GAURDEN GF Series Installation guide

Assembly Instruction Manual
GF Series (Triple Deep)
s0ART)DENTIlCATION ......................1
s2AISED"ED&RAME!SSEMBLY..............3
s#OVER3YSTEM)NSTALLATION ................4
s1UICK#HANGE#OVER!SSEMBLY ............6
s'UARDEN#OVER/PERATION ................6
s'UARDEN4IPSAND4RICKS .................7
s3OIL#APACITYAND7EIGHTS................7
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GF Series
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t.BSLJOH1FO
t1IJMJQT4DSFXESJWFFS
t4BGFUZ(MBTTFT
t5BQF.FBTVSF
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GF2448T
GF3672T
GF4848T
GF4872T
GF4896T
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GK Series
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GK4824T
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3
GK3672T
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3
GK2448T
1BSU*%   2UZ
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GK4848T
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GK4872T
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Growing Systems (GK Series).
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1MBDFBOETFDVSFBCSBDF1POUPUIFJOTJEFPGFBDIPGUIFGSBNFTJEFQJFDFT"
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This step is necessary for Standard Frame Raised Beds (GF Series) and
Raised Bed Growing Systems (GK Series).
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Arched Cover Support (All except GK2448 units)
This step is necessary for The Guarden Raised Bed Growing Systems
(GK Series) and GS Series.
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1MBDFBOETFDVSFCSBDLFUT,POUPUIFJOTJEFPGFBDIPGUIFGSBNFQJFDFT
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This step is necessary for The Guarden Raised Bed Growing Systems (GK Series).
1VTIBMMDFOUFSSJEHFDPOOFDUJPOT+POUPUIFSJEHFSPE%
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*OTFSUBSDISPET&JOUPUIFCSBDLFUT,JOGSBNF
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CAUTION: Wear safety glasses and gloves, hold arch rods firmly
and use extreme caution. Each arch rod must be equally inserted
into the ridge connector to prevent hazardous conditions.
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This step is necessary for The Guarden Raised Bed Growing Systems (GK Series).
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Note: 5IFSPETNVTUQBTTUISPVHICPUIIPMFTJOUIFCSBDLFUTBOESFTUPOUIF
TUPQBUUIFCPUUPNPGUIFCSBDLFU
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1MBDFUIFDFOUFSSJEHFDPOOFDUPS+POUPUIFNJEEMFBSDISPE$
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UPXBSETUIFDFOUFSPGUIFVOJU
CAUTION: Wear safety glasses and gloves, hold arch rods firmly
and use extreme caution to prevent hazardous conditions.
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6. Firmly insert the arch rod through both holes in the bracket until seated against the stop.
"RACKET4ENSIONING
This step is necessary for The Guarden Raised Bed Growing Systems (GK Series) and GS Series.
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This step is necessary for The Guarden Raised Bed Growing Systems (GK Series) and GS Series.
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This step is necessary for The Guarden Raised Bed Growing Systems
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Excellent Location
Never in Shade.
Good Location.
Some shade in Morning
or the afternoon.
Poor Location.
Some shade almost all day.
Winter Sunrise
Winter Sunset
Summer Sunrise
Summer Sunset
Soil Capacity and Weights Landscape fabric
Care and maintenance
Ventilation
Square foot gardening
Orientation relative to the sun
Problems to correct:
Limited Warranty
Guarden™
The
These goods are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials on purchase. If the goods are defective,they will be repaired or replaced,at the vendors option, without charge under the terms and conditions of Merchandise.
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser of the goods and is void if the goods have been damaged by negligence or accident after purchase; used other than for purpose for which they are intended to be used or not used in
accordance with any operating instructions supplied with the goods; adapted or repaired other than by the vendor or an approved service center; added on to or used with other goods which may affect the integrity, performance, safety, or
reliability of these goods.
This warranty is given in place of all other warranties and assurances,whether express or implied,including but not limited to matters of quality,fitness for purpose,or merchantability and the vendor accepts no liability,under any circumstances
whatsoever,for any consequential damage or loss suffered by anyone as a result of using or being unable to use the goods.
The Warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may also have other rights which vary from area to area.
Pharmtec Corporation 1-877-833-2221
www.guarden.com
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If you place your Guarden on a deck or porch make
sure it can hold the weights listed below.
1. Soil dries and warms up too fast:
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5IJTNFBOTUIBUfrequent wateringCFDPNFTOFDFTTBSZ
2. Moisture and temperature fluctuations:
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DVDVNCFSTBOEQFQFQSTXJMMIBWFNPSFCMPTTPNFOESPUBOEQFBT
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watering and mulchingUPFMJNJOBUFUIFTFQSPCMFNT
3. Reduced air circulation:
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BOEFODPVSBHFEJTFBTFTUsing intercropping and succession planting
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4. Need to replenish soil each year:
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Adding 3 to 6 inches of compost or top soil will eliminate the problem.
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