clivus multrum HIGH PROFILE User manual

CLIVUS MULTRUM
HIGH PROFILE
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEMS REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED) 1
TOOLS REQUIRED 1
CM HIGH PROFILE SCHEMATICS 2
INSTALLATION 3
STEP 1: POSITION THE PEDESTAL 3
STEP 2: POSITION THE WASTE CHUTE 4
STEP 3: INSTALL THE WASTE CHUTE 5
OPTIONAL EXTRA WASTE CHUTE LENGTHS 6
OPTIONAL: Heater Pad 6
STEP 4: INSTALL THE WHEELS 6
STEP 5: INSTALL THE IN-SERVICE CHAMBER 7
STEP 6: CONNECT THE VENT PIPE AND FAN 8
STEP 7: CONNECT THE FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE AND LIQUID DRAIN HOSE 9
POWERING YOUR FAN 10
LEACHATE DRAIN 11
COMPOST ACCELERATORS 12
STARTING WITH AN EMPTY CHAMBER 13
OPERATION 14
MAINTENANCE 15
ROTATING THE CHAMBERS 16
TROUBLESHOOTING 18
PRODUCT & COMPONENT WARRANTY 20
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 21

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ITEMS REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED)
Please check the packing slip to ensure everything has been delivered. If anything is
missing, please notify Ecoflo within 72 hrs of receipt.
You will need the following items to complete your installation.
Vent items
• Wall brackets to fix the vent pipe to the building
• A length of 100mm DWV vent pipe to connect to the air exhaust (length depends on
specific installation)
• Dektite if DWV vent pipe will penetrate the roof
Leachate drain items (please check with your local authority)
• Ø100mm Agricultural pipe
• 1.5m x 0.5m Synthetic or Hessian geotextile mat
• 50mm PVC pipe to connect the hose to the agricultural pipe
• 0.30m³ 20mm Aggregate
A vent kit and drain kit are available to purchase separately from Ecoflo.
TOOLS REQUIRED
PVC
CEMENT
SILICONE
Marker Tape Measure Shovel Hand Saw
JigsawPlumb BobPVC CementCaulk Gun
Power Drill Philips Drill Bit Masonry and Brad
Point Drill Bits Hole Saw Drill Bit

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CM HIGH PROFILE SCHEMATICS
If you are planning to excavate an area under the house for the
compost chambers, please ensure the area is well-drained and any
retaining walls are built to the satisfaction of the local authority.
Pedestal
Chute
Min. 750mm
Fan in housing
L.I.T Reducer
Vent pipe
50mm
Vent cowl
Brackets*
100mm DWV pipe*
45° bend
Dektite
(not included)
600mm
600mm
100mm Vent cowl
Camlock fittings
Excess liquid drain hose Leachate drain
In-service
chamber
Out-of-service
chamber
Optional Vent
Installation

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INSTALLATION
STEP 1: POSITION THE PEDESTAL
Locate the approximate area where you want the pedestal to go before cutting the hole.
The usual position for pedestals is centred between side walls.
NOTE: Due to the pedestals being man made, the distance to the centre may vary from 245
to 255mm. Please check before cutting the hole.

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If there is a joist in the way, either
reposition the waste hole OR install
trimmer joists to each end of the cut joist,
and fix all connections with galvanized
framing anchors with 4 nails each leg
(refer to diagram below).
View from under floor
2Following the pedestal floor template, draw a 240mm diameter circle. Cut out the hole with
a jigsaw.
STEP 2: POSITION THE WASTE CHUTE
A 240mm hole must be cut in the toilet room floor to accommodate the waste chute.
1
Go to the underfloor area and look for
the hole you have drilled. Check to see if
there is a floor joist, water pipe or electrical
wiring under the area you are going to cut.
Following the provided pedestal floor template, mark the location of the centre hole 245-
255mm (9.64” -10”) from the back wall. Drill a small hole.
Back wallSide wall

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STEP 3: INSTALL THE WASTE CHUTE
First ensure the pad or ground level on which the ‘In-service’ chamber will reside is at its final
level beneath the toilet room.
Insert the chute into the hole
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5
3
Place the chamber (without the
lid) next to the chute. Mark the
height of the chamber onto the
chute.
To install the pedestal, follow the
instructions provided with the
pedestal template.
Cut off the excess chute length
20mm below the mark.
20mm
4Place the chute into hole of the
floor and seal with silicone.
Side wall Back wall

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OPTIONAL: Heater Pad
To assist composting in colder
climates, we recommend the purchase
of an optional heater pad which is
permanently fixed inside the chamber.
The Pad will be factory installed. The
Heater Pad runs on 12 Volt Power (refer to
the supplementary manual).
NOTE: The Heater Pad should not be
submerged. Check your ‘Excess Fluid
Outlet’ for blockages regularly.
Push the wheels onto the ends of the axle
until you hear them click.
Place the axle in position under the
chamber.
STEP 4: INSTALL THE WHEELS
OPTIONAL EXTRA WASTE CHUTE LENGTHS
If the underfloor height exceeds 1200mm (floor-to-floor), you will require additional lengths
of chute, fixed together with small stainless steel self-tapping screws below the flange of the
additional waste chute.
As the chute joints are tappered, the top waste chute must be inserted through the toilet
room floor first with additional waste chutes added from below.

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STEP 5: INSTALL THE IN-SERVICE CHAMBER
Add 50mm of bulking agent to the
chamber.
Hook the chamber bungee loops
around the lid like below.
Slide the lid up the waste chute.
Tip: Install bungee loops under the
floor and knobs on the lid to help hold
it up.
Place the chamber underneath. Lower
the lid onto the chamber, lining it up
with the mixers.
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4
2
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STEP 6: CONNECT THE VENT PIPE AND FAN
The fan is IP68 rated so will not be effected by moisture.
100mm DWV vent kit:
• ø100mm DWV Pipes
• ø100mm DWV Slip Joiners
• ø100mm Stand Off Brackets
• Dektite
Extra chamber connection kit:
• Y junction
• Flexible vent pipe
• Pipe connectors
• Male camlock
• Sullage hose
• T-piece
Pedestal
Chute
Min. 750mm
Fan in housing
L.I.T Reducer
Vent pipe
50mm
Vent cowl
Brackets*
100mm DWV pipe*
45° bend
Dektite
(not included)
600mm
600mm
100mm Vent cowl
Camlock fittings
Excess liquid drain hose Leachate drain
In-service
chamber
Out-of-service
chamber
Pedestal
Chute
Min. 750mm
Fan in housing
Y Juntion*
L.I.T Reducer
Vent pipe
T-Piece*
Brackets*
100mm DWV pipe*
45° bend
Dektite
(not included)
600mm
600mm
Vent cowl
Camlock fittings
Excess liquid drain hose
In-service
chamber
Out-of-service
chamber
Leachate drain
OptiOnal Extras
These optional kits are available to purchase from Ecoflo Wastewater Management.
Do not glue the fan
housing to the DWV
fittings.
It is recommended
that the fan runs
24 hours a day
to continuously
circulate air through
the compost heap.
Air is drawn down
the toilet pedestal,
through the compost
chamber and out the
vent pipe.
Optional Installation

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STEP 7: CONNECT THE FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE AND LIQUID DRAIN HOSE
Air Vent Outlet
1
2
MI Connector Slotted Pipe
Connector Flexible Vent Pipe
Female
Camlock
Nipple Male Barbed
Camlock Liquid Drain Hose
Dip the ends of the
vent pipe into hot
water for easier
insertion of the
pipe connectors.
Dip the end of the
hose into hot water for
easier insertion of the
barbed fitting. Ensure
the hose is pushed
entirely onto the
barbed camlock.

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POWERING YOUR FAN
Mains pOwEr
A 240/12 volt regulated transformer is included to run the fan from mains power. The positive
wire on the transformer is marked with a white line. The fan has anti-polarity protection and
would not run if connected incorrectly. It is recommended to keep a spare fan, particularly
after a year of use. If you have a solar panel, refer to the instructions provided with it.
Connect the fans to the transformer as follows:
1
3
2
4
Unscrew the fan housing cover.
Attach the transformer cables to the
terminal block as shown below.
Pull out the transport spacers.
Insert the fan back inside the housing
(sticker side facing upwards) with the
transport spacers. Screw the lid back
on.
Black to black (negative)
Red to black with white stripe (positive)
5Test the fan. Airflow should be directed
upwards, towards the top of the fan
housing (see arrow).

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LEACHATE DRAIN
A leachate drain kit (not including gravel) is available to purchase separately from Ecoflo
Wastewater Management.
Alternatively, if your council allows, you may wish to construct your own leachate drain. The
liquid drain hose should run into either a 50mm PVC pipe (drilled to allow liquid to escape)
OR a length of socked slotted Ag pipe, buried in an absorption trench as shown in the
diagram below.
150mm
230mm
500mm
1200mm
Socked slotted pipe
230 min
150 min
500 min
Leachate drain
Gravel
Geofabric layer
300 min
150 min
450 min
20mm Gravel
ø100mm Agi Drain
Geofabric layer
agi Drain
trEnch arch Drain

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COMPOST ACCELERATORS
Whilst Clivus Multrum users report successful composting without the use of any additives,
we strongly recommend the use of the following items in order to optimize composting,
particularly when the toilet is in permanent use by more than two people.
Bulking agEnt
When starting or restarting with an empty chamber, add a 50mm
starter bed of bulking agent.
This should be added on a regular basis, preferably a handful
after each solid use. Alternatively, if this is not possible, add the
equivalent of this on a daily or weekly basis. The bulking agent can
be added through the pedestal.
For best results use pine wood shavings or hemp bedding
(available to purchase from Ecoflo, or find at your local hardware or
pet store).
We do NOT recommend the use of:
• Sawdust - as the small particles can create an anaerobic
condition within the chamber and small particles can disrupt
ventilation.
• Cypress, cedar or eucalyptus wood shavings - due to their
antimicrobial properties.
• Sugar cane mulch - as it makes using the mixer difficult. Any
excess sugar leaching into the compost can attract bugs.
liquiD EnzyMEs
Enzymes are a natural detergent, not harmful to the culture of
microorganisms in the compost pile. The enzymes act as catalysts,
breaking down grime and mineral deposits into their basic
elements, and helping to accelerate the composting process. Any
stain on the pedestal can be removed with the solution. Refer to
instructions on the bottle.
MicrOBEs
Microorganisms aka microbes are the ones doing the composting
in your toilet. Each microbe packet is full of aerobic microbes,
actinomycetes bacteria and fungi which combine with the natural
bacteria in the waste to convert it into nutritious fertile compost.
Refer to instructions on packet.

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STARTING WITH AN EMPTY CHAMBER
Before connecting your chamber to the waste chute, add an even 50mm layer of bulking
agent and dampen slightly with water. Complete the installation of the chamber (refer to
Step 5, Install the In-Service Chamber). You can start using your chamber now.
1
After 7 days of use, mix half a packet
of microbes with warm water in a
bowl. Add this to the chamber through
the pedestal. Reseal the packet and
store it at room temperature, out of
direct sunlight.
2Around 14 days later, add the rest of
the packet of microbes mixed with
warm water to the chamber through
the pedestal.
Your system is now fully activated with
live bacteria.
3
Repeat steps 1-3 each time you restart with an empty chamber.
4
50mm of
bulking agent
Slightly dampen the
bulking agent with water.

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AFTER EVERY LIQUID DEPOSIT
AFTER EVERY SOLID DEPOSIT
DO NOT DISPOSE INTO THE COMPOST CHAMBER
Close the lid
Throw in a generous
cup of bulking agent
Food waste
Spray 10 squirts of enzymes
around the bowl
Chemical products or
cleaning agents (including
disinfectants)
Close the lid
Sanitary products and
nappies
OPERATION

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It is important to observe safety procedures when dealing with fresh human waste.
Please ensure you wear protective clothing (gloves and old clothes).
Do not attempt to move the chambers on your own.
MAINTENANCE
Daily Or wEEkly
• Clean restroom and toilet fixtures using only biodegradable cleaners (enzymes)
• Add 1 cup of bulking agent to toilet after every solid use
• We recommend mixing the compost (via the mixer and crank handle) about once a
week
MOnthly
• Inspect the ‘In-service’ chamber, depends on usage, prepare another ‘In-service’
chamber for use once the chamber becomes full (refer to Rotation of Chambers)
• Check vent pipe and remove any foreign matter
• Check the fan is operating
• Check that system is draining correctly
6 MOnths
• Remove and clean the fan. We recommend to spray the fan with WD40 to help loosen
any dust in the ball bearings and extend its lifespan.

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MI Connector Pipe
Connector Vent Cap
ROTATING THE CHAMBERS
The chambers will need to be changed on a regular basis. A sufficient number of chambers
must be purchased to allow the ‘out-of-service’ chamber a minimum of 6 months to
compost (depending on the climate) from the time they are disconnected from the waste
chute.
safEty wEar
When handling compost it is important protect yourself from exposure to any potential
pathogens. Wear safety materials such as gloves, long sleeves, goggles and a dust mask.
Optional: Remove dust plug
to drain excess liquids.
Disconnect the vent and drain system
from the chamber, and immediately
plug the liquid drain outlet with the
dust plug. Lift the in-service lid up the
chute and leave it there.
Remove the chamber from under
the floor. Place the lid of the empty
chamber onto the full chamber.
Add the 50mm pipe and vent to
the out-of-service chamber. We
recommend placing this chamber
in a warm, sunny position until it has
finished composting.
Pour a small bucket of bulking agent
down the pedestal to cover up the
waste pile before removing the full
chamber.
2
4
3
1
Place the new in-service chamber
under the chute. Lower and lock the lid.
Connect the vent and drain system.
Add an even 50mm
starter bed of bulking
agent to the next
empty chamber for
in-service use.
Tip: Install bungee loops
under the floor and knobs
onto the lid to help hold it up.

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hOw can i tEll if My cOMpOst is rEaDy?
The size of the pile should have reduced in size by approximately 20%. Finished compost
should appear crumbly and moist (similar to fresh potting mix), not sodden or dry. It should
not have any offensive odour, just an earthy one. Also, the pile should not be producing high
heat any longer.
what can i DO with cOMpOstED MatErial?
The compost must be disposed of as per the local health department regulations. This
normally means burying the compost 100mm below the surface of the ground so that it does
not get moved around by people or animals walking over it. You could bury compost around
fruit and nut trees, lawns, flower beds or shrubs.
Avoid contact with edibles such as vegetables, herbs, and plants for harvesting seeds (eg.
sunflower, sesame). Although thermophilic composting reaches temperatures high enough
to kill pathogens, we want to avoid any chances of contamination.
ExplanatiOn Of thE cOMpOsting prOcEss
Our composting toilet uses a natural aerobic process called Thermophilic composting.
Basically, aerobic microbes, actinomycetes bacteria and fungi generate heat and break
down waste into odourless compost that’s safe to handle.
To explain it in detail, it begins with the piling and layering of waste and carbon-rich
materials like wood shavings. Initially, mesophilic microorganisms break down easily
decomposable materials, releasing energy in the form of heat. As the temperature
surpasses 45°C (113°F), thermophilic microorganisms, including heat-tolerant bacteria and
fungi, become dominant. These microorganisms rapidly decompose complex organic
compounds, generating even more heat.
The sustained high temperatures in the thermophilic phase accelerates the breakdown of
organic matter, kills pathogens, and promotes nutrient release. The compost pile naturally
cools down after the thermophilic phase, allowing mesophilic microorganisms to continue
decomposition at a slower pace.
For optimal performance, microbes require composting conditions that include:
• a minimum temperature of 12°C
• moisture content of about 70%
• 30:1 carbon-nitrogen ratio
• oxygen/airflow
Microbes require a balanced diet of carbon and nitrogen to thrive and carry out their
metabolic processes effectively. Simply put, carbon provides a source of energy, and
nitrogen in the urine and faeces is for growth and metabolic activity.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Clivus Multrum toilets have proven themselves to be one of the easiest systems to manage.
However, being a natural process, reliant on a number of factors beyond our control, it can
occasionally need some help to maintain an appropriate balance.
thE ‘in-sErvicE’ chaMBEr is filling tOO quickly:
This may be caused by a number of factors:
THE TEMPERATURE IS TOO LOW
for effective composting.
INSUFFICIENT AIR FLOW
This can be caused by a broken fan or the chamber being too full. Check the fan is operating
and the level of the pile is not too high. This problem could also be caused by a blocked
insect screen in the vent cowl.
THE PILE BEING TOO WET
This could be the result of the outlet of the liquid chamber being blocked and causing
the upper chamber to flood. Check the drain hose is not blocked and flush with a hose
if necessary. You may need to change chambers if the blockage is in the chamber and
thoroughly flush out the contents of the liquid chamber.
ANTIBIOTICS AND DISINFECTANTS WILL SLOW DOWN OR STOP THE PROCESS
Restart the composting by reintroducing microorganisms. In many of these situations Nature
Flush Enzymes will help solve inefficient composting by breaking down the solids and thereby
speeding up decomposition.
thE ‘Out-Of-sErvicE’ chaMBEr is cOMpOsting tOO slOwly:
This may happen due to one or more of the problems described above. At this point the
most effective course of action is to aerate the pile by turning it over with the Compost Mixer.
You could also add 500ml of Nature Flush Enzymes from a domestic spray bottle as you turn
the material and add a quantity of Nature Quick Microbes.
You should consider locating the chamber where it has a greater exposure to direct sun
light. However, if you find the pile is drying out too quickly put the chamber in a shadier
position.
If you find none of the above measures are effective, it means the local climatic conditions
are less than ideal. This can happen in cold or humid conditions and you will need to
purchase an additional chamber in order to provide an extended composting period.
If you need to change your ‘In-service’ chamber and the ‘Out-of-service’ chamber is not yet
composted, dispose of the waste as normal and order an extra chamber from Ecoflo.