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- Page 1 RL950 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. 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 Inside the Rota-Loo are six bins located on a turntable. When a bin is in use it is located directly below the toilet pedestal and human waste, toilet paper and bulking material will be added to the bin. When the bin is full the turntable is rotated to the next available bin and the full bin is allowed to compost until it is needed again - typically about 12 months. -
Page 5: A Quick Guide
• Electrical supply (240VAC or 12VDC) to the fan location The Rota-Loo RL950 is supplied as a kit containing most of the components required and can be installed using basic building tools and materials available at plumbing suppliers or hardware shops. See the Appendix on Page 22 for a list of supplied parts and required materials and tools. -
Page 6: Installation Planning - Toilet Pedestal Location
INSTALLATION PLANNING Cont... Air Inlet 950mm Vent Air Inlet Filter Rota-Loo Rota-Loo housing door 1200mm Excess Liquid pipe into absorption trench or tank Do not underestimate the importance of acquiring and Waste maintaining heat in the Rota-Loo. The heat is used to 685mm Chute increase composting efficiency, help evaporate liquids... -
Page 7: Installation Planning - Structural Issues, Vent System, Excess Liquid
INSTALLATION PLANNING 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 - Locate Rota-Loo
INSTALLATION Locate Rota-Loo The first thing to do is to decide where in the toilet room you want to place the pedestal. Mark a centre position for the waste chute using the pedestal as a guide. Reminder Notes: • The Rota-Loo 950 is normally installed with only one pedestal, but may have 2 pedestals installed either at the same level or at different drop heights - See drawing on page 5 for dimensions. -
Page 9: Piping
INSTALLATION Cont... Prepare Floor When you have confirmed the desired location in the toilet room and right location for the Rota-Loo: • Cut the marked 260mm circle with a jigsaw to create the Waste Chute opening. • Prepare a firm base for the Rota-Loo to sit on. The base needs to be level, flat, firm, dry and free draining. -
Page 10: Insulation
INSTALLATION Cont... Install the Air Outlet and Fan The Vent Kit includes a 45° F-M PVC bend to fit into the Pod and connect the pipework, a Y-Junction PVC and a Coupling & Cap as the water condensate. The vent pipe can be installed either through the inside of the house or on the outside. -
Page 11: Installation - Waste Chute & Pedestal, Final Checks
INSTALLATION Cont... Waste Chute and Pedestal Prepare the Waste Chute • The standard waste chute is approximately 900mm long, which includes a 100mm joining flange. This flange is only used to join two Standard Waste Chutes together, if this flange is not to be used, it will need to be removed since it will hinder connection to the pedestal and the Rota-Loo. -
Page 12: Operation Overview
OPERATIONS - OVERVIEW Using your Rota-Loo is great for the environment... you will use less water and less energy and you’ll return nutrients to the local eco-system. But using a Rota-Loo requires some effort and care - it is not the same as pushing a button and having someone else look after your waste, but with a little care and maintenance you can expect many years of trouble free operation. -
Page 13: Not
OPERATIONS Cont... What to put in the Rota-Loo • use only a good quality toilet paper (either unbleached, recycled or new white paper). Try not use excessive amounts of toilet paper as the paper may break down slower than the heap. •... - Page 14 OPERATIONS - Cont... Bin Rotation When the bin is full (the waste pile is no higher than 100mm below the top of the bin): • Open the access door. • Pour 2 to 3 litres of water into the bin – this can be done via the pedestal •...
- Page 15 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE It is wise to create a maintenance plan and carry out routine inspections of all equipment. A little effort regularly can save a lot of trouble later. When carrying out maintenance, wear appropriate protective clothing - at a minimum, wear gloves and wash immediately if you come into contact with any compost, waste and/or surfaces directly impacted by waste.
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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.
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Page 18: Risk Assessment - Inspection, Storage, Access, Quality
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 - Transfer Of Ownership, No Bulking Material, Carousel Not Turned, Too Hot
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 - Too Cold, Too Humid, Is Removed Early, Poor Drainage, Flooding
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: •... -
Page 21: Risk - Decommissioning
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 - Checklist, Kit Parts List, Tools List
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 950 Chamber •... - Page 24 Use gloves, eye protection and a Manufactured by Kiel Industries dust mask to protect yourself 87-93 Tramway Road from any residual pathogens PFG Group Victoria Morwell, VIC 3840 that may exist. 87 - 93 Tramway Road Australia Morwell Victoria 3840...
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