Mantis COMPACT ComposTumbler CT02001 User manual

ASSEMBLY GUIDE / GUIDE D’ASSEMBLAGE / MONTAGEANLEITUNG
MAN 430187 Rev. A 3-28-17
Model CT02001
COMPACT

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Compact ComposTumbler™
Assembly Instructions
Tools You Will Need
• 3/8” wrench
• 7/16” wrench
• 9/16” wrench
• Adjustable wrench
• Plain (or needle nose) pliers
• Flat screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
Everything else you will need is included with your
Compact ComposTumbler.
Item Part # Description Qty
8 CT02052-00 Drive Support 1
9 CT01915-00 Drive Handle 1
10 CT02053-00 Brace 2
11 CT02050-00 Frame Leg 2
12 CT02051-00 Strut 2
13 200240 Drive Gear 1
14 CT02048-00 Grip 1
15 CT02049-00 Grip Cap 1
16 CT02047-00 Stub Axle 2
Item Part # Description Qty
1 CT02054-00 Drum Panel A 2
2 CT02055-00 Drum Panel B 1
3 CT01839-00 Door 1
4 200239 Endcap 2
5 CT01698-00 Aerator Base 2
6 CT01699-00 Aerator Cap 2
7 CT01691-01 Tie Rod 3
Drum Assembly Parts
Frame Assembly Parts
1
4
3
2
8
12
13
11
10
14
15
6516
9

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Item Description Qty
Step 1
1a 10-32 X 3/8 Machine Screw, Slotted Truss Head, Steel, Zinc Plated 5
1b 10-32 Serrated Flange Locknut 5
Step 3
3a
10-24 X 1/2 Special Phillips Truss Head Shoulder Bolt, Steel, Yellow Zinc Plated 12
3b #10 SAE Flat Washer Steel, Zinc Plated 12
3c 10-24 Nylon Insert Lock Nut, NM, Steel, Zinc Plated 12
Step 4 & 5
4a 1/4-20 Acorn Cap Nut High Crown (7/16X19/32), Steel, Zinc Plated 6
5a 1/4-20 X 3 1/4 Hex Head Cap Screw Grade 2, Steel, Zinc Plated 2
5b 1/4-20 Wing Nut Steel, Zinc Plated 2
Step 6
6a
10-32 X 3/8 Machine Screw, Slotted Truss Head, Steel, Zinc Plated 8
6b #10 SAE Flat Washer Steel, Zinc Plated 4
6c #10 Medium Split Lock Washer, Steel, Zinc Plated 4
6d 10-32 Hex Nut Grade 2, Steel, Zinc Plated 4
6e 10-32 Serrated Flange Locknut 4
6f Latch Hook, Zinc Plated 2
6g Latch, Steel, Zinc Plated 2
Step 7 & 8
7a
#6 X 5/16 Phillips Pan Head Type B Sheet Metal Screw, Steel Zinc Plated 1
8a 1/8 X 3/4 Cotter Pins Stl Zinc 1
Step 10
10a 3/8 X 1 1/2 Fender Washer Steel, Grade 2, Zinc Plated 2
10b 3/8-16 Hex Two Way Locknut , Steel, Zinc Plated 2
10c 3/8-16 X 4 Hex Head Cap Screw, Grade 2, Steel, Zinc Plated 2
Step 11
11a 1/4-20 X 3/4 Hex Head Cap Screw, Grade 2, Steel, Zinc Plated 1
11b 1/4-20 X 1 1/2 Hex Head Cap Screw, Grade 2, Steel, Zinc Plated 6
11c 1/4 Medium Split Lock Washer, Steel, Zinc Plated 7
11d 1/4-20 Finished Hex Nut Steel , Zinc Plated 7
Hardware for the Compact ComposTumbler
1a 4a 7a
11a 11b 10a
10b
10c
11c
11d
8a
5a
6a
5b
6b
6c 6e
6f
6g
6d
1b
3a
3b
3c
STEP 1 STEP 4 & 5 STEP 7 & 8
STEP 6
STEP 11
STEP 10
STEP 3
All hardware can be found in the enclosed hardware
bags. You will see that the items needed for each
step have been grouped together.

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ATTENTION! Your Compact ComposTumbler may be too large to t through some doorways when
assembled. You should build it in a space with easy access to the area where it will be used.
Go to:
Mantis.com/composterhelp
for a step-by-step instruction
video that will have you
composting in no time!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Tools: Regular screwdriver
3/8” wrench
Hardware: 1a - (5) 10-32 x 3/8 Machine screw (silver)
 1b-(5)10-32Serratedangelocknut
Parts: Item 1 - (2) Drum panel segments
DRUM ASSEMBLY
STEP 1 – JOINING THE DRUM PANELS
1.1
Placethedrumpanels(item1)onaatsurfacewiththemixingnsfacingup.
Assembly is divided into two major sub-assemblies: Drum and Support Frame.
Mixing Fins

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Tools: None
Hardware: None
Parts: Item 4 - (1) Endcap
(2) Foam Pads
Drum body assembly (from step 1)
STEP 2 – DRUM ASSEMBLY
1.2
2.1
Alignthembymatchinguptheholesinthens.Fastenthepanelstogetherwiththescrews(1a)andserrated
nuts (1b). Use the regular screwdriver and 3/8” wrench to tighten the nuts.
Remove2foampadspackagedinsideofthecardboardspacerandplacethemontheoor.Placetheendcap(Item4)withthe
“Compact ComposTumbler” lettering facing down—on the pads.
Cardboard Spacer
Foam Pads
Foam Pads

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2.2
Placetheedgesofthedrumbodyassemblyfromstep1insidetheendcap.Besuretoplacethensyou
joined in step 1 in the alignment slot near the screen of the vent opening.
Notethatthensontheendofthedrumbody
extend beyond the slots. Step 2 Complete
Alignment Slot
Fin

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3.1 3.2
WiththensontheDrumPanelB
opening facing into the drum, insert
drum panel B into the remaining open
space in the endcap.
Align the holes and fasten drum panel B to the drum with the shoulder bolts,
washers, and lock nuts.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Tools: Philips screwdriver
3/8” wrench
Hardware: 3a - (12) ½” Philips truss head shoulder bolts
3b - (12) Flat washers
3c - (12) Nylon insert lock nuts
Parts: Item 2 - (1) Drum Panel B
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Tools: 7/16” wrench
Adjustable wrench
Hardware: 4a - (6) ¼” Acorn cap nuts
Parts: Item 4 - (1) Endcap
Item 7 - (3) Tie rods
STEP 3 – DRUM PANEL B ASSEMBLY
STEP 4 – ENDCAP INSTALLATION

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4.1 4.2
5.1 5.2
5.3
Place the second endcap on the open end of the
assembled drum. Note that when the endcap
is properly aligned, the vent openings will be on
oppositesidesofthesamecentermixingn.
Thread an acorn cap nut onto one end of each of the tie
rods (2-3 turns only) and insert the rods trough the holes in
the end cap. Guide the other end of each tie rod through the
hole in the opposite endcap. Reach out under the endcap
and thread acorn cap nuts over the other ends of the tie
rods. Tighten all acorn cap nuts with the wrenches.
Insert a 3-1/4” long Hex head
cap screw through the aerator
base and position the two pieces
on the outside of the door as
shown below.
Slide the aerator cap over the
hex head screw and fasten with
thewingnut(ngertightonly)
Repeat steps 5.1 and 5.2 with the second aerator base and cap.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Tools: None
Hardware: 5a - (2) ¼-20 x 3-1/4” Hex head cap screws
5b - (2) ¼-20 Wing nuts
Parts: Item 3 - (1) Door
Item 5 - (2) Aerator base
Item 6 - (2) Aerator cap
STEP 5 – ENDCAP INSTALLATION
Aerator Base
Aerator Cap

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6.2
Position the Latch Hooks on the other side of the panel
opening with the hook ends toward the opening and attach
themwiththe#10screws(6a),atwashers(6b),splitlock
washers(6c),andhexnuts(6d).Besuretheatwasher,
lock washer and nut are on the underside of the panel in the
recess, with the Bolt head on top of the Latch Hook. Use
the screwdriver and 3/8” wrench to tighten the latch hooks.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Tools: Flat screwdriver
3/8” wrench
Hardware: 6a – (8) 10-32 x 3/8” machine screws
 6b-(4)#10atwashers
6c - (4) #10 split lock washers
6d – (4) 10-32 hex nuts
 6e–(4)10-32serratedangelocknuts
6f - (2) Latch hooks
6g - (2) Latches
Parts: Complete Drum assembly (from step 4)
STEP 6 – LATCH/LATCH HOOK INSTALLATION
Door Opening
6.1
Attach the latches (6g) to one side of the door
opening with the hooks of the latches positioned
toward the opening. Secure them with #10 screws
(6a)andserratedangelocknuts(6e)withtheBolt
Head on top of the Latch. Use the screwdriver and
3/8” wrench to tighten the latches.
Door Opening

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Tools: Philips screwdriver
Hardware: 7a - (1) Philips pan head sheet metal screw
Parts: Item 9 - (1) Drive handle
Item 14 - (1) Grip
Item 15 - (1) Grip cap
DRIVE GEAR AND FRAME ASSEMBLY
STEP 7 – INSTALLING THE GRIP
7.1
7.2
Slide the grip onto the end of the drive
handle.
Push the grip cap into the end of the
handle, making sure to align the holes.
Secure the grip cap with the sheet
metal screw and Philips screwdriver.
Grip Cap
Grip