Compo Closet CUDDY Composting Toilet User Guide
- September 6, 2024
- Compo Closet
Table of Contents
Compo Closet CUDDY Composting Toilet
What to do when you first get your CUDDY
- Step 1 take your CUDDY out of the box.
- Lift the top seat of CUDDY to see the magic inside.
- Remove the carbon filter from its packaging and ensure both end caps are clear of obstruction.
- The solids bin is locked in place for shipping. To remove it, extend the handle at the front and rotate it 180 degrees so that the legs on the agitator point down towards the base.
- Next, place a carbon-rich cover material such as coco coir, sustainably sourced peat moss, or sawdust in the base of the solids bin. There should be enough to cover 1 in of the agitator’s legs. This is approximately 50% of a standard 650g coco coir brick.
- The cover material should be crumbly and damp to the touch.
Top Tip : We recommend keeping some hydrated coco coir in a leakproof plastic bag so that it’s ready for use if you need some.
- Connect the 12V power cable to an appropriately fused power supply. CUDDY draws 0.1A, so a low amperage fuse is recommended.
- Insert the male connector into the power connection at the rear of CUDDY as shown
- Confirm that the fan is operational by feeling the airflow at the back of the unit.
- Insert a battery into the battery box. Confirm that the LED Liquid-full indicator light works by holding the bottle upside down, touching the front of the bottle to sensor and observing the LED.
- Press the carbon filter onto the circular fitting to secure it.
- Orientate the agitator legs downwards and replace the solids bin.
- Just in case – give CUDDY a good wipe-down to remove any dirt or debris left over from the manufacturing and shipping process… It’s your bum, after all!
- Coat the surface of the hinges with WD40 or a similar grease for protection.
- Lower the seat, and you’re good to, er… go!
Top Tip – Empty the solids bin when it is approximately 60% full to prevent it from overflowing.
CUDDY™ Composting Toilet
At Compo Closet, we’re committed to diversity, sustainability, and the environment.
CUDDY was inspired by Vanife but is now the product of the combined input from a community of travelers, sailors, tinydwellers, and environmental enthusiasts.
We hope you’re thrilled with your purchase of a CUDDY composting toilet. If you have any problems or questions about CUDDY, please contact the dealer where you made your purchase or us: info@compocloset.com
Remember to scan the magical QR Code to:
- Register your CUDDY for its 2-year limited manufacturing warranty.
- Join the Compo Crew Facebook Group – exchange experiences, tips, and tricks.
- If you want to have an extended version of this manual.
SAFETY WARNING
12V Electric connection required.
Please ensure you are comfortable working with CUDDY’s power requirements. If you have any concerns, please consult a professional installer.
Do not expose to direct sunlight for prolonged periods.
Your CUDDY product may become damaged or weakened if exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods.
CUDDY is water resistant but not waterproof.
He does not like swimming. Ensure water does not contact the power connector at the rear.
California residents Prop65 warning.
Some of CUDDY’s internal components contain chemicals that cause cancer and reproductive harm.For further details, see https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65.
Using your CUDDY™
Number Ones
CUDDY is a urine-diverting dry toilet – CUDDY’s seat is specially designed to divert liquids forwards into the urine collection area to prevent them from mixing with solids.
Top Tip – We recommend that everyone sits down when peeing.
Make sure the plates covering the solids bin are closed when urinating. Small quantities of liquid that fall on the plates will be diverted to the main urine drain.
Top Tip – have a spray bottle with 5:1 water: white vinegar mix, handy to rinse off the plates and urine tray after use.
When the liquid chamber needs to be emptied, the LED indicator will turn on.
Top Tip – We recommend checking the liquid level before bed in case you need to go overnight!
To empty the urine tank, lift the seat, remove the bottle and unscrew the drain cap.
Just in case, pour slowly to avoid splashback!
Number Twos The main event
Rotate the knob on the seat to open the plates, sit back and relax.
Top Tip – We advise not putting toilet paper into the solids bin. It takes a long time to break down, can wrap around the agitator, and will quickly fill the bin. Instead, we suggest folding each used piece of tissue one extra time after use and then placing it in a bag for disposal separately.
After using CUDDY, close the plates, extend the handle and rotate the agitator several times in each direction to mix the contents of the solids bin.
Always stow the handle when the agitator ‘legs’ are in the downward position – you should feel resistance on the agitator when it’s pointing down.
Do not put sanitary products or wipes into the solids bin.
Everything at once?
If you’re unsure whether you’re going for a one, two, or both together just open the plates. Cleaning isn’t fun, but any excess moisture can be easily dealt with afterward.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
425 E Arrow Hwy, Unit
512, Glendora, CA 91740-
5607 USA
Lytchett House, Unit 13
Freeland Park, Wareham
Road, Poole. BH16 6FA. UK
CUDDY™ Batch: ID: C101-BPUS-62022
Assembled in the USA with US & imported parts
Further information about the product can be found on our website,
www.compocloset.com