BeeSmart UBB Ultimate lPM Bottom Board System User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- BeeSmart
Table of Contents
BeeSmart UBB Ultimate lPM Bottom Board System
OVERVIEW
Basic Bottom Board Installation
- Place Bottom Board on level and secure surface that supports long ribs continuously along length or fully across width
- Avoid putting on a solid base. Place 10-frame hive body on Bottom Board ensuring that the 4 Corner Pins fit inside the box.
- A small amount of play is not a problem. The bottom edge of the box will sit on the wide side rails and may overlap a little.
Inspection Board
Slide Inspection Board in from rear for mite count or to reduce ventilation. A little wiggling may be needed for the Inspection Board to properly sit on tracks. Insert until front edge hits stops. The rear edge should line up with the back of the Bottom Board. Slide Inspection Board out from rear when not needed and store in a safe location.
Mouse Guard/Entrance Reducer
The Bottom Board entrance is divided into 3 sections and we provide 4 combination Mouse Guard/Entrance Reducers. (The 4th is a spare). Store these in a safe location when not in use. Each entrance section has 2 holes to engage the Mouse Guard/Entrance Reducer that include finger grips for easy lifting and insertion. They will fit snugly into place.
- For reducing the entrance the Flat Side faces down.
- For keeping mice out the Scalloped Side faces down.
The reversible Mouse Guard/Entrance Reducers can be used in any combination, or not at all, to control the entrance size as needed.
Hive Straps
The Bottom Board sides have recesses on the bottom to hold a 1″ hive strap going around the side of the hive to keep it from slipping. The strap should be tensioned securely. The Bottom Board front has recesses on the bottom to hold a 1· hive strap going around the hives lengthwise to keep it from slipping. The strap should be tensioned securely.
Ultimate Hive Stand
The sides of the Bottom Board have 4 specially designed holes that line up with the Security Screw holes on the Bee Smart® Ultimate Hive Stand and are designed to work with the Security Screws provided. Make sure to line up the holes on the Bottom Board with the holes on the Hive Stand and start all 4 Security Screws lightly. DO NOT TIGHTEN until all 4 screws are properly aligned. Tighten Security Screws firmly but do not overtighten as this may strip hole.
NOTE
The Ultimate 1PM Bottom Board System works with 10-frame Langstroth hive bodies. from most manufacturers. If the Security Pins do not properly fit inside the box you can cut off a few pins or put a small notch in the bottom corners of the box.
Bee Smart Designs®
195 Atlantic Avenue Garden City Park, New York 11040 800 600-7446
Phone 516741-3062
Fax 516742-3617
www.beesmartdesigns.com
info@beesmartdesigns.com
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References
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