Commercial Disposers TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ............................ 3 SAFETY SIGNALS ............................... 3 COMMERCIAL DISPOSERS ............................3 PRIOR TO SERVICE CALL ............................3 AFTER COMPLETING SERVICE ..........................3 COMMERCIAL DISPOSER PARTS LIMITED WARRANTY ............................. 4 SERIAL NUMBER DATE CODE ..........................4 SPECIFICATIONS ..............................
Commercial Disposers TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ............................ 3 SAFETY SIGNALS ............................... 3 COMMERCIAL DISPOSERS ............................3 PRIOR TO SERVICE CALL ............................3 AFTER COMPLETING SERVICE ..........................3 COMMERCIAL DISPOSER PARTS LIMITED WARRANTY ............................. 4 SERIAL NUMBER DATE CODE ..........................4 SPECIFICATIONS ..............................
Obtain the model number, serial number, voltage and phase from the customer to prepare for the service call. Commercial Disposers • Date of installation. InSinkErator manufactures commercial food waste disposers ® with motors ranging from 1/2 horsepower through 10 horsepower. •...
Commercial Disposers GENERAL INFORMATION Safety Signals This symbol indicates potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages accompanying this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous DANGER situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
The warranty includes parts and labor, provided the service is the parts are installed, provided the service is performed by an performed by an InSinkErator Factory Authorized Service Center. InSinkErator Factory Authorized Service Center. To receive credit, This warranty does not apply if failure is due to : the Service Agency must provide a copy of the service invoice given to the customer as a receipt for the replacement part.
Commercial Disposers Commercial Disposer Commercial Disposer Limited Warranty Parts Limited Warranty InSinkErator commercial disposers are warranted against defects Replacement parts installed on OUT OF WARRANTY dispos- ® in material and workmanship for one year from the date of installa- ers are covered (parts and labor) for 90 days from the date tion.
3” NPT (51) Dimensions IMPORTANT: Use the following dimension charts for adaptor height in place of InSinkErator sink bowl height when mounting directly to a sink. Dimensions - Models SS-50, SS-75, SS-100 & SS-125. NOTE: Adaptors are available upon request for all competitor sink bowls or cones.
Dimensions IMPORTANT: Use the following dimension charts for adaptor height in place of InSinkErator sink bowl height when mounting directly to a sink. Dimensions - Models SS-50, SS-75, SS-100 & SS-125. NOTE: Adaptors are available upon request for all competitor sink bowls or cones.
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Commercial Disposers NOTE: Adaptors are available upon request for all competitor sink bowls or cones. Please have sink/bowl cone type with the necessary dimensions when ordering adaptors. Also available as a short body model. Reduces overall height of disposer by 1” (25.4 mm). Legs shipped in carton with unit.
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Commercial Disposers NOTE: Adaptors are available upon request for all competitor sink bowls or cones. Please have sink/bowl cone type with the necessary dimensions when ordering adaptors. Also available as a short body model. Reduces overall height of disposer by 1” (25.4 mm). Legs shipped in carton with unit.
(16 gauge minimum), dish table, using a #5 mounting assembly or non-InSinkErator mounting adaptors. On models SS-300 and above, legs are factory installed and recessed on the unit. Attach disposer to the mounting assembly by positioning in mounting flange and turning disposer into flange or tightening Figure 6.
Commercial Disposers PREPARATION FOR REPAIR Connect electrical supply wires to the motor leads. Refer- ELECTRIC SHOCK! Turn off water and DANGER ence the wiring diagram attached to the inside of the terminal electrical supply. Discharge capacitor with box or the Wiring Diagrams section of the Disposer Control 1000 ohm jumper wire (1 Phase only).
Commercial Disposers Terminal Box & Trim Band ELECTRIC SHOCK! Turn off water and DANGER electrical supply. Discharge capacitor with 1000 ohm jumper wire (1 Phase only). Do not use a screwdriver to discharge or ca- pacitor may be damaged. NOTE: Terminal box and trim band are removed for all repairs except overload and start capacitor.
Commercial Disposers Terminal Box & Trim Band ELECTRIC SHOCK! Turn off water and DANGER electrical supply. Discharge capacitor with 1000 ohm jumper wire (1 Phase only). Do not use a screwdriver to discharge or ca- pacitor may be damaged. NOTE: Terminal box and trim band are removed for all repairs except overload and start capacitor.
Commercial Disposers GRINDING CHAMBER Replacing Water Inlet NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the disposer to repair water inlet. Water Inlet Kit part number is 13956. Using a wrench, remove water inlet from upper body (Figure 10). Remove any burrs on water inlet hole. Wrap Teflon tape around new water inlet fitting and insert fitting through water inlet hole from inside of upper body.
Commercial Disposers GRINDING CHAMBER Replacing Water Inlet NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the disposer to repair water inlet. Water Inlet Kit part number is 13956. Using a wrench, remove water inlet from upper body (Figure 10). Remove any burrs on water inlet hole. Wrap Teflon tape around new water inlet fitting and insert fitting through water inlet hole from inside of upper body.
Commercial Disposers Replacing Stationary Shredder Removal Remove disposer. See “Removing Disposer” on page 7. Remove cover and upper body assembly. Perform steps 2 – 5 under “Replacing Shredder Gasket” on page 10. Lubricate the full outside diameter of the shredder ring with penetrating oil.
Commercial Disposers Replacing Stationary Shredder Removal Remove disposer. See “Removing Disposer” on page 7. Remove cover and upper body assembly. Perform steps 2 – 5 under “Replacing Shredder Gasket” on page 10. Lubricate the full outside diameter of the shredder ring with penetrating oil.
Commercial Disposers Replacing Rotating Shredder Removal Remove disposer. See “Removing Disposer” on page 7. Remove stationary shredder. See “Replacing Stationary Shredder” on page 11. Lubricate shredder nut and shaft threads with penetrating oil. Secure rotating shredder with a vice-grips or channel lock pli- ers and remove rotating shredder nut using a socket or box wrench (Figure 14).
Commercial Disposers Replacing Rotating Shredder Removal Remove disposer. See “Removing Disposer” on page 7. Remove stationary shredder. See “Replacing Stationary Shredder” on page 11. Lubricate shredder nut and shaft threads with penetrating oil. Secure rotating shredder with a vice-grips or channel lock pli- ers and remove rotating shredder nut using a socket or box wrench (Figure 14).
Commercial Disposers UPPER END BELL (UEB) Repairing Upper End Bell Assembly Remove disposer. See “Removing Disposer” on page 7. Turn unit right side up and remove body and upper cover as- sembly, stationary shredder and rotating shredder. See “Re- placing Rotating Shredder” on page 12. Turn unit upside down and remove lower cover, fan and sta- tor.
Commercial Disposers UPPER END BELL (UEB) Repairing Upper End Bell Assembly Remove disposer. See “Removing Disposer” on page 7. Turn unit right side up and remove body and upper cover as- sembly, stationary shredder and rotating shredder. See “Re- placing Rotating Shredder” on page 12. Turn unit upside down and remove lower cover, fan and sta- tor.
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Commercial Disposers Carefully remove rotor shaft from upper end bell (Figure 22). NOTE: Do not remove lower bearing or centrifugal switch (1 Phase only) from rotor. If centrifugal switch is damaged, rotor shaft assembly must be replaced If bearing is damaged, press bearing off rotor shaft, support- ing rotor shaft by the bearing.
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Commercial Disposers Carefully remove rotor shaft from upper end bell (Figure 22). NOTE: Do not remove lower bearing or centrifugal switch (1 Phase only) from rotor. If centrifugal switch is damaged, rotor shaft assembly must be replaced If bearing is damaged, press bearing off rotor shaft, support- ing rotor shaft by the bearing.
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Commercial Disposers Shield Screw Spacer Sleeve Seal Assy. O-ring Slinger Bearing Cone & Cup Cone Spacer Upper End Bell Bearing Thrust Washer Water & Oil Seal Woodruff Key Woodruff Key Rotor & Shaft Assy. Centrifugal Switch (1 Phase only) Lower Bearing Figure 22.
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Commercial Disposers Shield Screw Spacer Sleeve Seal Assy. O-ring Slinger Bearing Cone & Cup Cone Spacer Upper End Bell Bearing Thrust Washer Water & Oil Seal Woodruff Key Woodruff Key Rotor & Shaft Assy. Centrifugal Switch (1 Phase only) Lower Bearing Figure 22.
Commercial Disposers ELECTRICAL REPAIRS Overload Protector Testing Overload Protector ELECTRIC SHOCK! Turn off water and DANGER electrical supply. Discharge capacitor with 1000 ohm jumper wire (1 Phase only). Do Mounting Overload not use a screwdriver to discharge or Bracket Capacitor Protector capacitor may be damaged.
Commercial Disposers ELECTRICAL REPAIRS Overload Protector Testing Overload Protector ELECTRIC SHOCK! Turn off water and DANGER electrical supply. Discharge capacitor with 1000 ohm jumper wire (1 Phase only). Do Mounting Overload not use a screwdriver to discharge or Bracket Capacitor Protector capacitor may be damaged.
Commercial Disposers Capacitor (1 Phase units only) Testing Capacitor ELECTRIC SHOCK! A charged capacitor DANGER will hold an electric charge until it is discharged or shorted out. DO NOT touch capacitor terminals or electric shock may occur. ELECTRIC SHOCK! Turn off water and DANGER electrical supply.
Commercial Disposers Capacitor (1 Phase units only) Testing Capacitor ELECTRIC SHOCK! A charged capacitor DANGER will hold an electric charge until it is discharged or shorted out. DO NOT touch capacitor terminals or electric shock may occur. ELECTRIC SHOCK! Turn off water and DANGER electrical supply.
Commercial Disposers Screw Trim Band Terminal Box Figure 26. Terminal Box and Trim Band Bottom Cover and Fan Removal Remove disposer. See “Removing Disposer” on page 7. Remove terminal box and trim band (Figure 26). Place disposer upside down on a flat surface. Remove the three thru bolts, bottom cover and three spacers (Figure 27).
Commercial Disposers Screw Trim Band Terminal Box Figure 26. Terminal Box and Trim Band Bottom Cover and Fan Removal Remove disposer. See “Removing Disposer” on page 7. Remove terminal box and trim band (Figure 26). Place disposer upside down on a flat surface. Remove the three thru bolts, bottom cover and three spacers (Figure 27).
Commercial Disposers Lower End Frame (LEF) Lower Frame Removal Pre-load Spring Remove disposer. See “Removing Disposer” on page 7. Remove bottom cover and fan. See “Bottom Cover and Fan” Screw on page 18. Blue Place a reference mark over the seam between the lower end Wire frame and stator (Figure 30).
Commercial Disposers Lower End Frame (LEF) Lower Frame Removal Pre-load Spring Remove disposer. See “Removing Disposer” on page 7. Remove bottom cover and fan. See “Bottom Cover and Fan” Screw on page 18. Blue Place a reference mark over the seam between the lower end Wire frame and stator (Figure 30).
Commercial Disposers Stator Removing the Stator Remove disposer. See “Removing Disposer” on page 7. Remove terminal box, trim band and lower end frame. See “Lower End Frame (LEF)” on page 19. Mounting Overload Bracket Capacitor Protector Mark and disconnect wires from start switch (1 phase only, (1 Phase only) see (Figure 29).
Commercial Disposers Stator Removing the Stator Remove disposer. See “Removing Disposer” on page 7. Remove terminal box, trim band and lower end frame. See “Lower End Frame (LEF)” on page 19. Mounting Overload Bracket Capacitor Protector Mark and disconnect wires from start switch (1 phase only, (1 Phase only) see (Figure 29).
208/230/460V Three Phase 12 leads Electrical Shock! NOTE: SS-50 through SS-200 – 1 and 3 phase commercial dis- DANGER posers produced prior to January 2009 (0901 date code) may not Turn off electrical supply to the disposer be color coded and may incorporate black wire leads with white before attempting any service work.
208/230/460V Three Phase 12 leads Electrical Shock! NOTE: SS-50 through SS-200 – 1 and 3 phase commercial dis- DANGER posers produced prior to January 2009 (0901 date code) may not Turn off electrical supply to the disposer be color coded and may incorporate black wire leads with white before attempting any service work.
Never strike the reset but- ton with and object. If the disposer remains inoperative after follow- ing these steps, contact the nearest InSinkErator Factory Authorized Service Center. Call 1-800- 558-5700 to obtain the telephone number of the nearest center.
Commercial Disposers TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnect power before troubleshoot- If the problem is electrical: DANGER ing or servicing the disposer. • To determine if the problem is in the switch or the disposer, bypass all electrical starting and/or electrical controls and run Troubleshooting problems other than the disposer direct.
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Commercial Disposers Problem Cause Solution Motor hums but does not run; water runs. Jammed rotating shredder. See previous “Jammed rotating shredder” solution. Stator/lower end frame/upper Remove and realign sections. Ensure thru bolts are end bell misaligned (thru bolts not bent or broken. Replace bolts if necessary. loose, bent, or broken.
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Commercial Disposers Problem Cause Solution Motor hums but does not run; water runs. Jammed rotating shredder. See previous “Jammed rotating shredder” solution. Stator/lower end frame/upper Remove and realign sections. Ensure thru bolts are end bell misaligned (thru bolts not bent or broken. Replace bolts if necessary. loose, bent, or broken.
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Commercial Disposers Problem Cause Solution Overload protector is tripped or fuse/ Direct short in stator windings. Test stator windings and replace stator if open. See circuit breaker blows immediately “Stator” on page 20. after starting disposer. Incorrect wiring connections. See applicable wiring diagram in installation manual. Start switch wired incorrectly.
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Commercial Disposers Problem Cause Solution Overload protector is tripped or fuse/ Direct short in stator windings. Test stator windings and replace stator if open. See circuit breaker blows immediately “Stator” on page 20. after starting disposer. Incorrect wiring connections. See applicable wiring diagram in installation manual. Start switch wired incorrectly.
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Commercial Disposers Problem Cause Solution Water leaks from grind chamber Stationary shredder gasket faulty. Replace gasket. See “Replacing Shredder Gasket” on area. page 10. Water inlet connection loose in body. Replace water inlet connection. See “Cold Water Flow & Drain Line Diameter” on page 3. Bottom cover loose or damaged.
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Commercial Disposers Problem Cause Solution Water leaks from grind chamber Stationary shredder gasket faulty. Replace gasket. See “Replacing Shredder Gasket” on area. page 10. Water inlet connection loose in body. Replace water inlet connection. See “Cold Water Flow & Drain Line Diameter” on page 3. Bottom cover loose or damaged.
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Commercial Disposers Problem Cause Solution Grinding elements worn excessively. Disposer undersized for application. Replace disposer with correct size. See “Serial Num- ber Date Code” on page 2. Large amounts of highly abrasive Replace rotating shredder and/or stationary shredder. material ground regularly. See “Replacing Stationary Shredder”...
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Commercial Disposers Problem Cause Solution Grinding elements worn excessively. Disposer undersized for application. Replace disposer with correct size. See “Serial Num- ber Date Code” on page 2. Large amounts of highly abrasive Replace rotating shredder and/or stationary shredder. material ground regularly. See “Replacing Stationary Shredder”...
Commercial Disposers EXPLODED VIEWS & PARTS LISTS SS-50 / SS-75 / SS-100 / SS-125 Small Capacity - 1 Phase UL & CSA 115/208-230V 60 Hz UL Approved SS-50-26 SS-75-27 SS-100-28 SS-125-25 CSA Approved SS-50-28 SS-75-29 SS-100-30 SS-125-27 Bearing Seal Kit...
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Commercial Disposers SS-50 / SS-75 / SS-100 / SS-125 Small Capacity - 1 Phase UL & CSA 115/208-230V 60 Hz Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 11004 Mounting Flange 1461 Flange, Tailpipe 11016 Gasket, Mounting 1468 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2"...
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Commercial Disposers SS-50 / SS-75 / SS-100 / SS-125 Small Capacity - 1 Phase UL & CSA 115/208-230V 60 Hz Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 11004 Mounting Flange 1461 Flange, Tailpipe 11016 Gasket, Mounting 1468 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2"...
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Commercial Disposers SS-50 / SS-75 / SS-100 / SS-125 Small Capacity - 3 Phase UL & CSA 208-230/460V 60 Hz UL Approved SS-50-27 SS-75-28 SS-100-29 SS-125-26 CSA Approved SS-50-29 SS-75-30 SS-100-31 SS-125-28 Bearing Seal Kit Includes Codes 9 thru 11,...
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Commercial Disposers SS-50 / SS-75 / SS-100 / SS-125 Small Capacity - 3 Phase UL & CSA 208-230/460V 60 Hz UL Approved SS-50-27 SS-75-28 SS-100-29 SS-125-26 CSA Approved SS-50-29 SS-75-30 SS-100-31 SS-125-28 Bearing Seal Kit Includes Codes 9 thru 11,...
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Commercial Disposers SS-50 / SS-75 / SS-100 / SS-125 Small Capacity - 3 Phase UL & CSA 208-230/460V 60 Hz Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 11004 Mounting Flange 1470 Gasket, Tailpipe 11016 Gasket, Mounting 8219 Tailpipe 11020A Upper Body Assy.
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Commercial Disposers SS-50 / SS-75 / SS-100 / SS-125 Small Capacity - 3 Phase UL & CSA 208-230/460V 60 Hz Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 11004 Mounting Flange 1470 Gasket, Tailpipe 11016 Gasket, Mounting 8219 Tailpipe 11020A Upper Body Assy.
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Commercial Disposers SS-150 / SS-200 Medium Capacity - 1 Phase UL & CSA 208-230/460V 60 Hz Standard UL SS-150-34 SS-200-27 Short Body UL SS-150-38 SS-200-31 CSA Approved SS-150-35 SS-200-28 Bearing Seal Kit Includes Codes 9 thru 11, 14 thru 22 Service Manual...
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Commercial Disposers SS-150 / SS-200 Medium Capacity - 1 Phase UL & CSA 208-230/460V 60 Hz Standard UL SS-150-34 SS-200-27 Short Body UL SS-150-38 SS-200-31 CSA Approved SS-150-35 SS-200-28 Bearing Seal Kit Includes Codes 9 thru 11, 14 thru 22 Service Manual...
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Commercial Disposers SS-150 / SS-200 Medium Capacity - 1 Phase UL & CSA 115/208-230V 60 Hz Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 13369 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/4" 11004 Mounting Flange Rotor & Shaft Assy. 11016 Gasket, Mounting See Chart A (includes item 30) See Chart A Upper Body Assy.
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Commercial Disposers SS-150 / SS-200 Medium Capacity - 1 Phase UL & CSA 115/208-230V 60 Hz Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 13369 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/4" 11004 Mounting Flange Rotor & Shaft Assy. 11016 Gasket, Mounting See Chart A (includes item 30) See Chart A Upper Body Assy.
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Commercial Disposers SS-150 / SS-200 Medium Capacity - 3 Phase UL & CSA 208-230/460V 60 Hz Standard UL SS-150-36 SS-200-29 Short Body UL SS-150-39 SS-200-32 CSA Approved SS-150-37 SS-200-30 Bearing Seal Kit Includes items 9 thru 11, 14 thru 22 Service Manual...
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Commercial Disposers SS-150 / SS-200 Medium Capacity - 3 Phase UL & CSA 208-230/460V 60 Hz Standard UL SS-150-36 SS-200-29 Short Body UL SS-150-39 SS-200-32 CSA Approved SS-150-37 SS-200-30 Bearing Seal Kit Includes items 9 thru 11, 14 thru 22 Service Manual...
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Commercial Disposers SS-150 / SS-200 Medium Capacity - 3 Phase UL & CSA 208-230/460V 60 Hz Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 11444 Lock Washer 11004 Mounting Flange 11016 Gasket, Mounting 11524 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2" 11459 Gasket, Tailpipe See Chart A Upper Body Assy.
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Commercial Disposers SS-150 / SS-200 Medium Capacity - 3 Phase UL & CSA 208-230/460V 60 Hz Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 11444 Lock Washer 11004 Mounting Flange 11016 Gasket, Mounting 11524 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2" 11459 Gasket, Tailpipe See Chart A Upper Body Assy.
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Commercial Disposers SS-300 / SS-500 / SS-750 / SS-1000 large Capacity - 3 Phase UL & CSA 208-230/460V 60 Hz Standard UL SS-300-25 SS-500-28 SS-750-13 SS-1000-10 Short Body UL SS-300-27 SS-500-30 SS-750-15 SS-1000-12 CSA Approved SS-300-26 SS-500-29 SS-750-14 SS-1000-11 Bearing Seal Kit Includes items 9 thru 11, 14 thru 22...
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Commercial Disposers SS-300 / SS-500 / SS-750 / SS-1000 large Capacity - 3 Phase UL & CSA 208-230/460V 60 Hz Standard UL SS-300-25 SS-500-28 SS-750-13 SS-1000-10 Short Body UL SS-300-27 SS-500-30 SS-750-15 SS-1000-12 CSA Approved SS-300-26 SS-500-29 SS-750-14 SS-1000-11 Bearing Seal Kit Includes items 9 thru 11, 14 thru 22...
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Commercial Disposers SS-300/SS-500/SS-750/SS-1000 large Capacity - 3 Phase UL & CSA 208-230/460V 60 Hz Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 11004 Mounting Flange 11444 Lock Washer 11016 Gasket, Mounting 11524 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2” 11457 Gasket, Tailpipe See Chart A Upper Body Assy.
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Commercial Disposers SS-300/SS-500/SS-750/SS-1000 large Capacity - 3 Phase UL & CSA 208-230/460V 60 Hz Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 11004 Mounting Flange 11444 Lock Washer 11016 Gasket, Mounting 11524 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2” 11457 Gasket, Tailpipe See Chart A Upper Body Assy.
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