Gardeners High Intensity 3-Tier SunLite Garden User manual

S Rev /
Parts Included
Qty.
Frame: SL Vertical Bars 
SR Vertical Bars 
S Vertical Bars 
ST Side Bars 
SB Side Bars 
A Bars 
A Shelf Bars 
Poly Trays 
Lights: Light Fixtures 
Ballasts 
T- Light Tubes 
' Electrical Cords
Link Cords 
Hardware: Ball Chains 
Chain Connectors 
Large Split Rings 
Small Split Rings 
Chain Grips 
/" Bolts 
" Bolts 
End Plugs 
Bolt Caps 
Casters 
Caster Inserts 
Tools Required
Phillips screwdriver
Hammer or rubber mallet
Needle-nose pliers
Twist tie, optional
Note: Assembly is easier
with two people
High Intensity 3-Tier SunLite®Garden
Our Vermont-made SunLite®Gardens employ high quality light technology to give your plants the ideal quality and intensity of
light for optimum growth. You can start plants from seed, grow herbs, houseplants and even orchids.
Our ultra-light fixtures have a slim profile to give plants plenty of headroom. They measure a full " wide to ensure even light
coverage across each shelf. Inside, there are three T- bulbs that produce an abundance of brilliant, full-spectrum light. These bulbs
use % less energy than standard fluorescent bulbs and provide up to , hours of use.
Each fixture has its own pull chain for easy height adjustments, plus electronic ballasts to eliminate buzzing. This complete light
garden includes frame and fixtures, T- bulbs, watertight trays and casters.
With the help of one other person, you can assemble your -Tier SunLite®Garden in about an hour. Put the Frame together first,
then assemble the Lights and hang them in the frame.
Before you begin, identify and organize all the parts on a flat, clean surface and gather your tools. As you organize the parts, note
that most pieces are labeled with a part number. Follow the illustrations closely to be sure the parts are oriented correctly as you put
them together. Assembly begins on the next page.

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Frame Assembly
Step 1. Organize all parts on a flat, clean surface. All frame parts are
labeled with a letter and number. See corresponding parts list.
Use a hammer or rubber mallet to tap an End Plug into the tops of
each SR (right) and SL (left) Vertical Bar. Important note: The top
of the SR and SL Bars have bolt holes through  sides of the bar.
The bottom of the bars have bolt holes in all  sides of the bar.
Step 2. Take an S Vertical Bar and find the nut insert located inside
the end (Figure  detail). Using the shorter /” bolt, connect
an ST Bar to the top of the S Vertical Bar by screwing the bolt
through the ST bar and into the nut insert (Figure  detail). The
Bolt will be fully inside the ST when tightened.
Tip: Make sure the bolt enters the nut insert straight. If the nut
insert is off center, use a hammer and a bolt to tap the sides of the
nut insert gently until it is level.
Tip: You may need to loosen bolts as you go through the rest of
the assembly, so only partially tighten them for now.
Step 3. Using a ” bolt, attach an SB Bar to the bottom of the S
Vertical Bar (Figure ).
Step 4. Connect an SL and an SR Vertical Bar to the ends of the
SB. 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T 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 both Side Frames, making sure the
bars are flush with one another.
Important: Completely assemble both sides before proceeding.
Step 6. Connect the ends of an A Bar between the top ST Bars
(Figure ). The open track of the A Bar should face toward the
ground. Insert the bolt through the predrilled hole above each
Guide Hole, then screw the bolt into the end of the A Bar on both
ends (Figure ). Connect the remaining A Bars to the S Vertical
Bars at the lower tiers.
Step 7. Connect the A Shelf Bars to the SL and SR Vertical Bars
at each tier (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 Bars on each side and pointing toward the top of
the unit. The box-shaped portion of the Shelf Bars are positioned
inside to hold the Poly Trays (Figure ).
Step 8. 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 9. Gently lay the entire frame on its side. Place a Caster Insert
into the bottom of all four S Vertical Bars. Firmly push a Caster
into each insert until it clicks into place (Figure  detail).
Step 10. Stand the unit upright. Cover all the bolt holes with Bolt
Caps. Place Poly Trays on the A Shelf Crossbars. The frame
assembly is finished.
End Plug
End Plug
2" Bolt
2" Bolt
Bolt Cap
Bolt Cap 2"Bolt
Side Frame Assembly
Figure 1
S3T
S3B
Nut insert
S2
S3T
Bottom of S1 bars
have 4 bolt holes
Figure 2
S3T
S3T
S3B
S3B
Box side of A4 Shelf Bars
face inside and the thin
flanges are positioned up.
Caster
Insert Caster
S3B
Bolt Cap
3/4" Bolt
Note:
Larger
hole
faces
outside
of frame.
3/4" Bolt

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High-Intensity Light Fixture Assembly
Step 1. Remove the protective plastic film from the black side of the Light Fixture Hoods. Place a Light Fixture Hood upside down on
a level surface. This will reveal the Ballast Clips inside (Figure ). Important: Do not install the Light Tubes until Step .
Step 2. Locate the Ballasts and note that each end of the Ballast has an open pin (female) and closed pin (male) socket. Important:
Place the Ballasts into the Hood so that male and female ends alternate at each end of the Light Fixture, exactly as shown in
Figure . One end will be male-female-male (as shown) and the other end will be female-male-female. Push a Ballast into each set
of Clips, making sure to center the Ballasts in place (Figure ). Use the same configuration for both Light Fixtures.
Step 3. Plug the Electrical Cord into the male end of one outside Ballast (Figure ).
Step 4. On the same end of the Light Fixture, connect the other two Ballasts together by plugging in the Link Cord provided with the
T- Lights, as shown in Figure . Snap it firmly into place. (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 alternate male and female sockets at each end of the Light
fixture.)
Step 5. On the opposite end of the Light Fixture, use a Link Cord to connect the Ballast that's attached to the Electrical Cord to the
center Ballast. All three Ballasts should now be connected to each other. Repeat Steps  through  for the other fixture.
Step 6. To install the Light Tubes, slide the pins on the Light Tube into the Ballast sockets, then gently twist the tube  degrees until
it “locks” into place (Figure ). Installing the Tubes correctly ensures that they will produce the optimum amount of light. Do not
force the Tubes into place. Repeat to install all Light Tubes. Place one Light Fixture on each Poly Tray in the assembled Frame. Turn
them over so that the Tubes are facing down and the Power Cords are on the same end of the Frame.
over please
Figure 5
Light Tube
Twist 90 degrees
until Tube “locks”
into place.
Figure 3
male female
Ballast
Ballast Clips
male
Figure 4
Electrical
Cord
Link Cord
Ballast Clip

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Ball Chain Assembly
Step 1. Attach a Chain Connector to each Large Split Ring (Figure ). If
necessary, use needle-nose pliers to pry and hold open the Split Rings.
Step 2. Connect one end of each Ball Chain to a Chain Connector on
the Large 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  detail) then through the Guide Hole in the side and near
the top of the S 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. Repeat this
step to install the Ball Chains on both sides and at each tier of the Frame.
Step 4. Attach a Chain Connector and Small Split Ring to the end of each Ball
Chain (Figure ). Repeat this step for all Light Fixtures.
Step 5. Find the two slots with the “T”-shaped tabs in the top of each 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.
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
• Use the power cord only with a properly grounded electrical outlet or
power strip. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Clean the fluorescent tubes monthly with a soft dry cloth
to ensure maximum light output.
T- Fluorescent Bulbs contain Mercury and must be disposed
in accordance with Disposal Laws. See www.lamprecycle.org or
call --- for disposal information.
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.
For products, articles and tips on seed starting and growing
under lights, please visit us at www.gardeners.com.
S2 Vertical
Bar
Pull chain out in a horizontal
direction.
Figure 9
Guide Hole
Chain Grip
Figure 6
Large Split
Ring
Chain
Connector
Chain Grip
Ball Chain
Figure 7
A3 horizontal
bar
Spacer Guide
Hole
S2
vertical
bar
Ball Chain
Chain
Connector
Small Split
Ring Figure 8
T-tab on top
of Fixture