WET WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM

BIVATEC INSTALLATION AND

BIVATEC-C OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

(Translation of the original instructions)

Starting from serial No.:

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Intended use:
The machine is a technical working appliance, which is exclusively intended to be used during work.

The system is exclusively intended to be used for the processing of organic and inorganic kitchen
waste and swills.

Properties of detergents and cleaning agents that may be brought in to the vacuum system via the
grease separator extraction unit LipoVac (optional) or during cleaning of the feeding stations:

It is only allowed to us cleaning agents that are not harmful to stainless steel! Generally pH-neutral,
bio-degradable cleaning agents with low tenside concentrations are to be used. If multiple cleaning
agents are used the compatibility of the different agents are to be verified (in case of doubt please
contact the chemical’s supplier)

The following product must not be brought in:

- Products that contains chlorine

- Products that a marked with “antibacterial”

- Disinfection agents only in concentrations that are specified by the manufacturer

- “Drain cleaners” in all varieties (acids: muriatic acid, vinegar concentrate etc.)

- All sanitary cleaners, de-limers etc.

- Chemical agents like industrial cleaners, surface cleaners, cold cleaner, solvents, acids and leach

Permissible operating temperature: 10°C ... 25°C

Safety:
Do not hose down the outside of the machine with a water hose or high-pressure cleaner.

The symbol „Caution“ can be found in places where the corresponding informa-
tion is important for a safe operation of the machine. Please read these sections
carefully.

Liability:
Installations and repairs, which are not carried out by authorised specialised or not with original spare
parts, as well as any technical changes to the machine, which have not been approved by the manu-
facturer, will lead to expiry of the manufacturer‘s warranty and product liability.

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1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION................................................4
1.1. System description...............................................................................4
1.2. Area of application................................................................................6
1.3. Infeed matter.......................................................................................6
2.1. Preparation for commissioning..............................................................8
2.2. Commissioning.....................................................................................9
2.3. Decommissioning...............................................................................10

3. MONITORING SYSTEM OPERATION............................11

4.1. Wet waste feed, extraction, evacuation infeed station............................13

4. FUNCTIONAL SEQUENCE AND OPERATION................13

4.2. Wet waste storage unit with homogenisation and shredding (option).......14
4.3. Vacuum station and compressed air unit..............................................15
4.4. Evacuation wet waste storage unit, evacuation station...........................15
4.5 Grease separator extraction unit LipoVac (optional)...............................19
4.6. Control cabinet / operator panel..........................................................22

5. MAINTENANCE OBLIGATION......................................23

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1.1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The system is used for the disposal of organic kitchen waste (wet
waste) and meets the hygiene standards according to HACCP.
If the grease separator extraction unit (option) is part of the scope of
supply, additional floating and suspended matter is extracted from the
grease separator and disposed of.

Inorganic material and packaging material, such as tin cans, film,

cardboard boxes, plastic, etc. may not be fed into the system.
(Please also refer to 1.4. Infeed matter in this regard)

The system is designed as closed system so that the permanent

vacuum in the collection tank and in the extraction lines prevents any
unpleasant odours or the discharge of germs / bacteria.
Cleaning the system is restricted to daily cleaning of the easily acces-
sible and visible hopper area of the infeed stations.
It is not necessary to clean the unclean part of the system (pipelines
and collection tank).

The wet waste is fed via one or several infeed stations, which are as a
rule located in the kitchen area, preferably directly at the place where
the catering waste arises (scullery, pot-washing area, vegetable /
meat preparation, etc.), to prevent an interim storage and
internal transport in waste bins.

Depending on the design of the infeed station, the fed food scraps
are extracted by the push of a button or by closing the cover and are
pumped under vacuum through the connected pipeline into the wet
waste tank.
If the wet waste collection tank is equipped with an upstream shred-
der (option), the food scraps are pre-shredded before they enter the
tank.
Shredding must always be provided for if large bones or larger
amounts of bones or larger amounts of bulky and fibrous waste (pine-
apple stumps, oranges, etc.) are fed.

Depending on the design, the wet waste is stored in the collection

tank for 1 to 2 weeks and is homogenised at intervals,
to prevent deposits (sedimentation) and to ensure a
thorough mixing of the waste before it is evacuated from the tank.

The collection tank is evacuated pneumatically into a tank truck

(suction vehicle) via a pipeline if a full status signal is on hand or as
needed.
Depending on the location of the wet waste tank inside the building
(difference in height to suction vehicle and length of the evacuation
line), the wet waste is evacuated by the suction vehicle (pure suction
evacuation, basic design) or by applying compressed air to the wet
waste tank (pressurised evacuation, optional).

The vacuum required for evacuation of the infeed stations is supplied

by a vacuum station.
A compressed air unit supplies the required control pressure for the
valves or discharge pressure for pressurised evacuation.

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The tank truck is coupled to the evacuation station of the wet waste
disposal system by means of a flexible hose line.
Evacuation is controlled via an on-site control element inside the
evacuation station (which as a rule is located on / inside the external
wall of the building).
In the process, the exhaust air escaping from the tank truck,
which is generated by the volume displaced inside the suction ve-
hicle, is vented to the outside.
If the evacuation station is equipped with an exhaust air return line /
gas balance connection (option), the tank truck is additionally con-
nected with the evacuation station by means of a second hose line
to return the exhaust air escaping from the tank truck.
The gas balance line is routed jointly with the system exhaust air line
and is as a rule routed to the outside over the roof.
if venting the system over the roof creates an odour problem, an
exhaust air filter (option) is installed upstream to neutralise the odour
and venting is then subsequently effected over the roof.

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1.2. AREA OF APPLICATION

The system is designed for the disposal of all types of organic

wet waste such as:
• food scraps from food return, preparation, surplus food
• expired food
• production waste
• grease / floating and suspended matter from grease separators
in large kitchens of:
• hotels
• hospitals
• barracks
• staff canteens
• restaurants
• office buildings
as well as from:
• hypermarkets
• food producing and processing manufacturing plants

Operating conditions: ambient temperature: 10…25°C

1.3. INFEED MATTER

Permissible infeed matter are organic food wastes such as:

• meat/sausage, poultry, fish, also in raw condition, fishbones,
bones (only when the optional shredder is used, see 1)
• mussel shells (also oyster shells), crustaceans
• vegetables (lettuce, cabbage, potatoes, potato peels, rice, etc.)
• Fruit (bananas, oranges and their peels)
• pasta (pizza, noodles, etc.), bread
• coffee grounds
• liquids such as coffee / tea, gravy, soup
• chip pan grease (in cold state)
Impermissible infeed matter is in particular inorganic mate-
rial such as:
• packaging material in general
• metal, plastic, film, glass, crockery, cutlery, textiles, dry waste
as well as:
• wood
• paper/cardboard boxes

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We would like to point out that a high portion of inorganic

contaminations in the wet waste will impair the system's function and
lead to premature wear of the system.
In addition, disposing of such waste (mixed waste) inside a biogas
plant is problematic, so that acceptance will be refused if the waste
contains a high portion of inorganic contaminations.
The then necessary disposal inside an incinerator plant cannot be jus-
tified from a cost point of view and is contrary to the German Waste
Avoidance and Management Act (KrWG) and the technical instructions
on municipal waste (TA-Siedlungsabfall).
According to these, waste separation and waste recycling is manda-
tory
prior to thermal energy recovery.

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2.1. PREPARATION FOR COMMISSIONING

Prior to commissioning, the following points must be checked:

Vacuum pump OIL LEVEL

(for oil greased pumps))
Compressor OIL LEVEL
Gear motor of the shredder Vent screw OPEN
(gear oil ventilation)
Shredder, central lubrication Lubricant cartridge
PRESENT and ACTIVATED
Slide infeed station(s) LUBRICATION piston rod and
knife blade
Slide wet waste tank LUBRICATION piston rod and
knife blade
Shredder, inspection cover Position CLOSED
Wet waste tank, manhole cover Position CLOSED
Compressor, on / off switch Position ON

If the system is equipped with a grease separator extraction unit,

i.e. if it is connected to the grease separator (optional):
Grease separator, main shut-off Position OPEN
valves in the wastewater feed /
drain line
Grease separator, hand valve in Position OPEN
the grease / sludge discharge

Prior to commissioning the wet waste disposal system and thus

the grease separator extraction unit, it must be ensured that
the main shut-off valves of the grease separator in the
wastewater feed and drain line are completely open! This
provides for the necessary ventilation / aeration during extrac-
tion. Failure to do so will create an undue vacuum in the grease
separator during the extraction phase which may lead to
implosion of the separator.

The wet waste disposal system and/or the grease separator extraction
unit must be switched off before separating the grease separator from
the wastewater feed / drain line (for possible inspection / maintenance
work at the grease separator).

A corresponding warning must be affixed to the grease separator.

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2.2. COMMISSIONING
Once the preparatory work for commissioning has been completed,
ensure that nobody is carrying out any repair / maintenance work
on the system. Then switch on the system by pressing the main switch
on the control cabinet.

Compressed air unit The compressor will run until the set
positive operating pressure (approx.
10 bar) has been reached inside the
compressed air reservoir.
Vacuum pump The vacuum pump will run until the set
negative operating pressure
(approx. –0.4 bar) has been reached
inside the system
and switches off time-delayed after a
coasting time of approx. 1 min.
Then the vacuum pump only switches
on again if the pressure drops below
the set minimum operating pressure
(approx. –0.3bar) (for instance during an
extraction cycle of an infeed station).
The system's readiness On the operator panel (OP) at the con-
for operation is trol cabinet: Message "Enabled and
signalled. indication of contents: xxx.x%“

At the infeed station(s): Illuminated

push-button "ENABLE / OPERATION“
(green) = steady burning light

At the evacuation station: Illuminated

push-button "ENABLE / EVACUATION“
(green) = steady burning light

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2.3. DECOMMISSIONING

Decommissioning/(partial) shut-down for a period

> 3 weeks

If the wet waste disposal system or a part of the system is to be

decommissioned or shut down for a longer period of time, i.e. for
more than 3 weeks, downtime maintenance is required to protect the
system parts concerned from corrosion.
The entire system, or in case of a partial shut-down (for instance of
an infeed station or of the grease separator extraction) the system
part concerned must be evacuated, rinsed first with water and then
with soapsuds.

This does not only refer to the system part concerned

(e.g. infeed station), but also to the connected wet waste extraction
line. Depending on the system design, the shut down part of the
system or the wet waste extraction line must be disconnected
from the rest of the system. In either case, the manufacturer must
be consulted in case of decommissioning /(partial) shutdown for a
period > 3 weeks to coordinate appropriate measures.

Decommissioning the grease separator extraction unit

(optional)

If the wet waste disposal system is equipped with a grease separator

extraction unit (optional), the following must be observed:

The shutdown or standstill of the grease separator extraction

unit will result in grease and sludge collecting in the separator in an
undue manner, if no other extraction is carried out (e.g. manually into
barrels).

A standstill over a period of more than 2 days (e.g. in case of a

breakdown) may lead to a hardening of the grease / sludge phase,
which in turn may impair automatic extraction. The operator must
therefore check the correct functioning of the extraction cycle and if
necessary clean the grease or sludge extractor unit.

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During operation, the system must be monitored according to the
following considerations:

Vacuum pump
Although the vacuum pump is designed for permanent operation,
the pump occasionally switches off depending on the frequency of
the extraction cycles / evacuation of the infeed stations. A pump run-
ning frequently outside the extraction cycles / evacuation cycles of
the infeed station(s) may point to a leak in the system.
If the vacuum pump is running for longer periods or is running
continuously, the system's leak tightness must be checked and pos-
sible leaks eliminated. Possible points of leakage: wear of the slide
gasket, leaky flange / screw connections, etc.

Compressed air unit

The compressed air unit is not designed for permanent operation. If
the compressor is running outside the evacuation cycle or while the
system is not in use (stand-by operation, e.g. at the end of a working
day), this may point to a leak in the system. In this case, the sys-
tem's leak tightness must be checked and possible leaks eliminated.
Possible points of leakage: dirt in the pressure regulator, leaky flange
/ screw connections, damaged compressed air hoses, defective /
leaky pneumatic cylinder.

Shredder
No undue grinding noises may emanate from the shredder, otherwise
the cutting unit must be checked for foreign objects (e.g. cutlery
parts) by opening the inspection cover above the shredder.

This work may only be carried out by qualified technical staff.

Prior to starting this work, the system must be shut down and
switched off at the main switch; the main switch must be se-
cured against unintentional restart.

Slide
The pneumatic slides on the wet waste tank and at the infeed sta-
tions must close tightly.
If flow noises can be heard when the system is ready for operation,
this may indicate a wear of the slide gasket and the gasket must be
replaced if necessary.

Homogeniser

No undue running noise may emanate from the homogeniser (caused

by metallic objects inside the wet waste tank);
if necessary, the manhole must be opened after the next tank evacu-
ation and the reservoir sump inspected (extraneous material such as
cutlery parts must be removed).

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This work may only be carried out by qualified technical staff.

Prior to starting this work, the system must be shut down,
evacuated and switched off at the main switch; the main switch
must be secured against unintentional restart.

Wet waste tank

The storage period of the wet waste tank is limited to max. 3

weeks! That means, after a storage period of max. 3 weeks,
the wet waste tank must be evacuated, irrespective of the fill
level reached. Otherwise, there is a risk of corrosion, in par-
ticular for the connected evacuation line. There are always wet
waste residues from the last evacuation / extraction cycle in-
side the evacuation line. If evacuation intervals exceed a period
of 3 weeks, the fermentation process that takes place inside
the evacuation line may lead to corrosion in case of prolonged
standstill or inactivity.

Grease separator extraction unit LipoVac (optional)

Automatic extraction of the grease and sludge phase depends on the

respectively prevailing operating conditions or on the pollution load of
the swills fed into the grease separator.

The preset parameters (factory settings) for the extraction period

of the grease and sludge phase are not yet optimised!
For operation monitoring, please refer to Chapter 4.5.
Grease separator extraction unit LipoVac – Parameters
grease-sludge extraction – paragraph Duration of extraction.

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4.1. WET WASTE FEED, EXTRACTION, EVACUA-

TION INFEED STATION

Step 1 Wet waste feed

Feed of food scraps into the hopper of the infeed sta-
tion [operator].
Step 2 Evacuation / extraction of the infeed station
is initiated in the following manner:
On model without cover contact (standard) :
By pressing the illuminated push-button "ENABLE /
OPERATION“ (green) [operator].
On model with cover contact (optional): By closing the
cover [operator].
Step 3 [Automatic operation]
Slide (infeed station) opens immediately
(wet waste is extracted).
Vacuum station (wet waste control centre): ON
Slide (infeed station) closes in a time-controlled manner
as soon as target value (vacuum) has once more been
reached (approx. 120 sec.).
Vacuum station (wet waste control centre): OFF
Depending on the length of the extraction line,
a second extraction cycle may take place if necessary
to extract the remaining wet waste from the line into the
collection tank (repetition of step 3).

Störung / Vollmeldung / Stop Status displays

Freigabe / Betrieb Illuminated push- "ENABLE / OPERATION“ (green)

button Illuminated push-button "ENABLE / OPERA-
TION“ (green) = steady burning light:
Infeed station is ready for operation, i.e. ready
for extraction.
Illuminated push- Illuminated push-button "ENABLE / OPERA-
button TION“ (green) = flashing light:
Infeed station is in operation, i.e. the extrac-
tion cycle is running.
Illuminated push-button "ENABLE / OPERA-
TION“ (green) = off:
Infeed station is not ready for operation,
i.e. either another infeed station is going
through the extraction cycle
or:
the grease separator extraction unit is going
through the extraction cycle
or:
the system is going through the evacuation
cycle (evacuation wet waste tank)
or:
the system is switched off (main switch on the
control cabinet is switched off).

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Status displays
Illuminated push- "FAULT / FULL STATUS SIGNAL / STOP“
button (red)
Illuminated push-button "MALFUNCTION /
FULL STATUS SIGNAL / STOP“ (red) =
steady burning light:
Infeed station or system is in fault mode
Illuminated push-button "FAULT /
FULL STATUS SIGNAL / STOP“ (red) =
flashing light:
full status signal, i.e. wet waste tank is full

4.2. WET WASTE STORAGE UNIT WITH HOMOG-

ENISATION AND SHREDDING (OPTION)

Wet waste tank:

During automatic mode, the wet waste tank is permanently under
vacuum (approx. -0.4bar relative / 600mbar absolute). If the wet
waste tank is to be depressurised (atmospheric pressure) (for inspec-
tion and maintenance purposes), the system must be switched off
and secured against unintentional restart).

Fill level measurement:

The fill level is measured by measuring the differential pressure by

means of two sensors. Sensor 1 is located in the bottom part of
the wet waste tank, sensor 2 at the coarse separator of the vacuum
station. The tank fill level is measured continuously and independ-
ent of the prevailing operating pressure with digital level display
(0%...100%) at the control cabinet (operator panel).

Homogeniser:

The homogeniser is flanged to the bottom part of the wet waste tank
and is executed with vortex type impeller without pump casing to
prevent bulky waste (bones, etc.) from getting jammed. The periodic
homogenisation of the food scraps achieves an adequate fine shred-
ding and simultaneous circulation, thus preventing sedimentation.

Shredder (optional):

If the wet waste collection tank is equipped with an upstream shred-

der (option), the food scraps are pre-shredded before they enter the
tank. Shredding must always be provided for if larger bones or larger
amounts of bones or larger amounts of bulky and fibrous waste (pine-
apple stumps, oranges, etc.) are fed.

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4.3. VACUUM STATION AND COMPRESSED AIR

UNIT
The vacuum station consists of a vacuum pump with upstream coarse
separator. The vacuum station generates a permanent vacuum (ap-
prox. -0.4bar relative / 600mbar absolute) in wet waste tank and
extraction line of the infeed stations. The desired value / vacuum is
measured by sensor 2 (of the differential pressure measurement) on
the coarse separator and thus controls the start-up and shut-off pres-
sure of the vacuum pump.

On the suction side, the vacuum pump is additionally equipped with a

fine filter to filter finest particles from the suction air flow, thus retain-
ing contaminations from the vacuum pump to the greatest possible
extent.

4.4. EVACUATION WET WASTE STORAGE UNIT,

EVACUATION STATION
The fill level is displayed continuously (0% ... 100%) via the operator
panel (OP) on the control cabinet.

If required or in case of a full status signal of the wet storage tank, the
system will be evacuated. The system is operated by means of the
control elements, which are located in the evacuation station (lockable
stainless steel cabinet) above the evacuation coupling in the outdoor
area (ramp; external wall, etc.).

Step 1 Coupling
Freigabe Quittierung
Stop

Release the dummy cover on the coupling using a hook

Abtanken Ankupplung

wrench. [Waste disposal contractor]

Couple the hose (tank truck) to the "wet waste“ cou-
pling. [Waste disposal contractor]
Couple the hose (tank truck) to the "exhaust air re-
turn" coupling. [Waste disposal contractor]
Type and size of the respective couplings can be gathered
from the enclosed system-specific data sheet.
IMPORTANT:
Please pay attention that the Waste disposal contractor is exclusively
using the couplings specified in the system-specific data sheet.
Only suction / pressure hoses of the specified nominal width may be
used.
No reducers may be fitted, neither on the coupling nor in the hose up
to the tank truck inlet port.
Failure to do so may result in clogging!

Caution: The food waste tank must be completely discharged in

one step! A discharge in two steps due to insufficient capacity
of the tank truck is not permitted.

Reason:
- If discharge cycle will be interrupted too many solids remain in the
tank. As a consequence the solids will accumulate with every dis-
charge of tank.

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- After every discharge cycle the outlet knife valve will close against the
filled discharge line. Solids like bones or foreign objects may prevent
the knife valve from closing (the system will switch into fault mode)
and will cause excess wear of the gasket and the slide plate.

- If discharge pipe keeps filled with food waste fermentation gas will
be formed which may not be able to escape since the vent hole in
the dummy cover may be clogged by food waste. Risk of injury while
releasing the dummy cover of the pipe being under pressure.

Step 2 Enabling evacuation

Turn key-operated switch "ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
COUPLING" to position 1. [Waste disposal contractor]
Illuminated push-button "ENABLE / EVACUATION“
(green) = steady burning light: evacuation unit is ready
for operation.

NOTE: If the illuminated push-button "ENABLE / EVACUATE“ (green) =

OFF, the evacuation unit is NOT ready for operation.

Reason: The system is currently in use, i.e. either an infeed station

or the grease separator extraction unit (optional) are going through
the extraction cycle. The current extraction cycle must be completed
before the illuminated push-button "ENABLE / EVACUATE“ is once
more showing a steady burning light. The extraction cycle of the infeed
station(s) or grease separator extraction unit (optional) is thus locked
against system evacuation.

If the lamp is defective, the lamp must be replaced. The lamp can be
tested by pressing the illuminated push-button "ENABLE / EVACUA-
TION“ (green): the lamp must show a steady burning light, as long as
the illuminated push-button is pressed.

Step 3 Starting evacuation

Press the illuminated push-button "ENABLE / EVACU-
ATE" (green); the lamp changes from a steady burning
light to flashing light; the evacuation cycle has been
started. [Waste disposal contractor]
Start the vacuum pump of the tank truck to
evacuate the suction vehicle. [Waste disposal contractor]
NOTE: While the evacuation cycle is running, the extraction cycle of
the infeed station(s) or grease separator extraction unit
(optional) is not possible (interlock).

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Step 4 [Automatic operation]

Relief of vacuum
Wet waste tank and extraction lines are vented (relieved),
the system is now merely under atmospheric pressure.
Homogenisation
Homogenisation phase (approx. 5 min.):
The solid / liquid phase or floating and suspended matter
are recirculated to achieve an
as homogeneous mass as possible immediately prior to
pneumatic evacuation.
Pressurisation (optional)
Depending on the difference in height between the wet
waste tank and road level or tank truck, the system is
equipped with pressurised evacuation, i.e. pressure is
applied to the wet waste tank to support the extraction
of the wet waste by the tank truck.

Pressure build-up phase = approx. 5 min.

Evacuation/ejection wet waste

The outlet slide on the wet waste tank opens
in a time-controlled manner.
Evacuation of the wet waste tank via the connected
evacuation line starts.
Ejection phase/opening time outlet slide (approx. 5 min.)
The wet waste is extracted by means of the vacuum
generated by the tank truck.
This procedure is optionally supported by the pres-
surised evacuation unit of the wet waste disposal
system.
The feed pressure required for this is supplied by the
compressor system of the wet waste disposal system.
After completion of the ejection phase (approx. 5 min.),
the outlet slide on the wet waste tank closes.

Ventilation
After the evacuation, the wet waste tank is automatically
vented to allow any remaining pressure (negative pres-
sure or positive pressure) to escape via the ventilation
line (ventilation over the roof to the outside).

Step 5 Enable / home position

The illuminated push-button "ENABLE / EVACUATE"
(green) changes back from a flashing light to a steady
burning light; the evacuation cycle has been completed.
[Automatic operation]
Turn key-operated switch "ACKNOWLEDGEMENT COU-
PLING" back o position 0. [Waste disposal contractor]
A vacuum is once more built inside the system, i.e.
readiness for operation is established.
(The illuminated push-button "ENABLE / OPERATION“
(green) at the infeed station once more shows a steady
burning light)
The system is back in home position and ready for
extraction / evacuation of the feed station(s).
Uncouple the hose. [Waste disposal contractor]
Close stainless steel cabinet. [Waste disposal contractor]

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Attention must be paid that the Waste disposal contrac-
tor turns the key-operated switch "ACKNOWLEDGE-
MENT COUPLING" back o position 0!
Failure to do so will prevent the system from returning to
home position. The infeed station(s) are not made ready
for operation.

The storage period of the wet waste tank is limited to max. 3

weeks! That means, after a storage period of max. 3 weeks,
the wet waste tank must be evacuated. Otherwise, there is a
risk of corrosion, in particular for the connected evacuation
line. There are always wet waste residues from the last evacu-
ation/extraction cycle inside the evacuation line. If evacuation
intervals exceed a period of 3 weeks, the fermentation process
that takes place inside the evacuation line may lead to corro-
sion in case of prolonged standstill or inactivity.

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4.5 GREASE SEPARATOR EXTRACTION UNIT

LIPOVAC (OPTIONAL)
The wet waste disposal system is optionally equipped with an addition-
al extraction unit for fresh grease separators. The extraction device is
connected to the fresh grease separator (provided by the customer).
LipoVac 1 Fett The grease / sludge phase separated inside the fresh grease separa-
Tag1=So 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 tor is extracted in a time-controlled manner at the respective grease /
Stunde : Minute 0 : 0 sludge extraction unit by opening the pneumatic ball valve for grease
or sludge and is pumped into the wet waste tank. The required vacuum
Stunde : Minute 0 : 0
is provided by the vacuum station of the wet waste disposal system.

F1 F2 F3 F4 Extraction of the grease / sludge phase (floating and suspended mat-

ter) is carried out in succession, as a rule once a day on the kitchen's
days of operation. The parameters are preset and can be changed via
LipoVac 1 Fett the OP on the control cabinet and adapted to the operating conditions
Stunde : Minute 0 0 or optimised. At the same time it is possible to determine by means
of the transparent hose sections at the grease / sludge extraction unit
Stunde : Minute 0: 0
when the grease / sludge phase has been extracted and the extraction
Stunde : Minute 0: 0 time can be selected accordingly.

F1 F2 F3 F4
The shutdown or standstill of the grease separator extraction
unit will result in grease and sludge collecting in the separa-
tor in an undue manner, if no other extraction (e.g. manually
LipoVac 1 Schlamm into barrels or a monthly complete evacuation) are carried out.
Tag1=So 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Please refer to chapter 2. Commissioning and decommission-
Stunde : Minute 0 : 0 ing in this regard.
Stunde : Minute 0 : 0
Parameters grease/sludge extraction
F1 F2 F3 F4
Date / Time
LipoVac 1 Schlamm As extraction is started automatically depending on the day of the
Stunde : Minute 0 0 week and the time of the day, it is absolutely necessary
Stunde : Minute 0 : 0 to set the date / time. The setting has already been made when the
system was commissioned, but should be checked and if necessary
Stunde : Minute 0 : 0
corrected at regular intervals (every 6 months).
See also the technical operating instructions OP and PLC.
F1 F2 F3 F4
Days of the week and time of the day for extraction

The days of the week and time of the day for extraction have already
been set when the system was commissioned.
Automatic extraction should be carried out once a day on all days of
the week when the kitchen is in operation (thus, when swills arise).
This means, if the kitchen is not used on Saturdays and Sundays,
extraction will take place daily from Monday to Friday. The extraction
time should fall within a period when most swills are arising (during
dishwashing operations), thus as a rule around 1:00 p.m. The grease
is to be extracted first and then the sludge, as the grease level briefly
drops after sludge extraction until waste water is once more fed into
the separator.

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Setting of the week days for extraction and the associated time of
the day for extraction is carried out separately for grease and sludge
extraction via the "TIMER“ screen (with subsequent selection via func-
tion key F2):

Use the arrow keys to scroll through the individual screens until you get to
LipoVac grease Setting the days of the week:
e.g. 2 3 4 5 6 = Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri.
(1=Sun)

and the next screen:

LipoVac grease ON Setting the time of the day: e.g. 13.00

Afterwards, continue to scroll with the arrow keys until you get to:
LipoVac sludge Setting the days of the week:
e.g. 2 3 4 5 6 = Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri.
(1=Sun)

and the next screen:

LipoVac sludge ON Setting the time of the day: e.g. 13.05

See also the technical operating instructions OP and PLC.

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Duration of extraction
The duration of the extraction for grease and sludge has already
been preset when the system was commissioned.
Automatic extraction of the grease and sludge phase depends
on the respectively prevailing operating conditions or on the pollution
load of the swills fed into the grease separator. The preset param-
eters for the extraction period of the grease and
and sludge phase are not yet optimised!

Automatic extraction must therefore be monitored during the next

days and weeks and adapted if necessary. Even after the optimisa-
tion phase, a check at regular intervals is generally necessary!

Setting of the extraction period for grease and sludge is carried out
separately via the "COUNTER“ screen (with subsequent selection via
function key F4).

Use the arrow keys to scroll through the individual screens until you get to
C11 extract 20 (= 20 seconds, preset)
grease
C12 extract 10 (= 10 seconds, preset)
sludge

See the technical operating instructions OP and PLC.

Data back-up
To complete the process, the changed parameters must be saved
from the RAM memory to the EPROM memory. Otherwise the
changed parameters will be lost after the main switch is switched off
(at the control cabinet)!

See also the technical operating instructions OP and PLC

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4.5.1. GREASE SEPARATOR - COMPLETE EVACUATION

The grease separator must be completely evacuated at 6-monthly

intervals in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance instruc-
tions.

The wet waste disposal system must also be serviced at 6-monthly

intervals. A coordination is necessary in this regard, so that both
the grease separator and the wet waste tank are evacuated prior to
maintenance. Rinsing of the entire evacuation lines which becomes
necessary after evacuation of the grease separator will then be carried
out by the wet waste disposal system service technicians to avoid any
corrosion in the lines).

4.6. CONTROL CABINET / OPERATOR PANEL

The system is equipped with an operator panel (OP) with text display
on the control cabinet.

The following functions are possible:

• Display of the current fill level of the wet waste tank in %

(0% ... 100%) on the home screen
• Display of system status and fault messages
• Switchover from automatic to manual operation
• Change of parameters (timer and counter and switching points /
limits and weekly clock and date / time) and data back-up

For a more detailed description of the individual functions see

the technical operating instructions OP and PLC.

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Regular maintenance of the system is absolutely necessary to guaran-

tee a smooth operation!

So as to uphold a continuous warranty, it is not only necessary that the

operator or the responsible utilities management carry out the inspec-
tion and maintenance work in accordance with the work sheet, but also
that the six-monthly maintenance within the guarantee period is carried
out by the HOBART after sales service or by an after sales service
authorised by HOBART.

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