Aerobin 200 Litre Aerobin Informations sur l'instruction
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tHanK You for HeLPInG maKe tHe
WorLD a more sustaInabLe PLace
The Aerobin® is a finely tuned
COMPOSTING:
ORGANIC LIQUID
engineered product which,
HOW IT WORKS
FERTILISER
when treated with respect,
should give you years of
Composting is a natural
The base of your Aerobin®
sustainable composting.
biological process that releases
contains a chamber to
nutrients from organic matter,
retain excess moisture from
POSITIONING YOUR
and produces fertile humus.
composting material. This
organic liquid fertiliser is
The process requires air,
AEROBIN®
moisture, warmth, organic
a mixture of moisture and
Must be installed on a level,
matter and micro-organisms
minerals from the decomposing
firm and even surface - large
organic materials, and
(fungi, bacteria and very small
pavers or concrete are best,
animals, which digest organic
the naturally occurring
ensure the whole underneath
micro-organisms that help
matter).
surface Is supported as
composting occur.
Decomposition starts at
the Aerobin® can weigh
quite low temperatures. The
This valuable organic liquid
up to 200kg. Choose your
fertiliser can be used on your
insulation in the Aerobin®
spot carefully as it is not
speeds up this process and
garden and pot plants to feed
recommended that you move
the plants, 1 part organic liquid
the Aerobin® once you start
the materials breathe through
fertliser to 20 parts water. You
its patented aeration Lung®
using it. If you need to move
to provide a more sustainable
will see visible improvement in
the Aerobin®, you will need to
plant growth and condition in
remove the matter inside first.
composting process.
your soil.
Any soil type will become
GETTING STARTED
Some people prefer to attach
richer, easier to work and more
a length of 13mm diameter
Please see the document that
friable by adding compost,
polypipe to the outlet at the
has come with your Aerobin
which will also make the soil
bottom of the unit, with a tap
titled 'Aerobin – Composting
water retentive, so you won't
fixed on the end of the pipe
need to water the garden as
Tips' – please read and apply
to access the organic liquid
the recommendations that have
much. The nutrients will feed
fertiliser (see "Accessing
been provided to optimize the
the plants. You will see visible
Compost" in the Frequently
performance of your Aerobin.
improvement in plant growth
Asked Questions section).
Or visit our website
and condition in your soil if you
regularly apply compost.
www.aerobin400.com and go
WEEDS AND SEEDS
to Info & Resources and click
on Composting Tips.
WHEN COMPOST
When used correctly the
IS IT READY
Aerobin® kills weeds and
WHAT CAN GO
seeds by heat generated
> Within three to six months.
IN THE BIN?
through micro-organic activity
Allow more time in cold
in the bin. This activity raises
Most organic waste, keeping
weather or if only adding
the temperature within the
an even mix of Green (wet) and
smaller amounts of material
bin. Even in cooler weather
Brown (dry). See chart below
every so often
the process in the thermally
insulated bin generates heat
> Inspect material via either
MOISTURE LEVEL
and breaks down compost,
side access door
which is why you don't need to
The moisture level of your
> It is ready when the material
place the Aerobin® in the sun.
green materials should be that
is evenly textured, slightly
of a damp sponge. If you wring
moist and dark
the material you should get a
SAFETY AND
few drops of moisture. If there
> Use a small spade or garden
HYGIENE*
are no drops or it appears too
trowel to remove mature
dry, add a little water to the
compost
Organic household and garden
materials BEFORE you add to
waste material, compost and
> Take care not to damage
the Aerobin®. If it's dripping
healthy soil contains living
the central aeration core
wet, add more dry material
micro-organisms, including
or lung®
to even the moisture out.
bacteria, fungi and protozoa.
Dropping food scraps into the
Depending upon the materials
bin daily helps keep it moist.
you use, it may also contain
chemical, mineral and fertiliser
additives.
Green (Wet) materIaLs
broWn (DrY) materIaLs
> Food scraps
> Leaves and small twigs
> Citrus and onions (Cut up)
> Crumpled into balls - either newspaper or office paper
> Vegetable peelings
> Roots or branches, finely chipped or mulched
> Lawn clippings* and weeds
> Long yellow grass
> Green garden cuttings
> Pea Straw
> Coffee grounds
* (note: "Sir Walter Buffalo" grass is very moist,
> Tea-leaves and tea bags
so mix it with more dry materials)
4
QuestIons
anD
ansWers
RISK
Inhalation of dust and/
or liquid mists may irritate,
WHAT CAN GO IN
ACCESSING
inflame or sensitise the nose,
COMPOST
throat and lungs resulting in
Can I Put Animal
illnesses ranging from hayfever
Faeces In It?
How do I get compost out?
or asthma to pneumonia
In most jurisdictions it is illegal
Through the two side access
(e.g. Legionnaire's disease)
to put carnivore (meat eating
panels in the bottom chamber.
or pneumonia-like illnesses.
animal) faeces in the Aerobin®.
Using the handle, lift the panel
Direct contact with this material
However, herbivore (grass/
vertically to unlock, then pull
plant eating animal) manure,
or its dust and/or liquid mists
toward you. When replacing
e.g. horse, cattle, goat, sheep,
(bio-aerosols) may cause skin
it, ensure side access panel
poultry manure can be included.
irritation (dermatitis), and skin
locks back in place to minimise
All animal faeces may carry
or eye infection or irritation.
odours and keep out pets and
pathogens, as may all finished
pests. Listen for the click when
compost, therefore handle
People particularly at risk
it locks in.
strictly according to safety and
are those suffering from asthma
hygiene guidelines.
How much liquid
or allergies, and those whose
fertiliser can the
immune defence systems are
Can I put ashes in it?
tank hold?
compromised.
It is not recommended. Hot Ash
5 litres.
will damage the plastic and void
How do I get the liquid
SAFETY
the warranty. Too much ash
fertiliser out?
will slow down the composting
As with all composts
process.
Drain the liquid fertiliser from
and mulches:
the outlet at the base of the
Does it really break
Aerobin® into a low-sided
> Avoid contact with
down newspaper?
container. The outlet pipe,
eyes and skin.
Yes, the Aerobin® breaks down
which turns, has an integrated
all organic waste including
> Avoid breathing or ingesting
vale. When the outlet pipes is
newspaper and office paper,
at the bottom position the tap
dust and/or liquid mists
which must be scrunched
is "open", allowing the liquid
(bioaerosols).
up into balls before loading
fertiliser to flow and when the
> Wear suitable protective
into the Aerobin. If adding
outlet pipe is at the top position
clothing and standard duty
a lot of newspaper without
the tap is "closed" (see diagram
wet materials, moisten first.
on page 1).
gloves.
Cardboard strips will also
It Is recommended that you
> If exposed to dust and/or
breakdown and will help to
turn the valve several times to
liquid mists, also wear dust
provide structure (improving air
loosen the barrel before putting
flow) within the biomass you are
resistant eye protection and
material Into
loading into the Aerobin.
the Aerobin®.
particulate respirator.
Some people prefer to attach a
Can I Put Dairy
> Wash thoroughly
13mm diametre polypipe, with
Products in it?
immediately after
a tap fixed on the end of the
Dairy products can give off
handling decomposing
pipe. This way the outlet can
an unpleasant odour when
materials. Wash work
be left on and the tap used
decomposing, and should only
clothes regularly.
to stop and start the flow. If
be used if the Aerobin® is in
the outlet becomes blocked
a location where the pungent
simply use a skewer or piece of
smell will not offend anyone.
FIRST AID
wire to remove blockage from
the valve, whilst in the open
Irrigate eyes with plenty of
position.
water for 10 minutes. Wash
Please carefully follow the
skin with soap and water.
safety and hygiene guidelines
Seek medical attention for
in this leaflet when handling the
any persistent skin, eye or -
fertiliser.
respiratory symptoms.
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Does the liquid fertiliser
Can I keep it inside?
tank get sludge in it?
Plenty of airflow is required, and
Some sludge may build up
if kept indoors a composting
over time, the residue of small
odour may be evident, so it
particles of organic material.
should be kept outdoors.
It is recommended that you
Can I get spare parts for the
completely empty the liquid
Aerobin®?
fertiliser from the tank once or
The Aerobin® is exceptionally
twice a year, attach a hose to
resilient and should not break,
the outlet and back flush the
however, replacement parts are
contents for 3 minutes.
available at a charge. You may
freecall the hotline on 1800 615
HOW THE
445 or email [email protected].
AEROBIN®
au to order spare parts.
WORKS
WORMS
Does the Aeration
How do worms get in?
Core or Lung® turn?
Aerobin® doesn't actually need
No. The Aerobin® has a static
worms to operate, however
Aeration Core or Lung® allowing
compost worms greatly enhance
passive ventilation throughout
the composting process and
the whole composting mass. No
may get in through small holes in
200 LItre aerobIn
turning or churning is required.
the bottom of the Aerobin®.
Do I need to keep the
Will it kill worms?
Aerobin® in the sun?
Worms may die if placed in the
No. The heat inside the Aerobin®
top of the unit due to the high
comes from the micro-organisms
temperatures generated by the
breaking down the organics, not
composting procedure. They
from the sun.
should survive and thrive at the
bottom of the unit.
How long is the unit
guaranteed?
ADDITIONAL HELP
3 years against manufacturing
E-mail: [email protected]
or material defects.
Phone: Aerobin® Hotline
Is it guaranteed to make
1800 615 445 Freecall
good compost?
09:00 - 17:00 AEST,
University tests have proved
Monday - Friday
compost from the Aerobin® is
except Victorian
superior to compost from other
public holidays.
leading international compost
Website: www.aerobin.com.au
units, when contents are mixed
or www.aerobin400.com
evenly and at the right moisture
level. The tests achieved
Rottegrad 4 standard (one step
down from the top level) after
just 13 weeks. The test indicated
Rottegrad 5 standard would
be achieved given a little more
time
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