A THERMACO® Technology Installation & Maintenance Instructions For Trapzilla® Grease Interceptors ® ® Conforms to ASME Standard ASME A112.14.3-2000 Please consult Thermaco, Inc. for specific models tested, certified and/or listed by these organizations. *Please consult Thermaco, Inc. for specific models tested, certified and/or listed by these organizations. For additional information on Trapzilla or other Thermaco products, please visit www.trapzilla.com or call at 1-800-633-4204.
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual A THERMACO® Technology TZ-160, TZ-400, TZ-600 Models 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 TZ-160, TZ-400, TZ-600 Models 4 2.0 Models and Options TZ-600-SSA Thermaco offers different models and options specifically designed to assist the owner/installer meet site conditions while complying with local pretreatment and plumbing code. 635 pounds of grease storage, ASME rated at 75 gpm, while hydromechanically capable of flow rates of up to 150 gpm.
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual 2.4 Options (Some options must be purchased separately) TZ-160, TZ-400, TZ-600 Models A THERMACO® Technology 2.3 Basic Models 4 TZ-600 3 2 1 D D 635 pounds of grease storage, ASME rated at 75 gpm, while hydromechanically capable of flow rates of up to 150 gpm. Equipped with 4” inlet/outlet, 2” vessel vent connection, and 4” Low-Head Flow Control Accessory to limit flow to 75 gpm.
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual A THERMACO® Technology TZ-160, TZ-400, TZ-600 Models 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 the Trapzilla 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 Installing Two Trapzilla Units in Parallel TZ-160, TZ-400, TZ-600 Models Two Trapzilla Grease Interceptors 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 A THERMACO® Technology 3.3.4 One Solids Separator and Two Trapzilla Units TZ-160, TZ-400, TZ-600 Models 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 TZ-160, TZ-400, TZ-600 Models 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 TZ-160, TZ-400, TZ-600 Models A THERMACO® Technology 5.1 Plumbing Instructions for Single Trapzilla Installed In-Ground 4.2 Installing Multiple Trapzilla Units in Series A Trapzilla unit may also be installed in the ground outside of the facility. For instances where the facility drainage piping requires an extension collar that is no more than 18”, use the instructions for the full TZ-600-ECA unit.
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual A THERMACO® Technology TZ-160, TZ-400, TZ-600 Models 5.3 Trimming and Setting the ECA-TZ-18 Single-Piece Extension Collar 5.2 Plumbing Instructions for Multiple Trapzilla Units Installed In-Ground 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.
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.
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual A THERMACO® Technology TZ-160, TZ-400, TZ-600 Models 6.0 Hanging Installation Using the Hanging Assembly option, a Trapzilla unit may be suspended from a ceiling below the floor of a kitchen or other room. 2 1 Trapzilla unit must be purchased separately. 7.0 Measuring Grease/Solids Levels Due to its unique design, Trapzilla is capable of retaining high quantities of grease in a compact footprint.
Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor Installation and Operations Manual A THERMACO® Technology TZ-160, TZ-400, TZ-600 Models 8.0 Unit Maintenance Periodically, the Trapzilla® unit will need to be serviced which involves pumping out the accumulated grease & solids. Each lid has four brass nuts securing the lid. Fully remove the lid to access the grease. Begin by taking the grease from the top of the main chamber.