Urban Cultivator Commercial Manual
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1. SE _ Turn black knobs located above the very top shelf of the Cultivator counter clockwise to remove Gently pull the plastic light cover out from Cultivator Carefully insert each florescent tube straight into the socket Gently twist lights a quarter turn to lock them in place uN WN Replace the plastic light cover back and screw back on the black knobs g A x16 1 J Lil Your Urban Cultivator Commercial comes with sixteen Grow Lights and 4 replacements Do not use UV rated lights Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 21 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual Frequently Asked Questions How many trays will get out of one of my seed containers You will get four flats out of every Urban Cultivator seed containers You can plant heavy and thin out young plants and use as you go or plant more flats thinner and let them grow out before you harvest Try using the shaker to sow seeds evenly How much so2. Humidity Domes x16 Grow Lights x16 installed x4 extra Oo O N Q Ww Consumable s seeds nutrients 2x packs of soil screens pH down bottle OH Buffer 4 pH Buffer 7 EC PPM Storage Solution A Check the unit for any shipping damage Never connect or start growing with a damaged machine Please contact us if your Urban Cultivator Commercial is damaged Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual Page 9 Give your cultivator ample space All plumbing and electrical work should be done by a certified professional To successfully install the Cultivator you need to e Position the Cultivator on level ground so that the water inside flows evenly and lock the front two castor wheel brakes so the unit doesn t move when the doors and grow drawers are operated e Leave at least 36 inches at the front of the Cultivator for the doors drawers and yourself e Allow at least a 12 in
3. Planting Your Herbs and Microgreens CHOOSE YOUR SOIL if Using PUT SOIL IN TRAY AND SMOOTH Fill from 2 to full if using soil e For best results mix soil with water first INSERT SCREEN INTO TRAY yy Ny Sunshine 4 or Premiere HP Soil Screen not needed for Residential OR soil free grow mat SEED EVENLY Q SIFT THE TRAY SECURE HUMIDITY DOME ay Label tray with plant type amp date Cover seeds with a of soil Ensure Vents Are Tightly Closed amp gt p LEAVE TRAY IN CULTIVATOR FOR 48 HOURS MANUAL WATERING amp PROGRAM TRAYS O LEVEL 1 ONCE DAY FOR 15 MINS EDIT Press b then set water schedule according to the seed guide REMOVE HUMIDITY DOME PUT THE HUMIDITY DOME REMOVE HUMIDITY DOME FOR FOR 4 6 HOURS ey ON it ent REMAINING GROWING PROCESS tL t tsCSS _ TWO WAYS TO HARVEST TT TANT ANT AT IN maA ALEL EEEE RE Harvest all greens Thin out greens and use as they grow Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 15 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual Mixing nutrients e Your Commercial unit will tell you the amount of nutrients in your reservoir This is the TDS reading on your touchscreen e When TDS is O add 160 mL of nutrients into the reservoir through the hole in the reservoir lid e ideal TDS is 200 to 250 If TDS gets low add nutrients in 60 mL increments every 15
4. WE ue aya CURIVALOL The Urban Cultivator Commercial User Manual Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 1 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual A Urban Cuttivator f Please read the information inside this Instruction Booklet carefully and keep it as a reference manual These symbols are used to highlight tmportant information AN Warnings Information and best practices O Environmental information If you are unclear about any aspect of information in this manual please contact Urban Cultivator using support urbancultivator net or telephone our toll free number 1 877 352 0490 available seven days a week Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 2 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual Contents Technical Specifications Safety Precautions Child safety Safety precautions in daily use How the Cultivator Works The touch screen Password protection Before You Installl Hardware and accessory checklist Give your Cultivator ample space Electrical connection Running the Cultivator for the First Time Set up the clock Fill the reservoir Set up the pH doser Calibrate the pH sensor Calibrate the TDS sensor Water Mover aerator function Main water pump function Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual 10 11 15 14 IVa Urban Cultivator ff Planting Your Herbs and Microgreens
5. CANCEL SAVE Save your changes The Set Lights Menu EDIT You can customize the lighting schedule of each level You can set the lights to be on 12 hours per day 18 hours per day 24 hours per day or to be always off LEVEL 1 ah A Change this level s settings LEVEL 2 24 The current settings for this level LEVEL 3 po 18 6 LEVEL 4 OFF CHANGE LIGHTS GN TIME 8 00 The time that the system turns on CANCEL SAVE Save your changes Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual Page 17 Planting Growing and Cultivation Guide Herbs amp Microgreens Cultivaton smew When using soil free grow mats change the watering cycle to twice per day for two days Then reduce watering to once per day Note If planting multiple varieties on the same level set watering to once per four days Note Do not mix soil planted and soil free flats on the same level Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 18 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual Top Growing Tips Do Keep the Right Room Temperature and Humidity Levels Keep your room temperature between 55 F and 90 F 13 C and 32 C and humidity levels between 30 and 60 Do Keep Everything Clean Keep your growing environment clean Clean your reservoir reservoir filter and grow drawers every month and rinse out the filter inside the grow drawers every w
6. Mixing nutrients Customising growing conditions Plant ing growing and cultivation table Top growing tips Maintenance Cleaning the grow drawers Cleaning the reservoir Changing the lightbulbs Frequently Asked Questions Service and Spare Parts Customer Care Standard Guarantee Conditions 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 23 Page 3 Technical Specifications Exterior Finish Powdercoated white Temperature Control Based on room temperature no compressor Weight 545 Ibs Growing Capacity 16 flats Plumbing requirements 1 4 MPT fittings Electrical requirements Grounded 110v wall plug 15 Amp Breaker 30 5 8 gt T LO N 00 N Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual Page 4 Safety Precautions Urban Cultivator cares about your safety and your plants We want you to be familiar with the following safety instructions This manual should remain with the Urban Cultivator Commercial appliance so that new owners may learn about the product and relevant safety precautions You must carefully read through this instruction manual before installing and using the Urban Cultivator Commercial If you are unclear about any aspect of information within please contact Urban Cultivator using support urbancultivator net or teleohone our toll free number 1 877 352 0490 available seven days a week Child safety e This appliance is
7. designed to be operated by adults e The water from your Urban Cultivator Commercial is not for drinking e Keep your Seeds Nutrients and Growing Mediums in a safe dry storage area i The Cultivator s control panel has a child safety lock Refer to the Control Panel Table for more information Safety precautions in daily use Contaminated items and or garbage must not be present in the appliance e Keep the door closed when not working with the Cultivator e Donot remove the grow drawers when the machine is watering Refer to the Control Panel table for instructions on controlling the watering amp lighting schedules e Only use products that have been designed to be used with the Urban Cultivator Commercial e Do not sit or stand on the open door or grow drawers e Always unplug the power cord from the outlet and disconnect the water mains when the Cultivator is not in use The pH sensor has to be placed back into its case with storage solution when not in use e The Urban Cultivator Commercial should be serviced by a licensed professional e Use genuine spare parts and supplies that have been provided by Urban Cultivator e Any attempts to fix the Urban Cultivator Commercial without an authorised professional can be dangerous and will void your warranty e Do not place any items on top of the Urban Cultivator Commercial e Be careful when removing the grow drawers as they can weight up to 100 pounds when fully loaded with soil
8. minutes until TDS reads 200 250 Customising growing conditions for each grow level The Set Fan Menu The fans are controlled by the temperature setting on your unit Choosing a lower temperature will cause the fans to turn on more often to try and maintain that temperature Choosing a higher temperature will cause the fans to stay off for a longer period of time Urban Cultivator f SET TEMPERATURES LEVEL 1 28 C Increase or decrease the target temperature of this level EVEL 26 G The current Target Temperature LEVELS aE LEVEL 4 A Oe gt Note A level cannot be warmer than the level above it A LEVEL CANNOT BE WARMER THAN ABOVE CANCEL SAVE Note There is no heater or air conditioning in the unit The unit s ability to reach a set temperature depends on the temperature of your room Save your changes Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 16 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual The Set Water Menu You can customize the watering schedule of each level to suit your needs We recommend not changing these settings unless you are familiar with the needs of the plants you are growing SET WATERING LEVEL 1 ONCE DAY FOR 15 MINS Water this level EDIT LEVEL 2 TWICE DAY FOR 15 MINS Edit the watering schedule LEVEL 3 ONCE 4 DAYS FOR 8 MINS p The current settings for this level LEWEL 4 ONCE DAY FOR 15 MINS
9. bancultivator videomanual 6 Ensure water mover aerator is functioning e Check that the level of water is above 50 If there is no movement of water or air bubbles happening grab the water mover 6 in image below and shake out the air bubble till it starts operating e f there is still no movement of water or air bubbles 1 Clean out the intake strainer of any seeds or debris 2 Pull off the small clear air intake line and unscrew the out take fitting 3 Clean out any debris seeds inside the fitting and re screw back onto the pump and re insert the clear tube 7 Ensure main water pump ifs primed e Once reservoir is full press Menu SETWATER evera then press ry This will activate the oOump e lf water is not flowing into level 4 you will need to prime the main pump Wait 3 5 minutes to see if the water starts flowing 1 Remove the water pump 5 in image below from the clear hose that attaches the pump to the filter 2 Once you see water flowing out of the water pump re attach the pump the clear hose 3 You should now see water pumping into level 4 Turn off the watering cycle to stop the flow PH Sensor amp twist off cap TDS Sensor TDS Sensor 2 OH Sensor 3 Safety Switch 4 Filter 5 Water Pump 6 Water Mover Air Pump amp sir ala haley US Air Intake Line 9 Watch level SOMS OT Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 14 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual
10. ch ventilation gap from the top of the Cultivator to the ceiling e Connect the city water supply and city drain to the 1 4 inch NPT female fittings at the back left of the Cultivator See the photograph below e City water connection must not be further than 10 feet from the Urban Cultivator Commercial and no higher than 6 feet from the Urban Cultivator Commercial connections e The 120V 240V outside of North America electrical outlet should be within 6 feet from the Cultivator the Urban Cultivator Commercial Make sure that the water inlet hose is not twisted crushed entangled or leaking in any way Do Pipes that have not been in regular use should be cleaned with running water before connecting AN not use connection hoses that have been used previously by other appliances City Drain Connection City Fill Connection 1 4 NPT female fitting 1 4 NPT female fitting WARNING The Cultivator could tip Ch dangerously forward Do not use the Cultivator TIP OVER HAZARD until it is fully installed Electrical connection The Urban Cultivator Commercial must be grounded i e connected to the earth Urban Cultivator does not accept any responsibilty should this safety measure not be followed Electricity can be dangerous and an unsafe plug inserted into a power socket could result in a serious safety hazard Do not connect the Urban Cultivator Commercial via an extension cable Ensure that the plug is accessible a
11. ee a single drop come out from the Cultivators pH Dosing Line Refer to the photograph above Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 11 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual 4 Install and calibrate the pH sensor To enter the pH calibration screen press MENU setRESERVOIR pH sensor Attach The pH Sensor Cable Fill one cup of water one of To the Port On The Left Reservoir Wall OH Buffer 4 and one of pH Buffer 7 Gently wash the pH probe Gently swish the probe in pH Buffer 4 in the water and dry on a cloth and press Repeat steps 3 and 4 for pH Buffer 7 Solution Attach PH probe to reservoir wall using suction cup Safely store the pH Sensor cap and use it to stop the sensor from drying out when the Cultivators Reservoir is empty Do not let the OH Sensor dry out as it will void your warranty Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 12 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual 5 Install and calibrate the TDS sensor To enter the TDS calibration screen press MENU _setREsERvoIR tos sensor Attach The TDS Sensor Cable Fill one cup of water and one of To the Port On The Left Reservoir Wall EC PPM Solution TNE Gently wash the TDS probe Gently swish the probe in EC PPM in the water and dry on a cloth Solution and press Attach TDS probe to reservoir wall using suction cup Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 13 Watch Video Tutorials www ur
12. eek or two Don t Overwater Don t overwater your plants especially at the beginning of their lives as it may bring on mould and mildew We have factory set the watering levels for once every four days but this will vary depending on what your ambient temperature and humidity Is Do Use the Humidity Domes During Germination Use the humidity domes to increase temperature and humidity in the grow trays when germinating seeds Keep the domes on for the first two or three days after the seeds have been planted with the air vents closed Lift domes off once per day to ensure fresh air circulation Do Use Proper Soil or Pads We highly recommend the soil brands Sunshine 4 or Premiere HP You can use other mediums such as our Versapak fabric sheets but we have found better results with soil Don t Add Too Much Nutrients Overfeeding can cause damage to the plants listed in our Planting Growing and Cultivation Table For best re sults refer to the instructions on the back of your nutrient bottle Most quick growing microgreens one to two weeks do not require any nutrients Only longer growing greens herbs arugula etc require nutrients and should only be added after week one or two at the earliest Do Keep pH Levels Between 5 and 7 Balance your pH level at 5 for optimal results as the OH will increase throughout the week Do Sow Seeds a Little Heavy and Thin Out Young Plants Pluck out young plants to allow others to grow and fi
13. fter the Cultivator has been installed Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 10 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual Running the Cultivator for the First Time Note the appliance must be plugged in and plumbed by a professional Follow the steps below to setup your Cultivator for the first time The Password is 1821 1 Set up the clock e Press Menu gt then option Set your Date Time and Format e Press and return to the setup menu Ensure water lines are hooked up first See page 9 2 Fill the reservoir e Remove the lower grow drawer and reservoir cover to access the pH Bottle Shelf Press MENU _SeTRESERVoIR and to switch to city water mode e Press and check to make sure the water is filling into the reservoir e Once full the Cultivators onboard computer will maintain a constant water level Ensure reservoir is free of dirt and foreign objects before filling 3 Set up the pH doser e Remove the lower grow drawer and reservoir cover to access the pH Bottle Shelf e Place the pH Down bottle 1 into the shelf see arrow below replacing its bottle cap with the one fixed to the Cultivator with a hose 2 pH Down Bottle Remove the Cap and place the bottle into the hole Insert the tube into the pH Down Bottle and tighten the cap B Cultivators pH Dosing Line e Press menu _SET RESERVOIR then press once or twice until you s
14. il should put in my trays You should fill each tray 1 2 to with our recommended potting soil Sunshine 4 and Premiere HP 2 full for shorter life cycle 1 2 weeks plants such as Pea Tendrils Wheat Grass Sunflower Broccoli etc Fill your tray full when planting longer life cycle 2 14 weeks plants such as Classic Herbs basil oregano etc Arugula Beet Tops etc Do I mix in my seeds or cover them with dirt We have found great results by covering the newly sown seeds with a light dusting of soil that s been shifted through a regular strainer The finer soil soreads nicely and makes a protective blanket during germination Sow your seeds over the soil and cover with a fine layer of sifted soil When should I use plant nutrients Your cultivator will display the TDS Total Disolved Solids of the water in the reservoir Make note of what the TDS is when you first fill the reservoir and try to maintain a TDS of 200 250 above that number Add 60ml of nutrients at a time and wait 15 minutes to adjust TDS What is the password for the child lock screen 1821 or your own personal 4 digit password Is my Cultivator pre programmed Yes it comes pre programmed for an average growing environment and an average for all plants needs To set it to your environment or specific plant s needs check the manual call our support line or check urbancultivator net videomanual How often should do maintenance on my cultivator Wet dry shoo
15. ll out Do Use Hydrogen Peroxide If you accidentally keep your humidity domes on too long or overwater your plants and your plants develop powdery mildew you can spray them with Hydrogen Peroxide and water 1 tbsp of 17 35 food grade hydro gen peroxide to 1L of water Only spray the soil though as this can cause your plants to rot in on themselves Do Love Your Plants Take time and care with your plants Give them the proper attention and lift them up every now and then for weight If your trays feel light it s time to water your plants Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 19 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual Maintenance Cleaning the grow drawers Clean your grow drawers between each harvest however you should immediately clean mould or unwant ed organic matter Do not use any chemically damaging or unhealthy cleaning products such as bleach Using chemical cleaning products may be toxic and could potentially erode the grow drawers You can use 30 Hydrogen Peroxide to clean the reservoir and water lines 5 tsp per gallon Read all warning labels on the H2O labels drawers every month and rinse out the filter inside the grow drawers every week or two weeks Keep your growing environment clean Clean your Reservoir Reservoir Filter and grow Cleaning the reservoir 1 Remove the bottom grow drawer and Reservoir Lid 2 Press MENU enter passcode __setReservoir oran angl accer
16. ltivator e This guarantee Is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights e Urban Cultivator DOES NOT warranty light bulbs Connect With Us urbancultivator urban cultivator urbancultivator Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 23 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual
17. mmercial Customer Care In the event that your Urban Cultivator Commercial requires service or you wish to purchase plant supplies and spare parts please call us toll free on 1 877 352 0490 or email support urbancultivator net Please provide the following information when you are calling to arrange for an engineer or return of goods e Your name address zip number or postal code e Your contact telephone number and best time to be reached e Clear and concise details of the problem e The purchase date and name of the sales representative who sold you the unit Standard Guarantee Conditions Urban Cultivator Limited guarantee that if within 12 months Clabour or within 3 years parts of the date of purchase this Urban Cultivator Commercial appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective due to faulty workmanship or materials we will at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour materials or carriage on condition that e The Urban Cultivator Commercial has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate e The Urban Cultivator Commercial has been used in accordance to the manufacturer s Instructions e The Urban Cultivator Commercial has not been tampered with by any person not authorised by US e All service work under this guarantee must be authorised by Urban Cultivator e Any appliance or defective component shall become the property of Urban Cu
18. ng situation but you can customize to fit your environment Please call us or visit our website for more details Every 4 Days The default watering cycle 10 Minutes The Default Watering Time 8 00am The Default Lights ON Time 18 Hours How Long The Lights Stay On Per Day Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 7 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual Touch screen The liquid crystal touch screen enables you to control the Cultivator s functions and allows the Cultivator to communicate watering lighting temperature relative humidity and nutrient data back to you Below is an illustration of the status screen of the program Password protection Urban Cultivator oo The main menu is password protected If you ve forgotten ee See your password you may also use the master password 1821 GROW 36 WATER OFF RESERVOIR WATER 90 TEMP 24 C PH 5 8 TDS 90 PPM MENU Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 8 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual Before You Install Hardware and accessory check list Please check that all the components for your Urban Cultivator Commercial are accounted for and that none have been damaged in shipping Please refer to the Checklist provided Component Names _ Touch Screen Control 2 Grow Drawers x4 3 Reservoir Cover 4 Castor Wheels x4 front 2 are lockable Splash Plates x3 Grow Trays x16
19. plants and water e When moving your Cultivator ensure there is no water inside the reservoir Extra water may cause level issues if left in the Cultivator while being moved Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 5 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual Whenever you take a grow drawer out be careful of standing water It can take up to ten minutes for the grow drawer to drain after a watering cycle The Cultivator may tip dangerously forward when removing fully loaded grow drawers from the top two levels The Reservoir should be full with water to avoid this potential tipping hazard Please secure the Cultivator to the building structure using the strap and fixing provided See below Affix Straps To Top Body Screws a nne WARNING The Cultivator could tip dangerously forward Do not use the Cultivator TIP OVER HAZARD until it is fully installed Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 6 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual How the Cultivator Works The Urban Cultivator Commercial provides a self contained growing environment for herbs and greens Lights imitate the sun s rays and an irrigation system delivers water and nutrients from the reservoir to the plants The automated system provides everything for the plants at the correct times and measures so that your herbs and greens grow all year round We have pre programmed the Cultivator for an average growi
20. t 3 The Cultivator will start to drain the reservoir This can take up to 30 minutes Once it has drained wipe off any dirt with a clean rag 4 Add your preferred cleaning agent H O into the Reservoir following the guidelines on the rear of the agents packaging The Urban Cultivator Commercial holds 80 litres of water 5 Once clean press MENU SeTRESERVOIR and __acceet 6 Once the Reservoir has re filled press menu SETRESERVOIR and ry so that the cleaning agent flows through the Cultivators piping system 7 Repeat the process for each level 8 Once the levels and reservoir are cleaned press to remove the cleaning agent and the reservoir will automatically re fill and start over When you wipe clean the Reservoir do not knock the pumps mis align the Pipes and in particular the Sensors We recommend using a non chlorine bleach purchased from a reputable environmentally conscience company Please follow the quantity guidelines on its packaging Draining the reservoir sends water down and out from the Drain Hose Water from your Urban Cultivator Commercial is not for drinking and biological residues may still be present and could be harmful gt OF Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 20 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual Installing replacing the lights The sixteen Grow Lights have been pre installed in your Cultivator To replace a grow light follow these steps
21. vacuum or wipe down reservoir and levels every 6 8 weeks Ensure to check filters and oumps for seed and soil build up Your water pump filter will need to be changed every 6 months Does my water reservoir keep itself filled Yes if you received your Cultivator with City Hook up capabilities and have it plumbed in then it is pre programmed to exchange the water in the reservoir once a week and top up as needed What do do if my reservoir won t recycle Check to ensure the connection on your city drain is open and free of blockage If the cultivator is new it may not be primed and may need 2 to 3 minutes to prime If it is still not draining remove the bottom grow drawer to access your reservoir Ensure there is more then 50 water inside then reach in and make sure the pump is on and vibrating If the pump is running discconnect it from the clear outtake hose and ensure water is coming out of the pump What do do if my level won t water Make sure another level is not currently being watered Ensure that the level is set into a schedule and not in Always Off If still no watering get access to your reservoir and insure the pump is on and primed as listed above Call Us 7 Days a Week 1 877 352 0490 Page 22 Watch Video Tutorials www urbancultivator videomanual Service and Spare Parts Please call our toll free number 1 877 352 0490 or email Ssupport urbancultivator net if you think there is a problem with your Urban Cultivator Co
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