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When to turn the system off
If you’re going to leave your system unattended for longer than two weeks, you can switch it
off and place the bowl cover into the seat. This seals the chamber and will prevent any smells
from entering your bathroom. Then you can comfortably turn the system off at the wall socket
without worrying about emptying the contents. The microbes will move around and compost
while you’re gone, assuming ideal conditions.
Troubleshooting
Odours detected
• Urine/damp odour
– Turn thermostat up one click and monitor
– Ensure vent pipe is well insulated (to prevent condensation issues)
• Strange burnt odour
– Turn thermostat down one click and monitor
– Check moisture level of the pile. If it appears dry, sprinkle 500ml of water on bulking
agent.
Liquid leaking onto oor
• Identify where liquid is coming from - why is it not evaporating or being absorbed.
• Checkuidlevelindicatortubeonsideofunit(#28).
• If liquid is visible in the tube, turn the thermostat up one click and monitor (make sure
bottom heater is working).
• Ensure the vent pipe is well insulated (to prevent condensation in the vent pipe).
Mixing arms are not turning
• The mixing arms moves very slowly and the micro switch will stop them from moving when
you lift the toilet seat lid. To check if the mixing arms are moving:
1. Lift the toilet seat up to activate the seat sensor (this is the magnet in the lid making a
connection). Refer to page 7.
2. Now release move the toilet seat lid away from the unit to release the seat sensor.
• You should see the mixing arms start its rotation. If you don’t, you’ll want to start
troubleshooting:
– Turn on and off. Motor should turn a full revolution.
– Make sure the shear pin hasn’t broken.
– Can you hear the mixer motor?
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