babcockdavis GRATEdesign Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual Download Page 1

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Rev Jun/2021

 

 

Installation, Operation 

 

+ Maintenance Manual

 

 

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Great Products. Better Partners. 

Babcock-Davis is a leader in roof hatches, smoke vents and safety railings for the commercial roofing market. We also manufacture architectural 
access and safety-related building products for commercial structures. Babcock-Davis provides local connections through a broad distribution 
network to accelerate and simplify the building process for contractors and building owners, offering hassle-free services including access to 
technical experts, REVIT tools for BIM, HPDs for LEED v4, 3-part specifications and AIA-accredited continuing education courses. 
 

GRATEdesign, MATdesign, QuietFLEX 

Tapered Angled Aluminum Frames 

Models: BFD74LBM, BFD38LBM, BFQ38LBM, BFR34LBM 

 

 

GRATEdesign Rigid Grille is sturdy and offers design flexibility and is 
effective in any type of high-traffic entrance. 
 

 
GRATEdesign roll-up grille is constructed of hollow extrusion rails 

joined by low-density polyethylene (LDPE) hinge. The cushion retained 

in the captive aluminum tread port, along with drainage holes, allows 

debris and moisture to flow through the grate. 

 

 

MATdesign Roll-Up Mat is engineered with aluminum rails, ball and 

socket aluminum hinges and drain holes to allow debris and moisture 

to flow through  

     the mat. 

 
 
QuietFLEX roll-up mat is constructed of LDPE hinges to reduce traffic 
noise. The lightweight aluminum rails make this mat easy to roll back 
for routine maintenance. 
 
 
 

Introd Safety 

Please read the complete instructions carefully before beginning any work. To 
ensure proper installation and performance of the product, the following actions 
must be completed by the installing contractor. Failure to do so will affect product 
warranty

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 Improper selection, installation, or use can cause personal injury or property 

damage. It is solely the responsibility of the user, through its own analysis to select products suitable for their 
specific application requirements, ensure they are properly maintained, and limit their use to its intended 
purpose. Follow proper local, state and federal regulations for proper installation and operation requirements. 

Summary of Contents for GRATEdesign

Page 1: ...ethylene LDPE hinge The cushion retained in the captive aluminum tread port along with drainage holes allows debris and moisture to flow through the grate MATdesign Roll Up Mat is engineered with aluminum rails ball and socket aluminum hinges and drain holes to allow debris and moisture to flow through the mat QuietFLEX roll up mat is constructed of LDPE hinges to reduce traffic noise The lightwei...

Page 2: ...cts without reporting damage you waive your right to a freight claim and will be responsible for their replacement cost Read the instructions thoroughly before beginning installation Tool List Level Marking Pen Drill and 1 4 Drill Bit Screwdriver Phillips Wrench Adjustable Silicone caulk Caulk gun Utility Knife Pry Bar Clean up tools see section on Cleaning the Treads INSTALLATION INSTALL THE FRAM...

Page 3: ... the recess to protect the edges of the frame until it is time to install the grilles Wait to install the mats grilles until the building is ready for use INSTALL THE DRAIN PAN Optional 1 Use a caulk gun to apply adhesive to the recessed surface medium 2 Place pre cut drain pan sheets into recess Apply pressure to all areas of the pan to aid in bonding 3 Apply a silicone caulk bead to all drain pa...

Page 4: ...e is critical to the long term safety and performance of the mat grille Remove the mat grille and clean the recess periodically to prevent the surface from becoming uneven Debris build up within the recess could lead to deflection in the grille and may possibly cause tripping hazards Lifting hooks are not required to remove the grille mat If necessary use a screwdriver or pry bar to assist in remo...

Page 5: ...k use a spot remover o We recommend a dry system because it reduces solid build up won t leave floors wet and slippery and there is no risk in damaging the carpet from dye bleeding For most spills such as coffee tea pet stains etc a dry soil extractor works best o Wet cleaning methods including aerosols foams hot water extraction or shampoo will work but sometimes they leave sticky detergent resid...

Page 6: ... courses Serrated Aluminum Mats and Grilles Clean the treads with a vacuum or broom first and then mop the treads with standard floor cleaner Stainless Steel Grilles Surface wires can be cleaned with a non ferrous cleaner such as 3M s Scotch Brite Do not use steel wool or abrasive pads The steel in these products will embed in the wires and subsequently rust Vinyl Abrasive Tread Clean the vinyl ab...

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