Big Dipper W-1500-AST

Check out the latest and largest Big Dipper unit! Measuring in at almost 9 feet long, the new W-1500-AST sports 12 skimming wheels and two macerating pumps. With the ability to skim 276 pounds of grease per hour, the 150-gallon per minute unit is perfect for large commercial sites such as hospitals, casinos, and correctional facilities.

FEATURES

• No strainers to empty manually. The Automatic Solids Transfer feature automatically macerates and pumps solids around the system.
  
• Fully automatic self-cleaning cycle. Removes collected grease/oils from tank without any operator assistance.
  
• Constructed of corrosion resistant materials suitable for installation in virtually any location.
  
• Comes complete with Grease Collection Container and 24 hour Time Control.

Technical Information
Materials	16 Gauge, 304 Stainless Steel, Bright Finish
Electrical	(4) Motors, 208-240VAC 60 Hz 120 Watts (4) Heaters, 208-240VAC 60 Hz 1 Ph 6000W (29 amps) total
Maximum Inlet Flow Rate	150 GPM
Number of Skimming Wheels	12
Skimming Rate	276 Pounds Per Hour
Grease Retention Capacity	391 Pounds

INSTALLATION INFORMATION
* If optional AP-1 Alarm Probe or heater is installed, this dimension must be a minimum of 16" to allow room for servicing.

DO . . .
READ instruction manual in-cluded with system before doing anything. Install unit allowing for the minimum clearances shown. Make sure the height above the Internal Strainer Access Cover is enough to remove the strainer. Use optional PS-100/200 Grease/Oils Pump for remote installations. Make piping connections with rubber "No Hub" connectors. Keep outlet piping as straight as possible. Use only "sweep" connections. Install vent on outlet piping. Fill the tank with water before energizing the power to the motor and heater. Set Programmable Time Controllers for proper operating times.

DON'T . . .
Install "P" trap on outlet connec-tion of tank. (Note: the unit al-ready has an internal gas trap).
Reduce pipe size on outlet piping.

Note: Installations must comply with all applicable local, state, and national codes for your area.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Grease and oil separator(s) shall be Thermaco BIG DIPPER automatic grease/oil recovery system as manufactured by Thermaco, Inc., Asheboro, North Carolina as noted on plans.

SEPARATOR SPECIFICATIONS:
Furnish and install __ Thermaco BIG DIPPER Model No. W-1500-AST, bright finish type 304 stainless steel automatic self-cleaning grease and oil recovery separator(s) for floor mounted, partially recessed, or below floor installation, rated at 150 gallons per minute peak flow, 391 pounds of grease capacity and including as an integral part of the unit, 12 rotating gear hydrophobic wheel assemblies for automatic grease/oil removal, an integral flow control device, self-regulating enclosed electric immersion heater, a vessel vent, an integral gas trap, an integral programmable 24 hour multi-event time control, field reversible grease/oil sump outlet pipes, quick release stainless steel lid clamps, a gasketted and fully removable 304 stainless steel lid with safety switch, a hinged lift out strainer access, internal stainless steel filter baskets for sepa-ration of coarse solids, two macerator transfer pumps controlled by repeat cycle timer, and a separate grease and oils collection container. Electric assembly shall be tested to comply with pertinent sections of the Standards for Safety ANSI/UL 73 and/or ANSI/UL 1004. Skimmer electric motors shall be equipped with thermal overload protection with automatically resettable switch. Macerator pump motor shall be equipped with thermal overload protection with a manually resettable switch.

Big Dipper•Thermaco, Inc., 646 Greensboro Street, Asheboro, NC 27204. Tel: 800-633-4204; Fax: 336-626-5739.