Kate Jennings 1 GENERAL The ACO Passavant Lipumax grease separator is designed for below ground installation only. Lipumax grease separators are designed to remove waste Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) from commercial tradewaste from applications such as commercial kitchens and food processing factories.
LIPUMAX GREASE SEPARATOR - Installation guide Kate Jennings 3 SIZING...
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LIPUMAX GREASE SEPARATOR - Installation guide Kate Jennings Each Lipumax separator requires a gas and water tight access cover (complaint to AS 3996) to close the system and offer access for maintenance purposes. A range of Class B and Class D covers are available.
LIPUMAX GREASE SEPARATOR - Installation guide Kate Jennings 4 INSTALLATION The Lipumax grease separator must be installed in compliance with local water authority regulations (see section 5), Safe Work Australia, national plumbing standards and all other codes of practice. Prior to installation, ensure that the local water authority approves each installation.
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LIPUMAX GREASE SEPARATOR - Installation guide Kate Jennings 4.2 Connecting pipes ACO Passavant can be used in conjunction with a number of different pipe materials. Connecting pipes and pipe materials should be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 3500 and local plumbing codes.
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LIPUMAX GREASE SEPARATOR - Installation guide Kate Jennings 4.3 Installation drawings Following are some typical installation details. For additional installation details and downloadable installation details, visit www.acopassavant.com.au. Class B (AS 3996) with access cover and reinforced concrete collar...
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LIPUMAX GREASE SEPARATOR - Installation guide Kate Jennings Class D (AS 3996) with concrete collar, load distribution plate and riser tube When the riser tube is used in conjunction with a load distribuion plate, prior to installation the rebate must be cut to off the top of the riser tube (along the dotted line shown below) using the groove provided, as per the diagrams below.
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LIPUMAX GREASE SEPARATOR - Installation guide Kate Jennings Class D (AS 3996) with concrete collar to suit engineered slab detail...
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LIPUMAX GREASE SEPARATOR - Installation guide Kate Jennings Class D (AS 3996) with concrete collar and riser tube to suit engineered slab detail Prepare shaft by cutting it to the required height and fitting the sealing ring (supplied) and position the retaining ring one notch above to bring the riser to the desired height. To ensure water tightness, apply acid free grease to the seal and collar seating.
LIPUMAX GREASE SEPARATOR - Installation guide Kate Jennings 5 WATER AUTHORITY APPROVALS Please refer to www.acopassavant.com.au/approvals for a list of the approved ACO grease separator water authority approvals. Some authorities have specicic requirements for applications within their catchment. Below are some of these requirements, but contact the local authority for case-by-case advice.
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