Emptying The liquid waste vessel will contain approximately 6 litres of urine. The translucent material of the container allows easy visualization of the liquid level. To empty the liquid waste container: 1) Release the latches located at both front sides of the unit which secure the bowl to the base, 2) Raise the bowl to an angle of approximately 45 degrees, install the cap, and remove the bottle, 3) Dispose of the contents in an appropriate manner. The urine bottle maybe emptied into a conventional toilet or other appropriate facility. Many books and articles have been written on the benefits of using diluted urine as a fertilizer. Generally in Australia we will empty behind a tree in the general environment . Should overflow of the liquid waste container occur, the liquid will remain confined to the container base so long as the overflow is not excessive. The liquid tank should be emptied frequently and rinsed with water with detergent or vinegar added. Allowing urine to remain in the storage container for extended periods is unwise as this will result in increased odor production. With the bottle assembly removed, lift the seat unit several inches and slide it to the left to disengage the slip hinge. (You may need to unhook your vent hose and power supply if it is necessary to move the bowl to the side.) Remove the knobs from the mounting brackets at each side of the base and the base is now ready to empty. The simplest method to empty is to lift the liner straight out and place a plastic kitchen bag over the opening. The bag should fit tightly over the rim and allow you to invert the liner and empty the contents into the bag without spillage. This is especially useful as removing the toilet is unnecessary. It is unnecessary to clean the interior of the solid waste liner as composting will continue from the residual matter clinging to the sides. Cleaning the base unit, especially with any chemicals, may inhibit its ability to generate the good bacteria that is breaking down the solid wastes. Simply empty, put in more sphagnum peat moss. It is best you do not leave the liquid wastes in the tank for extended periods. While everyone is different, some urine will smell bad if allowed to sit for extended periods.
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