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Eco

mposter Assembly

 

Step 1: Unpack

 Eco

mposter Sphere  ...................................................................................

Step 2: Prepare One Sphere Panel  ......................................................................................
Step 3: Prepare One Half Sphere   .......................................................................................
Step 4: Assemble One Half Sphere  ...............................................................................
Step 5: Install Air Tubes  .......................................................................................................
Step 6: Assemble Other Half Sphere  ..................................................................................
Step 7: Assemble Center Ring   ............................................................................................
Step 8: Install Center Ring   ..................................................................................................
Step 9: Attach Top Sphere ..................................................................................................
Step 10: Install Lids  .............................................................................................................

Standard Base Assembly

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tep 1: Unpack Standard Base  ............................................................................................

Step 2: Assemble Standard Base  ...................................................................................

Optional Base Assembly     

Step 1: Unpack Optional Base  ............................................................................................
Step 2: Assemble Optional Base  ...................................................................................

Eco

mposter User Guide  

About the

 Eco

mposter Design  ...........................................................................................

How the 

Eco

mposter Works  ...............................................................................................

How to Use the 

Eco

mposter.................................................................................................

Before You Begin  .................................................................................................................
Filling Your 

Eco

mposter........................................................................................................

What Materials to Compost  ...............................................................................................
Monitor Your Compost   ......................................................................................................
When the Compost is Done  ...............................................................................................
Composting Tips  .................................................................................................................
Warranty   ..............................................................................................................................

BEFORE YOU BEGIN, MAKE SURE YOU CAREFULLY READ 
AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. 
Please follow the instructions in the order presented in this 
manual and be sure to observe all warnings and cautions. 
Allow at least two hours to assemble the 

Eco

mposter. If you 

have any questions or problems, please contact Customer 
Service at (800) 293-2923 or [email protected].

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Summary of Contents for Ecomposter

Page 1: ...and User Guide Ecomposter Sphere Standard Base and Optional Base Shown With Optional Base System Trading Corporation 450 7th Avenue Suite 2809 New York NY 10123 Phone 800 293 2923 Email customerservic...

Page 2: ...l Base Assembly Step 1 Unpack Optional Base Step 2 Assemble Optional Base Ecomposter User Guide About the Ecomposter Design How the Ecomposter Works How to Use the Ecomposter Before You Begin Filling...

Page 3: ...5 Screw CR3 x 4 M5 Nut S3 x 32 2 White Mid Tabs L1 x 2 Outer Lid L2 x 2 Inner Lid L3 x 1 Key Unpack your Ecomposter and make sure you have the following components to assemble the sphere If you are mi...

Page 4: ...he center of each rivet The pin will slide half way into the rivet Insert the other two S8 pins Use a rubber mallet or block of wood to create a brace Hammer pin into each rivet until flush Adjust mal...

Page 5: ...mer pins into all the rivets in Step 4E Step 3 Place three S2 rivets into the holes in the panel and the side tabs to hold in place Repeat steps B and C to connect the next six panels Components S1 x...

Page 6: ...e Line up the holes in the collar with the holes in the top of the panels Continue to line up the holes in the panels with the holes in the collar and place rivets to hold in place ONLY attach half of...

Page 7: ...rivets along the left side of each panel and hammer until flush Turn the half sphere over Assemble One Half Sphere Continued D E F NOTE Hammer pin until it is flush with the top of the rivet and the r...

Page 8: ...e collar Repeat Steps 2 through 5 to assemble the other half sphere Install Air Tubes A B Step 5 Assemble Other Half Sphere Step 6 Components S7 x 8 LG Air Tube S6 x 8 SM Air Tube S7 x 8 LG Air Tube S...

Page 9: ...Phillips screwdriver secure the pieces together with a CR2 screw and a CR3 nut Lay the four CR1 center ring pieces in position A Assemble Center Ring Step 7 CR1 x 4 Center Ring CR2 x 4 M5 Screw CR3 x...

Page 10: ...ter ring turn ring so that all indents on the side line up with the seam where two panels are joined All white mid tabs fit through openings in the center ring B Position the center ring so the indent...

Page 11: ...nto place Make sure you hammer the pins until they are flush with the top of the rivets A Attach Top Sphere Step 9 Components S2 x 32 Rivets S8 x 64 Pins Position top half sphere so the indents on sid...

Page 12: ...2 x 2 Inner Lid L3 x 1 Key You MUST lift the handles on the outer lid to install to sphere DO NOT LIFT sphere using the handles NOTE If the cover does not turn easily use a Phillips screwdriver to loo...

Page 13: ...standard base had been designed to easily open and close allowing the Ecomposter sphere to roll inside Place the four SB1 base parts next to each other Fit the left side of one piece into the right s...

Page 14: ...es in outside rim of the back two base pieces securing the base to the ground C D 13 of 18 To use the base remove the SB2 pin that holds the base closed Move the front base pieces away from each other...

Page 15: ...a firm level place to work Lay two B1 legs next to each other with the OUTSIDE FACING UP Phillips Screwdriver Tape Measure COMPONENTS TOOLS NEEDED NOTE We have included extra pieces for some of the sm...

Page 16: ...e connectors sit firmly in place C Attach the wheels to the top of each leg The B5 wheel sits on top of the leg and the B4 wheel bracket sits under the leg Line up the holes in both pieces and secure...

Page 17: ...f the compost material maintaining an optimal moisture level As the sphere rotates the air tubes break up and mix newly added materials with older materials Before You Begin Select a site for your Eco...

Page 18: ...50 percent green If you are adding large amounts of material at once add part of it close the lid and turn the sphere Open it again to add more It is important to maintain a balance of green and dry m...

Page 19: ...commend getting a second Ecomposter Establish a composting bucket in your kitchen This will help limit the number of trips needed to the Ecomposter The use of activators can get slow compost heated up...

Page 20: ...s Trading Corporation All rights reserved V4 System Trading Corporation 450 7th Avenue Suite 2809 New York NY 10123 Phone 800 293 2923 Email customerservice ecomposter net Ecomposter Sphere Standard B...

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