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OWNER’S MANUAL

CONTENTS

How Composting
Works

TThhee  SSeellff  CCoonnttaaiinneedd  ttooiilleett
The Patented Bio-Drum
Compost Finishing Drawer
Evaporation Chamber

Inspection

Check for Damage
Whats in the Box
Check for Parts and Functionality
Attaching the Footrest

Installation

EXCEL Rough in Dimensions
COMPACT Rough in Dimensions
SSeellff  CCoonnttaaiinneedd  EElleeccttrriicc  IInnssttaallllaattiioonn
Space requirements
Vent Piping Location
Leading the vent through 
the Roof
Leading the vent through 
the wall
The Diffusor
Drain Installation
Handling Effluent
Electrical Considerations
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Space requirements
Vent Piping Location
Leading the vent through 
the Roof
The Diffusor
Drain Installation
Handling Effluent

Start-Up and Use
Ongoing Toilet Maintenance

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Spring Time Start Up
Winter Use
Removing Compost from the
Bio-Drum
Compost 
Troubleshooting

Compost Too Wet
Waste not Breaking Down
Large Lumps In Drum
Drum Too Full
Flies Present

Mechanical 
Troubleshooting

Urine Odor In Washroom
Occasional Urine Odor Outside
Sewage Odor when drum turns
Fan Noisy
Fan Not Working
Liquid Buildup/
Lack of Evaporation
Liquid Overflow
Heating System Not Working
Liquid In Finishing Drawer
Drum Will Not Turn
Drum Door Not Opening/
Closing

Basic Instructions

Composting Toilet
Accessories

Compact Specifications

Excel Specifications

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Summary of Contents for Excel CSEL-01001

Page 1: ...quid containment odours and solid end products in both residential and cottage use RATED CAPACITY Residential Continuous Use EXCEL 3 Adults or a family of 5 or EXCLE NE Units 2 Adults or families of 3...

Page 2: ...hite 115 V CSEL 01001 230 Excel Bone 230 V CSEL 01001W 230 Excel White 230 V CSNL 01101B Excel NE Bone CSNL 01101W Excel NE White CSEM 01400B Compact Bone CSEM 01400WB Compact White CSEM 01400BB Compa...

Page 3: ...on n Space requirements Vent Piping Location Leading the vent through the Roof The Diffusor Drain Installation Handling Effluent Start Up and Use Ongoing Toilet Maintenance 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 7 5...

Page 4: ...res below 55 F 13 C additional heat is required if the composting toilet will be used continually or frequently If used for intermittent cottage application 3 4 weekends throughout the cold season no...

Page 5: ...provides the necessary mass to maintain good compost and allows easy aeration of the compost by simply turning the drum Excess liquid will exit through a screen in the bottom of the drum into the eva...

Page 6: ...s s iis s h ho ow w y yo ou u w wiillll r ro ot ta at te e t th he e d dr ru um m d du ur riin ng g r re eg gu ulla ar r o op pe er ra at tiio on n ii Pull the drum locker button located under the foo...

Page 7: ...Installation EXCEL and EXCEL NE ROUGH IN DIMENSIONS COMPACT ROUGH IN DIMENSIONS 5...

Page 8: ...s exposed to the outside or in a non heated space should be insulated if using the unit during cold weather 3 INSTALL VENT SO THAT IT TERMINATES 24 30 ABOVE HIGHEST PEAK OF THE ROOF 4 If you will be i...

Page 9: ...pipe The diffusor design encourages updraft and discourages wind and weather from going down the vent stack We do not recommend installing anything else on the top of the vent as it could impede the...

Page 10: ...nds THERE SHOULD BE NO HORIZONTAL SECTIONS OF VENT 3 INSTALL VENT SO THAT IT TERMINATES 24 30 ABOVE HIGHEST PEAK OF THE ROOF If the vent is being installed on a steeply pitched roof where snow shear m...

Page 11: ...usor design encourages updraft and discourages wind and weather from going down the vent stack We do not recommend installing anything else on the top of the vent as it could impede the venting Unlike...

Page 12: ...seat The Self Contained toilet is now ready for use Step 4 For electric units only The fan will run continuoulsy 24 hours per day 120 Volt Use Plug it in to a three prong electrical outlet 240 Volt Us...

Page 13: ...be open under the toilet seat ready to receive waste A Ad dd d o on ne e s sc co oo op p o of f M Miic cr ro ob be e M Miix x to the patented bio drum to recharge the pile This will help to ensure yo...

Page 14: ...d for 3 4 weekends throughout the winter season then it is considered occasional use All of the same considerations should be taken with these units to winterize them When the temperature dips below 5...

Page 15: ...e counter clockwise until the handle hits a hard stop Open the drawer and use your rake to level the com post Compost should now be allowed to rest in the drawer for 3 4 weeks to finish the composting...

Page 16: ...We do not recommend adding kitchen or garden scraps 1 To eliminate flies you can use any pesticide that is used on your garden Pesticides used for garden use are not anti bacterial so are safe to use...

Page 17: ...t is installed above the peak of the roof If not extend the vent Guide wires may be necessary 2 Add lime to the evaporation chamber as much as you think necessary You will have to rake more often if y...

Page 18: ...through the overflow drain by tipping the unit up make sure overflow is hooked up first 1 Rake peat moss away from the safety drains This is the build up area If drains are still clogged proceed to s...

Page 19: ...ions are included with the replacement part Check fuse located on the electric box to ensure that it is functioning correctly If the wire in the fuse is chared or broken Replace the fuse Rotate EXCEL...

Page 20: ...ift the toilet seat Turn the handle 3 revolutions to bring the drum screen to the top of the drum Access can be gained by reaching through the hole under the toilet seat Spray the drum screen with Com...

Page 21: ...Sun Mar composting toilet and toilet systems Microbe Mix also contains citronella to discourage insects 5 50 00 0g g 1 16 6 o oz z jja ar r w wiit th h s sc co oo op p Bulking material containing a m...

Page 22: ...16 Aluminum Sheet 26 Nylon Drive Gear 7 Compact Drum 17 Thermostat 27 Fan Motor Kit 8 Drum Locker Release 18 Heating Element 28 Toilet Seat Screw 9 Front Bearing Plate 19 Electric Box E Elle ec ct tr...

Page 23: ...ment Electric 20 Nylon Drive Gear 5 Plastic Drum Door 13 Electric Box Electric 21 EXCEL Top 6 EXCEL Tank 14 Thermostat Assembly Electric 22 Fan Assembly Electric 7 Footrest Channel 15 Emergency Drain...

Page 24: ...ge or failure resulting from failure of the purchaser to follow normal operating procedure outlined in the Owner s Manual or in any other printed instructions 4 Labour and service charges incurred in...

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