AeroFlo
18 & 30
Assembly Guide
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AeroFlo2 18 & 30 PARTS:
assembled dimensions: AF18 - 5’4L X 23”W X 22”H
AF30 - 7’6”L X 23”W X 22”H
Parts Box:
1: AF18= WaterPower Pump 85
AF30= WaterPower Pump 120
2: Pump line
3: Manifold
4: Drain Valve
5: Reservoir 17 gallon
6: Reservoir Lid
7: Hatch Cover
8: SnapStand Support Legs, 2ea
9: SnapStand Base, 2ea
10: SnapStand Cross Fitting, 2 ea
11: SnapStand Cross Support
12: Clay Pebbles 9 L
13: FloraSeries Nutrients
Chambers Box:
14: Drain Level Tube (DLT)
15: DLT Lubricant
16: DLT 4” Covers
17: Net Pots 3” (18 or 30)
18: CocoTek Liners 3” (18 or 30)
19: Growing Chambers (4’ or 6’)
STEP 1
Insert the Drain Valve into
the Reservoir grommet while
supporting the grommet
from the inside.
STEP 2
Connect the Pumpline to
the Pump leaving the Swivel
Fitting to attach to the
Manifold.
ASSEMBLY, RESERVOIR SETUP
STEP 3
Place the Pump assembly into the
Reservoir so the Pumpline emerges
through the Reservoir Lid.
ASSEMBLY
STEP 4
Slide the two Support Legs
into the SnapStand Bases and
the Snapstand Cross Fittings.
Snap the Cross Support into
the SnapStand Cross Fittings.
STEP 5
Remove the Sprayline, DLT,
Net Pots and CocoTek Liners
from each of the Growing
Chambers and place the
Growing Chambers on the
Support Stand and Reservoir.
STEP 6
Lubricate the end of the DLT
with the Lubricant provided
and insert into the Growing
Chamber drain hole and align
with the holes in the Reservoir
Lid for each Growing
Chamber. Adjust water level
in Growing Chamber by
raising or lowering the DLT.
ASSEMBLY
STEP 7
Setup the rest of the Growing Chambers
and install the Spraylines by following the
directions provided with the Spraylines.
STEP 9
Attach each of the Spraylines to
the Manifold and then the Flexible
Pumpline to the Manifold. Make
sure there is a rubber gasket in the
Sprayline fitting and DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN. Cover the inspection hole
with the Hatch Cover
STEP 8
The level of the water in the Growing
Chamber is controlled by the height of
the DLT . Keep the D LT access covered with
the DLT Cover.
ASSEMBLY
STEP 10
Place the Net Pots with the CocoTek Liners into the growing sites and use the Clay
Pebbles to support seedling plants. Always rinse the Clay Pebbles before use and see
the Helpful Guidelines for planting and cleaning the system.
HELPFUL GUIDELINES
FILLING
Before filling your system with water it is
essential that you understand the system
capacity. The reservoir should be drained
first before draining the growing chambers.
This will prevent overfilling of the reservoir
and possible flooding. See illustration for
reservoir capacities at each of the steps. Fill
the reservoir with a known volume of water
and then start the pump. Adjust the Drain
Level Tubes (DLT) to the desired level and
start adding water in 1 gallon increments
until the Growing Chambers and reservoir
are at the desired levels. Record the total
gallons to be used for calculating the
amount of nutrient to add to the system. See
chart for approximate amount of water each
system holds at the two operating levels.
CAUTION: Never run the water pump
without water covering the pump inlet.
normal operational range (gallons)
17
13
10
7
AeroFlo
system
2
Reservoir
capacity
Each Chamber Total Water*
low level high level low level high level
gallons
AeroFlo2 18 13 0.6 2.4 15 20
AeroFlo2 30 13 1.0 4.0 16 25
* Total amount of water in all chambers and reservoir
HELPFUL GUIDELINES
PLANTING
To prepare a seedling or a plant for transplanting, remove all soil and/or organic material
from around the roots. Plants must be sturdy with established roots before transplanting.
Choose seedlings because it’s more difficult to successfully transplant older plants. If your
plant has been growing in soil or peat moss, gently remove the plant from its pot and
carefully rinse as much soil as possible from the roots before transplanting. Although this
method of transplanting from soil to hydroponics is somewhat risky, (soil may contain
diseased organisms that proliferate in the rich hydroponic solution), we have been very
successful in implementing, particularly with culinary herbs and encourage you to try it.
You can avoid these problems by starting plants from cuttings in one of our RainForest™
Systems or RapidRooters™.
PLACEMENT
Abundant light, proper temperature and
adequate ventilation are crucial for fast
growth, healthy plants and higher yields. Place
the AeroFlo2 system in a warm, well-lit, wellventilated location, such as an outdoor garden,
sunlit window, patio or greenhouse. Keep your
AeroFlo2 away from areas where the inevitable
dripping that occurs during filling, draining and
pH adjustment could cause water damage.
NUTRIENTS
Start by choosing either the most widely
recognized, reliable nutrient in the industry, Flora
Series® or step into the technological breakthrough
of FloraNova® for the accelerated performance
of mineral nutrients enriched with the healthy,
flavorful characteristics of organics. Please refer
to our Feeding Schedule that is provided with the
system for nutrient recommendations.
• Keep the nutrient solution temperature
below 75° F (24° C).
• Change nutrient solution every 7-10 days.
• Top off with fresh water between
nutrient changes.
• Keep nutrient solution aerated for best results.
• If your water is above 200 ppm total or 70 ppm
calcium, use Hardwater FloraMicro instead
of FloraMicro.
The pH (acidity or alkalinity) of a nutrient solution
affects the availability of the elements contained
within. Use GH pH adjusters to maintain nutrient
pH between 5.5 - 6.5.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
OPERATION
When plants are small and their roots are not well developed, the Drain Level Tubes (DLT)
should be at the maximum height to allow nutrient rich water to reach the bottoms of
the net cups. Once the roots have grown and are immersed within the flowing stream
of nutrient, the DLT’s can be pushed down to increase oxygen within the nutrient and
growing chamber. The water level in the Growing Chambers should be maintained at
a 1” to 2” depth in case the power or the pump fails. Generally it’s best for the system
to always run. However, many people do put their AeroFlo2 systems on a timer to save
electricity. The AeroFlo2 stays on during the light cycle and only runs for 10 to 15 minutes
every 1 to 2 hours for the night cycle. Cycling the pump keeps the water from stagnating
and the roots from drying out and dying.
PREPARATION FOR REPLANTING
Drain the whole system, brush out the growing chambers and, if necessary, unclog the
spray holes in the beige spray lines mounted inside the growing chambers. Sponge
off all parts to disinfect. You can use General Hydroponic’s FloraShield™ to clean the
system and clay pebbles or a disinfectant. Rinse everything thoroughly. Refill it with
water and run it for a few hours, then drain again before introducing a new crop.
Clean filters frequently. Simply unplug pump and remove reusable filter. Rinse pump
filter under hot water to clean. CAUTION: Do not rinse filter with a strong Bleach
(chlorine) solution, it may react with the filter and form an oily residue.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
If white salt deposits form on the Clay Pebbles:
1. Try using a milder nutrient solution and topping off with plain water only.
2. Occasionally drain your system, refill with plain water and run the pump
overnight. After the overnight rinse, empty reservoir and refill with
fresh nutrient.
If Plants are not growing well and you suspect “hard” water:
1. Use FloraMicro Hardwater in place of FloraMicro.
2. Try distilled or purified water. You should see a significant improvement
in plant health and growth within one week.
3. Collect rainwater for use in your AeroFlo2.
If nutrient solution stops flowing from the beige spray lines:
1. Check to ensure that pump is plugged in and the reservoir is filled
with nutrient solution.
2. Check whether emitter holes in the beige spraylines are clogged. Keep pump
filter clean and use General Hydroponic’s FloraKleen™ to minimize nutrient
buildup and crusting.
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