biofilta FOODCUBE User manual

FOODCUBE
Installation Guide

FOODCUBE
Parts List - Standalone
All parts are under the trays –some parts may be
already assembled
Remove all parts from under the trays and
proceed to assembly instructions

FOODCUBE
Level Setter
The water level setter determines the water level for all the
Foodcube units connected in a row
Identify all parts for the Level Setter assembly

FOODCUBE
Level Setter Assembly
1. Place Level Setter Seal (19) over Level Setter Outlet (18) and push against end flange
18 19 Level Setter outlet is now ready to be
inserted into Tub

FOODCUBE
Level Setter Assembly
2. Insert Level Setter Outlet and
Flange from inside the tub until the
thread is fully visible. Straight edges
must align
Inside tub
TIP - Remove all trays and parts from inside the Tub
Outside tub
3. Slide Circlip (20)
down groove at end
of thread to stop
Outlet from sliding
back into the tub
TIP –Tilt the Outlet when
pushing through

FOODCUBE
Level Setter Assembly
4. Put some lubricant such as Vaseline or
dishwashing liquid on the o rings.
Push level setter (21) into outlet (18)
until second O ring is no longer visible.
This will require some force.
TIP - twist and push while holding the outlet
(18) on the inside
21
12
5. Slide backnut (12) over level
setter (21) and tighten until it
reaches the tub. This need to be
very tight.
TIP –Ensure both O rings are in grooves 18
Caution: backnut can easily
cross thread.
Nut should turn easily with
no force. If it doesn’t back it
off and start The closer the
nut gets to the Outlet (18)
the harder it will again. be to
tighten.

FOODCUBE
Level Setter Assembly
14
21
Screw lever setter
extensions (14) into
level setter (21) to
provide level height
as shown
TIP –Level setter should swivel with some
resistance. If it is too loose, check if O rings
are in place or that Backnut is fully tightened

FOODCUBE
Level Setter Use
Foodcube allows
full control of
water height
within the row by
swivelling the
Level Setter from
MAX to Drain
positions.
MAX –Use this to super saturate media when
seedlings are first planted or to safeguard against
extreme heat conditions. Do not leave in this
position for extended periods of time as root rot
could form
MIN –The normal setting position which allows the
water reservoir to fill and create an air gap
between water and soil. Recommended level
setting for general use
DRAIN –Use to flush or before moving Foodcube
units, the majority of the water reservoir will be
emptied in this position

FOODCUBE
Outlet Assembly (end cap)
At the opposite end to the Level Setter, the Outlet Seal provides a water tight seal.
Locate parts 12, 15, 20, 19 and 18 shown.
Assembly is similar to the Level Setter Assembly
process

FOODCUBE
Outlet Assembly (end cap)

FOODCUBE
Outlet Assembly (end cap)

FOODCUBE
Outlet Assembly (end cap)
At the opposite end to the Level Setter, the Outlet Seal provides a water tight seal.
With Circlip (20) in place, insert Outlet Seal (15)
into Backnut (12) and screw onto Level Setter
Outlet (18) until tight.
20
15
12
18
TIP –ensure outlet seal is firmly pushed into the
backnut
Place Foodcube in the desired location and fill with water to the
top of the outlet to ensure there are no leaks. Do not fill with
potting mix until you have done this step.

FOODCUBE
Soil Cone and Air Cone Assembly
Tilt forward and insert into Base Tray
Click into corner of tray
2. Insert soil cones
Soil cones are sleeved inside
each other.
Insert a single cone into the
underside of the base trays
Air cones are pre-assembled with flip lids
1. Turn trays upside down 3. Air Cone Assembly
TIP –if holes are not punched through, push
firmly with the air cone and they will pop out

FOODCUBE
Soil Cone and Air Cone Assembly
Place trays into Tub
Lift Air Cones slightly to hook into
Corner of tub

FOODCUBE
Connecting attachments
Foodcube comes with a range of attachments that can be interchanged and connected to the top edge of the Foodcube
to form handy tie-down points, blanks or hooks to secure for netting.
Attach by simply
sliding part into lip
until it “clicks”
Remove using a flat
head screw driver into
small groove and
levering the
connector out
TIP –Tie down points
cannot be put where
foodcube will join.
A blank or hook
should be used

FOODCUBE
Connecting Additional Modules

FOODCUBE
Parts List –Additional

FOODCUBE
Connecting Additional Modules
16 16
17
1. Ensure Steel bands (16) are located in the groove of the
Connecting Tube (17) and loose fitting
2. Push Connecting
Tube (17) onto Tub
stub.
3. Push the next Tub onto
Connecting Tube (17)

FOODCUBE
Connecting Additional Modules
16 1617
4. Tighten Steel bands (16) are
onto Connecting Tube (17)
until firm. Do not overtighten.

FOODCUBE
Rodent Protection
Fork tyne pockets are great for mobility but they can form convenient hiding or nesting areas for pests.
To discourage access to the fork tyne pocket, 2no rodent blanking plates (6) are provided for each Foodcube.
6
6
Push Cover Plates into Fork
Tyne holes to keep rodents
out.
Remove by squeezing side
clips and pulling out