background image

©2013 Thermaco, Inc. All rights reserved  •  Patented/Patents Pending  •  Specifications subject to change without notice

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

MNL-ASTCU14000 11

Big Dipper

®

 AST System

Electrical Installation

Big Dipper

®

 AST System Electrical Installation

PROPERLY 

DISPOSE OF 

CONTENTS 

DAILY

Electrical Panel

(NOT SUPPLIED)

115VAC Circuit,

From Ground Fault

Circuit Breaker

(NOT SUPPLIED)

*For 230 VAC Units use 

230 VAC Circuit

Duplex Outlet

(NOT SUPPLIED)

Big Dipper Automatic Solids Transfer (AST) Models

The Big Dipper W-750-AST model is equipped with one (1) 24 Hour/96 Event 

time controller while the W-1250-AST model is equipped with two (2) time 

controllers.  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 grounded 3 prong 115 

VAC or 230 VAC outlet.  If possible, the power supply outlet for the Big 

Dipper should be connected to an electrical circuit controlled by a ground 

fault circuit breaker.

There is a Power Indicator Light that will glow Red if power is being fed to 

the unit.  If this light is off, power is not reaching the unit.

This Big Dipper unit is shipped from the Factory wired for Simultaneous 

Operation.  This means the Heater and Motor operate at the same time 

under timer control.  Continuous Heater Operation is where the Heater is 

active at all times.  To switch to Continuous Heater Operation, switch the 

RED WIRE on the THERMOSTAT with the BLACK WIRE. (Instructions are 

on the wiring Diagram in the electrical enclosure.

Note: The Big Dipper unit will not operate when the lid is removed.

Timer 

(Under Hinged Lid)

Water Supply

Connection

Electrical Junction 

Box (Hidden)

Note:

Time  Clock  Supplied  with 

system.

Drawing for reference only.  

Equipment must be installed 

in compliance with all appli-

cable laws, regulations and 

codes,  including  electrical 

codes.    Installation  should 

be performed by a qualified 

electrician. 

Power Indicator Light 

(Hidden)

Big Dipper Electrical Requirements

W-750-AST: 4.6 Amps @ 115VAC 60Hz (535 Watts)

W-1250-AST: 9.1 Amps @ 115VAC 60Hz (1055 Watts)

*For 230 VAC Units:

W-750-AST-E: 2.3 Amps @ 230VAC 50Hz (535 Watts)

W-1250-AST-E: 4.6 Amps @ 230 VAC 50Hz (1055 Watts)

Summary of Contents for Big Dipper W-1250-AST

Page 1: ...51 F 336 626 5739 E mail info thermaco com Online www big dipper com Installation Operation Instructions For Big Dipper W 750 AST and W 1250 AST Automatic Solids Transfer AST Series Units Including 23...

Page 2: ...000 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents AST System Overview 3 AST System Maintenance 5 AST Timer Operation 6 AST System Troubleshooting 7 How To Reverse AST System Operation 8 Plumbing Installation...

Page 3: ...kimming wheel at a user set time Only the cleaned water exits the unit and flows into the facility drain lines Incidental food solids less than 1 5 38 mm in diameter are separated and flushed out of t...

Page 4: ...mer on the unit is no longer operating and should be replaced If pressing the button does nothing then there may be a problem with the motor assembly Please contact Thermaco or your local service agen...

Page 5: ...cumulated solids Be sure to spray down both the inside and outside surfaces of the strainer assembly E Check the thickness of the grease layer at the top of the unit If there is more than a 1 2 12 mm...

Page 6: ...r unit needs to be set for the proper automatic self cleaning operation for the facility The Big Dipper W 750 AST model is equipped with one 1 24 Hour 96 Event time controller while the W 1250 AST mod...

Page 7: ...5 minutes per day There is a Power Indicator Light under the Timer which indicates that Power is reaching the unit If this light is not Red power is not reaching the unit 2 Remove the lid and clean aw...

Page 8: ...UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE REMOVING LID SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE UNLESS CENTER LID LATCHES ARE FASTENED Note W 750 AST has one 1 module W 1250 AST has two 2 modules 1 Unlatch the Unit lid Pull the side wings o...

Page 9: ...ope of 1 4 per foot 2cm per meter Use only sweep connections Don t reduce the pipe sizing on the outlet piping Don t install P trap on outlet connection of system Note The system already has a interna...

Page 10: ...ht Greater Than 6 feet 1 95m For installations where there is a significant amount of head height More than 6 ft 1 95 m Thermaco Inc recommends installation of the optional VFCA Vented Flow Control mo...

Page 11: ...controlled by a ground fault circuit breaker There is a Power Indicator Light that will glow Red if power is being fed to the unit If this light is off power is not reaching the unit This Big Dipper...

Page 12: ...CK CONNECTOR FULLY INSULATED FEMALE CONNECTOR BLACK RED RED INTERCHANGE FULLY INSULATED QUICK CONNECTORS TO CHANGE HEATER OPERATING MODE RED WIRE TO THERMOSTAT GIVES SIMULTANEOUS HEATER MOTOR OPERATIO...

Page 13: ...N WHITE BLACK WHITE WHITE BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE POWER SUPPLY CORD BLACK BLACK FULLY INSULATED QUICK CONNECT PIGGY BACK CONNECTOR FULLY INSULATED FEMALE CONNECTOR BLACK RED RED INTERCHANGE FULL...

Page 14: ...ensboro St Asheboro N C 27204 2548 Phone 336 629 4651 MNL ASTCU14000 14 Big Dipper AST System Wiring Diagram Junction Box Wiring Diagram For Big Dipper Model W 1250 AST POWER RING TERMINALS TO GROUND...

Page 15: ...sheboro N C 27204 2548 Phone 336 629 4651 MNL ASTCU14000 15 Big Dipper AST System Electrical Components Safety Switch Part MSS 7 Motor Part M 58 Heater Part H 8 Thermostat Part TSTAT 4 Power Indicator...

Page 16: ...el Wiper Assembly Part WWA 4 Skimming Wheel Assembly Part PDA 3 Wheel Drive Sprocket Part WDS 3 Big Dipper AST Lid Components With Wheel Cover Removed Wiper Blades 2 Part PB 3 Inlet Outlet Safety Swit...

Page 17: ...itch Part ESHS 1 Big Dipper AST System Component Identification Big Dipper AST System Component Identification Rear Electrical Enclosure Assembly Part REEA 1 Timer Cover Part MTC 1 Wheel Cover Part MS...

Page 18: ...125 FOR W 1250 AST LID GASKET PART RG 7 WIPER BLADES PART PB 3 W 750 AST requires two 2 W 1250 AST requires four 4 WHEEL WIPER ASSEMBLY PART WWA 4 WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET PART WDS 3 SKIMMING WHEEL ASSEMB...

Page 19: ...s Thermaco shall not be respon sible for damage to products resulting from vault flooding sewer line back up pumping or lift station failure ambient water flow or other sources of water damage This wa...

Reviews: