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BEFORE YOU BEGIN, MAKE SURE YOU CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. Please follow the instructions in the order presentedin this manual and be sure to observe all warnings and cautions. Allow two hours to assemble

the Ecomposter. If you have any questions or problems, please contact:

Customer Service at (877) 407-9100 EXT 1

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Assembly Manual and User Guide

Ecomposter Sphere and Standard Base

Systems Trading Corporation

450 7th Avenue, Suite 2809, New York NY 10123

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S1 x 8Sphere Panel

S1a x 8Sphere Panel

S4 x 48 (+2)Green Side Tabs

(preassembled)

S2 x 112 (+12)

Rivets

S8 x 112 (+12)

Pins

UnpackEcomposter SphereStep 1:

S5 x 2

Collar

S7 x 16LG Air Tube

S6 x 16SM Air Tube

CR1 x 4Center Ring

CR2 x 4M5 Screw

CR3 x 4M5 Nut

S3 x 32 (+2)White Mid Tabs

(preassembled)

L1 x 2Outer Lid

L2 x 2Inner Lid

L3 x 1Key

Unpack your Ecomposter and make sure you have the ollowing components to assemble the sphere.

I you are missing any components, please contact Customer Service at (877) 407-9100 EXT 1.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Step 1: UnpackEcomposter Sphere ..................................................................................................................

Step 2: Assemble One HalfSphere ......................................................................................................................Step 3: Assemble the Collar to complete One Hal Sphere ........................................................................

Step 4: Install Air Tubes .. ......................... ........................ ......................... ........................ ...................... .................Step 5: Assemble second hal o the Sphere ...................... ........................ ....................... ......................... ....

Step 6: Assemble Center Ring ........................ ......................... ........................ ....................... ........................ .....Step 7: Install Center Ring ...................... ......................... ........................ ......................... ...................... ..............

Step 8: Attach Top Sphere ......................................................................................................................................

Step 9: Install Lids ..... ........................ ........................ ....................... ........................ ......................... ........................

Standard Base Assembly ........................................................................................................................................Using Your Ecomposter ....................................................................................................................................

Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................................

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Phillips Screwdriver

COMPONENTS:

TOOLS NEEDED: RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

Hammer Gloves Rubber Mallet

NOTE: We have included extra pieces or some o the smaller parts.


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Fit the side tabs o the frst panel into the

slots on the let hand side o a second panel.

Assemble One Hal Sphere

A

B

C

NOTE: You will hammer S8 pins

into all the S2 rivets in Step 3E.

Step 2:

Place three S2 rivets into the holes in the

panel and the side tabs to hold in place.

Repeat steps A and B to connect the next six

panels.

Components:

S1 x 8Sphere Panel S2 x 21Rivets S8 x 21Pins

IMPORTANT: DO NOT connect the frst panelto the last panel. LEAVE ONE SIDE OPEN.

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Do NOT connect the frst panel to the last panel.

Leave one side open. You will connect it in Step 3C.


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The collar fts on the inside o the top o the sphere.Gently pull the sphere apart to ft the collar UNDERthe top o the panel.

Assemble the Collar to complete

One Hal Sphere

A

B

C

Step 3:

S5 x 1

Collar

Components:

S2 x 19

Rivets

S8 x 40Pins

Starting with an open panel, place S2 rivets intoholes in the top panel and collar to hold in place.

Line up the holes in the collar withthe holes in the top o the panels.

Continue to line up the holes in the panelswith the holes in the collar and place rivets

to hold in place. Attach all 8panels o this hal o the sphereto the collar in this step.

Go back to the sides and slide the side tabs into theslots in the last panel and hold in place with threeS2 rivets. Finish lining up the holes in the panels with thecollar and placing S2 rivets to hold in place.

Wear gloves. The edges of the collar are sharp.!


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Place two S8 pins in the center o the two rivets inthe top o each panel. Hammer the pins until ushand the collar is secured to the panels.

Place S8 pins in the center and bottom o the threerivets along the let side o each panel and hammeruntil ush.

Turn the hal sphere over.

Assemble the Collar to complete One Hal Sphere (Continued)

D

E

F

NOTE: Hammer pin until it is ush with the top o therivet and the rivet is ush with the hole in the panel.

NOTE: Hammer pin until it is ush with the top o therivet and the rivet is ush with the hole in the panel.

Step 3:


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Screw eight S7 LG air tubes along the inside.

With the large opening of the half sphere

up, screw eight S6 SM air tubes along theinside near the collar.

Repeat Steps 2 through 4 to assemble the other half sphere.

Install Air Tubes

A

B

Step 4:

Assemble Second Half of the SphereStep 5:

S7 x 8LG Air Tube

S6 x 8SM Air Tube

Components:

S1a x 8Sphere Panel

S4 x 24Green Side Tabs

pre-assembled on S1a x 8

S3 x 32White Mid Tabs

(pre-assembled on S1a x 8)

S2 x 56Rivets

(pre-assembledon S1a x 8

S2 x 40 Rivets asloose parts)

S5 x 1Collar

S8 x 56Pins

(pre-assembledon S1a x 8

S8 x 40 Pins asloose parts)


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B

Fit the ends o each piece together, lining up the holes. Using a Phillips screwdriver, securethe pieces together with a CR2 screw and a CR3 nut.

Lay the our CR1 center ring pieces in position.A

Assemble Center RingStep 6:

CR1 x 4Center Ring

CR2 x 4M5 Screw

CR3 x 4M5 Nut

Components:


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Install Center Ring

A

Step 7:

When placing center ring, turn ring so thatall indents on the side line up with the seamwhere two panels are joined.

All white mid tabs ft through openings inthe center ring.

Position the center ring so the indents on the side line up with

the seams where the panels are joined together. Make surethe white mid tabs ft through the openings in the center ring.

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w e m a s roug open ngs nthe center ring.


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B

C

Place top hal o sphere so the seams match

up with the indents in the center ring.

Hold in place with S2 rivets.

Secure all rivets by hammering S8 pins intoplace.Make sure you hammer the S8 pins untilthey are ush with the top o the S2 rivets.

A

Attach Top SphereStep 8: Components:

S2 x 32Rivets

S8 x 32Pins

Position top hal sphere so the indents on side o center ring align with the seams where the panels arejoined together. Make sure white mid tabs ft into slots in the panels along lower edge o hal sphere.

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B

C

You MUST lit the handles on each side o the Outer Lid L1 to

install to the sphere. Lining up pegs inside the Outer Lid L1

with large hole in the openings in the collar, set the Outer

Lid L1 into the collar and turn clockwise until the pegs reach

the end o the openings. Lower the handles to lock in place.

Turn the sphere over and repeat step A and B to install thecover on the other end. Use the included Key L3 or your handto turn the Inner Lid L2 counter-clockwise and lit to open.

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Install LidsStep 9: Components:

L1 x 2Outer Lid

L2 x 2Inner Lid

L3 x 1Key

You MUST lit the handles on the outer lid to installto sphere. DO NOT LIFT sphere using the handles.

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NOTE: I the covers dont turn easily, use a Phillipsscrewdriver to loosen the screws on the pegs inside.

Lining up pegs inside the Inner Lid L2 with large holesin the Outer Lid L1, lower the Inner Lid L2 into place.Use three fngers to turn clockwise to close the Inner Lid L2.

View rom Inside

Pegs on outer lid slide to theend o the opening in collar.

To remove rubber plug in the center o the inner lid todrain liquids, remove inner lid rom Outer Lid L1. From inside,pinch rubber plug together and push through the holein center o inner lid. Put the rubber plug in a sae place,until you are ready to put it back in.


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Standard Base Assembly

SB4 x 3M5 Screw with washer

SB1 x 4Base

SB2 x 1Pin

SB3 x 4Spike

SB5 x 3M5 Nut

The standard base had been designed to easily open and close, allowing the Ecomposter sphere to roll inside or storage.

Place the our SB1 base parts next to each other. Fit the let side o one piece into the right side o the piece to the let o it.

Phillips Screwdriver

COMPONENTS:

TOOLS NEEDED:

A

NOTE: Do not tighten the screws completely.

Tighten the screws only enough so that base

pieces are held together but the position can

still be adjusted.

Use a SB4 screw with washer and SB5 nut to connect the base pieces at three sides.Tighten using a Phillips screwdriver.

B

Find a place in your yard to set up the base. Position the our base pieces so the last two pieces ft togetherorming a circle. Use the SB2 pin instead o a screw to hold the base closed. Push two SB3 spikes into holes inoutside rim o the back two base pieces securing the base to the ground.

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Standard Base Assembly (Continued)

D

To use the base, remove the SB2 pin that holds the base closed. Move the ront base pieces awayrom each other, creating an opening to roll the Ecomposter out o the center o the base. When you aredone, roll the Ecomposter back to its base, close the base and replace SB2 pin to secure.Place the remaining two SB3 spikes into the holes in outside rim o the ront base pieces to hold the basefrmly in place with the Ecomposter sphere inside.

IMPORTANT: The standard base is designed to store the Ecomposter when not in use. Do NOTrotate the Ecomposter while it is inside the standard base. Remove the sphere to rotate.

Your Ecomposter is now ready to use !

Roll-On Optional Base - Not included

The Optional Base allows you to rotate the Ecomposter easily on its base.

Can be purchased separately.


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USER GUIDE

Using Your Ecomposter

About the Ecomposter Design

How the Ecomposter Works

How to Use the Ecomposter

IMPORTANT: When ull, the Ecomposter sphere is heavy. Place the sphere on the optional

base to prevent it rom moving. Place the base on smooth, level ground. TheEco

mposter isnot a toy. Make sure the lids are secure beore rotating the sphere. DO NOT LIFT the sphereusing the handles. Place your fngers in the holes in the sides o the sphere to lit. The handlesare used to lock the outer lid into place.

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Thank you or purchasing your Ecomposter and optional base. We hopeit provides you with many years o enjoyment. Please read this UserGuide to get the most out o your Ecomposter. Contact us with anyquestions at [email protected] or call 877-407-9100 EXT 1.

The unique Ecomposter sphere and patented air induction system is designed to speedup the composting process. The Ecomposter design optimizes the our key componentsto composting: heat, moisture, mixing and time.

The sphere, with the lowest surace/volume o any shape, prevents heat loss while the darkgreen color attracts heat, promoting aster decomposition. The 360 degree rotationrandomly blends material, keeping the compost moist and improves the mixing, aerationand decomposition process.

The large and patented air induction tubes provide an inux o oxygen into the centero the compost material, maintaining an optimal moisture level. As the sphere rotates, theair tubes break up and mix newly added materials with older materials.

Beore You Begin

Select a site or your Ecomposter and optional base on level ground, with good airow,access to water and partial shade in the summer and good sun in the winter.

The basic makeup o your initial material will determine both the speed and eectivenesso the decomposition process. These materials also establish the nutrient content o the fnished

compost. Do not try to make compost with one ingredient.

You will be adding materials in percentages. We recommend fnding a bucket or cup to use as ameasuring gauge. The composting process will take between 4 to 6 weeks depending on the ratioo materials, the moisture, heat and mixing schedule. Plants lose between 50 and 75 percent otheir volume in composting, so a great deal o plant material can be processed eectively.

The Ecomposter sphere is designed with a large outer lid to add or remove larger materialsand an inner lid or smaller amounts. Both use secure locking systems. Use the handles on the

outer lid to lock it in place. Use the key to tighten the small inner lid. A rubber plug in the centero the inner lid can be easily removed to drain leachate, the liquid that orms during the decompositionprocess, to use or your garden. Both lids are on either axis o the sphere or easy access. Beorerotating the sphere, make sure all the lids are closed tightly and the rubber plug is frmly in place.See Step 10 in the assembly manual or more detail.

Filling Your Ecomposter

It is important to balance the mixture o brown and green materials. Use equal parts by volumeo dry and green plant materials in the overall mix. Mix grass clippings with other materials beoreadding. Grass mats easily and prevents water rom moving through the mass. When adding easilycompacted materials (such as ashes, resh cut grass or sawdust) mix in coarser materials frst.

Breaking up or shredding materials you plan to add to your compost will decompose morequickly. Adding more volume at once will also speed up the process. I you are adding materialmore gradually, be sure to stop adding materials to the Ecomposter to give the material timeto fnish decomposing.


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What Materials to Compost

DO NOT CompostGreen Materials Brown Materials

Monitor Your Compost

When the Compost Is Done

Composting Tips

Aeration

Moisture

TemperaturePlace your hand in the center o the compost to test the temperature. I the center is warm orhot the process is working well. At temperatures o 140-160F most pathogens and weed seedsare destroyed.

Both moisture and nitrogen will aect the temperature. I your mixture is dry, add some waterto raise the temperature. I the materials are moist, add an activator, blood meal or arm manure.

Rotate your Ecomposter any direction daily to ensure proper aeration. The microorganismsneed oxygen to breakdown the compost materials.

Finished compost should look, eel and smell like rich, dark soil. You should not be able torecognize any o the items you put in there. Finished compost is usually less than hal thevolume o the materials you started with, but it's much denser.

Apply fnished compost to your garden about 2-4 weeks beore you plant, giving the composttime to integrate and stabilize within the soil.

The microorganisms work best with approximately 50 percent moisture. Too much moisture meansorganic waste won't decompose. Too little moisture will kill the bacteria. Compost should eelmoist, but not soaking wet, like a wrung out sponge. I the compost is wet, or smells like ammonia,add some dry material. I the mixture is dry, lightly spray it with water rom a garden hose.

Help start a new compost pile with blood meal, cottonseed meal, well-aged manure they arerich in nitrogen and help "fre-up" the microbes responsible or breaking down organic matterinto compost.

I you are flling your Ecomposter every two or three weeks, we recommend getting a secondEcomposter.

Establish a composting bucket in your kitchen. This will help limit the number o trips needed tothe Ecomposter.

The use o activators can get slow compost heated up aster.

Add a combination o materials. The ratio o resh green to dead brown materials will aectthe amount o time it takes to make compost. Although adding more green may speed upthe time, you will need at least 25 percent brown material. We recommend beginning by adding50 percent brown to 50 percent green. I you are adding large amounts o material at once, addpart o it, close the lid and turn the sphere. Open it again to add more.

It is important to maintain a balance o green and dry materials, monitor the temperature, smell,moisture level o your materials and to turn the sphere a quarter turn daily.

Uncooked ruit and vegetable waste

Coee grounds and tea bags

Egg shells (rinsed and crushed)

Peanut shells

Garden Waste

Plant trimmings

Fresh grass clippings (cut within 24 hours)

Hair trimmings

Fresh arm manure

Dead leaves

Dead garden waste

Sawdust and wood shavings

Black and white newspaper

Tissue paper

Shredded paper and cartons

Wood ashes

Pet waste

Cooked ood

Bones

Meat, Fish or Dairy

Sauces, Oil or Fat

Diseased plants

Chemicals or pesticides

Branches, twigs, redwood,

Pine needles or treated wood

(Carbon)(Nitrogen)


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Copyright 2008, Systems Trading Corporation, All rights reserved. V5_SB

One Year Warranty

System Trading Corporation, STC, warrants theEcomposter and optional base against deectivematerials and workmanship, while under normaluse and service, to the original purchaser, or one(1) year rom the date o delivery. This warranty isnot transerable.

STC will replace any deective part, or the entireunit i necessary.

This warranty does not apply to damage causedby misuse, improper use, assembly, applicationor neglect.

This warranty gives you specifc rights and youmay have other rights which vary rom state tostate.

Keep this inormation with your important records.Please go to www.ecomposter.net to registeryour Ecomposter today.

Systems Trading Corporation

450 7th Avenue, Suite 2809, New York NY 10123

Phone: (877) 407-9100 EXT 1

Email: [email protected] www.ecomposter.net

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