A THERMACO® Technology Installation & Maintenance Instructions For Trapzilla® Solids Separators Trapzilla Solids Separator For additional information on Trapzilla or other Thermaco products, please visit www.trapzilla.com or call at 1-800-633-4204. AFE Copyright ©2017 Trapzilla® Thermaco, Inc. • P.O.Box 2548 • Asheboro, NC 27204 Toll Free: (800) 633-4204 • Phone: (336) 629-4651 • Fax: (336) 626-5739 info@thermaco.com • www.trapzilla.
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual A THERMACO® Technology Trapzilla Solid Separators Contents 1.0 System Overview.................................................................................................................................. 4 2.0 Models and Options.............................................................................................................................. 5 2.1 In-Ground Models...............................................................
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual A THERMACO® Technology 2.2 Above-Ground Models Trapzilla Solid Separators 4 TSS-95-SSA 2.0 Models and Options 3 2 D 95 gallons of solids retention capacity, capable of handling flow rates of up to 150 gpm. Equipped with 4” inlet/outlet, and 2” vessel vent connection.
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual A THERMACO® Technology 2.4 Options Trapzilla Solid Separators 2.3 Basic Models 4 TSS-95 95 gallons of solids retention capacity, capable of handling flow rates of up to 150 gpm. Equipped with 4” inlet/outlet, and 2” vessel vent connection. 3 2 1 D D C C B B Comes with: Standard Adapter Top Cover with 22” diameter lid. *Model available with 6” Inlet/Outlet, add suffix -6 to model.
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual A THERMACO® Technology Trapzilla Solid Separators 3.0 Plumbing Installation 3.1 Plumbing Considerations Prior to Installation 3.1.1 Locating the Unit The system should be visible and easily accessible for maintenance and inspection. Options are available to install Trapzilla Solids Separators in a basement, suspended from a ceiling or in-ground in an exterior location.
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual A THERMACO® Technology 3.3.2 Two Solids Separators Trapzilla Solid Separators Two Trapzilla Solids Separators should be installed in parallel with a Flow Splitter diverting the flow. Place Two-Way Cleanouts before, between and after the units as shown below, including before and after the flow splitter. Make sure to connect an outlet vent after each Trapzilla Grease Interceptor.
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual 3.3.4 One Solids Separator and Two Trapzilla Units Trapzilla Solid Separators A THERMACO® Technology A single Trapzilla Solids Separator and two Trapzilla Grease Interceptors should be installed by placing the Solids Separator in line and then using a Flow Splitter to divert the water flow to two separate Trapzilla units in parallel.
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual 4.0 Above-Ground Installation Trapzilla Solid Separators A THERMACO® Technology 4.1 Components for Above-Ground Installations 3.3.5 Two Solids Separators and Two Trapzilla Units Two Trapzilla Solids Separator and two Trapzilla Grease Interceptors should be installed by placing a Flow Splitter to divert the water flow to two separate Solids Separators and Trapzilla units in parallel.
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual 5.0 In-Ground Installation Instructions Trapzilla Solid Separators A THERMACO® Technology 5.1 Plumbing Instructions for a Single Solids Separator Installed In-Ground 4.2 Instructions for Installing Multiple Trapzilla Units Above-Ground When installing multiple Trapzilla units in series, the change in elevation from the inlet to the outlet of a unit requires that each preceding unit be installed 1” higher than the unit after it.
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual A THERMACO® Technology Trapzilla Solid Separators 5.2 One Solids Separator and One Trapzilla When installing multiple Trapzilla units in series, the change in elevation from the inlet to the outlet of a unit requires each preceding unit to be installed 1” higher than the unit after it. In-Ground Installations inside of a building must have a vessel vent installed and piped to atmosphere. 5.
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual A THERMACO® Technology Step 3: Remove the extension collar from the adapter ring and, with an appropriate saw, cut along the line created in Step 2 to remove the excessive extension collar. Line marking the bottom of the "skirt" (adapter ring has been removed for clarity) 5.
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual A THERMACO® Technology Trapzilla Solid Separators 7.1 Measuring Solids Levels Trapzilla Solids Separators are capable of retaining high quantities of solids in a compact footprint. To determine the current levels of solids in your Trapzilla Solids Separator, follow the instructions below. 6.0 Hanging Installation Using the HA-70/95 model, a Trapzilla unit may be suspended from a ceiling below the floor of a kitchen or other room. 2 7.
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual A THERMACO® Technology Trapzilla Solid Separators 7.2 Pumping/Servicing Unit 8.0 Limited Warranty & Remedy Thermaco, Inc. warrants to the original user that the equipment manufactured by Thermaco and delivered with this warranty (the “Product”) shall be free from material defects in workmanship and materials during the lifetime of the plumbing system in which the Product is initially installed.
