RainPoint HGS-Z238 User manual

User Manual
Model: HGS-Z238
Indoor Hydroponic Garden Kit
(13 Pods)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this RAINPOINT electrical products, basic precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
10.Do not place or immerse electrical outlets, cords, plugs, or light board covers
in water.
11.To prevent damage to the device, make sure that no electrical parts are
directly submerged in water. If water is splashed or spilled on any electrical
parts, thoroughly dry all cables and power-related parts.
12.Do not disassemble and modify the device without authorization. The
warranty will be void if the device has been disassembled or tampered with.
13.When the LED lights are on, do not touch the LED lights or light board.
14.Do not touch the LED lights or light board with wet hands or wet cloth unless
appliance is unplugged from outlet.
15.This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
16.Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
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1.To reduce the risk of electric shock, the garden kit has a specific plug. Do not
change the plug in any way.
2.Please use the power adapter with input voltage 100-240V, output voltage of
12V and output current of 2A to charge.
3.Always unplug the garden kit from the electrical outlet before cleaning or
replacing the LED light board, water tank and water pump.
4.Unplug the garden kit from outlet before putting on or taking off parts.
5.Never operate the garden kit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, if it has been dropped and damaged, or if it has been dropped
in water. If any of these conditions occur/exist, please send an email to
[email protected].
6.Do not use outdoors. This product is intended for household and residential use
only.
7.Do not assemble the device while it is running.
8.Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
9.Do not expose the light board to water.
Read all instructions before using this RAINPOINT electrical product.
DANGER–to reduce risk of electric shock:
WARNING – to reduce risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
or
Color :
Black-Silver or Black-Wood
Model NO :
HGS-Z238
Product Name :
Indoor Hydroponic Garden Kit
1 x Adapter
13 x Planting
Basket
13 x Planting
Sponge
1 x A Solid
Nutrients
A
Plant Food
1 x Spare Water
Outlet Cover
1 x Water
Inlet Cover
1 x B Solid
Nutrients
B
Plant Food
13 x Grow
Dome
6 x Black
Cover
13 x Tag
1 x Tweezers 15 x blackout stickers
Packing List
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2.0L
3.0L
4.0L
5.0L
MAX
Product Overview
Control Panel
Lifting Rod (Max height 14 inches)
Grow Deck
Water Level Window
LED Light Board
Water Inlet
Planting hole
Water Tank
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Power Adapter
Input
Operating Voltage
Pump Input
Standby Current
Pump Flow
Light Panel
Water Tank Capacity
Working Temperature
Material
Product Weight
Product Size
Support telescopic height
100V-240V~50/60Hz
12V 2A
12V
DC12V 0.08A±10%A
<30uA
150±10%L/H
NOT Waterproof
5L
15℃- 30℃/59℉- 86℉
ABS
1.8kg/3.96lb
35*20*17~52cm / 11.8*7.8*6.7~20.5 inches
36CM/14 inches
Specification
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DO NOT plug the adapter into an outlet before attaching the
3-STEP EASY INSTALLATION
Make sure that water tank is
securely seated in base and that
grow deck is properly aligned on
water tank.
pump power cord
adapter power cord
01
Make sure that lifting rod is
securely plugged in the back
of the water tank (no gaps).
02
Plug the pump and adapter
power cords into the
corresponding power ports on
the back of the water tank.
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NOTE :
pump and adapter power cords.
How to raise and lower the light board?
Hold down the bottom of the lifting
rod with one hand, grab the top of
the lifting rod with the other hand
and push up or down gently to raise
or lower the light board.
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securely seated

Where should I place my indoor garden kit?
Please place it on a solid, waterproof surface, and in a natural ventilated place.
In an ambient temperature of 59℉- 86℉(15-30℃) (optimum).
The indoor garden kit comes with grow lights. Do not place it on
a sunny window or under cabinet lights to avoid overheating of
the plants.
Keep away from heat sources (e.g., stoves, furnace vents) or
cold sources (e.g., A/C vents).
Keep out of reach of children or pets.
When planting new seeds, adjust the light board down, then
up as the plant grows, and trim the plant to keep 3~4 inches
from the top of all plants. If the light board is too high, it will
cause the plants to grow leggy, and if the light board is too
low, it will burn the plants. If the plant grows tall, timely pruning
will help the plant grow stronger.
TIPS: Plants love light!
Keep the light board 3~4 inches away from the top of the plant.
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Note: Do not place under cabinet lights

PLANTING YOUR INDOOR GARDEN
The indoor garden kit does not include seeds. Please select local seeds
of a well-known brand.
Open the water inlet cover, pour normal temperature tap water or bottled
distilled water from the hole to the water level of 5L.
TIPS FOR ADDING WATER:
NOTE:
Soak the seeds in water for 5-6 hours
in advance.
Before all the roots of the plant are strong
enough to absorb water, maintain the water
level at 4~5L to ensure that the
sponge is in contact with the water.
+4~5L
>2L
When the water pump is loud or the water
level is below 2L,please add water in time
to avoid water shortage.
DO NOT overfill the water.
DO NOT use well water or softened water. Most well water
has a lot of dissolved solids that can upset our nutrient
balance, and demineralized water has sodium, which can
cause plants to suddenly turn brown or grow poorly.
Soak the planting sponges to be planted in
water for 5 minutes.
01.Prepare seeds & sponges
02.Add water
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2.0L
3.0L
4.0L
5.0L
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TIPS FOR NUTRITIONAL FEEDING:
Water
1L 5ml A + 5ml B
10ml A + 10ml B
15ml A + 15ml B
20ml A + 20ml B
25ml A + 25ml B
2L
3L
4L
5L
Nutrient Solution
03.Add Nutrient Solution
Full fill the A solid nutrition bottle and the B solid nutrition bottle with
room temperature tap water or bottled distilled water and shake well
until well mixed. Then you can get A nutrient solution and B nutrient
solution.
Pour into Shaking
Full fill
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Use the nutrient solution bottle's cap as a measuring cup.
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Add 25ml A nutrient solution and 25ml B nutrient solution from the
water inlet to the water tank filled with 5L water.
Make sure to add nutrients in proportion. Only 5ml of A nutrient solution
and 5ml of B nutrient solution can be added to 1L of water.
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A
Plant Food
Plant Food
B
Plant Food
A B
AA/B B
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5ml
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15ml
A B
4.0L
5.0L
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2.0L
3.0L

NOTE:
SHELF LIFE:
Usually, the nutrient solution needs to be added once every 1~2 weeks.
According to the amount of water in the water tank, add the nutrient solution
in proportion. It is recommended to top up the water tank before adding
nutrient solution.
When planted in an environment with high temperature, the water evaporates
faster and the concentration of the nutrient solution will be higher. It is
recommended to change the water in the water tank once every 1-2 weeks.
(Please see the device maintenance chapter for how to change the water)
DO NOT overfeed! Adding too much nutrient solution may be harmful to your
plants.
DO NOT use well water or softened water. Most well water has a lot of
dissolved solids that can upset our nutrient balance, and demineralized water
has sodium, which can cause plants to suddenly turn brown or grow poorly.
Make sure keep away from children and pets to avoid accidental ingestion.
The shelf life of unopened solid nutrition granules is up to 2 years when
stored at an appropriate temperature and away from light.
After adding water to make nutrient solution, if stored in a cool and dark place,
the shelf life can reach 5 months.
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TIPS FOR PLANTING SEEDLINGS:
Put a planting sponge pre-soaked for 5 minutes into a planting basket.
Place a grow dome on each planting basket to help the seeds germinate.
Cover all empty basket containers with black covers to block the light and
prevent the growth of insects and algae in the water tank.
Insert the tag into the hole next to the basket container to mark the plant
type, plant height, and germination time.
Some seeds germinate in less than 24 hours while others may take 2 to
4 weeks to germinate. Please be patient.
Add 3 or 4 pre-soaked seeds per sponge to increase germination rate.
After the seeds germinate, keep only one strong seedling and remove
the others from the sponge to avoid nutritional deficiencies. If more than
one seedling is kept, poor growth may result from insufficient nutrients.
Use a pair of tweezers to put 3-4 seeds pre-soaked for 5-6 hours into the
bottom of the wet planting sponge hole.
Insert the planting basket with grow dome into the basket containers on the
grow deck. Keep the planting baskets always in contact with water.
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Attach a blackout sticker to the top of the planting basket.
NEVER remove blackout sticker from planting baskets.
Blackout stickers help prevent mold/algae growth on the sponge.
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04.Add Plant Basket
blackout stickers.
Never remove

DO NOT remove the grow dome on the planting
basket until the plants germinate.Once the plant
germinates, remove the grow dome immediately
to avoid leggy seedlings. Grow domes can be
reused/recycled.
When the plants grow larger (e.g., tomatoes, peppers),
please leave some empty planting basket containers
and cover them with black covers to give the plants
more room to grow.
"Leggy Seedlings" are seedlings with tall, thin,
slender stems that become top-heavy, unable
to support themselves, and grow weaker and
prone to fall over.
Adjust the height of the light board and keep it 4 inches away from the plants.
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Plug the power adapter into an outlet.
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Press the power button to turn on the device, and the power indicator will
turn green.
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Press the vegetables button or flowers & fruits button to turn on the light.
It will run on a 16 h-on/8 h-off cycle. Press it again to turn it off.
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Once the device is turned on, the water pump will automatically run a 30
minute on/30 minute off cycle.
You will harvest a beautiful indoor garden.
DO NOT turn on the device
if there is no water in the tank.
Careful：
The water tank must contain
at least 2L of water.
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Congratulations!
Please read the next page for detailed control panel functions
and LED light modes...
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05.Turn on lights and pumps

NOTE:
TIPS FOR WATER PUMP
Once the device is plugged in, the power light will turn red.
Press the power button to turn it on, and the power light will turn green.
Press the power button to turn it off completely
(it will not turn on automatically), and the power light will turn red.
The light board only contains the spectrum that is effective for plant
photosynthesis, it is a full-spectrum LED plant light. And it has a built-in
timer for the Grow Light that automatically provides your plants with “sunlight”
(16 hours per day). Depending on the plant, you can choose between 2 LED
spectrum modes: Vegetables Mode or Flowers & Fruits Mode.
The device has a memory function, and the current state will be memorized
after 3 seconds of any button operation, and it will be restored when the
power is turned off and restarted.
The 30-minute on/30-minute off cycle mode of the water pump can provide
sufficient oxygen to the plant roots.
When the water pump is running loudly, please fill the water tank in time.
After the device is turned on, the water pump will automatically run a 30-minute
on/30-minute off cycle. When the water pump is running, the water button
light is blue.If the water pump is running, press the water button to deactivate
it for 10 hours (the light is green when the pump is at rest). It will then
automatically resume the 30-minute on/30-minute off cycle. Press the water
button again to turn the water pump back on.
Press the power button to turn it off completely (it will not turn on automatically).
Power:
WATER PUMP:
2 LED LIGHT MODES:
CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS
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A.Vegetables Mode:
B.Flowers & Fruits Mode:
TIPS FOR LED LIGHT
You can easily switch between the two modes. In the vegetables mode,
press the Flowers & fruits button to switch to the flowers & fruits mode, and
vice versa.The cycle will reset after each toggle.
As long as your plants are getting enough light, it doesn't really matter when
the lights are on/off. You can choose to turn it on in the morning and off at
night to fit your wake and sleep schedule. It only needs to be turned on for
the first time in the morning, and it will be turned off at night after 16 hours,
keeping the same switching time every day.
Choose the vegetables mode or flowers & fruits mode according to the
actual needs when the seeds germinate. For example, the vegetables mode
can also be selected to promote the growth of leaves during the germination
and growth periods of tomatoes/peppers before flowering and fruiting.
If the light interferes with your sleep, please press the button of the current
mode to turn it off. After 10 hours the light will automatically turn back on
and cycle will resume. Do not turn off the power as this will prevent the lamp
from restarting automatically.
The auto-resume cycle after turning off the lights for 10 hours is to protect
plants from people forgetting to turn the lights back on for a long time.
Press the Vegetable button (the button light is on), and the LED light will
switch to a spectrum (red+blue+white) suitable for vegetable growth. It will
run on a 16-hours on/8-hours off cycle.
Press the Vegetable button again (the button light goes off), the LED light of
this mode will turn off, and after 10 hours, it will run the cycle of 16 hours
on/8 hours off again.
Press the Flowers & fruits button, the LED light will switch to a spectrum
(red+white) suitable for flowers/fruits growth. And it will run on a 16-hours
on/8-hours off cycle.
Press the Flowers & fruits button again (the button light goes off), the LED light
of this mode will turn off, and after 10 hours, it will run the cycle of 16 hours
on/8 hours off again.
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Transplant only when plant roots have grown around the sponge.
Split the sponge, remove one seedling, and move it to another pot. Combine
the sponges and put them back together, keeping only one seedling to
ensure adequate nutrition.
Plants have seasonal, period, and regional characteristics. Temperature,
light and atmospheric humidity all affect plant growth. Planting seeds that are
suitable for the local season is highly recommended.
Soak the seeds for 6 hours in advance, plant 3~4 soaked seeds per sponge,
and cover the grow dome to improve the germination rate.
Grow domes help regulate moisture and temperature for optimal germination.
Do not remove the grow dome until the seeds have germinated. However,
once the seeds germinate, please remove the grow dome. Because lack of
light and failure to remove the grow dome in time can lead to leggy seedlings.
If multiple seeds have germinated in a sponge, only keep one strong seedling,
and the others need to be pulled or clipped.
If the seedling grows crookedly, you can pick a small piece from the edge of
the sponge and stuff it into the hole to help straighten the seedling.
Space out leafy plants like tomatoes and peppers to give them more room
to grow. Cover all empty basket containers with black covers to prevent algae
from growing.
Please learn more about the seed information, optimal temperature and days
to germinate before planting. Some seeds germinate within 24 hours, while
others may take 1 to 4 weeks to germinate. For example, salad greens
germinate better in cooler weather. Tomatoes and peppers will germinate
faster at higher temperatures (above 70℉). While it may take longer, healthy
seeds will still germinate.
GARDENING TIPS FOR THE BEST HARVEST
GERMINATION:
TRANSPLANT:
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Keep the light board 1~2 inches from the top of the plant.
If the light board is too high, it will cause the plants to grow leggy,
and if the light board is too low, it will burn the plants. If the plant grows
tall, timely pruning will help all plants grow stronger.
Prune your plants (Diagram A) instead of raising the light board. Pruning
faster-growing plants (like Basil) above new leaves and keeping light low
will ensure that slow-growing plants in the garden get all the light they
need to thrive.
Prune often to keep your garden healthy, but never prune more than 1/3
of each plant at a time.
Plants compete for light, and faster-growing plants may block enough light
to inhibit the growth of their slower-growing neighbors, who eventually die
from lack of light. Spreading leaves must be pruned (Diagram B) to ensure
that slow growing plants get enough light to thrive and produce high yields.
Pruning means harvesting too! Enjoy fresh herbs in salads, soups, pizza,
or sandwiches every time you prune. Plus, a full, lush garden looks much
better than a giant, spindly, uncontrolled mess. So, be brave and prune!
Too high
Cut here
LIGHT:
PRUNING:
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Diagram A Diagram B

Frequent harvesting helps maintain a healthy garden, but remember to
never harvest more than 1/3 of each plant at a time.
For most salad greens, cut off 2 inches from the top of each plant, or
harvest large leaves individually by cutting them off the base of the plant.
When fruiting plants (tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, eggplants,
cucumbers, etc.) begin to bloom, we recommend that you hand pollinate
them to help your plants increase crop yields.
When pollinating, according to the condition of the plant, use one or more
of the following methods:
Make sure to use Flowers & Fruits Mode.
When the plants are flowering or fruiting, change the water and add
nutrients in the correct proportion every week to ensure that the plants
absorb enough potassium to flower and bear fruit.
This indoor garden kit works best with a harvesting method known as
"cut and cut again". In short, you enjoy frequent small harvests, then
allow the plants to regrow and harvest again and again.
Enjoy frequent, smaller harvests the first month or two until the plants
mature to provide larger harvests.
POLLINATING:
FLOWERING & FRUITING:
HARVESTING:
Place a fan near the plant, and the flowing air will pollinate the plant.
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Use a fine brush or cotton swab to pick up the pollen from the stamens
and apply it to the pistils. (Recommended)
2
Place your open hand inside the plant branch and gently move your hand
back and forth to shake the plant and spread the pollen. Handle with care
to prevent injury to the plant and inflorescences.
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If the ambient temperature is too high and the water evaporates quickly,
please change the water every 1~2 weeks to avoid excessive concentration
of the nutrient solution.
Once the plants bloom, change the water and add nutrients once a week to
ensure that the potassium content is sufficient.
Clean the water pump at least once a month.
Step 1: Remove the filter cover of the water pump
Step 2: Rinse it with water ONLY.
Any washing liquid will harm the nutrition balance.
Before cleaning, turn the power off.
There is a drain hole at the bottom of the tank.
Remove the rubber plug and let the water flow out.
CHANGING WATER:
CLEANING PUMP:
Step 3: Install it back after cleaning.
DO NOT plug in the adapter when there is no water in the tank, this will shorten
the life of the pump.
DEVICE MAINTENANCE
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CLEANING WATER TANK:
During the planting process, if there are dead or poorly growing plants, they
should be removed to prevent root erosion and bacteria from affecting the
growth of other plants.If there is root rot, it is recommended to clean and
disinfect the water tank in time so as not to affect other plants.

If you pluck out the stems of the plants, they can be reused, but we don't
recommend this as it's not as good as the first time you use it. You can buy
extra planting sponges from our shop.
Buying the right seeds is very important. For best results, purchase seeds from
a reliable manufacturer and avoid purchasing seeds that are not suitable for
hydroponic equipment.
A.
When the pump is used for the first time, the noise may be caused by air
blockage in the pump. This can be resolved by letting the pump run
continuously for 3 to 5 minutes or by restarting it a few times.
A.
When the water volume is below 2L, add more water to 4L-5L, and the water
pump will return to silence.
B.
Remove the filter cover of the water pump and make sure nothing is stuck
inside.
C.
Make sure to use the correct ratio of nutrient solution and water.B.
Use the lights properly and keep the light panels 1-2 inches from the top of
the plants.
C.
Make sure to use the grow dome correctly as directed in the instructions.D.
Keep them in an environment between 15 - 30° C (59° F - 86° F).E.
FAQ
Why do only a few plants germinate and then wither quickly?
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Can sponges be reused?
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Why is the water pump making noise?
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Usually not, but it's best to wait until the plants are strong enough to survive.
Does it kill the plant to remove it from a sponge?
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It is best to wait until it grows vigorously and is fully mature before
transplanting it with the sponge to increase the survival rate.
Can I remove the plant from the water tank and plant it in a pot?
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