SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. IMPORTANT: You must clean your hydroponics unit thoroughly and wash your food with
clean water before consumption. Food borne illnesses can occur if the unit is not
cleaned often and your food from the unit is not washed. Food born illness can cause
serious sickness and or death.
2. Please keep your hydroponics system and the food thereof away from animals and small
children. Children may safely eat the food after it has been checked, washed, and
harvested by a competent adult.
3. A child using, assembling, or disassembling this system will always require adult
supervision.
4. Beware of sharp edges during assemble so handle with care.
5. Please check all electrical parts for frayed wire insulation, exposed wires, or any other
defect prior to every use. Mixing defective electrical components with water can lead to
serious injury and or death.
6. Please thoroughly wash the trays before and in between uses. If sanitizer or cleaners
are used see below for regulations of FDA and EPA approved sanitizers and cleaners.
7. Remember to use all relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves, safety
glasses, and an apron.
8. It is suggested alternate your FDA approved cleaning chemicals to continuously combat
adaptive bacteria.
9. Use only clean water for cleaning the hydroponics unit and growing food. Contaminated
water could contain heavy metals and chemicals that harmful to human and or animal
health.
10. Remove all uneaten food, roots, and plant debris from the system entirely after
harvesting fresh food.
11. Turn off all powered items and de-energize first before performing maintenance or
repairs on your hydroponics system.
12. Check weekly for leaks on your reservoir to prevent any damage to nearby surfaces.
13. Check your tank Ph levels weekly and adjust according to the instructions in this manual.
14. Removal all debris around and on the hydroponics pump to prevent clogging and the
spread of bacteria.
15. Inspect your food daily for mold, rotting plant material, pests, and disease to prevent
your food quality from dropping.
16. The lighting of system does produce heat so beware of placing any flammable objects
near or on the lighting. Putting flammable objects near the light could cause a fire which
could lead to injury or death.
17. Follow all original equipment manufacturers (OEM) instructions where it’s safe and
relevant to do so prevent injuries or accidents.
18. Please never use non-food grade plastics for the reservoirs, cups, or any other food
contact surface for growing plants.
Links for EPA/FDA Approved Sanitizers/Cleaners:
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=178.1010
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/documents/ece_curriculumfinal.pdf
