Sun-Mar COMPACT - Drum will Not Turn; Drum Door Not Opening;Closing; Properly

Liquid In
Finishing
Drawer
Drum Screen
Clogged
Disconnect the vent stack and
remove the fan assembly.
Rotate the drum until the drum
screen is visible. Spray the
drum screen with Compost
Quick and let sit for 30-45
minutes. Use a long-handled
wire brush to thoroughly scour
the drum screen. Rotate drum
so screen is on the bottom, then
look through drawer opening to
check for liquid dripping from
screen.
EXCEL NE: Remove the blank
fan plate. Rotate the drum until
the drum screen is visible.
Spray the drum screen with
Compost Quick and let sit for
30-45 minutes. Use a long-
handled wire brush to
thoroughly scour the drum
screen. Rotate drum so screen
is on the bottom, then look
through drawer opening to
check for liquid dripping from
scre
e
n.
Following the ongoing
maintenance described on
page 11 will prevent the
drum screen from becoming
clogged.
In a toilet being used
residentially, the drum
screen should only have to
be cleaned twice a year.
Drum Will Not
Turn
Set screw
securing handle to
shaft has broken.
Drill out set screw and replace,
or have your serial number
ready and call SUN-MAR for a
handle replacement kit
(instructions included).
Drum should never be more
than ½ full. Use the circular
indent on the front inside of
the drum as a guide.
Compost should never be
above half way up that
circle. See page 12 for
further information on
removing compost.
Drum Door Not
Opening/
Closing
Properly
Steel roll-pin
securing gear
wheel to shaft has
broke
n.
Have your serial number ready
and call SUN-MAR for a
replacement small gear kit.
Drum too full
and/or
Hinges are stuck
Spray hinges with Compost
Quick. Scrub hinges with
toothbrush or other soft nylon
bristled brush.
Remove compost using a small,
hand-held tool until drum is less
t
han half
-
full.
Do not allow t
he Bio
-
drum™ to become more
than half full. This can lead
to excess stress on hinges
and other moving parts, and
can prevent compost from
being able to exit the drum.
If you have any questions, please call Sun-Mar’s customer service department, 1 888 341 0782 ext. 218
before proceeding with any mechanical repairs. The serial number of your composting toilet will be
required for warranty purposes, and to ensure that the correct part is provided for your toilet.
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