Installation Guidance

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The information on this page should be considered as general advice only.

ACO offers this guidance in good faith and if in doubt, engineering advice should be sought.

[/vc_column_text][vcex_button url=”/contact-us/” font_padding=”top:10|right:10|bottom:10|left:10″ font_size=”15″ css_wrap=”.vc_custom_1716945689586{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}” title=”Enquire now” margin=”top:-“]Enquire now[/vcex_button][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1625014129104{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]Typical installation drawings[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion shape=”square” gap=”10″ active_section=”100″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”KlassikDrain (with removable grates)” tab_id=”klassikdrain”][vc_column_text]

System	AS 3996	Pavers haunch to top		Asphalt haunch to top
K50 (Gal rail)	Class A-B	-	-	-	-
K50 (Gal rail)	Class C-D	-	-	-	-
KS50 (S/S rail)	Class A-B	-	-	-	-
KS50 (S/S rail)	Class C-D	-	-	-	-
K100 (Gal rail)	Class A-B
K100 (Gal rail)	Class C-D
KS100 (S/S rail)	Class A-B
KS100 (S/S rail)	Class C-D
K200 (Gal rail)	Class A-B
K200 (Gal rail)	Class C-D
KS200 (S/S rail)	Class A-B
KS200 (S/S rail)	Class C-D
K300 (Gal rail)	Class A-B
K300 (Gal rail)	Class C-D
KS300 (S/S rail)	Class A-B
KS300 (S/S rail)	Class C-D

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Brickslot (with slotted tops)” tab_id=”brickslot”][vc_column_text]

Brickslot	System	Nominal wheel load
Brickslot 100	K100 (Gal rail)	2,670kg
Brickslot 100	K100 (Gal rail)	8,000kg
Brickslot 100	KS100 (S/S rail)	2,670kg
Brickslot 100	KS100 (S/S rail)	8,000kg
Brickslot 100	H100K (Gal rail)	2,670kg
Brickslot 100	H100K (Gal rail)	8,000kg
Brickslot 100	H100KS (S/S rail)	2,670kg
Brickslot 100	H100KS (S/S rail)	8,000kg
Double Brickslot 100	K100 (Gal rail)	2,670kg
Double Brickslot 100	K100 (Gal rail)	8,000kg
Double Brickslot 100	KS100 (S/S rail)	2,670kg
Double Brickslot 100	KS100 (S/S rail)	8,000kg
Double Brickslot 100	H100K (Gal rail)	2,670kg
Double Brickslot 100	H100K (Gal rail)	8,000kg
Double Brickslot 100	H100KS (S/S rail)	2,670kg
Double Brickslot 100	H100KS (S/S rail)	8,000kg
Twinslot 200	K200 (Gal rail)	2,670kg
Twinslot 200	K200 (Gal rail)	8,000kg
Twinslot 200	KS200 (S/S rail)	2,670kg
Twinslot 200	KS200 (S/S rail)	8,000kg
Twinslot 200	H200K (Gal rail)	2,670kg
Twinslot 200	H200K (Gal rail)	8,000kg
Twinslot 200	H200KS (S/S rail)	2,670kg
Twinslot 200	H200KS (S/S rail)	8,000kg
Double Brickslot 200	K200 (Gal rail)	2,670kg
Double Brickslot 200	K200 (Gal rail)	8,000kg
Double Brickslot 200	KS200 (S/S rail)	2,670kg
Double Brickslot 200	KS200 (S/S rail)	8,000kg
Double Brickslot 200	H200K (Gal rail)	2,670kg
Double Brickslot 200	H200K (Gal rail)	8,000kg
Double Brickslot 200	H200KS (S/S rail)	2,670kg
Double Brickslot 200	H200KS (S/S rail)	8,000kg

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System	AS 3996	Grass haunch to top		Pavers pavers to edge		Pavers haunch to top		Asphalt sloped haunch		Asphalt haunch to top		Concrete haunch to top
H200K Gal rail	Class A-B
H200K Gal rail	Class C-D
K200 (Gal rail)	Class A-B
K200 (Gal rail)	Class C-D
KS200 (S/S rail)	Class A-B
KS200 (S/S rail)	Class C-D

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System	AS 3996	Grass haunch to top
S100K	Class C-D	-	-
S100K	Class E-G	-	-
S200K	Class C-D	-	-
S200K	Class E-G	-	-
S300K	Class C-D	-	-
S300K	Class E-G	-	-

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”SlabDrain (shallow depth)” tab_id=”slabdrain”][vc_column_text]

System	AS 3996	Grass haunch to top		Pavers pavers to edge		Pavers haunch to top		Asphalt sloped haunch		Asphalt haunch to top		Concrete haunch to top
H100K Gal rail	Class A-B
H100K Gal rail	Class C-D
H200K Gal rail	Class A-B
H200K Gal rail	Class C-D
H300K Gal rail	Class A-B
H300K Gal rail	Class C-D
H100KS S/S rail	Class A-B
H100KS S/S rail	Class C-D
H200KS S/S rail	Class A-B
H200KS S/S rail	Class C-D
H300KS S/S rail	Class A-B
H300KS S/S rail	Class C-D
H100SK DI rail	Class C-D
H100SK DI rail	Class E-G
H200SK DI rail	Class C-D
H200SK DI rail	Class E-G
H300SK DI rail	Class C-D
H300SK DI rail	Class E-G

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System	Nominal wheel load	Grass haunch to top		Pavers paver to edge		Pavers haunch to top		Asphalt haunch to top		Concrete haunch to top
Pit with Stainless 5 Star Heelsafe® Anti-Slip grate	330kg
Pit with Galvanised Heelguard grate or Galvanised Transverse grate	2670kg
Pit with Galvanised Transverse grate	5000kg

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System (AS 3996)	Pavers 1 pavers to edge		Pavers 2 haunch to top		Asphalt 1 sloped haunch		Asphalt 2 haunch to top		Concrete haunch to top
TD200 (Load Class D)
TD300 (Load Class D)

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System (AS 3996)	Pavers 1 pavers to edge		Pavers 2 haunch to top
QK100 (Load Class D)	-	-	-	-
QK200SF (Load Class D)	-	-	-	-
QK200SM (Load Class D)	-	-	-	-
QK200B (Load Class D)	-	-	-	-

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System (AS 3996)	Pavers 1 pavers to edge		Pavers 2 haunch to top		Asphalt 1 sloped haunch		Asphalt 2 haunch to top		Concrete haunch to top
RD200V (Class D)
RD200V (Class G)

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System (AS 3996)	Pavers 1 pavers to edge		Pavers 2 haunch to top		Asphalt 1 sloped haunch
Qmax 225/300/350 (Class D)	-	-	-	-	-	-
Qmax 225/300/350 (Class G)	-	-	-	-	-	-
Qmax 365/465/600 (Class D)	-	-	-	-	-	-
Qmax 365/465/600 (Class G)	-	-	-	-	-

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”DriveDrain^®” tab_id=”drivedrain”][vc_single_image image=”27282″ css=”.vc_custom_1731557457321{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731557482328{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]

Prepare a trench 200mm wide by 200mm deep. Fix a line along the trench at required finished height. Lay a bed of good quality concrete in the trench.
Knock out the preformed outlet in the base of the channel or sump unit or fit a spigot stop end.
Position outlet channel or sump unit in the concrete bed and ensure it is level. Connect to the drain or soakaway.
Lay the remaining channels starting at the water outlet point. Hold each channel horizontally when lowering into the interlocking joint. Fit end caps.
Position grates and surround channels with concrete haunching. Paving bricks should be laid in a bed of mortar.
Ensure the finished paving is 2-3 mm higher than the grates to assist drainage into the channel.

If required, ACO strongly recommends wet cutting, wet drilling and/or wet grinding of polymer concrete products in a well ventilated area with the use of personal protective equipment (including masks).[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”HomeDrain^® Pits” tab_id=”homedrain”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731558155136{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]

Plastic Sumps

Excavate a hole to the required depth
Cut sump with sharp knife or hacksaw to fit drainage pipe
Position sump on sand bed or mortar.
Connect the drain pipework to sump
Backfill and make good surrounding area.

‘Polycrete’ Sumps

1. Excavate a hole to the required depth.
2. For pipe entry or exit, cut a hole of the required diameter in the plastic insert
3. Lay the sump on sand bed or concrete if sump will be exposed to vehicular traffic
4. Connect drainage pipework to sump and seal joint.
5. Backfill and make good surrounding area.If required, ACO strongly recommends wet cutting, wet drilling and/or wet grinding of polymer concrete products in a well ventilated area with the use of personal protective equipment (including masks).

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”HexaLine 100″ tab_id=”hexaline”][vc_single_image image=”27289″ css=”.vc_custom_1731558421591{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731558450278{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]1. Excavate area to accommodate trench drain and 100 mm concrete surround.
2. Rough in 75 mm or 100 mm outlet pipe, compact excavation base and lay 100 mm deep concrete bed.
3. Knockout channel base for outlet.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”27290″ css=”.vc_custom_1731558476951{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731558487822{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]4. Lay channels working away from outlet, channels slide-fit together.
5. Pour 100 mm concrete around channel sides allowing for pavement detail.
6. Finish pavement, pavers must be 3 mm higher than the grate.

For pedestrian only applications, trench drain can be set directly on well compacted soil. For driveway applications, trench drain MUST be surrounded 100 mm of concrete.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”DrainLine 100″ tab_id=”drainline”][vc_single_image image=”27287″ css=”.vc_custom_1731558279320{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731558287975{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]1. Excavate area to accommodate trench drain and 100 mm concrete surround.
2. Pour concrete bed 300 mm wide by 100 mm deep; keep outlet pipe clean.
3. Lay channels starting at outlet. Set a string line at required height to ensure level. Seal joints if required.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”27288″ css=”.vc_custom_1731558352838{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731558306214{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]4. Fit end caps and insert grates. To keep concrete from getting onto grates or seam, protect grates with plastic.
5. Install pavers or finish pavement surround to required level, 3 mm above grate.
6. Clean away debris, remove protective plastic.

For driveway applications, trench drain must be surrounded by 100 mm of concrete.

If required, ACO strongly recommends wet cutting, wet drilling and/or wet grinding of polymer concrete products in a well ventilated area with the use of personal protective equipment (including masks).[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1625014296051{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]Site specific topics
[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion shape=”square” gap=”10″ active_section=”100″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Site installation manual” tab_id=”install-manual”][vc_column_text]To download our Site Installation Manual, please click on the link below

Site Installation Manual

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Specification design brief” tab_id=”spec-design”][vc_column_text]To download our Specification Design Brief, please click on the link below

Key Design Requirements – Engineer’s Briefing Document

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Installation device & template” tab_id=”device”][vc_column_text]Installation devices are used to align channels to create a complete trench run. Once the installation is complete using these devices the concrete is poured around the device and channels. Installation devices allow a single concrete pour.


For 100mm wide channels Part Number - 97477	For 200mm wide channels Part Number - 97478	For 300mm wide channels Part Number - 97479

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Site fabrication” tab_id=”site-fabrication”][vc_column_text]On-site fabrications are required whenever a trench is to form a corner or junction. All half metre polymer concrete channels have drill-out details on the side to aid the formation of corners and T junctions but all channels can be cut and fabricated to create the desired layout.

ACO strongly recommends wet cutting, wet drilling and/or wet grinding of polymer concrete products in a well ventilated area with the use of personal protective equipment (including masks).

T junctions

T junctions are when an opening is cut into the side of one channel and another channel is butted up to this opening.

site fabrication [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Lockable ‘boltless’ grates” tab_id=”lockable”][vc_column_text]DrainLok – barless and boltless locking system
Compatible with KlassikDrain & SlabDrain Grates.

Fast locking device removes the need for bars and bolts and improves the channels hydraulic capacity. The DrainLok mechanism simply clips into the channel edge rail for quick installation.

ACO’s DrainLok grates are fitted with anti–shunt lugs that restrict grate movement when installed, improving durability and longevity of the system.[/vc_column_text][vcex_image width=”100%” img_size=”full” overlay_style=”” image_id=”13141″ css=”.vc_custom_1625015528938{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;border-bottom-color: #b2b2b2 !important;}”][vcex_divider color=”#c1c1c1″ height=”1″ margin=”top:0|bottom:20″][vc_column_text]QuickLok – boltless locking system
Compatible with KlassikDrain & SlabDrain Grates.

Comprises a spigot fitted onto the grate and a removable QuickLok bar in the channel, the QuickLok system locks the grate to the channel by aligning the spigot over the bar and applying pressure until they ‘snap’ together.

With no loose bolts or bars, QuickLok provides a secure boltless lock that is still easy to remove for maintenance and cleaning. This saves time and money during installation.[/vc_column_text][vcex_image width=”100%” overlay_style=”” image_id=”13143″ css=”.vc_custom_1625015637210{margin-bottom: 20px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;border-bottom-color: #e2e2e2 !important;}”][vcex_divider color=”#c1c1c1″ height=”1″ margin=”top:0|bottom:20″][vc_column_text]PowerLok – barless and boltless locking system
Compatible with PowerDrain & SlabDrain Grates.

Fast locking device removes the need for bars and bolts and improves the channels hydraulic capacity. The PowerLok mechanism simply clips into the channel edge rail for quick installation.

ACO’s ductile iron edge rails have anti–shunt lugs that restrict grate movement improving durability and longevity of the system.[/vc_column_text][vcex_image width=”100%” overlay_style=”” image_id=”13145″][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How to Video: Channel Setup Using Installation Devices” tab_id=”video1″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How to Video: How to Install In Line Pit Extension Riser” tab_id=”video2″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How to Video: How to Fit PVC Pipe to In Line Pit” tab_id=”video3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Polycrete^® Channels” tab_id=”polycrete-channels”][vc_column_text]

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