OWNER’S MANUAL
CONTENTS
How Composting Works 2
The CENTREX 1000 Toilet 3
The Patented Bio-Drum 3
Compost Finishing Drawer 3
Evaporation Chamber 3
Inspection 4
Check for Damage 4
What’s in the Box 4
Familiarize yourself with the
CENTREX 1000 4
Placement of the unit 4
Installation 5-7
CENTREX 1000 Rough in
Dimensions 5
CENTREX 1000 Electric Installation 6
Space requirements 6
Vent Piping Location 6
Electrical Considerations 6
CENTREX 1000 NE Installation 7
Space requirements 7
Vent Piping Location 7
Installation Common To All 8
Leading the vent through
the Roof 8
Leading the vent through the wall 8
The Diffusor 8
Drain Installation 8
Handling Effluent 8
Installing The Wastepipe 9
Installing The Ultra-Low
Flush Toilet 9
Start Up And Use 10
Ongoing Maintenance 11
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Spring Time Start Up 12
Winter Use 12
Removing Compost from the
Bio-Drum 13
Compost Troubleshooting 14
Compost Too Wet 14
Waste is not Breaking Down 14
Lumps In Drum 14
Drum Too Full 14
Flies Present 14
Mechanical
Troubleshooting 15-17
Urine Odor In Washroom 15
Occasional Urine Odor Outside 15
Strong Sewage Odor 15
Fan Noisy 15
Fan Not Working 16
Liquid Buildup/
Lack of Evaporation 16
Liquid Overflow 16-17
Heating System Not Working 17
Liquid In Finishing Drawer 17
Drum Will Not Turn 17
Drum Door Not Opening/
Closing 17
Basic Instructions 18
Composting Toilet
Accessories 19
CENTREX 1000 Specifications 21