Assembly Manual and User Guide
Ecomposter Sphere and Optional Base
Shown With Optional Base
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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 presented in 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Step 1: Unpack Ecomposter Sphere ............................................................................... 1 Step 2: Prepare One Sphere Panel ................................................................................... 2 Step 3: Prepare One Half Sphere .................................................................................... 3 Step 4: Assemble One Half Sphere ............................................................................... 4-5 Step 5: Install Air Tubes .................................................................................................... 6 Step 6: Assemble Other Half Sphere ............................................................................... 6 Step 7: Assemble Center Ring ........................................................................................ 7 Step 8: Install Center Ring .............................................................................................. 8 Step 9: Attach Top Sphere ................................................................................................ 9 Step 10: Install Lids ......................................................................................................... 10 Optional Base Assembly Step 1: Unpack Optional Base ........................................................................................ 11 Step 2: Assemble Optional Base ............................................................................... 11-12 Using Your Ecomposter ........................................................................................... 13-14 Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 15
Step 1: Unpack Ecomopster Sphere
Unpack your Ecomposter and make sure you have the following components to assemble the sphere. If you are missing any components please contact Customer Service at (800) 293-2923. NOTE: We have included extra pieces for some of the smaller parts.
COMPONENTS:
S4 x 48 (+2) Green Side Tabs S1 x 16 Sphere Panel S3 x 32 (+2) White Mid Tabs S2 x 192 (+12) S8 x 192 (+12) Pins Rivets
CR2 x 4 M5 Screw
CR3 x 4 M5 Nut
CR1 x 4 Center Ring
S6 x 16 SM Air Tube
S5 x 2 Collar
L1 x 2 Outer Lid
S7 x 16 LG Air Tube
L3 x 1 Key
L2 x 2 Inner Lid
TOOLS NEEDED:
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
Phillips Screwdriver
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Hammer
Gloves
Rubber Mallet
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Step 2: Prepare One Sphere Panel
Components:
S4 x 3 Green Side Tabs
S1 x 1 Sphere Panel
S2 x 3 Rivets
S8 x 3 Pins
A
view from outside
With inside panel facing down insert three green S4 side tabs into slots on the right side.
view from inside
NOTE: Green S4 side tabs are the same on both sides.
B
Place three S2 rivets into the holes in the panel and the side tabs to hold in place.
C
Place an S8 pin into the hole in the center of each rivet. The pin will slide half way into the rivet. Insert the other two S8 pins.
D
Use a rubber mallet (or block of wood) to create a brace. Hammer pin into each rivet until flush.
NOTE: Hammer pin until it is flush with the top of the rivet and the rivet is flush with the hole in the panel.
E
Adjust mallet and hammer the other pins into rivets until flush.
Inside of rivet expands when pin is inserted.
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Step 3: Prepare One Half Sphere
Components:
S4 x 21 Green Side Tabs
S1 x 7 Sphere Panel
S2 x 21 Rivets
S8 x 21 Pins
A
Repeat Step 2 to prepare seven more sphere panels. You now have eight sphere panels with three side tabs attached to the right side.
B
Fit the side tabs of the first panel into the slots on the left hand side of a second panel.
C
Place three S2 rivets into the holes in the panel and the side tabs to hold in place.
NOTE: You will hammer pins into all the rivets in Step 4E.
D
Repeat steps B and C to connect the next six panels.
Do NOT connect the first panel to the last panel. Leave one side open. You will connect it in Step 4C.
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT connect the first panel to the last panel. LEAVE ONE SIDE OPEN.
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Step 4: Assemble One Half Sphere
Components:
S2 x 19 Rivets
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Wear gloves. The edges of the collar are sharp.
S5 x 1 Collar
S8 x 40 Pins
The collar fits on the inside of the top of the sphere. Gently pull the sphere apart to fit the collar UNDER the top of the panel. Line up the holes in the collar with the holes in