May 2007
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1. INTRODUCTION
This is how it works – the solution is given by nature itself!
The liquid is flushed to a separator where urine and water is separated from faeces and paper. The
liquid will then pass through an Ultra Violet unit and may thereafter be infiltrated into the ground or
into a suitable receptacle. The solid waste is being composted in a Bio Chamber. If so wished,
composting worms may be added in order to accelerate the composting process.
1. Aquatron uses standard Water Closets (flushing volume 3-6 litres) or special models where the urine is
mechanically diverted from the flushing water and the solid waste in the bowl itself.
2. When the toilet is flushed, the contents of the bowl are transported to the Aquatron Separator where
approx. 98% of the liquid fraction is separated by using the momentum of the flushing water, centrifugal
force and gravity. The Aquatron Separator needs no moving parts.
3. The solid waste (paper and faeces) falls down into the Bio Chamber where it is composted by bacteria
and, if desired, by worms. If using worms, the volume of the solid waste will be reduced by approx.
90%. The need for emptying and handling the waste is therefore reduced to a minimum. Optionally,
after installing an Aquatron System, some 250-300 worms are placed into the Bio Chamber. The
number of worms needed to maintain the composting process will be adjusted automatically by nature.
Optimal temperature for the composting is 12-25 degrees Celsius, a temperature level recommended
for year-round inhabited homes. Freezing will kill the worms. The composting process is free from odour
and flies because the Bio Chamber is ventilated and the small amount of liquid following the paper
down into the Bio Chamber is removed by a drain at the base of the Bio Chamber. When the Aquatron
90 and 400 models are emptied, the refuse must be composted to soil in the garden together with the
normal garden and kitchen waste. However, the models 4x100 and 4x200, require no further
composting.
4. The
liquid
proceeds
to the UV unit where it is exposed to Ultra Violet light which kills bacteria and
viruses. The liquid may then be treated as Grey Water (bath, dish washing and laundry water) which
means that the toilet wastewater may be infiltrated into the ground or into a suitable receptacle. Since
the liquid fraction is separated from the solid waste, Aquatron Systems are not sensitive to peak load
usage.
Congratulations to your decision to buy the biological toilet system Aquatron!
Our experiences from many satisfied customers during more than 20 years is
that a correctly installed and properly maintained Aquatron system will serve
you and your guests well for many years to come.
Henry Steffensen
Managing
Director,
Aquatron International,
Amberes
AB
IMPORTANT!
For optimal functionality it is very important that this installation manual
and the maintenance instructions are being followed closely. In case of
problems please contact the main supplier.
