Check
Carton
Contents and
Familiarize yourself with
Product. |
Check that carton and
composting drum contain the vent stack (pipe, fittings, roof
flashing and diffusor); peat moss, and rake.
i) Turn drum handle clockwise to
rotate Bio-drumTM for mixing and aeration (Drum rotates
counter-clockwise).
ii) Remove access door and
depress drum stopper, while turning drum handle anti- clockwise to
simulate extraction of compost. (Bio-drumTM rotates
clockwise and drum door remains open).
iii) Plug unit electrical cord
into standard electrical outlet, and feel air movement from the
vent outlet at top left of the unit to ensure the vent system is
working properly.
iv) Pull out compost finishing
drawer (at bottom right of the unit) where the compost drops for
finishing.
v) After the unit has been
plugged in for five minutes, place hand on the floor of the
evaporating chamber (underneath where the drawer was) to check it
is warm to the hand, and the heater and thermostat are functioning
properly.
|
|
|
Space
Required |
The center of the
3" waste pipe needs to be more than 10¼"(26 cm) from
the rear wall (if a Sealand is being installed) and 8" (20.5
cm) from the side.
|
Other
Considerations |
The Sealand is
mounted on a 4 hole floor flange (not supplied) while the
Aquamagic requires a 2 hole flange. A 2 hole floor flange can be
converted to a 4 hole by drilling two extra holes in the flange to
line up with the toilet's mounting bolts.
A Universal Mounting Kit
(available from Sun-Mar) can be used to adapt an existing 2 hole
floor flange to a 4 hole installation.
Complete toilet installation
instructions are included with each toilet.
|
|
|
Installation
Considerations |
When installing the
waste piping from the toilet to the composting unit, the following
considerations should be kept in mind:
i) The piping should be either 45 os or more to the vertical, or at a 2-3 o angle so that the waste travels with the liquid.
ii) Piping should not slope
upwards at any point.
iii) Connections should be snug
so that waste is not encouraged to `hang up' where pipe meets
connector.
iv) If the horizontal travel is
longer than 15-20 feet, a clear-out port (a Y fitting with screw
on end cap) could be installed to provide easy access should it
ever be required.
v) Use a soft sealant for the
connection of the waste piping to the composting unit so that the
composting unit can be moved for servicing or other reasons should
this ever be required.
vi) Insulate piping if unit is to
be used during the winter. (For heavy winter use, the composting
unit will need to be kept warm by enclosing it, insulating the
enclosure, and installing one or two light bulbs within. The
enclosure must not be airtight since the unit must be able to draw
air in. The fan can be turned down by installing a speed control.)
|
|
|
Location
of Piping |
Piping can be
installed up the inside wall, through the wall and up the outside
wall, or up inside the wall. The choice depends on ease of
installation, visibility, and, (especially if the unit is to be
used consistently through a cold winter), the need to keep all
exposed vent piping insulated.
|
Piping
Installation |
Piping and fittings
are of standard 2" vacuum pipe. Additional pipe or fittings
are readily available should you need them.
Because each installation is
different we make the following general recommendations:-
i) Minimize the number of sharp
angles because each reduces vent efficiency. Do not use more than
three 90 o elbows, and try and use 45 o elbows wherever possible.
ii) Do not lead the vent pipe
downwards at any point because this may lead to the vent pipe
being blocked by condensate.
iii) Use a soft sealant for the
connection of the vent stack to the composting unit because at
some time the unit may have to be moved or you may have to access
the fan.
iv) All piping which is subject
to freezing temperatures should be insulated with standard foam
insulation if the toilet is to be used through the winter.
|
Leading
the Vent Stack Through the Roof |
The vent stack should
end 2 feet or more above the roof line so that it is less subject
to air turbulence and downdraft. Where the piping is taken through
the roof, the roof flashing and caulking provided may be used to
seal the installation. Where a new roof is being installed, the
roof flashing should be laid underneath the new roofing material. |
The
Diffusor |
The diffusor provided
with the unit is a simple device to be installed at the top of the
vent stack. The diffusor design encourages updraft, and
discourages wind and weather from going down the vent stack.
Unlike the diffusor, wind turbines may have a tendency to freeze
up in winter.
|
|
|
Overflow
Drain |
The 1" overflow
drain at the side of the "CENTREX" exits to both front
and back. A hose should be connected to either front or back exit
of the drain, and be led to an approved drain facility. The unused
exit of the drain should be capped. (Hose, connector, and cap are
all included with the unit). |
|
|
Rain
Cover |
If the unit sticks
out from under the house, or is installed to the side of the
house, a roof or cover should be constructed to protect the
electrical components from rain. |
