Use and Care Guide

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Use as directed. To ensure proper performance, please be sure to contact us if you have installation or operation questions.

Envirolet®/SG FlushSmart VF Winter Use

IMPORTANT

Your Envirolet®/SG FlushSmart VF System uses water to flush and therefore special care must be taken

before using in winter due to concerns with freezing.

If you do intend to use your system in the winter or at temperatures below freezing (-0°C/32°F) or close to below freezing, please

ensure that all components are heated, well insulated, kept dry and protected to prevent freezing. This includes vacuum toilet,

vacuum generator and the Envirolet®/SG FlushSmart VF composting unit, venting system and all drain lines/connections.

Winter Use Requirements

The following is required for your Envirolet®/SG FlushSmart VF System if operated during winter, freezing or cold weather:

All 1.5” Flex Drain Pipe (connecting vacuum toilet to vacuum generator and vacuum generator to Envirolet®/SG compost unit) should

be wrapped with heated cable and well insulated to prevent freezing. Do not use any chemical anti-freeze in flush lines as this

will harm to composting process and require complete system clean and re-start.

50’/15m winter heat & insulation kits are available from Sancor to accomplish this easily:

1. The structure (“winter box,” shed, work shop, basement, etc.) that houses the composting unit of the Envirolet®/SG

FlushSmart VF System, vacuum generator and power supply should be heated.

2. Inside structure, position Envirolet®/SG compost unit on top of rubber mat or sheet of Styrofoam insulation to prevent

ground heat transfer (i.e., heat from compost unit to cold floor).

3. The ½” drain line that connects the Envirolet®/SG FlushSmart VF compost unit to your acceptable drain site (e.g.,

leaching pit) should be well insulated, buried and protected to prevent freezing. If this line is able to freeze it will not

drain so care must be taken prevent this.

4. In order to prevent freezing damage, make sure your water supply line (from your water source) that connects to the

vacuum toilet is heated. Or, disconnect water supply and manually pour only a small amount of water (0.2L) per flush.

5. If leaving the premise (in particular the bathroom) unheated ensure that the vacuum toilet bowl and bowl seal are

completely dry to prevent any freezing damage to the ceramic and rubber seal. You can wipe the bowl and seal dry with

a cloth. This should be done anytime you leave the premises (i.e., for the week or the entire season).

6. Insulate all flex and rigid vent components (e.g., flex vent pipe, rigid vent pipe). In Double Tank models this must be

done for both composting units.

7. Keep roof vent and Wind Turbine Ventilator free of ice and snow to allow for proper air-flow and to prevent snow, ice or

water entering system via opening.

Composting Unit Note:

The Envirolet®/SG FlushSmart VF compost unit will not be damaged if left unheated over winter during non-use. It is made from

durable polyethylene plastic and will not crack or break and comes with a Lifetime Warranty.

WARNING!

Do not add anti-freeze or any other chemicals to prevent freezing. This will harm the composting process and require complete

system clean out and re-start.