Zurn Z-1176 Hair Interceptor, 1-1/2" Slip Joint Elbow Inlet

the zurn z-1176 hair interceptor is designed to retain the hair from beauty shops, hospitals or wherever hair cloggingof the water system is a problem. the removable perforated stainless steel basket retains the accumulating hair before itcan pass through to the sanitary sewer system.the waste water flows from the inlet piping into the perforated basket, passing through the perforations in the basket,into the main body chamber, then exits the main body chamber into the sanitary drain system.cleaning should be done on a regular basis, either before or after the basket becomes clogged. unscrew and removethe bronze, countersunk, flanged cleanout cover, gasket and perforated basket. Remove the accumulated hair andreinstall the basket, gasket and cleanout cover in the body and tighten cover. Efficiency of operation is directly relatedto the level of maintenance.