
VGS Oily Water Separator Technical Manual
Version: OWS-July 2008 30 July 2008 Page 3
This Technical Manual has been produced to aid designers, engineers, plumbers and
regulatory authorities in the identification, selection, installation & maintenance of the Vertical
Gravity Separator (VGS)
Contents
Introduction
Product overview ............................................................................ 4
Features & Benefits ........................................................................ 4
Approvals........................................................................................ 5
The Technology
Principle of Operation ..................................................................... 6
VGS Options
Flow Rates...................................................................................... 7
Material ........................................................................................... 7
Mounting ......................................................................................... 7
Oil Level Control ............................................................................. 7
Pumps............................................................................................. 7
Electric Motor.................................................................................. 7
Control Panels ................................................................................ 7
Pump Types for VGS Systems....................................................... 8
VSG Specifications......................................................................... 9
VGS Coding.................................................................................... 10
Compliance Plate Details ............................................................... 11
Dimensions - Free Standing, Polyethylene .................................... 12
- Stand Mounted, Polyethylene ................................... 13
- Free Standing, 304 Stainless Steel........................... 14
Installation
Location .......................................................................................... 15
Assembly ........................................................................................ 15
Pipe Connections ........................................................................... 16
Sewer Connections ........................................................................ 17
Electrical Connections .................................................................... 17
Typical Installation Schematic ........................................................ 18
Commissioning
Pre-Set Oil Level Models................................................................ 19
Adjustable Oil Level Models ........................................................... 19
Maintenance ............................................................................... 20
Maintenance Schedule ................................................................... 21
Trouble Shooting ..................................................................... 22
Warranty .........................................................................23
Apendix A.......................................................................24
Apendix .......................................................................25