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- Page 1 RL2000 Owners Manual Compostable Batch Cycle Toilet System Proudly manufactured in Australia by PFG Group Victoria 87 - 93 Tramway Road Morwell Victoria 3840 www.rotaloo.com.au...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Rota-Loo, please get in touch with your supplier or through our website at www.rotaloo.com.au. Do not store your RL2000 in the open. Please store under cover. AS/NZS 1546.2:2008 is the Standard that sets out the PFG Group Victoria Pty Ltd requirements for the design and performance of Waterless is a Quality Assured... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The aim of this section is to give you an overview of the use of a Waterless Composting Toilet and in particular a Rota-Loo. It will cover the composting process, and how Rota-Loo works to ensure correct composting and what you will need to consider in the installation of your Rota-Loo. THE COMPOSTING PROCESS Composting is nature’s recycling process. -
Page 4: How Rota-Loo Works
HOW ROTA-LOO WORKS AND ENSURES EFFICIENT COMPOSTING Rota-Loo deals with human waste using natural aerobic (requires oxygen) composting turning it to Humus, a soil like fertiliser which can be easily disposed of. This is achieved by keeping the composting pile dry and air circulating to provide the necessary oxygen. The RL2000 has 8 large buckets sitting on a turntable in the Rota-Loo. -
Page 5: A Quick Guide
A QUICK GUIDE - INSTALLATION It’s all in the planning! Read Pages 4 to 6 for a detailed guide in properly planning your installation. For proper operation of the Rota-Loo you should consider a number of issues during the building design stages to enable the natural composting processes the best chance to give trouble-free operation. - Page 6 PREPARATION & BUILDING DESIGN Cont... The Vent inlet pipe should be located on the North side and it is recommended that north facing solar transfer be used where possible to provide heat for the Rota-Loo and Excess Liquid evaporation where installed.
- Page 7 PREPARATION & BUILDING DESIGN Cont... Structural Issues The Rota-Loo is installed sub-floor. It may be installed under a concrete slab or bearer and joist floor, in a full or partial cellar as desired in the building design. Consider the spacing of joists or concrete slab penetrations to allow for the waste chute.
- Page 8 INSTALLATION Prepare Base for Rota-Loo Maxi 2000 • The Maxi must be placed on a level, hard dry foundation. If you don’t wish to pour concrete, paving slabs on 100mm of compacted sand are quite adequate. In damp areas it is advisable to put a vapour barrier (black builder’s plastic) between the sand and concrete or slabs.
- Page 9 INSTALLATION Cont... • Remove the flange and scribe a second circle that has a radius 15mm larger than the first. • Cut out around the larger circle (x+15mm radius) and clean up around the hole. • Liberally apply sealant around the edge of the hole X + 15 Spread sealant on flange liberally.
- Page 10 INSTALLATION Cont... The Vents must be diagonally opposite each other (see figure adjacent) and the fan should be installed at 45 degrees. As far as possible try to Warm keep the vent pipe at direct run between the fan and the vent cap or intake wind turbine.
- Page 11 INSTALLATION Cont... • Make sure the vent cap is at least 600mm above the ridge line of your roof, so that you don’t experience down drafts. Trees close to the vent cap can also cause down draft problems even though the vent pipe may be well above the ridge line. In a situation like this it may be necessary to use a wind turbine as well as a fan.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Cont... Excess Liquid Equipment Often in high use public facilities, natural evaporation of liquids in the Rota-Loo is insufficient. Or this may occur in colder climates. In these instances the excess liquids must be drained away to keep the composting environment dry.
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Page 13: Operations Overview
OPERATIONS - OVERVIEW Using the Rota-Loo (Page 12-13) The Rota-Loo is used as any other toilet but care must be taken: • Always keep the toilet seat down when not in use • The toilet may be used to compost other waste, but only certain materials •... - Page 14 OPERATIONS - OVERVIEW Room Ventilation The fan in the Maxi, which operates continuously, will draw air down the chute from under the seat. No odour will rise into the toilet room against the negative pressure thus created. Ventilation into the toilet room can be by a 20mm gap under the door or preferably by a fly wire grill in a flush fitting door.
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Page 15: Not
OPERATIONS Cont... Bio-Stimulant is a sea-weed based pro-biotic, available from Rota-Loo, that helps keep the right environment and balance in the composting pile for the aerobic bacteria to grow and work. Adding a small amount of Bio-Stimulant regularly according to the instructions on the bottle will improve composting and control odours. It is recommended that Bio-Stimulant be used weekly, or at least monthly, and whenever a bin (or the house) is being closed up for a period. -
Page 16: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING The Rota-Loo is a simple system that if maintained, will operate without problems for many years. However, sometimes things go wrong! This section will help you diagnose and rectify some issues that may arise, and addresses a few common questions. If in doubt, please call your dealer or contact Rota Loo for help and advice. - Page 17 TROUBLE SHOOTING - Cont... What should be done if the area will be closed down for a while? If the toilets will not be used for only a few days, we would recommend you keep the fan on, but if the toilets are not to be used for a few weeks, the fan may be turned off.
- Page 18 RISK ASSESSMENT - OVERVIEW The Australian Standard for Waterless Composting Toilets (AS/NZS1546.2:2008) requires that a Risk Management Plan be provided to inform Rota-Loo Operators and Users how to cope with unusual or emergency situations. Most of these issues are dealt with in the Operations Manual. This Risk Management Plan contains additional information and refers to the Operations Manual to demonstrate that a Risk Management Analysis has been carried out and to provide additional support to operators and users if required.
- Page 19 RISK ASSESSMENT Cont... As part of the Product Certification process, end product tests were carried out on an installation in a temperate climate (monthly average temperature <12°C for 3 months and relative humidity ~80% for 2 months) under ‘worst case’ (high use, low maintenance) conditions and found end product results conform with AS/NZS1546.2:2008 standards.
- Page 20 RISK IN UNUSUAL SITUATIONS - Cont... The Compost gets too cold Should the compost pile fall below 6°C for an extended period (2-3 months) composting will slow to the point that it’s retained time may not achieve full composting. This risk is mitigated by: •...
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Page 21: Warranty
PFG Group Victoria Pty Ltd to discuss your options. ◊ PFG Group Victoria Pty Ltd will only consider return and repurchase of a composting toilet provided it has not been used, damaged or marked and within 30 days for the date of the invoice. The original freight, administration and handling costs would be deducted from the prepurchase price, calculated as 10% of the invoice total. - Page 22 RL2000 Up to 20 PFG Group Victoria Pty Ltd will furnish new or rebuilt parts, for any part that fails within the warranty period, provided that our inspection shows such failure is due to defective materials or workmanship. Any part supplied by us to replace another part is warranted for the balance of the original period.
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Page 23: Appendix
A copy of our Batch Release/Packing List will be attached to the Rota-Loo. Please check that all the products you ordered have arrived. If any items are missing or any items damaged please contact your supplier or PFG Group Victoria Pty Ltd. Kit Parts List Rota-Loo 2000 Chamber •... - Page 24 DATES FILLED AND EMPTIED Use gloves, eye protection and a Manufactured by Kiel Industries dust mask to protect yourself PFG Group Victoria 87-93 Tramway Road from any residual pathogens 87 - 93 Tramway Road Morwell, VIC 3840 that may exist.
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