The Urban Cultivator Residential
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1. A Please secure the Cultivator to the building structure using the strap and fixing provided See below Affix Straps To Top Body Screws Attach To Wall Vacuum breaker installation e Install the vacuum breaker according to CSA standards e Install directly after the city valve for ease of access and maintenance e Warning the vacuum breaker could leak in the event of a pressure drop in city water Ensure Direction Goes To Urban Cultivator Hose To Urban Cultivator City Water Hookup Disposal e All packaging cardboard or otherwise can be recycled e The unit must be taken to a recycling centre for disposal should you cease to use your Urban Cultivator Residential as many of its components can be recycled Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net 5 Unpacking Your Cultivator Carefully open the product packaging and remove the Urban Cultivator Residential We recommend that two people should remove the unit Hardware and accessories Please check that all of the components for your Urban Cultivator Residential are accounted for and that none have been damaged in shipping Please refer to the checklist below Component Names Fragile Components 1 Counter Top optional Grow Lights x6 2 Door Glass Panel amp Thumb Screws 2 Refer to Installing The Lights And Glass 3 Humidity Domes x4 Bana east 4 Top amp Bottom Grow Drawers amp Grow Trays x4 5 Consumab2. Please call our toll free number 1 877 352 0490 or email support urbancultivator net if you think there is a problem with you Urban Cultivator Residential Customer Care In the event that your Urban Cultivator Residential 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 model and serial number of the appliance can be found on the back of the product and by scrolling to the last menu option e The purchase date and name of the sales representative who sold you the Urban Cultivator Residential Standard Guarantee Conditions Urban Cultivator Limited guarantee that if within 12 months labour or within 3 years parts of the date of purchase this Urban Cultivator Residential 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 Residential has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate e The Urban Cultivator Residential has been used in a
3. nutrients and growing mediums in a safe dry storage area that is well away from children e The Cultivator s control panel has a child safety lock Refer to the control panel table for more information Safety precautions in daily use e Always keep the door closed e Do not sit or stand on the open door e Contaminated items and or garbage must not be present in the Urban Cultivator Residential Do not remove the grow trays or lighting shelf when the machine is watering or providing light Refer to the control panel table for instructions on controlling the watering and lighting schedules e Only use products that have been designed to be used with the Urban Cultivator Residential e Ensure that the Urban Cultivator Residential door is always closed to avoid injury e Always unplug the power cord from the outlet and disconnect the water mains when not in use e The Urban Cultivator Residential must be serviced by a licensed professional e Only use genuine spare parts from Urban Cultivator or that have been CSA UL or CE approved Using unauthorized components voids your warranty e Any attempts to fix the Urban Cultivator Residential without an authorised professional can be dangerous Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net 4 Whenever you take a grow drawer out be careful of water that may not have drained AN completely after a watering cycle It can take up to ten minutes for the grow drawer to drain
4. II Urban Cultivator f The Urban Cultivator Residential User Manual Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net IG Urban Cultivator f Please read the information inside this Instruction Booklet carefully and keep it as a reference manual These symbols are used to highlight important information A Warnings Gi 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 Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net Contents Safety Precautions Child safety Safety precautions in daily use Vacuum breaker installation Disposal Unpacking Your Cultivator Hardware and accessories Technical Specifications External dimensions Enclosed specifications Before You Install Your environment Built in City hook up option Stand alone option Electrical connection Installation Instructions Installing the lights and glass panels Installing castor wheels optional Installing counter top optional How Your Urban Cultivator Residential Works The grow drawers The control panel Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net Your First Grow Setting up your growing preferences Planting your first herbs and microgreens Top ten growing tips Planti
5. an Cultivator Residential comes with two growing levels referred to as the top and bottom grow drawers Both drawers are removable to provide easy access for cultivating crops cleaning and maintenance Be careful when removing the drawers as they may be heavy and unevenly balanced We recommend putting them on your kitchen counter with the back of the drawer towards the sink where they can be safely and easily accessed when you are working with your plants To continue growing herbs and greens the drawers must be returned into their original position Ensure that the top grow drawer is placed back into the top rails and the bottom grow drawer into the bottom rails You can do this by sliding the uppermost edge of the grow drawer in between the drawer guide rails Make sure that the drawer handle is facing towards you so that the coupler valves at the rear align themselves correctly and that the grow drawers are pushed all the way into the machine Please be careful when removing the drawers as they could be unbalanced heavy and contain some residual water e If you remove a grow drawer for more than one day turn off its watering schedule refer to the Control Panel table e The bottom grow drawer receives water an hour after the top grow drawer e Filters located at the back of the grow drawers catch sediment and should be rinsed out with clean water every week e The Cultivator will continue to water according to the watering cycl
6. applicable for city water hook up only Remove all the product packaging before positioning the Urban Cultivator Residential The city hook up version needs to be five feet from the city water connection and the drain pipe should be no higher than two feet from ground level Both versions the city hook up and stand alone need a TIOV 240V power outlet to plug into The wall receptacle is non replaceable Installing castor wheels stand alone model To install castor wheels 1 Remove the three bolts and one rubber foot from each corner on the bottom of your Urban Cultivator Residential 2 Tip Cultivator on its back so you can access the feet and bolts 3 Secure castor wheels to the unit using the bolts note 4 extra bolts are provided with your Urban Cultivator for wheel installation S3 Ti AA A l I Installing countertop stand alone model To install the countertop piece 1 Remove the four black plastic filler pegs from the four holes in the top of the machine 2 Screw in the four stainless steel studs that were provided with your Urban Cultivator Residential counter top 3 Position the counter top piece onto the studs and slide towards the back of the machine to lock the counter top into place TNI Ly omi S e Nb Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net 12 How Your Urban Cultivator Residential Works The grow drawers Your Urb
7. ater In Connection Use the vacuum breaker amp braided City Hose to connect to your city water connection The hose comes with a standard 5s compression fitting 2 City Drain Out Connection Connect the City Drain Hose 1 2 to 3 4 hose connection to your city drain which should be no further than 6 from the Cultivator and 2 up from the floor 3 Power Connection Connect the Cultivator to a standard 10 240V power outlet The electricity plug should be no further than 2 away from the unit and should run out on the same side as the water and drain hose The wall receptacle is non replaceable 4 Hole Size For All Connections Use a 4 hole saw and remove part of the bottom shelf of the cabinet adjacent to the Cultivator where all the connections run from 5 Adjustable Feet Twist the Cultivators feet to adjust its overall height from 34 to 34 V2 A Leave 1 clearance gap for the door swing and handle when installing the Urban Cultivator Residential adjacent to a wall AN Water In City Drain Out amp Electricity connections run out from one side only the left or the right Please contact Urban Cultivator using support urbancultivator net or call us toll free 1 877 352 0490 available seven days a week Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net Installation Instructions All plumbing work reguired to install the Urban Cultivator Residential should be done by a certified professional
8. ccordance to the manufacturer s instructions e The Urban Cultivator Residential 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 Cultivator e This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Connect With Us urbancultivator urban cultivator urbancultivator Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net 21
9. d 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 many flats will I get out of one of my seed containers You will get 3 6 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 soil should I put in my flats You should fill each flat 1 2 to with our recommended potting soil Sunshine 4 and Premier HP full for shorter life cycle 1 2 weeks plants such as peashoots wheatgrass sunflower and broccoli Fill your flat full when planting longer life cycle 2 14 weeks plants such as basil oregano 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 spreads nicely and makes a protective blanket during germination Sow your seeds over the dirt then give them a good spray of water from a spray bottle next cover with the sifted dirt and then another light spraying of water just to moisten the top blanket Be careful not to spray too much or too close and wash off the thin dirt blanket Does my water reservoir keep itself filled Yes if you received your Cult
10. e If the drawers are removed when watering ensure that the plants receive the water that they have missed Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net 13 The control panel The control panel controls the automated function of your Urban Cultivator Residential You can customize the program using the menu outlined below Safety Lock E Vv Hold both buttons together for 3 second to unlock the Control Panel The Control Panel will lock after 60 seconds of inactivity Indicato Factory default is 8am j LIGHTING CYCLES e e TOP WATERING BOTTOM WATER YCLE tr tT RECYCLE RESERVOIR ADD NUTRIENTS A R 5 aya Reservoir Water Level or Date Relative Humidity ly On Off Turns the Urban Cultivator Residential on and off Lighting Cycles 12 hours on 12 hour off Match a lighting cycle to a list of herbs 18 hours on 6 hours off Factory default Starts 8am micro greens and lettuces Always on 0 7 I N Set Date amp Clock Set Temp C F D Select temperature for fan control Menu Menu Headings Keep pressing the menu button and f Set Water On Time If Control how long to water your plants for scroll through all the menu options Factory default is 5 minutes Set Lights Time Select what time to turn on the lights Acity water connection fully automates plant Set Recycle Rate Control how often to drain amp fill the reservoir watering and reservoir water levels Factory default i
11. et from ground level The unit is intended to be permanently connected to the city mains supply and not connected by a hose set The water hose is located at the rear of the unit and comes with a 3 8 hose connection Connect the valve from your Urban Cultivator Residential to your city water line and vacuum breaker which should supply a water pressure of around 90psi for the Urban Cultivator Residential to be able to fill and drain its reservoir effectively Pipes that have not been in regular use should be cleaned with running water before connecting the Urban Cultivator Residential crushed entangled or leaking in any way Do not use connection hoses that have been used Make sure that the water inlet and drain hoses are free of debris or dirt and are not twisted A previously by other appliances The water intake connection is equipped with a vacuum breaker that must be installed on Canadian models directly after the city valve to prevent any water from entering the drinking water supply Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net Stand alone option When the Ley button is flashing green it s time to change the water in your reservoir In stand alone mode this is done manually To fill the reservoir manually e Remove the bottom grow drawer to expose the water reservoir e Use a bucket tub or hose to slowly fill resevoir with water until you see it full To drain the reservoir manually e Place the clea
12. he proper attention and lift them up every now and then for weight If your trays feel light it s time to water your plants Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net 17 Planting Growing and Cultivation Guide Herbs amp Microgreens Cultivaton 4 weeks Aromatic Marjoram itso SZ weeks per 4 days oieFree Option 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 one per four days Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net Maintenance Cleaning the grow drawers Clean your grow drawers between each harvest Note that it is imperative for you to immediately clean mould or unwanted 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 Hydrogen Peroxide labels Always dilute Hydrogen Peroxide and use extreme caution Hyrdogen Peroxide is highly corrosive i You should rinse out the filter at the rear of your grow drawers on a weekly basis Cleaning the reservoir and internal water pipes e Drain the reservoir using the instructions on page 10 e Re fill the Reser
13. ivator 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 If you have received your Cultivator as a Stand alone please refill as needed and recycle when required How often should do maintenance on my cultivator Wet dry shop vacuum or wipe down reservoir and levels every 6 8 weeks Ensure to check filters and pumps for seed and soil build up What do I do if my reservoir won t exchange Check to insure 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 tray to access your reservoir Insure there is more then 50 water inside then reach in and make sure the pump is on and vibrating If is take it off the outtake hose and insure the water is running What do I do if my level won t water Ensure the reservoir is at least 50 full of water Ensure that the level is not set to Always Off Ensure that the grow drawer is pushed all the way into the UC R If still no watering get access to your reservoir and ensure the pump is on and primed as listed above What should my lighting schedule be We have pre programmed our lighting schedules for most herbs micro greens lettuces etc which is 18 hours light and 6 hours dark Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net 20 Service and Spare Parts
14. les seeds nutrients measuring syringe 6 Reservoir Access 7 Front Grill 8 Control Panel Q N 9 Safety Wall Straps poe For Stand Alone Optional Drain Hose With Valve amp Mounting Clip j eo For City Water Hook Ups Braided City Hose amp City Drain Hose Check the Urban Cultivator Residential for any shipping damage Never connect or start growing with a damaged machine Please contact us on our toll free number 1 877 352 0490 or email support urbancultivator net if your Urban Cultivator Residential is damaged Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net Technical Specifications External dimensions 24 38 34 1 2 46 36 1 2 Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net 7 Enclosure specification i 347 882 65mm 4 102mm SU hole 247 position back 616 mm corner of cabinet ir 245 mmm ee 616 mm Cabinet Cut Out Dimensions Height 34 Width 24 gt Depth 24 Product Dimensions Without Counter Top Or Wheels Height 34 Width 24 Depth 24 Allow an extra 1 5 38mm of clearance space if you are installing your Cultivator into a corner enclosure The addi
15. nd 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 results follow the Nutrient Feeding Table 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 Sow Seeds a Little Heavy and Thin Out Young Plants Pluck out young plants to allow others to grow and fill 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 hydrogen 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 t
16. ng Growing and Cultivation Guide Maintenance Cleaning the grow drawers Cleaning the reservoir and pipes Cleaning the counter top Frequently Asked Questions Service and Spare Parts Customer Care Standard Guarantee Condition 19 20 21 21 21 Safety Precautions Urban Cultivator cares about your plants and your safety We want you to be familiar with the following safety instructions It is important that this instruction manual remains with the Urban Cultivator Residential appliance so that new owners can also learn about the product and relevant safety precautions You must carefully read through this instruction manual before installing and using the Urban Cultivator Residential If you are unclear about any aspect of information within please contact Urban Cultivator using support urbancultivator net or telephone our toll free number 1 877 352 0490 available seven days a week The appliance is not to be used by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction Child safety e This appliance is designed to be operated by adults e Keep all packaging materials away from children and please dispose of them in a responsible manner e The water from your Urban Cultivator Residential is not for drinking Biological residues may still be present and could be harmful e Keep your seeds
17. r drain hose from the back of the machine into a bucket or tub e Press from the menu on your machine e Select Y and press Enter e Discard the water Electrical connection The Urban Cultivator Residential must be grounded earthed Urban Cultivator does not accept any responsibilty should this safety measure not be followed AN 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 Residential via an extension cable Ensure that the plug is still accessible after the Urban Cultivator Residential has been installed If you need to replace the electrical cable call us toll free on 1 877 352 0490 or email support urbancultivator net Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net Connecting the power water and electricity Vacuum Breaker Canadian Models Only 5 2 0 610mm maximum from floor to City Drain 6 0 1829mm maximum from the Cultivator to the City Drain connection Connect the supplied drain hose to the drain pipe of the kitchen sink either above the P trap to the dishwasher connector of the garbage disposal Numbered Items 1 City W
18. ress the Power button QO and turn your Cultivator on 3 Press the Menu button and scroll through each of the menu headings setting your preferences as you go along see previous page Menu Headings The Cultivator waters when the lights come on The bottom grow drawer waters one hour after the top grow drawer Mixing nutrients 1 Remove the bottom grow drawer to access the reservoir 2 Add 15ml of plant food nutrients into the reservoir 3 Insert the lower grow drawer back into position ensuring that all the grow tray have clicked into place before closing the door 4 The Urban Cultivator Residential will automatically mix the nutrients and draw the water along with the added nutrients from the Reservoir during its next scheduled water cycle Add your chosen grow nutrients into the reservoir Make sure to follow the directions on the back of your chosen product The Urban Cultivator Residential holds 17 L of water inside its reservoir Add nutrients to fresh water only Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net 15 Planting Your First Herbs And Microgreens INSERT SCREEN INTO TRAY CHOOSE YOUR SOIL if using PUT SOIL IN TRAY AND SMOOTH Premier HP Soil o8 Fill from Yz to full if using soil Screen not needed for Residential OR e For best results mix soil with water first soil free grow mat SIFT THE TRAY SECURE HUMIDITY DOME Cover seeds with Vs of soil e Ensure Ven
19. s 7 days Top Up Reservoir li connected to city water Air Pump on off Not Recommended Set Mode If Select between standalone amp city water setups Refer to Installation Instruction for details Urban Cultivator This displays your program version number AN Scrolling V Select between sub menus Enter Confirm Selection For all available options press enter to confirm your selection t7 Top Watering Cycle BG Factory setting Select when you would like to water your plants in 4 Once in 2 or 4 days the top grow tray T Manual Cycle immediately waters your plants then resets your previous schedule Bottom Watering Cycle Always off Select when you would like to water your plants in g Twice per day the bottom grow tray Once per day Select when you want to drain amp fill your reservoir wy Recycle Reservoir Drain Reservoir Yes or No Fill Reservoir Yes or No City Hookup Only The LED light turns on once the countdown has ended You can set the countdaown for a maximum of 7 days Add Nutrients 0 This is a 7 day countdown Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net 14 Your First Grow Setting up your growing preferences Now that you have installed the Cultivator understand how it works and are able to control it you ll want to set up the Cultivator s computer system using the control panel before growing herbs and greens Enter 1 Release the Safety Lock t 2 P
20. tional space is clearance for the Cultivator s door handle The door must be able to open a mini mum of 90 degrees to the cabinet so that the grow drawers may slide in and out minimum 90 Ak minimum 1 5 38 1mm Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net Before You Install Your environment The Urban Cultivator Residential has been designed to work inside your home Ideally the ambient room temperature should be 55 to 90 F 13 to 32 C and relative humidity between 30 to 60 Built in The Urban Cultivator Residential has been designed to fit under a North American kitchen counter top or work surface as a single cupboard unit It can slide between other cupboards and only reguires one opening at the front While no vent openings are required you need to allow the water fill and drain hose as well as the power supply cable to pass through from the rear of the unit Ensure that your Urban Cultivator Residential is levelled Refer to the external dimensions and installation manual diagram The Urban Cultivator Residential is available with lockable castor wheels or adjustable feet so you can adjust its height City hook up option The Urban Cultivator Residential should be connected to cold water from your city main s supply located within five feet from the Cultivator The unit also needs to be connected to your city drain that should be no higher than two fe
21. ts Are Tightly Closed PLACE TRAY ON SHELF IN CULTIVATOR MANUAL WATERING amp PROGRAM TRAYS LEAVE TRAY IN CULTIVATOR FOR 48 HOURS eJ SD la Urban Cultivator Set watering schedule and press Enter Then choose Manual Water and press Enter e REMOVE HUMIDITY DOME PUT THE HUMIDITY DOME REMOVE HUMIDITY DOME FOR FOR 4 6 HOURS T Ona alec REMAINING GROWING PROCESS GSN Lo TWO WAYS TO HARVEST KOK ly Harvest all greens Thin out greens and use as they grow Use the humidity domes and their adjustable air vents for germinating seeds The domes increase temperature and humidity levels inside to help germinate the seeds Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net 16 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 week 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 a
22. voir with clean water and add your preferred cleaning agent please follow the guidelines on the rear of the agent s packaging The Cultivator s reservoir holds 17 L of water e Make sure the grow drawers are inserted e Water the top and bottom grow drawers and wait for the water to drain e Drain the reservoir again using the instructions on page 10 Re fill the Reservoir with clean water and drain one more time ensuring that there is no residual cleaning product If you wipe clean the reservoir do not knock the pumps misalign the pipes and in particular A N the pressure sensor that detects the water level located at the top towards the front of the Cultivator 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 Ensure that drained AN water from the hose goes into an appropriate vessel such as a bucket Water from your Urban Cultivator Residential is not for drinking Biological residues may still be present and could be harmful Cleaning the counter top Use soapy water or commonly available kitchen counter top cleaners Do not let moisture stand on the surface Urban Cultivator 1 877 352 0490 www urbancultivator net Freguently asked guestions Is my Cultivator pre programmed Yes it comes pre programmed for an average growing environment an
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