Grease Trap Installation Checklist
1. Pre-Installation Planning
• ■ Confirm local municipal regulations and approval requirements.
• ■ Select correct grease trap capacity based on kitchen load and flow rate.
• ■ Choose appropriate type (Under-sink / In-ground / Automatic unit).
• ■ Verify installation space and maintenance access.
• ■ Ensure gravity flow feasibility.
2. Location Selection
• ■ Install close to kitchen fixtures.
• ■ Connect only kitchen wastewater lines (no toilets/rainwater).
• ■ Ensure proper ventilation.
• ■ Provide easy access for cleaning and inspection.
3. Excavation (For In-Ground Units)
• ■ Mark pipe alignment before excavation.
• ■ Excavate pit with 150mm clearance around unit.
• ■ Provide minimum 100mm PCC base.
• ■ Check proper leveling before placement.
4. Plumbing Connections
• ■ Maintain inlet pipe slope (minimum 1:40).
• ■ Ensure proper outlet gradient.
• ■ Install vent pipe.
• ■ Seal joints properly and test for leakage.
• ■ Install sampling chamber if required.
5. Structural Installation
• ■ Place trap on level base.
• ■ Align inlet and outlet correctly.
• ■ Backfill with sand or PCC as specified.
• ■ Install load-bearing cover if required.
• ■ Ensure airtight lid.
6. Testing & Commissioning
• ■ Fill trap with water before first use.
• ■ Conduct water flow test.
• ■ Check for leaks.
• ■ Verify grease separation performance.
• ■ Record installation details.
7. Electrical (For Automatic Units)
• ■ Provide dedicated power supply.
• ■ Ensure proper earthing.
• ■ Test control panel and auto skim function.
8. Maintenance Setup
• ■ Prepare cleaning schedule (7–30 days depending on load).
• ■ Assign responsible maintenance person.
• ■ Maintain grease disposal logbook.
• ■ Arrange authorized waste disposal.