Installation Guide

It is highly recommended that DIG’s Living Wall be watered automatically. One of DIG’s hose

end timers (tap timer) is well suited for watering the system because it can be programmed

down to minutes. This will allow you to work out the ideal maximum watering time that

minimizes the amount of “waste” water from the system. With a little patience you will be

able to program the precise amount of time required to keep the right amount of moisture in

the pot mix. Regular watering will prevent the soil from drying out and will help to maintain

vigorous plant growth.

Step 1: Begin the installation at the water source by attaching the 25-PSI (1.7 BAR) pressure

regulator to the faucet (tap). If you decide to automate your system, rst install one of DIG’s

hose end timers (tap timer) (not included), and connect the timer to the faucet. Insert the

1/4″ (6 mm) micro tubing into the 1/4″ (6 mm) compression side of the adapter by forcing the

micro tubing in and wiggling it from side to side, and then thread it into the male side of the

pressure regulator. (see page 4)

Step 2: Unroll the 1/4″ (6 mm) micro tubing and lay it out to the location of the Green Wall

mounting pots.

Step 3: The micro tubing serves as the primary line that runs water to all the pots. At the

center of each pot, cut the 1/4″ (6 mm) micro tubing and insert a 1/4″ (6 mm) tee (soaking

the micro tubing in hot water will ease installation). Connect a short 2″ to 4″ (5 cm to 10 cm)

piece of micro tubing to the 1/4″ (6 mm) tee. Leave the ends of the 1/4″ (6 mm) micro tubing

open, so you can ush the line before completion. (see page 4)

Step 4: Turn the water on, and ush the line for 10-20 seconds to clean out any debris inside

the system.

Step 5: Insert a .3 GPH (1.1 l/h) PC drip emitter into the end of the micro tubing. Then insert

one side of the 2′ (60 cm), 1/8″ (3 mm) micro tubing into the dripper’s barbed side

(color: gray). Attach the stake to the end of micro tubing, and insert the stake into the pot

near the crown of the plant. Repeat the steps for each pot and use the C clamp (included) to

support the micro tubing where needed. (see page 4)

Drip irrigation installation suggestions:

1. If an automated system is preferred, install one of DIG’s hose end timers (tap timers).

2. If installed, test the hose end timer (tap timer) and make sure that is working correctly.

3. The system can also start from a 1/2″ sprinkler riser (see below).

Drip Irrigation Installation Steps

Drip Riser Installation

If a sprinkler riser is used, begin your installation at the 1/2″ riser that is closest to the area

where the Living Wall kit is located.

1. Remove the spray head or pop-up sprinkler from the 1/2″ riser.

2. Connect the 1/2″ adapter with the 1/4″ (6 mm)

barbed elbow to the riser.

3. Turn the water supply on and ush the

line. After you ush the line, turn the

water off and attach the sprinkler head

to the adapter.

4. Connect the micro tubing into the

adapter, barbed elbow, and lay it out

to the vertical garden.

1/2″ (13 mm) Adapter

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