Eng Tumbling Composter (with or without Locking Mechanism) Owner’s Manual Description – Features – Composting – Assembly Instructions www.dfomer.
Eng Tumbling Composter (with or without Locking Mechanism) Owner's Manual ††††††WARNINGS Do not exceed maximum weight of 60 Lbs (27.2 kg). Not intended for storage of flammable or caustic chemicals. Not for mixing concrete. Not intended for use by children or pets. To avoid suffocation do not allow children to play inside. Repair or replace broken parts immediately. Do not sit or stand on frame or barrel. Manufacturer is not responsible for damage caused by weather or misuse.
Eng THE TUMBLING COMPOSTER GENERAL The Tumbling Composter contains a mechanism with rods or fins that mixes and breaks up larger clusters to activate and "fasten" the decomposing process. Such composters are able to reach a temperature of more than 140°. In order for compost to be efficient, it requires a correct mixture ratio of "brown" (carbon) and "green" (nitrogen) materials (see LIST OF KEY COMPONENTS FOR GREAT COMPOST).
Eng Nitrogen - "Green" ingredients range from lawn clippings, green leaves, manures to garden trimmings and are ideal sources of nitrogen for composting. The same can be said of kitchen waste, such as vegetable and fruit leftovers, which also generate nitrogen. Kitchen wastes are usually kept in a plastic container under the sink. Before using them as ingredients for the composter, cut up the larger pieces before use.
Eng BASIC NITROGEN / CARBON CHART MATERIAL CARBON/NITROGEN INFO Eggshells Neutral Best when crushed. Leaves Carbon Leaves break down faster when shredded. Straw or hay Carbon Straw is best; hay (with seeds) is less ideal. Pine needles Carbon Acidic; use in moderate amounts. Wood ash Carbon Only use ash from clean materials; sprinkle lightly. Cardboard Carbon Shred material to avoid matting. Corn cobs, stalks Carbon Slow to decompose; best if chopped up.
Eng TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Odor PROBLEM(S) SOLUTION(S) Too much nitrogen Mix in "brown" material and rotate tumbler Too much moisture Lack of oxygen The Mixture Does Not Heat Up Attracts Animals Or Pests Lack of nitrogen Mix in "brown" material and rotate tumbler Lack of oxygen Rotate tumbler Lack of humidity Humidify mix Too much humidity Mix in "brown" material and rotate tumbler Particle size is too large Cut or grind materials Mixture contains bones, meat, or fatty foods, or animal ma
Eng Lawn Feeding - Screened compost (compost that has been sifted to collect the smaller particles) can be applied as a lawn fertilizer throughout the season. It will provide a wonderful slow-release food as well as assist in lawn disease prevention. Since the nutrients aren't as concentrated as in chemical lawn foods, you'll avoid the stripes that can easily occur when incorrectly applying chemicals, along with chemical run-off.
Eng ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS We offer two types of Tumbling Composters: one with locking mechanism and the other without. The assembly instructions for both are shown below. Tools Required Cutter pliers Phillips Screwdriver Tumbling Composter with Locking Mechanism Preparations 1. Cut and discard cable ties holding axle and rods on frame (Figs A and B) and barrels (Fig C, four places). 2. Unscrew both screws holding together the barrels (Fig D, two places). 3.
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Eng Installation 1. On one side of the frame, position two rods crosswise on frame, with holes on rods aligned with those on frame and on crossing, and secure with long screws and nuts (Figs 1 and 2, five places). 2. Repeat previous step on other side of frame (Figs 1 and 2, five places). 3. Install both C-shaped mixer rods on axle using short screws and nuts (Fig 3). 4. Position axle onto lower barrel half. 5.
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