Mantis Ct08002 Mobile Composter Rolls Installation Guide

Model CT08002
MAN 430188
Rev. A 2-28-17
ASSEMBLY GUIDE 

Back Porch ComposTumbler™
Assembly Instructions

Tools You Will Need

• Hammer
• (2) 7/16” (11mm) and/or adjustable wrenches
• Flat screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver

Everything else you will need is included with your ComposTumbler.

Parts for the ComposTumbler

Hardware for the ComposTumbler

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 6

Go to: Mantis.com/composterhelp for a step-by-step instruction video that will have you composting in no time!

ATTENTION! Your Back Porch ComposTumbler may be too large to fi t through some doorways when assembled. You should build it in a space with easy access to the area where it will be used.

STEP 1 – AERATOR PANEL ASSEMBLY

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Position the Aerator Base (smooth side toward the inside of the panel) on the outside of the hole in the Aerator Panel.

Position the Aerator Cap on the inside of the hole, opposite the Aerator Base.

Insert the bolt (1a) through the Aerator Cap and fasten it to the Aerator Base with the wing nut (1b).
Note: The wing nut should be finger tight only; over-tightening will deform the Aerator Base.

STEP 2 – DOOR PANEL ASSEMBLY

From the inside of the door panel, push the socket bolts (2c) through the larger holes in the door panel.

From the outside of the door panel, position the latch strike (2b) over the holes and fasten with the lock washers (2f) and #10 screws (2d) as shown. Use the Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws.

Fasten the handle (2a) to the door panel with the two 5/8” screws (2e). Use Phillips head screwdriver.

Then position the handle over the screws and drive them the rest of the way. Be careful not to overtighten the screws, or you may risk cracking the handle.

STEP 3 – FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

As in step 2, from the inside of the front panel, push the socket bolts (3b) through the holes in the front panel.

From the outside of the front panel, position the latch (3a) over the holes and fasten with the lock washers (3d) and #10 screws (3c) as shown. Tip: While tightening the #10 screws, you may need to use the fl at screwdriver to prevent the socket bolts from turning.

STEP 4 – DRUM ASSEMBLY

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Place one endcap face down (with raised edge lip facing up) on the ground and insert the aerator panel assembly into the  channel directly opposite the D-hole vent. (The posts on the edge of the panel will mate with the holes in the endcap)

Insert the front panel assembly (with latch) into the endcap with one end overlapping the aerator panel assembly making certain that the edge of the front panel containing the latch is near the OPEN area. The open area is for the door.
Here again, the posts on edge of the panel will mate with the holes in the endcap.

Insert the back panel assembly on the other side of the aerator panel, once again mating the posts on the edge of the panel with the holes in the endcap.

Place the other endcap on top of the drum, aligning the holes with the posts on the panel edges and aligning the D-hole Vents at the door opening.

Use the Phillips screwdriver, screws (4a), and flatwashers (4b) to fasten the endcap

Turn over the drum assembly and fasten the other endcap with the remaining screws and flwashers.

STEP 5 – DOOR INSTALLATION

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Note: The door is designed to be removed to make it easier to fi ll and empty the ComposTumbler.

With the door in the OPEN position, guide the bottom tab into the slot on the endcap as shown.

Pull the other endcap slightly upward and guide the other tab into the slot in the endcap.

Secure the door by hooking the latch claw into the latch strike and pushing the latch away from the strike.
Note: Be sure the tabs extend all the way through the endcaps before trying to close the door. As the door closes, these tabs will
rotate and lock themselves into the endcaps. To remove the door, simply reverse the process (open the door, pull up slightly on the top endcap, and pull the tabs from the endcap slots).

STEP 6 – FRAME/DRUM ASSEMBLY

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Use the hammer to tap an axle rod cap (6b) onto one end only of the axle rod (9)

Slide one wheel (10) onto the open end of the axle rod.
Note: be sure the axle rod cap fits into the “cup” in the center of the wheel as shown.

Pass the rod through the end hole in one of the legs (12), and then through the small tube attached to the brace (13).

Pass the open end of the rod through the other leg (12), slide the other wheel onto the rod, and attach it with the axle rod cap (6b).
Tip: Be sure that the second wheel is oriented correctly before attaching cap.

Slide the ends of the handle (11) over the ends of both legs and align the holes.
Lift the brace (13) to align the hole in each flattened end with the hole in the handle/leg.
Note: The flattened end of the brace must be on the outside of the handle/leg.

Insert a ¼” x 3-1/4” bolt (6a) through the holes in the brace, handle, and leg. Note: Do not push the bolt all the way through; stop after it passes through the holes on the inside of the handle/leg. Repeat for both sides.

Insert the drum assembly between the frame legs and push the ¼” x 3-1/4” bolts (6a) all the way through the center holes in each endcap to secure the drum to the frame assembly.

Open or remove the door and reach into the drum to slide an axle bushing (6c), washer (6d), and locknut (6e) onto each of the bolts.
Use the 7/16” and adjustable wrenches to tighten the locknuts.

Your ComposTumbler is now completely assembled and ready to use.
Read your operating instructions manual, “How to Make Superior Compost”, carefully before starting your first batch of compost.

LIMITED WARRANTY

MANTIS extends this limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
MANTIS will repair or replace, at its option, any part or parts of the product found to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. Warranty repairs and replacements will be made without charge for parts or labor. All parts replaced under warranty will be considered as part of the original product, and any warranty on the replaced parts will expire coincident with the original product warranty. If you think your ComposTumbler is defective in material or workmanship, you must send it, along with your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to:.

Mantis
1028 Street Road
Southampton, PA 18966

You are responsible for pickup and delivery charges; the product must be returned to us postage paid.
MANTIS assumes no responsibility in the event that the product was not assembled or used in compliance with any assembly, care, safety, or operating instructions contained in the Owner’s Manual or accompanying the product. This limited warranty does
not cover damages or defects due to normal wear and tear, lack of reasonable and proper maintenance, failure to follow operating instructions or owner’s manual, misuse, lack of proper storage or accidents [or routine maintenance parts and service].This limited warranty shall not be effective if your ComposTumbler has been subjected to negligence or has been repaired or altered by anyone other than an authorized dealer or authorized service center.

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