BIOLAN 220eco, Instructions For Use Manual

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QUICK COMPOSTER 220

eco 

(EN) Instructions for use

Biolan Quick Composter 220

eco

 is intended for year-round 

composting of kitchen biowaste. The thermally insulated 
composter with an efficient ventilation system quickly 
produces compost. Quick Composter 220

eco

 has been di-

mensioned for the biowaste generated by a single family 
(1–6 people).

Dimensions

volume 

approximately  
220 litres

capacity depending on the amount 
and type of waste 

1–6 people

bottom area 

54 × 54 cm (W x D)

lid area 

73 × 80 cm (W x D)

composter height: 

115 cm

working height: 

102 cm

empty composter weight 

about 30 kg

full composter weight

100-150 kg

weight of lid when opened

 3.5 kg

Diameter of seep liquid hole 

16 mm

Keep these instructions for use!

Warranty

Biolan Quick Composter 220

eco

 has a five-year warranty.

1.  The warranty is valid from the date of purchase and covers 

possible defects in material and workmanship. The warranty 

does not cover any indirect damage.

2.  Biolan Oy reserves the right to either repair or replace dam-

aged parts at its discretion.

3.  Any damage resulting from careless or forcible handling of 

the device, failure to observe the operating instructions, or 

normal wear and tear are not covered by this warranty.

In warranty-related matters, please consult Biolan Oy directly. 

What is the correct temperature 

in composting?

In Quick Composter 220

eco

, the temperature of the 

composting mass varies b10 and +70 de-

grees centigrade. A very common temperature gau-

ge reading is +30 to +40 degrees. The most impor-

tant factor that enables composting to take place is 

to keep the mass from freezing.

1. COMPOSTING PERMITS AND 
REGULATIONS

The permits and regulations applicable to composting vary from 

country to country and municipality to municipality. Consult your 

local municipal environmental authority for the regulations valid 

in your area.

2. CHOOSING CORRECT COMPOSTER 
LOCATION

Place Quick Composter 220

eco

 in a place where you can easily 

take your waste and unload the composter all year round. Set 

the composter up on a firm surface at a location with good drain-

age. Make sure that the composter is level or slightly tilted back-

wards by elevating the front end a bit. 
Quick Composter 220

eco

 is equipped with a seep liquid hole near 

the bottom of the back of the bin to drain any excess liquid. Place 

the composter directly onto the ground so that the soil will ab-

sorb any seep liquid. Alternatively, you can collect the seep liquid 

(see Chapter 2.1).
If the compost mass is unusually wet, seep liquid may also seep 

from under the emptying door (part 15) and from the inlet air 

valve at the front of the composter (part 21).

2.1 Attaching the seep liquid hose and 

draining liquid

Quick Composter 220

eco

 is equipped with a seep liquid hole near 

the bottom of the back of the bin to drain any excess liquid and 

absorb it into the soil. You can collect the seep liquid in a con-

tainer if you like, but this is not mandatory. Remove the rodent 

shield from the seep liquid hole in the bottom edge of the back of 

the composter with a screwdriver, for example. Connect a fabric-

reinforced hose, diameter 16 mm, to the seep liquid hole in the 

bottom edge of the back of the composter. Place the other end 

of the hose in a container located in such a place that the liquid 

will flow downhill. If you want, you can use film-faced plywood to 

make a covered pit for the canister and insulate it on the outside 

(as shown in Figure 9).
You can use any canister made of frost-proof plastic. You can pur-

chase the canister from a retailer or from the Biolan webstore.

3. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 
COMPOSTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING 

For additional instructions on using the compost mass and seep 

liquid as well as troubleshooting, go to www.biolan.com.