GHE AeroFlo 120 L User manual

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120 plants
L = 600 cm, l = 120 cm, H = 82 cm
The AeroFlo 120 L™
To operate your system successfully:
Always clean your system thoroughly between crops. See «cleaning between crops».
Get a water analysis from your local water company: to use the fertilizer best adapted to your water
(hard or soft), it is important to know it’s content.
Keep the water temperature under 24° C. Ideally between 16 - 20 °C. For your cuttings, always keep it
between 22 & 24°C. Never under 22°C !
Give your plants good lighting, excellent ventilation and adequate humidity (65 - 70 %)
If you have questions about your water or about the development of your crop, please don’t hesitate to
contact us. We guarantee a free technical support and advice to all our customers.
Thank you for purchasing an AeroFlo 120 «L»*.
The AeroFlo is the highest quality growing system in our industry. It is designed to allow opti-
mal oxygenation of the nutritive solution as well as maximum growth for your plants. It is the
ideal system for beginners and professionals alike.
In January 1998, the AeroFlo was selected by the Cité des Sciences (Science museum) in Paris to be presented
in their exhibition «Greenhouses: Gardens of the Future», a permanent window on the most efcient growing
modules in modern agriculture.

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DESCRIPTION
A 1 Reservoir (600 L) and cover in 2 parts
B 8 3 m growing chambers (4 left and 4 right)
C 4 3 m distribution lines
C1 1 connection tubing for manifold
D 6 support structures (2 x 1,20 m + 4 x 80 cm
aluminium bars)
E 1 Pump
3Large plastic bags
Bag N°1 :
F 1 connection tubing
(manifold to pump)
   G 8overowtubes(Ø50)
   H 56x4,6mmpreassembled
spaghetti tu bing
   I 56injectors 
J 4 bags with silicone grease
Bag N°2 :
K8 Tee connectors
L 8 x 12 cm alu tubing with black caps
Bag N°3 :
   M 120netpotsØ7,5cm
   N 5CocoTekpotsØ7,5cm
    5CocoTeklinersØ7,5cm
    5CocoTekdisksØ7,5cm
O 1 Flora-series5L
1 Set of detailed instructions
ASSEMBLY
The AeroFlos are easy and fast to assemble.
Step 1 – The support system : (designed to carry up to 300 kg/m2, it ensures top stability).
Assemble the aluminium tubing with the parts and connectors (D + L + K) . Use
a small mallet if needed. (g. 1)
Notice the tees (K) at the upper corners. They allow you to add a vertical
structure to hang lights and yo-yos, or to build a protection frame.
Step 2 – The reservoir :
Place the reservoir (A) and the stands at a sufcient distance so that you can
place the growing chambers properly. (g 2). Place the covers on each side of
the reservoir, leaving it open in the middle.
Step 3 – The manifold:
Assemble the distribution lines (C) and the connecting tubing (C1) and place it
on the reservoir and the stands (g. 3 & 3 bis). Introduce the spaghettis (H) into
the distribution lines in a staggered way (g. 4 & 5)
Step 4 – The pump :
Place the pump (E) in the bottom of the reservoir. Connect the manifold to the
pump with the connection tubing (F). (g. 6 & 6 bis).
Notice : leave electric plugs far from the water at all times! To prevent your
pump from burning, never let it run while sucking air or when your system is
empty.
Step 5 – The growing chambers :
• Introduce the overow tubes (G) in the access holes in the chambers. To
make things easier, spread silicone gel (J) around the overows, then gently
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
A
D1
E
IG
K
M
DA C
O
C1B
C
H
F
J
FH
L
N
I
J K M
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introduce them in the hole at the bottom of the chambers, making sure you don’t undo the rubber grommets (g. 7 & 7
bis). Use the strap on the overow to regulate the level of solution in your chambers.
• Place the chambers on the reservoir, with the overow tubing hanging between the two covers of the reservoir (g. 8).
• Introduce the injectors (I + H) in the spaghettis and the spaghettis into the chambers (g. 9 & photo page 1) .
Notice : if by any chance the grommet did come unglued, it is imperative to glue it back with silicone glue to secure the
chambers from leaking. Indeed, in case of power failure these are the parts that will keep the solution in the root zone
until electricity is restored.
START UP
YourAeroFloisnowready.ThenextstepistollitwithnutritivesolutionwithadjustedpH,addapinchofMineralMagic(to
prevent from disease and stabilise pH), and connect your pump. You are ready to grow.
As soon as your system starts running make verify that all connections are tight enough to prevent leaks.
A precious advantage in case of power failures:
Unlike most systems, the AeroFlo will keep the nutritive solution in the chambers preventing the plant from suffering
or dying until electicity is restored.
FILLING AND SYSTEM CAPACITY
Beforellingyoursystemitisessentialtoknowitscapacity.AnotheradvantagetotheAeroFloindeedisthatitsecuresa
sufcientwatersupplytoyourplantswithoutneedingtoolargeareservoir.Thisiswhyitisimportanttollitandemptyit
taking a few precautions.
1-Fillyourreservoirsrstthenstartthepumptollthechambers.
2-Whenthechambersarefullcontinuelling2/3ofthereservoirs,notmore:iftherewasapowerfailureorifyouusea
timertorunthesystemonlyduringtheday,thereservoirswillneedtocollectthewatersurpluswithoutoverowing.Notice:
To empty the system start with the reservoirs rst. Then empty the chambers one by one after pulling out the overow tubes.
(see § Cleaning the System).
Low and high levels Low level High level
Each growing chamber holds 12 L 24 L
Effectivecapacityofthereservoirs:600L
TotalcapacityoftheAF120L:696L«lowlevel»,and792L«highlevel».
For cuttings and seedlings, the chambers must be full enough so that the bottom of the pot hangs into the solution
and the clay pebbles stay damp. As the roots grow, press the overow tubing down creating an empty space
between the bottom of the pot and the nutritive solution. This increases the oxygen level in the chamber while
preventing excess humidity in the net pot itself.
Fig.7bis
Fig.7
Fig. 3
Fig.5
Fig. 4 Fig. 6
Fig. 3 bis Fig. 6 bis
Fig. 8
Fig.9