Manifold installation is the same however. Gently grip the manifold near a hanger and push toward the frame to lock the manifold in the hanger.
  • Page 38 Assembly Instructions INSTALL THE SUPPLY MANIFOLD — continued Wet the end 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 (1) short tube (112305) and one (1) long tube (112306) at each level. See the diagrams below.
  • Page 39 Assembly Instructions SECURE 113157 SUPPORTS TO FODDER FRAME (RECOMMENDED) ATTENTION: Tek screws are included to secure each tray support to the fodder system frame. Before installation, verify that the supports are in the desired position. Install a screw at each end of the support as needed. Complete this procedure to prevent shifting of the supports when fodder trays are removed for cleaning and seeding. Revision date: 09.25.18 111628W...
  • Page 40 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. 3.
  • Page 41 111628W Quick Start Guide: Full Frame Assembly 104626 Full Frame 104624 S15P027 View 112322 S15P116 112322 111628SC 104624 104626 S15P116 104624 S15P027 112322 S15P116 111485 112322 104624 S15P116 S15P027 104626 104626 111628AW S15P081 111485 104626 111628BW S15P116 104625 111628AW 104625 ATTENTION: Tek screw positions 1/2"...
  • Page 42 111628W Quick Start Guide: End Frame Assembly ATTENTION: Tek screw positions shown on sample frame may " differ from actual frame. " 111628SC 10" Corner Brace 10" S15P027 Tube 10" 82 1/4" 104626 S15P081 10" 3-Way Tube Connector " 111485 2-Way 10"...
  • Page 43 111628W Quick Start Guide: Side View ATTENTION: Tek screw positions shown on sample frame may differ from actual frame. " 8 " " 2 " Revision date: 09.25.18 111628W...
  • Page 44 Quick Start Guide: Additional Drain Manifold Photos Photos on this page show assembled drain manifold as attached to frame. (Manifold can be assembled on a flat surface and then attached to frame to allow easier adjustment of manifold height on frame if desired.) Dry fit all manifold components before you secure the horizontal tubes to the WF1386 tee fittings only.
  • Page 45 Quick Start Guide: Additional Drain Manifold Photos & Diagram Actual fodder system may differ from what is shown in these photos. Pictures are presented to show how different ATTENTION: See Pages 28-34 components appear on a working fodder system. Use these as for additional details.
  • Page 46 Quick Start Guide: Supply Manifold Photo & Diagrams Slide the 106808 ATTENTION: See Pages 35-38 hanger onto the Tek for additional details. screw and attach to the frame. 106808 Pipe Hanger locations Hanger are circled in the diagram below. CONNECTING MULTIPLE SYSTEMS— See the information on Page 4 if attaching the Supply Manifold water supply line to multiple fodder systems.
  • Page 47 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 48 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 tray, insert a screen into the outlet of each fodder channel as shown.
  • Page 49 111628W 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 50 111628W Quick Start Guide: Growing Tips General Growing Tips Design Yield Test Using Barley Seed* The 111628W FodderPro 2.0 Full Feed System—Wall Mount is designed to Despite the factors that must be addressed before you begin using your harvest two (2) 12' GT80 premium channels per day. Trial was conducted fodder system, these general tips will help you get started: using barley grain.
  • Page 51 111628W Quick Start Guide: Getting Started 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 111628W fodder feed system. Photos are included for reference only. Use the following steps as a basic guide to get started.
  • Page 52 111628W 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.
  • Page 53 Reserved for Customer Notes and Records Revision date: 09.25.18 111628W...