Sun-Mar CENTREX 3000 series Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

The CENTREX 3000 Toilet 

The Patented Bio-Drum 
Compost Finishing Drawer 
Evaporation Chamber 
The Collection Chamber 

How Composting Works 
 
What’s In the Box? 
Parts and Functionality 
Installation FAQ 
Rough-In Diagrams 
Installation Specifications

 

   CENTREX 3000  
   CENTREX 3000 NE 

   Space Required and Other       
   Considerations

 

 

Vent Pipe Installation

 

   CENTREX 2000  
Collection Chamber Installation 
   CENTREX 2000 NE (Non-Electric)

 

Inlet Coupling 
Diffuser Installation 
 
Drain Installation 
Effluent Handling 
Installing The Waste Pipe 
 
Initial Start-Up and Use 
Basic Instructions and Ongoing Toilet 
Maintenance  
Removing Compost From The Bio 
Drum

 

Seasonal Usage and Spring Start-Up 
Winter Use 

 
 







 








 







 



 
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Compost Troubleshooting 

    Compost Too Wet 
    Waste Not Breaking Down 
    Lumps In Drum 
    Drum Too Full 
    Strong Odor 
    Flies Present

 

 
Mechanical Troubleshooting 
   

Urine Odor in Washroom 

   Occasional Urine Odor Outside 
   Fan Noisy 
   Fan Not Working 
   Liquid Build-Up In Evaporation Chamber 
   Liquid Overflow 
   Heating System not Working/  
   Lack of evaporation 
   Liquid in Finishing Drawer 
   Drum Will Not Turn 
   Drum Door Not Opening/ Closing  
   Properly

    

 
CENTREX 2000 Explosion Diagram 
     

Wiring Diagram/ Electrical  

     Specifications 

 
Composting Toilet Accessories 
 
   
 

 

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Do NOT stand on the toilet. 

Electric toilets must be installed so 
that electrical components in the base 
of the toilet are protected from rain, 
flooding and melting snow. 

Do NOT power wash electric toilets. 

Using metal tools for cleaning 
purposes will damage the toilet.  

Summary of Contents for CENTREX 3000 series

Page 1: ...ACITY Residential Continuous Use Certified to NSF ANSI Standard 41 CENTREX 3000 6 Adults CENTREX 3000 NE 5 Adults Standard 41 Certified for liquid containment Weekend Vacation Use odors and solid end...

Page 2: ...Models for which the manual applies CCEB 02510 Centrex 3000 115V CCNB 02540 Centrex 3000 NE CCEB 02515 Centrex 3000 230V...

Page 3: ...3 3 4 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 11 12 13 13 Compost Troubleshooting Compost Too Wet Waste Not Breaking Down Lumps In Drum Drum Too Full Strong Odor Flies Present Mechanical Troubleshooting Urine...

Page 4: ...he handle in a clock wise direction Compost will drop automatically into the collection chamber with SUN MAR s unique Autoflow technology Compost can be removed from the drum by pulling out the white...

Page 5: ...heat is required if the composting toilet will be used continually or frequently If used for intermittent cottage application 3 4 weekends throughout the cold season no additional heat is required The...

Page 6: ...r This is how you will remove compost during regular operation see page 12 4 After the toilet has been plugged in for ten minutes remove the compost finishing drawer at the bottom front of the toilet...

Page 7: ...of the roof to prevent downdraft 7 How will I secure the stack if I need go to 24 30 inches above the peak of the roof Guy wires These should be available at your local hardware store you may have al...

Page 8: ...CENTREX 3000 ROUGH IN DIMENSIONS 5...

Page 9: ...ating element circuit which is intended to protect the fuse and is located on the electric box CENTREX 3000 NE Non Electric Space Required and other Installation Considerations 1 Ensure that the unit...

Page 10: ...oing so will prevent the toilet from operating odorlessly All connections in the vent pipe should be sealed Use silicone caulking to seal the connection between the vent and the composting toilet A se...

Page 11: ...e toilet from operating odorlessly All connections in the vent pipe should be sealed Use silicone caulking to seal connections closest to the toilet and PVC glue to seal any others The vent stack shou...

Page 12: ...cessitate clamping the drain to the floor in some installations Fig 4 Effluent Handling The following are possible options to take care of the liquid Feed into a lined pit filled with gravel and sand...

Page 13: ...toilets only The fan should run continuously 24 hours per day when installed in a primary residence 120 Volt Use Plug in to a three pronged electrical outlet 240 Volt Use The toilet must use a main p...

Page 14: ...scoop tablespoon of Microbe Mix to the Bio drum to recharge the pile This will help to ensure your microbe colony stays constant and healthy Every three months Rake the evaporation chamber Remove the...

Page 15: ...depression in the drum When the button is pulled the bar is pulled out of the depression which allows the drum to turn counter clockwise Turn the handle counter clockwise While holding the drum lock...

Page 16: ...nces to the toilet Occasional Winter Use If the toilet will be used for 3 4 weekends throughout the winter season it is considered occasional use All of the same considerations should be taken with th...

Page 17: ...only half full or less Rotate compost thoroughly to aerate and add compost accelerant Compost Quick and Microbe Mix Do NOT let drum get above 1 2 full This will lead to lack of aeration and the possib...

Page 18: ...ent so it goes above the highest peak of the roof Occasional Urine Odor Outside CENTREX 3000 NE 1 Vent stack not installed above peak of roof 2 If vent stack is installed above roof line natural obstr...

Page 19: ...is the build up area If drains are still clogged proceed to step 3 3 Use a wire to poke blockage out of the drain assembly A brown spot may be visible through the opaque assembly Drain all liquid thro...

Page 20: ...te the drum until the drum screen is visible through the opening where the blank fan plate was located Spray the drum screen with Compost Quick let sit for 30 45 minutes then thoroughly scour with lon...

Page 21: ...11 Power Cord 12 Insulation Electric 13 Heating Element and Aluminum Sheet 14 Centrex 3000 Heating Tray 15 Centrex 3000 Tank 16 Collection Bin Bottom 17 Drum Locker Assembly 18 Drum Bearing Strip 19 C...

Page 22: ...Blue s mix enriches compost with organic carbon and also provides drainage of excess liquid ensuring compost remains aerobic and odor free 30 Litre 8 Gallon Bag DC Vent Kit Kit required for conversion...

Page 23: ...Fax 905 332 1315 Customer Service 1 888 341 0782 Ext 218 E mail compost sun mar com www sun mar com 600 Main St 5370 South Service Rd Tonawanda N Y Burlington ON 14150 0888 L7L 5L1 U S A CANADA PO MAN...

Page 24: ...Rd Burlington Ontario L7L 5L1 Canada WARRANTY SUN MAR Corp warrants the original purchaser that this toilet is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal house or cottage use SUN MAR C...

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