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14. STARTER-BED OF ORGANIC MATTER
Note : this is a crucial part of the installation process and must be completed before
the unit is used.
We recommend wood shavings as the starter-bed material or bulking agent. In some
cases due to supply problems or personal preference it is not practical to use wood
shavings. The reason we recommend them is because they are high in carbon and are
of a good texture so as to trap oxygen.
Alternative bulking agents are dicussed in the Operating Manual.
Unsatisfactory materials for the starter-bed include: large quantities of lawn clippings,
fine sawdust, large wood chips and long stemmed grasses. These materials decompose
but in your CLivus may have a tendency to form solid “clumps”.
Spread the bulking material in the tank bottom so as to cover the lower edge of the air
ducts as shown in the diagram below.
Appproximate volume required is:
CM8 | 0.25 cubic metres
CM10 | 0.3 cubic metres
CM14 | 0.4 cubic metres
CM20 | 0.5 cubic metres
The bottom of the air ducts must be
covered and woodshavings should come
up above the inside of the front
stainless steel air duct.
15. STARTING THE COMPOSTING PROCESS
Once the woodshavings have been added, dampen down with water (spray with a hose
through the top inspection door). This breaks the surface tension and allows the
bulking material to begin absorbing the urine that will enter the tank. If this is not done
liquid can simply run off the organic material without soaking through (in much the
same way as a very dry teatowel will not dry wet dishes very well).
Clivus Multrum provides a packet of starter bacteria with your new system. In order for
this to be effective, it is necessary to have some waste in place to provide nutrients
before the bacteria is added to your unit. We therefore suggest that the toilet is used
in the normal way for say 7 - 10 days (depending on usage level) before the bacteria is
added.
Hydrate the supplied Clivus compost starter bacteria in a bucket of water for 10
minutes or longer, then add bacteria to the toilet.
CONGRATULATIONS! You have now completed the installation of your new
composting toilet. Now you can sit back and admire your handiwork and enjoy the
knowledge that from now on you will be saving your valuable water supply and doing
your bit in keeping our waterways free of pollution.
IT IS NOW ESSENTIAL THAT YOU FAMILIARISE YOURSELF THOROUGHLY
WITH YOUR OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL. You will quickly learn
how you should look after your Clivus to ensure iot operates reliably and efficiently for
years to come.
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