Gardeners SunLite Garden User manual

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The Floor Model SunLite®Garden can be used alone or as a
base for our popular Tabletop SunLite®Garden (sold separately).
Assembly takes less than an hour and the only tools you’ll need
are a Phillips screwdriver, a hammer or rubber mallet, and pliers.
Frame Assembly
Step 1. Place all parts on a flat, clean surface. All frame parts are
labeled with a letter and number. Use a hammer or rubber
mallet to tap the End Plugs into the ends of the two S Top Bars
(Figure ).
Step 2. Find the nut insert inside one end of an S Vertical Cleat
Bar (Figure  detail). Using the shorter ⁄" bolt, connect the S
Top Bar to the S bar by screwing the bolt through the S Bar
and into the nut insert inside the S Bar. Only partially tighten
the bolts for now; you will need the bars to be flexible as you
go through the rest of the assembly.
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Standard Floor Model SunLite®Garden
Parts Included
Qty.
Frame: SR Vertical Bars 
SL Vertical Bars 
S Vertical Cleat Bars 
S Top Bars 
S Bottom Bars 
A Bar 
A Lower Shelf Bars 
A Upper Shelf Bars 
Poly Tray 
Lights : Light Fixture Hood 
Ballasts 
T- Light Tubes 
' Light Cord 
Link Cord 
Hardware: Ball Chains 
Chain Connectors 
Large Split Rings 
Small Split Rings 
Chain Grips 
/" Bolts 
" Bolts 
End Plug 
Bolt Caps 
Corner Guards 
Casters 
Caster Inserts 
3/4" Bolt and
Bolt Cap
S3
Figure 1
Nut
Insert
S1R
(right)
S2
S1L
(left)
S4
2" Bolt and
Bolt Cap
2" Bolt and
Bolt Cap
2" Bolt and
Bolt Cap
2" Bolt and
Bolt Cap
2" Bolt
End Plug
Note:
Larger
hole
faces
outside
of frame.

Step 3. Using a " bolt, attach an S Bottom Bar to the bottom of
the S Vertical Cleat Bar (Figure ).
Step 4. Connect an SL and an SR Vertical Bar to the ends of
the S. Insert the bolt through the large hole in the vertical
bar first, then the small hole, then the nut, so that your
screwdriver is inside the bar when tightening. The head of the
bolt will be flush against the inside wall of the SL and SR
Bars when tightened. Attach the S between the SL and SR
(Figure ). You have just finished the first Side Frame.
Step 5. Repeat Steps  through  to assemble the second Side
Frame, then firmly tighten all bolts on each Frame, making
sure all Frame Bars are flush with one another.
Step 6. Connect the ends of the two A Lower Shelf Bars to the
S Vertical Bars (Figure ). Each A Shelf Bar is box-shaped
with a thin flange. Make sure the wide flat side of the flange is
flush with the outside of the S Vertical Bars on each side and
pointing toward the top of the unit. The box-shaped portion
of the Shelf Bars are positioned inside to act as shelves for the
Poly Tray.
Step 7. Connect the A Bar to the center of each S Top Bar. The
open side should face toward the ground (Figure ).
Step 8. Connect the two A Upper Shelf Bars to each end of
the S Top Bars. The flange on each Upper Shelf Bar has an
angled cut at each end. Position these Bars with the angled
cuts on top and the box-shaped portion of the Bars facing
in (Figure ). Cover each angled cut with a protective Corner
Guard.
Step 9. You may now tighten all bolts on the frame, holding the
bars in place as you tighten. With the frame upright, make
sure all outside edges of the bars are flush and secure. Adjust
the bars as necessary.
Step 10. Turn the frame onto its side. Place a Caster Insert into
the bottom of each S Vertical Bar (Figure ). Firmly push a
Caster into each insert.
Step 11. Cover each round bolt hole with a Bolt Cap (Figure ).
Place the Poly Trays on the Shelf Crossbars at each level. You
are now finished assembling the frame.
Installing and Adjusting the Light Tubes
Step 1. Place the Light Fixture Hood upside down on a level
surface. This will reveal the Ballast Clips inside (Figure ).
Important: Remove the Light Tubes to prevent breakage
during assembly (Figure ). Reinstall them when the light
fixture assembly is complete.
Step 2. Push a Ballast into each set of Clips, making sure to center
the Ballasts in place (Figure ). Important: Each end of the
Ballast has an open pin (“female”) and closed pin (“male”)
socket. Place the Ballasts with one male and one female
socket at each end of the Light Fixture.
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Bolts and
Bolt Caps
Caster
Corner
Guard
Figure 2
Assembled
Side Frame
Caster
Insert
A3
A5
A5
A4
S1R
S1L
S2
S3
S4
S4
S3
S1R
S2
S1L
A4
Note: Larger
hole faces
outside of
frame.

Step 3. Plug the power cord into the end of one Ballast.
Step 4. Connect the Light Tubes together by plugging in
the Link Cord. The Link Cord is specifically molded to
fit only one way on the end of each Ballast. If is does
not fit, make sure the Ballasts are positioned with
one male and one female socket at each end of the
Light fixture.
Step 5. Install the Light Tubes by sliding the pins on the
Light Tube into the Ballast sockets, then rotate the
Tube  degrees until it “locks” into place (Figures
 and a). Installing the Tubes correctly will ensure
they produce the optimum amount of light. Do not
force the Tubes into place. Turn the Light Fixture
upright. Remove the protective plastic film from the black
side of the Light Fixture Hood.
Ball Chain Assembly
Step 1. Attach a Chain Connector to both Split Rings
(Figure ). If necessary, use pliers to pry open the Split
Rings. (Needle nose pliers work best.)
Step 2. Connect one end of each Ball Chain to the Chain
Connectors on the Split Rings. The last ball of each chain
will “snap” onto the connector (Figure ).
Step 3. Take the loose end of one Ball Chain and thread it
through the Chain Grip (Figure a) then through the Guide
Hole in the top S and A Bar (Figure ). Direct the loose
end of the chain over the spacer inside the A Bar
(Figure ). If this proves difficult, attach a twist-tie to the
end of the chain to help lead the chain over the spacer or
tip the frame onto its side. Repeat to install the Ball Chains
on both sides.
Step 4. Attach a Chain Connector and Small Split Ring to the
end of each Ball Chain (Figure ).
Step 5. Find the two slots with the “T”-shaped tabs in the top
of the Light Fixture. Hook each hanging Small Split Ring
around the “T”-shaped tabs (Figure ). Tip: angle the ring
around one side of the T, then the other.
assembly continues on next page
Figure 4
Ballast
Ballast
Clip
closed pin
male socket
open pin
female
socket
closed pin
open pin
Figure 5a
Slide pins
into sockets
Light
Tube
Rotate 90 degrees
until Tube "locks"
into place.
Figure 3
-3-
Chain
Connector
Large Split Ring
Figure 6
Ball Chain
Chain Grip
Figure 6a
Figure 8
Hook the Split Rings around
the “T”- shaped tabs to hang
the fixtures.
A3
Spacer
Guide
Hole
A1 Side
Frame
Ball
Chain
Chain
Connector
Small Split
Ring
Figure 7
Small Split Ring

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Figure 9
A1 Side
Frame
Chain Grip
Guide Hole
Pull chain in a horizontal direction.
Fluorescent Bulb Care and Disposal
To ensure maximum light output, clean the fluorescent tubes monthly with
a soft dry cloth.
The light intensity of fluorescent bulbs diminishes over time. When it’s time
to replace your bulbs, please dispose of them safely at your recycling center.
T- Fluorescent Bulbs contain Mercury and must be disposed in accordance
with Disposal Laws. See www.lamprecycle.org or call --- for
disposal information.
Adjusting the Fixtures
Step 1. Check the Ball Chains to make sure they are correctly
positioned and move freely through the Chain Grips when
pinched. Important: Support the Light Fixture with one hand
when pinching the Chain Grips.
Step 2. Adjust the height of the Light Fixture one side at a time by
pulling the chain out of the Chain Grip with the least amount of
resistance, as shown in Figure . Important: While supporting
the Fixture with one hand, be sure the Chain Grip firmly catches
the chain before removing your support.
Fixture Use and Safety
• Always turn off the power to the Light Fixtures when inserting, adjusting or removing Light Tubes. If you insert a Light Tube
when the power is on, it may trigger an auto safety mechanism, resulting in the light shutting off. If this happens, turn off the
Fixture; make sure the Light Tubes are fully seated in the tube sockets; wait for thirty () seconds, then turn the Fixture on
again. This will reset the Light Fixture so the lights operate normally.
• Use the power cord only with a properly grounded electrical outlet or power strip. Do not use with a two-plug outlet or
extension cord unless the adapter you use is properly grounded.
• If water is spilled near the power source, unplug the unit before you wipe up the water.
• Do not put objects on top of the Frame or on Light Fixture.
• For best results, attach a timer to your lights to control the length of time the lights are on and to be sure your plants get
adequate light.
• For on/off manual control of your lights, use the switch located on the power cord.
The Tabletop SunLite® Garden rests
directly on top of the Floor Model.
Combining a Tabletop SunLite Garden and
Floor Model SunLite Garden
You get double the growing space and greater mobility when
you combine the Tabletop (sold separately) with the Floor Model
SunLite®Garden. If you have previously purchased a Table Top
SunLite®Garden, combining the two models is easy.
Step 1. Assemble both units first, using the instructions provided.
Step 2. Remove the Poly Tray from the top of the Floor Model.
Step 3. Remove the rubber Corner Guards from the top four corners
of the Floor Model.
Step 4. Place the Tabletop directly on top of the Floor Model,
making sure the power on cord on each unit is hanging off the
same end, then replace the Tray. That’s all there is to it!
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