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GREASE TRAP INSTALLATION MANUAL

You have purchased an Ecotank® grease trap for waste water pre-treatment. This trap has an e�ective capacity of 150 L. To ensure correct installation, we suggest reading the recommendations provided in this document.

WARNING!Non-compliance with the recommendations contained in this manual will void the product guarantee.

OPERATIONSThe purpose of an Ecotank® grease trap is to collect oil and grease in waste water discharged from households and small size commercial facilities. These substances can a�ect biological degradation processes occurring in subsequent treatment systems. Additionally, clogging of system pipes or drainage systems is avoided.

RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE INSTALLINGWhen choosing the correct site to install an Ecotank® grease trap for waste water pre-treatment, it is important to take into account any applicable regional or national rules and/or regulations regarding this type of installation.

The person installing the trap must assess the installation site in terms of environmental conditions such as topography, geology, inclination, potential �ood areas, landscape, surface run-o�, and vegetation, among others. This is necessary to ensure none of the above factors interferes with the system’s correct functioning or puts the structural integrity of the tank at risk.

Grease trap installation site must be easily accessible for cleaning and must be as close as possible to the source of grease (kitchen sink, for example).

Choosing an incorrect installation site or ignoring environmental factors that can potentially damage the tank will void the product guarantee.

MAINTENANCEYour Ecotank® grease trap must be inspected every three months. To do so, remove the trap inspection lid and, if necessary, use a sieve to skim o� excess grease from the surface. It is also advisable to remove any type of sediment accumulated at the bottom of the trap. Once this has been done, make sure to put concrete cover back on.

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS:• Ecotank® grease traps have been designed to pre-treat waste water coming from sources of grease and oil (kitchen sink, for example). Never connect sewage pipes (from toilettes) to a grease trap.• Ecotank® grease traps can be used to pre-treat grey water from households and small size commercial facilities (14 people maximum capacity). For larger commercial facilities, please contact La Casa del Tanque S.A. Technical Department.• All grey water produced by a household (showers, washing machines, basins, sinks, etc.) can be pre-treated in the Ecotank® grease trap provided maximum trap capacity is not exceeded (150 L). Make sure to check pipe diameter before (See Step 2 – Steps for Correct Installation). • Ecotank® grease traps must be installed in an easily accessible location to facilitate inspection and correct maintenance.• Ecotank® grease traps must never be used as a septic tank.• Ecotank® grease traps must never be used to store drinking water.• Ecotank® grease traps are designed for below ground use provided instructions contained in this Manual are followed.• Do not install an Ecotank® grease trap where phreatic levels are very high (less than 1 m below ground level).

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS• Never install tank in a position other than specified.

• Do not manipulate tank if full or partially full of water.

• Do not install tank in areas prone to flooding or with surface water run-off.

• Do not locate tank beneath driveways or in the pathway of heavy or vehicu-

lar tra�c areas unless protected by a surface that is able to resist these loads.

• Never use pointed objects manipulate the tank (including forklift) as these

can perforate the tank.

• When storing tank before installation, make sure it is stored in a vertical

position on a level surface.

• Temperature of liquid stored inside the tank must not exceed 60°C.

• Before installing any additional fittings, make sure to ask an authorized

dealer.

• Tanks are not fire resistant. Do not use or store near an open flame or heat

above 80° C.

• Do not hinder or seal off access to tank inspection lid.

• Do not place tank on crushed stone, vegetation, roots or other elements

that could damage the trap bottom.

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ECOTANK® guarantees that its products are free from manufacturing and/or material defects provided these are used in compliance with their intended use. However, in the event of a manufacturing and/or material defect within 5 years from the date of manufacturing, ECOTANK® shall choose at its own discretion to satisfy a guarantee claim by either repairing or replacing this product. The company’s liability shall be limited to the cost of the tank excluding costs related to installation, removal of damaged product or any resulting damages.

Neither ECOTANK® nor any of its authorized distributors in Central America shall be held liable for indirect damages or product defects resulting from incorrect installation or failure to observe the above instructions and recommendations. This guarantee does not cover transportation or labor-related costs resulting from incorrect installation. The factory guarantee only covers manufacturing defects.

ECOTANK® tanks must be used in compliance with their intended use as described herein. Otherwise, this ECOTANK® product guarantee shall be considered null and void and ECOTANK® shall not be held liable for any resulting damages.

This standard limited guarantee shall not apply in the case of damages resulting from improper use, incorrect use of recommended materials, accidents, installation, failure to observe procedures or incorrect maintenance.

STEPS FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION

Dig a hole 70 to 75 cm in diameter. Depth will depend on entry level height or water to be treated. Cover excavation bottom with a 5 cm thick layer of lean concrete. Concrete surface must be smooth and level.

Place grease trap inside excavation making sure it is centered and connect input and output waste water pipes to the corresponding trap fittings. Pipe diam-eter must not exceed 50 mm.

Install a vent pipe with a diameter of 25 mm (1”) at top of grease trap. This pipe exhausts gases produced inside the trap. Conse-quently, vent pipe exit should be located where odors cannot be perceived.

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Fill grease trap completely with water and put on inspection lid.

Use lean concrete to fill space between the trap and excavation walls. Never pour fill material over top of tank.

Tank inspection lid must be covered with a concrete slab measuring at least 60 x 60 cm.

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