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System requires a timer to control the main pump and to set watering cycles. Additional purchase required.
113502
Ebb & Flow System
ATTENTION: ACTUAL TRAY IS BLACK. ORIGINAL
WHITE TRAY IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
113502
4' x 8' System
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- Page 1 113502 Ebb & Flow System ATTENTION: ACTUAL TRAY IS BLACK. ORIGINAL WHITE TRAY IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. System requires a timer to control the main pump and to set watering cycles. Additional purchase required. ©2020 FarmTek ® All Rights Reserved. Reproduction is prohibited without permission.
- Page 2 READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing the 113502 Ebb & Flo system. When properly assembled and maintained, this system will provide years of reliable service. These instructions include helpful hints and important information needed to safely assemble the system. Please read and understand these instructions before you begin.
- Page 3 Attach Leg Tubes ATTACH LEG TUBES 112772 Flat Head Bolt Assemble frame on a flat, level surface. FT15G16L09000S1 8-3/4" Bottom FALB34B of Leg Tube 112477 FT15VMGL01800S1 FT15VMGL01800S1 FALB34B 112477 Locknut Secure leg tubes to the FT15G16L09000S1 tubes using the 112772 flat head bolts. 112772 5/16"...
- Page 4 Assemble Main Frame STEP 2 ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME Assemble frame on a flat, level surface. STEP 1 112770 FD15CMGL04900S1 FD15CMGL04900S1 STEP 3 FAME51B FAG338B 1. Use the FAG338B (5/16" x 3") hex head bolts and FAME51B flat washers to complete the frame assembly.
- Page 5 Prepare Propagation Tray ATTENTION: ACTUAL TRAY IS BLACK. ORIGINAL PREPARE 111107 PROPAGATION TRAY (4' x 8') WHITE TRAY IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Complete these steps to drill the holes in the propagation tray. 1. With assistance, carefully flip the tray over on the assembled frame so the bottom is facing up.
- Page 6 Install Bulkhead Fittings INSTALL BULKHEAD FITTINGS System is equipped with two (2) 111301 bulkhead fittings which are used to connect the tray to the lower reservoir. Gather these parts and install the fittings: • 111301 Bulkhead fittings (2) 1. Flip tray over so inside is facing 2.
- Page 7 Prepare Reservoir Lid PREPARE RESERVOIR LID Complete these steps to drill the holes in the propagation tray. 1. With assistance, carefully place the reservoir lid on supports for drilling. Do not drill the lid over the reservoir. Debris can damage the pump and contaminate the nutrient solution when reservoir is filled.
- Page 8 Install Pump INSTALL PUMP 1. Set pump in the reservoir. 2. Cut a tube to the length 3. Take the tube and check the fit 4. Pull lid into place on reservoir Measure from pump fitting to measured in Step 1. by sliding it onto the pump and and center reservoir under the bulkhead fitting.
- Page 9 Install Pump TIMER REQUIRED – ADDITIONAL PURCHASE INSTALL PUMP—continued This system requires a timer to control the water pump and to set watering cycles. Timer is not included and requires an additional purchase. If you do not have a timer for your system, contact your sales representative for additional information.
- Page 10 Adjust Levelers ADJUST LEVELERS Use the lower photos to determine how to set the slope of the frame. After adjusting each leveler as needed, use photos 1-4 to lock the leveler in place. A 9/16" wrench is needed. Adjust levelers so tray is level side- Adjust levelers so tray slopes to-side.
- Page 11 Install Bulkhead Screen and Extensions INSTALL BULKHEAD SCREENS AND EXTENSIONS Bulkhead screens and extensions allow you to manage the nutrient solution level in the propagation tray. Screens can be used with or without the extensions. Depending on the application, extensions can be used with one screen on the drain tube to increase and maintain the level of the nutrient solution in the tray.