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111628E FodderPro 2.0
Full Feed System — Expanded
"...grow your own nutrient-rich fodder..."
End View Shows Supply Manifold and Channels
Side View with Channels and Manifolds Installed
©2023 FarmTek
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction is prohibited without permission.
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Revision date: 02.16.23

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  • Page 1 111628E FodderPro 2.0 Full Feed System — Expanded "...grow your own nutrient-rich fodder..." End View Shows Supply Manifold and Channels Side View with Channels and Manifolds Installed ©2023 FarmTek All Rights Reserved. Reproduction is prohibited without permission. ® Revision date: 02.16.23...
  • Page 2 READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing the 111628E FodderPro 2.0 Full Feed System. When properly assembled and maintained, this product will provide years of reliable service. This guide includes important information needed to safely assemble and maintain the system. Please read these instructions before you begin.
  • Page 3 Connecting a Stand-Alone Unit to a 3/4" Main Supply Line The 111628E FodderPro 2.0 Full Feed System – Expanded includes all the components to assemble the main fodder frame, 12' channels, drain manifold, and supply manifold. Additional components needed for the system are not included and require an additional purchase. These components—required, recommended, and optional—are noted in the diagram below.
  • Page 4 Connecting Multiple Systems to a 2" Main Supply Line Except for the additional 2" PVC pipe shown in the diagram, each system includes the following components to connect to a 2" main water supply line: • (1) WF1386 (PVC 2" Tee) ATTENTION: WHEN CONNECTION TWO (2) OR MORE FODDER SYSTEMS TO THE SAME MAIN SUPPLY LINE, YOU MUST CONNECT THE LINE TO THE TOP OF EACH SUPPLY MANIFOLD.
  • Page 5 Important Information PICTORIAL GUIDE The following graphics and photos will help identify the different parts of the fodder system. (Some parts may not be shown.) Quantity when noted is in ( ) following the stock number. 111907 FA4482B 112502 Carriage Bolt (12) FA4472B (6) Tek Screw FALB08B Nut (24)
  • Page 6 Important Information PICTORIAL GUIDE (continued) 111582 GT80 Channel (42) 106808 (4) WF3311 (1) 3/4" Ball Valve WF2391 (1) Bushing 111699 (8) WF3516 (2) 2" Ball Valve 2" x 3/4" Adhesive 111696 Double Hub (7) WF1576 90° Elbow (1) Actual fittings may differ slightly in appearance than those shown in the above photo.
  • Page 7 Important Information SPECIAL NOTES AND CAUTIONS The support frame for the 111628E FodderPro 2.0 Full Feed System — Expanded is designed to save assembly time and to better serve your growing needs. Before you begin, read the information that follows.
  • Page 8 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Base Tubes with Adjustable Levelers Consult the Quick Start section of this guide for an overview of the system and additional diagrams. Gather the parts and complete the steps that follow to assemble the two end frames. Required parts for base tubes and levelers: •...
  • Page 9 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Support Frames Gather the parts and complete the steps that follow to assemble the three (3) support frames. Required parts for each support frame: 15-3/4" between connectors. • (1) Assembled base rail (from previous page) •...
  • Page 10 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Attach Support Arms (End Frames) ASSEMBLE END SUPPORT FRAME Gather the parts and complete the steps that follow to attach the FA4482B support arms to the assembled end support frames only. Do not Tek Screws attach the support arms to the middle support frame at this time.
  • Page 11 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Two (2) Base Rails Gather the parts and complete the steps that follow to assemble the two (2) long base rails. Required parts for each base rail: • (1) S15P116 Square Tube (plain) for base rail •...
  • Page 12 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Outer Frame Tubes Gather the parts and complete the steps that follow to assemble the outer frame tubes. Required parts for each outer frame tube: • (1) S15P116 Square Tube (plain) • (3) 111485 2-Way Square Tube Fittings •...
  • Page 13 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Assemble Frame Gather the different assembled components and complete the steps that follow. Required parts for this procedure: • (2) Assembled End Support Frames • (1) Partially Assembled Mid Support Frame • (14) S15P036 Square Tube (plain) for support arms •...
  • Page 14 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Assemble Frame—continued 4. Take an outer frame tube and slide it onto the support arms of Mid Support Frame the end support frames as shown. Assemble main frame from the bottom and work toward the top. 5.
  • Page 15 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Assemble Frame—continued 9. With the 113157 tray supports in place, secure the 36" support arms to the 2-way and 4-way fittings (Diagram A). 10. Next, secure each 2-way fitting to the outer frame tube (Diagram A). 11.
  • Page 16 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Assemble Frame—continued 13. Continue adding outer frame tubes, support arms, and 113157 tray supports—Steps 4-12—until main frame is assembled. ATTENTION: Be sure to mark each set of tray supports before removal so you can reinstall on the same level in the same locations.
  • Page 17 Assembly Instructions ATTENTION: Tek screw positions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Assemble Frame—continued shown on sample frame may differ from actual frame. 15. Next, install all 111628C corner braces. NOTE: These braces include pre-drilled mounting holes 11628C that mirror the spacing of the individual levels. If the holes Corner Brace don't match the spacing of the shelves, flip the brace...
  • Page 18 Assembly Instructions ATTENTION: Tek screw positions ASSEMBLE MAIN FRAME: Assemble Frame—continued shown on sample frame may differ from actual frame. 16. Attach one 111628D strut to the assembled main frame using Tek screws. An assistant is required. Remove an outer frame tube to gain acess to the mid support frame if needed.
  • Page 19 Assembly Instructions — Level Middle Support Arms To ensure that all support arms are level, complete the procedure below. Failing to complete this procedure may cause the center support arm to drop below the level of the support arms at each end. Uneven water distribution and water flow in the fodder channels may result.
  • Page 20 Assembly Instructions — Level Middle Support Arms (continued) 2-Way Fitting STEP 4 3. Have someone crawl between the outer rails to inside the frame. 6. Release the support arm and verify that the 2-way fitting remains That assistant will need FA4482B Tek screws, a Magnetic nut tight against the string line to indicate that the middle support arm setter (3/8"...
  • Page 21 Assembly Instructions — Install Tray Supports (113157) There are two (2) 113157 tray supports for each fodder tray/channel. Supports are installed between the support arms of the main fodder system frame. At this stage in the assembly, set each pair of 113157 supports in place on the fodder frame. Supports are repositioned after channels are set on the frame and aligned as needed for proper spacing.
  • Page 22 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE ALL 12' FODDER CHANNELS: 111582 Required parts: 111029 End Cap • 111030 End Cap (plain) ATTENTION: Complete this procedure for the 111030 • 9/32" Drill Bit and Drill plain end caps only. Do not drill holes in the 111029 end caps, which have an outlet.
  • Page 23 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE ALL 12' FODDER CHANNELS: 111582 Required parts: • 111029 End Cap (w/outlet) and 111030 End Cap (plain); 111582 GT80 NFT Channels @ 12' long (each) 111030 • 112509 Instant Adhesive Complete these steps: 1. Place one 12' channel (111582) on a flat surface for assembly. Cover the assembly surface if needed to protect it from the adhesive.
  • Page 24 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE THE DRAIN MANIFOLD Required parts: • 111560 2" PVC Pipe, WF6717 Slip Caps, and 111696 14" Double Hub (Cross Fitting) • 111906 1" Sammys and 111907 Conduit Hangers DRAIN MANIFOLD – • FAK26 Threaded Rods and FALB04B Nuts CENTER STACK •...
  • Page 25 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE THE DRAIN MANIFOLD — continued 7. Once the PVC cement sets, take the center stack and attach it to the drain end of the assembled frame using the 111906 Sammys, 111907 conduit hangers, 3/8" threaded rods, and 3/8" nuts. Tighten hangers just enough to hold stack in place. Stack will be adjusted (up or down) once the horizontal drain tubes are installed.
  • Page 26 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE THE DRAIN MANIFOLD — continued 8. Next, take the prepared 33" tubes with the caps and verify that each cap is installed at the end of the tube closest to the first drain hole. 9. Attach the tubes to the manifold stack. Coat outside of tube end and inside of cross fitting with PVC primer and cement and insert end into an open socket of cross fitting.
  • Page 27 Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLE THE DRAIN MANIFOLD — continued Upper Tube with Cap — Do not cement cap to 11. Place the 12' channels on the frame if needed and adjust the tube. Apply primer and entire drain manifold (up or down) to allow the channel drain cement to secure tube to elbows to be placed inside the horizontal tubes.
  • Page 28 Assembly Instructions INSTALL THE SUPPLY MANIFOLD Required parts: In the locations shown on the • (14) 112305 (18" Supply Tube w/ Micro Valve) diagram (lower-left), • (14) 112306 (28" Supply Tube w/ Micro Valve) FA4472B Tek predrill a mounting Setter Screw hole using an •...
  • Page 29 Assembly Instructions INSTALL THE SUPPLY MANIFOLD — continued ATTENTION: Handle the supply manifold carefully during installation to prevent damage to the supply tube fittings! These can break if handled improperly! 2. After attaching all pipe hangers to the frame, take the 112309 PVC supply manifold and position it against the installed hangers.
  • Page 30 Assembly Instructions INSTALL THE SUPPLY MANIFOLD — continued ATTENTION: Handle the supply manifold carefully during installation to prevent damage to the supply tube fittings! These can break if handled improperly! Gently grip the manifold near a hanger and push toward the frame to lock the manifold in the hanger.
  • Page 31 Assembly Instructions INSTALL THE SUPPLY MANIFOLD — continued Wet the end 3. Next, locate the supply tubes with micro valves. There are three (3) different lengths for of the supply this fodder system–112305 (18"), 112306 (28") and 111307 (38"). tube. 4.
  • Page 32 Assembly Instructions SET THE PROPER SLOPE (4"- 6") OF THE FODDER FRAME To ensure that water flows through and properly drains from the fodder channels, a 4"-6" slope toward the drain end of the system is required. Frame must also be level from side-to-side when viewed from the end. The 111628E fodder frame is equipped with three (3) sets of levelers—one set at each of the vertical frame assemblies.
  • Page 33 Assembly Instructions SECURE 113157 SUPPORTS TO FODDER FRAME (RECOMMENDED) ATTENTION: Tek screws are included to secure each tray support to the fodder system frame. Before installation, verify that the supports are in the desired position. Install a screw at each end of the support as needed. Complete this procedure to prevent shifting of the supports when fodder trays are removed for cleaning and seeding. Revision date: 02.16.23 111628E...
  • Page 34 Assembly Instructions TEST SUPPLY MANIFOLD AND CHECK FOR LEAKS Complete these steps: 1. Verify that the lower drain tube of the drain manifold is positioned to direct water to the required floor drain. 2. Check all supply tubes with micro valves and verify that the 3" extension tube is inserted into the drilled hole of each 111030 end cap. 3.
  • Page 35 111628E Quick Start Guide: Full Frame Assembly Full Frame View S15P116 S15P036 111485 111628C S15P116 111485 111485 104625 S15P116 111763A 104627 111628D 111485 104626 111763A 111763B 104626 S15P116 104626 ATTENTION: Tek screw positions 1/2" X 5" CARRIAGE BOLT - (2X) 1/2" WASHER shown on sample frame may 104625 - (2X) 1/2"...
  • Page 36 111628E Quick Start Guide: End Frame Assembly ATTENTION: Tek screw positions " " shown on sample frame may differ from actual frame. 30 4 " 4 " 111628C Corner Brace 111485 2-Way 16" Connector w/ Off-Set 16" S15P036 S15P036 Tube Tube 16"...
  • Page 37 111628E Quick Start Guide: Side View " " 122 4 " 8 " ATTENTION: Tek screw positions shown on sample frame may differ from actual frame. Revision date: 02.16.23 111628E...
  • Page 38 111628E Quick Start Guide: Basic Assembly ATTENTION: See Pages 8-10 for additional details. FA4482B Tek Screws FIGURE 1: Assemble levelers as shown. 104626 15-3/4" between 3-Way connectors. Connector 111763B S15P036 S15P036 S15P116 111763A FA4482B Tek Screws 111763A FIGURE 2: Assemble base rails as shown. The 3-way connector is loose at this point.
  • Page 39 111628E Quick Start Guide: Basic Assembly ATTENTION: See Page 11 Open end of connector for additional details. Center this connector on the base rail. Do not secure at this time. S15P116 Base Rail Open end of connector ATTENTION: See Page 12 for additional details.
  • Page 40 111628E Quick Start Guide: Basic Assembly ATTENTION: See Page 13 for additional details. Install so tube and 2-way fitting are flush. 111628E Revision date: 02.16.23...
  • Page 41 111628E Quick Start Guide: Basic Assembly ATTENTION: See Pages 14-16 for additional details. Support arm is flush to the outside of the 2-way fitting. Install Tek screw through fitting and into support arm. Install so support arm is flush to the outside of the 2-way fitting. S15P036 Revision date: 02.16.23 111628E...
  • Page 42 111628E Quick Start Guide: Basic Assembly ATTENTION: See Page 17 for additional details. 111628C Corner Brace 16" between support arms Screw Screw 10" between base & arm Install corner brace ATTENTION: Tek screw positions approximately 1/4" shown on sample frame may up from bottom of differ from actual frame.
  • Page 43 111628E Quick Start Guide: Basic Assembly ATTENTION: See Page 18 for additional details. Upper Upper Lower Lower ATTENTION: Tek screw positions shown on sample frame may differ from actual frame. Revision date: 02.16.23 111628E...
  • Page 44 Quick Start Guide: Additional Drain Manifold Photos Photos on this page show the assembled drain manifold as attached to the frame. (Manifold can be assembled on a flat surface and then attached to the frame to allow easier adjustment of the manifold height on the frame if desired.) Dry fit all manifold components before you secure the horizontal tubes to the 111696 cross fittings only. Coat the outside of one end of a tube and the inside of fitting with PVC primer and cement.
  • Page 45 Quick Start Guide: Additional Drain Manifold Photos & Diagram Drain Manifold ATTENTION: See Pages 24-27 Minimum 8" for additional details. 10 1/2" 10 1/2" 8" Tube On-Center Hole Spacing: Use a 1 3/8" hole saw bit to 14" drill holes in PVC tubing for Tube channel drain elbows.
  • Page 46 Quick Start Guide: Supply Manifold Photo & Diagrams ATTENTION: See Pages 28-31 Slide the 106808 for additional details. hanger onto the Tek 106808 Pipe Hanger screw and attach to the frame. Hanger locations are circled in the diagram below. 112307 112306 112305 2.
  • Page 47 Quick Start Guide: Supply Manifold Photos Photo shows the supply manifold and attached supply tubes. Top of manifold is sealed with a WF2990 slip cap cemented in place using PVC primer and cement. Water supply line is attached to bottom of manifold. Photo above shows the supply tube and micro valve as installed in the 111030 end cap.
  • Page 48 Quick Start Guide: Additional Channel Photos & Maintenance INSTALL THE 111303 SEED SCREEN The 111303 seed screen is designed to help prevent seeds from washing into the drain manifold and floor drain. Before spreading the soaked seed into each tray, insert a screen into the outlet of each fodder channel as shown.
  • Page 49 111628E Quick Start Guide: General Information General Startup Mold Growth Many factors must be considered before you begin growing fodder in your Controlling mold growth is important if you want to produce healthy and safe fodder. Here's one way to help keep your system mold-free: new system.
  • Page 50 Design Yield Test Using Barley Seed* General Growing Tips The 111628E FodderPro 2.0 Full Feed System — Expanded is designed to Despite the factors that must be addressed before you begin using your harvest six (6) 12' GT80 premium channels per day. Trial was conducted fodder system, these general tips will help you get started: using barley grain.
  • Page 51 111628E Quick Start Guide: Getting Started The photos on this page show fodder at various stages of growth. The design of the fodder system shown in these photos differs from the 111628E fodder feed system. Photos are included for reference only. Use the following steps as a basic guide to get started.
  • Page 52 111628E Quick Start Guide: Getting Started–continued Photo shows the seed as it grows in the fodder channel. Photo shows the seed at different stages of growth. Close-up photos showing seed growth. Fodder is shown ready to harvest. Remove the fodder from the channel and feed the entire mat to the animals.
  • Page 53 Reserved for Customer Notes and Records Revision date: 02.16.23 111628E...

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