Summary of Contents for NATURE'S HEAD Self-Contained Composting Toilet
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® NATURE’S HEAD Self-Contained Composting Toilet Installation Manual and User’s Guide Nature’s Head, Inc. www.NaturesHead.net Sales PO Box 250 Van Buren, OH 45889 Phone: 251-295-3043 Email: sales@NaturesHead.net Corporate 535 Bayou Sara Avenue Saraland, AL 36571 Saving Our Water for Tomorrow...
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® INSTALLATION Nature’s Head Composting Toilet Congratulations on your acquisition of a NATURE’S HEAD ® ITEMS YOU MAY NEED TO COMPLETE YOUR INSTALLATION composting toilet! Although the concept of a composting head (toilet) is not a new one, the unit which you have purchased is the freshest of the Your NATURE’S HEAD®...
INSTALLATION, continued INSTALLATION: Dimensions Hose Length Some installations may require increased hose lengths which may be purchased on a per foot basis. PVC pipe, available at most home 1 ” improvement or hardware stores, may also be substituted for longer hose sections.
INSTALLATION: Dimensions INSTALLATION: Location When selecting the location for your new Nature’s Head®, be certain to Standard Handle: 21” allow enough space behind and on both sides for the toilet to function and be serviced. Spider Handle 19 ” Be sure that the lid will open fully. You must also be certain that the bowl has enough room to tilt rearward to allow for its removal and for the removal of the...
INSTALLATION: Mounting INSTALLATION: Venting The unit must be vented to the outside of your cabin whether it is a It is necessary to secure your toilet to boat, RV, truck, or vacation property. This helps keep your bathroom WKH ÀRRU XVLQJ WKH WZR /EUDFNHWV VPHOOLQJ IUHVK DQG DOORZV IRU SURSHU JURZWK RI EHQH¿FLDO EDFWHULD ZKLFK The normal mounting is to position facilitates the composting process.
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INSTALLATION: Venting INSTALLATION: Venting, continued $LUÁRZ $VVHPEO\ Attaching a mesh fabric or screen (not provided) over the opening is necessary to prevent the entry of insects into the system. Any mesh fabric such as window screen or nylon netting will provide an adequate insect barrier.
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INSTALLATION: Venting INSTALLATION: POWER CONNECTION As with all electrical connections, be sure your head is on a fused circuit. The fuse should be no less than 2 amps and no more than 5 amps (12V). A fuse holder and fuse are provided for use in a non-protected 12 volt system such as direct attachment to a battery.
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USING YOUR NATURE’S HEAD USAGE, continued The waterless, urine separating design contributes the extraordinary $OORZLQJ WKH RYHUÀRZ RI XULQH LQWR WKH FRPSRVWLQJ FKDPEHU ZLOO FDXVH holding capacity. The composting section holds approximately 60 to 80 unpleasant odor and prevent proper compost action. uses.
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USAGE, continued USAGE: Emptying With the bottle assembly removed, lift the When the toilet is functioning correctly, the composted matter will have a seat unit several inches and slide it to the musty or soil-like odor and the visual appearance will be very similar to left to disengage the slip hinge.
USAGE: Disposal CLEANSING & MAINTENANCE The recommended procedure for disposing of the contents of the solid A quick spray of water and white vinegar or a natural cleaner from waste tank is placing it in a proper composting bin to allow it to fully a squirt bottle is all that is needed to keep your NH fresh between uses.
TROUBLESHOOTING OPTIONS Find more troubleshooting and FAQ information online at natureshead.net/ For enhanced capacity and convenience, consider these options for installation_use. Or email us at sales@natureshead.net. your ® Composting Toilet. All items are avail- NATURE’S HEAD Fan not working. If using 12 volt battery, check for voltage. Be sure the able for purchase on our website www.NaturesHead.net, from our wire marked positive is attached to the positive from the battery.
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