Trapzilla TZ-160 series, TZ-400-ECA, TZ-400 series, TZ-160-ECA, TZ-600-SSA Installation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

A THERMACO® Technology

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Installation & Maintenance Instructions

For Trapzilla® Grease Interceptors

Part# MNL-TZ

AFE

*Please consult Thermaco, Inc. for specic models tested,

certied and/or listed by these organizations.

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Conforms to ASME Standard

ASME A112.14.3-2000

Please consult Thermaco, Inc. for specic models tested,

certied and/or listed by these organizations.

®

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MNL-TZ 4

A THERMACO® Technology

Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor

Installation and Operations Manual

TZ-160, TZ-400, TZ-600 Models

AFE

MNL-TZ 3

1.0 System Overview

The Thermaco, Inc. Trapzilla® Supercapacity Grease Interceptor collects free-oating grease & oils

contained in kitchen drain water ows. As
most food service facility managers already
know, grease buildup inside a building’s
grease containment system is a major
cause of problems due to exterior drain
line blockages. These problems jeopardize

normal operations as well as create health

and safety hazards within the facility itself.

The proper installation of a Trapzilla®

Supercapacity Grease Interceptor can

reduce or eliminate grease problems and
costly sewer surcharges and nes through
efcient separation and retention of free­oating grease & oils.

The Trapzilla offers patented flat separation
curve technology. This means that the unit does
not lose grease separation efciency as it lls with retained grease. Thus, the Trapzilla stores large quantities
of grease without losing efciency. The unique compact design of the Trapzilla allows for installation into most
facilities. Options are available that enable a Trapzilla unit to be installed on the oor, suspended from the ceiling
or in-ground outside the facility.

Trapzilla units are designed to treat high ows of kitchen drainwater with large grease storage capacity
within a small footprint unit. These units are easy to maneuver into position and just as easy to plumb.

Grease interceptors, grease traps, automatic recovery units, grease removal devices 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 temperatures, 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, pH control, improved
area ventilation and additional maintenance may be needed at some sites.

Contents

1.0 System Overview.................................................................................................................................. 4

2.0 Models and Options.............................................................................................................................. 5

2.1 In-Ground Models .......................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Above-Ground Models ................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Basic Models ................................................................................................................................. 7

2.4 Options (Some options must be purchased separately) ................................................................. 8

3.0 Plumbing Installation ............................................................................................................................ 9

3.1 Plumbing Considerations Prior to Installation ................................................................................ 9

3.1.1 Locating the Unit .................................................................................................................... 9

3.1.2 Inlet/Outlet Piping .................................................................................................................. 9

3.1.3 Flow Controls ......................................................................................................................... 9

3.1.4 Venting the Outlet .................................................................................................................. 9

3.1.5 For High Head Height Applications Over Six (6) Feet (1.95 m) ............................................. 9

3.2 Vessel Vent Connection ................................................................................................................. 10

3.3 Plumbing Congurations ................................................................................................................ 11

3.3.1 Installing One Trapzilla Unit ................................................................................................... 11

3.3.2 Installing Multiple Trapzilla Units in Parallel ........................................................................... 12

3.3.3 Installing Two Trapzilla GI’s in Series or One Solids Separator and One Trapzilla ............... 13

3.3.4 One Solids Separator and Two Trapzilla Units ...................................................................... 14

3.3.5 Two Solids Separators and Two Trapzilla Units ..................................................................... 15

4.0 Above-Ground Installation .................................................................................................................... 16

4.1 Components for Above-Ground Installations .................................................................................. 16

5.0 In-Ground Installation ...........................................................................................................................18

5.1 Plumbing Instructions for Single Trapzilla Installed In-Ground ....................................................... 18

5.2 Plumbing Instructions for Multiple Trapzilla Units Installed In-Ground ........................................... 19

5.3 Trimming and Setting the ECA-TZ-18 Single-Piece Extension Collar ............................................ 20

5.4 Concrete Calculations for TZ Models/Components ........................................................................ 22

6.0 Hanging Installation .............................................................................................................................. 23

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Thermaco, Inc. • 646 Greensboro St. • Asheboro, N. C. 27204-2548 • [phone]

MNL-TZ 6

A THERMACO® Technology

Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor

Installation and Operations Manual

TZ-160, TZ-400, TZ-600 Models

AFE

MNL-TZ 5

TZ-600-ECA

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635 pounds of grease storage, ASME rated at 75 gpm, while
hydromechanically capable of 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.

TZ-400-ECA

405 pounds of grease storage, ASME rated at 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.

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TZ-160-ECA

167 pounds of grease storage, ASME rated at 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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*Model available with 6” Inlet/Outlet, add sufx -6 to model.

TZ-600-SSA

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635 pounds of grease storage, ASME rated at 75 gpm, while
hydromechanically capable of 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 Support Stand SSOP-400/600.

TZ-400-SSA

405 pounds of grease storage, ASME rated at 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 Lid Ring with 22” diameter
lid, and Support Stand SSOP-400/600.

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TZ-160-SSA

167 pounds of grease storage, ASME rated at 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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*Model available with 6” Inlet/Outlet, add sufx -6 to model.

2.0 Models and Options

Thermaco offers different models and options specically designed to assist the owner/installer meet
site conditions while complying with local pretreatment and plumbing code.

2.1 In-Ground Models

2.2 Above-Ground Models

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Thermaco, Inc. • 646 Greensboro St. • Asheboro, N. C. 27204-2548 • [phone]

MNL-TZ 8

A THERMACO® Technology

Trapzilla® Grease Interceptor

Installation and Operations Manual

TZ-160, TZ-400, TZ-600 Models

AFE

MNL-TZ 7

TZ-600

TZ-400

TZ-160

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635 pounds of grease storage, ASME rated at 75 gpm,
while hydromechanically capable of 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 Lid Ring with 22”
diameter lid.

405 pounds of grease storage, ASME rated at 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 Lid Ring with 22”
diameter lid.

167 pounds of grease storage, ASME rated at 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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*Model available with 6” Inlet/Outlet, add sufx -6 to model.

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)

22” diameter cover available for In-Ground installations.

SSOP-400/600

Support Stand for TZ-400 and TZ-600 models

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

basement or mechanical room.

*Included with -SSA Models

ECA-TZ-29 (in blue) for Trapzilla

Models

These eld-modiable extension collars
available to provide additional depth for

existing kitchen drainage piping.

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

ECA-TZ-29 adds 0-29” depth to -ECA

Models or 4-29” to Basic Models.

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ECALA-TZ-18

ECA-TZ-29

2.3 Basic Models

2.4 Options (Some options must be purchased separately)