Rockford Fosgate SD-18 Operating manual

Regular and thorough cleaning of your separator assures maximum
operating efficiency. Here’s what you need to know:
OWNER’S
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
SD SERIES
When to Clean Your Separator
It is time to clean your Rockford Separator when you notice a gradual slow down of the unit draining. With normal use, you
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 Your Separator
1. Remove all grates to gain full access to the internal parts of the separator.
2. Remove all parts, and clean. Pump out the entire unit, removing all oily waste and sediment that will accumulate on the
bottom. DO NOT DISPOSE OF INTO THE SEWER.
3. Replace all parts. Call rockford if your separator parts are in need of replacement. All parts are usually in stock.
4. Run enough water to the separator, to restore the trap seal.
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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
SD SERIES
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1. Remove the covers and remove any loose ttings (if any) that were shipped inside.
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 of 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 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.
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.
“P” Trap may be required by local
codes or if Xdimension is too great.
Vent inlet line and outlet line.
“P” Trap may be required by local codes
or if Adimension is too great. Vent
outlet line and body, vent inlet line.
Install according to local codes.
Dimension Amust be specified at time or order. If not, bolt on extensions
are available to meet your requirements.
Clean out or vent
Outlet tee can be turned
90° in either direction.
On-the-floor installation
reduces cost.
Clean out or vent
Vent
X
XC
Install unit as close to
fixture as possible.
Install unit as close to
fixture as possible.
On-the-floor installation – GSeries
Flush-with-floor installation – GF &GFE Series with body vent
Vent
Vent
C
A