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Certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 41
Standard 41
Certified for liquid containment,
odors, and solid end products in
both residential and cottage use
CENTREX 1000
OWNER'S MANUAL
CENTREX 1000
Serial No.______________
CENTREX 1000 NE
RATED CAPACITY
Weekend & Vacation Use
CENTREX 1000:
CENTREX 1000 NE: 6 Adults
7 Adults
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- Page 1 CENTREX 1000 NE RATED CAPACITY Weekend & Vacation Use Certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 41 Standard 41 CENTREX 1000: 7 Adults Certified for liquid containment, CENTREX 1000 NE: 6 Adults odors, and solid end products in both residential and cottage use...
- Page 2 Models for which the manual applies: CCEL-02201 Centrex 1000 115V CCNL-02301 Centrex 1000 NE CCEL-02202 Centrex 1000 240V Unit must be installed so electrical components in the base are protected from rain, flooding and melting snow. Place the warning and cleaning sticker on the inside lid of the ultra low flush toilet.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Mechanical Installation Troubleshooting 15-17 CENTREX 1000 Rough in Urine Odor In Washroom Dimensions Occasional Urine Odor Outside CENTREX 1000 Electric Installation 6 Strong Sewage Odor Space requirements Fan Noisy Vent Piping Location Fan Not Working Electrical Considerations Liquid Buildup/ CENTREX 1000 NE Installation... -
Page 4: How Composting Works
Almost all organic material will compost. The proper bulking material and human waste should be added to the composting toilet. In order to maintain a good balance between carbon-rich materials (SUN-MAR Compost Sure Blue) and nitrogen-rich human waste only. - 2 –... -
Page 5: The Centrex 1000 Toilet
THE SUN-MAR CENTREX 1000 TOILET The key to the success of the CENTREX 1000 lies in its three chamber design. Each of the three chambers; patented Bio-drum, compost finishing drawer, and evaporation chamber, have their own independent environments for optimum efficiency. -
Page 6: Inspection
Inspection We recommend an inspection of the CENTREX 1000 prior to installation and to make sure you have received all of the parts required as listed below. 1. If there is any visible damage to the carton- Inspecting the The contents of the carton should be inspected before signing the unit for bill of lading. -
Page 7: Installation
Installation CENTREX 1000 ROUGH IN DIMENSIONS - 5 –... -
Page 8: Centrex 1000 Electric Installation
1. Compost will be removed from the finishing drawer. Ensure that there is at least 15” in front of the Space CENTREX 1000, so that the drawer may be removed from the unit. Required and 2. The safety drain is required in all installations. Install the unit in a location where the safety drain can be connected. -
Page 9: Centrex 1000 Ne Installation
1. Compost will be removed from the finishing drawer. Ensure that there is at least 15” Space in front of the CENTREX 1000 NE so that the drawer may be removed from the unit. Required and 2. The safety drain is necessary for ALL installations. Install the unit in a location where other the safety drain can be connected. -
Page 10: Installation Common To All
The safety drain must be connected as it will be required in all Centrex 1000 NE Drain installations or Centrex 1000 electric with ultra-low flush toilets. -
Page 11: Installing The Wastepipe
When installing the waste pipe from the toilet to the unit, the following Installing the should be considered:- waste pipe 1. The pipe should be either 45 ° or vertical (if composting unit is directly below toilet), or at a 2-3 ° angle (1/8”-1/4” or 3-13mm drop per foot maximum) so that the waste travels with the liquid. -
Page 12: Start Up And Use
When you first start up the CENTREX 1000, it will take approximately 6 weeks at optimum temperatures (70-90 ° F) before you will have sufficient quantities of microbes in the drum to actually achieve good compost. During this time, the contents of the patented bio-drum start out as Compost Sure Blue and waste. -
Page 13: Ongoing Maintenance
Ongoing Toilet Maintenance Once your CENTREX 1000 toilet is installed and you have gone through the initial start-up procedure, follow the steps outlined below to keep your composting toilet working optimally. Even if you only use the toilet for urination then at least one cup of Add one cup of Compost Sure Blue should be added per person per day of use. -
Page 14: Spring Time Start Up
Add Water & Microbe Mix Add some warm water to the remaining compost, enough to ensure that it is quite moist. Also, add some Sun-Mar Microbe Mix (two of scoops) to give the compost pile a “kick-start” and rotate the drum several times to mix. If your composting toilet is electric, plug it in and use for another season. -
Page 15: Removing Compost From The Bio-Drum
Compost maybe be removed at any time that you may need more space in the drum and will need to be removed more frequently for heavily used units or where the CENTREX 1000 toilet is the primary residential toilet. -
Page 16: Compost Troubleshooting
Fungus gnats tend to be attracted to dry compost, due IMPORTANT: to the fungus which begins to Application of a pesticide in a SUN-MAR form on the surface when it toilet is not a health concern because all dries out. Good, moist SUN-MAR units are vented. -
Page 17: Mechanical Troubleshooting
(electric) Downdraft is dependent on Install a 12 volt fan in vent pipe. Competing wind direction as well as (CENTREX 1000 NE) Wood stoves or appliances natural obstructions etc. furnaces installed in a tightly sealed room Initially, install the vent with the composting toilet may draw air in above the peak of the roof. -
Page 18: Fan Not Working
Check the power source. If this does not eventually have to be remedy the problem, have your serial changed. Do Not turn on number ready and call SUN-MAR and off daily. Increased usage. The amount of liquid varies substantially Install the overflow drain. -
Page 19: Heating System Not Working
MAR for a handle replacement kit Turn broken (instructions included). Have your serial number ready and call Steel roll-pin SUN-MAR for a replacement small gear kit. securing gear wheel to shaft has broken Drum too full Drum Door Spray hinges with Compost Quick. Scrub... -
Page 20: Basic Instructions
To speed up composting, add one scoop of Microbe Mix every second week, and ensure that the drum is not more than ½ full. ATTENTION: the Centrex 1000 electric model must remain plugged in to an electrical outlet continuously to function in an odorless fashion. If you will be... -
Page 21: Composting Toilet
ACCESSORY ITEMS FOR THE CENTREX 1000 TOILET 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 Cleans and accelerates the composting action of your Sun-Mar “Compost... -
Page 22: Centrex 1000 Specifications
- 19 – CENTREX 1000 SPECIFICATIONS CENTREX 1000 EXPLOSION DIAGRAM & PART NUMBERS 1 2” (50mm) 90° pipe 12 Drum Locker 23 Drum Screen 2 Fan Door 13 Centrex 1000 Drawer 24 Centrex 1000 Drum 3 Fan Motor 14 Centrex 1000 Heater Tray... - Page 23 Rev.D15 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 and five years on the fiberglass tank, provided that our inspection shows that such failure is due to defective material or workmanship.
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