SAWDENY SPD0103 Indoor LED Hydroponic System User Guide

SAWDENY SPD0103 Indoor LED Hydroponic System

Important Safety Instructions

1. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not alter or change the plug adapter in any way.
2. Always unplug the garden kit from the outlet before performing any routine maintenance or changing the water pump.
3. Never use the garden kit if it has a damaged cord or plug adapter, do not use the garden kit if it is malfunctioning or has sustained any type of water damage. For questions regarding a damaged product, contact us via email: support@sawdeny.com
4. Keep the cord away from any heated surfaces to prevent damage.
5. Do not use this product outdoors, it is intended for indoor household and residential use only.
6. Do not allow water to touch the hot LED lights.
7. Do not submerge the electrical outlet, cord, plug adapter, or lampshade in water during cleaning.
8. To prevent any water damage to the machine, always ensure that all electrical parts are never submerged in water. If water is spilled over any electrical components, quickly and thoroughly dry all cables and electrical-related parts immediately.
9. This device 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 the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
10. The machine always requires 3-4 liters of water to operate properly.

Included in Package

Specifications

• Power Input: AC 110-240V
• Power Output: DC 24V
• Rated Power: 36W
• Size: 15.87.29.8 inch

How to Raise and Lower the Lampshade

To raise the Lampshade, press one hand around the bottom of the lampshade while simultaneously grasping the upper part of the Light Post with your other hand. Push up to raise the Lampshade. To lower the Lampshade, press the Lampshade down with one hand.

Tip: When planting a new seed pod, set the lampshade to the lowest possible position.

Operation Procedure

Step 1: Add Water

• Remove the lid of the water tank.
• Fill with tap water or distilled water.
• Do not use well water or softened water. For best results, always maintain the water level between 3-4 liters of water.

Step 2: Add Nutrients
Fill Bottle A with room temperature water and shake well. Fill Bottle B with room temperature water and shake well. Add 20 milliliters from Bottle A and 20 milliliters from Bottle B for every 4 liters of water added to the tank. (Max water level is 4.5 L.)

Note: Suggest to change the water every 2 weeks to ensure that the potassium content is sufficient. Adding too many nutrients may be harmful to your plants. Always top off water levels when adding liquid nutrients. Do not use well water or softened water, it will interfere and unbalance the nutrients. Using well water or softened water may result in plants suddenly browning or have poor growth. Unopened Nutrient bottles have a shelf life of 2 years when stored at room temperature and not exposed to sunlight. Mixed Nutrient bottles have a shelf like of 5 months if stored without exposure to sunlight.

Step 3: Plug-In
Do Not plug in the adapter without water in the tank. You will hear a “Beep” sound after plugging in the adapter, indicating that the light panel can be controlled. If you do not hear the “Beep” sound, push or re-insert the rod down into the bottom until you hear a “Beep” sound.

Step 4: Add Seed Sponges & Basket Kits
The garden kit does not include the seeds. Choose well-known brand seeds from your local store. Add 3-4 seeds per sponge to improve the germination rate. Some seeds will take up to 7 days to germinate. Choose only ONE seedling, multiple seedlings may result in poor growth and will not receive sufficient nutrients.

Garden Placement
Place your garden on a sturdy, water-tolerant surface. Keep out of reach of children or pets. Position your garden away from any direct source of heat (stove, furnace vents) or cold (A/C vents, window drafts). The Indoor Garden Kit does not need any additional lighting, too much direct sunlight may damage your plants.

Control Panel Settings

• Note: Press the power button, then press the veg or flower button, so the light can enter in 16 hours on & 8 hours off cycle.
• Power: Press the power button to turn on the device. Light will keep on.
• Veg: Vegetable Mode(Light on for 16H, Light off for 8H; Red+Blue+White).
• Flower: Flower/Fruit Mode(Light on for 16H, Light off for 8H; Red+White).
• Pump: Repeating Cycle(30 Minutes on, 30 Minutes off).
• Nutrients(suggested): 5mlA+5mlB(Every 1L of water).

Important Notes about LED Light

Once you choose a light mode, the light will automatically turn on and off to provide your plants with the “sunshine” needed. There is no need to manually turn the lights on or off. If the light turns off suddenly, push or re-insert the rod down into the bottom until you hear a “Beep” sound, and then press the “POWER” button, the light will be on.

Gardening Tips for Maximum Harvests

Germination
Always check the seed information regarding optimal temperature days to germinate. Plant 3-4 seeds per sponge and allow 2-7 days to germinate. Many factors impact germination. The basket lid will help regulate moisture and temperature for optimal germina- tion. Leave them on until plants are nearly touching the lid, then take them off. Use fewer than 12 pods with plants like tomatoes and peppers to account for the larger plant size. Allow some space in between the seed pods for plant growth. Temperature is a key factor in successful plant germination and growth. Cold-weather plants such as lettuce and kale will germinate better in cooler temperatures. Heat-loving plants such as tomatoes and peppers will germinate faster in warmer temperatures (above 70 degrees). All seeds are different and may take longer to germinate.

Transplant
Your seedling is ready for transplant when you see the rhizome forming around the sponge. Split the sponge to take one seedling out and transplant it to a larger pot. Keeping more than one seedling in the sponge may result in insufficient nutrition. Only keep ONE seedling per sponge.

Pruning
Read the information on the seed packet to better understand the appropriate temperature and days to lower your plant light. Do NOT raise the light! For bestresults, prune your plants and keep them trimmed and compact to allow to light to properly shine on all the plants. Do Not raise the Lampshade to soon on fast-growing plants like basil. Pruning your plant above a new leaf set (Diagram A) and leaving the lights low, will allow your plants to properly mature and receive all the light that is needed to flourish. Prune often to maintain a healthy garden, but never trim more than 1/3 of each plant at a time. Plants compete for light and when left untended, the faster-growing plants may block the slower-growing plants from receiving the proper amount of light. This can suppress growth and eventually, your plant may die off. Spreading leaves must be trimmed (diagram B) to ensure that slow-growing plants get enough light to thrive and produce, then a couple of large, spindly plants surrounded by straggly, light-starved plants. You also prune, and enjoy the aroma and scents that are released every time you prune your plants. So, Prune! Prune Otten to maintain a healthy garden, but never take more than 1/3 of each plant at a time. Plants compete for light. Left untended, more aggressive growers can actually block it due to the lace of digo. Spreading leaves gust be true (Diagram B) to make sure that slow growers get enough light to thrive and produce big yields. Finally, pruning = harvesting. Each time you prune you get to enjoy fresh herbs in a salad soup on pizza or a sandwich. And, a full, bushy garden looks much better than one giant, spindly plant surrounded by straggly, light-starved neighbors. Pruning also releases a wonderful scent. So prune!

Lights
Plants love light! Always keep your Grow Lights as close to your plants as possible. Plants should be 1-2 inches below the lights. Always check to see if you can prune your plants rather than raising the Grow Lights. After Pruning, always lower the lights to sit 1-2 inches above your plant if possible.

Pollinating
You will need to start pollinating your fruiting plants (tomatoes, peppers) once they begin to flower. This will usually occur during weeks 4-6 after planting. To pollinate, use one or more of the following methods; With an open hand and gently move through the foliage in a back-and-forth motion. This will allow the plant to spread its pollen. Place a fan near your plants, the moving air will help pollinate your plants.

Harvesting
The Garden Kit works best with a harvesting method called “cut and come again.” Simply put, you enjoy frequent small harvests and then allow the plants to regrow. This allows you to harvest again and again. Enjoy frequent, smaller harvests for the first month or two until plants mature and larger harvests are available. Harvest often to help maintain a healthy garden but remember never take more than 1/3 of each plant at a time. For Salad Greens, cut 2 inches off the top of each plant, or harvest large leaves individually by cutting them off at the base of the plant.

Cleaning pump
Clean out the water pump at least once a month. Do NOT plug the adapter when the water tank has no water, it will shorten the life span of the pump .

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

How to clean the water pump?

• Step 1: Turn the power off
• Step 2: Remove the extendable rod and the top cover of the water tank.
• Step 3: Unscrew the screws, take out the water pump
• Step 4: Prise open the bottom cover of the water pump.
• Step 5: Wash the component and fan, and put them back together.
• Step 6: Install it back.

Why do only a few of the plants grow and once grown, they quickly wither?

• The seeds you purchase make a difference. For best results, purchase seeds from reliable manufacturers and avoid purchasing seeds that are not suitable for water hydroponic devices.
• Ensure you are using the correct proportion of nutrient solution to water, LED height distance from the plants, and temperature as stated in the user guide.

Why does the pump start with noise?

• Regarding the problem, please switch the water pump mode to try again.
• Clean the water pump as stated in the user guide.

Can sponges be reused?
It’s reusable if pull out the stem of a plant, but we don’t recommend doing so as it’s not as good as the first use.

Does it kill the plant to remove it from a sponge (if I want to move it to a pot, for example)?
Normally, it won’t, but you better wait until it’s vigorous to improve the survival rate.

Why the LED light can not be turned on?
Push or re-insert the rod down into the bottom until you hear a “Beep” sound, and then press the “POWER” button, and the light will be on.

How to drain water?
There is a rubber plug at the bottom of the tank. Remove it to drain water .

What are the rods for?

1. Long rod: Support the stem of your plant.
2. Short rod: Support the top cover and pod kit when they are taken out from the water tank.

Why does the machine keeps beeping?
In following conditions, the machine will beep 10 times and the pump indicator will keep blinking.

1. Water level is too low, please add nutrient solution.
2. Water pump is stuck, please clean it as stated in the user guide

How to assemble the water pump?

1. Put the power line into the hole of bottom position.
2. Secure the power line into the slot.
3. Hold the line and flip the tank over, insert the power cord into the bottom power interface.

Tips: There is no need to disassemble the pump in normal unless it requires replacement or cleaning.

Warranty (1-Year Period)

The manufacturer’s warranty is void under the following circumstances but not limited to:

• Improper or inadequate maintenance or modification.
• Accident, misuse, abuse, contamination, or other external causes.
• The use of unspecified adapters and accessories.
• Damages that occurs as a result of one’s failure to follow instructions.
• This warranty does not apply to expendable or consumable parts and does not extend to any product from which the serial number has been removed.

Customer Service
We have an award-winning warranty, exchange, and customer service team that guarantees hassle-free solutions to any issue you might have within 24 business hours.

Email: support@sawdeny.com

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