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QUICK COMPOSTER 500
(EN) Instructions for use
Biolan Quick Composter 500 is designed for year-round
composting of kitchen waste. The thermally insulated
composter with an efficient ventilation system quickly
produces compost. Quick Composter 500 is suitable for the
use of 2–5 households, as well as schools, kindergartens,
restaurants, etc.
Dimensions
volume
capacity depending on volume and
type of waste
bottom area
size of daily use lid
size of large lid
composter height
working height
empty composter weight
full composter weight
weight of the daily use cover when
opening
weight of large lid
diameter of seep liquid hole
Warranty
Biolan Quick Composter 500 has a one year warranty in domestic use.
1. The warranty is valid from the date of purchase and
covers possible defects in material and workmanship.
The warranty does not cover any indirect damage.
2. Biolan Oy reserves the right to either repair
or replace damaged parts at its discretion.
3. Any damage resulting from careless or forcible
handling of the device, failure to observe the
operating instructions, or normal wear and tear are
not covered by this warranty.
In warranty-related matters, please consult Biolan Oy directly.
1. COMPOSTING PERMITS AND REGULATIONS
The permits and regulations applicable to composting
vary from country to country and municipality to
municipality. Consult your local municipal environmental
authority for the regulations valid in your area.
approximately 500 litres
For 2–5 households
103 x 65 cm (W x D)
70 x 63 cm (W x D)
118 x 78 cm (W x D)
114 cm
105 cm
61 kg
250-400 kg
6,1 kg
10,6 kg
16 mm
Keep these instructions for use!
2. SETTING UP THE COMPOSTER
2.1 Choose a location
Place Quick Composter 500 in a location where you can easily
take your waste and empty the composter all year round. Set the
composter up on a firm surface at a location with good drainage.
Make sure that the composter is level or slightly tilted backwards
by elevating the front end a bit.
Quick Composter 500 is equipped with a seep liquid opening near
the bottom at the back of the bin to drain any excess liquid.
Place the composter directly onto the ground so that the soil will
absorb any seep liquid. Alternatively, you can collect the seep
liquid (Figure 1).
If the compost mass is unusually wet, seep liquid may also seep
from under the emptying hatch (part 4) and from the inlet air valve
at the front of the composter (part 13).
2.2 Attaching the seep liquid hose and draining
liquid
Quick Composter 500 is equipped with a seep liquid hole in the
bottom centre of the back of the bin to drain any excess liquid and
absorb it into the soil. You can collect the seep liquid in a container
if you like, but this is not mandatory. Connect a fabric-reinforced
hose, diameter 19 mm, to the hose connector near the bottom of
the back of the composter. Place the other end of the hose in a
container located in such a place that the liquid will flow downhill. If
you want, you can use film-faced plywood to make a covered pit for
the canister and insulate it on the outside (as shown in Figure 1).
You can use any canister made of frost-proof plastic. You can
purchase the canister from a retailer or from the Biolan webstore.
2.3. Connecting the outlet air pipe
If the composter is placed in a canopy or similar location, you can
connect Quick Composter 500 to either a 75 or 50 mm diameter
outlet air pipe if you wish. Drainage pipes available from HVAC
stores are suitable as outlet air pipes.
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