ecoLet IMEL-005 Separera Mini Urine Container User Manual
- June 13, 2024
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ecoLet IMEL-005 Separera Mini Urine Container
Product Information
The Urine Container is a component of the Separera Mini urine separating toilet. It is constructed from eco-friendly materials and designed to withstand high demand over many years. The toilet is specifically designed to separate solid waste from liquid waste (urine). This means that the Separera Mini has two containers, one for urine and another for solid waste. Both containers must be handled and disposed of by local regulations.
Contacting Environmental Health
Prior to installation, it is important to contact the Environmental Health
office to ensure compliance with local health regulations.
Inside the Separera Box
The Separera box includes the following components:
- Vent Installation Kit
- Separera Mini cross-section
- Fan motor
- Socket for adapter/transformer
- Solid waste container with a bag
- Toilet seat, soft close
- Top
- Base
- Chamber screen
- Urine container
Product Usage Instructions
Tools
Before starting the installation, make sure you have the following tools:
- Screws and washers
- Holesaw (55mm)
Air Supply
Ensure that there is a good air supply to the toilet, either through a 10 mm gap under the door or a vent. Avoid cross-draughts that may interfere with the proper functioning of the toilet.
Assembly
Step 1 – Base Unpacking
Lift off the top of the toilet and remove the urine container and solid waste
container.
Step 2 – Ventilation Pipes Through the Wall or Roof
Option A – Through Roof
- Temporarily fasten the wall bracket on the base.
- Position the base against the wall and mark the position for the bracket.
- Remove the wall bracket from the toilet and install it on the wall.
- Place the base in position and mark where the screws will go to fasten it to the wall.
Option B – Through Wall
- Place the base against the wall and mark the hole for the ventilation pipe (359mm from the floor).
- Cut the hole using a hole saw (55mm).
- Keep the base in position and mark where the screws will go to fasten it to the wall.
Step 3 – Ventilation Pipes Above the Roof
- Extend the insulated ventilation pipe above the roofline to prevent condensation.
- Cut the exterior pipe to fit the angle of the roof.
- Position the roof flashing and secure it firmly with asphalt sealant between the flashing and the roof.
- Fit the reducing coupling on top of the piping and then fit the insect netting.
Step 4 – Fastening Base and Connecting to Power
- Securely fasten the toilet to the wall or bracket using screws and washers.
- Place a bag in the composting chamber and fold it over the edge. Put the solid waste container and urine container back into their respective positions.
Maintenance
Solid Waste
Follow local regulations for the disposal of solid waste from the toilet.
Urine Container
Handle and dispose of the urine container by local regulations.
Electrical Connection
Ensure that the toilet is properly connected to a power source as per the
manufacturer’s instructions.
General Advice
For any general advice or queries, refer to the user manual or contact the
manufacturer.
Separera Mini with Urine Container
This urine separating toilet is constructed from eco-friendly material and is designed to cope with high demand over many years. What does separating waste mean? Well, the toilet is designed so solid waste is separated from the liquid (urine). This means that the Separera Mini has two containers, one for urine and another for solid waste. Both must be dealt with in accordance with local regulations.
Contacting Environmental Health
Contact Environmental Health office regarding local health regulations. This
applies when installing any type of toilet.
Inside the Separera box
- Toilet with fan
- Lid
- Screws, washers, anchors
- Ventilation Pipe 50 cm for wall
- Insect netting
- 2 Solid waste containers
- 1 Urine container
- Bio bags
- 125ml Nature Flush enzymes
- 750ml Spray bottle
- 12V Power adapter/transformer
Vent Installation Kit
- Ventilation pipes (4×1.1 m ventilation pipe with 55 mm outer diameter)
- Exterior pipe (1x 1.1m with 110 mm outer diameter)
- Insulation (2x 1m)
- Reducing coupling
- Roof flashing
- Insect netting
- Pipe bend 90°
- Wall bracket
- Screws, washers, bolts, nuts, anchors
Separera Mini cross section
- Fan motor
- Socket for adapter/transformer
- Solid waste container with a bag
- Toilet seat, soft close
- Top
- Base
- Chamber screen
- Urine container
Installation
Tools
- Drill
- Holesaw for 55mm hole
- Silicone
- Jigsaw/handsaw
Air supply
Make sure there is a good air supply, for example, through a 10 mm gap under
the door or a vent. Air will be evacuated through the toilet, cross-draughts
must be avoided.
Assembly
- Step 1 – Base unpacking
- Lift off the top (5) of the toilet, remove the urine container (8) and waste container (3).
- Step 2 – Ventilation pipes through the wall or roof
- Option A – Through Roof
- Fasten the wall bracket temporarily on the base (6).
- Put the base in position against the wall. Mark for the bracket.
- Remove the wall bracket from the toilet. Install the bracket on the wall.
- Set the base in position and mark where the screws go to fasten it to the wall.
- Option B – Through Wall
- Place the base against the wall, and mark the hole for the ventilation pipe (359mm from the floor). Cut the hole with a holesaw (55mm).
- Temporarily attach the 50cm long pipe to the outlet on the base, and place it in position to mark how much excess pipe to trim off (keep at least 5cm past the wall for the 90° bend to attach to). Trim pipe with a jigsaw or handsaw.
- Keep the base in position and mark where the screws go to fasten it to the wall
- Step 3 – Ventilation pipes above the roof
- Make a hole in the roof for the ventilation pipe, 55 mm.
- Put the 90° bend on the ventilation pipe or outlet.
- Attach the ventilation pipes unsleeved end into the 90° coupling.
- Insulate all piping that passes through cold spaces (e.g. in the attic and on above roof). This is to prevent condensation.
- Cut the exterior pipe to fit the angle of the roof.
- Position the roof flashing. For tin roof, its better to have a sheetmetal worker to make the flashing.
- Put the outer pipe with the roof flashing over the insulated ventilation pipe.
- Adjust the roof flashing to the external roof and seal firmly with asphalt sealant between the flashing and the roof.
- Once all the piping is insulated and covered, fit the reducing coupling on top, and then fit the insect netting.
- Step 4 – Fastening base and connecting to power
- Fasten the toilet securely to the wall or bracket using screws and washers.
- Place a bag in the composting chamber and fold it over the edge. Put the frame in position to lock the bag.
- Place the container inside the base and make sure that the bag does not cover the fan.
- Put the top back in place.
- Connect to power.
- Check that the Separera logo is turning green to confirm that the urine container is in correct position.
Maintenance
Solid waste
- With normal use, a family of four produces around 7 litres of solid waste per week. The emptying frequency depends on usage. For example, after 2-3 weeks use by 4 people it will be time to switch composting chambers.
- Simply remove the top, tie up the bag, remove and replace it with a new bag.
- If you would like to compost the waste and use as a fertiliser, we recommend emptying the waste into a separate external chamber, adding a little bulking agent, and setting it aside in a shady place to complete composting (this make take around 6 months, depending on conditions).
Urine container
When the urine container is full the lamp will change from green to red
.
- Disconnect the power
- Lift the top (5) of the toilet
- Lift the urine container (8)
- Empty
- Rinse the container with hot water
- Return container and connect to power. Check that the Separera logo is green to confirm that the urinecontainer is in correct position.
Electrical connection
Separera is approved for installation in wet rooms.
General advice
- Empty the solid waste regularly, the bags start to decompose after 2-3 week.
- If insects get into the toilet, refer to our information on dealing with insects that can be found in the troubleshooting section of our website (ecoflo.com.au/resources/troubleshooting).
- To clean the toilet, use only enzymes. Never use abrasive chemical cleaning agents.
- If the toilet is installed as option B and you plan to leave the house for more than a few days, switch off the fan and put the cover in the toilet opening. If there is a good natural draft no odour will occur.
- If you do experience a bad odour in the room, check the pipe connections are properly sealed and if there is an adequate air supply.
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References
- Waterless Composting Toilets | Ecoflo Wastewater Management
- Troubleshooting - Ecoflo
- Ecolet - Eco-Friendly Waterless Toilets - Ecolet - Composting and Waterless Toilets