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D. Troubleshooting
Checkpoints / Solution
Issue
Make sure all power cables are connected.
Power button is ON.
Lamps not
Make sure LED status is ON
lighting up
If it is on HI or LOW mode, the lamp has off time, during 24-hour cycle.
Pump may give off a buzzing sound in the beginning due to air inside the pump. After a minute with
Pump has a
water running through the pump, this sould be reduced.
buzzing sound
Control Box is designed with Auto, HI and LOW modes, which turn the lamps and the pump on and off at certain
The lamp/ pump
in tervals. It simulates an outdoor daily cycle to offer the best growing condition
stop after hours
Rotate the ring at the front end of the pump clockwise or counterclockwise to get the most suitable water flow
E. GrowBox Q&A
Question
Answer
Pump was
This can shorten the life of the pump.Maintain proper water level. Always keep water above the red line.
running without
water.
What type of
The lamps provided with your GrowBox is standard E26 mount OPCOM 18W (L18B) LED Growth Lamp. This is
lamps can be
suitable for most plants' growth. You may also use OPCOM Professional LED Growth Lamp 50W (L50B) to
used in the
accommodate special growth needs.
GrowBox?
When should the
The climbing tubes is an optional function for your GrowBox, and you will only need to install the climbing kit
climbing tubes
when growing tall plants and vining plants like tomatoes. For these plants, the climbing tubes can be used to
be used?
support the plants as they grow.
We recommend using the net if the product is in an environment where insects may be present.
When should we
use the insect
net?
F. Maintenance
Change Water
After a cycle of planting, you may want to change water, or clean the unit.(Fig1)
EC / pH Meter Use and Calibration
Everytime you use the EC/pH Meter, please wash electrode by regular water and keep it dry.
1
Cover the electrode protective cap when not in use.
2
3
Turn off the meter when not in use for an extended amount of time.
G. Installation steps of water pump
1. As shown in the picture:
Take out connector
prepare the backup pump.
H. Q&A
Q1 : Sprouts are stuck in the sponge and can't come out.
A1 : Pull the sprouts gently out from the sponge with tweezers, make sure the seed capsule's top half is not stopping the growth of a sprout.
To see more information of planting, please refer to GrowBox planting Q&A.
For more information, please visit
www.opcomfarm.com
Lift pump
Take down water pipe
Ver.: 190123
Quick Guide Manual
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