Botanicare POWER CLONER 180 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS 45, 77, & 180
POWER®
CLONER

POWER CLONER 45 POWER CLONER 180POWER CLONER 77
Botanicare
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Power Cloners
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have been redesigned and improved to provide growers consistent, reliable production.
Redeveloped with New Botanicare
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low profile reservoirs, these systems decrease propagation time and now include
these new features and benefits:
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INCLUDES- 10gallonreservoir, Humidome™, Recessed cord
guide,Highpressure sprayers,1Ceramicairstone,PowerClone™
Solution,AquaShield®, ZHO™
INCLUDES- 10gallon reservoir, Recessed cordguide, High
pressuresprayers,1 Ceramicairstone,PowerClone™Solution,
AquaShield®
INCLUDES- 20gallon reservoir, Humidome™, Recessed cord
guide,High pressuresprayers,2 Ceramicairstones,PowerClone™
Solution,AquaShield®, ZHO™
INCLUDES- 20gallon reservoir, Recessed cordguide, High
pressuresprayers,2 Ceramicairstones,PowerClone™Solution,
AquaShield®
INCLUDES- 40gallon reservoir, Humidome™, Recessed cord
guide,High pressuresprayers,2 Ceramicairstones,PowerClone™
Solution,AquaShield®, ZHO™
INCLUDES- 40gallon reservoir, Recessed cordguide, High
pressuresprayers,2 Ceramicairstones,PowerClone™Solution,
AquaShield®

1. Remove and inspect all pieces from packaging and use the component list to verify that all necessary parts are
present and undamaged.
Reservoir & Clone Tray Humidome™(white only) Manifold Clear Tubing
Mag Drive Pump Air Pump Wrench & Micro Sprayers
Botanicare Products
5/8” Neoprene Insert
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Botanicare Air Stones
PC 45 
PC 77 
PC 180 
PC 45 
PC 77 
PC 180 
PC 45 
PC 77 
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PC 77 
PC 180 
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PC 77 
PC 180 
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Congratulations on your Botanicare
®
Power Cloner purchase.
Please use the following instructions to assemble your Power Cloner.

2. Rinse Power Cloner parts
Make sure your Cloner is clean and debris free before using.
is can be done by rinsing all components prior to use.
Key items to rinse: Reservoir, Lid, and Manifold.
*Note: Make sure manifold is cleaned thoroughly.
3. Install the Sprayers
aGently thread a sprayer into each site on the manifold.
Hand tighten the sprayers.
bUse the yellow hole punch/wrench to tighten the sprayers
until snug. Make sure arrows are pointed away from reservoir
wall. Do not over-tighten as this can strip the threads.
*Note: Sprayer adjustment may be needed to ensure all sites receive
adequate spray.
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3a
3b
Run water through the manifold

4. Connect the pump to the manifold
aMake sure there is Teflon tape on the pump threads.
bSlowly thread the pump into the manifold.
cHand tighten gently, turning clockwise, until the pump is snug
and lines up with the short end of the manifold.
4a
4b
4c

5. Install the manifold
aPlace the manifold into the reservoir so the pump sits in the
recessed area.
bMake sure the filter faces away from the cord guide.
cPush down firmly to seat the manifold in the reservoir.
6. Install the air pump & airstones
aPower Cloner 77/180 only- Cut vinyl tube in half.
Power Cloner 45- Do not cut vinyl tube. It is already trimmed
to the correct length.
bPower Cloner 45- Attach one airstone to one end of the tube
and the air pump to the other end.
Power Cloner 77/180- Repeat for the second airstone.
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6b
6b Power Cloner 77/180 Pump Shown

c Place the air pump on a stable surface outside the reservoir.
Air pump should be placed above level of solution to prevent back
siphon if power fails. Place one airstone on either side of the pump
in the reservoir.
dSlide the cord guide cover into place adjusting the power cords,
and air lines to allow the cover to insert fully into position.
*Note: Make sure the water level marks are in the appropriate position.
7. Finish the assembly
aInsert 1 neoprene into each hole in the clone tray.
bPlace the tray onto the reservoir.
8. Move the unit to desired location, and fill reservoir to 1” above the
pump housing. Note: Never plug in water pump unless fully submerged under water.
9. Place clone tray on top of reservoir.
10. At this time your Power Cloner is assembled and ready to use.
6c
6d
7a
air pump
tubeairstones

What you’ll need:
Healthy Plant
Cloning Solution (Botanicare®Power Clone Solution provided)
pH meter
pH adjuster
Scalpel or shears
Purified water
1. Prepare reservoir
  • Fillreservoirwithwaterabovepumpbutbelowmanifold.
  • Addrootingsolution(PowerCloneSolution@30ml/gal)stir.
  • AddAquaShield(optional)10ml/galstir.
  • TestpHofsolution.IdealpHis5.8-6.3.
  • AdjustupordownusingpHadjusterandretest.
2. Take a cutting.
  • Takecuttingsfromtophalfofplantwherethemostgrowthoccurs.
• Locate a shoot that branches off the main stem and a primary leaf
(an internode).
• Cut as close to the internode as possible. is allows your plant to
heal faster.
• Make sure your cutting is at least 4 inches long to allow 1 inch to sit
below the neoprene collar and 2 inches above.
water line
pump
manifold
How to clone with your Power Cloner
4”

  • Removeexcessfoliagefromyourcuttingstohelpreducewilting
from transpiration and direct the plants energy to root development.
• Trim the stem of the cutting at a 45 degree angle to increase surface
area for rooting.
• If taking multiple cuttings, store the cuttings in purified water until
ready to transplant into your Power Cloner.
3. Place cuttings in Power Cloner
• Gently place your cuttings into the neoprene collars. Make sure 1 inch
of the cutting sits below the collar and 2 inches above.
  • Place the neoprene into the Power Cloner lid holes.
  • If your Power Cloner comes with a Humidome, place it on top of the lid.
  • Turn on your Power Cloner and allow to run continuously for 5-7 days.
  • Ensure the water temperature does not rise above 75 degrees.
   (Maintaininganambientroomtemperatureof72-76degreescanhelp
keep water temperature under control.)
  • Use a low intensity fluorescent light if ambient light is insufficient.
• Your clones should be rooted and ready to transplant in 5-7 days.
45˚ angle
neoprene
2”
1”

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Unlike other rhizosphere inoculants ZHO contains special amino acids designed to intensify
the rhizobial activity that ZHO ignites.
Benefits:
• Improvesrooting.
• Improvessoilstructure.
• Increasesnutrientuptake.
• Increasesrootmass.
• WaterSoluble.
Usage:
• Seedlings.
• Transplantingincoco,soiland  
hydroponic applications.
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