6.10
(I) HIGH TEMPERATURE (MORE THAN 65ºC) AND HIGH MOISTURE
If temperatures are high and the material is wet there can be a smell of manure, rubbish or rotten
food which is indicating that there is not enough oxygen in the biological process.
Make sure fan is functioning properly.
Remove and clean the ventilation filter and check the airflow.
Make sure that the outlet cover / bag is tight on the outlet.
Check that the airflow is functioning well through the biofilter (if installed).
Note! Without the fan functioning properly and ventilation
being kept clean the biological process will not work! Clean
ventilation regularly!
Lower wait time.
Increase number of rotations.
Carefully add more sawdust 5-20%.
Increase fan-speed.
6.11
RESETTING THE COMPOSTER
The above measures are for stabilising the composter in case of an emergency. When the
conditions return to normal the setting on the control panel also should be set to what is normal
for the composter in question.
Emtpy the biofilter
using the ball valve
when necessary!