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CENTREX 2000 FAMILY
CENTREX 2000
CENTREX 2000 NE
OWNER'S MANUAL
Serial # ________________
CENTREX 2000 AC/DC
Certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 41
Standard 41
Certified for liquid
containment, odors, and solid
end products in cottagel use
RATED CAPACITY
Weekend & Vacation Use
(Cottage Use)
NE Units; 6 Adults
Electric Units; 7 Adults
Residential & Continuous Use
NE units: 3 Adults
Electric Units; 4 Adults
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- Page 1 Serial # ________________ CENTREX 2000 FAMILY OWNER’S MANUAL CENTREX 2000 AC/DC CENTREX 2000 Certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 41 Standard 41 Certified for liquid containment, odors, and solid end products in cottagel use RATED CAPACITY Weekend & Vacation Use CENTREX 2000 NE (Cottage Use) NE Units;...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
OWNER’S MANUAL CONTENTS Annual Start Up Introduction How your composting Periodic Check Up toilet Works How Composting Works Ongoing Maintenance The Composting Chamber Chapter 4 Compost Compost Finishing Drawer 16-19 Troubleshooting Evaporation Chamber Aerobic Compost Requirements Winter Use Compost Too Wet CENTREX 2000 Family Part Numbers Compost Too Dry Wiring Diagram... -
Page 3: How Composting Works
Introduction HOW YOUR COMPOSTING TOILET WORKS The key to the success of the “CENTREX 2000 Family” lies in it’s three chamber design. Each of the three cham- bers; composting, compost finishing, and evaporation have their own independent environments for optimum effi- ciency. -
Page 4: Evaporation Chamber
Winter Use Evaporating Chamber Because "Sun-Mar" units are made largely of fiberglass The third chamber is the floor of the Sun-Mar “CENTREX and high grade stainless steel, freezing temperatures 2000 Family” which forms the evaporation chamber will not damage the composting unit. Composting action from where excess liquids may be evaporated. - Page 5 EXPLOSION DRAWING OF COMPOSTING UNIT - 4 -...
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Page 6: Centrex 2000 Family Part Numbers
CENTREX 2000 FAMILY PART NUMBERS & DESCRIPTIONS PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PP-INLEP-0207CX Centrex Waste Inlet (Incl. In Heating Element Kit) Insulation AO-ACCEP-0481BX Access Port AO-THERA-0001AX Thermostat PP-BUSH0-0812XX Bushing Threaded AO-HEATE-0311XX Heating Element C9286-1 AO-SMALL-0440XX Nylon Drive Gear PM-ALUMS-0811EX Aluminum Sheet AO-SHAFA-0851XX SS Shaft Kit AO-DRUML-0469BX... -
Page 7: Inspection
Check that the carton contains the vent stack (pipe, fittings, roof flashing and diffusor); Contents “Compost Sure”, rake, drain hose and fittings, etc. Notify Sun-Mar if you are missing anything. i) Turn the drum handle clockwise to rotate the Bio-Drum for mixing and aeration. (The drum Familiarize rotates counter-clockwise and the drum door closes). -
Page 8: Installation
Chapter 2 Installation ROUGH IN DIMENSIONS - 7 -... -
Page 9: Included In Your Kit
Included 1- Owners Manual 1- 1 1/2” (38mm)Roof Flashing (Electric & AC/DC) In Your Kit 1- Warranty Card 1- 4” (100mm)Roof Flashing (NE & AC/DC) 1- Evaporation Tray 6- 2” x 30” (50760mm)PVC Pipe (Electric & AC/DC) 1- 8’ 4” (254cm)Drain Pipe 2- Compost Sure 1- Rake 1- 4”... -
Page 10: Installation Considerations For
Installation When installing the waste piping from the toilet to the composting unit, the following considerations Considerat- should be born in mind:- ions for the i) The piping should be either 45 degrees or more to the vertical (if composting unit is directly below waste pipe toilet), or at a 2-3 degree angle (1/8”-1/4”... -
Page 11: Handling Effluent
Handling The following are possible options to take care of the liquid: Effluent - Use a container which is emptied periodically (water jug or small barrel). This ensures a closed loop system. - Feed into a lined pit filled with gravel and sand. Such a recycling bed also ensures a closed loop system. -
Page 12: Leading The Vent Through The Roof
The Sun-Mar 12 Volt fan is fitted inside a 11” (280mm) length of 4”(100mm) vent pipe for easy installation, should it be needed. It is installed by either cutting out a section of the vent immediately above the composting unit, or by raising the vent stack off of the composting unit and inserting the fan section. -
Page 13: Volt Fan Installation
12 Volt Fan Every Sun-Mar AC/DC and NE model comes with a 12 Volt Fan for installation in the 4” stack. Its instal- Installation lation is required in the following situations: (AC/DC and -If you are installing both 2” (50mm)and 4” (100mm)vent stacks (prevents downdraft from the 4”... -
Page 14: Start Up And Use
Chapter 3 Start Up and Use Although the start up instructions remain the same no matter what your application, different situations will require different actions and this chapter will explain what they are. Initial System Start Up Begin operation by carrying out the start up procedure described below, and then continue with the “Ongoing Toilet Maintenance”... -
Page 15: Annual Start Up
Annual Start Up (seasonal units only) Many units are only used regularly throughout the summer. For such seasonal units Sun-Mar recommends that the following start up procedure be followed at the beginning of the season. Action Reason for Action Empty the compost that had been left in the finishing drawer, and use the rake to Your fertilizer is ready. -
Page 16: Ongoing Maintenance
- Well balanced and aerobic Action Reason for Action - Maintains the carbon/nitrogen Add 1 cupful (or 2 handfuls) of Sun-Mar Compost Sure Blue(or100% non-anti- balance bacterial wood shavings) to the Bio-Drum per person per day of use. - Absorbs liquid... -
Page 17: Compost Troubleshooting
60 degrees F., microbes will go dormant and composting will stop. Composting speeds increase dramatically with tempera- In a Sun-Mar, oxygen is provided by the tumbling of the drum ture. and the bulking material leaving free air space within the com- post. -
Page 18: Compost Too Wet
Remedial Action Prevention Compost Compost porosity is For an immediate improvement in porosity add Use Sun-Mar Compost Sure Blue Too Wet poor. Too much about 1/2 (2 liters) gallon of wood shavings, 100% wood shavings as a bulking peat moss has been (not anti-bacterial) to the drum. -
Page 19: Lumps
Add used for more than Down at all drawer opening. Restart compost according to Sun-Mar Microbe Mix and/or a few weeks on a (cont'd’) “Initial System Startups”. Compost Quick during this period to continuous basis accelerate compost action. -
Page 20: Flies
IMPORTANT: non-cedar wood shavings. Application of a pesticide in a Sun-Mar composter is not a health concern because all Sun-Mar units are vented. If using pesticides, avoid spilling on the outer shell of the composter. - 19 -... -
Page 21: Mechanical Troubleshooting
Most problems are prevented through proper maintenance and the use of proper bulking materials in the composting unit. If you do have a problem, the Trouble Shooting section will help you solve it. If you still have further questions, contact technical service at Sun-Mar for advice at 1-888-341-0782 Symptom... -
Page 22: Occasional Urine Odor Outside
PH balance in larger amounts. valley or close to 3. Sun-Mar has a filter box available which will a hill may be filter the ammonia out of the vented air in a causing down- downdraft situation. -
Page 23: Fan Not Working
Symptom Cause Remedial Action Prevention Liquid Increased usage The amount of liquid varies substantially between Install the overflow drain. Buildup/ installations. The overflow drain needs to be Lack of installed on all Centrex 2000 with low-flush toi- Evaporat- lets. Check “heating not working” Failure of heating system Mineral salts may... -
Page 24: Heating System Not Working
Make sure all vent pipe exposed to the outdoor is stack well insulated and there are no horizontal runs. Drum Will Drum Locker Have serial number ready and call Sun-Mar for a When returning the drum to top Not Stay Broken replacement part. -
Page 25: Drum Will Not Turn
2. Replace with Screw #10-32x 1 1/4" Hex Socket Stainless Steel set. 3. If unavailable, call Sun-Mar for a replace- ment. Serial number of the Centrex 2000 will be required. Steel pin securing Keep composting drum from... - Page 26 ACCESSORY ITEMS FOR COMPOSTING SUN-MAR has developed a number of composting accessory items over the years in response to frequent requests from users. These items may serve to improve composting speeds under some circumstances. Name Description Container Price* Solution containing a mixture of enzymes designed to facilitate bacterial activity.
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Page 27: Warrantyinformation
WARRANTY SUN-MAR Corp. warrants the original purchaser that this toilet is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal house or cottage use. SUN-MAR Corp. will furnish new parts for any part that fails within three years or 5 years on the fibreglass tank, provided that our inspec- tion shows that such failure is due to defective material or workmanship. -
Page 28: Basic Maintenance
B B a a s s i i c c M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s Sealand toilet and 'Centrex Family' Central Units The toilet is porcelain and should be cleaned with hot water or bio-degradable products to avoid damage to the compost. -
Page 29: Electrical Specifications
Electrical Specifications Centrex 2000 2000NE 2000AC/DC Maximum Amps 3.6/NA Fan Watts 35 req./ (Required or Optional 35 req. 1.4 opt. 2.4 opt. Hook-up) Heater Watts (When on) Average Power Use In Watts (Heater on 1/2 time) - 28 -... - Page 30 Getting Ready for Winter No Winter Use Just add water. Lots of water. Soak the compost in the drum to prevent it from drying out before Spring. Make sure to unplug the unit. Occasional Winter Use If the unit will be used for 3-4 weekend throughout the winter season then it is considered occa- sional use.
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