Getting Started
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*Please see cleaning instructions on the bottom of the page for specific parts that are dishwasher safe!
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Model A Assembly
Harvest Time!
Smart Switch Setup
CT2 and HD1.5 Tower Assembly- Detailed
Seed Planting
HD1 Setup Speed!
Seed Starter Propagation Kit Set Up
Cleaning
The system should ideally be pulled apart and cleaned at least twice a year, but may need to more often depending on the plants you intend to grow and how expansive their root systems become. The tower pieces may be hand washed with soap and a mild acid such as citric acid which helps dissolve the dried nutrient powder.
Dishwasher
CT1, CT2, HD1, HD1.5 Towers: Dishwasher is okay if you take care to turn off the heated dry cycle. The material we use, PETG, may deform at higher temperatures around 75c which is usually the upper limit of most home dishwashers, thus the heat cycle should be avoided.
Model A, HD2 Towers: The majority of the tower utilizes durable heat resistant polypropylene filament. This makes it dishwasher safe up to 85c. Please note that the pump, and entire lighting system including LED lights, light arms, light covers, light arm attachments and wiring are NOT dishwasher safe and will damage the parts.
Warnings
- Lighting System
- Ensure that the power cord is connected to side of the led bulb with writing. The opposite end of the bulb (without writing) is unpowered.
- The tower power cord must be unplugged when plugging in and removing the white light power cords.
- Do not pull on the white power cord wires to remove them from the bulb. You must pull on the white plastic to avoid pulling the wires out.
- The light bulbs are glass!!! Handle with care to avoid injury!
- Do not attempt to move the tower unless it is empty. The tower can weigh >30 lbs when full and you run the risk of damaging it or creating a mess.
- Not for outdoor usage. Even though the pump and smart switch are outdoor rated, the lights are not!
- Growing large plants in the unit could cause it to become unstable and tip over.
- Place on level ground.
- Do not run the submersible pump without water.