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.

Please view all of the instructions and details before proceeding. Study the detail closely as it shows the exact placement order of all components.

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.

OPEN FLAMES
Avoid direct open flames or heat on the fiberglass liner.
Place a damp cloth on the liner if welding or soldering in close proximity



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.


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.

Do not allow over-flash of concrete on the top edge of the frame.


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.

To avoid possible flexing of the cover & frame under load, be sure that each adjustor is secure and sharing its part of the load.






Cover Placement

The pit cover is reversible to accept two styles of flooring material. Choose the side that matches the flooring material used.
The border frame around the cover has a set of grooves along its edges to allow for easy removal. To remove, place a flat prying device between the cover and frame, catch the groove and lift.

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.

Cutting Covers

Aluminum covers:
If the cover is to be cut, use a 42 to 72 tooh carbide curcular saw blade designed to cut aluminum. Spray the saw blade with a lubricant to prevent clogging.
TAKE CARE!!

Steel Covers:
Covers can best be cut to size with a plasma cutter. Avoid prolonged heat to the aluminum edge frame.

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.

Remove the 7/16" bolt on the underside of each end and the member will drop out.

Craigg Mfg Corp - Product Listing


Craigg Manufacturing Corp.
76 West Main Street
Reinholds, PA 17569

Tel: 717-733-1412
Fax: 717-733-6132
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Design technology with quick installation in mind
is the focus of our unique and popular products.

Options available

Cover Styles
two-piece covers
partial covers
cover supports
two-part frames.


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