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MNL-ASTCU14000 4

Big Dipper

®

 Internal Strainer (IS) Features

Jog Switch

The Stainless IS Series Big Dipper has a built in Jog 

Switch on the side of the housing which allows for quick 

and easy monitoring of the unit to ensure that it is op-

erating correctly.  By simply pressing the button, the 

motor should activate and the skimming wheel should 

turn normally.  Letting go of the button will disengage 

the motor.  Using this jog switch will not interfere with 

the timer setting of the unit.  

Feedback Provided by Jog Switch

• If the unit is not operating regularly, but will work when the button is pressed, it is likely that the 

timer 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 agent.

Energy Saver Switch

Each Stainless IS Series Big Dipper ships with the 

heating element activated such that the heater oper-

ates only when the motor is running.  Alternatively, the 

unit can be run in Energy Saver Mode which deacti-

vates the heater in the unit.  The switch for changing 

this mode is in the rear of the Center Lid Assembly 

just above the power cord.  To engage Energy Saver 

Mode and deactivate the heater, press and release 

the button once.  The button will stick out further 

than it does when the heater is on.  For continuous 

operation of the heater, please see the underside of 

the center module lid or contact Thermaco or contact 

your local service agent.

Heater On

Energy Saver Mode Off

Heater Off

Energy Saver Mode On

Energy Saver Switch Settings

Big Dipper

®

 Internal Strainer (IS)

System Overview

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...

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