GREASE INTERCEPTOR

INSTALLATION POLICY AND PROCEDURE

GENERAL INSTALLATION POLICY INFORMATION

The policy contained herein describes specific policy information and purchaser
requirements for grease interceptors. Other Jensen Precast company policies, including
shipping, terms and conditions, ordering instructions, and others also apply. Contact
Jensen Precast for complete information.

In general, Jensen Precast provides delivery and setting of the interceptor and sealing
of the tank components in accordance with the provisions of this policy. In a situation
where our truck cranes cannot set the tank(s) for whatever reason, we will provide a
representative to supervise in the proper setting of the interceptor and then seal the
components as specified herein.

Jensen Precast accepts responsibility for proper setting, assembly, and sealing of the
tank when installed or supervised by Jensen Precast or an authorized representative. A
A grease interceptor handled, moved, or installed without Jensen Precast supervision,
nullifies the responsibility of Jensen Precast.

NOTE: Failure to follow proper installation procedures may result in structural

damage to the system or compromise its functional design.

EXCAVATION AND SITE PREPARATION

The grease interceptor must be set on a properly prepared base to insure against
movement of either the tank or the inlet and outlet lines. The excavation shall be the
proper width and length to accept the model selected and shall have enough extra width
and length to allow for safe installation and sealing of the components. Suitable native
soil or sub-base shall be prepared to handle anticipated loads.The excavation shall be
bedded with suitable granular material and shall be compacted to 90% maximum dry
density, or to the requirements of the project geotechnical engineer. The bottom of the
excavation shall be graded level.

On battery tank systems with capacities in excess of 5,000 gallons, redwood grade
boards shall be used to insure a level and stable tank joint. A minimum of two 2" x 6"
grade boards, laid flat, running the full length of the main tank directly under the outside
walls shall be used. The top of compacted fill material shall match top of redwood grade
boards prior to setting the tank(s).
The owner, customer, contractor, or others shall be responsible for the following:

1. Providing a properly prepared, sized, and graded excavation.

2. Providing job site safety, shoring, water and or flotation control.

3. Providing base preparation, compaction and grading.

4. Supplying and installing redwood grade boards under battery interceptors.

5. Completing the entire installation and all other site work not specified herein.

SETTING AND INSTALLATION

Jensen Precast requires assistance from the customer or contractor in setting, sealing,
and placing the tank (generally one or two laborers). Access and setting location for our
boom truck or other equipment must be acceptable to our driver or representative.
Tanks 4000 gallons and larger require extreme caution due to the weight of the product.
There may be situations where an outside crane may be needed to set the product.
Contact Jensen Precast for details.

Since site conditions, products, and delivery equipment vary tremendously, the logistics
must be carefully considered to determine the best possible approach for setting,
including but not limited to:

1. The capacity of the Jensen Precast boom truck (truck crane) to be used.

2. The maximum product weight relative to the setting distance from the center
of the crane to the center of the excavation which cannot exceed our truck
crane's rated capacity.

3. The type of terrain, site slope, and ground conditions for outrigger footing.

4. The access route for boom truck or other equipment.

5. The overhead restrictions and other physical constraints.

ANY of the above could prevent Jensen Precast from setting the interceptor.

NOTE: If for any reason Jensen Precast cannot set the interceptor, Jensen
Precast will not be responsible or charged for setting by any other means.

The owner, customer, contractor, or others shall be responsible for the following:

1. Finished grading, leveling and positioning of interceptor, and access openings.

2. Grouting, sealing, setting and adjusting of grade rings, risers, frames, covers, and all
other hardware and appurtenances.

3. Supplying and installing inlet and outlet pipes.

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4. Sealing above the top of the tank.

Any and all permits, licenses, tests, or approvals from any administrative authority, etc.
that are required for installation of the grease interceptor.

VENTILATION

The grease interceptor is vented as prescribed by the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
unless local regulations supercede. The tank is provided with inlet & outlet tee’s which
allow gases to escape the tank atmosphere into the building plumbing / ventilation
system. Failure to provide proper ventilation for the tank could result in an odor problem
or in extreme cases siphoning into the sewer. Please consult the Uniform Plumbing
Code and local regualtions for additional information.

TANK SEALING (BATTERY TANKS)

Jensen Precast will seal the tank only. The tank must be dry in order for the sealant to
bond properly to the concrete. Once applied, the sealant must cure for a period of 24
hours before water testing. Jensen Precast is not resonsible for grouting or sealing of
grade rings, risers, frames, and covers.

WATERTIGHT TESTING POLICY AND PROCEDURE

The tank must be tested to insure that the system as a whole is watertight. Watertight
testing must be completed and approved after installation, but before the tank is put into
service. All tanks of 2000 gallon capacity or greater and all battery tanks must be
backfilled to the outlet pipe when water testing to levels up to the underside of the top
slab. Backfilling is required on the larger tanks to support sidewalls. Warning: Water
testing tanks with a liquid capacity of 2000 gallons or greater without backfilling
could result in structural damage. If water testing above the top of any tank is
required, please contact Jensen Precast.

WATER TESTING
Jensen Precast’s standard tanks are designed to be watertight below the liquid
operational level (invert of outlet pipe). The tank shall be filled to the operational liquid
level with water and allowed to stand to achieve complete concrete absorption, then
refilled to the same level. Once refilled, there shall be no measurable liquid loss in the
following hour. (Ref. ASTM C-1227-02b 9.2.2) For areas requiring prevention of
infiltration above the operational level, a tank with a sealed lid is required. Contact
Jensen Precast for more details.

The owner, customer, contractor, or others shall be solely responsible for the following:

1. Conducting and approval of the water test.

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2. Providing water and means to pump or evacuate water for testing or any
subsequent retesting.

3. Sealing or testing grade rings, risers, covers, other openings, etc.

4. Any required sealing and testing of inlet and outlet pipelines.

Warning: Water tests conducted above the lid of the tank may have structrual
implications. Any water test conducted 2 feet above the top slab of the tank
could exceed the structural design of the tank. Contact Jensen Precast for
complete details.

VACUUM TESTING

As an alternative to water testing, the contractor or customer may conduct a vacuum

test to insure water tightness.

Vacuum testing methods should be approved and supervised by Jensen Precast. A

vacuum test must be performed before the tank is backfilled. Vacuum testing a tank
that has been backfilled could have structural ramifications.

Seal the empty tank and apply a vacuum of 4 in. (100 mm) of mercury. Hold the
vacuum for 2 minutes. There should be no more than a 10% loss in vacuum at the end
of 2 minutes. (Ref ASTM C-1227-02b 9.2.1)

The owner, customer, contractor, or others shall be responsible for the following:

1. Conducting and approving the vaccum test.

2. Providing a vacuum pump for testing or any subsequent retesting.

3. Sealing or testing grade rings, risers, covers, other openings, etc.

4. Any required sealing and testing of inlet and outlet pipelines.

PRE-TEST INSPECTION

Before any applicable tests are performed and before the tank is placed into service, a
visual inspection is to be performed to insure that the tank is free of trash and debris
that could prevent the tank from functioning properly. All foreign objects such as rocks,
trash, tools, construction materials, etc left inside the tank from the installation process
should be removed at this time.

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PRECAUTIONARY NOTE

Interceptors, utility vaults, manholes, septic tanks, and other similar type enclosures are
confined spaces and entry is not recommended as the atmosphere may be hazardous.
If entry is necessary, enter only with the proper equipment and follow O.S.H.A. confined
space entry procedures.

Jensen Precast recommends that all applicable O.S.H.A. recommendations are read
and followed, including the current section on confined spaces and “Permit Required
Confined Space”.

This warning is presented for precautionary safety advise only. Owners, users,
installers, contractors, etc. are responsible for safety on the job and O.S.H.A.
compliance.

ACCEPTANCE

Jensen Precast's reponsibility for the grease interceptor installation and sealing shall be
considered finished and accepted once any of the following occurs:

1. The owner, contractor, customer, or engineer accepts the system.

2. A water or vacuum water tightness test has been completed and

satisfactorily passed.

3. The tank has been covered or backfilled.

4. The grease interceptor has been placed in service.

5. The safety conditions on the job site are not acceptable to

Jensen Precast or its authorized representative.

6. Failure or gross neglect in following the instructions contained herein.

BACKFILLING

Failure to comply with proper backfill procedures could result in structural damage or
leakage from pipe connections, or tank, due to settling, point loading, inpacting, etc.
Backfill shall be suitable material and shall be laid in lifts and adequately compacted
from bottom to top to prevent movement or settling under the pipe or fittings.

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JENSEN PRECAST GREASE INTERCEPTOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

There are no moving or mechanical parts in a grease interceptor, so there is nothing

that needs to be done operationally once the unit has been installed and hooked up.
There is, however, a very important maintenance function that must be performed
periodically to insure efficient operation of the interceptor.

Grease intereptors must be cleaned regularly. The frequency of grease removal is

dependent upon the capacity of the Interceptor and the quanity of grease in the waste
water. Grease interceptor maintenance is best done by completely removing all
materials and water that accumulate between cleanings. The removal and disposal of
this material should be done by a professional pumping contractor that is trained and
licensed in this field of expertise.The frequency of cleaning is dependent on the loading.
The more solids and grease discharged to a grease interceptor, the more frequently it
needs cleaning. Grease intercpetor cleaning will range somewhere from 30 days to
every 6 months. On a new installation the first cleaning should be done at 30 days to
help establish the cleaning frequency. If cleaning is needed more frequently than every
thirty days, the grease interceptor is probably too small. Oversizing the size of the
interceptor can reduce the required cleaning frequency. The frequency of cleaning at
any given installation can best be determined by experience based on observation.
Generally, cleaning should be done when 50% of the grease retention capacity has
been reached. This level can be determined by removing the inlet side manhole cover,
and using a probe, determing the depth of grease build up and comparing it to the depth
of the bottom of the baffle inlet pipe fitting.

Regular cleaning at prescriped intervals is necessary to maintain the efficiency of an

interceptor. After the accumulated grease and waste material have been removed, the
interceptor should be checked thoroughly to make certain that the inlet, outlet and air
relief ports are clear of obstructions. Backups prior to scheduled maintenace intervals
indicate a clogged system, which could result in surcharge. Also, the performance of the
interceptor becomes impaired as grease and other materials accumulate because of
reduced retention time, resulting from less interceptor volume. The maintenance
frequency should be reevaluated on any system that has clogged. Changes in effluent
input quanity and quality are not unusual in comercial and institutional installations.
Consequently, reevaluations of maintenance frequencies are common practice for the
pretreatment of grease-laden wastewater.

Disposal of Intercepted Materials: Grease and other waste matter that has been
removed from the interceptor should not be introduced into any drain, sewer, stormdrain
or natural body of water. All material should be disposed of according to local
regulations. Contact your city official for information.

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