General Hydroponics EuroGrower User manual

EuroGrower®
Assembly Guide

EUROGROWER PARTS
EUROGOWER PARTS:
BOX 1:
1) Bato Buckets (8)
2) Drain Elbows (8)
3) Panda 40 Gallon Reservior (1)
4) Reservoir Lid (1)
5) Reservoir Lid Support (1)
6) Mag Drive #2 (1)
7) Drain Valve (1)
8) Flora Series Nutrients (3 Pints)
9) pH Test Kit
10) Grasslin Timer
11) Drip Feed Line
12) Drain Rails (2)
13) Drip Stakes (8)
14) PumpLine (1)
15) Drain Rail Clips (6)
BOX 2: (not included with module)
16) CocoTek Fine Coir Bricks (4)
17) Clay Pebbles (50lbs)
1 247 815
6 14 1311 10 3 9512 16 17
BOX 1: BOX 2:

ASSEMBLY
STEP 1
Place the Panda Reservoir on a level
surface where it will be used. Coat the
inside of the Reservoir grommet with a
thin coating of silicon grease (optional)
and insert Drain Valve into grommet
using a twisting motion.
STEP 2
Attach the Drain Rail Clips by inserting
them into the holes on the Reservoir Lid.
STEP 3
Place the Lid Support in the
center of Panda Reservoir
with the notch over the
center rib and place the
Reservoir Lid on top of
Panda Reservoir. Proper
positioning of Lid Support
will prevent the Reservoir
Lid from sagging.
STEP 4
Position both Drain Rails on top of
the Reservoir Lid and make sure Drain
Rails rest in the Drain Rail Holes in the
Reservoir Lid.
Drain Rail Holes

ASSEMBLY
STEP 5
Place Filter onto Mag Drive #2 Pump
and attach Pump Line.
STEP 6
Place Mag Drive #2 Pump into the Panda
Reservoir through the Reservoir Access
Hole and feed Pump Line and Power
Cord through small hole located next to
the Reservoir Access Hole.
STEP 8
Connect two Drain Elbows to create
a Drain Fitting. Insert wide end of the
Drain Fitting onto the plastic extension
located on the bottom of the Bato
Buckets. The smaller end of the Drain
Fitting fits into the hole on the upper
edge of Bato Bucket.
STEP 9
Place the Bato Bucket on top
of the Reservoir Lid so the
Bucket Drain rests in one of
the Drain Rail Holes.
STEP 7
Place the Drip Feed Line on top of the
Reservoir Lid between the two Drain
Rails and connect to the Pump Line.
Cover the Reservoir Access Hole with the
Access Lid.

ASSEMBLY
STEP 10
Make sure that Drip Lines
reach into the Bato Buckets
and attach them to the Drip
Stakes. The Drip Lines fit best
into second smallest opening
of the Drip Stakes.
STEP 11
Rinse the Clay Pebbles
thoroughly with plain water
and fill each Bato Bucket
up to the Drain Fittings. Set
aside a similar amount of the
Clay Pebbles for top mulch
and the remaining Clay
Pebbles will be mixed with
CocoTek Fine Coir Brick.
STEP 12
Place one CocoTek Fine Coir Brick into a
bucket and add 1 gallon of plain water
to expand the brick. Once the brick has
expanded and soaked up all the water
transfer the soil like growing media to the
Bato Buckets and repeat for each of the
bricks. Mix in some of the Clay Pebbles as
you fill the Bato Buckets and remember to
leave some Clay Pebbles for topping off
the buckets. Topping of the Bato Buckets
with a thin layer of Clay Pebbles will help
reduce algae growth.
STEP 13
Insert the Drip Stakes into the growing
media and position the Drip Line towards
the center of the Bato Bucket.
STEP 14
Plug the Mag Drive #2 Pump power cable
into the Grasslin Timer. Use the timer to
control when and for how long the system
is watered. Set the time to come on in 15
minute increments by pushing the pin in
at the time you want the system to water
your plants. Rotate the timer dial to the
correct time and plug into a properly
grounded and fault protected outlet.

HELPFUL GUIDELINES
PLACEMENT
Abundant light, proper temperature and
adequate ventilation are crucial for fast
growth, healthy plants and higher yields.
Place the EuroGrower in a warm, well-lit,
well-ventilated location, such as an outdoor
garden, sunlit window, patio or greenhouse.
Keep your EuroGrower away from areas
where the inevitable dripping that occurs
during filling, draining and pH adjustment
could cause water damage.
You can grow several small plants in the
EuroGrower; evenly space out your plants in
each of the Bato Buckets or you can grow a
single large plant in each Bato Bucket. Gently
add Clay Pebbles and CocoTek growing
media mixture around the plant roots until
thoroughly covered.
PLANTING
To prepare a seedling or a plant for
transplanting, remove all soil and/or organic
material from around the roots. Plants must
be sturdy with established roots before
transplanting into the EuroGrower. Choose
seedlings because it’s more difficult to
successfully transplant older plants. If your
plant has been growing in soil or peat moss,
gently remove the plant from its pot and
carefully rinse as much soil as possible from
the roots before transplanting. Although
this method of transplanting from soil to
hydroponics is somewhat risky, as soil may
contain disease organisms that proliferate
in the rich hydroponic solution, we have
had success using this transplant method
and encourage you to try it. Or, you can
avoid these problems by starting plants from
cuttings in one of our RainForest Systems.
FILLING
When filling the system with a nutrient
solution it is best to mix the nutrients in a
known volume of fresh water and pour into
the reservoir until the system reaches the
desired level. The reservoir holds approxi-
mately 38 gallons at the highest operating
level. You can mix a smaller batch if needed
and the reservoir holds approximately 12
gallons at the first step and 28 gallons at
the second step. Always maintain the water
level to at least the first step and never allow
the pump to run dry.
38 gallons
24 gallons
12 gallons

HELPFUL GUIDELINES & TROUBLE SHOOTING
OPERATION
Depending on the growth stage and type of plant, you will need to adjust the timer
to water your plants often enough to maintain sufficient moisture in the individual
Bato Buckets. In general you will need to water more often during the daylight
hours and less during the night. Use mild to normal strength nutrient solution and
avoid strong or aggressive nutrient. As your plants consume nutrient solution, the
level in the reservoir will drop. Top off with half strength solution or plain water,
depending on your plants growth rate and needs. It is necessary to change the
water and nutrients every one to two weeks depending upon the size of your plants
and their rate of growth; with bigger plants change more often. Simply empty the
reservoir by rotating the blue handle on the drain valve 90 degrees so water drains
on the ground or connecting a house to the drain valve when indoors.
PREPARATION FOR REPLANTING
After harvesting and before replanting your EuroGrower, dismantle the system and
clean all parts with hot water. Rinse the Clay Pebbles in very hot water and soak
overnight. It is also a good idea to dis-assemble the Drip Feed Line and wash the
assembly and Mag Drive #2 from time to time in hot water.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
If white salt deposits form on the Clay Pebbles:
1. Try using a milder nutrient solution and topping off with plain water only.
2. Occasionally drain your system, refill with plain water and let the system run
normally for a day. Afterwards, empty reservoir and refill with fresh nutrient.
If plants are not growing well and you suspect “hard” water:
1. Use FloraMicro Hardwater in place of FloraMicro.
2. Try distilled or purified water. You should see a significant improvement
in plant health and growth within one week.
If nutrient solution stops flowing from the drip lines:
1.Check to ensure that pump is plugged in and reservoir is filled
with nutrient solution.
2. Keep the pump and filter clean and use General Hydroponics FloraKleen™
to minimize nutrient buildup and crusting.
FLORAKLEEN®
• Dissolves accumulated fertilizer salts.
• Reduces plant stress from excess and imbalanced nutrients.
• Releases nutrient bonds between plants and systems, also
correcting nutrient lock-out.
• Use FloraKleen as a nal ush a few days before harvest to
promote maturation and sugaring.
• Safe for all systems and media while plants are growing.
FloraKleen removes fertilizer residue that can accumulate over
time in hydroponic systems, growing media, and potting soils.
Use FloraKleen monthly to purge your hydroponic system or
potted plants of excess salts that can accumulate as a result of
regular fertilizer application. FloraKleen can be used at anytime
throughout the plant’s life and is an excellent final flush to
help improve flavor. Its high concentration and low price make
FloraKleen the economical choice for maintaining your plants in
both hydroponic and soil based environments.

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COCOTEK®PREMIUM COCONUT
COIR - 5KG BLOCK
The CocoTek 5kg block is 100% organic and
consists of compressed coco coir. This high
quality, low sodium, growing medium is
an environmentally friendly alternative to
sphagnum peat moss. When hydrated with
water the Cocotek Block rapidly expands,
saving you time and effort. GH Cocotek Blocks
can be used exclusively by themselves, blended
together or mixed with expanded clay pebbles,
perlite or topsoil.
RAINFOREST®
The Rainforest is perfect for propagation
or growing plants to full maturity.
Our patented Vortex Sprayer provides
a super-oxygenated mist for rapidly
developing plants. With a compact design
and small footprint, the Rainforest is
available with 2”, 3”, and 6”, site lid inserts
to suit specific growing needs.
FLORABLEND®
FloraBlend is a Vegan Ferment Tea that is made from a proprietary
blend of plant materials, plus seaweed, rock powders and micronized
leonardite. FloraBlend is produced with a diverse mixture of highly
bioactive microorganisms that are fed a feast of select food sources
in a hyper oxygenated environment. These beneficial microorganisms
multiply rapidly consuming these food sources and through
bioconversion processes, new organic compounds are formed. These
organic compounds are enzymes, metabolites and organic acids,
which energize plants metabolic processes.
These highly soluble organic compounds increase and promote
healthy root structures, build the plants immune system and provide
carbon building blocks for plant processes responsible for color and
flavor of fruits and vegetables.
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