Installation Instructions
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Tools Needed
Instructions for:
Self Wicking Planter (SWP1020)
  1000 Pole Connector (PC1010), (PC1010M)
  2000 Pole Connector (PC2022), (PC2022M)
9/16” (16 mm) Socket wrench
Hardware Included
Wicking Post
Rope wick
Black retaining washer
Hinge pin
Step 1
Insert Wicking Post thru Planter from 
the top, making sure that it is fully 
seated in the bottom of the pot.
Step 2
The rope wick has a long end and a 
short end, relative to the knot. Insert 
the short end of rope down thru the 
Planter/Wicking Post assembly thru 
the hole provided in the Wicking 
Post. The rope wick should slightly 
protrude from the bottom of the 
Wicking Post with the knot resting at 
the bottom of the Planter.
Step 3
Insert Wicking Post through the Pole 
Connector.
Step 4
Slide the black retaining washer over 
the Wicking Post up to the bottom of the 
Pole Connector. Insert hinge pin 
through hole in Wicking Post. Note: If 
your rope wick becomes unraveled and 
frayed at the ends, don’t be concerned, 
it will still function as intended. 
Step 5
Install Pole Connector into socket where needed. Secure 
Pole Connector into socket from top with bolts, washers, and 
bushings as shown. Tighten 1000 and 2000 Series Pole 
Connectors to 25 lbs/ft (3.46 kg/m) of torque.
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Planter
Wicking
Post
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Rope
Wick
Self Wicking Planter & Pole Connector










