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Thermaco, Inc. • 646 Greensboro St. • Asheboro, N. C. 27204-2548 • Phone (336) 629-4651

MNL-IS6000 7

®

Big Dipper

®

 IS System Series

Troubleshooting

No grease 

collected in 

container

Make sure power 

in on and timer is 

set correctly

"On" time should 

be no less than 15 

minutes per day

Timer should be 

set to activate 

during periods of 

no or low flow

Open Wheel 

Cover

Clean wiper blades 

& collection trough

Make sure wiper 

blades are properly 

attached

Replace wiper 

blades when 

worn

Set timer to "On" 

position

Make sure 

skimmer wheel 

turns

Check heater 

assembly

The heater is on at all 

times.  If the water in the 

tank is not warm, the 

heater should be 

replaced

If skimmer motor 

does not 

activate:

Check motor 

coupling for 

tightness

If coupling tightness is 

assured, motor needs 

to be replaced

If skimmer motor 

activates:

Check tightness of safety 

switch & assure switch is fully 

depressed when lid is 

fastened to unit  

Summary of Contents for Big Dipper IS Series

Page 1: ...rmaco com Online www big dipper com Installation Operation Instructions For Big Dipper Internal Strainer IS Series Units Big Dipper W 200 IS Servicing A Pre Rinse Sink Big Dipper W 200 IS Servicing A...

Page 2: ...4 2548 Phone 336 629 4651 MNL IS6000 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents IS System Overview 3 IS System Maintenance 4 IS Timer Operation 5 IS System Troubleshooting 6 How To Reverse IS System Operat...

Page 3: ...interceptors The recovered grease oils are virtually water free so local rendering companies or recyclers can collect it The Big Dipper system is an automatic self cleaning device As greasy kitchen ef...

Page 4: ...ny accu mulated deposits and assure that the wiper blades are clipped in place properly B Check the Timer to be sure it is set and operating correctly C Check the thickness of the grease layer at the...

Page 5: ...ipper IS models are equipped with a 24 Hour 96 Event time controller This time controller is located under the lid of the motor housings mounted on top of the Big Dipper lid See Pages labeled Electric...

Page 6: ...t piping is not reduced in size Have as few 90 on outlet piping as possible Vent outlet pipe Make sure flow rate does not exceed maximum flow rate as listed on unit Make sure internal strainer basket...

Page 7: ...activate during periods of no or low flow Open Wheel Cover Clean wiper blades collection trough Make sure wiper blades are properly attached Replace wiper blades when worn Set timer to On position Mak...

Page 8: ...erly skimmed from the unit Check for excessive silt solids buildup in bottom of unit Empty internal strainer basket and or grease collector more frequently Check timer settings Increase in operation p...

Page 9: ...side wings outward 2 Lift the center module up off of the unit ensuring clearance for the heater 3 Rotate the center module 180 4 Lower the center module back down on top of the unit Move the two sid...

Page 10: ...equipped with an electric heatingelement MUSTbe lledwithwaterbefore energizing the power to the system Failure to do so may damage the electric heating element These elements will NOT be replaced unde...

Page 11: ...l module Big Dipper Unit Connect To Facility Vent VFCA 20 Vented Flow Control for W 200 IS VFCA 25 Vented Flow Control for W 250 IS VFCA 35 Vented Flow Control for W 350 IS VFCA 50 Vented Flow Control...

Page 12: ...e control ler The timer is located under the hinged lid of the motor enclosure on top of the lid of Big Dipper See Timer Operation Instructions The Big Dipper should only be plugged into a properly gr...

Page 13: ...Models W 150 IS Through W 500 IS POWER SUPPLY CORD MOTOR INTERLOCK SWITCH HEATER THERMOSTAT GREEN BLACK WHITE BLACK WHITE WHITE BLACK RING TERMINAL TO GROUND STUD BLACK FULLY INSULATED QUICK CONNECT F...

Page 14: ...r Electrical Cover Timer Cover Grease Collector Strainer Basket Cover Big Dipper Internal Strainer IS Lid Components With Covers In Place Inlet Outlet Wheel Wiper Assembly Part WWA 2 Skimming Wheel As...

Page 15: ...OR W 250 IS PART MFC 35 FOR W 350 IS PART MFC 50 FOR W 500 IS LID GASKET PART RG 7 WIPER BLADES 2 per unit PART PB 3 WHEEL WIPER ASSEMBLY 1 per unit PART WWA 2 WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET 1 per unit PART WDS...

Page 16: ...vault ooding sewer line backup pumping or lift station failure ambient water ow or other sources of water damage This warranty is void if the serial number on the product has been altered or defaced T...

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