Add..
1 cupful (or 2 handfuls) of Sun-Mar Compost Sure (or 50/50 mixture of peat moss
and non-cedar wood shavings) to the Bio-Drum after every bowel movement. This
usually represents one cupful per person per day of use.
If you have a central unit, peat mix only needs to be added when you do your
rotations at the end of the weekend (cottage use) or once every 2nd day (residential/weekly
use).
Why?
Turn Handle...
to rotate the drum 4-6 complete revolutions, three times a week when in use,
or, if used only at weekends, only on departure.
Why?
Unplug...
the unit if you are leaving for a period of more than a few days. If you are
leaving one weekend and coming back the next, you may unplug the unit.
Consider installing a timer to shut the unit off after 48 hours to evaporate
excess liquid. If you are leaving for a period of more than few days, or the
compost appears dry, add approximately 1/2 gallon of warm water before leaving
to keep the compost moist.
Why?
Empty...
some compost into the finishing drawer when the drum is 1/2 to 2/3 full. It
is 2/3 full when the compost reaches a level about 2-3 inches below the drum
door when the door is open.
To empty some compost into the drawer, pull the drum locker button and rotate
the handle counter-clockwise (to turn the drum clockwise). Turn at the same
speed you would normally do for mixing.
If necessary, use the rake to level the compost in the drawer. If there is
not enough compost in the drawer, turn the drum backwards (clockwise) again
1 rotation.
Leave the compost in the finishing drawer to finish for 3-4 weeks or until
you next need to remove compost from the drum.
If your unit is used seasonally and is not used heavily, you may not have
to remove any compost at all during the season. If so, follow "Annual
Startup".
Why?
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Moves some compost to the next stage for finishing
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Ensures that the drum does not get too full
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Provides Extra Time for composting to be completed.
