FCMP OUTDOOR RM4000 User Manual

TUMBLING COMPOSTER
INSTRUCTIONS
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- wood ashes
- invasive plants/weeds (i.e. poison ivy)
Do not compost:
- meats/fats/bones
- dairy products
- trash/plastic
Browns are:
- leaves
- straw/hay
- saw dust
- twigs
- kitchen scraps
- grass clippings
- garden &
house plants
Setting-up your Composter
Fi
rst select a location to install your composter that is convenient to
move materials to and from, usually close to a garden. Choose a at
surface with enough room to be able to rotate the composter and if
able, be sure to select a location in direct sunlight, to help cook your
compost.
To assemble, you will need an adjustable wrench and at screw driver.
An additional set of hands will be helpful too! Complete assembly
instructions are included on inserted sheets.
What to put in your Composter
The composting process works best by mixing moist greens
(nitrogen rich) with dry browns. (carbon rich) in a ratio of
approximately 1 part greens to 2 parts browns. Start with a scoop of
regular garden dirt to introduce the needed microbes.
Greens are:

FCMP OUTDOOR RM4000 Specifications

General

Fuel Type	Propane
Primary Material	Stainless Steel
Number of Burners	4
Material	Stainless Steel
Warranty	1 year

Summary

Tumbling Composter Instructions

Setting-up your Composter

Guide on selecting a location and preparing the composter for use, including assembly needs.

What to put in your Composter

Explains the balance of greens and browns for effective composting and lists examples of each.

Composting Tips

Rules of Composting

Outlines the three key principles for successful composting: materials, moisture, and air.

Trouble Shooting

Addresses common issues like compost not heating up, odor, and pest problems.

Grasscycling

Suggests using grass clippings as mulch or on the lawn for nitrogen.

Assembly Instructions

Parts list

Lists all the components required for assembling the composter stand and barrel.

Stand Assembly

Provides the order and visual guide for assembling the composter's stand structure.