Manuals & Installation Guides

Installing Your Nature's Head Composting Toilet
Your NATURE’S HEAD composting toilet comes with most of the items necessary for completion of your installation. The outside vent is not included because each application is different and many will require a different vent. Also the 12V to 110V Transformer is not included because all installations do not require this.

What might I need to install Nature’s Head…
… for My Tiny House installation?

If you are using 110 volt house power, you will need our wall transformer. If using 12 volt, batteries and or solar, the toilet comes with the necessary parts. Our Shell Vent Assembly is an easy way to vent through the wall or floor.

… for My RV installation?

The toilet comes with the 12 volt parts needed. Only if using 110, house power you will need our wall transformer to plug into an outlet to power the fan. The Shell Vent Assembly is an easy way to vent through the side or roof.  It is not recommended to ven through the floor of a moving vehicle.

… for My Cabin installation?

The toilet comes with everything for a 12 volt system. If using 110, house power you will need our wall transformer to plug into an outlet to power the fan.The Shell Vent Assembly is a good way to vent through the wall or the floor on a raised cabin.

… for My Boat installation?

The toilet comes with the 12 volt parts needed. The venting, you can use the mushroom vent for cabin side or roof. It can also be used over an old pump out fitting hole.

Hose Length
Some installations may require increased hose lengths which may be purchased on a per foot basis. PVC pipe, which may be obtained at most home improvement or hardware stores, may also be substituted for longer hose sections.

Floor Construction
For floor construction other than wood, a different type of mounting bolt may be required. If the installation is in a basement or on another concrete floor, many customers have found it convenient to mount the toilet to a section of plywood rather than trying to drill masonry. The plywood can be placed on the concrete floor and painted or varnished for appearance.  

Electrical Requirements
If regular household current is available (110 volts), the head can be powered by a 12 volt transformer or wall adapter. These may be purchased from Nature’s Head, Inc.

Composting Medium
Sphagnum Peat Moss: Some type of composting medium is required. The most commonly used material is sphagnum peat moss (organic) which is available at most garden stores or home improvement stores. It is usually available in a shrink-wrapped 3 ft cubic bale for $15 to $25. This quantity of sphagnum peat moss should sustain use of the head for a year or longer. The sphagnum peat moss should be organic, no additives. DO NOT use MIRACLE-GRO peat moss, as it is enriched with plant food.

Coconut Coir Brick: Coconut coir (also referred to as coir brick) is also an acceptable composting medium. However, it is more costly and requires soaking in water to hydrate prior to putting into the base of the Nature's Head. It may be obtained through our store, at hydroponic gardening outlets or online.

Hydrated Bagged Coco Coir: Nature's Head is proud to partner with Coco Absorb to offer a Bagged Coco Coir mix that is appropriately sized and ready to be used in your full size Nature's Head.