Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 88” x 72” x 48” (1.8m x 1.2m x 2.2m) 88” (2.2m) 72” (1.8m) 48” (1.2m) Thank you for purchasing the Eco Garden House indoor greenhouse. Please read these instructions thoroughly before assembling or using the Unit. The terms and conditions contained in this Assembly Instruction Guide are the only terms which govern the sale of the unit by The Plastics Group, Inc (TPG). and the direct or indirect use of the unit by you, your representative, or any third party.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 2 Be sure to remove all items from the box. Verify all pieces before assembly. Important Eco Garden House information: READ ENTIRE ASSEMBLY GUIDE PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY OR USE. FAILURE TO READ ENTIRE ASSEMBLY GUIDE PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY OR USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE! Determining Your Location • Make sure that you have measured the final location for your Eco Garden House (length, width, & height).
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 3 In Case of Missing Parts: Please Do Not Return to Store! STOP For faster resolution call: 1.888.449.3326 Or visit our website: www.EcoGardenHouse.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 4 Included Components Kit Part Tent Shroud Qty.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 5 Included Components (Cont.) Kit Part Fan/Digital Display Kit Qty. (1) Thermal Control Unit (1) USB Power Supply Cord (1) Thermal Control L-Bracket (1) Shim Spacer (1) Screw (2) Fan Part # Reference Description DIS601014 24” Power Cord (2) High Speed 120mm USB Fans (8 each) Pre-installed on Fan Fan Grills (4) Pre-installed to Fan.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 6 Included Components Kit Part Qty. Part # Reference Description All parts come pre-installed in the gray water tank Drainage Tank Kit (1) Eco-Tank F Water Sump Pump (1) PUM601018 110 Volt low head (approx.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 7 Included Components (Cont.) Kit Part Light Height Adjustment Assembly Qty.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 8 WARNINGS 1. A level floor is required for placement of the tanks due to the liquid water contents. The floor must be able to support loads up to 125 lbs per square foot and 1,000 lbs total load for the entire unit (this includes approximately 500 lbs. of additional load required for planting). a. The Floor Tanks provide approximately 125 lbs per square foot of support for planting. b.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 9 WARNINGS: “Third Party Products” included with the Unit: Products manufactured by a third party (“Third Party Product”) may constitute, contain, be contained in, incorporated into, attached to or packaged together with, the Unit. Third Party Products are not covered by the TPG limited warranty.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 1 Page 10 Unwrap and Unzip Eco Garden House Shroud Loosen and remove the straps from the shroud. Unroll/unfold shroud and unzip into separate pieces. TOP LEFT Contents: Roof/ Top Shroud, two Side Shrouds, and a Shroud Tray. Set aside everything but the Shroud Tray.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 2 Page 11 Floor and Tank Assembly Select a location. Location must be larger than (88” x 72” x 48”) and within 4’ of a 110v outlet. Suggested 2’ space between unit and wall This will be the final location for the fully assembled unit. Unit will only be able to slide slightly for final positioning.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 8-Way Manifold Blue Cap on Freshwater Tank Place the Freshwater Tank in the Shroud Tray on desired control panel side. Co nt ro l Pa n el S id e 4 Install Freshwater Tank Page 12 VERY IMPORTANT: The Freshwater Tank will need power supplied to it. Position it on the same side that you plan to install the Control Panel, Fans, & the Thermal Control Unit. You can differentiate the Freshwater Tank by the 8-Way Manifold and the Blue Cap.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Install Gray Water Tank 6 Page 13 Gray Cap on Gray Water Tank Place the Gray water Tank in the Shroud Tray next to the Freshwater Tank. Tilt and Tip el Si de Two People are needed to install the Gray Water Tank. 7 Co nt ro l Pa n Slip nose/ drain carrier end of Gray Water Tank under freshwater tank during install. DO NOT bunch adhesive.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 8 Install Fan / Thermal Control Unit Locate the Fan Kit Box with the A “L” Bracket, Thermal Control Unit, and the two (2) Screws. Locate the 4” x 4” Black Shroud Swatch (in Drip Kit package). B Page 14 Control Panel Top S id e Mount the “L” Bracket with the 4” x 4” Black Shroud Swatch on top (shiny side touching the Side Wall Section) onto one of the Wall Sections. Ensure it is facing the side that says, “This Side Out.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 9 Page 15 Unpack Single Light Bulb Units Unpack the four (4) pack of the Single Bulb Light Units. Remove the bulb from each of the light units by twisting. Keep the foam on the bulbs for protection, and safely set them aside. 10 Flip Over Control Panel Side Wall Panel & Attach the USB Power Supply Cord Place the Wall Section with the Thermal Controller down on the floor with the metal stampings facing up. p To de Si Ensure the metal stamping is facing up.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 11 Page 16 Attach Center Support Beams to Wall Sections Gather a Male and Female Support A Beam Section and two (2) Wall Sections. Do not use the Wall Section with the Thermal Control Unit. B Attach both the Male and Female Support Beam Sections to separate Wall Sections. Male Sup Stand Wall Section up on the floor to get more leverage to install the Support Beam Sections. C Gather two (2) 5” Bolts, four (4) Washers, and two (2) Cap Nuts. Slide a Washer onto a Bolt.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 12 Page 17 Assemble Side Wall Panels Female Support Beam Section Side Top A Place all four (4) Wall Section pieces with the Metal Stampings face up on a flat surface. Attach the Control Panel Wall Section to the Wall Section with the Female Support Beam Section. Thermal Control Wall Panel Male Support Beam Section e Top Sid B Attach the Wall Panel Section with the Male Support Beam Section to the remaining Wall Section.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 13 Page 18 Attach Support Brackets to Middle Support Beams and Wall Panels A Gather the two (2) Triangular Support Brackets. Position one (1) Bracket with the shortest side of the triangle on the Middle Support Beam and the three holes on the Wall Panel. Line up the longest three hole side of the Bracket to the parting line on the Wall Panel and ensure the two holes closest to each other are straddling the two Wall Panel Sections.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 14 Page 19 Install Single Bulb Light Units A Locate the one (1) Single Bulb Light Unit that has open female and male plugs, and snap female plug side up, into the metal stampings on the right side of the Control Panel Side Wall. Snap another Single Bulb Light Unit onto the metal stampings on the left side of the Control Panel Side Wall, with the open male plug on the top side.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 15 Page 20 Attach Side Wall Panels A Slide both of the Side Wall Panels with their top sides up and the Support Beam Sections at the back of the unit (Refer to diagrams in Step 14) onto the tanks. Ensure the Single Bulb Light Units are facing inside the unit. DO NOT stand on the tank during assembly. The Side Wall Panel with the Thermal Control Unit must be attached to the Freshwater Tank. ide el S n a P l o r t Con B Attach the Male and Female Support Beam Sections.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 16 Page 21 Attach Rear Support Beam A While supporting the Side Wall Panels, connect the Rear Support Beam (assembled in Step 7) to the top of Side Wall Panels. Locate slots and pull down from top to secure. DO NOT stand on the tank during assembly. Pull do w n from top Ensure the Cord Track Channel on the Support Beam is facing inside the unit. e Sid l e n a P l Contro B Gather two (2) 5” Bolts, four (4) Washers, and two (2) Cap Nuts. Slide a Washer onto a Bolt.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 17 Page 22 Attach Triangular Tank Brackets to Side Walls Gather eight (8) 3/4” Self A Tapping Screws. Locate the four (4) Triangular Brackets attached to the outside four corners of the tank assembly. Use a level to ensure the brackets are vertical, then screw two (2) of the Self Tapping Screws into each of the four (4) Triangular Brackets, securing the Bracket to the Side Wall Panel. Use a level to ensure bracket and Wall Panel are vertical.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 18 Page 23 Assemble Roof Truss Sections Notches on ends denote top side of the Roof Truss Sections. A Gather the four (4) Roof Truss Pieces, two (2) Plastic Plates, four (4) 5” Bolts, four (4) Spacers, and four (4) Cap Nuts. B Start with one (1) Male Roof Truss Piece, with the “notches” facing up. Assemble a Plastic Plate on the top and bottom by inserting a Bolt with a Spacer down through the Top Plastic Plate, the truss, and the Bottom Plastic Plate.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Connect Roof Truss Connect the Roof Truss Unit to the top of the Side Wall panels. Locate inside slots and pull down to secure. Co nt ro l Ensure correct Truss placement Pa n el Si de 19 Page 24 Rubber mallet may be needed to fully secure Roof Assembly onto Side Walls. Push Side Walls in if necessary to line up slots.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 20 Page 25 Install Pulley System Bar & Left Female Support Beam Section B Gather one (1) 5” Bolt, two (2) Co nt ro l Pa ne lS id e Locate the two (2) remaining Support Beam Sections. A Connect the Female Support Beam Section to the left side outer slot and pull down to connect. Washers, and one (1) Cap Nut. Slide a Washer onto the Bolt. Install the Bolt through the Wall Panel and the Support Beam.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 21 Install Right Pulley System Bar & Right Male Support Beam Section A Locate the last remaining Male Support Beam Section. Place the right Pulley System Bar (with the four spools and cordage) into the upper rear Support Beam hole, then feed the handle through the right side Male Support Beam Section hole. Do not remove cordage from bags. B Locate the outer slot on the right side and pull down to connect the Male Support Beam onto the Side Wall Panel.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 22 Install Structural Support Hardware A Gather two (2) 1.75” Bolts, four (4) Washers, and two (2) Cap Nuts. Twist a Bolt with Washer into the top Female Support Beam Foot Section connecting both Support Beams. Attach one Washer and Cap Nut and use a crescent wrench to secure the Bolt on the cord track side of the Beam. Repeat the same steps to secure the center of the bottom Female foot to the Male Support Beam.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Install Fans Locate one (1) of the two (2) Fans supplied and two (2) of the four (4) supplied Fan Grills. Position Fan Grills on both sides of the Fan unit. If holes are not pre-drilled into the mounting tabs, drill 1/8” holes into plastic tabs. Be sure the fans power cord is not punctured or damaged and is positioned on the inside of the unit. Ensure metal legs on the Fan Grills are flush with the fan unit.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 24 Plug Fan Units into Thermal Controller Plug both of the Fan Unit USB plugs into the Thermal Controller.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 25 Page 30 Install Power Control Panel Remove clear plastic battery pull tab A Locate the Control Panel. Remove the clear plastic battery pull tab. B Locate the two (2) Corner Brackets, and two (2) Self Tapping Screws. Corner Brackets C Insert one (1) Corner Bracket into the indentation on the lower left section on the Control Panel Side Wall and attach with a Self Tapping Screw.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 26 Install Single Bulb Light Unit Wiring If installed correctly, all four (4) Single Bulb Light Units should have an open plug on the top side. Page 31 Daisy Chain Cord A Find the Daisy Chain cord. Start with the Single Bulb Light Unit that has female end exposed on the Top Side (should be on the control panel side). Plug the only male end of the Daisy Chain cord into the top female opening of the Single Bulb Light Unit.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Install Single Light Unit Power Supply Cord Find the power supply cord. Locate the Single Bulb Light Unit with the male end exposed on the Bottom Side (on the control panel side), and plug the Power Supply Cord into it. Power Supply Cord Standard 110 Volt 3 prong grounded 4’ ft cord Pa n el Si de Leave the cord loose for now. Co nt ro l 27 Page 32 DO NOT plug the Power cord into a power source.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 28 Page 33 Install Top Shroud With the Top Shroud piece in hand, locate the 4” round A access sleeve, this will be positioned over the Light Adjustment Handle on the front side. With two people, slide the Top Shroud over the Roof Truss. Fit the small 4” round access sleeve over the Light Adjustment Handle. B Locate the buckle straps on the middle inside of the front and back of the Top Shroud. Pull these over the front and back upper Support Beams and draw tight.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 29 Page 34 Install Right and Left Shroud Start with the Right Shroud (section without logo), start zipper at the top middle of the right side of the unit. Zip all the way around the top as shown. Right Shroud Zip the bottom half of the Right Shroud to Shroud Tray. Repeat these steps to install the Left Shroud (with logo). Left Shroud Ensure reflective Mylar Surface is facing inward on unit when installing shroud.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 30 Fold Shroud Open A Unzip the front, central zipper. Unzip the front side, top and bottom, of both the right and left shroud. Fold back the right and left shroud as shown and clip to secure. B Repeat steps to open up the backside.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 31 Attach the Shroud Straps 32 Position Gray Water Pump Cord Page 36 Locate the straps on the inside of the Left and Right Shroud at each of the corners. Pull the straps around each of the four Single Bulb Light Units, connect them together and pull tight making sure the straps are laying flat. Locate the Gray Water Pump Cord and feed through the sock hole located at the bottom of the Shroud opposite of the Control Panel Side.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 33 Page 37 Install the Vertical Light Reflectors A Locate one (1) Light Reflector and two (2) Steel Reflector Clips. Remove the protective film from both sides of the Reflector. B With the Reflector in proper orientation on light assembly (see image below) snap the bottom and top clips over the Reflector and onto Single Bulb Unit as shown. Ensure the Steel Reflector Clips fit tightly. If not squeeze slightly.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 34 Page 38 Install Pulley System for 8-Bulb Overhead Light Unit Left Pulley System Bar A Cut the rubber bands off of the Left Pulley System Bar to allow for free movement of the two spools. Right Pulley System Bar B Un-Bag and Un-tape the cordage hooks on the four Right Pulley System Bar spools. Let the “shorter” inside two (2) fall down to be used on the crank handle side of the light unit.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 35 Page 39 Install Pulley System for 8-Bulb Overhead Light Unit Take the loose ends of each of the four (4) cords and attach the J-hooks into the holes located on the Roof Truss. Co nt ro l Pa n el Si de J-Hooks should hook in to 1/8” hole on the roof truss near Light Adjustment Bar (approximate location shown).
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 36 Page 40 Install 8-Bulb Overhead Light Unit With two (2) people, take the 8-Bulb Overhead Light Unit and attach the four (4) “J” hooks into each of the four (4) corners. Make sure power cord is on the Control Panel side. Watch out for hanging Main Light Unit as it can both move downward or side to side during use/adjustment. It is recommended that two people are used to connect the 8-Bulb Light Unit to the J-Hooks due to safety and fragility concerns.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 38 Page 41 Attach the Overhead Lighting and Freshwater Pump Cords A For the Overhead Light, locate the upper Side Wall Beam on the Control Panel Side and loosely attach a zip tie around the center. Run the cord from the Overhead Light through the zip tie straight down just until it reaches the Control Panel and pull the zip tie tight. This will leave slack between the Overhead Light Unit and the zip tie so that the Overhead Light can be raised and lowered.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 39 Install Light Bulbs A Remove the protective foam from each of the four (4) Single Light Bulbs. B Carefully install the four (4) Bulbs into Single Light Bulb Units by inserting and twisting them to lock in place. USE CAUTION: SHARP EDGES.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 40 Page 43 Electronics Schematic Plug the Thermal Control Unit, Freshwater Pump, Single Bulb Light Unit Cord, and the 8-Bulb Overhead Light Unit Cord into the Power Control Panel. 8-Bulb Overhead Light Unit Timer 1 Timer 2 Thermal Controller USB Freshwater Pump Power Cord Single Bulb Unit Lights Power Cord DO NOT plug in the Power Control Panel.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 41 Fill the Freshwater Supply Tank A Locate the blue cap on the Supply Tank. B Remove the cap and insert the water source hose (no larger than 3/4”) into the Supply Tank (holds approximately 33 gallons (125L)). DO NOT leave the Tank unattended while filling, to ensure it does not overflow. C Once the Water Level Gauge arrow points to full, the tank is full, turn off the water source and re-attach the Blue Cap.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide 42 Page 45 Plug In Control Panel Feed the Control Panel cord through the base shroud sleeve. Attach an extension cord (not included), and plug into a 110v wall outlet. Congratulations! You have completed the Eco Garden House Assembly. Additional Information: When Gray Water Tank is Full, Attach Garden Hose Attach Garden Hose to the male pipe thread fitting when ready to activate Gray Water Pump. Do not plug in Gray Water Pump until there is water to drain.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 46 Lighting Information The Eco Garden House lighting system is designed to simulate the natural light cycles of year-round growing (winter, spring, summer, fall). Therefore, the amount of light and light cycle you choose will depend upon the type of plant you are growing, (long day plants vs.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 47 Watering Information Tailor your water schedule according to the condition of the soil, making sure it doesn’t stay too dry or get too wet. Water plants only when they need it. Watering needs will vary depending on the lighting frequency, size and type of plant and growth cycle. The old rule of thumb trick, stick your thumb into the soil and feel for moist dirt. If it’s dry, it needs water, if it’s moist, leave it alone.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 48 8-Way Manifold & Drip Supply Kit Instructions Installing Tubing 1. Starting at the 8-Way manifold, roll out the 1/4” black vinyl tubing to the first area to be watered and cut the tubing to the desired length. 2. Roll out a length of the 1/4” brown emitter tubing sufficient to cover the area to be watered. If the planting is in a container, a loose circle or spiral of tubing will do. 3.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 49 8-Way Manifold & Drip Supply Kit Instructions 2 3 Removing Screen Filter for Cleaning The 8-Way manifold has an internal screen to help prevent the 1/4” emitter tubing from clogging. The filter can be easily removed using a at blade screwdriver. For general debris, the screen can be cleaned with canned air or clean compressed air (no oil). If mineral scale is the issue, soak the filter in a white vinegar solution to dissolve build-up.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 50 8-Way Manifold & Drip Supply Kit Instructions Shutoff/ Flow Adjustment Screws Each outlet on the 8-Way 1/4” manifold has a shutoff screw that can be used to adjust the ow from full (20 GPH) to o (0 GPH) with a at blade screwdriver. Clockwise will reduce the ow and counterclockwise will increase the ow. This is particularly useful when the plants being serviced by an outlet no longer need watering or require reduced watering.
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Eco Garden House Assembly Guide H. USER HINTS I. WARNINGS 1. DO NOT connect to an ungrounded outlet. 2. DO NOT use with extension cords or adapters that eliminate the connection to ground. 3. The power strip is designed for indoor use only. 4. Install the power strip away from heat emitting appliances such as radiators or heat registers. Never install electrical wiring during a lightning storm. 5. DO NOT use this unit for any application other than the intended use in this product.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 56 USB Powered Programmable Thermal Controller With LED Display Set Stop Temp:* Press “stop button” once to put unit in Stop programming mode and the turn off temperature will blink, use the right Up/Down buttons to set the temperature press the “stop button” again to return to the real time readout. Set Start Temp:* Set Start Temp: Press “start button” once to put unit in Start programming mode and the start-up temperature will blink.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 57 Light Units 8-Bulb Horizontal Light Warnings: - Orientation for Mounting: Horizontal - Electrical Rating: 120V; 60Hz; 3.75A - Bulb Replacement Marking: T5 HO 54W - Caution: Risk of Fire. - Use Only T5 fluorescent 54 watt lamps. - Output: 40,000 Lumens Vertical Lights Warnings: - Orientation of Mounting: Vertical - Electrical Rating: 120V; 60 Hz; 0.82A - Bulb Replacement Marking: T5 HO 54W - Caution: Risk of Fire. - Caution: Risk of Electrical Shock.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 58 Water Pump Instruction Guide INTRODUCTION This instruction sheet provides you with the information required to safely own and operate your pump. Retain these instructions for future reference. Please examine your pump carefully to ensure that no damage occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, please contact the place of purchase. They will assist you in replacement or repair, if required.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 59 OPERATION 1. Operate the pump in clean, fresh water completely submerged. Do not let the pump run dry. 2. The pump can be placed in any position. There are suction cup feet provided with the pump. To install the suction cups, wet the ends and slide them into the slots on the bottom of the pump housing. 3. Support the weight of the pump adequately. DO NOT support the pump by the discharge connection. 4.
Eco Garden House Assembly Guide Page 60 END-USER RESTRICTIONS The Unit is offered and available to users who are 18 years of age or older and reside in the United States or any of its territories or possessions, for use strictly in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances You represent and warrant that you meet all of the foregoing eligibility requirements.
