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Liquid
Overflow
(Cont’d)
Heating
System Not
Working
Liquid in
Finishing
Drawer
Drum Will Not
Turn
Drum Door Not
Opening/ Closing
Properly
Overflow drain not
hooked up
Unit tipped forward
Test to determine
whether failure has
occurred
Thermostat Failure
Heating Element Failure
Blown fuse
(some 230V units
ONLY)
Drum Screen Clogged
Set screw securing han-
dle to shaft has broken
Steel roll-pin securing
gear wheel to shaft has
broken
Drum too full
Hinges Stuck
Connect overflow safety drain
Check and ensure that the unit is level.
Pull finishing drawer out and put your hand in the
evaporation chamber (NOT in the liquid). If there is
no warmth rising from the floor of the unit, your
heating system is not working. It is most commonly
the thermostat that has failed. If you notice a lack
of evaporation, but there is still warmth in the heat-
ing chamber, see “Liquid Build up” for solutions.
Have your serial number ready and call SUN-MAR for
a replacement. (Detailed instructions are included
with the replacement part)
If the insulation behind the electric box is moist or
discolored, or heating does not work after the new
thermostat has been connected, then the heating
element has failed.
Have your serial number ready and call SUN-MAR for
a replacement. (Detailed instructions are included
with the replacement part)
Check fuse located on the electric box to ensure that
it is functioning correctly. If the wire in the fuse is
chared or broken. Replace the fuse.
Rotate EXCEL drum 180 ° so that the drum screen
is on top - you will just be able to see the edge of it
if you take out the bowl liner.
Remove the COMPACT finishing drawer. The drum
screen is located on the bottom of the drum behind
the dreawer
Remove the finishing drawer. The drum screen is
located on the bottom of the patented Bio-drum, to
the left of the drawer opening. Scrub drum screen
with a wire brush.
Drill out set screw and replace, or have your serial
number ready and call SUN-MAR for a handle
replacement kit (instructions included).
Have your serial number ready and call SUN-MAR for
a replacement Small Gear Kit.
Spray hinges with Compost Quick. Scrub hinges with
toothbrush or other soft nylon bristled brush.
Evaporation will slow during damp
weather, make sure drain hose is
installed.
A ground fault interrupter circuit is
recommended to protect your Self
Contained Toilet from power surges
that could cause your heating system
to malfunction.
Your thermostat and fan are the two
constantly moving parts on the unit,
and so are the most likely to fail.
Both are easy to replace.
If you ever remove the unit from the
bathroom for cleaning, DO NOT use a
water hose around the base of the
unit.
Power surges can cause the fuse to
blow. If this is a possibility in your
area, a serge protector is recom-
mended.
Scrub drum screen with a wire brush.
Drum should never be more than 1/2
full.
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