MOBILE TOILETS

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The US Coast Guard certified ECOLET© MOBILE was first conceived as a mobile unit for use in boats and RV's. It was designed so that it is only slightly wider and longer than a regular sized toilet seat, so it will fit almost anywhere.

This means that for the first time people can go where they want without having to worry about "pump outs". Now travellers can recycle their own waste without polluting the waters.

ECOLET© MOBILE toilets are produced either with a sloped back (known as "Hull Shape") or in the standard straight back version. This rear profile is the only difference between the two units.
Both are marinized to accommodate violent motion, with mounting brackets, a finishing drawer that is gasketed in, air intakes that ensure no liquid can escape, and a composting drum that is locked at all times. A fold up footrest minimizes the space required, and can be easily removed to access the finishing drawer.
The 12 Volt 4.0 Watt fan is incorporated in an external fan box which is mounted in the 3" vent stack, so it is easily accessible for service. This fan is on a separate circuit and should be on when the unit is in operation. If the vent exits at deck level, it may be necessary to "polish" the vented air by passing it through some filter material in the fan box.

If and when power is available the ECOLET© MOBILE has a 110 Volt 120 Watt heating element in the heater base to improve evaporation. (A second 12 volt 120 Watt heater is also available as an option). Mobile units have a 1" drain, and this should be hooked up so that any liquid which is not evaporated may be drained periodically into a holding tank, small removable container, or other approved facility.

An EXCEL Mobile is also available where a higher capacity is needed.

WHY SELF CONTAINED?

Self-contained units are installed directly in the bathroom. They are available in both electric and non-electric versions.

Electric units plug into a regular three(3) pin outlet to power a fan and a thermostatically controlled heating element in the base of the unit. The unit is normally unplugged if it is not going to be used for a few days. Composting capacity varies with the size of the Bio-drum"". Electric units normally have more capacity than non-electric units because they have extra warmth and air movement.

Although advertised composting capacities can be doubled for short periods, SUN-MAR has found that wherever possible it is always better to have a good margin of safety. So, pick a unit with more capacity than you really need.

The most important advantages of self-contained units are:
Being waterless, they need no plumbing or water connection. This means they are quick and easy to install since the only task is to assemble the vent stack which comes with the unit.

• They are more economical than central units because there is no separate toilet.
• They are more suited to winter operations than central units, because it is often easier to keep the bathroom warm.
• Most units evaporate all liquids in seasonal operation. Since the whole waste stream is recycled, approvals are not normally required.
• Cleaning is simple. All self-contained units have a bowl liner beneath the seat, which can be removed for cleaning whenever necessary.
• High quality, high gloss fiberglass finish is perfect for indoor installations.

Introduction to Composting

COMPOSTING IS NATURE'S WAY

Every living organism consumes nutrients and create waste. To transform waste back to nutrients and complete this cycle, nature uses the processes of decomposition and evaporation. As is often the case, nature seems to be doing things in the best way possible.

That's why SUN-MAR toilets are designed to not only harness these natural processes, but to optimize and accelerate them.

Toilet waste is over 90% water content. This can be evaporated and carried back to the atmosphere through the vent system. The small amount of remaining material is recycled into a useful fertilizing soil.

Wherever there is a poorly working septic system, a SUN-MAR can take care of the toilet waste; where there is an outhouse we offer the luxury of an indoor facility; and where there is no toilet at all, a SUN-MAR provides the right environmental choice. SUN-MAR units are economical, quick to install and easy to use.

Because no chemicals and no septic systems are used, fragile environments can be protected. A SUN-MAR composting unit is 'an environmentally healthy choice for recycling human waste. The SUN-MAR system produces no pollutants, while collecting nutrients.

With a Sun-Mar, Everything is made easy!

OPERATING A SUN-MAR

Operating a SUN-MAR is easy. Begin by adding some peat mix (Compost Sure) and some SUN-MAR "Microbe Mix" to the Bio-drum™ (Both "Compost Sure" and "Microbe Mix" are included with all units). Now use your SUN-MAR like a regular toilet. Toilet paper needs no special treatment. It is easily decomposed in a SUN-MAR.

For ongoing Maintenance add a cupful of peat mix at the rate of one cupful per person per day of use. When in use, rotate the Bio-drum™ 4-6 full revolutions every third day. For weekend use, just rotate the drum when you leave at the end of the weekend.

To remove compost, release the drum lock and rotate the drum backwards. Now, the drum door remains open and compost drops automatically into the finishing drawer. The entire process takes under 2 minutes and you never have to touch fresh material. In cottage use, some composted material is usually only taken out in the Spring to make room for next year's operation. In heavy, or residential use, some compost will need to be dropped down more often into the drawer for finishing.

Excess moisture in the drum drains automatically through a screen in the rear of the drum into the evaporating chamber. This chamber forms the entire floor of the unit. The superb aeration in the Bio-drum™ ensures an aerobic and therefore odorless breakdown of the compost.

ODOR FREE

As well as ensuring an aerobic breakdown in the Bio-drum™, SUN-MAR ensures an odor free environment by engineering the air flow within the unit to maintain a partial vacuum at all times. Air is drawn in by a fan, or on non-electric units by the vent chimney, over the evaporating chamber and up the vent stack. Not only does this evaporate excess liquid, but, by continuously pulling air in, we ensure no smell escapes from the unit.

Evaporation is assisted on electric units by a thermostatically controlled heater in a sealed compartment underneath the evaporating chamber.

Do-It-Yourself Installation

SUN-MAR units are designed for easy Do-it-Yourself installation. Shipping cartons include (at no extra cost) everything needed to install and operate the unit. The only exception is the 3" plumbing pipe and fittings needed to connect a 1 hint flush toilet to a central composting unit.

CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON:

• An Owner's Manual (specific to each unit)
• Warranty card
• Peat Mix (301, bag) and dried bacteria 1(1 starting off the unit
• Rake for periodic clearing of the evaporating chamber
• "Compost Quick" enzyme for speeding Lip composting
• Complete vent kit including all pipe, fittings and vent intake assembly.

ALSO INCLUDED:

• Waste inlet assembly for all central units and a complete 10" diameter waste inlet pipe 29" long for all A/F units.
• 10 ft of 1" diameter drain hose for all units except EXCEL and COMPACT.
• Evaporating tray for placing under the drum screen on all Central units.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

All electric units are supplied with a power cord and pre-molded plug which connects to a standard three(3) pin 115 Volt outlet and powers both the fan and heating element.

Specifications

VENT STACK

The table below shows vent pipe sizes and lengths included with each unit. All units excluding mobile
units include a roof flashing and diffusor for 2", 3" or 4" pipe as appropriate.

• Vent kits for 2" pipe include two 45° and one 90° elbow in addition to the necessary connectors. 6 ft of 2" pipe insulation is contained in EXCEL and COMPACT kits.
• AC/DC units have a complete 4" vent kit in addition to a 2" kit.
• 3" and 4" kits include only connectors, except that the 4" kits for A/F NE and AC/DC units have two 450 elbows and a 1.4 Watt 12V fan (2000 series) or 2.4 Watt 12V fan (3000 series) for installation in the vent stack.
• Mobile units include 6ft. of 3" flexible tubing, and a fan box with a 12 Volt 4.0 Watt fan. The installer should select a suitable deck vent for the particular installation.

The vent kits included in the shipping carton are sufficient for installation in most single story buildings. If more is needed they are normally easy to find. 2" pipe is PVC Central vacuum tubing, and 3" and 4" pipe is ABS sewer pipe.

Electric units with 2" stacks should have the minimum number of bends, should use 45° elbows wherever possible, and should not have bends totaling more than 360°. No pipe run should be horizontal.

3" ECOLET® and Spacesaver vents and especially 4" Non-electric vent stacks should be installed as straight as possible. If 45° elbow, are needed in a 4" vent stack then a 12 Volt fan should be included in the installation.

Installing a 12 volt fan

Merging a SUN-MAR Vent with other existing vents risks interference and is not advised.

The diffusor included with all but mobile units is a simple but effective device originally patented by SUN-MAR principals to aid updraft, avoid winter freeze up, and protect the vent from downdraft and weather. As shown in the drawing they should ideally be installed 20" or more above the peak, although depending on prevailing winds, lower installations may be possible.