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BIOLAN COMPOSTER 220
1.1 Technical specifications
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volume 220 l
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for 1–6 persons, depending on the amount and type of
waste
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bottom size 61 x 61 cm, cover size 75 x 79 cm (w x d)
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height of the composter 120 cm
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operating height 105 cm
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weight of an empty composter 32 kg
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weight of a full composter 100–150 kg
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weight of the cover when opening 3,5 kg
1. Location of the composter
Place the Biolan composter in a location, where waste can be
easily taken all year round. A recommendable place is, for exam-
ple, by the gate next to the waste bin.
Place the composter on a firm surface in a location where water
will not gather. The bottom of the composter is fitted with an exit
hole for possible excessive seep liquid. This is why the Biolan
Composter should be placed on the ground surface. If the com-
poster is placed onto tiling or stone paving, the tile or the stone
at the seep liquid hole shall be removed. If the compost mass is
exceptionally wet, some seep liquid can run out from under the
emptying door (part 3) or it can seep through the air valves in the
front wall (parts 11 and 12).
If you want to place the Biolan Composter, for example, in a
storehouse, you can insert a hose connector into the seep liquid
hole and connect to it a hose, which goes to, for example, a floor
drain or a canister. Measure the diameter of the seep liquid hole
and choose a connector, that is slightly bigger, to ensure proper
attachment of the connector.
Typically in Finland:
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the composter for domestic waste must be thermally in-
sulated, equipped with a cover and protected against ro-
dents
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in some municipalities it is required that the municipal en-
vironmental authority or the refuse disposal company be
notified of composting domestic waste
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garden waste may only be composted in a composter, in
a board frame or in a pile.
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the compost must be looked after so that no harm is
caused to people’s health or to the environment
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the composter must not be placed closer than 15 metres
to a well or 5 metres to the border of a neighbour without
the neighbour’s consent.
Permissions and regulations applying to composting
The permissions and regulations applying to the composting naturally vary from country to country, but also different municipali-
ties may apply different regulations. Consult your local municipal environmental authority for the regulations valid in your own
municipality.
The part numbers following the components refer to the parts
list on page 2. The product number in turn refers to a specific
Biolan product presented on page 7.
What is a good biowaste bin like?
A good biowaste bin is dimensioned according to the amount
of waste created. A bowl by the kitchen sink may be sufficient
for two persons, whereas a family with children may require a
waste bin of 10 litres. It is good, if the vessel has a cover, but
it must not be airtight.
To bind moisture and make emptying of the vessel easier, put
a layer of Biolan Compost and Toilet Bulking Material on the
bottom of the vessel. As an alternative, you can also use a
piece of soft paper, newspaper or an egg crate.
Also biodegradable bags can be used. The bag, however, de-
composes in the composter more slowly than kitchen waste
and therefore the contents of the bag shall be poured into
the composter separately. In a closed bag, the waste starts
to decay.
The Biolan Composter is an efficient unit for the year-round composting of kitchen waste. Thanks to the thermo-insulated
structure and the patented ventilation system, ready compost is processed rapidly. The wonder of composting can be moni-
tored in the thermometer and through the emptying doorway. The composter is dimensioned for the waste of one family.
