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Vivosun FlexFeed Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit D8 User Manual

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Summary of Contents for Vivosun FlexFeed Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit D8

  • Page 1 FlexFeed Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit (D8) USER MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Safety Information Key Features Product Contents System Diagram Specifications Installation Application Warranty Information...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Please read the following information carefully before using. Failure to observe these safety instructions may result in serious injury and will release VIVOSUN of all liability and void all product warranties. Please carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual before you start to install, operate and/or perform maintenance on this product.

  • Page 5: Key Features

    KEY FEATURES QUIET & EFFICIENT EXTENSIVE APPLICATIONS AUTOMATED IRRIGATION This efficient irrigation kit is This 15W submerged pump A programmable timer lets suitable up to 8 pots and for a with a max water flow of you set up to 20 different wide range of grow mediums 1000L/H provides quiet commands such as irrigation...

  • Page 6: Product Contents

    PRODUCT CONTENTS 8/11mm Tubing Tubing Adapter 4/7mm Tubing Regulator+Drip Emmiter, ID: 8mm, OD: 11mm 8mm/4mm ID: 4mm, OD: 7mm 4×50mm Tubing 2pcs End Cap Water Pump Timer Hole Punch 8mm/11mm 15W, 1000L/H Max 24/7, 20 Sets/day 3-4mm...

  • Page 7: System Diagram

    SYSTEM DIAGRAM...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Power Input (Pump) 15W, 100V-120V/60Hz Water Flow Rate (Pump) 1000L/H max Water Lift (Pump) 1.6m Water Shortage Protection Drip Rate 0.5L/H per drip emitter (Typ.) Number of Drip Emitter Irrigating Setting 4-8 pots Suitable for soil, coco coir, rock wool, clay pebbles and Growing Medium perlite growing 10 °C-40°C (50°F- 104°F)

  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION STEP 1 Choose a suitable container. Cut the 8/11mm Tubing (A) to an appropriate length covering the distance from the container bottom to the plants.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION STEP 2 Plug the 8mm Tubing Connector in the box of Submerged Pump (F) into the pump. Connect one end of the cut 8/11mm Tubing (A) to the Tubing Connector.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION STEP 3 Connect the other end of cut 8/11mm Tubing (A) to the Tubing Adapter (C): Unscrew one of the 8mm port caps on the adapter and put the cut 8/11mm Tubing (A) through the cap and connect. Screw on and tighten the cap. STEP 4 Cut a small piece about 10 cm long from the 8/11mm Tubing (A) and connect it to the other 8mm Tubing Adapter (C) port referenced in STEP 3.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION STEP 5 Cut the 4/7mm Tubing (B) into two equal lengths and connect them to the 4mm ports on the Tubing Adapter (C) and to the two Regulators (D) as shown. STEP 6 Insert the Drip Emitters (D) into the plants' growing medium. We suggest two per pot.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION STEP 7 Switch the Submerged Pump (F) to the desired flow rate, place it in the water container, and fix it in place using the suction feet. Add water and/or nutrient solution to the container until the pump is submerged. Note: Ensure the water level is always above the top of the pump.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION STEP 8 Keep the Drip Emitters (D) a little higher than the water level in the container, but not more than 1m vertically higher so as to keep water flowing smoothly. If the Drip Emitter cannot be placed higher than the container's water level, use the Hole Punch (H) to poke a hole in the outlet tubing close to the pump side.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION STEP 9 Set the current time on the Timer (G) according to the Current Time Setting in the Timer's manual. Set irrigating schedules on the Timer (G) according to the Timer Program Setting in the Timer's manual. Irrigation Schedule Timer Settings Start time of each irrigation ON time of each cycle...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION STEP 10 Plug the Timer (G) into the nearby AC outlet and plug the Submerged Pump (F) into the Timer. Press the Mode button to "AUTO OFF" (showed on screen) and it will start to irrigate at the next start time scheduled.

  • Page 17: Application

    APPLICATION Please read the following infomation about the application before using this product to grow: 1. Growing medium It is suggested to use this product in a loose and aerated growing medium such as mixed soil, coco coir, perlite, and rock wool. 2.
  • Page 18 APPLICATION 5. Routing management Check the water level, temperature, pH and EC in your container regularly. Keep the water temperature around 20°C-22°C (68°F-72°F), and pH 5.8-6.5 to get best irrigation for your plants. Adjust the EC of nutrient water according to the growing condition of plants. 6.

  • Page 19: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION We offer a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects for all of our products from the date of purchase. If you need warranty assistance, please contact us as soon as possible. The warranty does not cover damage due to power surges, improper installation, improper use, or users' unauthorized modifications.