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- Page 1 THE ZIPGROW™ ZIPGARDEN™ MANUAL www.ZipGrow.com hello@ZipGrow.com 855-ZIPGROW Copyright © 2020 Copyright © 2021...
- Page 2 This manual provides guidance for operating and troubleshooting the operation of a ZipGrow ™ ZipGarden . Feel free to reach out to our skilled team ™ of growers with questions at any time. Happy growing! To download this manual, including video tutorials please visit.
- Page 3 This manual will provide you with the tools you need to install and operate your ZipGarden™ effectively. If you have questions about anything covered (or not covered) in this guide, feel free to reach out to our team via email at hello@zipgrow.com, or call 855-ZIPGROW.
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Page 4: Components List
Assembly Components List Bottom Cabinet Top Cabinet Front Right Support Front Left Support Back Support x 2 Pipe Assembly A Towers w/Matrix Drip Tray Assembly Media x3 Door Handle Wicking Strips Drain Hose 3/4” Leveling Feet (with Logo) (pre-installed) Power Bar Air Pump Pipe Assembly B Water Pump... - Page 5 Machine Screw (x36) Strainer GFCI Timer x2 Drip Tray Cover Cabinet Divider Anti Tip Device Tool Required #2 Phillips Srewdriver ZipGarden™ Specifications Dimensions 27"W x 20"D x 74"H 3.75’ Area Needed (ft Electrical 120V @<150W Requirements Reservoir Capacity 8 Gallon...
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Page 6: Cabinet Assembly
Cabinet Assembly Removeeverythingfrominsidethebaseunitand placethebaseunitupsidedownonthefloor. Screw the four leveling feet into the four pre-drilled holes on the bottom of the unit. Once secure, flip the base unit upright. Open the cabinet door and locate the three pre-drilled holes on the inside of the door. Secure the front handle to the door with a screwdriver and three of the screws provided. - Page 7 Cabinet Assembly On the front right side of the cabinet, locate the 3 pairs of pre-drilled holes. This is where the front right support attaches to the bottom of the cabinet. Ensure that the open corner of the support is facing inwards, towards the back left corner of the cabinet.
- Page 8 Cabinet Assembly Repeat on the left side with the front left support Locate the back supports. These parts are interchangeable on the left or right position. **Installing the supports it is a two person job. One person holds the support, while the other person secures the machine screws with a screwdriver Locate the three pairs of pre-drilled holes on...
- Page 9 Cabinet Assembly Repeat on the opposite back support. Locate the Plumbing Assembly A. Attach the plumbing assembly to the back supports. Locate the pre-drilled holes on either side of the two back supports. Orient the pipes that the hose pipe is on the left side of the cabinet. Attach the pipe hanger on both ends of the steel pipe to each back support.
- Page 10 Cabinet Assembly Attach the top of the unit to the front and back supports by first ensuring the wood panel is facing outwards. Then screw in the front and back supports using the provided machine screws into the pre-drilled holes. These screws should be inserted from the outside of the cabinet, and the back supports will be on the inside of the top assembly.
- Page 11 Cabinet Assembly Screw in the other end of the daisy chain into the other LED closest to the end of the controls This will be your right LED. Next locate the power cord from one of your LED packages and secure it to the bottom side of the right LED.
- Page 12 The plug will exit throught the pre-installed furniture grommet on the back of the cabinet. Place the reservoir on the left side of the partition in the bottom of the ZipGarden cabinet.
- Page 13 Attach one end of the air stone tube to the air pump. Place the air pump on the right side of the vertical partition in the bottom of the ZipGarden cabinet. Run the tube through the circle cutout in the cabinet partition and attach the air stone .
- Page 14 Cabinet Assembly Screw Plumbing Assembly B to the top of the water pump. Attach the free end of the half inch hose tube to the control valve of Plumbing Assembly A. Then place the water pump inside the reservoir. Run the power cable of the water pump through the circle cut out of the cabinet partition.
- Page 15 Cabinet Assembly Locate the drip tray and the three quarter inch pipe. Attach the pipe to the bottom of the drain. Place the drip tray assembly on the top of the cabinet. Ensure the pipe points into the resevoir. Ensure that the imprint for the three towers is positioned at the back.
- Page 16 Cabinet Assembly Place the drip tray cover onto the drip tray assembly. Locate your three ZipGrow towers. With the hook end facing upwards, secure each tower onto the steel water pipe on the top of the cabinet. Ensure each tower is centered with the pre-...
- Page 17 Cabinet Assembly Place your seedling station. You are now ready to grow!
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Page 18: Operation
3.) Support When choosing a location for the ZipGarden™ look for a solid level surface. If the surface in not perfectly level, use the adjustable levelling feet achieve level. *Safety Warning* We strongly recommend you use the anti-tip device and GFCI included with... - Page 19 Planting ZipGrow™ Now that your ZipGrow Farm Wall is completely assembled it’s time to plant your ZipGrow™ towers and start growing. Pulling Hook Remove the Matrix Media™ from the Tower with a pulling hook Line the media with the wicking strip, which should not protrude from the media.
- Page 20 Fill the reservoir to the base of the upper collar (approximately 25L) with water by pouring water slowly into the drain. When filled to this volume, the ZipGarden™ is capable of operating for about 2 weeks before the reservoir needs to be cleaned and refilled (refer to the Maintenance and Cleaning section for further details).
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Page 21: Maintenance And Cleaning
Finally, rinse the reservoir thoroughly before replacing it into your ZipGarden™. While irrigation is at a halt, it is a great time to also wipe the drip line, clean the drip tray, and empty any debris out of the mesh filter. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Problem: ZipGarden is loud. Fix #1: Ensure there is adequate water in the ZipGarden. Fix #2: Check the placement of the air pump. Ensure it is sitting flat on it’s rubber feet, and not on it’s side. - Page 23 About ZipGrow The Purpose Behind What We Do OurVision ZipGrow’s vision of a better future looks like: a global attitude of people wanting to participate and contribute—and have equal access—to the highest quality, environmentally and economically sustainable produce possible. Our Mission ZipGrow’s mission is to design and manufacture...
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