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50 GPM Pro Big Dipper W-500-IS

SKU

W-500-IS

The Big Dipper PRO W-500-IS Automatic Grease Removal Device is a reliable and efficient grease trap solution for commercial kitchens. It handles up to a 50 GPM flow and holds more than 108.4 lbs. (49.2 kg) of grease, while meeting PDI-G 101, ASME A112.14.3 and A112.14.4 standards.

Advanced odor protection* keeps odors inside the tank and out of your kitchen.
Automatically removes grease and oils from tank for easy daily cleaning in 2 minutes or less.
Corrosion-resistant materials suitable for installation in virtually any location.
Digital control for easy skim scheduling.
Attractive sanitary Stainless Steel exterior.
Compact footprint.

*Advanced Odor Protection prevents odors from escaping through the lid of the Big Dipper but does not prevent odors related to the rest of the plumbing system including but not limited to: open floor drains, air gaps, external solids straining devices, improper venting, and odors generated elsewhere in the plumbing system.

Details

Materials:

Exterior: 304 Stainless Steel, Bright Finish
Interior: Rotationally Molded Polyethylene

Electrical: 115 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1173 Watts (10.2 Amps)*

Maximum Inlet Flow Rate: 50 GPM (3.15 l/s)

Number of Skimming Wheels: 1

Skimming Rate: 9 Pounds Per Hour (4.08 Kg Per Hour)

Grease Retention Capacity: 108.4 Pounds (49.2 Kg)

Internal Solids Strainer Capacity: 2.5 Gallons (9.5 L)

Product Weight: 70 Pounds (31.8 Kg)

Inlet/Outlet Direction: Field Reversible (No Tools Required!)

Thermaco Big Dipper Model No. W-500-IS, bright finish type 304 stainless steel exterior, rotationally molded polyethylene interior automatic self-cleaning grease and oil recovery separator(s) for floor mounted or partially recessed installation, rated to ASME A112.14.3 and/or PDI-G 101 standards at 50 gallons per minute (3.15 liters per second) peak flow with 108.4 Pounds (49.2 Kg) of grease capacity and including as an integral part of the unit, 3” (75 mm) inlet/outlet, 1 rotating gear oleophilic/hydrophobic skimming wheel assembly for automatic grease/oil removal, flow control device, self-regulating electric immersion heater with thermostatic control, 1” (25mm) vessel vent, integral gas trap, digital control for programmable operation, field reversible motor assembly and grease/oil sump outlet, quick release stainless steel lid clamps, fully removable polymer lid with magnetic lid tensioners, internal polymer/stainless steel strainer basket for collection of coarse solids, polymer wiper blade unit and a separate gasketted removable grease and oils collection container with carry handle and pouring spout. Electric assembly shall be tested to comply with pertinent sections of the Standards for Safety ANSI/UL 73 and/or ANSI/UL 1004. Electric motor equipped with overload protection. Two (2) no-hub connectors for plumbing connection provided.

*Electrical Variations

W-500-IS: 115V 50/60Hz, 1173 Watts (10.2 Amps)
W-500-IS-E: 230V 50/60Hz, 1173 Watts (5.1 Amps)

Unit may also be listed as W500IS, W-500IS, W500-IS, W-500, W500, 500-IS or 500IS

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Product Attachment

Label	Description	Type	Size	Download
Big Dipper Brochure	Big Dipper Brochure	pdf	1.4 MB	Download
Big Dipper Maintenance Poster	Big Dipper Maintenance Poster	pdf	690.9 KB	Download
W-500-IS Specification Sheet	W-500-IS Specification Sheet	pdf	445.1 KB	Download
Big Dipper IS Models Insert	About the Big Dipper IS Product Line	pdf	1.3 MB	Download
Big Dipper Pro Installation & Operations Manual		pdf	2 MB	Download