ORIGINAL
Instructions
Assembly
Dear Friend:
Thank you for purchasing the Original ComposTumbler. Properly assembled and
operated, your new tumbler can go on giving you rich, healthy compost for years.
And that in turn will give you a healthier, more beautiful and productive
lawn and garden – naturally.
Your Original ComposTumbler has been shipped ready to be assembled. All of the
parts and pieces you will need are included–all you supply are the proper tools
and the labor.
This manual is designed to help you through the step-by-step assembly process
and make it an easy and painless operation.
The entire assembly can be completed by just one person, although there are steps
that would be easier with a second pair of hands!
You will probably find it easiest to assemble your Original ComposTumbler on or
near the place where you intend to use it. While the completed assembly isn’t heavy,
it is somewhat bulky and awkward to move.
Work on a smooth surface to prevent scratching the paint on the drum.
Before you start:
Take the time to read this manual completely before you actually start the assembly.
That way you can avoid any surprises halfway through the job.
Check the “Tools You Will Need” list below and make sure you have all of them
handy. Having the proper tools can make the assembly much faster and easier.
Then, check over the parts included and compare them against the parts list on
Pages 3 and 4. Make sure you have and can identify all of the parts for both the
Frame and the Tumbler Drum before you start.
Tools You Will Need
Tools You Will Need
Before you start, assemble the following tools:
g
3/8" wrench
g
7/16" wrench
g
3/4" wrench
g
Adjustable wrench
g
Regular screwdriver (flat head)
g
Phillips screwdriver (cross head)
g
Hammer
Everything else you will need is included with your ComposTumbler.
Parts For The Support Frame
Parts For The Support Frame
4
1
6
3
5
2
13
12
29
18
22
17
30
20
23
19
24
25
27
16
Note: The Tie Rods (Item 16) have been shipped inside the Support Spacers
(item 2). Be sure to remove them before assembling the frame.
10
8
21
26
7
11
9
14
ENLARGED VIEW
28
P arts For The Tumbler Drum
P arts For The Tumbler Drum
15
PART QUANTITY
ITEM NO.
1 Lower Support 2
2 Support Spacer 4
3 Drive Handle 1
4 Upper Support 2
5 Axle Rods 2
6 Drive Wheels 4
7
8 Grip 1
9 Grip Cap 1
10 Spring Pin 4
11 #6
DESCRIPTION NEEDED
(with axle rod carriers)
1
/2"x 2" Bolt
Screw
PART QUANTITY
ITEM NO.
12
13
14 Endcap 2
15
16
17
18
19 Latch Hook 2
20 Latch 2
21 Door 1
22
23
24
25
26 Acorn Nut,
27
28 Wing Nut,
29
30 #10 Lock Nut 16
DESCRIPTION NEEDED
Drum Segment A
Drum Segment B
Door Frame Segment
3
Tie Rod,
AeratorBase
AeratorCap
#10 Bolts
#10 Flat Washer
#10
#10 Hex
Bolt,1/4"x31/4"
Shoulder Bolt
1
4"x 36
/
/
(outside)
(inside)
Lock Washer
Nut
1
/4"
1
/4"
4"
8
1
1
2
1
4
2
2
18
34
18
18
8
2
2
16
3
Support Frame Assembly
Support Frame Assembly
STEP 1:
Lower Support Assembly
Select:
g
2 Lower Supports (item 1)
g
2 Support Spacers (item 2)
g
4 1/2" x 2" Bolts (item 7)
A. Make sure you have removed the tie rods from inside
the support spacers.
B. Fasten one support spacer to lower support section
with 1/2" bolt as shown in the adjacent photograph.
After orienting the other lower support section in a
position where the straight and smaller ended uprights
are diagonally opposite each other
to the opposite end of the support spacer with 1/2" bolt.
, fasten this section
C. With lower support sections held upright, as above, fasten the other support spacer in a similar
manner with 2 additional 1/2" bolts to form the assembly shown in the adjacent photograph.
STEP 2:
Upper Support
Assembly
Select:
g
2 Upper Supports (item 4)
g
2 Support Spacers (item 2)
g
4 1/2" x 2" Bolts (item 7)
A. With open end facing down, position one upper
support
the upright sections of the lower support assembly,
and oriented so that a small diameter end opposes
a straight section.
(Note: Upper support sections (item 4 in adjacent photo)
must be at right angles to lower support sections
in adjacent photo)
to support the drum.)
, parallel to a lower support
to result in sufficient strength and stability
spacer
, over
(item 1
B. Slip the ends of the upper support fully into and over the uprights of the lower support section. Repeat with
the second support.
Continued...
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