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Contents
Importance
Principles of Operation
Modes of Operation
Operating Specifications
Capacity
Requirements for Operation
| Condition | Optimum | Operating Range | Units | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (e.g. Mode 1) | (e.g Mode 2) | (e.g. Mode 3) | ||||
| (e.g. Temperature) | (Mode 1 Optimum) | (Mode 2 Optimum) | (Mode 3 Optimum) | (e.g. 40-70) | (e.g °C) | (notes) |
| (e.g. pH) | (e.g. 7) | (e.g. 6.5-8.5) | - | (notes) | ||
Ratios of Inputs to Outputs
Mathematical Models
Diagrams
Maintenance and Repair
Maintenance Schedule
| Frequency | Action | Who Performs? | Time to Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| (state the frequency) | (state the action) | (User, Professional, Manufacturer, Anyone) | (Number and unit of time) |
Known Failures and Solutions
| Problem | Symptom (s) | Fundamental Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| A goal the user cannot achieve | Usually a measurable or observable attribute | Connect to a more fundamental principle | Action that can be taken |
Warranties
System Variations
System Upgrades and Add Ons
Instances of the System
| Make | Model | Dates of Production | End of Production | Number Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Insert Company) | (Insert Model) | (State a Date) | (State a Date) | (State a unitless quantity) |
Versions of the System
| Version | Dates of Production | End of Production | Number Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Insert Version) | (State a Date) | (State a Date) | (State a unitless quantity) |
Safety
Cultural Significance
Intellectual Property
Regulations
Cost Data
Estimated Equipment Price for system: $10,000 for a system with two waterless toilets, or $15,000 for a system with two foam flush toilets. Individually sold, the waterless toilets are $425 per fixture and the foam flush toilets are $2700 per fixture. For the waterless fixture there are no consumables. For the foam flush, $185 per year should be budgeted for the foam producing soap. For either type, wood shavings should be amended into the compost, but these can be procured from local waste sources.
