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Welcome to the world of Mantis gardening!

WARNING:

CAUTION:

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4.87 m)

Place the ComposT-Twin on smooth level ground.

Remove the ComposT-Twin door when emptying compost.

Keep hands and loose clothing away from gears when  turning the ComposT-Twin.

Balance the load inside the chambers before you release the handles.

WARNING:

Here’s your new Mantis ComposT-Twin...the unique dual-chamber composter that will make gardening easier for you.

With your new ComposT-Twin, you’ll always have a place to throw your kitchen scraps, leaves and grass clippings...and you’ll have a constant supply of the rich, nutrient-filled compost your garden loves.

Once you know how to assemble and use your ComposT-Twin correctly, we guarantee you’ll love it. So first, please read this manual and watch the enclosed assembly video. They show, step by step, how to assemble your machine and how to get the best results.

Safety rules & warnings

Table of contents

Safety rules & warnings .......................................... 41

Safety labels ............................................................. 41

Box contents ............................................................ 42

Support frame assembly ......................................... 44

Support frame assembly layout ............................. 44

Support frame parts list .......................................... 45

Drum parts list ......................................................... 48

Drum assembly layout ............................................. 49

Drum assembly ........................................................ 50

Maintenance instructions ....................................... 55

Using your ComposT-Twin ...................................... 55

The right mix of materials ...................................... 56

Using compost

oubleshooting tips

Limited warranty information ................................ 59

......................................................... 57

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You will notice throughout this owner’s manual safety rules and important notes. Make sure you understand and obey these warnings for your own protection.

Safety label identification

An important part of the safety system incorporated in this composter is the information label found on the door of the composter. This label must be replaced in time; it is your

esponsibility to r

r when it becomes hard to read. The location of this label, part number (P/N 200600), is illustrated on page

42.

eplace this label

ATTENTION: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT

OUR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

O REDUCE

ACCIDENTS, COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

SAFETY WARNING

THE POTENTIAL

FOR

Warnings

• Check and tighten all of the 2” bolts (part no.

200500) on the frame assembly every two months.

• Keep childen away from the ComposT-Twin.

• Remove the drum from the frame before relocating the unit.

• Do not overload the ComposT-T load is 600 pounds.

win. Maximum

Mantis customer service

If you have any dif instructions, contact your Mantis representation for assistance. We welcome your feedback as we strive to build quality and ease of use into all of our gardening products.

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Safety label

Box contents

following pages.

All of the ComposT-Twin parts, including sheet metal, frame tubing, plastic end caps, and

hardware, are packed in three boxes. Refer to the diagrams below for the contents of each box and the parts lists on the

Frame

Drum

Large parts, boxes 1-3

651

200504

200108

2 200204 Drum

Door 2 200207 Drum

2nd panel

Long spacer (upper support) 2 200103 Frame

rod guides

1 “C” shaped lower support 2 200100 Frame

2 Short spacer (lower support) 2 200101 Frame

3 Upper support with axle 2 200102 Frame

KEY NO. DESCRIPTION QTY P/N ASSEMBLY

5 Axle rod 2 200115 Frame

Handle

End cap

6 Centre support wheel 2 200107 Frame

7 Gear 4 200105 Frame

15 Breather cap 4 200220 Drum

14 Divider 1 200201 Drum

18 Door opening, 2 200203 Drum

16 Breather screen 4 200221 Drum

Drum 3rd panel 2 200211 Drum

19 Drum 1st panel 2 200216 Drum

22 Threaded rod 4 200202 Drum

21 Drum 4th panel 2 200224 Drum

Hardware parts bag (part No.200517)

9 Plastic grip 1 200109 Frame

KEY NO. DESCRIPTION QTY P/N ASSEMBLY

12 2” long shoulder bolt 8 200500 Frame

10 Push cap nut 1 200110 Frame

11 Spring pin 4 200106 Frame

200223

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ew (for br

n nut

Acor

Latches

(51 mm)

23 Mesh screen 2 200222 Drum

No. 8 self-tapping scr

200509

ew 12 200510 Drum

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ed protective 4 300316 Drum

eaded r

No. 10 shoulder scr

Keps nut

27 No. 10 screw 20 200506 Drum

28 No. 10 flat washer 20 200508 Drum

(for thr

Disposable r

cover

31 No. 10 nylon insert lock nut 12 200511 Drum

32 1/4” (6 mm) flat washer 4 200512 Drum

Assembly of the ComposT-Twin is divided into two major sub-assemblies:

Tools needed for assembly of ComposT-Twin

4 Hammer or rubber mallet 4 3/8” (10 mm) spanner 4 3/4” (19mm) spanner 4 Regular screwdriver (flat head) 4 7/16” (11 mm) spanner 4 Phillips screwdriver (cross head) 4 7/16” (11 mm) socket spanner 4 Wheel bearing grease

Support frame and drum

The ComposT-Twin is easiest to assemble with TWO PEOPLE sharing and coordinating the work. Allow 4-6 hours to assemble the entire composter.

Begin with the support frame assembly.

Tools needed for Support Frame Assembly: Hammer or rubber mallet and 3/4” (19 mm) spanner.

Find a large, shaded area outside your house or in your garage to assemble the support frame.

ASSEMBLE THE SUPPORT FRAME IN YOUR LIVING ROOM, AS YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GET IT THROUGH THE DOOR WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED!

SUPPORT FRAME ARE 35” (89 cm) HIGH X 56” (142 cm) LONG X 41” (104 cm) WIDE. BE SURE TO ASSEMBLE THE SUPPORT FRAME IN A GARAGE OR OPEN AREA WHERE

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO MOVE IT EASILY ONCE YOU ARE

THE DIMENSIONS OF THE ASSEMBLED

SAFETY WARNING

FINISHED.

Support frame

assembly layout

KEY NO. DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO.

1 “C” shaped lower support 2 200100 2 Short spacer (lower support) 2 200101 3 Upper support with 2 200102

axle r

od guides 4 Long spacer (upper support) 2 200103 5 Axle rod 2 200115 6 Centre support wheel 2 200107

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KEY NO. DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO.

7 Gear 4 200105 8 Handle 1 200108

9 10 Push cap nut 1 200110 11 Spring pin 4 200106 12

Plastic grip 1 200109

2” (51 mm) long shoulder bolt

8 200500

Step 1

Parts for the support frame assembly

Gather the parts you will need to assemble the support frame.

KEY NO.

1 “C” shaped lower support 2 200100 2 Short spacer (lower support) 2 200101 3 Upper support with 2 200102

axle rod guides 4 Long spacer (upper support) 2 200103 5 Axle rod 2 200115 6 Centre support wheel 2 200107 7 Gear 4 200105 8 Handle 1 200108 9 Plastic grip 1 200109

10 Push cap nut 1 200110 11 Spring pin 4 200106 12 2” (51 mm) long 8 200500

shoulder bolt

DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO.

Step 2

Fasten one end of the short spacer (key No.2) to “C” shaped lower support (key No.1) with 2” shoulder bolt (key No.12). Finger tighten - do not completely tighten nuts and bolts.

Long legs of the tubing are opposite each other

Step 3

Place second “C” shaped lower support in

a position where the long legs of the tubing are

diagonally opposite each other, as shown. Fasten the

other end of the short spacer to the second “C”

shaped lower support. Repeat this step on the other

side.

Close-up

Step 4

Step 5

Slide together

Place upper supports (key No.3) in a position where the smaller leg of the upper support slides into the wider leg of the lower support, and the wider leg of the upper support slides into the smaller leg of the lower support, as shown. Slide the ends of the upper support tubing fully into and over the lower support section. Repeat this step on the other end.

Step 6

Slide plastic grip (key No.9) over the handle (key No.8). Be sure that pin hole is on the opposite end of the handle.

Pin hole

Fasten the long spacers (key No.4) to the upper support on both sides using 2” (51 mm) shoulder bolts (key No.12). Tighten fully.

Step 7

Place the push cap nut (key No.10) over the handle and tap it on with a hammer or rubber mallet. Put handle assembly aside for now.

Step 8

Slide one end of the axle rod (key No.5) into the axle rod guide of the upper suppor

t assembly

Step 9

Slide one gear (key No.7), one centre support wheel (key No.6), and another gear onto the axle r order shown.

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