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sun panels
instruction manual
This product is best used with our Sun Shelf unit and Growing Modules!
parts
a) 2x Sun Panels
b) 1x Controller
c) 8x Magnetic Screws
extras
d) Sun Shelf and power supply
e) Growth kit and module
f) Individual 24v power supply
g) 8x Screws
installation
Attaching the panels to your Sun Shelf: Use the pre-installed magnetic screws c) to easily stick the sun panels a) onto the bottom of each shelf d).
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power
The lights are sold in pairs. Panel 1 has three cables, Panel 2 has 1 cable.
Panel 1
🔴 Cable 1, connects to the controller b)
🔵 Cable 2, Connects to 24v power line
⚫️ Cable 3, connects to P2 power cable
Panel 2
⚫️ Cable 1 connects to P1 cable 3
Extra
If pump controller is added, connect to P1 extra cable
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installation on another shelf
If not using the gathera Sun Shelf Unscrew the magnetic screws already installed and remove them, then replace with regular screws g) and install in your own shelving unit.
individual power supply
Power Supply
Main Cable connects to power supply connector
Plug-end cable connects to the controller b)
Socket-end cable connects to the module pump controller e)
Panel 1
Panel 2
Cable 1 connects to the controller b)
Cable 2 can be stowed away
Cable 3 connects to P2 power cable
Panel 2
Cable 1 connects to P1 cable 3
directions for use
We’ve done the hard yards measuring light intensity at different distances, so we can tell you exactly which setting is best for your plants! We recommend for most plants to aim for at least 12 hours on and 8 hours off for optimum conditions.
too much light?
There are some tell tale ways that you can see if you've overcooked your light intensity:
- Burn marks on the leaves; this should only happen if the light is touching the leaves, or if you’ve got very sensitive plants
- Crispiness / browning edges
- Drooping leaves
not enough light?
Similarly, there are signs that your plant isn’t getting enough light:
- Leaves turning pale green, yellow or white
- Dropping older leaves
- Long thin stems
how they work
Plants primarily require blue and red light between the 400-500nm and 600-700nm wavelengths - which corresponds to the blue and red wavelengths of light respectively.
Other portions of the light spectra are not always utilised by the plants! Which is why if you got a household light globe, it could grow a plant, but most likely wouldn't, as most of the light spectrum emitted is wasted by emitting light at the wrong wavelength.
Blue Light (400-500nm) encourages photosynthesis and leads to bushier plants that don’t stretch to find more light. Good for growing in compact spaces.
Red Light (600-700nm) tells the plant that it’s time to flower or fruit. Often plants under redder light will stretch and grow longer rather than growing short and bushy.
These lights utilise both the red, blue, and full spectrum light frequencies, to create an optimised growing experience for plants and a more desirable light colour for people.
