NATURE LOO CLASSIC 850, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...CLASSIC 850 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Ecoflo Wastewater Management Pty Ltd IMNL 008 151121 ...

Page 2: ...S IN THE BOX 3 TOOLS REQUIRED 3 CLASSIC 850 SCHEMATICS 4 INSTALLATION 5 POWERING YOUR FAN 12 EXCESS LIQUID ABSORPTION TRENCH 12 COMPOSTING ACCELERATORS 13 CARE MAINTENANCE 14 ROTATION OF CHAMBERS 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 PRODUCT COMPONENT WARRANTY 18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 19 APPENDIX 1 20 ...

Page 3: ...ation Dektite if DWV vent pipe will penetrate the roof You will also require the following materials for the Excess Fluid Absorption Trench check with your local Authority 2 0m length of 100mm diameter agricultural pipe 2 0m x 0 5m synthetic or Hessian geotextile mat 0 30 cubic metre 20 mm Aggregate 50mm PVC pipe to connect the hose to the agricultural pipe OR Purchase a Drain Kit from Ecoflo WHAT...

Page 4: ...0 SCHEMATICS If you are planning to excavate an area under the house for the compost chambers please ensure the area is well drained and any retaining walls are built to the satisfaction of the local authority Vent Installation Option 1 Vent Installation Option 2 Optional ...

Page 5: ... the pedestal to go before cutting the hole The usual position for pedestals is centred between side walls NOTE Due to the pedestals being man made the distance to the centre may vary from 245 to 255mm Please check before cutting the hole STEP 2 POSITION THE WASTE CHUTE A 240mm hole must be cut in the toilet room floor to accommodate the waste chute 1 2 ...

Page 6: ... there is a floor joist water pipe or electrical wiring under the area you are going to cut View from under floor NOTE If there is a joist in the way either reposition the waste hole OR install trimmer joists to each end of the cut joist and fix all connections with galvanised framing anchors with 4 nails each leg refer to diagram below 3 4 ...

Page 7: ... IMNL 008 151121 Page 7 STEP 3 INSTALL THE WASTE CHUTE First ensure the pad or ground level on which the In service chamber will reside is at its final level beneath the toilet room Insert the chute into the hole Mark position 1 5 3 6 4 2 ...

Page 8: ...ceeds 1200mm floor to floor you will require additional lengths of chute fixed together with small stainless steel self tapping screws below the flange of the additional waste chute As the chute joints are tappered the top waste chute must be inserted through the toilet room floor first with additional waste chutes added from below ...

Page 9: ... IMNL 008 151121 Page 9 STEP 4 INSTALL THE WHEELS STEP 5 INSTALL THE COMPOST CHAMBER 1 Add 50mm Bulking Agent to the Chamber 2 Connect the lid to the waste chute position the chamber under the lid then hook the bungee loops around the lid ...

Page 10: ... Air is drawn down the toilet pedestal through the compost chamber and out the vent pipe Fan and Vent Pipe Installation Details The fan is IP68 rated so will not be effected by moisture Do not glue the fan housing to the DWV fittings Fan in housing 100mm Pipe 100mm Pipe T Junction Moisture Trap L I T Reducer 100 50mm Slotted Pipe Connector Slotted Pipe Connector Flexible Air Pipe Flexible Air Pipe...

Page 11: ... Ecoflo Wastewater Management Pty Ltd IMNL 008 151121 Page 11 STEP 7 CONNECT THE FLEXIBLE AIR HOSE AND EXCESS FLUID HOSE TO THE CHAMBERS 1 2 Classic 850 Chamber Breather Outlet ...

Page 12: ... is kept on hand at all times particularly after a year of use Shop fans and solar ecoflo com au products fans and solar Solar Power Refer to Solar Panel Installation Manual EXCESS LIQUID ABSORPTION TRENCH An Absorption Trench Kit is available Please see Appendix 1 Alternatively if your council allows you may wish to construct your own Absorption Trench The Liquid Drain Hose should run into either...

Page 13: ...a daily or weekly basis The bulking agent can be added through the pedestal We do NOT recommend the use of Sawdust as it creates an anaerobic condition within the chamber Cypress cedar or eucalypt wood shavings due to their antimicrobial properties Sugar cane mulch as it makes using the mixer difficult Nature Flush Enzymes A 125ml bottle of enzyme concentrate is supplied with the toilet Please ref...

Page 14: ... toilet after every solid use MONTHLY Inspect the In service chamber depends on usage prepare another In service chamber for use once the chamber becomes full refer to Rotation of Chambers page 15 Check vent pipe remove any foreign matter Check the fan is operating Check that system is draining correctly 6 MONTHS Remove and clean fan Shop consumables at ecoflo com au products consumables ...

Page 15: ...er up the waste pile before removing the full chamber Extra Chamber s The Out of Service chamber should be put in a warm position with the Air Intake Cap attached to threaded connector and the dust plug attached to the camlock Removal of Compost The pile should have reduced in size to approximately 20 of its original size and contain a maximum of 75 moisture This humus must then be disposed of as ...

Page 16: ...ber and thoroughly flush out the contents of the liquid chamber ANTIBIOTICS AND DISINFECTANTS WILL SLOW DOWN OR STOP THE PROCESS Restart the composting by reintroducing microorganisms In many of these situations Nature Flush Enzymes will help solve inefficient composting by breaking down the solids and thereby speeding up decomposition THE OUT OF SERVICE CHAMBER IS COMPOSTING TOO SLOWLY This may h...

Page 17: ... THE ODOUR FROM THE IN SERVICE CHAMBER IS UNPLEASANT If this is not caused by a failed fan blockage in the vent pipe liquid drain hose or Fitting Please see the In service chamber is filling too quickly section for how to resolve this problem THE POWER HAS FAILED RESULTING IN TOILET ROOM ODOURS Cover the pedestal with cling film until the power is restored If you are connected to mains power consi...

Page 18: ...rchaser to follow normal installation and operating procedures outlined in the manual or in any other printed instructions supplied with the system Labour and service charges incurred in the removal and replacement of any parts found defective under this warranty Items subject to a dispute where photographic evidence is inconclusive must be sent prepaid to Ecoflo The cost will be reimbursed by Eco...

Page 19: ...complete the table as you rotate your chambers Model Classic 850 Date First Put into Service _____ _____ ________ The Out of service chamber must compost for a minimum of 6 months from the date it was first rotated Out of service Date chambers were last rotated Wear protective clothing including gloves and eyewear when servicing rotating or emptying chambers ...

Page 20: ... Ecoflo Wastewater Management Pty Ltd IMNL 008 151121 Page 20 APPENDIX 1 See Excess Liquid Absorption Trench page 12 ...

Page 21: ...Ltd IMNL 008 151121 Page 21 Proudly Designed and Assembled in Australia by Ecoflo Wastewater Management Ecoflo Wastewater Management Pty Ltd www ecoflo com au www natureloo com au Phone 1300 138 182 07 3889 6144 Email info ecoflo com au ...

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