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maintenance

Regular cleaning

Regular maintenance

Safety

1. 

Clean the toilet bowl with all-natural cleaners or vinegar.  
Avoid chemical cleaners such as bleach or Clorox as these will kill the bacteria 
in the system.

2. 

Do not use abrasive pads on any part of the toilet.

3. 

Clean with a dry cloth only

1. 

Lightly lubricate the piston metal rod of the bio toilet pump with the silicone 
grease (included in the box). Repeat this step every 2 weeks. IMPORTANT!!!

2. 

Empty the toilet. Pour half a cup of vinegar to the toilet. Pump once and wait a 
few hours before use. Repeat every month.

3. 

Check there are no water leakages.

4. 

Check all bolts, nuts, and clamps are fastened tight

1. 

Effluent from fertilizer outlet should be diverted directly to a treatment solution 
WITHOUT potential for user contact.

2. 

Effluent from fertilizer outlet should NOT be fed directly to plants, but rather 
incorporated into a treatment solution.

3.  Any usage of the effluent must meet with local regulations and guidelines 

for wastewater reuse.

Summary of Contents for Bio-Toilet

Page 1: ...1 Bio Toilet user manual version 070721 2021 HOMEBIOGAS TG1B2 BT0707...

Page 2: ...Using the toilet Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranty DO NOT begin using the HomeBiogas toilet unless you have completed system activation according the the HomeBiogas User Manual The system cannot pr...

Page 3: ...ted HomeBiogas toilet While rich in nutrients effluent from the system requires further treatment according to local wastewater treatment regulations Fully off grid ready toilet can use various water...

Page 4: ...installing the toilet in a suitable location and connecting it to the system mounting the toilet bowl seat cover installing bidet connecting the flush water source to the toilet connecting the waste w...

Page 5: ...ble build a drainfield mulch basin option 1 preferred connect to existing sewage system option 2 connect to existing septic tank 2 planning a suitable effluent management system connecting the effluen...

Page 6: ...installation process and a well functioning bio toilet after installation it is important to properly plan for the toilet s location mounting surface and plumbing connections to the system as well as...

Page 7: ...on the toilet can be located up to 10m 33ft from the HomeBiogas system Option 2 where option 1 is not possible The toilet is on the same level as the system discharge elbow of the toilet MUST NOT be l...

Page 8: ...drainfield mulch basin optional refer p16 Drainfield large gravel 1 2 diameter 180 360 liter fine gravel 0 25 0 75 diameter 25 75 liter Mulch Basin landscaping mulch large wood chips fine wood chips s...

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Page 10: ...ing pallets or other weak surfaces The platform should measure at least 52x63cm W x L Toilet bowl Pump assembly Toilet Seat and Cover assembly 4x 8mm steel bolts with matching nuts if mounting on plat...

Page 11: ...c screws 7 Screw the plastic nut onto the bolts all the way until the plastic nut is snug against the porcelain of the bowl 4 With the seat and cover facing cover side up slide bolts into position on...

Page 12: ...necessary You can install a bidet beside the toilet both for cleaning up and as a water source Using a bidet will simplify the process of flushing the toilet Parts Tools 19mm water inlet pipe pumpgua...

Page 13: ...nnected to the flush water reservoir 3 The filter should be immersed in water when the bucket is filled 2 Pass the other end of the pipe through the bucket s lid so the filter is in the bucket when th...

Page 14: ...op included in the box at a higher point than the fertilizer outlet The toilet system connecting waste pipe should be as short as possible maintain a downward slope toward the system no upward angles...

Page 15: ...ic circle on the Fertilizer Outlet cover of the HomeBiogas system 3 Securely tighten the clamp around the section where the pipe overlaps with the vented loop Repeat with the other vented loop connect...

Page 16: ...rients to supply nearby plants crops When constructing a drainfield pick a location that is clear of trees within a 3 5m 10ft radius at least 15m 50ft from any downhill slope greater than 25 15 degree...

Page 17: ...0 360 liter fine gravel 0 25 0 75 diameter HomeBiogas 2 0 25 liter 4 0 50 liter 7 0 75 liter shovel power drill 10 15mm bit 1 Measure and prepare piping of the correct length required to connect the...

Page 18: ...1 5m 4 0 3m 7 0 4 5m Drill two rows of holes in a 60 degree arc at roughly 15cm intervals along the 2 pipe 3 Measure out and dig the mulch basin pit in the chosen location according to the required di...

Page 19: ...towards the right on the pump out setting there is no need to pump in clean water as the bidet provides the running water turn pump handle anticlockwise to unlock Turn pump handle anticlockwise to un...

Page 20: ...the box Repeat this step every 2 weeks IMPORTANT 2 Empty the toilet Pour half a cup of vinegar to the toilet Pump once and wait a few hours before use Repeat every month 3 Check there are no water le...

Page 21: ...f pushed down Fully open flush control lever 23 Water does not come in although handle is easy to push and pull Open flush control lever 23 Check top valve gasket 21 and o ring 30 Check inlet hose con...

Page 22: ...asher S S x4 14 Washer Nylon x4 15 Cap x4 16 Base Valve Gasket 29043 0000 17 Handle 18 Seal Housing Assy 29044 3000 19 Top Valve Seat 20 Cam 21 Top Valve Gasket 29042 0000 22 O Ring Flush Lever 23 Flu...

Page 23: ...RING OR REPLACING THE PRODUCT AND SHALL IN ALL CASES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE BUYER HEREUNDER IN NO EVENT IS SELLER LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER FORM OF DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INDIRECT LIQUIDATED...

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