Manufactured in-floor access pits
Installation Instructions for model ADF
The ADF is the ADJUSTABLE FRAME and COVER unit designed to be used with on-site constructed access pits.
There is no need to establish the exact finish floor grade for leveling the frame at the time the liner is set.
The adjustable cover assembly will do this later when the floor is poured.
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Please view all of the instructions and details before proceeding. Study the detail closely as it shows the exact placement order of all components. |
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Start by: Setting the Forming Support Tabs on the Frame Assembly over the poured or concrete pit by centering it over a wood formed pit. Bend tabs down to old in place as noted on the installation detail. |
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OPEN FLAMES |
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Backfill around the liner using a hand shovel with modified gravel or sand, leaving the concrete anchors
exposed. The concrete reinforcing anchor must be solidly cast into the concrete. Level the aluminum frame with the adjustor nuts to bring the top of the frame level & even with the top of the floor line when poured. |
| Before pouring the concrete floor, coat the sides of the aluminum frame with a form release agent, cooking spray
or light grease. The frame will be raised later to align with the flooring material. |
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Pour concrete and trowel finish flush along the top edge of the frame. Use the top edge of the frame as a guide for the finishing tool to achieve a perfect edge.
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| After the floor is cured, turn the 11/16" adjustor nuts (one turn on each nut at a time) to evenly raise the
frame out of concrete until you achieve the proper needed offset to match your chosen flooring material. Lock the jam nut on the underside.
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Cover Placement The pit cover is reversible to accept two styles of flooring material. Choose the side that matches the flooring
material used. |
Cover Wobble If the cover develops a wobble when put in place, adjust the opposite corners of the frame slightly (up on one corner and down on the lther...) until the wobble is eliminated. |
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Cutting Covers Aluminum covers: |
Cover Stops If the cover was decreased in size by cutting or sent as a partial cover, a set of cover stops must be secured to the lower frame to prevent the cover from moving or falling into the pit. Cross Support Member If the pit has a cross support member used for a two-piece, -two-part, or partial cover, the cross member can
be temporarily removed. |
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