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Mantis ComposTumbler Assembly Instructions Manual

Mantis ComposTumbler Assembly Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 O R I G I N A L Assembly Instructions...
  • Page 2 Tools You Will Need Tools You Will Need Before you start, assemble the following tools: 3/8" wrench 7 /16" wrench 3/4" wrench Adjustable wrench Regular screwdriver (flat head) Phillips screwdriver (cross head) Hammer Everything else you will need is included with your ComposTumbler.
  • Page 3 Parts For The Support Frame Parts For The Support Frame PART QUANTITY ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION NEEDED Lower Support Support Spacer Drive Handle Upper Support (with axle rod carriers) Axle Rods Drive Wheels "x 2" Bolt Grip Grip Cap Spring Pin #6 Screw Parts For The Tumbler Drum Parts For The Tumbler Drum...
  • Page 4 Support Frame Assembly Support Frame Assembly STEP 1: Lower Support Assembly Select: 2 Lower Supports (item 1) 2 Support Spacers (item 2) " x 2" Bolts (item 7) A. Make sure you have removed the tie rods from inside the support spacers. B.
  • Page 5 Support Frame Assembly Support Frame Assembly STEP 2 Continued: C. Fasten the support spacers to the upper supports, following the same procedure used in Step 1. D. Now is the time to secure the 8 bolts that turn into the support spacers. Using a "...
  • Page 6 D. Move each drive wheel into position against its corresponding spring pin, lining up the slots in the drive wheel with the pin. Slide the wheel over the pin at each corner. The Support Frame for your ComposTumbler is now assembled and ready to hold the drum. Move the frame into its final position before placing the assembled drum on it.

  • Page 7: Drum Assembly

    Tumbler Drum Assembly Tumbler Drum Assembly STEP 1: Initial Drum Body Assembly Select: 1 Drum Segment A (item 12) 2 Drum Segments B (item 13) 10 #10 Bolts (silver) (item 22) 10 #10 Flat Washers (item 23) 10 #10 Lock Washers (item 24) 10 #10-32 Hex Nuts (item 25) A.
  • Page 8 Tumbler Drum Assembly Tumbler Drum Assembly STEP 3: Latch Attachment Select: 1 Door Frame Segment (item 15) 2 Latches (item 20) 2 Latch hooks (item 19) 8 #10 Bolts (silver) (item 22) 8 #10 Flat Washers (item 23) 8 #10 Lock Washers (item 24) 8 #10-32 Hex Nuts (item 25) 1 Door (item 21) A.
  • Page 9 Tumbler Drum Assembly Tumbler Drum Assembly STEP 4 Continued: B. Starting from the bottom and working from the outside, fasten the Door Frame Segment to the other Drum segments using: 1 Shoulder Bolt (gold) 1 #10 Flat Washer 1 #10-24 Lock Nut at each of the eight slots on both sides of the Door Frame Segment.

  • Page 10: Aerator Assembly

    Tumbler Drum Assembly Tumbler Drum Assembly STEP 5 Continued: D. Thread a second acorn nut onto the exposed end of the rod. If there is not enough exposed thread to start the nut or if the rod will not go all the way through the drum, double check to make sure the drum edges are fitted all the way into the rim of the cap and the flanges are in the alignment slots.
  • Page 11 Your 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.