Install Manual

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A THERMACO® Technology
Trapzilla
®
Grease Interceptor
Installation and Operations Manual
TZ-1826 Models
AEF
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6. Unit Maintenance
6.1 Measuring Grease/Solids Levels
Due to its unique design, Trapzilla is capable of retaining high quantities of grease in a compact footprint.
Therefore, unlike traditional interceptors, Trapzilla can hold an extraordinarily high percentage of its
volume in grease without losing separation efciency. To determine the current levels of grease/solids
in your Trapzilla grease interceptor, follow the instructions below.
1. Remove four nuts/washers securing the 22” Solid Top Cover.
2. Place a grease/sludge dipstick into the center of the opening, making sure that it goes through the
hole in the horizontal bafe.
3. Once the dipstick has found its natural resting place at the lowest point in the conical shaped bottom,
take the measurement.
4. Remove dipstick and compare grease/sludge levels to the corresponding unit in the charts below.
Grease Solids
Total
Capacity
(depth):
Ready to
pump at
(depth):
Total
Capacity
(height):
Ready to
pump at
(height):
TZ-1826 25” 20” 13.5” 10.75”
Take solids/sludge measurement from
bottom of unit upward and compare to
chart above.
Take grease measurement from top of
liquid level downward and compare to
chart above.
Note: Drawing for reference only. Equipment must be installed in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations
and codes, including plumbing codes. Installation should be performed by a qualied plumber.
6.2 Pumping/Servicing Unit
Periodically, the Trapzilla® unit will need to be serviced which involves pumping out all accumulated
grease and solids. Pumping frequency may be set at a regular interval by sewer district (every 30-90
days). If not, determine pumping frequency using instructions in 6.1 to periodically measure grease/
solids levels to determine appropriate timing for pumping. Follow instructions below to pump/clean out
TZ-1826.
1. Each lid has four brass nuts securing the lid. Remove the four brass nuts from the bolts and fully
remove the 22” lid to pump out. It is not necessary to remove adapter lid to pump out Trapzilla.
2. Begin by taking the grease from the top of the main chamber until all grease is removed.
3. Upon reaching the horizontal bafe, you will see a hole through which you may access the rest of
the grease and the solids. Be sure to lower the hose all the way to the bottom of the Trapzilla unit
on the outlet side so that solids may be entirely removed. The conical shape and natural grade of
the unit will allow solids and grease to run to outlet side of unit.
4. Have kitchen run water into unit to ush any remaining solids to the outlet end of the unit.
5. If necessary, use a water hose with spray nozzle to rinse off inside of unit.
6. Secure lids in place and instruct kitchen to run water into unit until full.
DO NOT use mechanical crust breaking devices to break down any mat that has formed inside the
Trapzilla unit.
DO NOT use grinding augers in maintenance of the Trapzilla unit.
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THIS DRAWING CONTAINS PROPRIETARY AND PATENTED MATERIAL. THIS DRAWING MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR PART WITHOUT
WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THERMACO, INC. POSSESSION OF THIS DRAWING DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE RIGHT TO MANUFACTURE.
POSSESSION OF THIS DRAWING DOES CONSTITUTE AN IMPLIED NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THERMACO, INC. AND THE HOLDER OF
THIS DRAWING. DO NOT DESTROY THIS DRAWING, IT IS THE SO
LE PROPERTY OF THERMACO, INC. AND MUST BE RETURNED UPON REQUEST.
MATERIAL (UNLESS NOTED)
FINISH (UNLESS NOTED)
646 GREENSBORO STREET
PO BOX 2548, ASHEBORO, NC 27203
VOICE 336-629-4651 FAX [phone]
Decimals
.XX +/- .03
.XXX +/- .015
Unless otherwise specified
Dimensions are in inches
Tolerances
Angular
+/- 1
°
CHECKED
SIZE
REV. NO.
DWG NO.
PART NO.
C
SCALE
RELEASE DATE
SHEET OF
ENGINEERING
DRAWN
DATE
THIRD ANG LE PROJECTION
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THIS DRAWING CONTAINS PROPRIETARY AND PATENTED MATERIAL. THIS DRAWING MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR PART WITHOUT
WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THERMACO, INC. POSSESSION OF THIS DRAWING DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE RIGHT TO MANUFACTURE.
POSSESSION OF THIS DRAWING DOES CONSTITUTE AN IMPLIED NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THERMACO, INC. AND THE HOLDER OF
THIS DRAWING. DO NOT DESTROY THIS DRAWING, IT IS THE SO
LE PROPERTY OF THERMACO, INC. AND MUST BE RETURNED UPON REQUEST.
MATERIAL (UNLESS NOTED)
FINISH (UNLESS NOTED)
646 GREENSBORO STREET
PO BOX 2548, ASHEBORO, NC 27203
VOICE 336-629-4651 FAX [phone]
Decimals
.XX +/- .03
.XXX +/- .015
Unless otherwise specified
Dimensions are in inches
Tolerances
Angular
+/- 1
°
CHECKED
SIZE
REV. NO.
DWG NO.
PART NO.
C
SCALE
RELEASE DATE
SHEET OF
ENGINEERING
DRAWN
DATE
THIRD ANG LE PROJECTIO N
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