Gardeners Self-Watering Elevated Cedar Planter Box User manual

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8' CEDAR BOARDS
(rough faces)
holes
PLATFORM SUPPORT
FLAT STOCK
CORNER
Figure 1
The top CEDAR
BOARD should sit
⅛" above the
CORNER.
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Instructions for Self-Watering Elevated Cedar Planter Box and
Self-Watering Insert for Elevated Cedar Planter Box, 2' x 8'
Planter Box Parts List
() ' CEDAR BOARDS
() CORNERS
() PLATFORM SUPPORTS
() FLAT STOCK
() CROSS SUPPORTS
() ' END PANELS
() CORNER CAPS
() PHILLIPS SCREWS
Self-Watering System Parts List
1. Align the short edges of two ' CEDAR BOARDS on a flat surface, (rough sides facing up) and clamp or hold them firmly together.
2. Slide a CORNER onto the ends of the CEDAR BOARDS, positioning it as shown in Fig. 1. The top CEDAR BOARD should come to sit
⅛" above the top of the CORNER.
3. Making sure there is no gap between the CEDAR BOARDS and that they are fully seated into the CORNER, secure with PHILLIPS
SCREWS. Leave the nd hole from the bottom open for now. Repeat Steps - to attach another CORNER to the other end.
4. Take a PLATFORM SUPPORT and place the face with  holes against the CEDAR BOARDS (Fig. 1). Align the holes on the ends with
the holes you left open in Step  and secure with PHILLIPS SCREWS.
5. Slide  FLAT STOCK underneath the PLATFORM SUPPORT and align holes as shown in Fig. 1. Secure the FLAT STOCK with PHILLIPS
SCREWS.
6. Repeat Steps – to assemble the other side panel.
I. Planter Box Assembly
If you are retrofitting an existing ' x ' Elevated Cedar Planter Box, empty it out, remove the existing cedar floor, fabric liner, and
cross supports and skip to Part II: Self-Watering System Assembly. Keep the cross supports — you will reinstall them after you
connect and insert the water reservoirs. You will not need to reinstall the floor planks or liner.
Assembly Tools Required
Screw gun / drill with # Phillips bit
Phillips screwdriver
Rubber mallet or hammer
Tape measure
Clamp (optional)
Snips or shears (for Self-Watering System Assembly only) () RESERVOIRS and
RESERVOIR TOPS
() CONNECTING
TUBES
() WOODEN SPACERS
() FILL TUBE
() WATER LEVEL INDICATOR
() CAPS
Assembled Planter Box
Assembly is easiest with two people.

PLATFORM
SUPPORT
Figure 3
Screw
CROSS SUPPORT
(attaches under
PLATFORM SUPPORT)
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RECYCLE
Figure 2
CROSS
SUPPORT
8' SIDE PANEL
2' END PANEL
PLATFORM
SUPPORT
SCREW
7. Use a rubber mallet to tap a pre-assembled '
END PANEL into the open channel of a CORNER,
positioning it so the CROSS SUPPORT sits under
the PLATFORM SUPPORT on the ' side panel
(Fig. 2 ) and screw holes align. Ensure END PANEL
is fully seated and ⅛" above the top of the CORNER,
then secure with PHILLIPS SCREWS as shown. Repeat
to attach the remaining ’ END PANEL to the other
end.
8. Place the remaining ’ side panel on a flat surface.
Carefully guide the ’ END PANELS of your partially
assembled box into the open channels of the CORNERS. Secure with PHILLIPS SCREWS. Once all PANELS are attached, stand your
Planter Box right side up and tap a CORNER CAP into the top of each aluminum CORNER.
9. You will install the  CROSS SUPPORTS during Step  of Self-Watering System Assembly (below). To do this, place CROSS SUPPORTS
under PLATFORM SUPPORTS but over CONNECTING TUBES, align screw holes, and secure with PHILLIPS SCREWS from the top (see
Fig. 3).
IV. Filling and Planting
Fill/refill your Planter Box with a lightweight mix designed for self-watering containers, such as our Organic Self-Watering Potting Mix. Add
some compost and a slow-release fertilizer for best results. Avoid using a heavy garden soil as it may overload your planter. Press the
potting mix into the channels in RESERVOIR TOPS to ensure good water-soil contact. Fill the RESERVOIRS using the FILL TUBE. You're now
ready to plant! While plants are getting established, or in higher temperatures, water regularly from the top too.
II. Self-Watering System Assembly
3. Link RESERVOIRS with CONNECTING TUBES; slide tubes
fully over each port. Then, install/reinstall planter box CROSS
SUPPORTS (see # above). Add water, and check for leaks.
2. Rest RESERVOIRS on PLATFORM
SUPPORTS with open connector ports
facing, sealed connector ports on ends.
4. Remove perforated
circle in ONE RESERVOIR
TOP to create a hole for
the FILL TUBE.
5. Install RESERVOIR TOPS* and place WOODEN SPACERS between RESERVOIRS. Then, insert the FILL TUBE (it is
notched so you can set it at multiple heights. Be sure to set it above your desired soil planting line). Once placed,
slide outer section up if needed (for additional height), then insert WATER LEVEL INDICATOR, foam end down. You
may need to trim indicator to close cap. Note: The WATER LEVEL INDICATOR should rise up when reservoirs are full.
The foam end, however, may become caught under the FILL TUBE during filling. If this happens, gently jostle it free.
1. Seal one connector port on
two RESERVOIRS with a CAP.
* In tests, we found that placing the FILL TUBE in the center, rather than on an end, promoted faster refilling of the reservoirs.