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Once your Self Contained toilet is installed and you have gone through the initial start-up procedure, follows the
steps outlined below to keep your composting toilet working optimally.
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Even if you only use the toilet for urination then at least one cup of Compost Sure
Green should be added per person per day of use. Add the Compost Sure Green
through the hole under the toilet seat of the Self Contained toilet.
EEvveerryy sseeccoonndd ddaayy before turning the handle, spray 3-4 sprays of Compost Quick
on the surface of the compost. Compost Quick is an enzyme that will speed up the
composting process.
TTuurrnn tthhee hhaannddllee in a clockwise direction to mix and aerate the compost. When mix-
ing, ensure that the drum rotates 6 complete revolutions (36 turns of the handle).
The hole in the drum must be open under the toilet seat, ready to receive waste.
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Miixx to the patented bio-drum to ‘recharge’ the pile. This
will help to ensure your microbe colony stays constant and healthy.
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mbbeerr: Remove the finishing drawer. Rake any solid debris
from the floor of the unit under the drawer (evaporation chamber), paying extra
attention to the two back corners of the unit as this is where debris may accumu-
late. Remove the solid debris.
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m ssccrreeeenn. Spray the drum screen with Compost Quick and let sit for
15 minutes (this will help to loosen the debris if the screen is not too encrusted).
Scrub the screen vigorously with the wire brush. If brushing the screen does not
clear it and liquid is still not draining through the screen, you may have to resort to
having to use a screwdriver or nail to puncture each hole in the drum screen.
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m. When the drum is half full (even with the middle
of the drum hub at the front of the drum) it is time to remove compost. To remove
compost from the drum:
1) Remove the footrest (EXCEL and EXCEL NE).
2) Pull the drum lock button located above the finishing drawer of the Self
Contained toilet.
3) While holding out the white drum lock button, turn the handle in a
counter-clockwise direction for one complete revolution of the drum.
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1. Do NNOOTT add or clean the toilet bowl liner with chemicals. Chemicals will kill the bacteria.
IINNSSTTEEAADD, clean the bowl liner with Compost Quick.
2. Do NNOOTT add plastic, glass, metal, cleaning fluids, cigarettes. Add only waste and bulking material.
3. Kitchen or garden waste are NNOOTT recommended.
4. Do NNOOTT add baby wipes, diapers or feminine paper as they will not compost.
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