Summary of Contents for Soltech Solutions ASPECT
- Page 1 ASPECT QUICK START GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTURCTIONS...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS …………………….… 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PETS ………….…………….… 4 ABOUT THE COMPANY ………………………………………… 5 THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE ASPECT ………………………… 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ……………………………… 8 HANGING HEIGHTS …………………………………...…….…. 9 LIGHT CYCLES …………………………………………………… 10 INDOOR GROWERING GUIDE ………………...………….…. 12 COMMON HOUSEPLANTS ……………………………………... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Have a qualified electrician replace the outlet. 18. Only use a dry or lightly damp cloth to clean the Aspect, do not use a wet cloth or spray anything into or on the unit. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions For Pets
If you think that your animal may have ingested a poisonous plant, contact your local veterinarian or the ASPCA 24-hour emergency poison hotline directly at 1-888-426-4435. Soltech Solutions, LLC and authorized distributors are not responsible for illness or death of persons or animals. -
Page 5: About The Company
We are increasing our support for local nonprofits and will continue to reinvest money into the community. We hope you enjoy the Aspect as much as we enjoyed creating it for you! This manual is a combination of our notes, our research, and our experiences growing plants. -
Page 6: The Science Behind The Aspect
Our Warm White Décor series looks good in any home while our full spectrum High Yield Amber is reserved for serious growers looking for a full spectrum grow light that can produce maximum grow results. Aspect Grow Light (above) – Typical Red and Blue LED Grow Light (below) - Page 7 The Aspect is unique because it creates light using a balance of blue, green and red. We focused on a 1:4 ratio of blue to red light for healthy root and stem development. This ratio is critical because blue light supports root development and dense plant growth, while red light supports plant growth and flowering.
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Page 8: Installation Instructions
By opening the power supply box or cutting the wire, you are voiding the warranty of the Aspect. Follow all local laws and codes, including the National Electrical Code and National Fire Codes. -
Page 9: Hanging Heights
HANGING HEIGHT Keeping the proper distance between the Aspect grow light and your plant is important. As you raise the light, the light intensity will decrease dramatically and the plant may stop growing, not flower, or stretch rapidly towards the light. Lights installed too close to the plants may be too intense and stunt growth or create discoloration. -
Page 10: Light Cycles
LIGHT CYCLES Light cycles are used to simulate the conditions of day and night for indoor plants. We highly recommend the use of an electrical timer to create a repeatable light cycle. Most plants grow in two stages, the vegetative stage and flowering stage. The vegetative growth stage is about growing the plant in size and mass in preparation for flowering. - Page 11 Set the master switch on the timer to “timer on” position. Plug the Aspect into the outlet on the side of the timer. Plug the timer into the wall outlet. To override the timer and turn on the...
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Page 12: Indoor Growering Guide
These two factors determine the amount of light you need to provide to the plant. Small herbs, such as basil, will thrive under a single 20 watt Aspect, while tomatoes and cucumbers will need our 40 watt Aspect. The size of the plant becomes a factor as well. - Page 13 Humidity: Some indoor plants need high humidity and excellent air circulation for optimal growth. Humidity below 20% is considered low, up to 50% is medium, and above 50% is high. Many plants come from tropical regions and require high humidity. Since most homes have low humidity levels, you can do a few things to increase humidity.
- Page 14 Buying New Plants: Buying new plants is always fun, but make sure to look for healthy looking plants with medium to dark green foliage. Avoid plants with unnatural yellow or brown leaves. Look for pest, especially small white mites, on the undersides of the leaves. Remove the plant from the pot and examine the root system.
- Page 15 Pest Management: Like all plants, indoor plants will occasionally come under attack from pests. If you notice a plant suddenly begins to look ill, take a close look. Chances are, it is infected with unwanted pests. If not quickly treated, infestations can be very severe, spread quickly and kill your plants.
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Page 16: Common Houseplants
COMMON HOUSEPLANTS African violet, Saintpaulia. Grows well at medium light intensity. Provide light for 16 – 18 hours each day during the vegetative stage. Leggy stems and no blooms indicate that it is not getting enough light. These plants will fail to bloom if they do not get 8 hours of darkness every night. - Page 17 heat. Easy plant to take care of! Surface of the soil should be dry before re- watering. Use any good potting mix. Chinese evergreen, Aglaonema modestrum. This plant can tolerate extremely low light. Medium intensity light may cause the leaves to fade. This is a very adaptable plant, but it enjoys warm air and requires temperatures to always be above 55°F/13°C.
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Page 18: Dwarf Fruit Trees
Jade plant, Crassula argentea. This succulent plant is well adapted to indoor conditions. Enjoys high intensity light, but will tolerate low lighting. Allow soil to dry out between watering. Brown spots or dropping leaves means it needs more water. Needs well draining soil, such as peat moss or peat moss mixed with sand. - Page 19 When the plant is small, one 40 watt Aspect over the plant is sufficient. If the plant is left to grow larger, additional Aspects may be required to sufficiently cover the entire plant. It is not required, but helpful to locate the plant near a window.
- Page 20 Dwarf Pomegranate, Punica Granatum ‘Nana’. Easy to grow, small decorative trees. Produces a less sweet and smaller pomegranate, so many people do not eat the fruit. When the plant is small, one 40 watt Aspect over the plant is sufficient. As the tree grows, additional Aspect units or supplemental lighting is required for indoor growth.
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Page 21: Orchids
ORCHIDS Orchids are far tougher and hardier than most people think. Orchids are different from other houseplants as they do not grow in soil. Orchids can be grown in pots filled with bark, stones, orchid potting mix or other loosely packed material. -
Page 22: Growing Herbs
GROWING HERBS Be sure to use a neutral and balanced sterilized compost based mix, with pH levels between 6 and 7, soils that have a high acid content will produce burnt out, tasteless herbs. You can boost the soil with liquid fertilizers or organic fish emulsion feedings when the plants are actively growing, this can help produce a boost to the growing cycle and create tastier herbs. - Page 23 Oregano: Oregano is easy to grow from seed or rooted cuttings. Oregano should be planted in a container that has very good drainage. Be sure to let the soil dry out between watering’s. You should keep temperatures above 55°F for this plant to thrive. One 6 inch pot of oregano should give you more than you need for cooking and pinching off the leaves frequently will ensure that it stays bushy and full.
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Page 24: Aspect Troubleshooting
We pride ourselves in creating long lasting, energy efficient products. If you have any issues with your product, please check out our website for the most up to date FAQ’s, help with common problems, or other updates about the Aspect. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: For most questions – www.stsln.com/support For other questions or warranty claims, Email us at: contactus@stsln.com... -
Page 25: Product Warrany And Return Policy
After 90 days, the customer will assume responsibility of shipping the defective product back to Soltech Solutions LLC for the remainder of the warranty period. Soltech Solutions will, in turn, assume responsibility for up to $20.00 per light of the shipping fees associated with... - Page 26 It is the responsibility of you as the purchaser to know and abide by all laws pertaining to the use of your new Aspect grow light. Soltech Solutions will not be held liable for any unlawful state or federal activity arising out of the use of our products.
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