Nutriculture Amazon Aeroponic System Planning guide

AMAZON
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Place the nutrient tank in position ensuring
that it is level. Fill with water to the maximum
level indicator. Place the chamber in position
with the lowest drain point at the farthest end
from the tank access.
The Amazon delivery assembly will be packed
fl at. Turn the side arms at the blue elbow joints
so the sprinklers point up. Turn the centre bar
so the pump connector points down. The
arrows on the sprinklers should also be
pointing straight up.
Fit the strainer and foam fi lter to the pump
inlet. Make sure the pump outlet is at 90
degrees to the main body of the pump. Move
the foot and sucker to the bottom of the pump
so the pump outlet is upright.
Place the delivery assembly in position with
the side arms resting on the raised grooves in
the chamber base and the pump connector
through the hole in the nutrient tank.
Fit the pump outlet to the connector on the
delivery assembly. It is a tight fi t and may
require a little force. Put the pump into
position securing to the bottom of the tank
with the rubber sucker.
Place the lid in position (the picture shows the
16 space option). Then plug the pump in to
test, looking through several holes to ensure
that all 4 sprinklers are functioning correctly.
Put the correx tank cover in place to exclude
light from the nutrient solution.
Carefully place your young plants in the holes
(they should already be in net pots). If they
have dangling roots (i.e. have been raised
in an aeroponic propagator) turn them while
inserting, this will guide the roots through
without damaging them.
Add a fully balanced hydroponic nutrient
according to the nutrient label instructions or
growing schedule. Turn on the pump and top
up your nutrient tank every few days.
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PLACE THE AMAZON IN POSITION
Ensure that the Amazon is placed on a level surface. If placed on a bench ensure that the base of the
tank is adequately supported and that the bench can support the weight of the Amazon when full.
FILL THE TANK
We recommend that you fill your reservoir with clean water (no nutrient) up to the maximum level in-
dicator, 2-3 days before transplanting. This allows the water temperature to rise to room temperature
and also allows time for chlorine to escape from tap water.
SETTING UP THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND FITTING SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
The sprinkler system is supplied flat-packed. Before attempting to place it into the Twin
Amazon, it is necessary to open out the pipe work as shown in step 2. Check that all
sprinklers are set to maximum flow as described in step 2.
The pump supplied is a Maxi Jet MJ 1000 (please keep pump instructions for future
reference). The pump fits comfortably on the base of the tank in the “SIDE DOWN” position. Before
use, turn the impellor housing 90° and fit suckers to the side panel as shown in step 3. Start pump
and check that all sprinklers have 360° coverage. For pump maintenance see pump instructions.
ADD NUTRIENTS ACCORDING TO LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
Volumes for all Amazon systems = 50 Litres / 11 Gallons
ADJUSTING ACIDITY
Use the pH test kit in accordance with the instructions provided.
GUIDANCE FOR PLANTING OUT TO THE AMAZON
Raise plants from seed as usual, or for best results use a Nutriculture aeroponic propaga-
tor. Only plants with healthy white roots on the outside of the propagation material should be
transplanted. Propagation block should fit inside the mesh pots. If no propagation material is used
ensure abundant white roots on the cutting before transplanting.
Transplants from a Nutriculture Aeroponic propagator will transplant directly without
removing the mesh pot. Take care not to damage trailing roots during transplanting.
Transplants produced in other propagation units will need to be placed in the mesh pots
provided before being introduced to the Amazon.
MAINTENANCE
There are no daily tasks associated with the Amazon. In most areas frequent checking and adjusting
will not be necessary, however at first check acidity frequently so that you get to know your Amazon.
TOPPING UP WITHOUT AN EC METER
As the plant takes up water and nutrients, top up the Amazon as required with nutrient
solution at half the strength of the recommended dose rate. Change the solution completely about
once per month.
TOPPING UP WITH AN EC METER
Top up with water only, allow one hour for new water to mix with old solution, then check the EC of
the solution and add nutrients to bring the EC back to target EC. Change the solution completely
about once per month.
EMPTYING THE AMAZON
Switch off the pump. Remove the delivery tube from the pump. Fit the emptying tube onto the
pump outlet and arrange so that the tube delivers the solution to waste. It is not necessary to drain
the Amazon absolutely dry but you can assist the pump to drain the great majority of the solution
by slightly raising the end of the Amazon (furthest end from the pump) when the tank is nearly
empty. We recommend that as much waste solution as possible is drained off. The remnants may
be soaked up with a sponge.
USED SOLUTION
Used hydroponic solution can be disposed of in the garden where it will be beneficial to
outdoor plants.
SUBMERSIBLE HEATERS
Lay the heater on the base of the tank. Heater must remain submerged at all times.
USEFUL HINTS: THE MOST COMMON CAUSES FOR
POOR GROWTH
A) Plants placed in chamber far too early - ensure only
strong healthy transplants are used.
B) Heavy handedness with acid, Please be careful not
to add too much. The acid provided is concentrated
and it is always better to add too little rather than
too much.
C) Incorrect nutrient dose used.
KIT CONTENTS
COMPLETE KITS - supplied in kit box BASIC KITS - components supplied bagged
1 x Tank
1 x Chamber
1 x Lid (either 4 pot, 8 pot, 16 pot or 32 pot)
1 x Tank cover
1 x MJ 1000 pump
1 x Sponge filter
1 x Delivery system
Mesh pots (either 4, 8, 16 or 32)
1 x 125ml phosphoric acid
1 x pH test kit
1 x Emptying tube
1 x Tank
1 x Chamber
1 x Lid (either 4 pot, 8 pot, 16 pot or 32 pot)
1 x Tank cover
1 x MJ 1000 pump
1 x Sponge filter
1 x Delivery system
Mesh pots (either 4, 8, 16 or 32)
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