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How to use your new ComposT-Twin

Fill the first drum with your mix of organic
leftovers and yard scraps. For the fastest 
composting, fill the chamber at least 2/3 full.
See the next section for more information on
getting the right mix of materials. 

Once a day, turn the handle to rotate the
ComposT-Twin barrel about five times. When
the tumbler mixes and aerates your material,
it builds up a heat core for fast decomposi-
tion. 

You can use a thermometer (item #201101*)
and a moisture meter (item #201103*) to
check how your batch is “cooking”! 

* these products are available from your local
authorized Mantis dealer

If you want to, add compost activator
(item #201100*) to speed up the decomposi-
tion process. Close the door, and do not 
disturb this chamber. When you have more
throwouts to compost, just begin filling the
second drum.

Step 48

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Summary of Contents for ComposT-Twin Series

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...achine and how to get the best results 2 Safety Rules Warnings You will notice throughout this Owner s Manual Safety Rules and Important Notes Make sure you understand and obey these warnings for your own protection SAFETY WARNING ATTENTION THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT OUR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENTS COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL Table of Cont...

Page 3: ...s illustrated on page 4 3 Safety Decal Identification Warnings Check and tighten all of the 2 bolts part no 200500 on the frame assembly every two months Keep children away from the ComposT Twin Remove the drum from the frame before relocating the unit Do not overload the ComposT Twin Maximum load is 600 pounds Mantis Customer Service If you have any difficulty following the assembly instructions ...

Page 4: ...Box Contents All of the ComposT Twin parts including sheet metal frame tubing plastic end caps and hardware are packed in three boxes Refer to the diagrams below for the contents of each box 4 ...

Page 5: ...5 Large Parts Boxes 1 3 Hardware Parts Bag part 200501 10 9 23 24 11 28 27 33 30 29 31 26 25 12 32 34 ...

Page 6: ...ow 1 2 hours to assemble the entire composter Begin with the Support Frame Assembly Tools needed for Support Frame Assembly Hammer or rubber mallet and 3 4 wrench Find a large shaded area outside your house or in your garage to assemble the Support Frame DO NOT ASSEMBLE THE SUPPORT FRAME IN YOUR LIVING ROOM AS YOU WON T BE ABLE TO GET IT THROUGH THE DOOR WHEN YOU ARE DONE SAFETY WARNING THE DIMENS...

Page 7: ...7 Support Frame Assembly Layout ...

Page 8: ...pport Repeat this step on the other side 10 3 5 Fasten one end of the short spacer key 2 to C shaped lower support key 1 with 2 shoulder bolt key 12 Finger tighten do not completely tighten nuts and bolts Parts for the Support Frame Assembly Long legs of the tubing are opposite each other Step 2 Step 3 Close up 8 Step 1 Gather the parts you will need to assemble the support frame 4 2 8 7 12 11 6 1...

Page 9: ...y into and over the lower support section Repeat this step on the other end Fasten the long spacers key 4 to the upper support on both sides using 2 shoulder bolts key 12 Tighten fully Slide plastic grip key 9 over the handle key 8 Be sure that pin hole is on the opposite end of the handle Place the push cap nut key 10 over the handle and tap it on with a hammer or rubber mallet Put handle assembl...

Page 10: ...key 5 into the axle rod guide of the upper support assembly Slide one gear key 7 one center support wheel key 6 and another gear onto the axle rod in the order shown Slide the other end of the axle rod through the corresponding guide so that the axle rod is supported by the guides Gear pin opening Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Pin hole in axle rod 10 7 6 7 ...

Page 11: ...qual amount on each side of the axle rod Line up the pin opening in the gear key 7 with the corresponding pin and slide the gear over it Repeat this step with each gear TIGHTEN ALL NUTS AND BOLTS SECURELY The support frame for your Mantis ComposT Twin is ready Place the frame on level ground where you want the composter to be located in your yard Lubricate the four axle rod guide sections with whe...

Page 12: ...h Regular screwdriver flat head 7 16 wrench Phillips screwdriver cross head 7 16 socket wrench 12 Parts for the Drum Assembly Gather the parts you will need to assemble the ComposT Twin drum 13 14 19 18 20 21 17 22 16 31 24 29 27 32 25 28 15 30 Small parts close up 23 33 Step 15 26 34 ...

Page 13: ...13 Drum Assembly Layout ...

Page 14: ... drum 3rd panel Place the drum s 1st panel in a position where the straight rib is facing the door panel s clip shaped rib Align outside edges to align holes Slide the clip shaped rib of the door panel over the straight rib of the drum s 1st panel matching up the holes If necessary tap into place with a hammer or rubber mallet Fasten panels using screw key 28 flat washers key 29 and keps nut key 3...

Page 15: ...he end cap position the rib of the 1st panel key 19 in the alignment slot Bend the panels counter clockwise with ribs inside the vent opening in the end cap should be across from the door opening 2nd panel key 18 Continue to fit the edge of the sheet metal into the opening formed by the inside edge of the end cap and vertical ribs to form the chamber Overlap the last joint and align the slots Fast...

Page 16: ...ews key 28 flat washer key 29 and keps nut key 30 as shown To attach the door latch key 24 make sure that the hook part of the latch is pointing up towards the door panel Place the four threaded rods inside the sheet metal chamber and into the four round openings found in the end caps Step 23 Step 25 Step 24 Step 26 SAFETY WARNING USE CARE IN HANDLING THE THREADED RODS BE SURE TO USE THE DISPOSABL...

Page 17: ... chamber tapping to secure in place Holding the threaded rods and the end of the chamber tilt the chamber on its side Thread an acorn nut onto the exposed thread on the outside of the end cap Repeat this step with all four threaded rods Step 27 Step 28 Step 30 Step 29 17 Place the disposable red protective covers key 35 on one end of each threaded rod Holding the threaded rods and the end of the c...

Page 18: ...t and align the slots Fasten the last joint using shoulder bolts brass colored key 32 nylon insert lock nuts key 33 Phillips head screwdriver and 3 8 wrench Find the two sets of mounting holes on the drum s 3rd panel key 20 of the second chamber Attach latches key 24 to the panel using screws key 28 flat washer key 29 and nut key 30 as shown Make sure that the hook part of the latch is point ing u...

Page 19: ...lat washer key 34 over each threaded rod and thread an acorn nut key 25 onto the end of each rod Tighten acorn nuts using 7 16 socket wrench On the support frame check axle rod gears and middle wheels be sure that pins are inside of the pin openings of the gears and that the wheels are in the middle of the axle rods Check the door position before placing the drum on the bottom support frame The do...

Page 20: ...y some pressure on the screw head to start thread cutting opera tion Repeat this step and assemble breathers at all four locations Hold door horizontally and fit door hooks through the openings above the door panel Close the doors on the drum to cover door opening and check the position of the breather screens Step 42 Step 44 20 Lift the drum assembly and position on the bottom frame Adjust gears ...

Page 21: ...ather screens in the doors to make sure they do not become clogged Do not use any chemicals or chemically based products in the ComposT Twin Chemicals are corrosive to the galvanized steel drum During the winter months if you are not adding materials to your ComposT Twin you may wish to cover the unit with a composter cover item 201104 from Mantis or tarp for additional protection At the beginning...

Page 22: ...mes When the tumbler mixes and aerates your material it builds up a heat core for fast decomposi tion You can use a thermometer item 201101 and a moisture meter item 201103 to check how your batch is cooking these products are available from your local authorized Mantis dealer If you want to add compost activator item 201100 to speed up the decomposi tion process Close the door and do not disturb ...

Page 23: ...up coarse materials will also speed up decomposition Use any of the materials on the following page for composting just be sure to maintain the proper C N ratio In about two weeks open empty and enjoy the first chamber of finished compost Be sure to remove the door before turning the barrel and emptying the compost chamber Now you can use this chamber for your daily scraps and let the second chamb...

Page 24: ... micro organisms to break down the carbon materials For nitrogen use Fresh leafy prunings from flowers hedges and shrubs Over ripe fruit and vegetables Fresh grass clippings Salad scraps from the kitchen Coffee grounds tea bags Egg shells rinsed crushed Hair trimmings Fresh farm animal manure Do not add Charcoal or coal ash Meat or dairy related materi als or shortenings Bones fat or meat Pet drop...

Page 25: ...fine mulch In spring spread a 3 to 4 layer around trees shrubs perennials fruit trees and berries The mulch will prevent soil moisture from evaporating suppress weeds and supply nutrients and humus as it slowly works into the soil Lawns also benefit from compost With a Mantis Tiller work 1 or more of compost into the soil before seeding a new lawn or before repairing a patch of old lawn To help so...

Page 26: ... Hot piles will destroy or deter most insects such as grubs and other larvae maggots Moisten pile if necessary moist piles deter bees and wasps Wood chips and woody materials taken from rotted wood piles or municipal mulch piles may contain termites and or carpenter ants Add grass manure kitchen scraps or other natural nitrogen sources Add water turn chamber and check moisture level until pile is ...

Page 27: ...NOTES 27 ...

Page 28: ...r than normal and intended purposes MANTIS MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATION EXCEPT THOSE CONTAINED HEREIN THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY MANTIS DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT AND OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLI...

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