FirstBuild Mella Manuale del proprietario

USE & CARE REV. 18

SCAN ME

PRODUCT

INFO

SCAN ME

COMMUNITY

GROUP

Product safety information

How the thing works

How to clean the thing when

it inevitably gets covered in

mushroom goop

Legal, warranty stuff, and help

information

Unboxing the thing

How to use the thing

Where to keep the thing and

where absolutely NOT to keep

the thing

FAQ

Troubleshooting

TABLE

CONTENTS

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock, or injury, follow these safety precautions:

• A 115 V AC (60 Hz) grounded electrical supply is required. DO NOT use with an extension cord.

• To reduce the risk associated with choking, don’t allow children under 3 years of age access to this appliance or its

components while unpacking, installing, or while in operation.

• When moving the appliance, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

• For household, indoor use only. DO NOT use this product outdoors.

• To protect against ﬁre, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plug or power supply

enclosure in water or other liquid. DO NOT keep power supply enclosure near water tank.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. DO NOT allow children to operate this

appliance.

• DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug. DO NOT operate any appliance that has been damaged or

malfunctioned. Return appliance to an authorized service facility for examination or repair.

• Place appliance on a ﬂat surface or table and do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

• DO NOT allow the appliance or power cable near or to contact any hot surfaces.

• DO NOT use a power supply other than the one that has been supplied with this appliance.

• Contact [email protected] in the event that a repair is required.

• Growing mushrooms indoors means taking great care to make sure you are growing only mushrooms and not

something else. If you are in doubt about the quality of your harvest, DO NOT CONSUME YOUR MUSHROOMS.

• Mushrooms grow best in very clean environments. Make sure to follow the steps on page 9 to properly clean your

mushroom grower.

• If you suspect that your mushroom grower is not operating correctly or is malfunctioning, please contact Mushroom@

FirstBuild.com immediately.

IMPORTANT MUSHROOM

INFORMATION

• Mushrooms release spores as they grow. This is a normal part of the fungus life cycle. Spores usually appear as a ﬁne

dust around fruiting mushrooms.

• Exposure to constant or high spore loads can cause respiratory irritation for certain people. Only

grow mushrooms away from where you sleep or spend extended amounts of time and keep this appliance in a well-

ventilated area while fruiting.

• Immunocompromised individuals or those with respiratory illnesses or sensitivities should consult a doctor or

healthcare professional before growing mushrooms indoors.

• Harvesting mushrooms while still in their younger growth stages can help reduce the overall amount of spores

released by the mushrooms.

PRODUCT

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

CAUTION

Pour réduire les risques d’incendie, d’électrocution ou de blessure, suivez ces consignes de sécurité :

• Une alimentation électrique mise à la terre de 115 V CA (60 Hz) est requise. NE PAS utiliser avec une rallonge.

• Pour réduire le risque d’étouffement, ne laissez pas les enfants de moins de 3 ans accéder à cet appareil ou à ses

composants pendant le déballage, l’installation ou le fonctionnement.

• Lorsque vous déplacez l’appareil, veillez à ne pas renverser ou endommager le cordon d’alimentation.

• Pour usage domestique, intérieur uniquement. NE PAS utiliser ce produit à l’extérieur.

• Pour vous protéger contre les incendies, les chocs électriques et les blessures corporelles, ne plongez

pas le cordon, la ﬁche ou le boîtier d’alimentation dans l’eau ou tout autre liquide. NE PAS garder le boîtier d’alimentation

près du réservoir d’eau.

• Une surveillance étroite est nécessaire lorsqu’un appareil est utilisé à proximité d’enfants. NE PAS laisser les enfants

utiliser cet appareil.

• NE PAS faire fonctionner un appareil avec un cordon ou une prise endommagés. NE PAS faire fonctionner un appareil qui

a été endommagé ou défectueux. Retournez l’appareil à un centre de service autorisé pour examen ou réparation.

• Placez l’appareil sur une surface plane ou une table et ne laissez pas le cordon pendre du bord de la table ou du

comptoir.

• NE laissez PAS l’appareil ou le câble d’alimentation à proximité ou en contact avec des surfaces chaudes.

• N’UTILISEZ PAS une alimentation électrique autre que celle qui a été fournie avec cet appareil.

• Contactez Mushr[email protected] dans le cas où une réparation est nécessaire.

• Cultiver des champignons à l’intérieur signiﬁe prendre grand soin de s’assurer que vous ne cultivez que des

champignons et pas autre chose. Si vous avez un doute sur la qualité de votre récolte, NE CONSOMMEZ PAS VOS

CHAMPIGNONS.

• Les champignons poussent mieux dans des environnements très propres. Assurez-vous de suivre les étapes de la page 9

pour bien nettoyer votre champignonnière.

• Si vous soupçonnez que votre champignonnière ne fonctionne pas correctement ou fonctionne mal, veuillez contacter

[email protected] immédiatement.

INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES

SUR LES CHAMPIGNONS

• Les champignons libèrent des spores à mesure qu’ils poussent. C’est une partie normale du cycle de vie du champignon.

Les spores apparaissent généralement sous forme de ﬁne poussière autour des champignons en fruits.

• L’exposition à des charges constantes ou élevées de spores peut provoquer une irritation respiratoire

chez certaines personnes. Ne cultivez les champignons que loin de l’endroit où vous dormez ou passez beaucoup de

temps et gardez cet appareil dans un endroit bien ventilé pendant la fructiﬁcation.

• Les personnes immunodéprimées ou celles souffrant de maladies ou de sensibilités respiratoires devraient consulter un

médecin ou un professionnel de la santé avant de cultiver des champignons à l’intérieur.

• La récolte des champignons alors qu’ils sont encore à leurs stades de croissance les plus jeunes peut aider à réduire la

quantité globale de spores libérées par les champignons.

INFORMATIONS SUR LA

SECURITE DU PRODUIT

ATTENTION

UNBOXING

1. Mella comes packed in two separate boxes - a Chamber box and an Accessories box. Make

sure you have received both boxes.

2. Inside the Accessories box will be the power supply, side tank, water tray, and two (2)

humidity ﬁlters.

3. Make sure you have recieved all of the components. If any components are missing or

damaged, please contact us at [email protected].

1X SIDE TANK

1X HUMIDITY

FILTER

(2X INCLUDED)

1X POWER

SUPPLY

WITH 2PRONG CLIP

1X WATER TRAY

1X FRUITING CHAMBER

THE SYSTEM

Notes:

• Fresh air is delivered through the back of the appliance on a regular schedule. Make sure to

keep a 3” gap around Mella during use.

HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM

THE CHAMBER FAN MOVES AIR

THROUGH THE HUMIDIFICATION

FILTER AND AROUND THE

CHAMBER TO ENSURE EVEN

HUMIDITY.

SIDE TANK

EASY ACCESS WATER

TANK PROVIDING

UP TO 7 DAYS OF

HUMIDIFICATION

DYNAMIC LED ARRAY

A POWERFUL LED ARRAY ENSURES YOUR

MUSHROOMS GET ENOUGH LIGHT TO GROW

PROPERLY.

CONTROL PANEL

EASILY ADJUST FRESH AIR, HUMIDITY, AND

LIGHT INTENSITY USING THE CONTROL

KNOBS.

HOW TO USE IT

1 2

Place Mella on a ﬂat, level surface, like a

countertop or tabletop and plug in the power supply.

Slide the water tray into the unit through the

opening on the left-side wall.

3 4

Twist off cap from the side tank, ﬁll with water, and

secure the cap back on the tank.

5 6 Use the back side of this quick start guide to help

set the right environmental conditions.

Open the chamber door, slide the fan bracket up,

and place one (1) humidity ﬁlter inside the water tray.

Lower the fan bracket over the ﬁlter.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for

preparation, then set fruiting blocks inside

chamber.

Make sure the

ﬁlter sits all the

way down into

the water tray with

felt facing forward.

HOW TO USE IT (CONT.)

How to adjust Mella’s settings:

The basics

Mushrooms need four things to thrive: light, humidity, fresh air and proper temperature.

Expect to tweak your settings based on mushroom variety and location. Keep an eye on your

mushrooms, and don’t hesitate to adjust the settings as your mushrooms grow. The humidity,

fresh air, and light intensity can all be individually controlled through the knobs on the top of

the unit. This guide will help you get started.

Lights

Starting point: Setting 4-6

Mushrooms need at least a small amount of light for proper growth and color development.

We recommend that you have your lights on for at least 12 hours each day. Pick a light level

that suits the space—but turn up the lights if you notice pale mushrooms.

Humidity

Starting point: Setting 7-9

Mushrooms like humidity levels between 70-90%, though the speciﬁc level depends on the

mushroom variety. Mella can maintain relative humidity levels between approximately 60%

(setting 1) to approximately 90% (setting 10). Refer to the instructions from your fruiting block

supplier for speciﬁc guidance. If your mushrooms are dry or cracking, increase the humidity.

Fresh air

Starting point: Setting 4-6

Mella’s fan will automatically cycle on to bring fresh air into the chamber. This decreases

the CO2 concentration that naturally rises as mushrooms grow. If your mushrooms have

skinny stems or fruiting bodies, or their growth resembles coral, increase the fresh air. If

Mella’s fresh air is already set to 10, then you may want to decrease the amount of mushroom

substrate you have inside Mella. Try and keep the fresh air to the minimum amount that allows

your mushrooms to grow properly - too much fresh air can dry out your mushrooms.

Temperature

Mella’s temperature is dependent on the room where it’s located. Refer to your fruiting block

supplier for guidance on the temperature you should maintain.

Share your settings!

Join the community of Mella and mushroom enthusiasts on Facebook (search “Mella

Mushroom Fruiting Chamber Owners Group”), and share your pics and settings!

MAX

55 F

85 F

KEEPIN’ IT CLEAN

About cleaning:

• Since mushrooms can (and will) release spores that can support mold growth, it’s important

to clean your fruiting chamber after each fruiting cycle.

• Keeping Mella clean and sterile is critical to making sure your growing environment is as

effective and healthy as possible.

• To make cleaning easier, harvest your mushrooms early. Prolonged growth will dramatically

increase the amount of spores that are released.

• Avoid cleaning the chamber with solvents or other organic compounds - these can

irreversibly damage your humidity sensor. Only use warm, soapy water.

Cleaning procedure:

1. Remove humidiﬁcation ﬁlter. Rinse under running water until clean. Replace humidiﬁcation

ﬁlter as needed. Do not continue using if contaminated.

2. Remove the side tank and water tray.

3. Empty out the water tray and wash with warm, soapy water until clean.

4. Rinse water tray with cool, clean water.

5. Unplug the humidity fan and lift the fan bracket to remove.

6. Wash fan and fan bracket under cool, running water until clean. The fan is water resistant

but do not submerge plug.

7. Set fan bracket aside. In the chamber, plug the dust cover into the fan plug before cleaning.

8. Wash chamber with warm, soapy water until clean. Do not use chemical cleaners.

WHERE TO KEEP IT

WHERE NOT TO KEEP IT

• Most mushrooms like to keep it cool (65-75F). Some varieties of mushrooms like it a bit

warmer (looking at you Pink Oysters), so make sure to research what your mushrooms

like.

• Examples of where to keep Mella include:

• A countertop, away from windows or heat sources.

• Basements are a great place for mushroom growing.

• On a desk or table top, at least 6 inches away from computers or lamps.

• If you do not have an area available with cool, stable temperatures you can use ice

water in the side tank to help cool things down. Be aware of condensation!

• Near windows. Mella can act as a small greenhouse. Keep it out of direct sunlight. Don’t

let it overheat!

• In a bathroom. You want stable temperatures and hot, steamy water can cause big swings.

• This unit is not designed to operate in outdoor environments. Do not use in a garage or

patio.

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