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The permissions and regulations applicable to composting vary
from country to country and municipality to municipality. Consult
your local municipal environmental authority for the regulations
valid in your own area.
1. Before use
Place the Composter for Summer Cottage Use in a location that
is easily accessible. Set the composter up directly on a firm
surface in a location with good drainage. Any excessive liquid
will drain from the composter through the seep liquid opening
located on the left side of the emptying hatch. If the compost
mass is exceptionally wet, seep liquid may also flow from under
the emptying door (part 5) and from the inlet air valve (part 9).
1.1 Liquid separation plate
The Biolan Composter for Summer Cottage Use is equipped with
a separate liquid separation plate (part 16). Set the plate in the
recess located on the bottom of the composter (the seep liquid
drain). The purpose of the liquid separation plate is to separate
any excess liquid from the compost mass. If needed, the plate can
be detached and cleaned.
1.2 Inlet air channel
Ensure that inlet air channel inside the Composter for Summer
Cottage Use (part 4) is in the proper place after shipping. The
channel should rest on a ledge in the inner walls of the bin so that
the inlet air valve (part 9) located above the emptying door can
conduct air into the inlet air channel unobstructed. The inlet air
valve cannot be adjusted.
The inlet air channel helps the composter function efficiently. The
channel leads the air needed by the compost to the centre of the
compost mass, to the layer where it is most needed. The channel
also prevents the compost mass from compacting to the bottom
and keeps the mass elevated when the composter is emptied. The
inlet air channel is visible only in the beginning; as the composter
is used, it is practically always covered by the compost mass.
1.3 Conducting seep liquid
Insert the seep liquid hose provided with the bin in the drainage
opening located on the left of the emptying hatch. Note that the
hose extends when pulled at the ends. Insert the other end of the
hose in the canister. Dig the canister into the ground or otherwise
place it so that the seep liquid flows into it by gravity. If needed,
you can extend the seep liquid hose with sewage pipes and
connection pieces (diameter 32 mm).
Always use a sleeve equipped with a sealing ring to connect
the hoses and pipes. If you like, you may build an enclosure for
the canister from waterproof plywood. You can also place the
canister on its side.
1.4 Adding the bulking material
Spread a layer of 5 cm (about 20 litres) of Biolan Compost and
Toilet Bulking Agent on the bottom of the Composter for Summer
Cottage Use bin (see Accessories on page 5). Start filling the
composter in accordance with section 2. Initially, add bulking
agent more generously than recommended.
2. Use and maintenance
Using the Composter for Summer Cottage Use in the correct
way ensures that the composting action in the mass is efficient.
The composting process starts when there is a sufficient amount
of waste in the bin, in other words, it is half full. The start of
the composting process requires the temperature of the mass
inside the composter to rise above the outside air temperature.
The temperature in the composter is raised and maintained by
the vital functions of the micro-organisms that emerge in the
composter, provided that waste is added regularly
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Initially, the volume of seep liquid may be higher, but as the
temperature of the compost mass raises and evaporation takes
place, the volume decreases.
2.1 Suitable materials for composting
The Composter for Summer Cottage Use is intended for
compostable dry toilet waste and kitchen waste. Kitchen waste
intensifies the composting action of dry toilet waste, since
they balance and diversify the nutrient content of the compost.
However, you should cover meat and fish scraps carefully with
the bulking agent, since they may attract flies.
The composter is intended for biodegradable materials. Do not
put anything in the bin that impedes the composting process or
fails to compost, such as:
• Sanitary towels
• Plastic, rubber, glass, leather
• Chemicals, wood preservatives and disinfectants, paints,
solvents, petrol
• Detergents, washing waters
• Lime
• Ash, cigarette butts, matches
• Vacuum cleaner bags
• Colourful ad paper
• Large quantities of paper at a time
You can compost wet towelettes for cleaning hands and sanitary
wipes.
2.2 Using the bulking material
Using the right type of bulking agent is crucial for the proper
functioning of the composter. Always use the Biolan Compost
and Dry Toilet Bulking Agent (Accessories on page 5) to cover
both kitchen and dry toilet waste. Usually the proper amount
is approximately 1/3–1/2 of the amount of the new waste
deposited in the bin. If the waste is wet, use more bulking agent.
2.3 Filling
Dry toilet waste
• Before you deposit dry toilet waste in the composter, pour an
ample quantity of Biolan Compost and Toilet Bulking Agent
on the bottom of the bin to absorb moisture. Cover the waste
with a fairly thick layer of bulking agent.
• When emptying waste bags used in Biolan Icelett and other
freezing dry toilets, first place an ample layer of moisture-
absorbing bulking agent on the bottom of the bin and then
empty the contents of the bag on top of it. The bag will not
detach from the contents completely, but you can leave it in
the bin. Cover the waste with a layer of bulking agent.
Kitchen waste
• Empty the biowaste container into the composter. The smaller
the pieces of the waste, the quicker they will decompose.
• Always use the Biolan Compost and Toilet Bulking Agent to
cover the waste. The proper amount is approximately 1/3–
1/2 of the amount of the new waste deposited in the bin. If
the waste is wet, use more bulking agent.
• You can also place bulking agent or a piece of newspaper on
the bottom of the biowaste container as well to help keep the
container clean.
• Continue filling the bin at the same pace as waste is generated.
If possible, add waste to the composter several times a week;
micro-organisms need a regular supply of fresh waste to
maintain their vital functions.
• Use the compost mixer (Accessories on page 5) to mix the
compost at a depth of approximately 20–30 cm. You do not
need to mix the compost at every filling. The more bulking
agent you use, the less mixing the mass requires.
