OPCOM OFG003-3A Grow Wall3 Hydroponics System Installation Guide
- June 5, 2024
- OPCOM
Table of Contents
OPCOM OFG003-3A Grow Wall3 Hydroponics System
Assembly
Remove all the parts from box and check all the accessories
Assemble GrowWall3
Assembly
- L1, L2, R1, R2 columns are fixed to L1 planting grooves with column screws.
- L2, L3, R2, R3 columns are fixed to L2 grooves with column screws, follow this step until the L5 grooves assembly is completed.
- Unfasten the L6, R6 column fixed to the beam assembly and connect the previously installed assembly B13.
- The side column is assembled with the main line.
- Put LED light in the center of each layer, slide along the magnets on both sides to adjust the height of LED. Three positioning heights to meet the lighting needs of different grow stages of plant, and also to achieve the purpose of power saving.
- insert the ligh line linto the power interface of the side c
Water Line Set Up
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The upper water pipe is passed through the hole of the L6 column, and the hose passes througthe hole from the upper to the lower to the L1 column. (Fig9.10)
the crossbeam part). (Fig8) -
And a lower water pipe is arranged according to the opening hole of the planting gro(ove.Fig1 1)
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Install the wall mount bracket on the top of the beam and stand up the product.(Fig12)
Electric Line Set Up
- Place the motor pack in the water tank and connect the motor power line on the right (
Other Installations
- Place the planting tray corresponding to the position of the lower water pipe at the opening of the planting plat(e Fig14)
- Add 8 gallons (90% full) of water to the water tan(kFig15)
- Connect the control box to the marked position and connect the main l(ineFi.g16.17) 15 Connect the main power supply and start the power on.(Fig18)
Chart I: Control Box Mode
- Most plants can be grown using the AUTO mode.
- Remote controller support wireless remote control.
- When Power On, press hold POWER button until 2 beep sound (About 5 second) to reset power on timeline.
- When Power Off, press hold POWER button until 2 beep sound (About 5 second) to reset power off timeline.
LED light Control
- Select your color of LED light – There is a switch in the right side of the LED light.(Fig19) You can select the color manually by pressing the switch. We have white light and white-red light mode for your selection. Please note that the control box can only control the time of LED On or LED OFF, the color of LED light need to control manually.
- The height of LED light – You can decide the height of the LED light depending on your needs. Please note thcalot set rhe the light to the plants the higher the temperature is.
Seedling
Germination Stage
- Add water to the seedling tray, up to the water (red) level.(Fig1)
- First time sprout: just open the seedling box and add water. Then go to step 4. (Fig 1)
- Second time sprout: Open Grow Sponge package,put each sponge piece into water of seedling tray (make sure the front side with the seed label is side up), press the sponges into water 5 seconds and ensure the sponges absorb water completely. Put seed moisturizing cover on the sponges.(Fig2)
- Place the seedling tray with cover in the shade.(Fig3)
- Suggest using Watering Spray water to sponges and keep them wet everyday. sure the sponges lineup with the black dot on the partition)(Fig4) and to next stage: B2. Young Plant Stage.
- Discard unsprouted sponges after regular germination time.
- In each sponge, keep strong plants and cut the other weak plants.
Chart II: Plant Stage
Young Plant Stage
- Add 10.5 gallons water to the water tank.
- During Young Plant Stag, eturn on LED and Pump . Please refer to the ChartII.
- Add adjustment into the water tank and ensure EC value between(=1.0-2.0mS/cm) A spoon=1g / B spoon=5g / C spoon=10g
- Ensure pH between 5.5-6.5 (adjust by pH+/-). For EC& pH adjustment instruction, please
Growing Stage
- plants grow to ever 2inches height, switch the control box to auto mode. Please refer to Chart I
- After 4-6weeks, harvest the larger plants for consumption and keep smaller plants growing.
- For timesaving, sow the new seeds in a sprout tray one week before you start next planting process.
Sprouts and Microgreens.
- Before you start next seedling, take advantage of the seedling tray f
- Put seeds in warm water(recommeded temperature is 95 , not over 104 F) for 24 hours.
- Cover the sponges with wet paper towels.
- Place the seedling tray with cover in the shade or cover it with black
- After germination, during the growing stage, keep green sprout under the light and white sprout in the shade or cover it with black cloth; in 7-10 days, you can harvest.
Optional Accessories
- Black Cloth Cover
- Anti Insect Net
- 500W Water Auto Heater
Maintenance
Add Water
- Measure the pH/EC value every 1-2 weeks and add water to maintain the vlaue balance
Change Water
- After a cycle of planting, change the water and clean the unit.
- When changing water, clean water gateway on each planting layers, you may also add moss detergent in the water tank to avoid the moss remaining
- On the reaular basis of everv 1-2 weeks.clean the filterina so.onae in the pump
EC Meter Use and Calibration
- Keep the electrode clean of EC meter and cover the electrode protective cap when not in use.
- Turn off the meter when not in use for an extended amount of time.
Troubleshooting
Lamps not lighting up
| Make sure all power cables are connected.
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Power button is ON.
Make sure LED status is ON
Pump has a
buzzing sound
| Pump may make a buzzing sound in the beginning due to air inside the pump. After a minute with
water running through the pump, this sould be reduced.
The lamp/ pump
stop Safter hours
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Installation steps of water pump
- As shown in the picture: prepare the backup pump.
- Insert the upper water pipe into the water tank inlet
- Connecting control valve
- Plug in DC jack
- Pump replacement is completed as shown in the tank
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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