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Summary of Contents for Solaris Garden Carousel
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Assembly Table of Contents Introduction 1 Choosing Your Garden Carousel Location 1 Powering the Garden Carousel 2 Video Guides 2 Contents of Shipping Box 1 3 Contents of Shipping Box 2 3 Step-By-Step Assembly Instructions 6 Seedling Grow Light Assembly 6 LED Stand Assembly 7 Planter Carousel Assembly 9 Optimum Light Schedule 11 Testing the Water Flow 12 Warranty and Returns 13 Contact Us 13 Appendix 14 About the submersible water pump 14 About the Garden Carousel Barrina lights 14 Timer Manufacturer’s Documentation 15 ... - Page 4 ...
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Page 5: Introduction
Assembly Introduction Solaris Systems Inc is a hydroponic/aeroponic systems company whose goal is to make it easy for anyone to grow lettuce, herbs and other crops. The combination of the BioDome seed starter with the Garden Carousel enables you to always have something ready when harvesting full plants. With this system you will have your own personal “Farm-to-Table” food source. Since you are growing indoors you will not have to contend with insects, pests, pesticides, sprays, dirt, weather, fungus, rain, cold weather and all the other things that can afflict your plants in an outside garden. You can pick your lettuce or herbs for supper just a few minutes before you are ready to eat. That is the definition of fresh and you will most certainly notice the taste difference compared to similar items purchased from a grocery store. Choosing Your Garden Carousel Location Your plants will be like babies who need feeding and care, so it is best to place your Garden Carousel in a location where you will normally pass by it several times a day. This will make it easier to check on your plants, rotate them so that they get even amounts of light, and check that the drippers are not clogged by algae or other organic debris. As there is running water in your system, placing the system on a tile or concrete floor is ideal. If placed on a carpet floor, you may want to use a 24” x 36” boot ... -
Page 6: Powering The Garden Carousel
Assembly For leafy vegetables and herbs, the LED grow lights provide all the light your plants will need. However, a sunny location is recommended if you want your plants to flower. The Garden Carousel has a footprint of 21” x 21”, which is only 3 square feet. The 36 plant system is 61" high, the LED stand is 71" high. Your Garden Carousel can be placed in a corner because the plant holder rests on a turntable. This means that you only need access to the front of the system for planting and harvesting. It is good practice to rotate the plant holder a couple of inches at least once a day to even out the amount of light each plant receives, making sure the rotation still puts all the plants under the drippers. Powering the Garden Carousel Your system requires only one plug of a standard wall outlet because a “Y” power cable and a 6 foot extension cord are included. One plug of the Y cord is used for the timer that controls the LED lights and the other plug for the water pump. The pump runs continuously, 24/7, which is essential to keep your plants alive and healthy. ⚠ Do NOT use a power strip if your closest outlet is too far to reach with the Y power cable. Power strips, with their open sockets, are an electrical hazard near a water source. Rather, use the provided 6 foot extension cord, if your Garden Carousel is more than a few ... -
Page 7: Contents Of Shipping Box 1
Assembly Contents of Shipping Box 1 4' LED Grow Lights x 4 Dip S ck x 1 Water Feed Pipe x 1 Contents of Shipping Box 2 Plant Holders x 8, with turntable Mechanical Light Timer x 1 Eco 264 Water Pump x 1 ... - Page 8 Assembly Reservoir Cover x 1 Water Distribu on Head x 1 6' Extension Cord x 1 LED Stand base x 1 LED Stand cover x 1 Y Power Cord x 1 ...
- Page 9 Assembly pH Down (8 oz) x 1 FloraMicro & FloraGro (8 oz) x 1 pH Test Kit x 1 Tall plant brace x 2 Contents of Shipping Box 3 ...
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Page 10: Step-By-Step Assembly Instructions
Assembly Step-By-Step Assembly Instructions Seedling Grow Light Assembly 1. Remove the white backing from the 2. Place the lights on top of the legs. Make double-sided tape on the light holders. sure the side with the wires go on the legs with the cut-out. The lights assembled on their legs. The lights placed over the BioDome 6 ... -
Page 11: Led Stand Assembly
Assembly LED Stand Assembly 1. Attach the four LED legs to the LED stand 2. Connect the power cord from the electrical base, and position it so that the leg with the leg with the timer to the end of an LED bulb. power is nearest the outlet you will be using. 3. Push the light's ring insert straight down 4. Push the other LED bulbs into the three into the leg, about one inch. remaining legs so they face inward. 7 ... - Page 12 Assembly 5. Position the LED stand cover so the power 6. Push the cover down over the LEDs about cords hang down, and connect each corner's one inch. cord to the top of an LED bulb. 7. Place the Garden Carousel inside the LED Stand and plug the pump into the open Y- connector socket. 8 ...
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Page 13: Planter Carousel Assembly
Assembly Planter Carousel Assembly 1. Remove everything from the reservoir except 2. Put the water feed pipe into the pump. The for the pump. threaded end should be facing up. 3. Put the reservoir cover on top of the 4. Slide the bottom planter with the attached reservoir with the small hole in the front. turntable over the water feed pipe, down to the reservoir cover. 9 ... - Page 14 Assembly 5. Slide the remaining 7 planters down the 6. Push the water distribution head down water feed pipe, offsetting them 45° from each securely onto the water feed pipe. Arrange other so they stack. drippers so each one is facing down and centered. 7. Add the plant holders. 10 ...
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Page 15: Optimum Light Schedule
Assembly Optimum Light Schedule Most people set their light timer to leave the lights on for 14 hours a day for faster plant growth cycles, typically from 6 am until 8 pm. One thing that is important to know is that all plants need dark hours for respiration. It is not useful to leave the LED lights on for more than 14 hours a day because the lack of dark time will slow the plants’ growth. Set the timer to your desired light cycle if it is different from the default settings. The mechanical timer comes preset to ON at 6 am and OFF at 8 pm, but be sure to set the timer to the current time when you plug it in since the clock only runs when the timer has a power source. The timer has no back-up battery so it will need to be reset if you lose power or unplug it. Plug the timer into one outlet of the “Y“ power cord. Plug the LED lights into the timer, not to the other end of the Y power cord. This enables you to control when the LED lights turn on and off. All four LED lights should come on when you plug their power cord into the timer. If one or all of them do not turn on, check to see if the timer is set for “on” at the time you are testing. Also check the plug connections to the LED lights to make sure they are firmly in the sockets. Remember, the pump should NOT be attached to an on/off switch of any kind because the pump needs to operate continuously to keep the plants’ roots from drying out. The BioSponges hold enough moisture to keep the roots moist for about 30 minutes, but no longer than that before the plants will start to wilt. 11 ... -
Page 16: Testing The Water Flow
Assembly Testing the Water Flow Once you've added water to the reservoir (see the Preparing the Water chapter in the Grow Guide), plug in the pump to the other Y cable socket and watch to see that water is coming out of all 8 drippers a steady rate. If some of the drippers have a steady stream but some other drippers have little to no water coming out, first close the valve(s) on the drippers with the fastest rate until they have slowed down. This will allow a more even pressure distribution. Next, open the valves on the slow drippers until they are all somewhat equal. Your plants will do fine with a wide range of water flow rates so do not be concerned if some drippers are dripping faster than others. Once you've verified that all eight drippers are functioning, make sure that all eight endpoints of the bottom planters are getting water flow as well. This ensures that the planters and plant holders are in the proper position and that every plant will get the water it needs. 12 ... -
Page 17: Warranty And Returns
Assembly Warranty and Returns Solaris Systems, Inc backs all Garden Carousel products with a one year parts warranty against manufacturing defects or failure, not due to misuse or error in operation. Should any part fail within one year of purchase because of a manufacturing defect or failure not due to misuse or error in operation, Solaris Systems will replace that part free of charge. Any modifications to the Garden Carousel or allowing water to fall below the top of the pump will void the warranty. Solaris Systems, Inc offers a 14-day return policy on all Garden Carousels. Returns must be initiated within 14 calendar days from the date the product was received. To be eligible for a return, your Garden Carousel must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. Your item must be in the original packaging. A receipt or proof of purchase is also required. You will be responsible for paying shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. Contact Us If you have any questions about the best way to grow your plants using the Garden Carousel, visit our website at https://gardencarousel.com for additional tips and tricks, or send an email to info@solarissys.com. If anything is missing from your shipment, contact us immediately and we will send the ... -
Page 18: Appendix
Assembly Appendix About the submersible water pump The EcoPlus Eco 264 Submersible Pump is a fixed flow rate, 290 gallon per hour multipurpose pump. EcoPlus pumps are for indoor or outdoor use and should never be let run dry. About the Garden Carousel Barrina lights Barrina LED grow lights 4ft provide indoor plants with full-spectrum sunlight replacement. It provides the most reasonable grow light wave based on the ratio of the absorption of the plants. Over 95% light energy can be absorbed by plants. The light efficiency can be increased by 17~20% with reflector. The shell of our light was made of 100% aluminum which provides high-efficiency heat dissipation, ensuring the longer service life of the LED chips. These grow lights are suitable for plants in any indoor application. Sunlight white color makes your eyes feel comfortable. 14 ... -
Page 19: Timer Manufacturer's Documentation
Assembly Timer Manufacturer’s Documentation 15 ...
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