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4. Problems that may occur
4.1 Odour
Ifinstalled,usedandmaintainedcorrectly,the roomwherethe Biolan
Populett is located will remain odourless. Odour occurs only for a short
while after the seat ring lid is lifted up. This is normal with natural ventila-
tion.Ifcontinuousodourproblemspersist:
1. make sure that the ventilation pipe is routed from the top to the roof
without any bends and extends over the roof ridge. If the ventilation
pipeisnotstraightordoesnotextendovertheroofridge,youshould
improve the ventilation of the Populett 200 model by installing the
Biolan Wind Fan (see Accessories on page FI-8). The ventilation can
also be improved by extending the ventilation pipe with a sewage
pipe Ø 110 mm.
2. make sure that the disc valve (part 6) in the seat top is open.
3. make sure that the seep liquid removal system is operational: the
liquid coming out of the toilet is routed into the collecting tank. As
required,checkthefallofpipeandcleanuptheliquidpipe(part14).
4. make sure that the bulking material used is Biolan Compost and Toi-
letBulkingMaterial(seeAccessoriesonpageEN-8).If,forexample,
amixtureofpeatandwoodshavingsorotherbulkingmaterialofne
textureisused,themassmaybepackedtootightly.
5. make sure that a sufcient amount of Biolan Compost and Toilet
Bulking Material, about 0.2-0.5 litres, has been applied after each
use.
6. repeat the spraying at intervals of at least two-three days to extermi-
nate the new generations emerging from eggs and maggots. Spray
insecticide also inside the toilet unit and close the lid. Repeat the
sprayinguntilyinginsectscannolongerbespotted.
3.2 Using cover soil
Bycoversoilwemean thesemi-maturecompostmass.Atthis stage,
thetoiletwastehasalreadydecomposed.Harderwoodmatterhasnot
decomposedyet:thusthesemi-maturecompostsoilhasaroughtex-
ture and look. The cover soil may still contain substances that prevent
growth. This means it must not be used as substrate but as cover on
top of the soil.
3.3 Maturing cover soil to compost
soil
Ifyoucontinuetocompostthecoversoil,itwillmatureintopropercom-
post soil. For post-composting, it is advisable to use the replacement
tank,availableforthePopulettasanoption,oracomposterwithcover,
such as e.g. the Biolan Garden Composter or the Biolan Stone Com-
poster(seeAccessoriesonpageEN-8)topreventrainwaterfromush-
ingawaythewater-solublenutrients.Inacoupleofmonths,thecompost
matures into compost soil of a dark brown colour and aggregate struc-
ture,fromwhich sourcesubstances,exceptfor biggerwoodsplinters,
can no longer be distinguished.
3.4 Testing the maturity of the
compost soil at home
The maturity of the compost can easily be tested at home by sprouting
garden cress.
1. Filltwopots:onewithcompostandtheotheronewithgrowthpeat.
2. Sowtheseeds,coverwithplasticandplacethepotsinasunnyplace.
3. In two weeks you can judge from the result whether the compost is
sufcientlymature or not.If theplants sprout signicantlybetter in
thepotwithpeat,thecompoststillcontainssubstancesthatimpede
growth.
Thecompostisnotmature,iftheseedsgerminate,buttheplantssoon
wither away.
Disposal of the product
The raw materials used are presented in the component list (see page 4).
Dispose of each part as prescribed. Always follow the regional and collect-
ing-point-specicinstructions.
To energy-from-waste process or recycling of
plastic:
EPDM = ethylene propylene
PE = polyethylene
PP = polypropylene
Toenergy-from-wasteprocess:
PU = polyurethane
Tocollectionofmetal:
RST = stainless steel
ST Zn = hot-galvanised steel
Torecyclingofpaper:
Paper
Tomixedwaste:
PVC = polyvinyl chloride
4.2 Insects or maggots
Themostcommoniesappearingindrytoiletsaresmallfungusgnats,
fruitiesetc.Usingaynetdoesnotpreventthesetinyiesfromenter-
ingthecompost.Theymaggotsarelightincolour,andcantrytoget
outofthetoiletunitviatheseatpart,iftheconditionsinsidethetoiletare
too hot for them.
Thepresenceofiesinthecompostoftenindicatesthatthecompost
mass is too wet.
1. make sure that the bulking material used is Biolan Compost and Toi-
let Bulking Material (see Accessories on page EN-6). Some beddings
(e.g.freshchipsofdeciduoustrees)attractiestothecompost.The
pine bark used in the Biolan Compost and Toilet Bulking Material,
however,actsasarepellent.
2. add a thick layer of bulking material on top of the compost.
3. doaway with anyying insectsinthe toiletspace usingpyrethrin-
based spray. Consult your local garden centre to select a suitable
product. Repeat the spraying at intervals of at least two-three days to
exterminate the new generations emerging from eggs and maggots.
Spray insecticide also inside the toilet unit and close the lid. Repeat
thesprayinguntilyinginsectscannolongerbespotted.
Please consult your local waste advisor for regulations on
composting.
Visitwww.biolan.formoreinformationoncompostingand
the utilisation of urine.