Susteco Big Hanna T40 User manual

© Susteco AB Big Hanna Operational Manual T480_O_15004_Susteco_ en
‘Let your food waste grow!’
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
T480

© Susteco AB Big Hanna Operational Manual T480_O_15004_Susteco_ en
ORIGINAL
This manual must be read before the Big Hanna Composter is used.
The owner of the Big Hanna Composter shall ensure that all employees are informed about all relevant
contents in this manual before usage.
This manual shall be stored in a manner so that it is kept safe for the lifespan of the composter.
This manual informs the customer on how to use the composter. The supplier takes no responsibility
for damage or breakdown caused by usage of the composter in any way other than is described in this
manual.
© Susteco AB

1BASIC FACTS
1.1 THE DIFFERENT MODELS
1.2 MANUFACTURER
1.3 WARRANTY
1.4 CERTIFICATION
1.4.1 CE-MARK
1.5 CAUTION LABELS
1.6 FUNCTION, RANGE OF APPLICATION AND LIMITATIONS OF USE
1.6.1 FUNCTION
1.6.2 STORAGE
1.6.3 LIMITATIONS IN SIZE OF MATERIAL AND CAPACITY
1.6.4 DEFINITIONS
1.6.5 RANGE OF APPLICATION AND LIMITATIONS OF USE
1.6.6 SITE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
1.7 SAFE AND CORRECT USE
1.7.1 BIOHAZARD FROM COMPOSTING ACTIVITIES
1.7.2 PATHOGENS IN THE FOOD WASTE
1.7.3 SLIPS AND TRIPS DUE TO SPILLAGE
1.7.4 PEST CONTROL
1.7.5 OPERATIONAL RISKS INVOLVING MACHINERY
1.7.6 OPERATIONAL TRAINING
1.8 SUPPLY DATA FOR ELECTRICITY
1.9 CAPACITY – EQUIPMENT – MEASUREMENTS – ELECTRICAL SUPPLY – ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
1.10 USAGE OF COMPOST MATERIAL
1.10.1 SECONDARY TREATMENT OF THE COMPOST MATERIAL
1.11 PERFORMANCE DATA AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENT
1.11.1 MEASUREMENT ANALYSIS COMPOST MATERIAL
1.12 NOISE, SMELL, SEWAGE
1.12.1 NOISE
1.12.2 SMELL
1.12.3 DRAIN TO SEWAGE
1.13 SAFETY INFORMATION
1.13.1 MASTER SWITCH
1.13.2 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1.13.3 WARNING – INFEED HOPPER LID
1.13.4 INSPECTION DOOR(S) OPEN
1.13.5 EMERGENCY STOP
1.13.6 SAFETY COMPONENTS
1.14 SAFETY WARNINGS AND PROTECTION
1.15 INSTALLATION AND TRANSPORTATION
1.15.1 CLIMATE – PROTECTING THE MACHINE FROM THE ELEMENTS
1.15.2 INSTALLATION
1.15.3 TRANSPORTATION OF THE COMPOSTER
1.16 NAMEPLATE ON MACHINE

2ELECTRICITY
2.1 ELECTRICAL PARTS
2.2 ‘MACHINE SPECIFICATION’
2.3 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM AND COMPONENT LIST
3OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 MAIN SWITCH, RESET BUTTON AND TOUCH SCREEN.
3.2 START SCREEN
3.3 NAVIGATING BETWEEN DIFFERENT SCREENS
3.4 HELP SECTION
3.5 USER LEVEL ‘BASIC’
3.6 PREPARATION OF FOOD WASTE FOR COMPOSTING
3.6.1 CUT THE WASTE MATERIAL
3.6.2 COLLECTION OF FOOD WASTE
3.6.3 RESTAURANT WASTE - DRAINAGE OF WATER FROM THE WASTE MATERIAL
3.6.4 RESTAURANT WASTE - GRINDER AND DEWATERING EQUIPMENT
3.7 FEEDING IN FOOD WASTE AND PELLETS
3.7.1 BIN LIFT
3.7.2 INFEED TIME
3.7.3 MANUAL REGISTRATION OF WEIGHT / VOLUME OF FOOD WASTE AND PELLETS
3.7.4 REGISTRATION OF WEIGHT OF FOOD WASTE, PELLETS AND COMPOST WITH SCALES
CONNECTED TO THE TOUCH PANEL (OPTIONAL)
3.8 CLEARING A BLOCKAGE
3.8.1 ALARM INFEED – IN-CONVEYOR HAS AUTOMATICALLY REVERSED 2 TIMES BUT IS STILL UNABLE
TO RUN ALARM INFEED
3.8.2 ALARM INFEED – INFEED MOTOR – INVERTER FAULT
3.9 EMPTYING COMPOST
3.9.1 REGISTRATION OF WEIGHT/VOLUME OF COMPOST
3.10 EMPTY BAG OR BIN OF COMPOST
3.11 LOGIN
3.11.1 CHANGING PASSWORD
3.11.2 CHANGING ACCESS LEVELS
3.11.3 USER LEVEL ‘OPERATOR’
3.12 DAILY TEMPERATURES
3.13 TEMPERATURE GRAPH
3.14 FOOD WASTE/COMPOST LOG
3.15 NUMBER OF ROTATIONS
3.16 WAIT TIME IN BETWEEN ROTATIONS
3.17 INFEED TIME
3.18 FAN REGULATION
3.19 HEATER (OPTIONAL)
3.20 ALARM INDICATOR
3.20.1 ALARM LOG
3.21 SAVING AND DOWNLOADING DATA FROM THE TOUCH SCREEN
3.21.1 LOG FILE TEMPERATURES
3.21.2 LOG FILE FOOD WASTE / COMPOST
3.21.3 LOG FILE ALARMS

3.22 DOWNLOADING DATA TO USB AND SD CARD
3.22.1 DOWNLOADING DATA TO THE HARD DRIVE ON THE TOUCH SCREEN
3.22.2 ACCESSING DATA FROM THE HARD DRIVE ON THE TOUCH SCREEN
3.22.3 IMPORT OF .CSV FILES TO EXCEL
3.23 ENERGY CONSUMPTION - OPTIONAL
3.24 MANUAL ROTATION CYLINDER
3.25TOOLS AND FACTORY SETTINGS
3.26 TOOLS
3.26.1 REGISTRATION OF WEIGHT OR VOLUME OF FOOD WASTE, PELLETS AND COMPOST
3.26.2 REGISTRATION OF MACHINE NUMBER, DATE &TIME AND FAN SPEED
3.26.3 CONFIGUARTION OF INFEED REVERSE FUNCTION
3.27 FACTORY SETTINGS
3.28 DOWNLOADING A NEW PROGRAM
4BIOLOGICAL PROCESS
4.1 OXYGEN - AERATION OF THE MATERIAL
4.2 CARBON AND NITROGEN – THE FOOD WASTE
4.2.1 WHAT TO PUT INTO THE COMPOSTER
4.2.2 WHAT NOT TO PUT INTO THE COMPOSTER:
4.3 HEAT – THE FLOW THROUGH SYSTEM
4.3.1 FUNCTION OF WAIT TIME/NUMBER OF ROTATIONS
4.3.2 TEMPERATURE SENSORS
4.4 MOISTURE CONTROL
4.4.1 MOISTURE - THE THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
4.4.2 MOISTURE – THE PRACTICAL TEST
4.4.3 ABSORBENT MATERIAL – TWO MAIN FUNCTIONS:
4.4.4 SAWDUST
4.4.5 WOOD PELLETS
4.4.6 RESTAURANT WASTE - DRAINAGE OF WATER FROM THE WASTE MATERIAL
4.4.7 ADDING WATER
5START-UP ROUTINES AND FOLLOW-UP
5.1 ROUTINES FOR START-UP – HOUSEHOLD WASTE
5.1.1 INITIAL STARTING BATCH
5.1.2 ABSORBENT MATERIAL DURING START-UP
5.1.3 START UP – HOUSEHOLD WASTE
5.2 ROUTINES FOR START-UP – RESTAURANT WASTE
5.2.1 INITIAL STARTING BATCH
5.2.2 ABSORBENT MATERIAL DURING START-UP
5.2.3 START-UP SETTINGS – RESTAURANT WASTE
5.2.4 FOLLOWING-UP ROUTINES
5.3 START-UP SCHEDULE

6TROUBLESHOOTING THE BIOLOGICAL PROCESS
6.1 SCHEDULE - BIOLOGICAL PROCESS
6.2 A.) LOW TEMPERATURE (BELOW 50ºC) AND LOW MOISTURE
6.2.1 TOO MUCH SAWDUST IN COMBINATION WITH NO BIOLOGICAL PROCESS
6.2.2 COMPOST MATERIAL IS FULLY DECOMPOSED
6.3 (B.) NORMAL TEMPERATURE 50-65ºC AND LOW MOISTURE
6.3.1 THE TEMPERATURES HAVE INCREASED LOOKING BACK ONE WEEK.
6.3.2 THE TEMPERATURES HAVE DROPPED LOOKING BACK ONE WEEK.
6.4 (C.) HIGH TEMPERATURE, MORE THAN 65ºC AND LOW MOISTURE
6.5 (D.) LOW TEMPERATURE AND MEDIUM MOISTURE
6.5.1 TOO MUCH FOOD WASTE IS ADDED
6.5.2 INCORRECT C/N BALANCE
6.6 (E.) MEDIUM MOISTURE AND NORMAL TEMPERATURE – GOOD HOT ZONE
6.7 (F.) MEDIUM MOISTURE - HIGH TEMPERATURE (MORE THAN 65ºC)
6.7.1 BLOCKAGE IN VENTILATION SYSTEM – SMELL OF AMMONIA
6.7.2 MATERIAL IS NOT AERATED ENOUGH – SMELL OF AMMONIA
6.8 (G.) HIGH MOISTURE – LOW TEMPERATURE (LESS THAN 50ºC)
6.8.1 TOO MUCH WATER IN THE MATERIAL
6.8.2 LACTO BACTERIA
6.9 (H) NORMAL TEMPERATURE (50-65ºC) AND HIGH MOISTURE
6.10 (I) HIGH TEMPERATURE (MORE THAN 65ºC) AND HIGH MOISTURE
6.11 RESETTING THE COMPOSTER
7INTEGRATED DESIGN
7.1 GENERAL LAYOUT
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8MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
8.1 DAILY CHECK-UP
8.2 WEEKLY CHECK-UP
8.2.1 CHECK-UP MONTHLY – CLEAN THE HEATER
9ANNUAL SERVICE – MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
9.1 ANNUAL SERVICE CHECK LIST
9.2 SERVICE CHECK LIST IN DETAILS
9.2.1 CHECK FUNCTION OF EMERGENCY STOP AND SAFETY SWITCHES ON ALL DOORS.
9.2.2 WARNING – INFEED HOPPER LID
9.2.3 INSPECTION DOOR(S) OPEN
9.2.4 EMERGENCY STOP
9.2.5 CHECK ALL WARNING LABELS
9.2.6 CLEAN VENTILATION PIPES TO FAN.
9.2.7 CHANGE VENTILATION FILTER IF WORN.
9.2.8 TEST FUNCTION OF HEATER AND INSPECT FOR WEAR.
9.2.9 INSPECT THE WHEELS FOR WEAR.
9.2.10 CHECK, CLEAN AND GREASE CHAIN AND SPROCKETS.
9.2.11 CHECK THAT MACHINE IS LEVELLED.
9.2.12 INSPECT BOTH FRONT AND BACK END OF THE CYLINDER, ADJUST ENDS IF NECESSARY.

9.2.13 CHECK PROPELLERS IN THE INFEED HOPPER
9.2.14 CHECK SEALS ON INSPECTION DOORS AND INLET HOPPER
9.2.15 CHECK THE THREADS ON THE KNOB ON THE INSPECTION DOORS
9.2.16 CHECK MOTORS IN ACCORDANCE TO SEPARATE MANUAL.
10 TROUBLE SHOOTING – MACHINERY
10.1 INSPECTION DOORS AND EMERGENCY STOP
10.1.1 WARNING – INFEED HOPPER LID
10.1.2 INSPECTION DOOR(S) OPEN
10.1.3 EMERGENCY STOP
10.2 ALARM INDICATOR
10.2.1 ALARM LOG
10.3 ALARM – CYLINDER IS NOT ROTATING ACCORDING TO SETTINGS
10.3.1 INDUCTIVE SENSOR (110121) FOR INSPECTION DOOR POSITION
10.4 ALARM – CYLINDER MOTOR - INVERTER FAULT
10.5 ALARM – CYLINDER MOTOR -FUSE OR RELAY TRIPPED
10.6 ALARM – FAN MOTOR –INVERTER FAULT
10.7 ALARM – FAN MOTOR – FUSE TRIPPED
10.8 ALARM INFEED – IN-CONVEYOR HAS AUTOMATICALLY REVERSED 2 TIMES BUT IS STILL
UNABLE TO RUN
10.9 ALARM INFEED – INFEED MOTOR – INVERTER FAULT
10.10 ALARM – INFEED MOTOR - FUSE TRIPPED
10.11 FUSE FOR HEATER TRIPPED
10.12 CHANGING WHEELS

1BASIC FACTS
The Big Hanna Composter is designed for decomposing food waste in housing areas and in
restaurants and has been sold in Sweden since 1991.
1.1 THE DIFFERENT MODELS
Models T60 and T120 have the possibility of adding a 40 litre hopper or a shredder unit. Bin lift for 80
litre bins is optional on models T240 and T480. This manual covers the options of hopper with in-
conveyor and shredder unit. Information on the bin lift can be found in a separate manual. This
manual covers only model T480. This manual does not cover T40, T60, T120 and T240. Connection of
the machine to internet can be found in a separate manual.
Note! Machines can be ordered according to customer’s specification and pictures and description
in this manual may not apply directly in these circumstances. Always consult ‘Machine
specification’ for details on each specific machine.
Note! Susteco AB reserves the right to modify, at any time and without notice, any or all of its
products’ features, designs, components and specifications.
1.2 MANUFACTURER
Susteco AB Tel: [phone]
Fabriksstråket 28
433 76 Jonsered www.bighanna.com
Sweden
To find your way in this manual look for these symbols:
WARNING TEXTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important information
Model
Capacity kg/week
Number of households
T40
75-100 kg
25-35
T60
150-250 kg
55-70
T120
300-500 kg
90-135
T240
400-1200 kg
135-300
T480
800-2400 kg
275-650

1.3 WARRANTY
The Composter is manufactured in stainless steel and all details are chosen with high quality as a
requirement. The proven durability is 20 years provided the machine is cleaned and serviced on a
regular basis. The machines are sold with a 14 months machine warranty (unless a separate
agreement is made).
Susteco AB guarantees to the Customer that the Composter delivered hereunder will be free from
defects in material or workmanship. This warranty shall apply only to defects appearing within 14
months from arrival of the Composter in designated port.
1. Susteco AB’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of part which is
defective in material or workmanship and declared as such to the distributor and/or Susteco AB
within the warranty period. The defective part shall be returned to Susteco AB if it is deemed
feasible to return the part. The parties shall mutually decide on the appropriate procedure.
Defective parts shall be at the disposal of Susteco AB.
2. The liability of Susteco AB under this warranty, or for any loss or damage to the Composter or any
part thereof, whether the claim is based on contract or negligence, shall not in any case exceed the
cost of replacing defected part of the Composter as herein provided. Upon the expiration of the
warranty period all such liability shall terminate. The foregoing shall constitute the exclusive
remedy of the customer and the exclusive liability of the manufacturer.
The Customer must make a claim in writing to Susteco AB or the Distributor that the Composter is
defective within a reasonable time after he/she has noticed or should have noticed the defect.
3. This warranty shall not apply to the Composter if it has been subjected to accident, unauthorised
repair or alterations, misuses, abuse, neglect or improper storage handling or maintenance or as
otherwise set forth in Section 6 below.
4. This warranty does not apply to damages to the Composter (or its components) caused by
a) modification, change or adjustment in any manner whatsoever without the written approval of
Susteco AB;
b) improper operation or installation in accordance with Susteco AB’s instructions;
c) improper repair, inspection, maintenance or service in accordance with Susteco AB’s instructions,
in due time and by skilled personnel duly trained by Susteco AB or by instructors authorised by
Susteco AB; or
d) normal wear and tear or deterioration
For parts supplied in replacement of defective parts Susteco AB grants the corresponding warranty as
for the original parts.
In no event, whether as a result of breach of contract or guarantee or alleged negligence or strict
liability, shall the Seller be liable for special, incidental, economic, consequential or personal injury
damages, including but not limited to, loss of profits or revenue, whether achieved or projected,
loss of use of the Composter or any associated equipment, cost of capital, cost of substitute
equipment, facilities or services, downtime costs, or claims of customer of the Customer for such
damage.

1.4 CERTIFICATION
1.4.1 CE-MARK
The Big Hanna is CE marked according to the conditions in the Directive for
Machinery, the Electromagnetic Compatability Directive and the Low Voltage
Directive.
The following standards has been used where applicable:
EN ISO 12100 2011
Safety of Machinery – General principles for design – Risk assessment and risk reduction
EN 60204-1 2010
Electrical equipment of machines – General requirements
1.5 CAUTION LABELS
The following labels are placed on the machines.
On front of machine At each motor
On each inspection hatch At cylinder motor
MAKE SURE THAT WARNING LABELS AND THE SECURITY MARKS ON THE MACHINE ARE
KEPT CLEAN FROM DIRT AND THAT THEY ARE NOT DAMAGED.

1.6 FUNCTION, RANGE OF APPLICATION AND LIMITATIONS OF USE
1.6.1 FUNCTION
The Composter is essentially a horizontally oriented cylinder with tight and stationary rear and front
gables. The cylinder with its containing material is rotated and the material is turned over and
ventilated periodically. Processed material is automatically fed out from the rear . Depending upon the
amount and the composition of waste material a range of choices can be made regarding waiting
time between turns, length of turning period and ventilation intensity .
1.6.2 STORAGE
During the time from delivery to commissioning the machine shall be put under cover, been kept dry,
at same a temperature above 10 degrees and well ventilated area – an area similar to a ware house.
We recommend to store the unit of a maximum period of 2 months without connecting it to electricity
if stored as above. Storage for longer periods, if the machine is taken from operation, must be indoors,
frost free and in a dehumidified climate.
1.6.3 LIMITATIONS IN SIZE OF MATERIAL AND CAPACITY
The Big Hanna Composter is designed for food waste, sawdust/pellets (together with food waste or
water) only. Capacity vary depending on composition of food waste.
MODEL T480
Max capacity is 340 kg of food waste/day.
The maximum particle size of non-soft food waste is Ø 12,7 cm.
Max capacity of the inlet is 80 l.
Max rotation of cylinder per 24h is 240 rotations.
1.6.4 DEFINITIONS
(Source: www.ofmpub.epa.gov, www. eionet.europa.eu and www.wastestudies.com)
Food waste 1: Uneaten food and food preparation wastes from residences and commercial
establishments such as grocery stores, restaurants, and produce stands, institutional cafeterias and
kitchens, and industrial sources like employee lunchrooms.
Food waste 2: An unwanted raw or cooked food discarded during or after food preparation that is no
longer fit for consumption or desirable i.e.:
Spoiled cooked food
Excess cooked food
Vegetables & fruits peelings
Beverage
Undesirable raw food
Meat scraps
Vegetable waste:Waste, comprised mainly of vegetable matter, which is capable of being
decomposed by micro-organisms.
Organic waste: Waste containing carbon compounds; derived from animal and plant materials.
Compostable waste: Waste consisting largely of biodegradable organic matter.
Garden waste: Natural organic matter discarded from gardens and yards including leaves, grass
clippings, pruning’s, brush and stumps.
Animal waste: Discarded material from industries directly associated with the raising of animals, such
as those wastes produced by livestock farming (manure, milk, etc.), meat production and animal
testing (animal bodies, animal parts, feathers, etc.) and fur breeding (fur, blood, etc.).
Agricultural waste:Unusable materials, liquid or solid, that result from agricultural practices, such as
fertilizers, pesticides, crop residue (such as orchard prunings) and cattle manure.

Liquid waste: Fluid wastes, consisting of sewage and domestic wastewater, or processed water, or
other liquids, produced by industrial activity, particularly by such industries as pulp and paper
production, food processing, and the manufacture of chemicals.
Hazardous waste: Any waste or combination of wastes with the potential to damage human health,
living organisms or the environment. Hazardous wastes usually require special handling and disposal
procedures which are regulated by national and international laws.
Pesticides: A general term for chemical substances that are used to destroy or control insect or plant
pests. Many pesticides are manufactured and do not occur naturally in the environment. Others are
natural toxics that are extracted from plants and animals.
1.6.5 RANGE OF APPLICATION AND LIMITATIONS OF USE
The Big Hanna Composter is designed for food waste, sawdust/pelletised sawdust (together with food
waste or water) only.
‘Food waste’ as the first definition in 1.6.3 is possible to compost in the Big Hanna Composter if it is a
proper mix, temperature, appropriate size (1-5 cm) and has a suitable moisture content. (Too much
liquid seriously inhibits the biological process.) Most food waste from residences is suitable for
composting as long as it is not contaminated by non food waste.
In general all ‘food waste’ in the second definition in 1.6.3 can be composted with the exception of
beverages. However also with this definition the mix, temperature, size and moisture content must be
appropriate.
The Big Hanna Composter is manufactured especially with food waste in mind. Not all organic or
compostable wastes are suitable.
Note that this composter is not designed for processing organic waste such as animal waste,
agricultural waste or liquid waste. If you want to use this machine for anything other than
composting food waste within the limitations described above together with sawdust or
pelletised sawdust ask the distributor’s advice or proceed at your own risk.
Garden waste can be put into the Big Hanna Composter only in smaller pieces (2-3 cm) and might not
decompose properly depending on type. The compost process is a biological process, which must be
treated with care in order to obtain a good result i.e. a good compost material that can be used as a
fertiliser. The waste material that is put into the machine must be cleared from materials that may
damage the equipment or disturb the biological process.
Where the Big Hanna Composter is used the above limitations is rarely a problem and the sorting of
food is done on another ‘level’. To help tenants and staff to sort the food waste see chapter ‘What to
put in the composter’ and ‘4.2.2 What not to put in the composter’. This gives hands-on suggestions
on practical sorting but is not a conclusive list of what is and is not suitable for composting.
Detergents used in food preparation, cooking area, around the composter or where it may come in
contact with the food waste should be organic and not bio accumulating.
The information about obtaining temperatures and the biological process in this manual
constitutes no guarantee to do so by the manufacturer.

The quality of the produced compost, temperatures, moisture content etc is depending solely on
the raw material (food waste and absorbent material) and on how the machine is operated. The
manufacturer or distributor can therefore never guarantee the performance of any machine.
When the Big Hanna Composter is used to treat macerated food waste which has been dewatered the
detergents that are used for cleaning the macerator/dewaterer may contaminate the food waste and
should therefore be organic and not bio accumulating. When the food waste and sawdust / pelletised
sawdust is turned and oxygen is supplied a natural occurring biological decomposing process is
supported which produces compost within 8-12 weeks. There are numerous of excellent test results
from compost which have been produced with the Big Hanna Composter. The test results prove that it
is possible to produce excellent quality compost with the Big Hanna Composter but it does not
constitute a guarantee:
The biological process is not only dependant on the machine to function properly. The operation of
the machine, i.e. adding sawdust or wood pellets with the food waste, getting the right C:N balance,
settings of number of rotations and wait time is equally important. And even more important is the
raw material fed into the machine i.e. the food waste. If the food waste is sterilized by using chemicals,
pesticides, cold, heat or even ingredients that inhibit bacterial growth before being put into the
machine, the biological process will not be functioning properly and the capacity of the machine will
be much lower than expected. If the food waste is very wet this will also stop or slow down the
biological process. The biological process also works much better with mixed food waste i.e. not only
potatoes. A rule of thumb is that food waste that you would eat if it had not passed its expiration date
is o.k. to feed to the machine. For example:
FOOD FROM A FREEZER MUST BE THAWED BEFORE BEING FED TO THE COMPOSTER.
A 25 KG BAG OF SALT WOULD EFFECTIVELY KILL THE BIOLOGICAL PROCESS.
ADDING SAUCES OR OTHER LIQUIDS (ORGANIC OR NOT) WILL AFFECT OR KILL THE
BIOLOGICAL PROCESS.
FOOD WASTE WHICH HAS BEEN SOAKED IN DETERGENT FLUID OR SPRAYED WITH
DETERGENT IN THE KITCHEN
IF A BATCH OF FOOD IS DEEMED NOT FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION BECAUSE IT
CONTAINS TOO MUCH PESTICIDES OR CHEMICALS THIS SHOULD NOT BE PUT INTO THE
COMPOSTER.
GARDEN WASTE THAT HAS BEEN TREATED WITH PESTICIDES WHICH ARE NOT
BIODEGRADABLE SHOULD NOT BE PUT INTO THE COMPOSTER.
WASTE MATERIAL THAT CONTAINS LARGE AMOUNTS OF VINEGAR ESSENCE WILL KILL THE
MICRO-ORGANISMS.
This list is non-conclusive and if you are having questions please contact your distributor.

1.6.6 SITE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
ATTENTION! LOCAL OR SITE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS MAY APPLY TO ON SITE COMPOSTING.
There are in some regions, countries or sites specific local regulations regarding food waste,
treating food waste on site, licence requirements for handling waste etc. The Big Hanna
Composter must be used in accordance with local regulations. It is the sole responsibility of the
owner of the Big Hanna Composter to have all required information about the local regulations
that may apply for the use of this machine.
1.7 SAFE AND CORRECT USE
In general terms the composter should be located to minimise transportation of the food waste and
access by unauthorised people. Site specific activities like vehicles around the site, condition of
flooring (slip-risk), manual handling of the food waste being collected etc must be considered by each
employer at each site. Site-specific regulations include positioning and location of the composter
which is the decision and responsibility of the customer.
Some tips for your risk assessment for your site
Positioning of the machinery
Fencing when installing the machine in public areas
Activities around the machine
Lighting around the machine
Transport
Falls from height
Slips and trips
Manual handling
Pest control
There is a possible risk for infection from collecting food waste that varies from site to site. The
variation is due to different sources of food waste, collection routines, how old the collected food
waste is (fungus and mould) and how contaminated it may be by glass or needles etc to mention a
few variations. Also note in your own risk assessment if there is any risk for contamination of any other
diseases. If there is a risk for needle stick injury all employees should be inoculated for relevant
diseases, such as Hepatitis B. A sharps container should be kept on site and finds recorded.
The personal protective equipment PPE recommended for Big Hanna Composter is a
recommendation only not knowing the specific situation at the site; the decision has to be the
employers. It is therefore the sole responsibility of the employer to implement a Safe System of Work
at the site where Big Hanna is installed. The manufacturer is not aware of any specific rules or
regulations that may apply at a specific site where the Big Hanna is installed. The Big Hanna is CE
marked which means that it is produced according to the CE-mark standards in the European Union.
All dangerous parts of this machinery are adequately guarded according to the CE-mark standards.

1.7.1 BIOHAZARD FROM COMPOSTING ACTIVITIES
The Big Hanna Composter is in comparison with larger composting facilities a very small system. The
exposure to fungus, spores etc is therefore minimal for a worker in both quantity and time spent with
the biologically active material inside the cylinder. In larger facilities there are documented cases
where workers full time working with composting material (i.e. working in tractors turning
composting windrows) have contracted lung diseases including asthma. When working with the
active material in the cylinder we recommend the same PPE as for bigger facilities. The inspection of
the material inside the cylinder should not take more than a few minutes a week, the rest of the time
the biological process is in a closed in-vessel system so there is no need for particle filter P3 breathing
masks when being in the vicinity of the machine itself.
1.7.2 PATHOGENS IN THE FOOD WASTE
Handled correctly and according to instructions the composting process eliminates pathogens that
may be present in food waste, like salmonella, e-coli, etc. In order to prevent pathogens spreading
from the food waste to other areas within the workplace (or to the finished compost) we recommend
that protective clothing and gloves are used whilst feeding the food waste into the machine.
These clothing/gloves should not be the same as the ones used when working with the compost
since there is a risk for re-contaminating the compost.
1.7.3 SLIPS AND TRIPS DUE TO SPILLAGE
Accidental spillage of food waste around the machine can cause slips and trips. Employees must be
instructed to take care to prevent spillage. If there is spillage this must be cleaned up immediately.
1.7.4 PEST CONTROL
Big Hanna is an in-vessel system with a temperature of 50-60oC, which makes it uninhabitable for
vermin. Stored food waste on site or accidental spillage of food waste around the machine can cause
problems with vermin. If food waste is stored on site a separate risk assessment must be carried out.
Employees must be instructed to take care to prevent spillage. If there is spillage this must be cleaned
up immediately.
1.7.5 OPERATIONAL RISKS INVOLVING MACHINERY
All moving parts are covered and tools needed/safety switch in place in order to come in contact with
moving parts. All personnel must be informed that the Big Hanna Composter works on a timer
function and therefore must be isolated at the main switch before any work is done on the composter.
1.7.6 OPERATIONAL TRAINING
It is the sole responsibility of the owner of the machine that all staff receives the training that they
require in order to safely operate the Big Hanna Composter. For the operational training there is a
check-list in the ‘Installation Manual’. Some tasks may require specific qualifications due to site specific
regulations.

1.8 SUPPLY DATA FOR ELECTRICITY
Machines have optional Voltage and 1- or 3–phase option. See Machine specification delivered with
machine for your machine’s electrical specification.
1.9 CAPACITY – EQUIPMENT – MEASUREMENTS – ELECTRICAL SUPPLY – ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
Model
T40
T60
T120
T240
T480
Capacity
Kg/day
10-15
20-35
40-70
55-170
115-340
Kg/week
75-100 150-250 300-500 400-1200 800-2400
Tons/annum
4-5 8-13 16-26 21-62 41-124
Number of households
25-35 55-70 90-135 130-300 275-650
Equipment
Temperature sensors
- 3 3 3 3
Optional logging program
-    
Optional hopper fed 40L inlet (in-conveyor)
-   - -
Optional shredder
-   - -
Optional bin lift
-    
Inspection door(s) on hood
-
1
2
2
2
Access door(s) in to cylinder
1 1 2 2 2
Visual digital display
-    
Measurements
Length (mm)
1 935
2 320
3 820
4
800
6 408
Width (mm)
880 1 080 1 080 1 400 2 000
Height (mm)
1 470 1 550 1 550 2 070 2 195
Volume cylinder (m³)
0,61 1,07 2 4 8
Weight empty (kg)
200 440 720 1200 4 500
Weight empty incl shredder/inlet(kg)
- 490 770 - -
Max weight full incl shredder/inlet (kg)
540 1100 1900 3500 10 100
Number of feet on machine
4 6 8 11 10
Connection to ventilation (mm)
Ø110 Ø110 Ø110 Ø110 Ø110
Connection for drainage – T240, T480 and 40L
hopper (mm)
-
Ø 75/
Ø110
Ø 75/
Ø110
Ø 75/
Ø110
Ø 75/
Ø110
Height inlet (mm)
ca 1 000 ca 1 200 ca 1 200 ca 1 000 ca 1 000
Inlet measurements (mm)
285 x 295
285 x 295
285 x 295
490 x 590
490 x 590
Volume hopper fed inlet T240, T480 and 40L
option
- 40 l 40 l 80 l 80 l
Height under outlet (mm)
600 590 590 630 970

Model
T40 T60 T120 T240 T480
Electrical supply*)
Power supply
240 V 400 V 400 V 400V 400V
Ampere
10 A
10 A
10 A
16 A
16 A
Ampere incl 40L hopper fed inlet (inconveyor)
- 10 A 10 A - -
Ampere incl 40L hopper fed inlet incl shredder
- 16 A 16 A - -
Phases
1
3
3
3
3
Cables
3 5 5 5 5
Motor composter kW
0,12 0,37 0,37 1,1 0,55
Fan kW
0,04 0,04 0,04 0,04 0,37
In-conveyor kW (40L & 80Lhopper fed inlet)
-
0,55
0,55
0,55
0,55
Shredder kW
- 3 3 - -
Heater kW
0,5 0,5 0,5 0,5 1
Total kW
0,66 0,91 0,91 2,19 2,47
Total kW incl 40L hopper fed inlet and
shredder
- 4,46 4,46 - -
Energy consumption **)
Total kWh/day standard model
1,01 1 1 1,53 2,35
Total kWh/day incl 40L hopper fed inlet and
shredder
- 1,38 1,66 - -
*) Standard models. Other electrical supply can be specified at order (for example 1-phase).
**) The electrical consumption is calculated for indoor installations. The heater is only used in cold temperatures and only when the
temperature between the hood and the cylinder is lower than 5-10ºC.
Note! Machines can be ordered according to customer’s specification and pictures and description
in this manual may not apply directly in these circumstances. Always consult ‘Machine
specification’ for details on each specific machine.
Note! Susteco AB reserves the right to modify, at any time and without notice, any or all of its
products’ features, designs, components and specifications.
1.10 USAGE OF COMPOST MATERIAL
The composter ”produces” compost material, which is good for use as fertilizer in gardens etc. The
compost material should if necessary be screened before it is used. There may be bones, plastic, bottle
caps etc that should be removed before the material is used as a fertilizer.
1.10.1 SECONDARY TREATMENT OF THE COMPOST MATERIAL
In most cases the compost material is stored between gardening seasons. Mostly the material is stored
outdoors. A simple wooden frame around the material can be placed directly on the ground, no floor
is necessary. The secondary treatment fulfil s the decomposing process and adds worms and micro
flora to the compost material making it better as a fertilizer. Since the compost material often contains
much nitrogen the compost material should be mixed 1 to 5 with ordinary soil for flowerpots. The
mixed compost material can be put directly on to flowerbeds after the screening.
ATTENTION! THE COMPOST MUST BE STORED AND USED ACCORDING TO LOCAL
REGULATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT THE AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENVIRONMENT IN CASE
OF UNCERTAINTY.

1.11 PERFORMANCE DATA AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENT
When using the composter there will be a reduction in volume of the waste material that is put into
the composter by 80-90% and a reduction in weight by 70-80% (these figures may vary depending on
the specific food waste fed in and does not constitute a performance guarantee). To measure
performances of reduction in either bulk or weight simply measure incoming and outgoing material
for a period of time. When doing this note that it takes 6-10 weeks for the material to be processed
through the composter. The performance of the composter can also be measured by examining the
quality of the compost material that comes out from the composter and the excess water that is
collected from the condensation trap. The results from the measurements of the compost material
depends 100% on the incoming material. In order to get good results the incoming material must be
cleared from batteries, metal objects, plastic, etc. (some chemical substances and heavy metal that
occurs in food will not decompose by the biological process.
1.11.1 MEASUREMENT ANALYSIS COMPOST MATERIAL
The analysis data consists of the following parameters:
Remember: What goes in - comes out!
Ph
Magnesium, Mg
Copper, Cu
Residue on ignition
Carbon tot, C
Zinc, Zn
Nitrogen, N
Mercury, Hg
Carbon/Nitrogen quota C:N
Ammonium, NH4-N
Cadmium, Cd
Conductivity
Nitrate NO3-N
Lead, Pb
E-coli
Phosphorus, P
Chrome, Cr
Salmonella
Potassium, K
Nickel, Ni
Clostridium perfringens
Calcium, Ca

1.12 NOISE, SMELL, SEWAGE
1.12.1 NOISE
The composter works very quietly. Fan runs constantly at a low airflow giving a noise level of 45-55 dB
depending on the installation site. Motor rotating the cylinder at the set number of rotations and wait
time gives almost the same noise level as the fan 45-65 dB depending on installation site. (Cylinder is
normally rotating 1-3 minutes every 1-2 hours.) When the in conveyor (1-5 minutes per feed) the noise
level is 45-65 dB depending on type of waste material.
If there are disturbing or loud noises coming from the composter when the cylinder is rotating this
could mean that the engine and/or cylinder is overloaded. In this case the composter should be
checked immediately.
1.12.2 SMELL
A well managed compost where the decomposing process works
well does not create a foul smell. In general the more meat and fish
that is added to the composter the more smell the decomposing
process produces.
In order to minimize the smell the composter is equipped with a
ventilation system that sucks out exhaust gas and smell from the
composter. The ventilation installation must be adapted to each
specific site existing conditions. We recommend to use a biofilter
which reduces the smell by approx. 90%. See more detailed
information in ‘Biofilter Manual’.
1.12.3 DRAIN TO SEWAGE
Big Hanna models T480 is equipped with an inlet hopper drain. This drain can be connected to the
sewage. Pipe connection is ø 110 mm. Local regulations for connection to sewage must be observed.
Installation is done according to the instructions in the separate ‘Installation Manual’.
NOTE! There must be a lid or water seal stopping the air from being sucked in to the hopper and
from there in to the cylinder by the fan see below pictures. If the pipe is connected this is very
important since sewage gas may be drawn in to the machine if the water seal is no in place.