Mantis Original ComposTumbler CT01001 Guide D'assemblage page 9

4) Thread a second acorn nut onto the exposed end of the rod. If there is not enough exposed thread to start the nut or if the rod will
not go all the way through the drum, double check to make sure the drum edges are fitted all the way into the rim of the cap and the
flanges are in the alignment slots. If there is still a problem, loosen the acorn nut on the first end of the tie rod or press firmly on
both endcaps to seat them fully.
5) Repeat steps "3" and "4" with remaining three tie rods and six acorn nuts, connecting the three remaining pairs of holes in endcaps.
When all four rods have been positioned and secured, tighten all eight acorn nuts using an adjustable wrench at one end and a 7/16"
(11 mm) wrench at the other. Note: Do not overtighten.
STEP 10: Second Endcap Assembly
Select:
• 2 Aerator Outside Sections (item 17)
• 2 Aerator Inside Sections (item 18)
• 2 Bolts, 1/4" x 3 1/4" (6 mm x 8.25 cm) (item 27)
• 2 Wing Nuts (item 28)
• 1 Door (item 21)
1) Position one Aerator Outside Section on the outside of the Door.
2) Insert one Bolt through the Aerator Outside Section and hole in the Door.
3) Slip one Aerator Inside Section over the Bolt on the inside of the Door,
threading a Wing Nut onto the end of the Bolt until hand hand tight. Be
careful not to overtighten the assembly.
4) Repeat "1", "2" and "3" with second aerator over the second hole in the
Door.
5) Check both aerators to make sure that the curve of the Door when it's
in place on the drum and the contour of the outer portion of the aerator
match, and then apply slight pressure on Wing Nuts to hold assembly
firmly in place. Do not overtighten.
1) Attach Door to Drum.
STEP 11: Completion
1) Check the Support Frame to make sure that all four drive wheels are
pulled out against the flanges on the axle rod carriers and that the spring
pins are all snugly fitted into the slots in the wheel hubs.
2) Place the drum on the Support Frame so that when the door opening is
positioned on the same side of the Frame as the drive wheel handle, the
latches are on the bottom of the opening and the latch brackets are on top.
3) Adjust the position of the drum so that it is centered and resting evenly on
all four drive wheels. The ridged edges of the endcaps should be sitting
firmly on the gear sections of the wheel drives.
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.
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