TABLE OF CONTENTS CM40 TANK ITEMS PEDESTAL ITEMS DRAIN ITEMS VENT ITEMS CONSUMABLES OPTIONAL ITEMS FOR LEACHATE DRAIN OPTIONAL PACK FOR BURIED INSTALL ONLY TOOLS REQUIRED MATERIALS REQUIRED INSTALLATION SUMMARY CONDITIONS POSITIONING THE TANK TANK SUPPORT FOR BURIED INSTALL SYSTEM ONLY EXCESS LIQUID DRAIN INSTALLATION TOILET CHUTE &...
TOOLS REQUIRED Spirit Level Caulking gun Screwdriver Spade (Philips/plain) Scissors/Knife Drill Jigsaw Tape Measure Marker Ladder MATERIALS REQUIRED • Water to wet starter material. • Additional 50mm PVC pipe (coupling and bends if absorption trench is to be located some distance away from tank). Additional pipe bends if needed for vent pipe.
CONDITIONS Any decomposition process works better where temperatures are warmer. Over the winter months the composting process slows or can even temporarily stop where temperatures in the pile drop below 4°C. >13°C Ideal temperature for composting <13°C Composting process slows As the composting tank is black, it will absorb heat from the sun.
POSITIONING THE TANK If there is very little room between the top of the tank and the floor of the building, the order of the installation can be changed as follows: Firstly, cut the hole for the pedestal in the floor of the building (refer to page 9, Toilet Chute & Pedestal). Position the tank under the hole and then mark the position of the hole onto the tank.
FOR BURIED INSTALL SYSTEM ONLY For a buried system it is required to hold the tank down with galvanised rods. These are slid into the slots provided on both sides and the front of the tank. LEFT SIDE VIEW SECTIONAL IN GROUND Excavate 300mm larger than tank all around.
TOILET CHUTE & PEDESTAL Please refer to the separate A3 Template to FRONT pedestal installation manual cut chute hole for instructions on how to at the correct locate the pedestal in your size. bathroom. BACK < 5mm of sideways play around the hole. NOTE: If the floor of the building is high above the top of the tank a chute extension piece/s...
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Enlarge the hole in the rubber chute collar so it will stretch snugly around the toilet chute without gaps. Mark and cut chute. Drip Edge Max 100mm SECTION VIEW Floor representation IMCM-40-2023-12-04 ecoflo.com.au 1300-138-182...
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TOP FLOOR Lift the toilet chute slightly and put sealant between the toilet chute and the floor then press chute down again to seat firmly onto the floor. Lift up Push down Bend and move the metal edging strip of the chute collar to the tank.
PEDESTAL INSTALLATION See separate instruction manual for pedestal installation. INSTALLATION OF VENTILATION SYSTEM Note: As air flow is essential to the operation of the unit, the fewer bends that are used when installing the vent system the better. Plan the vent pipe layout.
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Secure Wallace seal into position. Tip: Putting the wallace seal in hot water for 5 minutes can help when installing the PVC pipe. Secure pipe fittings according to building/ roofing instructions. Complexity may vary. Position the fan housing so that it can be easily accessed and secure with silicon.
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Install the vent cowl or optional turbo vent (1). Secure with 3 self-tapping Min. 900mm screws. Attach the upper section of the vent pipe. The pipe should be supported against the wall of the building with the brackets provided (2, 3). This configuration will vary depending on location of tank.
HOW TO USE THE MAIN LID Aline the lip of the lid with the front rib of the Main Top Tank. Push the lip under the rib and ensure there is a strong secure fit. Once the lip is secured push the lid down to its final position.
STARTER-BED OF ORGANIC MATTER SUITABLE BULKING MATERIAL Wood shavings Peanut or Hemp Dry Leaves coconut husk NOT SUITABLE BULKING MATERIAL Large wood chips Lawn clippings Fine sawdust Sugar cane mulch Starter bed of bulking material to underside of baffle. Dampen down well with water.
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