11
Completion
Completion
STEP 12:
Positioning the Assembly
Carefully tip the unit onto its support frame.
Then attach the door to the unit.
Your Compact ComposTumbler is now completely
assembled and ready to use. Read your operating
instructions manual, "How to Make Superior Compost,"
carefully before starting your first batch of compost.
STEP 11:
Struts & Braces Assembly
Select:
g
1 Drum and Frame Leg Assembly
g
2 Struts (item 23)
g
2 Braces (item 21)
g
6 Bolts,
1
/
4
" x 1
1
/
2
" (item 33)
g
1 Bolts,
1
/
4
" x
3
/
4
" (item 34)
g
7
1
/
4
" Lockwashers (item 35)
g
7
1
/
4
" Nuts (item 36)
Note: The hole near the middle
of a Strut is for attaching the
Braces as shown. Make sure the
Strut is properly positioned so you do
not need to disassemble it later.
A.
Position the flattened face of one Strut against the
inside of the Drive Assembly and secure it with a
1
/
4
" x 1
1
/
2
" Bolt,
1
/
4
" Lockwasher and
1
/
4
" Nut.
Repeat for the other Strut.
B.
Push a
1
/
4
" x 1
1
/
2
" Bolt through the hole near the end of a Frame Leg and position the end
of the Strut over the Bolt as well. Next, place the end of one Brace over the Bolt and against
the inside of the Strut and secure it with a
1
/
4
" Lockwasher and
1
/
4
" Nut. On the opposite
side, attach the other Strut and Brace similarly.
C.
Attach the second Brace to the top of the first Brace using the
1
/
4
" x
3
/
4
" Bolt, a
1
/
4
" Lockwasher and
1
/
4
" Nut. Then secure the ends of the upper Brace to the insides
of the Struts using
1
/
4
" x 1
1
/
2
" Bolts,
1
/
4
" Lockwashers and
1
/
4
" Nuts.
