Storing AgriBot for Winter

  • While AgriBot is designed to be used and stored outdoors, you may want to bring it inside for the winter, or if an extreme weather event (such as a hurricane) is heading your way.

Step 1: Move AgriBot into a storage position

  • Use the web app’s manual controls to move the Y and Z axes to a suitable storage position.

  • We recommend storing your AgriBot with the z-axis in a lowered position, and the cross-slide positioned near one of the gantry columns.

  • Move the X axis to one of the track end locations. This will facilitate removing the gantry from the tracks in Step 6.

Step 2: Disconnect the water supply

  • Turn off the water supply to your AgriBot.

  • Then unscrew the garden hose adapter from the garden hose.

  • Using the web app, turn ON the water peripheral to open up the solenoid valve, allowing any remaining water in AgriBot’s tubing to drain.


Step 3: Unplug AgriBot

  • Using the web app, shutdown the AgriBot.

  • Then unplug the power supply from the power source.

  • For v1.4+ kits, disconnect the power supply from the power supply cable.


Step 4: Disconnect the x-axis cable carrier

  • Remove the screws that hold the x-axis cable carrier to the cable carrier support.

  • You may want to coil up the x-axis cable carrier, and secure the coil with a strap.


Step 5: Remove the x-axis belts

  • Remove the screws and tee nuts that hold the four belt clips located at the track ends.

  • Then remove the belt clips from the tracks and coil up the loose belt length.

  • Use twist ties or rubber bands to keep the belts coiled.


Step 6: Remove the gantry from the tracks

  • For normal sized devices, pull on the center of the gantry main beam to slowly slide the gantry off of the tracks.


  • For XL sized devices, you will need an additional person to help with this step.

  • Each person should be positioned near a gantry column (one person on either side of the AgriBot).

  • Pulling from the gantry columns, both people must work in unison to slowly slide the gantry off of the tracks.


Step 7: Put everything in storage

  • Move the gantry, tools, power supply, and hardware into your preferred storage location.