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TROUBLE SHOOTING
The Rota-Loo is a simple system that if maintained, will operate without problems for many years. However,
sometimes things go wrong! This section will help you diagnose and rectify some issues that may arise, and
addresses a few common questions. If in doubt, please call your dealer or contact Rota Loo for help and
advice.
If the Liquid level in the bottom of the Rota-Loo is greater than 50mm deep.
The liquid needs to be drained off. Do this by placing a container under the drain outlet (near the access
door) and removing the cap.
If the Rota-Loo emits an unpleasant odour.
The composting matter is probably too wet. Excess liquid may need to be drained off as above. Check the
fan operation and Turbo vent. Insufficient air flow which may be caused by a failed fan or blocked air piping
(a bird’s nest in the Turbo vent!) will reduce evaporation. Or, if the fan stops, the airflow from the Rota-Loo
may flow up the pedestal bringing what odour there is into the room. Restart the fan (failed power supply
maybe) or replace the fan.
If the Liquid Level is continuously building.
Check the fan, as above. It may be that the airflow is not enough to evaporate the liquids. Or, more heat
is needed for the system to evaporate the liquid properly. A Soltran Module may need to be installed or an
excess liquid handling system should be constructed.
If the turntable won’t rotate.
Check for obstructions. On the RL650 the bins are quite
close to the chamber sides and it may be that a bin has got
caught on a Vent Pod screw that is a little long. The Bins
may not be located on the right part of the carousel as per
the included photo. This would simply require the bins to
be relocated to lock onto the carousel properly.
On models with turntable castors (RL950 and RL2000),
check for salt build up on the base of the chamber as it
may be that salt crystals block the turntable wheel path
- flush with water and drain from the excess liquid outlet.
The turntable hasn’t been rotated and a Bin has become overfilled
.
Should the bin overflow, the Rota-Loo will need to be cleaned out carefully. The overflow bin will need to
be removed and excess waste transferred to the next bin (after emptying). Any overflowed waste solids can
be cleaned out be flushing with water and pumping out the Rota-Loo base (block-off the excess liquid
outlet) to be disposed of properly (a septic pump out truck will take the waste to a proper disposal facility.
There was a power failure during the last few days
.
This will not affect the composting? The heat generated from the composting process is usually
sufficient to maintain the correct temperature in the composting pile. Also, the heat from the
compost will set up a natural draught, which should take away the odours and keep the toilet free
of smell.
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