9
Pour the concrete in the channel trench
n
Pour equal amounts of concrete on each side of
the channel to prevent it from shifting.
n
Vibrate the concrete to avoid bubbles or voids.
Tip:
Installations in asphalt require the
same concrete encasements.
10
Clean up the installation
n
After the concrete has set for a minimum of 24 hours,
remove the Blank Grate Inserts.
n
Install the grates.
n
Ensure that the grates are securely fastened.
Note:
Follow the concrete manufacturer’s
recommendations for set-up time and loading.
Rev 1007
Part No. 1930
4
L oad Class Chart
Concrete Thickness
Rating
Traffic
Each side
Depth below
Class A
Pedestrian traffic
4"
4"
Class B
Light traffic
4"
4"
Class C
Heavy duty traffic
6"
6"
Class D
Heavy duty traffic
8"
8"
Finished installation
Channel cross-section for pour
8
Cradle the channel with concrete
n
Place concrete around base of rebar posts on each
side of the channel as well as underneath the channel
between the rebar posts.
n
Repeat concrete cradle for each pair of rebar posts.
Concrete cradle
Concrete
Form
Concrete
Expansion Joint
Blank Grate
Insert
Rebar
6” to 12”
Channel
ProFit™
Grate
Support
Concrete
Expansion
Joint
Channel
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