Owner’s Manual BTS 33 NE Waterless Toilet Rev.
Index Specifications 3 Capacity 3 Weight Limit 3 Measurements and Weight 3 • Maintaining aeration Carbon to Nitrogen ratio (C:N) • Maintaining C:N Use and Care 8 8 8 8 Introduction 3 Precautions 8 Description 3 Adding starter mulch 8 Package Contents 3 • Approved mulches 8 Toilet Box: 3 • Homemade mulch 9 Vent Kit: 3 Emptying the Compost Bin 9 Toilet Components 4 Shutting down your toilet 9 4 In case of paper build up
Specifications Capacity • • 4 people - full-time use 6 people - part-time use Increase capacity by adding optional bins. Each bin increases capacity by 2 - 3 people Weight Limit 350 lb Measurements and Weight Depth Width Height Seat Height Weight Shipping Installed 31.5” 19.25” 29” 26.5” 15.5” 24.75” 19.25” 25.5 lbs 63 lb Introduction Thank you for your purchase of an BTS 33 Toilet system.
Toilet Components 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Seat assembly Top Part Compost Bin Lid Fan Housing Compost Bin Compost Bin Tray Toilet Base Drain Nipple Installation Tools Required • • • • • • • 5/16” nut driver or socket Phillips screwdriver Drill 2 1/2” hole saw 1 1/4” drill bit/hole saw Jig saw, sawzall, or keyhole saw Hammer • Roofing nails • 100% adhesive silicon caulking (do not use latex silicon) • Plum bob or weighted string • Pencil • PVC pipe cleaner and glue.
Straight run through ceiling and roof Remove top of unit by lifting straight up Remove bins from inside of unit Separate bin by gently pulling up on bin lid handle while holding bottom bin firmly. 4. Insert fan housing in back of unit as shown in Fig. 1 5. Use 2 – ¾” #8 – 32 screws and 2 #8 nuts to secure the fan housing to the base. 6. Slide 2” x 2” shielded rubber coupler over vent fan housing nipple with screws facing downward. Tighten clamp using 5/16” nut driver or socket until snug.
14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. Drill a 1 1/4” hole in the floor or wall to accommodate the drain tube. Drill a 2 1/2” hole in the ceiling where you made a mark in Step 8. Drill a 2 1/2” hole in the roof directly above the hole in the ceiling.
Through the exterior wall using 45° elbows. *** IMPORTANT *** Pipe will need to pass through the wall at a 45 degree angle. AT NO TIME CAN THE PIPE RUN AT MORE THAN 45 DEGREES OFF VERTICAL! Remove top of unit by lifting straight up Remove bins from inside of unit Separate bin by gently pulling up on bin lid handle while holding bottom bin firmly. 4. Insert fan housing in back of unit as shown in Fig. 1 5. Use 2 – ¾” #8 – 32 screws and 2 #8 nuts to secure the fan housing to the base. 6.
There are 4 factors that affect the efficiency of a composting toilet: 3. Ensure a good flow of air to the bathroom from the living area. 4. Addition of an auxiliary 12VDC or 115VAC ventilation fan that can be ordered from BioLet Toilet Systems or your local authorized dealer. Moisture Carbon to Nitrogen ratio (C:N) Theory of composting toilets In optimum conditions, the composting material has the consistency of a well-wrung sponge – about 45% to 70% moisture.
mulches will carry the BioLet Toilet Systems logo. Using any other mulch may cause a decrease in the efficiency of your toilet and may void the warranty on parts if their failure is determined to be caused by usage of unapproved mulch.
• air turbulence above the roof. The vent pipe must be raised to get the top above the air turbulence. Hang a sign above the toilet, for the convenience of guests, that states ‘To “flush”: Add ½ cup starter mulch after each fecal use.’ Excess moisture in the toilet If you detect excess moisture inside the toilet: Troubleshooting • Odors in bathroom • If you detect a pungent or ammonia odor in your bathroom there is a possibility of insufficient airflow from your toilet.
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