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1. Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of the Instant Garden The Instant Garden is a high performance hydroponic growing system designed with simplicity in mind Anyone from the novice to the professional green thumb can use the Instant Garden with ease and get fantastic results With your Instant Garden you just fill the reservoir with water add a weekly dose of our special SUPER HYDRO FOOD and the home hydroponic system does the rest Instant Garden features an automatic water recycling system so you dont have to worry about watering and you dont have to pay a high water bill because hydroponic technology uses only 10 of the water used in traditional dirt based gardening Plus with the addition of the Instant Garden grow light kit using either high intensity LED grow lights or T5 fluorescent bulbs the Instant Garden lets you grow great tasting organic produce indoors all year long Amy Cooper President Co Founder G instant GARDEN Table of Contents Caution Assembly Parts List Step by Step Instructions Pump User Guide Instructions For Use Operation Maintenance PH Levels Troubleshooting Caring For Your Seedlings Super Hydro Food Nutrients Limited One Year Warranty www instantgarden com 1 888 501 7521 10 15 16 17 17 19 21 CAUTION Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Wh2. www instantgarden com 1 888 501 7521 Step by Step Instructions To assemble your Instant Garden please follow the easy step by step directions below You will need a standard Phillips head screwdriver for assembly purposes 1 Unpack all the items and locate the bag of parts Inside the bag of parts is a smaller bag with screws and an Allen wrench 2 Place the reservoir on end and attach the legs to the reservoir using the twelve 1 machine screws with the 3 4 diameter washers as Shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 2 1 On the bottom of the reservoir secure the legs to the reservoir using 12 of the 1 4 20 screws provided and a standard Phillips head screwdriver Place the screw in the slot and thread into the holes on the underside of the reservoir DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 3 Q Instant G R DE Fa 2 2 Align the legs with the slots in the bottom of the tray and secure The reservoir should be flat against the bottom of the legs 3 Locate the top and middle sections of the legs and align the holes with the threaded inserts as Shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 4 Use the Allen wrench to tighten the 4mm screws into the threaded inserts securing the two sections of legs as seen in Figure 3 DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Figure 3 www instantgarden com 4 1 888 501 7521 5 Locate the steel clip as seen in Figure 4 Figure 4 6 Slip the steel clip over the joint between the top and middle leg sections as seen
3. in Figure 5 This will secure the two sections of the legs together Figure 5 7 The lid fits on top of the reservoir with the two slots fitting over the leg gussets Instant GARDE M 8 Locate the three white growing trays and snap them into the legs as seen in Figure 6 Figure 6 9 Locate the 39 long 3 8 hose and insert the end with the fitting into the 1 2 hole on the left side of the top tray as seen in Figure 7 Figure 7 10 Put the other end of the 36 long 3 8 hose through the 3 8 hole in the middle left of the reservoir lid as seen in Figure 8 www instantgarden com 6 1 888 501 7521 Figure 8 11 The pump is included in the parts bag Push the hose over the 1 4 fitting on top of the pump Once connected place the pump upright in the reservoir securing it with the suction cups Use one of the two holes in the rear of the reservoir for the power cord on the pump Note Make sure the pump is secured to the reservoir floor and not supported by the power cord or the 3 8 hose 12 Locate the two 12 long 5 8 drain hoses Insert the 120 degree rubber fitting in the 1 2 hole on the right side of the top tray as seen in Figure 9 Figure 9 13 Insert the 90 degree rubber fitting located on the opposite end of 7 Q Instant GARDEM the drain hose in the 1 2 hole located on the right side of the middle tray as seen in Figure 10 Figure 10 14 Repeat
4. this process with the second drain hose going from the 1 2 hole on the left side of the middle tray to the 1 2 hole on the left side of the bottom tray Make sure you use the 120 degree rubber fitting on the top tray and the 90 degree fitting on the bottom tray as seen in Figure 11 Figure 11 15 The final drain hose goes from the 1 2 hole on the left side of the bottom tray to the 5 8 hole on the lid of the reservoir Insert www instantgarden com 8 1 888 501 7521 the 90 degree rubber fitting into the 1 2 hole in the tray and put the other end of the hose through the 5 8 hole on the reservoir lid directly below as seen in Figure 12 Figure 12 9 Q Instant G R DE Fa PUMP USER GUIDE WARNING Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury SAVE this manual When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 501 7521 as soon as possible Before Plugging in the Pump The plug must have a supply voltage of 120v at 60Hz The pump can be connected to any plug with a Ground Fault Interrupt GFCI Plug which has been installed according to local and national electrical code Caution The pump has been evaluated for use with clear water and fully soluble nutrients Do not use in or around swimming pools Do not use with dirty water or nutrients that are not 100 soluble WARNING IMPORTA
5. COMPONENT PARTS SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR OWNERSHIP OF THE INSTANT GARDEN PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITA TION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from State to State Ca www instantgarden com Instant 1 888 501 7521 GARDEM Notes 24 la s a IN ZISIIN 970 West Foothill Blvd Azusa CA 91702 1 888 501 7521 www instantgarden com
6. EN Pe OTe Oe 0 1 Derived from Potassium Nitrate Calcium Chloride Ammonium Phosphate Potassium Phosphate Magnesium Sulfate Ammonium Nitrate Iron EDTA Manganese EDTA Zinc EDTA Copper EDTA Sodium Molybdate Boric Acid CAUTION Keep nutrients out of reach of children Do not ingest nutrients internally Information regarding the contents and levels of metals in this product is available at www aapfco org metals htm 21 Q Instant GARDEN LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 1 Mobile Farming Systems Inc Warrantor whose address is 970 West Foothill Blvd Azusa CA 91702 warrants that the product described in this warranty is free from defects in work manship and materials for a period of one 1 year 2 This warranty extends to the original purchaser of the product warranted under this warranty 3 This warranty covers the Instant Garden product and each of its component parts except for the water pump Warranty coverage for the water pump is covered by the manufacturer You will find the water pump manufacturer s warranty with the literature supplied 4 Inthe event of a defect malfunction or other failure of the product not caused by any misuse damage or normal wear and tear to the product while in the possession of the consumer the Warrantor will remedy the failure or defect without charge to the consumer within ninety 90 days The remedy will consist of repair or replacement of the product or ref
7. NT For your own safety before turning on the pump the pump please have the following items checked by an expert 1 To reduce the risk of electrical shock only use the pump that comes with your Instant Garden Grow System 2 Risk of electric shock This pump is supplied with a grounding conductor and grounding type attachment plug To reduce the risk of electric shock connect only to a properly grounded plug 3 Risk of electric shock This pump has not been tested in applications other than with the Instant Garden Hydroponic Grow System 4 The electrical connections must be protected from moisture www instantgarden com 10 1 888 501 7521 5 If there is a danger of flooding the electrical connections must be moved to higher ground 6 Circulation of caustic fluids as well as the circulation of abrasive materials must be avoided at all costs 7 The pump must be protected from frost 8 The pump must be protected from running dry 9 Access by children should be prevented with appropriate measures 10 To avoid the possibility of the pump plug or receptacle getting wet keep plug and receptacle off the ground and or anywhere near the reservoir This also applies to any extension cords used WARNING Handling the power cord on this unit will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling California Health an
8. NTAL OPERATION Unplug the pump from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection or maintenance or cleaning procedures If the pump is moved to a different reservoir flush it out with clean water and dry before setting up in a new reservoir If the cord is damaged it must be replaced by a qualified electrician Pump Quarterly Maintenance Note Make sure the power cord is unplugged before performing 13 Q Instant G R DE Fa any maintenance or cleaning The below maintenance should be performed at least once every 3 months under optimal conditions If pump starts to sound abnormal unplug it and check the impeller by doing the following 1 Remove the front cover and filter regulator 2 Gently pull out the Impeller rotor from the pump body housing 3 Rinse Impeller assembly with clean water Use an old toothbrush to remove any debris 4 To prevent damage do not rest the pump on the Impeller or pry against the Impeller 5 Once clean reassemble pump Front cover Tube Pump housing www instantgarden com 14 1 888 501 7521 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Instant Garden Operating Instructions li 15 Assemble the Instant Garden per the instructions in the Assembly Guide provided Place the Instant Garden in a location that has adequate sunlight for the plants you are growing Different plants need different amounts of sunlight Most plants do well in direct sunlight while others do well
9. also purchase an electronic pen PH tester through the Instant Garden website www instantgarden com 2 If you have PH testing strips In order to test your PH fill your reservoir with fresh clean water Use a PH test strip to test PH both before and after you add your nutrients If your PH after adding nutrients is above 7 0 you may want to purchase some PH Down solution from the Instant Garden web site www instantgarden com Alternately you can use distilled white vinegar to lower the PH of your nutrient water Try 1 2 scoops and retest Instant Garden Troubleshooting For the best performance of your Instant Garden take note of these helpful tips 1 Drooping plants typically means there is a problem with the nutrient water flow Yellowing leaves typically means a PH problem Discoloration of the leaves particularly and the tips of the leaves typically means too much nutrients 2 In order to test your PH fill your reservoir with fresh clean water Use a PH test strip to test PH both before and after you add your nutrients If your PH after adding nutrients is above 7 0 you may want to purchase some PH Down solution from the Instant Garden web site Alternately you can use distilled white vinegar to lower the PH of your nutrient water Try 1 2 tablespoons and retest 17 G instant GARDEN PH test strips which can be reordered from the Instant Garden Web site You can also purchase an electronic pen PH Tester through t
10. d Safety Code 25249 5 et seq 11 The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this instruction guide cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors that must be supplied by the operator Pump Fluid Type Water Only The pump is designed for use with fresh water with a maximum temperature of 77 degrees F 25 degrees C Do not use in hot water Do not use the pump for other fluids especially not fuels cleaning fluids or other chemical products Your Instant Garden works best with a water temperature between 60 75 degrees F 16 24 degrees C Keep this manual for safety warnings and precautions assembly 11 Q Instant GARDEN operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Installation 1 The pump is designed to be used in the Instant Garden Hydroponic Grow System 2 The pump must be placed on the bottom of the reservoir To ensure the pump work properly keep the bottom of the reservoir free from sludge and dirt of all kinds 3 For proper cooling of the pump only operate the pump when it is completely submerged Pump Power Supply 1 The pump is equipped with a shock proof plug according to regulations The pump is designed to be connected to 120volts at 60 Hz GFCI protected safety socket 2 Make sure that the socket is sufficiently secured and in excellent condition 3 When the plug
11. en unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 501 7521 as soon as possible CAUTION The Instant Garden is a hydroponic grow system that uses water infused with nutrients to feed your plants Inherent with any planter that uses water there is a risk of splashing leaking spilling or otherwise causing water to escape the system Please take care to place your Instant Garden in a location where water spills will not cause damage Save this Manual Keep this manual for safety warnings precautions assembly operating instructions inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the products month and year of purchase in the back of the manual Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry location for future reference G instant GARDEN ml a ee dl lg St e Se Se ASSEMBLY Parts List Reservoir 10 GAL with lid x 1 Legs x 2 White trays x 3 90 rubber fittings x 3 120 rubber fittings x 2 1 2 to 1 4 90 reducer fitting x 1 5 8 OD white drain hose 11 5 x 2 5 8 OD white drain hose 5 x 1 3 8 OD white fill hose 39 x 1 Submersible pump x 1 500g container of Instant Garden Super Hydro Food Instant Garden grow cubes x 5 Allen wrench x 1 Small screws for leg joints x 4 1 4 20 1 screws and 3 4 washers x 12 for connecting legs to reservoir Instant Garden User s Guide
12. he Instant Garden website As with any outdoor garden your plants will be susceptible to insects Because the Instant Garden does not use any dirt you wont have problems with dirt based bugs but there is the potential of flying or crawling insect to affect your Instant Garden We recommend any of the fine organic insecticides you can find at your local garden center or most home improvement stores Water temperature is important Your Instant Garden will work best with a water temperature between 60 and 75 degrees F 16 24 degrees C If your Instant Garden is in full sunlight in a hot environment you may have to find a cooler place Some plants will not be affected while other plants require cooler water temperatures Depending upon outside temperatures and the type of crops a full reservoir should last 1 2 weeks During hotter months and or as the plants get larger they will require more water and nutrients at an accelerated rate We recommend checking water levels once a week during cooler temperatures and twice a week during hotter temperatures As your plants grow they use up what nutrients they need and the remaining nutrients as well as salts can accumulate in your reservoir You will want to empty and clean your reservoir every 2 4 weeks as it is convenient to insure the best growth of your garden Make sure the Instant Garden is level If the pump is on and water is flowing to the top tray but not adequately to the second and th
13. he bigger plants will not block or impede the smaller plants We suggest you place the plants that will grow bigger like squash cucumber tomato etc in the bottom tray Plants that will stay smaller like greens and smaller herbs should be grown 19 instant GARDEM 10 IL in the middle or top tray Plant your seedlings directly in your Instant Garden During the summer months plant your seedlings IN THE EVENING The extreme heat and nutrients can be a little overwhelming for a seedling that has spent a few days in a box Ensure the rock wool is touching the bottom of the Instant Garden Basket If it is not the seedling will not get watered Make sure you have followed the directions in your Instant Gar den Growing Guide for filling the reservoir adding nutrients and balancing the pH Most importantly Have FUN watching your garden grow www instantgarden com 20 1 888 501 7521 NUTRIENTS Super Hydro Food Application Rates New Reservoir 10 Gallons 3 scoops Add Weekly 2 scoops We recommend you replace the water in your reservoir every 2 4 weeks depending on the health of your plants Store in a cool dry location Total Nitogen N een 12 4 Ammonical Nitrogen 8 Nitrate Nitrogen Available Phosphate PO uses 12 Soltinle Potash RO 12 GET G EEE 3 5 Magnesium Me E 0 8 EE 1 5 NN RSE 6 0 05 Ge 0 05 ltron Fe ER EL 0 2 Manganese AT 0 6 Molybdenum Mel vennene 0 0005 E
14. ird trays the Instant Garden may not be level www instantgarden com 18 1 888 501 7521 CARING FOR YOUR SEEDLINGS Upon receipt of your Instant Garden seedlings there are some important steps to follow 1 Open box immediately and carefully remove the Shippers from the cardboard box 2 Remove any tape and open the clear cover attached to the black bottom tray 3 Instant Garden Seedlings all come with a plant stake with infor mation about the variety of your Instant Garden Seedling 4 Remove each seedling from the bottom tray carefully by grab bing the Instant Garden Basket and gently pulling out DO NOT PULL ON THE PLANT ITSELF 5 Water the seedlings thoroughly 6 Ifyou are planting your seedlings immediately go to step 8 Otherwise you may replace them into the bottom black tray after they have been watered It is important to keep the rock wool cubes moist but not saturated with water DO NOT FILL THE TRAY UP WITH WATER The moist cubes can stay in the tray but be sure to water regularly to ensure they will not dry out It is fine to leave them here for a week or more providing you water them every day possibly twice a day 7 NOTE In the cooler months if temperatures are at or below 45 overnight bring the seedlings inside but put them back outside the next day When you are ready to transplant them to your Instant Garden follow steps below 8 It is important to place your plants in the Instant Garden so that t
15. is inserted into the socket the pump will operate WARNING If the power cord or plug is damaged in any way do not use the pump The power cord may only be repaired by a certified electrician Pump Operation Set the pump on a level spot in the reservoir The suction cups must be in contact with the reservoir floor NOTE Do not plug in pump yet CAUTION Verify pump is secured to the reservoir floor and not supported by the power cord or the 3 8 hose Do not use the hose to support the pump www instantgarden com 12 1 888 501 7521 4 Once the pump is fully submerged and adequately supported shift the regulator to adjust the flow rate 5 NOTE After reading these instructions and before starting the pump consider the following points a Verify that the pump rests on the floor of the reservoir and is not suspended by the power cord or the attached hose to the top tray b Verify that the electrical connection is 120v 60Hz GFCI protected safety socket c Verify that the electrical socket is in good condition d Verify that the water and moisture cannot get near the power supply socket or any extension cord connections e Verify that the pump is installed to prevent it from running dry 6 Once you ve verified that the pump is properly setup dry your hands and plug the power cord into the electrical outlet to begin pump operation Pump General Maintenance WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDE
16. sket into place by rotating the basket to the right until it stops Pump Maintenance WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION Unplug the pump from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection or maintenance or cleaning procedures Pump Quarterly Maintenance Maintenance should be performed at least once every 3 months under optimal conditions 1 Note Make sure the power cord is unplugged before performing any maintenance or cleaning 2 Lid of the reservoir 3 Remove the 3 8 hose from the fitting on the top tray and direct the used nutrient water into a bucket on the grass or dirt or some other safe location to drain out the water Alternately you can dump the reservoir but only after the baskets and plants have been removed from the trays 4 Rinse the reservoir and use a soft brush to clean any sediment debris sludge or algae from the reservoir 5 If the trays are empty they can be removed and cleaned as well 6 Once clean reassemble the Instant Garden refill the reservoir with fresh clean water and add nutrients www instantgarden com 16 1 888 501 7521 PH Levels The optimal PH level for hydroponic growing is between 5 5 and 6 5 PH Most municipal water will be around 7 0 PH and that PH will decrease to the optimal range once the nutrients are added to the water 1 If you want to test the PH level of your Instant Garden PH strips can be ordered on our website You can
17. und of the pur chase price at the Warrantor s option However the Warrantor will not elect refund unless it is unable to provide replacement and repair is not commercially practicable and cannot be made within the time for performance or unless the consumer is willing to accept the refund 5 If the product or one of its component parts contains a defect or malfunction after a reasonable number of attempts by the Warrantor to remedy the defects or malfunctions the consumer is entitled to either a refund or replacement of the product or its component part or parts Replacement of a component part includes its free installation www instantgarden com 22 1 888 501 7521 10 LL 23 The term of this warranty begins on the date of purchase of the product by the consumer and continues for a period of one 1 year Failure to follow any restrictions or warnings supplied with the product shall make this warranty null and void and of no further effect To obtain performance of any obligation under this warranty the consumer must contact Mobile Farming Systems Inc at 970 West Foothill Blvd Azusa CA 91702 If you have any questions please feel free to contact Customer Service at 1 888 501 7521 IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IMPOSED ON THE SALE OF THE INSTANT GARDEN PRODUCT UNDER STATE LAW ARE LIMITED TO ONE 1 YEAR DURATION FOR THE PRODUCT AND ANY OF ITS
18. with partial shading NOTE Do not place your Instant Garden in a location where water damage would cause a problem The best place for the Instant Garden is on a concrete tile or treated wood patio or on dirt or grass The reservoir should be filled to the fill line at 10 gallons of fresh clean water The Instant Garden works best with a water temperature between 60 75 degrees F 16 24 degrees C Any nutrients added should be 100 water soluble and not have any large particles which could cause the pump or fill drain hoses to clog Make sure there is sufficient water in the reservoir at all times to cover the pump by filling to the 10 gallon fill line Ihe pump will malfunction if left only partially submerged or run dry Keep the pump totally submerged at all times When the reservoir is full of water and the nutrients have been added its time to turn on your system and test the flow Nutrient water should pump up the 3 8 fill hose to the top tray and begin to fill that tray Once the top tray is filled the nutrient water will drain down the second tray through the 5 8 drain hose The nutrient water will then drain to the Q Instant GARDEN third tray and finally back into the reservoir 8 Once the water flow has been successfully tested you can insert the seedling baskets into the trays The baskets have an angled bottom The lower part of the basket goes to the rear of the tray Insert the tray and twist lock the ba
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