Tribest FL-3000 User's Manual
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1. just like the trays above with hot water hydrogen peroxide or diluted bleach Let sit for ten minutes then rinse thoroughly 10 Cleaning the Green Water Tubes Rinse the tube clean with hot tap water after every harvest Then clean them once every month using a felt tip pipe cleaner This works like a plunger to clear the residue build up of film and gel that naturally accumulates from the seed jackets Cleaning the Sprinkler Head Flush the spinning sprinkler head with hot tap water after each V2 harvest Tap it on all sides Rinse and tap The Sprinkler head separates foriperiodit maintenance Film and gel from the seed repeatedly to flush out debris Use the tooth jackets can clog the tiny water outlets brush to help Film residue from the seeds builds up and clogs the holes This slows down the speed of the spin Regular cleaning is required _ How to Open the Sprinkler Head If your sprinkler lt is badly clogged it can be thoroughly cleaned by opening it This job is best done by someone who is good at working with their hands Each of the 4 arms has 2 tabs Use a flat object like a butter gay Knife to slide off all the tabs and place them safely ni in a cup Separate the top and bottom halves of the sprinkler head and clean them with a tooth brush Then reassemble the head and its tabs The moveable tabs can increase or decrease the flow of waterandthe Adjusting the Sprinkler Head Water Flow Tabs bi T2. the water pressure tube Review the steps for adjusting the water pressure tube on page 10 Accessories For Your Freshlife Sprouter Item Price Extra Sprouter Barrel Set Include 2 trays sls clips 34 95 green tube and barrel Doubles your capacity Cover 16 20 Extra Sprouting Tray 9 00 2 Extra Sprinkler Heads 9 75 2 Green Tubes each comprised of 2 parts 9 75 Sproutman s Turn the Dial Sprout Chart 8 60 Includes growing info taste usage harvest times recipes and 37 full color photos 7 x9 Sprouts The Miracle Food 12 95 The Complete Guide to Sprouting 224 pgs Sproutman s Kitchen Garden Cookbook 14 95 250 Raw Flourless Dairyless Low Temperature Low Fat Low Salt Vegetarian Recipes 336 pgs Wheatgrass Nature s Finest Medicine 14 95 The Complete Guide to Using Grass Foods amp Juices to Revitalize Your Health 216 pgs Order accessories from Tribest Corp 1143 N Patt Street toll free 888 254 7336 ph 714 879 7150 fax 714 879 7140 www tribestlife com 16 Wheatgrass grows easily and without soil in the Freshlife Sprouter We Guarantee It Your Freshlife Sprouter is warranted for one year See details next page In the even something goes wrong with the performance of this appliance please contact us for fast and courteous service Order accessories from Tribest Corp 1143 N Patt Street Anaheim CA 92801 service tribest com toll free 88
3. 8 254 7336 ph 714 879 7150 fax 714 879 7140 www tribestlife com PRODUCT STANDARD ITEM AUTOMATIC SPROUTER MODEL FL 3000 ELECTRICITY USA Model 120V 60Hz Europe amp Asia Model 220 240V 50 60hZ POWER 17 18 WARRANTY 1 We warrant to you the end user customer who has properly registered after purchasing a new Tribest Freshlife 3000 that the new Tribest Freshlife 3000 will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase 2 Upon Tribest s receipt of a written notice of defects from you during the warranty period Tribest at its option will either repair or replace the part s of Tribest Freshlife 3000 that proved to be defective The replacement of the part s of Tribest Freshlife 3000 may be either new or like new The Tribest Freshlife 3000 may contain re manufactured or re conditioned parts which is equivalent to new in performance or may have been subjected to incidental use 3 This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from a the failure to operate the Tribest Freshlife 3000 in accordance with the instructions b the use of parts or supplies not provided or authorized by Tribest c negligent improper or inadequate maintenance d the service performed or attempted by unauthorized service person s e tampering misuse or unauthorized modification of the Tribest Freshlife 3000 4 All warranty and repair
4. BOVE IN NO EVENT WILL TRIBEST BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CON SEQUENTIAL INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE Some states or counties might not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages If you reside in such a state or county the above limitation or exclusion may not be applicable In the event that you have any questions concerning the use and care for this product or concerning service please write a letter or send an e mail to following address explaining the nature of your concerns or call us at 888 254 7336 Tribest Corp 1143 N Patt Street Anaheim CA 92801 Website www tribestlife com E mail service tribest com TRIBEST making healthy living easy 1143 N Patt Street Anaheim CA 92801 toll free 888 254 7336 fax 714 879 7140 service tribest com www tribestlife com v1 201303
5. Sproutman Presents the New TRIBEST FL 3000 by Tribest Corp www Tribest com Instruction Booklet Congratulations You ve embarked on a new jour ney indoor gardening with sprouts Soon you ll find things couldn t be greener Say goodbye to poisonous pesticides fertilizers irradiated vegetables genetically modified pro duce and the rising cost of food that is eating away at you With the new Freshlife Automatic Sprouter your weekly harvests of young vegetables will rescue you from the perils of commercial agriculture Now you can replace empty calories with living nutrients and protect yourself from preservatives except the ones that preserve your health Good luck and happy sprouting aa Steve Mevyerowitz Important Safeguards The following basic safety precautions apply when using electrical appliances 1 Read all instructions 2 To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord plugs portable applinances or other specific part or parts in water or other liguid 3 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children 4 Remove plug from outlet when the appliance is not in use before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning Allow to cool before handling 5 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner Retum appliance to the nearest authorized serv
6. cation is shady you can remove the cover once the sprouts have started greening usually the last 2 3 days before harvest The Freshlife can operate safely without a cover during this period In addition to more light the sprouts also get more air which is especially Sunflower sprouts grow 8 10 inches tall in the beneficial in hot weather Freshlife Sprouter Direct sunlight is not necessary and in fact may overheat your crop in hot weather Reduce contact with direct sunlight when temperatures are above 90 F in hot weather Full spectrum or grow lights are recommended if you have insufficient natural light Optional Method for Growing Mung and Soybeans The Freshlife sprouter has a feature for growing juicy mung and soy sprouts Follow the basic instructions by placing a black sprouter tray on top of the beans Now set 4 evenly placed weights on top of the tray Use apples or clean stones Their weight gives these bean sprouts something to push against making them fatter and sweeter Questions amp Answers with Sproutman Dear Sproutman My sprinkler does not spin Why First of all the sprinkler does not need to spin order for the sprouts to get watered The black trays are designed to spread the water evenly to all sprouts That being said if there is an obstruc tion somewhere that reduces the water flow to the sprinkler there won t be enough water pressure for it to spin See also next question I recommend you f
7. different varieties in each level This effectively doubles your output and enables a rotation cycle that ensures there is always a ready to eat crop 3 Finally you can mix a few varieties and grow them together Our favorite mixture is x z Sproutman s Garden Mix Above 4 flavors are laid out and ready to sprout Up to 4 compatible varieties of which contains alfalfa clover seeds can be grown on the same tray radish and cabbage sprouts Dear Sproutman My sprinkler head keeps falling off its post What s that about O F Hedd Your head is clogged your sprinkler head that is Switch sprinkler heads and clean the clogged one See instructions on p 10 Dear Sproutman Try as I might I find it difficult to fit the sprouting 4 barrel on top of the water barrel Why Kent Seete Because the sprouter barrel green tube was forced so deep into the hole there was no room for the water barrel s pressure tube to seat itself Ten inch tall buckwheat sprouts growing in the Lift the barrel off take out the Freshlife sprouter green water tube reseat the barrel and replace the tube Dear Sproutman I took off the cover to get more light but now Freshlife is sprinkling water on my kitchen counter What can I do What a blessing You ve got great water pressure Most people don t have enough If your Freshlife sprays water over the edge of lid reduce the water pressure by opening the opening on
8. e If not reseat the barrel until it makes a good connection 6 Get Ready to Plug In Place the sprinkler head on top of the green tube and plug the unit into an electrical outlet The water should flow through the sprinkler and out its holes Place the cover on top of the unit to maintain warmth and humidity The sprinkler will spray intermittently several times per hour Change the water in the water barrel at least once daily 7 Harvest Time When to Pick Your Crop Harvest time is usually between 5 and 8 days de pending on seed variety see chart p 11 For leafy green sprouts this is when 90 of the crop has dropped its hulls seed jackets They are at their peak when the leaf develops a cleft divides in two A Grab your sprouts about halfway down and wiggle them out roots and all or pull the whole tray out of the barrel Rinse the sprouts to remove any hulls BAM hanging onto the roots Although hulls are edible After 4 days of growth the top they can detract from taste Now clean the tray see tray was removed exposing the instructions p 9 sprouts to light 8 Refrigerate and Begin Anew Store the mature harvested sprouts in your refrigerator for about a week For best results store them in a container with a lid Clean the tray and start growing next weeks crop You can also buy a second barrel to double your harvests see p 10 While in the refrigerator it is a good idea to rinse the sprouts once every
9. econd barrel to double your capacity 6 Water Barrel This is the bottom ET section that holds the reservoir of ni M water You can add nutrients or other solutions to the water here although it is optional Parts are listed according to this photo from top down 7 Water Pressure Tube This is the tube with an opening on bottom It sits inside the water barrel and controls the water pressure Open the hole when you grow only one barrel of sprouts and close the hole when you grow 2 or more barrels of sprouts 8 Motor Chamber Holds a specifically designed water pump with a timer Do not place this part in the sink of immerse it in water 9 Wheatgrass Pad Controls tangled roots while growing wheatgrass 10 Power Cord Detachable Power Cord Cpe Presents the New TRIBEST FL 3000 1 Examine your New Freshlife Rinse your new Freshlife Sprouter and all its parts Make sure you have all the parts listed on page 6 2 Prepare your Seeds Wash the sprouting tray in hot tap water Examine your seeds and remove any foreign matter For best results we recommend new Freshlife owners start with mung alfalfa or clover seeds Cover the tray with seeds For small seeds like alfalfa 5 6 tbsp of seeds yields a full tray or approximately 1 Ib of sprouts For other seed amounts see chart p 11 Pre soaking of seeds is not required in the Freshlife 3 Spread the Seeds on the Tray Place the sprouter barrel on your counter and ins
10. ert the black sprout tray into the barrel smooth side up Pour the seeds onto the tray and spread evenly Caution Try to prevent small seeds like alfalfa from falling over the outer edge Spread the seeds out evenly on the bottom Place the second black sprouter tray on sprouter tray top of the seeds also smooth side up Insert the green water tube connect 2 pieces to make about 5 inches long securely into the hole in the centerof the barrel Make sure the hole and tube are clear of seeds Remove the top sprouter tray a couple days before harvest time see chart pg 11 LL This is generally when the sprouts are Add the second black tray on top of the ready to turn green or when they seeds creating a seed sandwich become 2 3 inches tall 4 Fill the Water Barrel Place the water barrel on your countertop within reach of an electrical outlet Insert the water pressure tube into the hole at the bottom of the barrel Read about adjusting this tube later on page 10 Fill the water barrel with pure water up to about 1 1 2 inches from the top Use pure water or the same water you use for cooking and drinking Do not immerse the water barrel in water 5 Put the Two Barrels Together Set the sprout barrel on top of the water barrel Align the sprout barrel until it is securely seated The sprinkler tums onandoff Test the unit plug it in and look for a fountain of several times per hour water springing from the top of the green tub
11. few days How to Clean your Freshlife and its Parts Cleaning Sprouter Tray The black sprouting trays have groves that grab onto the sprout roots If the grooves are full of sprout roots and seeds then clean ing must be done in two steps 1 Rinse the trays under tap water with or without soap and brush them vigorously with a vegetable brush Do not attempt to clean them perfectly at this time Put the trays aside to dry even with some roots still lodged in the grooves cleaning the grooves in your 2 Dry brushing Hours later when both sprouter tray the trays and brush are dry vigorously brush both sides of the trays again but without any water Most seeds and roots will flake off A small amount of leftover seeds and roots is acceptable You may also wash your sprouting tray in the dishwasher Make sure you locate it up high and away from the heating element Sterilize your growing tray by dipping it for 2 minutes in hot water as hot as a very hot cup of tea if you suspect a foul harvest so as not to transfer any bad bacteria to the next crop You can also sterilize your tray by spraying it with hydrogen peroxide available at drug stores or diluted bleach Sterilize for 10 minutes and then rinse thoroughly Cleaning the Sprouter and Water Barrels Wash the barrels with soap and hot tap water Rinse well to eliminate any soap residue Do not immerse the water barrel and its motor in water Also sterilize your barrels
12. ganic Sprouting Seeds www tribestlife com You can grow any good sprouting seed in your Freshlife sprouter but our most popular suggestions are listed below Some Popular Sprouting Seeds Variety of Tbsp Days of Growth Description amp Taste to plant Alfalfa 5 6 7 Mild all purpose Clover 5 6 7 Spicier cousin of alfalfa Radish 2 3 5 6 Very radishy amp hot Garlic 2 3 12 Powerful garlic flavor Wheatgrass 7 9 Medicinal green juice Sunflower 6 9 Hearty texture amp flavor Sweet Pea Shoots 9 8 Crsip tall leafy Soybean 9 5 Mild juicy crisp Mungbean 8 4 5 Crunchy delicious Broccoli 2 3 5 6 Small rich in flavor Buckwheat 5 10 Mild flavor big leaf Fenugreek 4 5 6 7 Tall healthly bitter herb Cabbage 2 3 5 6 Small size rich flavor 11 About Mold Mold can grow whenever there is moisture warmth and food Nevertheless you can minimize the problem by being vigilant during the first few days of sprouting Change the water daily If you see a lot of foam or discoloration that is the signal to refresh the water Two common products hydrogen per oxide and liquid grapefruit seed extract available in drug stores and health food stores can help deter mold Add approximately cup of hydrogen peroxide to the water barrel or add a few drops of grapefruit seed extract About Light Normal daylight is all you need to develop deep green looking sprouts If your Freshlife lo
13. here are 3 water outlets on each arm of the spin ner and a fourth opening at the end point To increase the spinning speed move the tabs to close 1 or 2 outlets closest to the center post To slow the sprinkler head move the tabs to close 1 or 2 openings closest to the outer end of each arm Adding an Extra Growing Level Double your growing capacity by adding an extra grow ing barrel set Sproutman recommends you achieve 3 successful crops before adding another growing level Build your skill first then use the following rotation procedure Start the first growing barrel on a Monday and grow it alone for 4 days Start the second growing barrel on Thursday and put it in the bottom position Move the Monday barrel to the top position The align ment of the water flow tubes must be perfect in order to Never run out of greens achieve full water pressure The opening on the water Establish a crop rotation schedule with 2 growing pressure tube must be closed The spinner tabs may levels Th bottom level i need to be adjusted for better water flow the water reservoir Tips for Happy Sprouting About Seeds Use organically grown seeds whenever possible When not available choose seeds that are certified pesticide and chemical free Just as seed quality is critical for a successful outdoor garden it is absolutely essential to select high quality sprouting grade seed for your indoor garden Our favorite brand is Sproutman s Or
14. ice facility for examination repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment 6 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries 7 Do not use outdoors this item may be omitted if the product is specifically intended for outdoor use 8 Where applicable always attach plug to appliance and check that the control is OFF before plugging cord into wall outlet To disconnect turn the control to OFF then remove plug from wall outlet 9 Do not use appliance for other than intended use 10 Avoid contacting moving parts 11 Save these instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Importantes measures de s curit Appliquez les measures de s curit l mentaires suivantes lorsque vous utili sez un appareil lectrique 1 Lisez toutes les instructions 2 Pour viter les chocs lectriques ne plongez pas le cordon la fiche ou l appareil portatif indiquer au besoin d autres pi ces similaires dans l eau ou an autre liquide 3 Surveillez bien les enfants s ils utilisent un appareil ou s ils se trouvent proximit d un appareil en marche 4 D branchez l appareil de la prise de courant quand vous ne l utilisez pas avant d enlever ou d installer des pieces et avant de la le nettoyer Laissez l appareil refroidir avant de le manipuler 5 Ne faites pas fonctionner l appareil si le cordon ou la fiche sont endommag s si l appareil ne fonctionne pas correctement s i
15. irst test the sprouter with only the water barrel and the green water pressure tube Make sure there is a strong fountain coming out of the tube Once you achieve the fountain replace the sprouter barrel on top of the water barrel and insert the green water tube Observe the flow of water without the sprinkler head If the flow is good then add on the sprinkler If it still does not spin something may be clogging your sprinkler Change to your secondary sprinkler head Clean the first sprinkler head to remove any obstructions See p 10 Also sprinkler heads can experience wear and tear and should be replaced if the water is no longer spraying evenly from its holes Steve Meyerowitz Sproutman Dear Sproutman I am growing two sprout barrels and they are growing fine but my sprinkler won t spin This is not surprising First of all make sure that the opening of the water pressure tube is closed The water has to travel two stories high and the longer trip reduces the water pressure You may have had spinning before but how well you make the connections from barrel to barrel and from tube to tube affects water flow Also see above use a pin to clear any obstructions in the sprinkler head Check your sprinkler It s just a law of physics The sprinkler head must spray evenly from all holes in order for it to spin If your sprinkler head has gotten hurt and is spraying unevenly replace it with your backup sprinkler Usually that
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17. services must be performed at a warranty service center which is located within the country where the Tribest Freshlife 3000 was originally purchased However in the event that I the machine must be serviced at a service center that is not located within the country where the machine was purchased or II there is no service center within the country where the machine is located and must be shipped to a service center in another country then those service centers are responsible for the parts and service only and any and all costs relating to the shipping delivery and handling of the machine to and from those service centers shall be the sole responsibility of the owner 5 TRIBEST MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL TO THE EXTENT AL LOWED BY LOCAL LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR SATISFACTORY QUALITY IS LIMITED TO ONE 1 YEAR In the event that such limitation or exclusion on the dura tion of an implied warranty is not allowed in the states or counties wherein you reside the above limitation or exclusion will not apply This warranty gives you specific legal rights and protection and you might also have other rights that vary from state to state or county to county 6 TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES EXCEPT AS INDICATED A
18. solves the problem Also check and clean the green tubes and adjust the water pressure see p 10 Remember it does not have to spin to grow a beautiful crop Dear Sproutman I m very busy I dont have time to change the water in the water barrel daily Must I change it B Zeeh I know youre busy but sprouts want fresh clean pure water just like people If you miss a day in most cases the sprouts will do fine But if there are problems then you should change the water once each day Hy drogen peroxide and grapefruit seed extract are helpful in reducing bacterial growth They increase the probability that your crops will survive missed wa ter changes Read About Mold p 12 But when there are problems return to the proper method A delicious healthy crop of fresh greens is worth it You can also tell when the water needs changing by looking at its foaminess or darkened color But as the sprouts mature the water stays clean er longer So if you need to skip your watering chores for a day do it when the sprouts are a little further along Dear Sproutman Is there any way I can grow more than one variety at a time Manny Thypes Yes There are three ways 1 Each sprouting tray has four sections to it Ridges separate the sections If you lay different seed varieties into each section you can grow up to four different flavors on a single tray 2 You can also add a second sprouting barrel to your Freshlife and put
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