BIOLAN NATURUM
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1. Biolan Stone Composter The Biolan Stone Composter is intended for the composting of domestic and gar den waste in a detached house or holiday home Thanks to its large size it is well suited to the composting of garden waste and toilet waste from a summer cottage Biolan Stone Composter having the colour of natural stone merges well with its sur roundings and is well suited even to small yards Product number red granite 70573100 grey granite 70573200 Composter Biolan 220 and 550 Biolan Composters are suitable for year round composting of domestic garden and toilet waste The thermal insulation ensures that the Composter continues operating ef ficiently even during the cold of winter Composter Biolan 220 product number green 70579000 grey 70579200 Composter Biolan 550 product number green 70573400 grey 70576600 Visit www biolan fi for the most recent product information About the guarantee The Biolan Naturum is guaranteed for three years 1 The guarantee is valid from the date of purchase and covers pos sible defects in material and workmanship The guarantee does not cover any indirect damage 2 Biolan Oy retains the right to decide about repairing or replacing damaged parts at its discretion 3 Any damage resulting from careless or forcible handling of the device from failure to observe the operating instructions or from normal wear will not be covered by this guarantee For ma2. 8 The other end of both wires is adjustable 4 11 Some liquid leaks on the floor Any liquid ending up in the drum may leak onto the floor from under the jacket at the front edge of the unit e check that the drain trap is not blocked As necessary clean it with crystallised sodium and warm water e check that all users of the unit have understood the significance of the separating flap Add bulking material to absorb the excess liquid 4 12 Insects If the toilet unit is infested with for example flies e empty the emptying receptacle into a compost and then wash it e do away with any flying insects in the toilet space using pyrethrin based spray Repeat the treatment daily until flying insects no longer can be spotted Repeat the cure immediately if insects reappear in the space e aside from the spray also use an insecticide that shall be mixed with water Make a mixture of half a litre of the insecticide and mix it with the mass The liquid pesticide can also be mixed with the peat bedding The treatment shall be repeated once a week until the insects no longer appear e consult your local garden centre to select a suitable pyrethrin based product e start using granulated Naturum Bulking Material instead of Bio lan Peat e check that when natural ventilation is applied the ventilation pipe is routed from the toilet unit straight to the roof and that it extends above the roof ridge If the ventilation pipe is not s
3. Biolan accessories Biolan Biowaste Bag 40 A biodegradable bag to be placed in the inner receptacle of the toilet which can be composted Capacity about 40 litres Roll of 30 bags Product number 707722001 Biolan Peat Biolan Peat is clean white non fertilised or limed sphagnum peat It is naturally sour Bi olan Peat is suitable for for example storing root crop use as soil conditioner and use in an evaporating pan for seep liguid or as bedding Package size a bag of 70 litres Product number 55544200 6 BIOLAN TE A O ee ae N A Biolan PeatSoil Biolan PeatSoil is a naturally fertilised mixture of compost soil and peat It can can be used as first charge in the Biolan Naturum Package size 50 litres BIOLAN PUUTARHAN TURVEMULT Product number 55543500 Biolan Compostmixer The Biolan Compostmixer is made of glass fibre reinforced propene so it neither corrodes nor oxidises even over time The Biolan Com postmixer offers effortless mixing of the compost Product number 70575200 10 Biolan Garden Composter The Biolan Garden Composter is intended for the composting of domestic garden and toilet waste in a detached house or a holiday home Its large hinged cover makes the filling of the composter easier The hermetic structure and adjustable air exchange prevent the compost mass from drying and reduce the need for maintenance Product number green 70572000 grey 70576700
4. Adjustment under heat shrink tubing up per picture Heat shrink tubing removed lower picture 4 Problems that may occur 4 1 Odour If odour problems occur e check that there is no liquid on the bottom of the drum If there is some liquid ensure that all users of the toilet have understood the operation and purpose of the flap Add bulking material to absorb the excess liquid e check that the ventilation of the toilet is operational Natural ven tilation make sure that the ventilation pipe routed from the toilet unit to the roof is straight and extends above the roof ridge If the ventilation pipe is not straight or does not extend above the roof ridge you can repair the installation or improve the ventila tion by installing a separate Exhaust Ventilator see Accessories on page 6 If the property is equipped with mechanical extract ventilation the Naturum is connected to this system See point 1 2 3 e any devices that affect the pressure of the inside air such as a fireplace or a roof or stove extract fan may impair the natural ventilation by causing vacuum inside the Naturum To avoid this ensure a sufficient supply of replacement air so that the replace ment air is never routed via the Naturum 4 2 Condensed water If water leaks from the ventilation pipe to the toilet e check that the ventilation pipe of the toilet is properly insulated in the cold space If the pipe is not insulated insulate it later if necess
5. PP 46 connector sleeve of ventilation pipe 28575030 PP 47 pipe bracket white 18704055 PP 48 flexible ventilation pipe white 19704025 PPSI In addition to the components illustrated in the components picture the package includes drum gasket 640 mm 19719030 EPDM drum gasket 190 mm 19709035 EPDM drum gasket 95 mm 19709040 EPDM chipboard screw 5x20 A2 20703120 RST fender washer A2 M6 20060003 RST drum brush 270 mm 20080027 AL PP drum brush 170 mm 20080028 AL PP quick reference instruction plate 2 5 6004 PAPER user manual Finnish Swedish 27719010 PAPER user manual in 10 languages ex 27719020 PAPER port products only first charge 70562400 PACKAGE PE Spare parts sales dealers and the Biolan online shop at www biolan fi 2 Parts drawing Fig 1 1 Planning and installation Install the Biolan Naturum at a level position on the floor Do not attach the toilet unit to the floor Finely adjust the position using the adjustable shoes under the unit s front edge The toilet unit is eguipped with connectors for drainage and ventila tion When designing observe explicitly whether the liguid needs to be gathered into a collecting tank or a treatment facility the ventila tion of the sewer and the thermal insulation of the ventilation and drain systems in cold spaces The method for post treating the solid waste should also be care fully planned to
6. cases sufficient for summerhouses as this is sufficiently light to carry into the forest or to spread its contents on the plants In year round use 3 cubic metres i e 3000 litres should be consid ered as the minimum volume for a family of four Then the tank that is used with Naturum must be emptied on average once a year The tank should be fitted with a 200 mm pipe which is extended by 50 70 cm above the ground surface The pipe shall be closed with a threaded cover equipped with a rubber gasket It is recommended to branch a ventilation pipe from the pipe routed into the tank to a place where the possible smell of urine causes the least nuisance Tn Al Liguids rich in nutrients must not be allowed to enter UNE the soil as they cause an excessively concentrated nu trient load en nn nf 2 Use and maintenance of the Naturum Use and maintain the Naturum in accordance with the instructions This makes the use and maintenance of the toilet more pleasant When using the unit for the first few times verify that your own seat ing distance and habits are suitable for it Also instruct your guests on how the toilet should be used The Naturum is intended for composting all types of toilet waste including toilet paper But do not put into the toilet anything that could hamper post treat ment of the toilet waste such as e debris sanitary towels e chemicals lime e detergents washing water e ash cigarette butts
7. enable easier servicing of the unit 1 1 Space reguirement of the toilet When planning the location for the Naturum toilet make sure to reserve sufficient space for its operation and maintenance as well as for routing of the ventilation pipe and drained liguids The rec ommended minimum floor area reguired for installation of the unit perpendicular to the wall is 80 cm x 140 cm but if set at an angle in a corner 130 cm x 130 cm 1 1 1 Taking through the doorway It is possible to take the Naturum through a doorway at least 67 cm wide without dismantling provided that it is first turned onto its side With its front jacket removed the unit can be taken through a 65 cm wide doorway or if disassembled into two parts even through a 55 cm wide doorway Fig 1 1 1 2 Removal of the front jacket e Undo the 7 attachment screws of the jacket e Remove the lever from the separating flap by pulling the lever straight off the unit e Depress the pedal and pull off the jacket Reassemble in the reverse order 1 1 3 Disassembling into two parts e Remove the front jacket as described above e Loosen the screws of the drum s side supports e Remove the screws of the upper drum cover support e Disconnect the liquid removal pipe from the drain trap e Undo the lower bolts of the drum cover Fig 2 e Detach the hold and draw springs Figs 3 and 4 e Pull the wires out from their groove e Starting from the lower part twist off th
8. least all the way to the iris shutter or the air outlet valve This way the metal pipe is protected against the corrosive compounds acids or alkali that evaporate from the Naturum in small amounts When the iris shutter is used the moist air rising from the Naturum is condensed at the shutter To drain any condensed water install the air pipe so that it slopes from the shutter towards the toilet unit constitutes a part of the general HVAC planning and J building permission shall be gained by submitting a rel Fig 6 evant plan to the local building supervision authority in the municipality where the property is situated For older properties the permission procedure depends on the extent of the renovation work reguired and nor mal practice in the municipality where the property is situated Consult the local building supervision author ity for details When locating the toilet in an existing room space ad vance planning is even more vital It is recommended that the plan be drawn up by a professional so as to ensure the overall functionality of the system N In new buildings the planning of the dry toilet system gt gt lt e er ey 3I T H U ai Fig 7 1 3 Planning and installing the drainage system for the toilet Drain the liguid in a closed tank for later use treat it together with other wastewater from the property or take it to the wastewater treatment plan
9. matches 2 1 Before use Remove the protective plastic from around the product Note that the separating flap part 5 is also covered with plastic Before starting to use empty a part of the first charge bag into the toilet A suitable amount of first charge is about 20 litres Dose the moist first charge mass through the seat opening into the drum while simultaneously rotating the drum using the pedal Moisten the mass in advance in a separate vessel The humidity of the mass is Suitable if a few drops of water can be squeezed from it when clenched in the hand Use the rest of the first charge bag as bedding 1 litre user week The first charge is a blend of peat and compost soil The product matching the first charge is Biolan Peat Soil See Accessories on page EN 10 As required you can use Biolan Peat Soil as the first charge 2 2 Using the toilet You can use the Naturum in either a standing or a sitting position e with the separating flap in the closed position you can urinate into the Naturum either standing or sitting or wash the toilet bowl using the hand shower This way the liquid is drained to the sewer and does not end up in the composting drum e open the flap and drop the paper into the composting drum even after urination e before sitting for defecation open the separating flap that closes the drum by turning the operating lever part 10 e after use depress the pedal a few times to transfer the deposit and t
10. 70571900 _ _ n A BIOLAN NATURUM Instructions for installation use and maintenance Valmistenumero Kokoonpanija Valmistuspaiva Myyj n leima allekirjoitus ja ostop iv 03 2012 BIOLAN 470 490 810 BIOLAN BIOLAN NATURUM Instructions for installation use and maintenance The Biolan Naturum is a toilet unit designed for one family and to be placed simply on the floor The Naturum shall be located in a warm space The toilet is intended for households of 1 5 people The Naturum s operation is based on the composting of solid waste and separation of liquid in the toilet seat The toilet requires neither water nor electricity supply The drainage pipe from the toilet is connected to the sewer for collection or treatment of urine and washing water Contents Dimensions Component list How wide must the doorway be to enable the Naturum to be taken in Parts drawing 1 Planning and installation 1 1 Space requirement of the toilet 1 2 Planningand installing the ventilation system for the toilet 1 3 Planning and installing the drainage system for the toilet 2 Use and maintenance of the Naturum 2 1 Before use 2 2 Using the toilet 2 3 If the toilet is not used year round 2 4 Using the bulking material 2 5 Using the service rake 2 6 Emptying the inner receptacle 2 7 Emptying the liquid tank 2 8 Cleaning the Naturum 2 9 Replacing the draw wire 2 10 Tightening the draw wire 3 Wha
11. ary Add dry bulking material into the unit and mix it using the service rake Simultaneously depress the pedal part 31 4 3 Mass is moist Moist mass hinders the motion of the drum and the mass may Slide e check that the ventilation pipe of the toilet is properly insulated in the cold space If the pipe is not insulated insulate it e ensure that there is nothing under the separating flap that might prevent it from closing properly Remove and wash the valve as required e ensure that all users of the toilet have understood the operation and purpose of the flap Add dry bulking material into the unit and mix it using the service rake Simultaneously depress the pedal part 31 4 4 The mass slides i e does not move with the drum If the mass slides inside the drum it is too wet e see point 4 3 4 5 The mass forms a heap inside the drum Have you added too much bulking material at one time It is normal that when bulking material is added the mass heaps up for a while inside the drum As required push the mass down using the service rake part 23 and depress the pedal part 31 4 6 The mass clods If the mass clods or is difficult to turn around it is too dry e rake the entire compost drum using the service rake part 23 and add some moist bulking material 4 7 The mass does not rise into the emptying drum If the mass does not rise into the emptying drum it is too dry e Moisten the mass either b
12. bout 2 3 months before it should be used in the garden Do not apply urine to plants in the autumn in order to avoid disturbing the perennials preparation for winter A safe dilution ratio is 1 5 which means one litre is diluted with five litres of water You can use also undiluted urine but the area must then be care fully watered after the application to avoid early blight Carry out the application when it is cloudy either early in the morning or late in the evening when the evaporation of nitrogen and odour related problems are at a minimum During the growing season you can apply 1 1 5 1 m undiluted urine in a kitchen garden OF FF Please consult your local waste advisor or the secre N tary for environmental affairs in your municipality for regulations on composting Visit www biolan fi for more information on composting and the utilisation of urine E SS A AU A ss As AS a el Disposal of the product The raw materials used are presented in the list see page 4 Dis pose of each part as prescribed Always follow the regional and collecting point specific instructions To energy from waste process or recycling of plastic EPDM ethylene propylene 02 PE polyethylene PP polypropylene PE HD To energy from waste process PU polyurethane 04 To collection of metal PE LD RST stainless steel ST Zn hot galvanised steel 05 To recycling of paper Paper PP
13. change channel see p 4 Restrict the airflow to 1 2 litres per second to prevent the Naturum from becoming too dry This can be achieved using for example an iris shutter works like the aperture control of a camera Do not use a separate fan When connecting the Naturum to a mechanical extract ventilation system do not provide it with a separate exhaust air duct because the mechanical extract ventilation overrides the Naturum s own system 1 2 4 Mechanical supply and extract ventilation heat recovery system Because the air exchange is almost in balance the most recom mendable solution is to connect the Naturum to a ventilation chan nel of its own refer to the point Natural ventilation Boost the venti lation by means of the Exhaust Ventilator see Accessories on page EN 10 Make sure that there is sufficient replacement air supplied to the toilet space either by the replacement air vent or from under the door from the living space As the outlet air from the Naturum is not clean compared e g with the kitchen we do not recommend connecting the unit to a me chanical supply and extract ventilation system For whatever rea son should you wish to connect the Naturum to the extract chan nel restrict the airflow to 1 2 l p s for example by means of an iris shutter see page EN 2 Fig 5 1 2 5 In general We recommend that plastic ventilation channels be used for dry toilets The pipe should be of plastic at
14. dal Moisten the peat before putting it into the drum The humidity of the peat is suitable if when clenched in the hand a few drops of water are squeezed from it Dry peat repels liquid and does not absorb it The Naturum Bulking Material should be added as dry but if the compost mass also is dry it can be moistened 2 5 Using the service rake Remove any mass stuck to the edges of the drum through the emp tying door using the service rake Rotate the drum simultaneously During regular use do this once a week and always after breaks in operation If the mass has dried out add some moist bulking mate rial to it while you rotate the drum 2 6 Emptying the inner receptacle Empty the emptying receptacle as soon as it fills up The emptying intervals of the receptacle depend on how freguently the toilet is being used e open the door in the seat e cover the emptying receptacle with its lid and pull it out e empty the receptacle for post composting e return the receptacle to its place It is not necessary to wash the emptying receptacle on the inside every time the receptacle is emptied During use the emptying receptacle stands open without the cover inside the toilet unit Keep the lid someplace other than next to the receptacle as it may end up under the receptacle and shift the receptacle into the wrong position Refer to page EN 11 for instruc tions about composting the solid waste from the toilet 2 7 Emptying the liq
15. e drum cover from its place Fig 5 e Lift the drum off the bearing e Reassemble in the reverse order e Finally tighten the drum bearing under the rear air vent at the rear of the unit Fig 6 The rear air vent can be removed by turning Fig 7 1 2 Planning and installing the ventilation system for the toilet 1 2 1 Joining up the ventilation pipe Join up the ventilation pipe in accordance with the parts drawing see page EN 5 Cut the pipe to be connected to the unit by sawing it to the correct length so that the ventilation pipe succeeding the flexible pipe goes upright along the wall 1 2 2 Natural ventilation Route the ventilation pipe from the Naturum as a separate line straight above the roof You can also connect the ventilation pipe to the sewer ventilation or to an unused chimney flue So as not to disturb the circulation of air do not install the Naturum close to a fireplace in active use We recommend always using the Ex haust Ventilator see Accessories on page EN 10 in connection with indoor installations This ensures that the air always flows in the correct direction irrespective of the prevailing weather condi tions Locate the Exhaust Ventilator instead of the lower connector sleeve part 46 4 Fig 2 Fig 3 hold spring Fig 4 draw spring 1 2 3 Mechanical extract ventilation If the property is eguipped with mechanical extract ventilation sys tem connect the Naturum to the air ex
16. he paper out of sight and flush the liquid bowl with a small amount of water 2 3 If the toilet is not used year round Installed in a cold space the toilet can freeze during winter The toilet unit is manufactured of frost proof polyethylene so freezing does not damage it During a period of persistent frost the compost mass in the Naturum can freeze and can no longer be turned in the composting drum In this case use of the unit should be temporar ily Suspended As the temperature rises the mass soon melts and use of the Natu rum can be resumed as soon as the mass again collapses on top of the waste when the drum is rotated If the liquid is collected in a tank susceptible to frost empty the tank in the autumn in order to avoid damage caused by freezing of the liquid 2 4 Using the bulking material Applying suitable bulking material regularly is essential for proper operation of the toilet As bulking material we recommend using Biolan Ground Peat which is non fertilised and non limed peat or the granulated Naturum Bulking Material Do not use Biolan Com post and Toilet Bulking Material or equivalent in the Naturum as it contains coarse bark Add bulking material once a week The amount of Biolan Ground Peat to be used is one litre per user per week and the amount of Naturum Bulking Material is half a litre per week per user Dose the bulking material through the seat opening by simultaneously rotat ing the drum via the pe
17. r 1 3 years the result will be compost soil To ensure that the composting is as efficient as possible provide the waste decomposing micro or ganisms with favourable living conditions The basic requirements for compost are the presence of oxygen moisture and nutrients The micro organisms in the compost live in a humid environment so the compost must be suitably moist Therefore dampen the compost with water or separated urine which also provides the compost with a good source of nitrogen supplement To ensure that the compost is sufficiently airy use coarse bulking material or branch chaff in layers among the waste Compost that is too tightly packed or too wet is anaerobic and starts to rot and smell After the addition of toilet waste or liquid carefully cover the sur face of the compost with bulking material garden waste or peat When composting follow the instructions for the composter that you are using Toilet waste composted with care makes excellent soil conditioner for perennial plants shrubs trees and a vegetable plot 6 Utilisation of liquid You can use the separated liquid as nitrogen fertiliser as such or diluted with water for example for lawns ornamental bushes and perennial plants In the spring in connection with the initial fertili sation it can also be used for a vegetable plot During the growing season urine should not be applied directly to edible plants The recommended storage time for urine is a
18. separating flap bracket 21719002 ST Zn of the iris shutter 9 handle connector 21719903 RST 10 handle 21719003 RST 11 adjustable support upper part 20080024 PP 12 adjustable support lower part 20080025 PP 13 drum cover 17719020 PE PU 14 inner part of drum cover 17719030 PE 15 drum 17719940 PE PU 16 hold wire 20719910 ST PP 17 draw wire 20719920 ST PP 18 holding spring 20719002 RST 19 draw spring assembled 20719930 RST PE EVA 20 drain pipe 28719010 PE 21 drain trap 28719920 PP PERS 22 emptying receptacle lid 16719920 PE Sf PP 23 service rake 21574020 RST 24 set of drum wheels right 21719920 ST Zi PP 25 set of drum wheels left 21719910 ST Zn PP 26 drum bearing 29719010 RST 27 drum bearing cup 29719020 ST Zn 28 upper body 21719020 ST Zn 29 upper drum cover support 21719005 ST Zn 30 lower body 21719010 ST Zn 31 pedal 21719030 ST Installation example The picture is indicative only 32 pedal cover 19719010 EPDM 33 pedal padding 19719020 EPDM 34 pedal cap 19557103 PP 35 side support of drum cover 2 pcs 21719006 ST Zn 36 rear jacket 17719050 PMMA ABS af bearing nut 36 mm 20020017 SI 38 sheet metal nut M4 7 pcs 20020018 IST Zn conical washer 15x7 A2 7 pcs 20050005 RST crosshead screw M4x20 A2 7 pcs 20040031 RST adjusting shoe 2 pcs 20557102 PP RST adjustable shoe M8x34x20 2 pcs 20080026 PP RST replacement air valve 18780260 PP lead through rubber 75 mm 18001010 EPDM 45 ventilation pipe 50 mm 3 pcs 28704035
19. t When dimensioning the liguid tank and decid ing where to locate it you need to take into account that the daily amount of liguid from the separating toilet is 1 1 5 litres per user In addition to plain urine take also into account in dimensioning the amount of washing water used The drain hose is connected to the rear of the unit at 8 5 cm from the floor The drain hose is flexible so you can move it sideways The liguid must flow without obstruction all the way to the drain De pending on the installation location accomplish the lead through either as a sewer or as a pipe leading through the wall or the floor The diameter of the toilet unit s drain hose is 32 mm Route the liq uid forward from the unit through a pipe joined up from sewer pipe parts of at least 50 cm in diameter Buy parts for the connections at the plumbing supply store I You can use the facility reserved for the sewer pipe of N a WC for draining liguids from the Naturum The sewer may be located as recommended reguired for a WC Connect an angular fitting of 90 degrees to Naturum s 32 mm drain hose connect this to a 32 50 reducer and further to a 50 110 reducer gt 20 ss Y Typical slurry tanks and closed tanks are the most suitable for urine These are available in various sizes and their most common material is rotationally moulded polyethylene or glass fibre polyes ter laminate A 30 litre canister located under the floor is in most
20. t happens in the Naturum and how does it work A 4 AHAAHOEE o o o hh v p N Hr 4 Problems that may occur 4 1 Odour 4 2 Condensed water Dimensions length 84 cm 4 3 Mass is moist 4 4 The mass slides i e does not move with the drum 4 5 The mass forms a heap inside the drum 4 6 The mass clods 4 7 The mass does not rise into the emptying drum 4 8 The pedal feels stiff 4 9 The pedal feels loose 4 10 The wires slide 4 11 Some liquid leaks on the floor 4 12 Insects 5 Post composting the toilet waste width 74cm height 81 cm sitting height 47 49 cm weight about 34 kg size of the inner receptacle 7 litres composting volume 30 litres external diameter of the ventilation pipe 75mm external diameter of the drain pipe 32 mm 6 Utilisation of liquid O OU O 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 m m CO m OO N Disposal of the product ja O Biolan accessories O About the guarantee Component list Component Denomination Part number Material o seat 18700904 PE Plastic pipe 2 toilet bowl 18719001 PP 3 emptying door assembled 17719901 PMMA ABS 4 front jacket 17719010 PMMA ABS 5 separating flap 18719002 PMMA ABS 6 separating flap shaft 21719001 RST Air outlet valve 7 separating flap spring 20719001 RST Optional locations 8
21. the draw wire To change the draw wire open the front jacket See point 11 2 One end of the draw wire is attached to the pedal and the other end as shown in Fig 4 The draw wire goes in the rear groove Clean the wire and the groove from greasy dirt with acetone 2 10 Tightening the draw wire The other end of the wire is adjustable Fig 9 and can be tight ened as necessary 3 What happens in the Naturum and how does it work Composting of solid waste A Solid waste drops into the drum through the seat opening B The drum is rotated using the pedal in order to cover the fresh waste with the compost mass and to avoid creating any odour C The compost is mixed by rotating the drum D The mass gradually drops through the opening in the division wall into the emptying receptacle E The composting process continues in the emptying receptacle part 22 Liguids F Urine and washing water are separated as clean and drained out of the unit Ventilation G The ventilation pipe is routed to the roof Operation of the drum The pedal part 18 is fixed to the draw wire part 17 which turns the drum around counter clockwise viewed from the front As the pedal is released the wire returns to its initial position The hold wire part 16 keeps the drum in position preventing it from turning back The other ends of the wires are fixed to the draw and hold springs parts 19 18 Fig 9 Adjusting the wire
22. traight or does not extend above the roof ridge you can repair the instal lation or improve the ventilation by installing a separate Exhaust Ventilator see Accessories on page EN 10 Soil dwelling mites are the decomposers in the compost They very rarely want to leave the compost If they run out of nutrition they may leave the compost and appear as fine light dust on the floor Control with a pyrethrin based spray insecticide and vacuum out The control must be performed several times in series within 2 3 weeks at intervals of a few days 5 Post composting the toilet waste The compost emptied from the Biolan Naturum is partially mature Post composting is always recommended for the compost If the compost is to be used for vegetable plots or for edible plants post compost it for about a year in order to exterminate the microbes in the compost mass You can compost the toilet waste together with garden waste and domestic bio waste While composting make sure to observe the local regulations on waste handling and consider sufficient protec tive distances to neighbours wells and nearby bodies of water Organise the composting so that no liquids seep from the compost into the soil The Biolan Garden Composter or the Biolan Biolan Stone Composter See Accessories on page EN 10 are suited to the purpose The micro organisms in the compost decompose organic matter un der aerobic conditions After the composting has continued fo
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24. uid tank Empty the liquid tank if necessary You can have a large tank emp tied by means of a gully emptier a suction tank mounted on a trac tor trailer or by pumping The emptying intervals are determined by the size of the liquid tank and by how often the toilet is being used One person produces 1 1 5 litres of urine daily More about the uti lisation of urine on page EN 11 For emptying by pumping thread a small submersible pump in through the emptying pipe and apply the urine water mixture di rectly onto the spreading area The output of the pump should pref erably exceed 500 W so that it could power a sprinkler for example and so that the emptying does not take too long It pays to empty the tank when it is raining however not in torrential rain Then you will get the dilute water free 2 8 Cleaning the Naturum Wash and clean the toilet as necessary You can use any commonly available domestic cleaning agent Avoid using scrubbing agents and tools You can dismantle the toilet bowl and the separating flap to enable proper cleaning of the unit Wash the liquid bowl and the drain pipe with warm water and mild detergent and in addition at least once a year with crystallised so dium to remove any precipitate that has been formed by the urine If necessary clean also the drain trap with water crystallised so dium dilution You can purchase crystallised sodium for example in building material stores 2 9 Replacing
25. y adding water through the seat open ing or add some moist bulking material As necessary mix the moist mass with the rest of the mass using the service rake and simultaneously depressing the pedal 4 8 The pedal feels stiff If the pedal appears stiffer than normally e check whether the emptying receptacle is full if it is then it must be emptied e check that the mass is suitably moist See point 4 3 4 9 The pedal feels loose If the pedal starts to feel loose and the drum does not rotate e open the front jacket Check whether the draw wire has come loose from the pedal or is cut off Reconnect or replace as nec essary e Check whether the draw spring on the wire has come loose or is cut off Reconnect or replace as necessary e the draw wire is the one in the rear groove which viewed from the front is attached to the spring on the left hand side Fig 4 If the wires and the springs are in order but the pedal does not rise or it rises too slowly the wire has unwound e turn the draw wire once around the rear way clockwise viewed from the side and after that reconnect it to the pedal 4 10 The wires slide If the wire slides in its groove and the drum does not rotate prop erly e Clean the groove from dirt and grease You can use acetone for this Be careful not to spill it on the glass fibre parts e If cleaning does not help remove the heat shrink from the end of the wire and tighten the wire see Fig
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