Hills Self Watering Garden Bed 120 User manual

Self Watering
Garden Bed 120
Product Manual
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Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your Hills Self Watering Garden Bed 120
and thank you for choosing Hills.
The Hills Self Watering Garden Bed is easy to assemble.
You will need
• Hexkey(assupplied)
• Multi-spanner(assupplied)
• 3x25litrebagsofgardenloam/pottingmix
• 1x20litrebagofwashedriversandorconcretingsand
• Seedlingsofyourchoice
Safety Instructions
This product was designed and developed only to be used as a Self-
Watering Garden Bed for growing plants, vegetables, herbs and flowers.
It is not for use by children as a sand pit, playpen or wading pool.
Werecommendonlyusingsloworcontrolledreleasefertilisergranuleswithinthepotting
mixorsoil.Donotaddfertilsersand/orchemicalsdirectlytotheselfwateringsystemvia
the Funnel.
Your Self Watering Garden Bed is made from a number of different types of plastic
materials.Somefertilisersand/orchemicalsmaynotbesuitableforuseinyourSelf
WateringGardenBedandyoushouldchecktheircompatibilitybeforeuse.Followall
fertiliserand/orchemicalsupplierinstructions.
Refertoinstructionsfrommanufacturerofbaggedpottingmixorsoilforsafetyguidelines.
In the event that the Overflow Outlet is allowed to become obstructed,
this Self Watering Garden Bed may weigh in excess of 125kg.
Only assemble this product on a suitable surface and/or structure.
DisposeofallcardboardintoaRecyclebin.
Introduction
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Introduction / Assembly
Carton Contents
Part Name Qty.
1Corner 3
2 OverowCorner(hole) 1
3End Sheet 2
4 Side Sheet 2
5End Capping 2
6 Side Capping 2
7 Funnel 1
8 Liner 1
9 Absorption tube assembly 1
10 Base Parts 2
11 OverowNut 1
Part Name Qty.
Internal Washer 1
ExternalWasher 1
Liner Clip 8
SoilMoisturereader 1
MultiSpanner 1
HexKey 1
M6x22mmScrew 16
M6x10mmScrew 8
M6Washer 24
M6HexNut 8
M6TNut 16
OverowPlug 1
Absorption tube assembly
Liner
End Capping
Base
OverowCorner
Funnel Side Sheet
Side Capping
Corner
OverowNut
End Sheet
Carton Contents
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Step 1.
Check to make sure the correct quantities
of all parts are supplied.
Step 2.
Choose a suitable location for your Hills
Self Watering Garden Bed.
Step 3.
a. Measuretheareatoensureyouhave
room to place your Self Watering
GardenBed.Youwillneedminimum
freespaceof0.7mlongx0.5mwide.
b. Decideonwhichcornerofthegarden
bedyouwouldliketheFunneland
overowoutlet(OverowCorner).
YourassemblyoftheOverow
Corner, Corners, Side Sheets and
EndSheetsmaydifferfromwhatis
shownbytheassemblyinstructions.
IfyouwishtohavetheFunneland
overowoutletpositionedFront-Left
orBack-Right,followtheassembly
instructions.Ifyouwishtohavethe
Funnelandoverowoutletpositioned
Front-RightorBack-Left,youwill
need to substitute the Side Sheets
shownintheassemblyinstructions
withEndSheets(refertoFig. 1).
Note:Donotattempttomoveyour
SelfWateringGardenBedwhenfull
of sand and soil.
Assembly
Fig. 1
610
460
Fig. 1
Assembly
Note: Read the Assembly Instructions carefully.
Due to the nature of the materials used (corrugated sheeting and pressed
metal), take care when handling as sharp edges may be present.
Use protective gloves.
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Fig. 3
Assembly
Step 5.
PlaceanM6x22mmScrewwithWasher
throughthelowerholesoftheOverow
CornerandSideSheet.AttachaT-Nut
andtightenusingtheHexKeyandMulti-
spanner.Tightenuntil1to2mmofthe
screwendprotrudespasttheendofthe
T-Nut(Fig. 3 & 4).
Hint:HoldtheT-Nuthorizontalusing
thebigendoftheMulti-spanner.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Step 4.
Note: TheOverowCorneris
thecornerpartwithaholeandthe
Hills logo.
PlaceanM6x10mmScrewwithWasher
throughthecentreholesoftheOverow
CornerandSideSheet(paintedsidefacing
outward).AttachanM6Nutandtighten
usingtheHexKeyandMulti-spanner
provided(Fig. 2).
Hint:HoldtheM6Nutusing
thesmallendoftheMulti-spanner.
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
Fig. 4
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Fig. 5
Assembly
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Step 7.
Assemble the remaining Corners, Side
andEndSheetsusingScrews,Washers,
Nuts,T-Nutsinthecentreandlowerholes
asdescribedinSteps4&5(Fig. 6).
Note:DonottScrews,Washers
andT-Nutstothetopholesyet.
Fig. 6
Step 6.
AssembleanEndSheet(paintedside
facingoutward)totheothersideof
theOverowCornerusingScrews,
Washers,NutsandT-Nutsinthecentre
andlowerholesasdescribedinSteps
4&5(Fig. 5).
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Fig. 7
Assembly
Fig. 7
Step 9.
PushtheLinerdownuntil
approximately15mmextendspast
thetopofthegardenbed(Fig. 8).
Step 8.
AligntheOverowHoleintheLinerwith
theOverowCornerandplacetheLiner
insidethegardenbed(Fig. 7).
Note: Ensure that the short ends of
the Liner face the End Sheets.
Turn the Liner inside-out if the
Overflow Hole does not align
with the Overflow Corner.
Fig. 8
Fig. 8
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Step 12.
RepeatSteps10and11attheopposite
endoftheSideSheet(Fig. 9 & 10).
Fig. 9
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Step 10.
PulloneoftheSideSheetsinwardand
foldtheLineroverthetopoftheSide
Sheet(Fig. 8 & 9).AligntheTopHoles
oftheLinerwiththecorrespondingTop
Holes of the Side Sheet.
Step 11.
PlaceaLinerClipovertheLinerand
Side Sheet, close to the Top Holes
(Fig. 9 & 10).
Note:Ensurethattheatside
of the Liner Clip is placed on
the inside of the garden bed.
Fig. 10
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Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Step 13.
RepeatSteps10and11fortheremaining
SideSheetandEndSheets(Fig. 11).
Step 14.
PulltheSideSheetinwardagainand
place a Side Capping on top of the
LinerandSideSheet(Fig. 12).
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
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Step 17.
RepeatStep15and16fortheremaining
SideandEndCappingparts(Fig. 14).
Hint: Fold the Liner corners neatly
behind the Capping ends.
Fig. 14
Fig. 14
Step 16.
RepeatStep15fortheopposite
endoftheSideCapping(Fig. 13).
Step 15.
PushaT-NutthroughtheSideCapping
and Liner and hold in place. Insert a
M6x22mmScrewwithWasherthrough
the corresponding top holes of the Corner
and Side Sheet. Tighten using the tools
provideduntil1to2mmofthescrewend
protrudespasttheendoftheT-Nut
(Fig. 13).
Hint:HoldtheT-Nuthorizontalusing
thebigendoftheMulti-spanner.
Fig. 13
Fig. 13
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Fig. 17
Step 19.
Gently place the garden bed on the
base(Fig. 17).
Note: Ensure that the Liner has
notbeencaughtbetweenthe
garden bed and the Base.
Fig. 15
Fig. 17
Step 18.
Rotate, align and place the Base parts
tointerlockthem(Fig. 15).
Note: Ensure that the Base part number
andrecyclingcodeisfacingupward.
The part number is located in the centre
ofthepart(Fig. 16).
Hint: Use the assembled Base
partsasaguideforthenalposition
of the garden bed.
Fig. 16
Fig. 16
Fig. 15
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Fig. 18
Fig. 19
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
Step 20.
RotatetheFeederElbowsothatthe
smalldiametertubeispointingupward
(Fig. 18).
Hint:TheFeederElbowisthe
part located in the end of the
Absorption Tube that connects to
the smaller diameter black tube
(FeederTube).
Step 21.
RotatetheOverowTeesothatit’sfacing
awayfromthecentreoftheAbsorption
Tubecoil(Fig. 18).
Note:EnsurethattheFeederElbow
is pushed into the Absorption Tube
and that the Feeder Tubes are
pushedontothettingsfully.
Step 22.
PushthesoftandexibleInternal
Washeroverthethreadofthe
OverowTee(Fig. 19).
Note:EnsurethattheArrowonthe
OverowTeeispointingdownward.
TheArrowiscolouredgreyinFig. 19.
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Fig. 20
Fig. 21
Step 23.
Place the Absorption Assembly inside the
gardenbed(Fig. 20).
Note:Donotremovethestrapping
that holds the Absorption Tube
together.
If the Overflow Tee does not align with
the hole in the Overflow Corner when
placed inside the garden bed, turn the
Absorption Tube Assembly upside-
down and re-orient the Feeder Tube
to the upward position as described in
Step 20. This will position the Overflow
Tee on the opposite side of the End
Sheet (Fig. 21).
Note:EnsurethattheFeederElbowis
pushed into the Absorption Tube and
that the Feeder Tubes are pushed onto
thettingsfully.
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
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Step 26.
FittheExternalWasherandOverow
Nuttotheprotrudingthreadedendof
theOverowTee.TightentheOverow
Nutusingthecentrecut-outofthe
Multi-spanner(Fig. 24).
Note:Donotovertighten
theOverowNut.
Fig. 24
Fig. 24
Step 24.
Fit the Funnel
a. Angle the Funnel so that the
Funnel’sbacksideribispositioned
underneath the top fold of the
OverowCornerandtheFunnel
wingsrestontopoftheCapping.
Refertocut-outviewFig. 22.
b. Pull the Feeder Tube out from the
OverowCorneruntiltheFunnel
endisabletomakecontactwith
it(Fig. 22).
c. Push the Funnel end inside the
FeederTubewhilerotatingthe
Funneltorestatontopofthe
Capping(Fig. 22).
Fig. 22
Fig. 22
Step 25.
PushthethreadedOverowTeeend
throughtheOverowCornerhole(Fig. 23).
Note: Ensure that the Internal Washer
isstilllocatedontheOverowTee.
Fig. 23
Fig. 23
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Step 27.
Slowlypour20kgofWashedRiverSand
or Concreting Sand into the garden bed.
Push sand into the corners and other
connedareas,andspreadevenly.
Step 28.
Filltheremainderofthegardenbedwith
pottingmix,topsoil,compost,etc.,and
start planting.
Step 29.
IfyouhaveplacedyourHillsSelfWatering
Garden Bed indoors or in an area that
youdonotwanttobecometemporarily
wet,placeacontainerundertheOverow
Outletduringwatering.
Whentheselfwateringsystem
isfull,excesswaterwillow
fromtheOverowOutlet.
Alternatively,connect13mm
poly tube to the barbed end of
theOverowNuttodivertany
excesswater.
Placetheoverowplugback
ontheoverowoutlettoensure
nodrippingoncewateringis
completed.(Fig.25).
Note: Theoverowplugmustbe
removedwhenwatering.Donot
llthesystembeyondtheheight
oftheOverowOutlet.Usethe
soilmoisturereaderprovidedto
determinewetnessofsoil.
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
Fig. 26
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Soil Moisture Reader
Step 30.
Fortherstwatering,werecommendwateringwith15litresofwaterevenlyoverthetop
ofthepottingmixortopsoil.ContinuellingtheselfwateringsystemviatheFunneluntil
excesswaterexitstheOverowOutlet.
ForongoingwateringlltheselfwateringsystemviatheFunnel.
Soil Moisture Reader
• Measuresmoisturecontentandletsyouknowwhentowater.
• AllowsyoutomonitorPHlevelsinsoil.
• Tocheckmoisturecontentpushswitchtotheleft,insertprobe
deeplyintosoilreachingrootlevel.Keepprobeclosetoplant.
• TocheckPHlevelpushswitchtotheright,insertprobedeeply
into soil.
• Removefromthesoilandwipecleanaftereachuse.
• Nobatteriesrequired.
• Indoororoutdooruse.
Accessories available:PlantIDTags&HillsGrowStakes
MOIST
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Notes
PleaseretainthisProductManual.Recordthefollowing
information for future reference.
ProductNumber(printedoncarton):FH
Dateofpurchase:
Nameandlocationofstore:
MadeinChina
Designed and tested under a
Quality System that meets Hills
demanding quality specifications.
®
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Warranty
Hills Warranty
1. HillsprovidesconsumerswiththefollowingwarrantyinrelationtothisProduct,
inadditiontocomplyingwiththerequirementsofanyrelevantlegislation,including
theCompetitionandConsumerAct2010(Cth)inAustraliaandtheConsumerGuarantees
Act1993inNewZealand(theActs),exceptwhereaNewZealandconsumeracquiresthe
relevantProductforthepurposesofabusiness.
2.Inthiswarranty,wehaveusedthefollowingdenitions:
(a)Hills, our or wemeansHillsHoldingsLimited(ABN35007573417)
of159PortRoadHindmarshSouthAustralia5007;
(b)ProductsmeansthefollowinggoodsmanufacturedbyHills(includingproducts
manufacturedforHillsbyitscontractmanufacturers):Hills Self Watering Garden
Bed 120;
(c) Material means a material or component used by Hills in the manufacture
oftheProducts;
(d)Warranty Period Warranty Periodmeans3yearsfromthedateofpurchaseof
therelevantProductand,inrelationtoSoilMoistureReaderandLiner,meansa
periodof1yearfromthedateofpurchaseoftheProduct.IftheProductorpart(as
thecasemaybe)isrepairedorreplaced,therewillbenoextensiontotheoriginal
warrantyperiod;and
(e) Workmanship means the handling, assembly and manufacturing processes
performed by or on behalf of Hills in order to manufacture the Products.
3.HillswarrantsthatforthedurationoftheWarrantyPeriod,allProductswillbefree
offaultsarisingfromdefectsinWorkmanshiporMaterials,onthetermsandconditions
setoutinthiswarranty.
4. Hills undertakes that if during the Warranty Period any Product, or any part
ofaProduct,hasfailedtooperatecorrectlyduetofaultyWorkmanshipordefective
Material,itwillrepairorreplacetheProductorpart(asthecasemaybe)freeofcharge
providedthatthefollowingprocedureismet:
(a)TheconsumermustcontactHillsuponbecomingawareofanydefecttoaProduct.
ThecontactdetailsforHillsaresetoutinthiswarrantyandunder
the heading “Hills Contacts”.
(b)FollowingconsultationwithHills,Hillswilldeterminewhetherthereisadefect,
andifsoHillsagreesto(atHills’option):
i. inthecaseofgoods–repair,replaceorsupplyequivalentgoods,orpay
thecostofanyofthoseremediestotheconsumer;or
ii.inthecaseofservices–supplytheservicesagainorpaythecostofhaving
theservicessuppliedagain.
(c)IfHillsrequeststhereturnoftheapplicableProductorpart,Hillswillberesponsible
for the collection and freight costs of returning that Product or part. The consumer
agreestoassistHillswithanyreasonablerequesttoenableHills
to collect such Product or part.
(d)HillsalsoagreestoberesponsibleforthefreightcoststodeliveranynewProductor
replacement part to the consumer.
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5.Thiswarrantyisinadditiontoanynon-excludablelegalrightsorremediesconferred
ontheconsumerunderanyapplicableActandanysimilarlaws.Totheextentpermitted
bylaw,Hills'liabilityforanynon-excludableconditionorwarrantyislimited
torectifyinganydefectatitsoption,assetoutinparagraph4(b).
6.SubjecttotherequirementsofanyapplicableActorlegislationandtotheextent
permittedbylaw,noliability(whetherexpressedorimplied)ofanynaturewhatsoever,is
accepted by Hills for any consequential loss, damage or injury arising as a result
of any fault in the Products.
7. ThiswarrantydoesnotextendtodamagetoProductswhichoccursduringtransit
ortransportation,orwhichiscausedbyanyabuse,accidentorimproperinstallation,
connection,use,adjustmentorrepairoruseofgoodsotherwisethaninaccordancewith
instructions issued by Hills.
8.ThewarrantyonProductsiswaivedifanyadditionorattachmenttotheProducts
donothaveHills'specicapprovalorarenotsoldasHillsproducts.TheProductsare
designedtoperformspecictasksunderestablishedtestloadsandunauthorised
attachmentsmayproducestressesforwhichthedesignisnotappropriate.
9.ThefollowingappliestoconsumerswhopurchasedarelevantProductinAustralia:
 OurgoodscomewithguaranteesthatcannotbeexcludedundertheAustralian
ConsumerLaw.Youareentitledtoareplacementorrefundforamajorfailure
and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
Youarealsoentitledtohavethegoodsrepairedorreplacedifthegoodsfail
to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Hills Contacts
Wearecommittedtoprovidingyouwithcompletecustomersatisfaction.Ifyouhave
anyquestionsorcommentsaboutourproductsorservicespleasecontactyournearest
customerservicecentreduringtheirlocalbusinesshours:
Australia
1300300564
[email protected]
New Zealand
092623052
[email protected]
Rest of World
RefertoHillswebsite
home page, contacts tab
www.hills.com.au/en/contact-us
Hills Websites
www.hills.com.au
Hills Branded Products
www.hillsholdings.com.au
Hills Holdings Limited
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Hills Holdings Limited
A.B.N.35007573417
IssueDecember2012
PH1467b
MSD1207
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