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Instructions

Golden Grow ® Aeroponic Cloning System

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Thank you, and Congratulations!

Thank you for purchasing a Golden Grow ® Cloning System! We are

very excited to bring you a new way to get the most out of your

growing experience. With the Golden Grow ® Cloning System, you’llbe able to create up to 48 clones of your favorite plants more

quickly with flawless results.

Come visit us at

www.goldengrow.com

for more cloning tips, information, parts, and accessories. See

included pump manual(s) for additional safety and use instructions.

Table of Contents

3 What’s In The Box?

4 Things to Check Before Initial Use

5 Using the System to Create Clones

7 Using the System for Vegetative Growth

9 Pro Tips

10 Troubleshooting and Support

11 Warranty Information

© 2013-2014 by Golden Grow, Inc. All rights reserved



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What’s in the Box?

1 10-Gallon Reservoir

2 Submersible Pump

3 Sprinkler Manifold with Sprinkler Heads

4 48-Site Cloning Lid

5 1” Neoprene Inserts (60)

6 Green Grommets for the Cloning Lid (48 installed, 2 spare)

7 Large Green Closed Grommet

8 Small Green Open Grommets (2)

9 Small Green Closed Grommets (2 installed)

12-Site Vegetation Lid (Combo Kit Only)3.75 in. Net Pots (Combo Kit Only)

Air Pump (Combo Kit Only)

Air Stones (2) with Vinyl Tubing (Combo Kit Only)

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Things to Check Before Initial Use

The green grommets installed in the 48-

site cloning lid can get jostled out of

place during the shipping process.

Check to ensure all the grommets are

firmly seated into the lid and form a good

seal.

Check to make sure the pump cord and

the grommet form a good seal with each

other and the reservoir. Check to make

sure the cord is not pulling on the

grommet at a tight angle, which may

cause the grommet to deform and water

to leak from the container during

operation.

The green handles on the container are

made in such a way that they will pop

out of place at the joint if too much direct

pressure is put on them. This prevents thehandles from breaking. If a handle has

slipped out of place during shipping,

simply reseat the handle into the notches

in the reservoir base.

Occasionally, the pump and manifold

may become unseated during theshipping process. Simply secure the

pump to its base and place it in the

center of the reservoir.



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Using the System to Create Clones

1. Always start with clean equipment and clean hands. All of the

Golden Grow ® System parts can be cleaned by hand with

simple soap and warm water. Lids, grommets, and reservoirscan be placed into a dishwasher. Cleaning should be done

before every use to reduce the chances of accidentally

growing molds or fungi with your new clones.

2. Ensure that the pump and manifold are seated firmly in the

center of the reservoir with the long edge of manifold parallel to

the long edge of the reservoir.

3. Fill your reservoir with 12L (approx. 3 gal.) of clean water,preferably without chlorine or chloramine (a good filtered water

will do). If you use RO or distilled water, be sure to add the

appropriate calcium and magnesium back into the water using

a commercially available additive like CalMag. Additional

nutrients and cloning mixtures are NOT required at this time, but

you may use !-strength vitamin B-type mixtures such as

Propagator, B52, or SuperThrive. However, these are not

required for great results. Do not exceed the fill line (20L) or

cover the sprinkler heads with water.

4. Attach the 48-site cloning lid to the top of the reservoir and seat

it firmly. Clamp the handles up and over the edge of the lid.

The fit should be snug.

5. Insert 48 of the neoprene discs into the cloning lid. Keep one

extra neoprene disc handy for the first cutting. When inserting

the discs, don’t press them all the way down. Just seat the base

of the discs into the grommets leaving ! in. above the

grommet.

6. Plug in the pump’s power cord and let the machine run for a

minute. Check for water leaks around the grommets on the

side of the cloner near the pump cord and air lines (if air lines

are being used).

7. Take an end cutting, with at least 4-5 nodes, from your host

plant and place the stem in the neoprene disc (the discs open

on the side to allow this placement). Leave at least one,

preferably two nodes, trimmed flush to the stem, below the

bottom end of the disc. Roots will typically grow between the



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last two nodes of the cutting. Leave 1-1.5 inches of stem below

the disc.

8. Remove a blank neoprene disc from the lid and swap it with

your newly filled neoprene disc containing the cutting.

9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for as many cuttings as you wish, up to 48cuttings.

10. Keep the cloner under 18 hours of light per day (18h light / 6h

dark).

11. Check the progress of your clones by first unplugging the pump,

and then carefully slipping the handles off the sides of the lid.

Carefully lift the lid and look for white root formation. After your

inspection, replace the lid, handles, and plug the pump backin.

12. Change the water in the reservoir every 7 days, and in no

longer than 10 days to avoid bacterial growth, fungal growth,

and root rot. This is extremely important.

13. Plants will form roots within 7-28 days, depending on the variety

of the host plant and the health/selection of the cutting. When

the plants have formed fuzzy white roots, select the mostvigorous and healthiest plants and place them gently into your

medium and into your 3.75-in net pots for further vegetative

growth.

New cuttings have been trimmed and placed into their neoprene inserts,

leaving ! inch above the grommet and an inch of stem below the bottom.



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Using the System For Vegetative Growth

1. Always start with clean equipment and clean hands. All of the

Golden Grow ® System parts can be cleaned by hand with

simple soap and warm water. Lids, grommets, and reservoirscan be placed into a dishwasher. Cleaning should be done

before every use to reduce the chances of accidentally

growing molds or fungi with your plants.

2. Ensure that your air lines are passing through the reservoir base

and grommets and attach a total of two air stones to the lines.

These air stones are essential for keeping the roots oxygenated

and healthy when the pump is not in operation (if you are using

a timed watering system).

3. Ensure that the pump and manifold are seated firmly in the

center of the reservoir with the long edge of manifold parallel to

the long edge of the reservoir.

4. Fill your reservoir with 12L (approx. 3 gal.) of clean water,

preferably without chlorine or chloramine (a good filtered water

will do). If you use RO or distilled water, be sure to add theappropriate calcium and magnesium back into the water using

a commercially available additive. Additional nutrients may be

added at this time, following the nutrient manufacturer’s

recommended PPM schedule for plants at this stage of growth.

You may also use vitamin B-type mixtures such as Propagator,

B52, or SuperThrive. Do not exceed the fill line (20L) or cover the

sprinkler heads with water.

5. Adjust the pH of the water to 5.8 using commercially available

pH adjusters and pH testers, available online or in your local

hydroponics shop.

6. Attach the 12-site vegetation lid to the top of the reservoir and

seat it firmly. Clamp the handles up and over the edge of the

lid. The fit should be snug.

7. Place your clones/plants into the 3.75-in net pots with yourmedium of choice. If you are using coco coir or any loose

media that may be dislodged from the net pots during

operation, you may wish to use an additional bag filter for the

water pump. This will help ensure the water pump and sprayer

heads don’t become blocked by debris from the grow media.



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Make sure to also carefully disassemble and clean your water

pump between cloning cycles. Check the water pump’s

instruction manual (included) for additional details.

8. Place the net pots into the 12 holes in the vegetation lid. Be

sure to cover each of the holes even if there is no plant

available for that location. This will prevent water from

splashing up through the lid when the pump is in operation.

9. Plug in the water pump’s power cord. Optionally, use a timer

(not included) to irrigate the root zone at least 5-10 minutes per

day. You may also leave the pump on full time.

10. Plug in the air pump. The air pump must be running full time.

11. Keep the plants under 18 hours of light per day (18h light / 6hdark) until they reach the desired size and are ready to be

transplanted.

12. Change the water in the reservoir every 7 days, and in no

longer than 10 days to avoid bacterial growth, fungal growth,

and root rot. This is extremely important.

— OPTIONAL —

13. Once the roots have passed through the mesh basket and are

reaching the sprinkler manifold, you may elect to remove the

water pump and manifold. Simply pop out the grommet

holding the pump’s cord, and replace it with the included large

closed grommet to seal the container.

14. Fill the reservoir with 25L (approx. 6.5 gal) of water and nutrients

(PPMs set to the manufacturer’s recommended level for your

plant’s stage of growth) and balance the pH to 5.8. The water

should be no closer than 1 inch from the bottom of the mesh

baskets.

15. Keep in mind that 25L of water weighs a little over 50 pounds

(25kg… the metric system is easy and fun!) so plan aheadbefore you fill your bucket.

16. If you grow your plants for too long in this way, the roots will

become inseparably entwined. Transplant them before this

happens or your plants will suffer shock when transplanted.



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Pro Tips

• Be careful not to overgrow your cuttings in the cloner! When

roots have formed, they will grow incredibly quickly in the

cloner, often 2-3 in. per day. Roots really love this environment!Leave them in a few of days too long and your clones will come

out with a foot or more (30+ cm) of root formation. If this

happens, pull apart your medium (if you’re using rock wool)

and gently place the top part of the roots into the middle of the

medium and close it up again, letting the bottom parts of the

roots coil up at the bottom of the net pots and fall through the

holes.

• When cloning, do not unplug your water pump for more than

about 10 min. Roots dry out quickly, and a dried root is a dead

and useless root. Leave your water pump running 24/7 except

when you are changing the water or checking growth.

• Take more cuttings than you need! Even though most if not all

cuttings will grow roots given enough time and proper care,

you’ll want to select the best clones for transplanting.

• Unlike some cloning methods, you don’t need to keep the

cuttings in a super-humid environment nor do you need a

humidity dome. You also don’t need to trim the leaves.

• You do not need special heaters for the cuttings. The heat

generated by the water pump and the lights are more than

enough to keep the cuttings happy if your ambient room

temperature is the recommended 70° F (21° C).

• Use lower levels of lighting (T5 fluorescents, 125w CFLs, etc.) for

new clones to avoid burning or shocking them. Do not place

fresh clones in direct sunlight.

• That capped tee on the manifold? That’s there in case you

want to install a pump-out hose and or valve. The manifold’s

tee is the same size and spec as " in. PVC. With a hose barb

and a slip adapter, the water pump will pump out the water inthe bucket in a few minutes. The sprayers will also flow, so leave

the lid on the reservoir while the water pump is on.

• You can use a clean nylon “footie” over the intake end of the

water pump as an additional filter when using loose media.



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Troubleshooting and Support

Cloning

The top of my cloning lid leaks droplets through the neoprene discs.

In cloning mode, you may see a few droplets of water bubble up

from a disc when you first turn on your water pump. This is normal

and will stop quickly. This means that the cloner is balancing the

pressure inside the container. If the droplets don’t stop within a few

moments, remove and replace a neoprene disc to resolve the air

pressure and check again. Also make sure the grommet is installed

properly in the lid.

My clones have been in the clone machine for x days, and they

aren’t growing roots yet.

Different plants clone at different rates. Some plants do not

propagate easily with any cloning method, hydroponic, aeroponic,

or otherwise. Some grow roots within a few days. If you don’t have

much experience cloning a specific plant and you don’t know its

cloning potential, be patient and let it go a bit longer. Change thewater every 7 days and let it go for up to 4 weeks. If you don’t see

roots within 4 weeks, your plant may not be a good candidate for

cloning.

Vegetation

Not all of my grow media in the 3.75 in. net pots are getting

adequately soaked during the watering cycle.

1. Make sure your sprayers are centered in the box. Off-center

placement can mean some baskets will not get enough water.

2. Make sure your spray nozzles are functioning normally, and are

clear of any obstacles or debris.

3. Make sure the cap is on the water pump-out tee.

4. Make sure the water pump chamber is clear of any debris, such

as loose grow media and root matter. Clean the water pump’s

chambers after every cycle.

5. Make sure there is enough water in the reservoir to cover the

water pump, at least 12L (approx. 3 gal.).



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1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This product has been manufactured and tested to the highest quality

standards by Golden Grow, Inc. This Limited Warranty offered by Golden

Grow, Inc. covers defects in material or workmanship in new Golden Grow,

Inc. products. This warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is non-

transferable. Only consumers purchasing Golden Grow, Inc. products from

authorized Golden Grow, Inc. retailers or resellers or through the Golden

Grow, Inc. website may obtain coverage under our limited warranties.

What is covered? Golden Grow, Inc. warrants this product against defects in

material or workmanship as follows:

Golden Grow, Inc. will replace at no charge for parts only or, at its option,

replace any product or part of the product that proves defective because of

improper workmanship and/or material, under normal installation, use, service

and maintenance. If Golden Grow, Inc. is unable to provide a replacementand repair is not practical or cannot be made in a timely fashion, Golden

Grow, Inc. may elect to refund the purchase price in exchange for the return

of the product.

How Long Does The Coverage Last? Our warranty periods are one (1) year

from the documented date of purchase.

What Our Warranty Does Not Cover? Our warranties do not cover any

problem that is caused by:

A. Conditions, malfunctions or damage not resulting from defects in

material or workmanship.

B. Conditions, malfunctions or damage resulting from (1) normal wear and

tear, improper installation, improper maintenance, misuse, abuse,

negligence, accident or alteration.

C. Accessories, connected materials and products, or related products not

manufactured by Golden Grow, Inc.

Our limited warranties are void if a product is returned with damaged or

custom modified components or any alterations (including removal of anystandard components).

How to File a Claim? Golden Grow, Inc. will not provide any warranty

coverage unless claims are made in compliance with all terms of the

controlling warranty statement included with your product and you follow

proper return procedure. To request warranty service, you will need to:

1. Provide the sales receipt or other evidence of the date and place of

purchase.

2. Provide a detailed description of the problem, emailed to

[email protected]

3. Obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Number to use when

returning the product. This number must be clearly marked on the



exterior shipping packaging of the product. Products returned without

an RMA number will be rejected, returned, or discarded.

4. Deliver the product or the defective part, postage prepaid and carefully

packed and insured, to:

ATTN: WARRANTY REPLACEMENT RMA# [INSERT YOUR RMA# HERE]

GOLDEN GROW, INC.543 COUNTRY CLUB DR STE B # 115

SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065

UNITED STATES

When warranty service is completed, any repaired or replacement product or

part will be returned to you postage prepaid.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT (OR, IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES, REFUND OF THE

PURCHASE PRICE) AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE

REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. GOLDEN GROW, INC. NEITHER ASSUMES NORAUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO CREATE FOR IT ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR

LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT.

GOLDEN GROW, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER

PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,

ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY

(INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY).

How Does State Law Apply? The laws of the State of California, USA, govern

our warranties. It gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

rights that vary from state to state. Our warranties do not affect any additional

rights consumers have under laws in their jurisdictions governing the sale of

consumer goods. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations or exclusions in our

warranty statements may not apply. You may be required by law to give us a

reasonable opportunity to correct or cure any failure to comply before you

can bring any action in court against us under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty

Act.

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