Sun-Mar CENTREX 3000 - Removing Compost from Bio-drum

Removing Compost from the patented Bio-drum ™
The level of compost in the patented Bio-Drum™ should never be more than half full. As a guide, the compost in the drum should be at
least 4 inches from the bottom of the drum door. Unlike other Sun-Mar units, the Centrex 3000 uses patented Autoflow technology to
remove finished compost to the collection chamber. If you are expecting the 3000 to receive prolonged use that exceeds its rated
capacity, you may need to manually remove compost to the finishing drawer. It will not fall into the drawer on its own; it must be
removed from the drum by following the steps outlined in this section.
Pull the drum
lock
button
The drum lock button is
located below the handle.
Pull the button out
approximately 1/2” and
hold.
Do NOT push the
button in.
The drum lock button is
attached to a bar that sits in a
molded depression in the drum.
When the button is pulled, the
bar is pulled out of the
depression, which allows the
drum to turn counter-clockwise.
Turn the
handle
counter-
clockwise
While holding the drum
lock button out, turn the
handle counter-clockwise
for three revolutions of
the handle. Release the
drum lock button and
continue to turn the
handle counter-clockwise
until the handle hits a
hard stop.
The drum door will stay open
allowing compost to fall into the
finishing drawer. Fresh and
composted material will be
deposited into the drawer.
Level the
compost
in the drawer
Open the drawer and use
rake to level the
compost.
Leveling the compost will
prevent compost from soiling
the patented Bio-drum™.
Allow the
compost
to rest
Compost should now be
allowed to rest in the
drawer for 3 - 4 weeks to
finish the composting
process.
This compost will be isolated
from any new waste and should
be left in the drawer for a
minimum of 3-4 weeks or
longer to finish composting.
Compost may be removed at any time that you need more space in the Bio-drum ™ .
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