Trapzilla TSS-95-ECA, TSS-27-SSA, TSS-70-ECA, TSS-95, TSS-27 Installation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Installation & Maintenance Instructions

For Trapzilla® Solids Separators

TSS-95

Trapzilla Solids Separator

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Section I: Trapzilla Solids Separators 3

System Overview 3

Section II: Models and Options 4

In-Ground Models 4

Above-Ground Models 5

Basic Models 6

Options 7

Section III: TSS Installation 8

Plumbing Installation 8

Congurations 11

Above-Ground Installation 15

In-Ground Installation 17

Hanging Installation 22

Section IV: System Maintenance 23

Limited Warranty 25

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Section I: Trapzilla® Grease Interceptors

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Thermaco, Inc. also offers the TSS
Trapzilla Solids Separator that traps
incidental kitchen solids upstream of
the Trapzilla Grease Interceptor.

The proper installation of a Trapzilla®
Supercapacity Solids Separators can
reduce or eliminate solids problems
and costly sewer surcharges and

nes through efcient separation and

retention of incidental solids.

The unique compact design of the
Trapzilla allows for installation into
most facilities. Options are available
that enable a Trapzilla unit to be in-

stalled on the oor, suspended from

the ceiling or in-ground outside the
facility.

System Overview

Trapzilla Solids Interceptor units are designed to treat high ows of kitchen drainwater with large

solids storage capacity within a small footprint unit. These units are easy to manueuver into
position and just as easy to plumb.

Grease interceptors, grease traps, automatic recovery units, grease removal devices, solids

separators and other similar plumbing devices receiving kitchen ows from sinks, oor drains,
woks and other food bearing sources may generate odors. There are many factors inuencing

odor evolution and dissemination. These include room ventilation, kitchen menu, ambient tem-

peratures, ware washing practices, grease/oil input, daily input uid volume, sanitizers, installation

plumbing design and product maintenance/upkeep. Odors are usually prevented by good area
ventilation, frequent uid inputs, good product maintenance practices and proper product instal­lation. Additional steps, including aeration, chlorination, improved area ventilation and additional
maintenance control, may be needed at some sites.

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Section II: Models and Options

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In-Ground Models

TSS-95-ECA

95 gallons of solids retention capacity, capable of handling

ow rates of up to 150 gpm. Equipped with 4” inlet/outlet,
2” vessel vent connection, and 4” Low-Head Flow Control
Accessory to limit ow to 75 gpm.

Comes with: 18” tall Extension Collar Adapter Lid
Assembly with 22” diameter lid.

TSS-70-ECA

70 gallons of solids retention capacity, capable of handling
ow rates of up to 75 gpm. Equipped with 4” inlet/outlet,
2” vessel vent connection, and 4” Low-Head Flow Control
Accessory to limit ow to 75 gpm.

Comes with: 18” tall Extension Collar Adapter Lid
Assembly with 22” diameter lid.

TSS-27-ECA

27 gallons of solids retention capacity, capable of handling
ow rates of up to 35 gpm. Equipped with 3” inlet/outlet,
2” vessel vent connection, and 3” Low-Head Flow Control
Accessory to limit ow to 35 gpm.

Comes with: 22” diameter lid and 29” Telescoping
Extension Collar.

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Section II: Models and Options

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Above-Ground Models

TSS-95-SSA

95 gallons of solids retention capacity, capable of handling

ow rates of up to 150 gpm. Equipped with 4” inlet/outlet,
2” vessel vent connection, and 4” Low-Head Flow Control
Accessory to limit ow to 75 gpm.

Comes with: Standard Adapter Top Cover with 22”
diameter lid, and SSOP-70/95 for above-ground
installation.

TSS-70-SSA

70 gallons of solids retention capacity, capable of handling
ow rates of up to 75 gpm. Equipped with 4” inlet/outlet,
2” vessel vent connection, and 4” Low-Head Flow Control
Accessory to limit ow to 75 gpm.

Comes with: Standard Adapter Top Cover with 22”
diameter lid, and SSOP-70/95 for above ground
installation.

TSS-27-SSA

27 gallons of solids retention capacity, capable of handling
ow rates of up to 35 gpm. Equipped with 3” inlet/outlet,
2” vessel vent connection, and 3” Low-Head Flow Control
Accessory to limit ow to 35 gpm.

Comes with: 22” diameter lid and Support Stand
SSA-160.

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Basic Models

TSS-95

95 gallons of solids retention capacity, capable of handling

ow rates of up to 150 gpm. Equipped with 4” inlet/outlet,
2” vessel vent connection, and 4” Low-Head Flow Control
Accessory to limit ow to 75 gpm.

Comes with: Standard Adapter Top Cover with 22”

diameter lid.

TSS-70

70 gallons of solids retention capacity, capable of handling
ow rates of up to 75 gpm. Equipped with 4” inlet/outlet,
2” vessel vent connection, and 4” Low-Head Flow Control
Accessory to limit ow to 75 gpm.

Comes with: Standard Adapter Top Cover with 22”

diameter lid.

TSS-27

27 gallons of solids retention capacity, capable of handling
ow rates of up to 35 gpm. Equipped with 3” inlet/outlet,
2” vessel vent connection, and 3” Low-Head Flow Control
Accessory to limit ow to 35 gpm.

Comes with: 22” diameter lid.

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Options

FTCA-36

Fabricated Top Cover Assembly with 36” diameter

for additional traction in high foot-trafc areas and 4”

Brass cleanout port.

FTCA-22 (not shown)

SSOP-70/95

Support Stand for TSS-70 and TSS-95 models

Allows unit to be installed directly on the oor in a

basement or mechanical room.

*Included with -SSA Models

22” diameter cover available for In-Ground installations.

ECA-TSS-29 (in yellow) for

Trapzilla Solids Separators.

ECA-TSS-29

These eld-modiable extension collars

available to provide additional depth for

existing kitchen drainage piping.

ECALA-TSS-18

-ECA Models ship with built-in
0-18” extension collar.

ECA-TSS-29 adds 0-29” depth to -ECA

Models or 5-29” to Base Models.

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Section III: TSS Installation

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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. Make sure

adequate room is provided around the unit to
allow easy access for a pump truck operator.
Make sure the height above the Trapzilla access
cover is enough to properly service the system.

Inlet/Outlet Piping

The inlet and outlet piping connections require

exible sleeve pipe couplings. Keep outlet

piping as straight as possible. Thermaco, Inc.

recommends installation of 4” (100 mm) Two-

Way Cleanouts on both the Inlet and Outlet of
Trapzilla Interceptors and Solids Separators in
accordance with all applicable laws, regulations

and codes. Use only “sweep” connections. Do

not reduce the pipe sizing on the outlet piping.

Do not install “P” trap on outlet connection of

system. (Note: The system already has a in­ternal gas trap)

Flow Controls

Trapzilla systems are supplied with a Low-Head
Flow Control module (LHFC-4). This should be

connected to the inlet of the Trapzilla unit in situ-

ations where ow rate needs to be restriced to
75 GPM or when vented ow control is required

by local code.

Plumbing Installation

Venting the Outlet

An outlet vent or approved air admittance valve
of at least 1/2 the diameter of the system’s outlet
connection must be present as close as possible
to the Trapzilla outlet to prevent possible siphon­age problems. The Vent on the Outlet piping is
to be installed in accordance with all applicable
laws, regulations and codes. Failure to provide
a vent for the system voids Thermaco’s Limited
Warranty for the system.

For High Head Height Applications
Over Six (6) Feet (1.95 m)

For installations where there is head height of

greater than 6 feet (1.95 meters), Thermaco,
Inc. recommends installation of a code-approved

Vented Flow Control Assembly.

Note: Drawings for reference only.

Equipment must be installed in

compliance with all applicable laws,

regulations and codes, includ-

ing plumbing codes. Installation

should be performed by a qualied

plumber.

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