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26111 YNEZ RD., SUITE C-4, TEMECULA, CA 92591 PHONE (909)-296-3340 FAX (909)-296-3350 Revision 1.2, 01-24-02 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES GROWMASTER, GROWMATE PLUS, AND VENTMATE PLUS PANEL MOUNTING Mount the control panel in an accessible location. Make sure that the location is free of vibration and in close proximity to the devices being controlled. Always consider voltage drop of electrical current when locating the control panel. Securely mount the panel. SWITCHING CONTACTORS AND RELAYS The control panel will operate the greenhouse equipment by way of load contactors and load relays . ALL RELAYS AND LOAD CONTACTORS USED MUST HAVE A SURGE SUPPRESSOR INSTALLED ACROSS THE COIL OF THE RELAY OR LOAD CONTACTOR These surge suppressors are readily available from Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems, Inc. All load contactors and relays are also readily available from Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems, Inc. To decide which to use, follow this guide: LOAD CONTACTORS Exhaust fans, pad pumps, horizontal air flow fans, heating pumps, fan jets, large heaters, crop lighting, and all other larger electrical loads over 1/6 H.P. LOAD RELAYS: Signal switching such as the small control lines for gas fired heaters, control lines for vent and shade system controls, small loads such as motorized shutters, other loads up to 1/6 H.P. CUSTOM CONTACTOR AND RELAY PANEL AVAILABLE A custom-built load contactor and load relay panel is available from Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems, Inc. This panel will contain all the required switching apparatus for your project, as well as a correctly sized machine tool transformer. Contact Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems, Inc. for pricing and availability. TRANSFORMERS A 24 VAC transformer will power the control panel. It is most important to use a MACHINE TOOL TYPE. A Machine Tool Transformer is a heavy-duty variety that will allow for high inrush currents that are associated with the use of load contactors and relays. Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems, Inc. stocks these types of transformers. Use no smaller than a 50 VA Machine Tool Transformer. For a system that has more than three load contactors connected, use a 100 VA Machine Tool Transformer. ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS The electrical circuit that feeds the machine tool transformer must have no other loads connected to it. This will prevent damaging surges from other related electrical devices. Follow all local and national codes in the connection of all the greenhouse equipment. Always allow for voltage drop conditions. Always consider that the greenhouse is a wet environment. Always follow the code rulings for disconnect switches and overcurrent devices on greenhouse equipment. USE A QUALIFIED AND LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AT ALL TIMES. WIRING METHODS Always use stranded wire when connecting cables or conductors to the actual circuit board of the control panel. This will allow flexibility. Use no smaller than #18 gauge-stranded wire for all outputs. Use no smaller than the recommended wire size of stranded cable for inputs, generally #22 gauge. Route sensor conductors separately from control conductors. This is very important so as to reduce electrical interference. Never route sensor conductors in conduits used for other voltages. This is in violation of the electrical code and will cause dangerous interference to the control system. Always locate the actual sensor in the center of the range that is being controlled for accurate readings. Do not allow the sensor to come in contact with any greenhouse structure member such as a post that would give off any radiated heat and cause a false temperature reading. Do not locate the sensor where a particular piece of equipment would cause false readings, such as a heater blowing directly on the sensor. If using a weather station, mount the wind/rain sensor is a clear area, free of any wind obstructions. Route all control conductors separately from sensor conductors. This is very important so as to reduce electrical interference. Control conductors maybe routed in conduits that contain other power system wiring only if the insulation material on the conductors is the same as the power system wiring. Consult the national electrical code or local codes if in doubt about the insulation ratings of the wire in use. Remember; always use a qualified and licensed electrician. VENT SYSTEMS, SHADE SYSTEMS, ROLL UP CURTAINS When connecting a vent system, shade system, or roll up curtain ventilation system to the control panel, you must use a separate control box designed for that particular vent or shade system. These are readily available from Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems, Inc. Generally these separate control boxes feature overcurrent protection for the particular motor on the vent or shade system, provisions for direct limit switch connections, and a manual means of operating the vent or shade system independent of the main control system. These separate control boxes will connect the main control system either directly through the outputs of the control system, or they will require control relays for interconnection to the main control system. PROGRAMMING SWITCHES There are two main programming switches located on the Ventmate Plus front panel. These are: RUN-SET SWITCH VENTILATION` TEMPERATURES. 1. 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CONTROLLED AREA, AT BENCH CROP LEVEL, WIND RAIN OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT NOTE: THE OUTPUTS OF THE WEATHERSTAT MAY CONNECT DIRECTLY THE OVERRIDE INPUTS OF CONTROL SYSTEM CAPABLE ACCEPTING 24 VAC SIGNAL. IF OTHER SWITCHING IS DESIRED, THE OUTPUTS MAY BE CONNECTED THE COILS OF CONTROL RELAYS INTERRUPT THE AUTOMATIC OPERATION OF VENTS, RETRACTABLE ROOFS, LIMITED WARRANTY Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems, Inc. warrants that all of the products Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems, Inc. manufactures are free from defects at the time of shipment by Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems, Inc. This warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials. No warranty is extended on any parts, materials, or components manufactured by others and purchased by Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems, Inc., and any warranty on these materials is limited to the warranty supplied by the original manufacturer or supplier of said products only. This warranty excludes any and all damages cause by installation by unqualified individuals, damage by misuse or neglect, shipment damage, alterations to original manufacturing, and improper installation or use for any reason than intended by manufacturer. This warranty may not be altered in any manner except with the written authorization of one the officers or owners of Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems, Inc. The only and sole liability of Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems, Inc. under this warranty is limited to repairing, replacing or the issuance of credit for any products returned to Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems, Inc., during the warranty period of twelve (12) months from date of shipment. This warranty is specifically conditioned upon Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems, Inc. being notified in writing promptly upon discovery of any product defects by the buyer or end user. The product must then be returned prepaid to Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems, Inc. within the twelve month warranty period for inspection by Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems, Inc. Upon inspection of said product, Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems, Inc. will notify buyer or end user of its findings. At Micro Grow Greenhouse