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ROTATION OF CHAMBERS
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Your first rotation of the chambers
The Clivus Multrum composting toilet chambers will need to be changed on a regular basis. A suf-
ficient number of chambers must be purchased to allow the ‘Out
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of
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service’ chamber a
minimum
5 months;
depending on climate, from the time they are disconnected from the waste chute.
1. Prepare a new ‘In
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service’ chamber for use (
refer to Step 5: Installing the Compost Chamber
).
2. Pour a small bucket of bulking agent (clean mulch) down the pedestal to cover up the waste
pile
.
It is important to observe safety procedures when dealing with
fresh human waste. Please ensure you wear protective clothing
(gloves and old clothes). Do not attempt to move the chambers on
your own.
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Extra Chamber/s
An ‘Out of Service chamber should be put in a warm sheltered position with the Air Intake
Cap attached to the lid and one to the base. (Image below)
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Removal of Compost
The pile should have reduced in size to about 20% of its original size and contain a maximum
of 75% moisture. This ‘humus’ must then be disposed of as per the local health department
regulations. This normally means digging the humus into the soil and covering with at least
100mm of soil.
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Returning a Chamber to Service
1. Ensure all hose and vent connections are clear.
2. Prepare the ‘In
-
service’ chamber for use (refer to
Step 5: Installing the Compost
Chamber
)
.
If the ‘Out
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of
-
service’ chamber is to be placed away from the Main Vent assembly, you will
need to dig a small second trench (20 x 20 x 20cms) to allow residual liquid to exit the
chamber. Connect the second liquid drain hose from the chamber to the trench and turn the
valve to the open position.
