Biolet 10 Standard, Owner'S Manual, Page: 11 / 16

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Vent pipe ends at least 6” above anything within 10’ (see “Installation”)?
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Vent pipe unobstructed?
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Is the vent pipe insulated in all unconditional (i.e. attic) areas?
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If there is a ventilation fan in the ceiling or wall of your bathroom, do not use it. The fan will draw air from the
bathroom, causing a back draft through the toilet.
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If there is a window in your bathroom and the air is drawn out through it, you should close the window.
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If the odor is detected during periods when there is a breeze outside. Install an approved wind directional cap
(part# wind) that is available from BioLet or your local authorized dealer.
Odors outside the structure
The presence of odors outside the structure is a positive indication that the vent pipe is in an area of air turbulence
above the roof. The vent pipe must be raised to get the top above the air turbulence.
Excess moisture in the tray
If you see excess moisture in the indicating tube(s) and cannot control it by adjusting the thermostat as described in
the “Use and Care section”:
*** IMPORTANT ***
If liquid is present in the indicating tube on the left side of the toilet (when facing toilet), DO NOT open the
tray door before draining off the liquid (see step 2 under “Emptying the humus tray”). This tube indicates
there is liquid outside the tray. Removal of the door will release liquid onto the floor.
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Is your unit plugged in?
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Can you hear the fan motor running?
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Check for proper operation of the thermostat by turning the thermostat from 1 to 10 and listening for a slight
“click”.
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Check for proper heater operation by following these steps:
1. Set the thermostat on 5 and run the toilet for 2 hours.
2. Turn the thermostat back and forth and listen very closely for a slight click.
3. Make a note at what setting the thermostat clicks.
4. Turn the thermostat to 10 and run the unit for ½ hour.
5. Turn the thermostat back and for to its limits again and listen for the click again.
6. If the click in step 5 is at a higher setting than the click in step 2, everything is working correctly.
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Ensure the mulch is not compacted.
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Ensure you are using the toilet within its limits of 3 people full-time use and 4 people part-time use.
Excess moisture in the composting chamber
If you notice the material inside the composting chamber is not loamy and appears to be holding excessive moisture:
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Is your unit plugged in?
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Can you hear the fan motor running?
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Are you mixing the material after each use?
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Ensure you are using approved starter mulch (see “adding starter mulch” in the “use and care” section
above).
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Ensure you are adding a sufficient amount of starter mulch.
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Ensure there is sufficient ventilation from the toilet (see “Odors in the bathroom” above)
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Ensure you are using the toilet within its limits of 3 people full-time residential and 4 people part-time cabin.
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If all else fails add 1 quart of coarse Perlite (available from most nurseries) to each gallon of starter mulch.