3. Machine Specifications
3.1. General Overview
The Vernacare Vortex Air disposal unit is designed to operate within a 2-minute cycle using 23 litres
+/-10% of water (standard cycle mode). The machine can dispose of up to 6 ‘Vernacare” disposable
single- use products in a single cycle. To comply with Australian Watermark standards, the total ‘pulp
weight’ per cycle cannot exceed 200gm.
This capacity varies depending on the size of the pulp products & cycle selected. Below shows the
capacity for standard and heavy duty cycles. For ‘Eco’ mode only 1 pulp item may be macerated per
cycle. (product diagrams are examples only):
Do not stack products inside each other or attempt to dispose of more than one item in a single
cycle as this will impair the effective operation of the machine and in severe cases, may cause the
motor to stall. It is considered good practice to operate the machine each time a product is placed
into the machine.
Do not place string, wipes, plastic or metal items inside the machine as these may damage
components. Note: Only maceratable wipes that comply with AS/NZS 5328:2022 can be disposed of
in the Vortex Air macerator.
The Vortex Air by default is set to ‘Auto-Start’ mode (this can be altered using the engineering
mode). To operate the machine, a foot must be placed into the foot-well. When this is done a sensor
will signal the lid motor to open the lid. Pulp can then be placed into the hopper. Placing a foot back
into the foot-well, will signal the lid to close.
Once closed a magnetic sensor will detect the lid and trigger the interlock which secures the lid
assembly to the top-cover. In the event this sensor fails a secondary microswitch will prevent the
motor from turning the blades during the cycle, this is a secondary safety feature which is
independent from the circuit board and primary software program.
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