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CM8 Next Gen.
INSTALLATION MANUAL
AUS | NZ
Lic No. SMKH25591
IMCM-8-2024-07-17
AS/NZS 1546.2
SAI Global

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  • Page 1 CM8 Next Gen. INSTALLATION MANUAL AUS | NZ Lic No. SMKH25591 IMCM-8-2024-07-17 AS/NZS 1546.2 SAI Global...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CM8 TANK ITEMS PEDESTAL ITEMS DRAIN ITEMS VENT ITEMS CONSUMABLES OPTIONAL PACK FOR BURIED ANCHOR SYSTEM ONLY TOOLS REQUIRED MATERIALS REQUIRED INSTALLATION SUMMARY CONDITIONS POSITIONING THE TANK TANK SUPPORT TANK ASSEMBLY FOAM TAPE INSTALLATION STARTER-BED OF ORGANIC MATTER INSTALLATION FOR BURIED ANCHOR SYSTEM ONLY LEACHATE DRAIN INSTALLATION TOILET CHUTE &...
  • Page 3: Cm8 Tank Items

    CM8 TANK ITEMS 1x MAINTENANCE RAKE 1x SILICONE SEALANT 1x CM8 TANK How to use: 1x ‘HOW TO USE’ SIGN PEDESTAL ITEMS 1x PEDESTAL & 1x TOILET TOILET SEAT CHUTE 1x TOILET CHUTE 16x ROOFING COLLAR SCREWS ©Ecoflo Wastewater Management Pty Ltd...
  • Page 4: Drain Items

    DRAIN ITEMS 1x THREADED ACCESS 2x MI CONNECTOR Ø50MM CAP Ø50MM 2x 45° BEND Ø50MM 1X SOCKED SLOTTED DRAIN PIPE Ø100MM 1.5M L 1x TEE Ø50MM 1x PVC DRAIN PIPE Ø50MM VENT ITEMS 2x VENT SUPPORT 1x 90° BEND Ø100mm BRACKETS &...
  • Page 5: Consumables

    CONSUMABLES BULKING SPRAY ENZYME MICROBES AGENT BOTTLE CONCENTRATE OPTIONAL PACK FOR BURIED ANCHOR SYSTEM ONLY 4x EYE NUT 8x ROPE CLAMPS 4x STAINLESS STEEL 4x UNEQUAL FRP CABLE LENGTHS ANGLE 40x60MM YOU WILL NEED: 2x 2m CONCRETE SLEEPERS 200x75mm ©Ecoflo Wastewater Management Pty Ltd...
  • Page 6: Tools Required

    TOOLS REQUIRED Spirit Level Caulking gun Screwdriver Spade (Philips/plain) Scissors/Knife Drill Jigsaw Tape Measure Marker Ladder MATERIALS REQUIRED • Water for wetting 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. •...
  • Page 7: Conditions

    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.
  • Page 8: Positioning The Tank

    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 11, Toilet Chute &...
  • Page 9: Tank Assembly

    TANK ASSEMBLY Unbolt the 4 screws around the edge of the CM8 Next Gen and lift off the lid. Place baffle inside and fill with bulking agent (see next page). Place the lid onto the base and screw in all 24 M6x35mm bolts, washers and nuts around the edge of the CM8.
  • Page 10: Starter-Bed Of Organic Matter

    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 Front baffle well with water.
  • Page 11: Installation For Buried Anchor System Only

    INSTALLATION FOR BURIED ANCHOR SYSTEM ONLY LEFT SIDE VIEW For a buried system it is required to tie the tank down with the optional pack. This is to attach both sides of the CM8 tank to the sleeper. Installation of Anchor system to A = SECTIONAL VIEW LEFT SIDE Replace M6 nut on front and back...
  • Page 12: Leachate Drain Installation

    LEACHATE DRAIN INSTALLATION Threaded Access Cap 45° Bend Leachate Drain Drain Options Socked Slotted Pipe 450 min 150 min Geofabric layer 20mm Gravel 300 min ø100mm Agi Drain Trench Arch 500 min 150 min Geofabric layer Gravel 230 min Leachate drain ©Ecoflo Wastewater Management Pty Ltd...
  • Page 13: Toilet Chute & Pedestal

    TOILET CHUTE & PEDESTAL Please refer to the Pedestal FRONT installation manual for instructions on how to locate the pedestal in your bathroom. A3 Template to cut chute hole at the correct size. 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 may be needed.
  • Page 14 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 Viewpoint/ Maintenance Access ©Ecoflo Wastewater Management Pty Ltd...
  • Page 15 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 profile of the tank.
  • Page 16: Powering Your Fan

    POWERING YOUR FAN A 120 /12 volt regulated transformer is included to run the fan from mains power. The positive wire the transformer is marked with a white line. The fan has anti-polarity protection and would not run if connected incorrectly. If you have a solar panel, refer to the instructions provided with it.
  • Page 17: Pedestal Installation

    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. The hole for the vent pipe is best at the side of the front access area, as far as practical from the nearest chute entry.
  • Page 18 Cut hole 121mm in diameter (as noted on the wallace seal). 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.
  • Page 19 Install the vent cowl or optional turbo vent. Secure with 3 self-tapping screws. Min. 600mm 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). ©Ecoflo Wastewater Management Pty Ltd...
  • Page 20: Contact

    CONTACT The place of purchase is responsible for handling warranty claims and addressing product concerns during the warranty period. AUSTRALIA Ecoflo Wastewater Management ecoflo.com.au PH 1300 138 182 or (07) 3889 6144 info@ecoflo.com.au Available Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays) NEW ZEALAND Waterless Composting Toilets NZ wctnz.co.nz...

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