Rockford Fosgate RLS-1815 Instructions for use

Regular and thorough cleaning of your separator assures maximum
operating efficiency. Here’s what you need to know:
OWNER’S
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
RLS SERIES
When to Clean Your Separator
It is time to clean your Rockford Lint Separator when you notice a gradual slow down of the xtures that are draining to the
separator. By observing the amount of lint and solids that are captured and the frequency of use, the operator should be able
to establish a cleaning cycle. Whether once a week, or once a month. A thorough and regular cleaning each time will assure
maximum operating efciency, and will extend the life of your separator.
How to Clean the Separator
1. Remove the cover attachment bolts, and remove the covers.
2. Remove any oating waste materials.
3. Remove all lter screens, and clean. DO NOT DISPOSE OF ANY WASTE INTO THE SEWER.
4. With the parts removed, scoop or pump out all remaining solids that have accumulated on the bottom of the unit.
5. Replace all parts. Call Rockford if your separator parts are in need of replacement. All parts are usually in stock and can be
shipped UPS.
6. Run enough water to the separator, to restore the trap seal.
7. Before replacing the cover, inspect the gasket. Rockford always has replacement gasket in stock.
8. Install cover, making sure all bolts are tightened evenly.
How to Replace the Gasket
1. Remove all gasket, from the underside of the cover and or from the top lip of the separator. Once removed and surface is
clean, cut the new gasket to approx. a .50" longer than needed.
2. Rockford RLS units. The gasket has a self-adhesive on one side. The adhesive side goes on the separators top lip.
Making sure to ll in corners tightly. Where the bolts come through the cover, you may pierce a hole in the gasket,
using a .50 hole punch, or similar type tool.
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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
RLS SERIES
5159 28th Avenue • Rockford, IL 61109 • 815.229.5077 800.747.5077 • Fax [phone]
www.rkfdseparators.com
1. Remove the covers and remove any loose ttings shipped inside the unit. RLS-1815 through RLS-3628 are not supplied with
outlet ttings. However tting kits in either cast iron or PVC may be ordered with the unit. The plumbing installer may
furnish own ttings as long as dimension “D” is held and not exceeded.
2. Always consider the location of the separator, for cleaning maintenance.
3. Excavation for ush with grade installation shall be free of any materials that may damage the separator and its coatings.
The separator shall be set being level and plumb, on a compacted material or full support concrete slab. Taking care not to
damage the coatings. Coat any exposed ttings with an asphalt based coating, and to any damaged areas due to handling.
4. The separators static water level (invert of the outlet line) shall be at least 6" below the bottom of any oor drain. In addition
the static water level must be below the frost line in your area. Call Rockford for any extensions that may be needed to
achieve this.
5. The equipment used to set the separator must be of adequate size capable of lifting the entire unit. Do not drag or drop the
separator into place or possible damage to the structure or its coatings may occur.
6. Connect the ttings per your local codes. Vent the inlet and outlet on all RLS units.
7. Fill the separator with clean water as soon as possible after installation.
8. Any separator installed in trafc areas, needs to be reinforced to withstand the anticipated loads.
9. Areas subject to high water tables, must consider anchoring the unit.