Only the “cleaned” water is allowed to pass through the system into the drain lines. Each unit also separates solid food waste into a removable basket. The Grease Guardian can be used in a wide variety of applications from restaurants and food processing operations to many types of industrial operations.
How it woRks Rear view section Grease, solids and wastewater from the kitchen enters the Grease Guardian. Solid food waste is caught in a removable cylindrical strainer for easy disposal. One of the programmed cycles is set. The grease passes into the middle chamber through slots in the baffle wall where it remains trapped.
Do not connect the system to food grinders, potato peelers or waste disposal units. Such installations will void the Grease Guardian's Warranty. connection sequence: Inlet piping. - Drain piping from the sinks/oven should be 2 inch Ø...
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Note that if the Grease Guardian is serving multiple fixtures, some plumbing codes ask that each fixture is equipped with its own flow control device.
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part i: further plumbing Arrangements Refer to specification page in this manual for minimal clearances before finalizing unit location and orientation inflow ReAR view oUtflow ReAR view inflow oUtflow...
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1. Ensure the unit is positioned on a level surface only and is plumbed in securely. 2. The Grease Guardian unit should only be plugged into a properly grounded 3-prong 115 VAC 1 phase or 230 VAC 1 phase outlet. Ensure electrical outlet is waterproof and is fitted with or supported by a dedicated ground fault circuit breaker/interrupter (GFCI).
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contRolleR time of day and & week day setting - only to be set during commissioning time of the day From the main display access the above display by pressing OK and ESC together. Choose “Miscellaneous” using - or + keys then press OK. In the follow on display use the + and - keys to move the flashing bar to select “CLOCK”.
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week day setting Note: The controller is factory set with all 7 days set to active. Only reprogram if this is not suitable and there is a requirement that the unit does not need to operate on particular days during the week. From the main display access the above display by pressing OK and ESC together.
GReAse GUARdiAn contRolleR cycle programming Initial Note: if no user adjustments are made a factory setting from 8am-12pm starts the unit on a LOW cycle daily. This is adequate for smaller applications including out of town delis, or small restaurants. Refer to appendix 1 at back of this manual for recommended settings for your application.
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The time control displays the following information at various stages of a cycle. During a cycle the heating element and skimmer motor are activated intermittently to heat up and skim fats oils and greases. The main display flashes the message in cycle. The full cycle sequence is shown in Appendix 2 for program options available.
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NOT in cycle and is in standby as shown on the display. scheduled service Reminder The Grease Guardian unit requires periodic service inspection and pump out by qualified personnel. To assist, the controller is pre-set to display a service due reminder as shown on the due date.
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"+" to the OFF value and repeat the setting procedure, confirming settings with "OK". After all settings are made, Return to Home Screen by pressing ESC. Wiring Diagram for GGX7 and other solenoid equipped units is in the Appendix section...
UseR MAintenAnce part i: daily strainer Maintenance, 1-2 times daily Attention: Ensure sinks are fully emptied before accessing the strainer basket! While the strainer basket is out of position for cleaning, no water should be drained from the sinks or fixtures. Strainer cap shown in the locked or To unlock the cap rotate it counter closed position.
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part ii: daily Grease collection Maintenance, 1-2 times daily (depending on amount of oil collected) When the grease container is about 3/4 full remove it by sliding it outwards as shown. Dispose contents to an on site oil recycling bin or bulk oil waste container.
tRi-MontHly (90 dAys) seRvice by approved service partner To ensure correct longterm performance and to comply with our warranty terms all units must be serviced tri-monthly. This must be carried out by an FM Environmental approved service partner in possession of the necessary waste carriers licence for your area.
tRoUblesHootinG pRobleM: Unit not removing grease is the power on? Check that the power is on and that the time control is set correctly. If the power is being supplied and there is no display check fuses or contact your supplier. is wiper blade and wiper slot clean? Clean any build-up present on the wiper blade assembly and the grease exit slot.
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Ensure the outlet pipe-work from the Grease Guardian is of the right size and at a gravity fall as descirbed earlier. If bends are used, check that these are not blocked and creating an obstruction to the flow.
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1-2 times daily (depending on solids disposed with the wash water) and the screen mesh cleaned. This maintenance frequency should be increased if solids disposal to the grease guardian is excessive. Check also for possible blockages in the inlet flow restrictor.
The Dealer will co-operate with the purchaser throughout the warranty claims procedure and will arrange any necessary repairs using genuine Grease Guardian parts. c) If the original Dealer is no longer able to fulfill their obligations please contact FM Environmental Limited with full details of the claim and proof of purchase or commissioning so that this may be processed without delay.
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without timer controls, or other causes not arising out of defects in material or workmanship. Equipment must be installed according to manufacturer’s guidelines. This warranty is void if equipment is used in excess of rated flow. FM Environmental products are intended to remove only free floating oils and grease.
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10 yeAR Anti - peRfoRAtion wARRAnty on tHe GReAse GUARdiAn stAinless steel tAnk FM Environmental warrants, to the original user, that the Grease Guardian main tank supplied and used in the service and in the manner for which it is intended shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 10 YEARS.
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