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NDS Dura Slope Quick Start Manual

Trench drain systems

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Gather the tools and materials
1
for the installation
Shovel
Hammer
Butyl caulk or adhesive silicone sealant
Caulking gun
Stringline
Level or laser line
Phillips screwdriver
Concrete vibrator
1 / 2
#4 rebar (
")
Tie wire and self-tapping screws
Pliers and cordless screwdriver
Caution:
Observe all safety precautions
when you are operating electrical tools
or hand tools.
Quick
Start
Guide
The following installation instruc-
tions are recommendations for
typical installations. Please refer
to project plans and specs for any
deviation to these instructions.
2
Excavate a trench for the
channels
Excavate a trench with a minimum concrete-
surround, by load class:
Class A: each side 4", depth below 4"
Class B: each side 4", depth below 4"
Class C: each side 6", depth below 6"
Class D: each side 8", depth below 8"
Note:
The channel must be recessed 1/8" for
pedestrian traffic and 1/4" for vehicular traffic.
Note:
The channel must be surrounded on all
sides by a minimum of 4" of concrete for a Class
A installation. For a complete description of
installation types, see Load Class Installation on page 4.

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Summary of Contents for NDS Dura Slope

  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide The following installation instruc- tions are recommendations for typical installations. Please refer to project plans and specs for any deviation to these instructions. Gather the tools and materials Excavate a trench for the for the installation channels Excavate a trench with a minimum concrete- Shovel surround, by load class:...
  • Page 2 Quick Start Guide Lay the channels alongside the trench Trench Start the layout at the drain outlet with the deepest (highest numbered) channel section, proceeding to the shallowest (lowest numbered) channel section. Point the arrows on each channel section towards the drain outlet. Blank Grate Note: Channel sections marked with an N are neutral non-...
  • Page 3 Quick Start Guide Snap the channel sections together in multiples of two. Offset Blank Grate Inserts Loosen the center screws on the Blank Grate Insert; slide the Insert in the direction of the male end (downstream) so it overhangs or is staggered. Align channel with Blank Grate Insert for straightness.
  • Page 4 Quick Start Guide Cradle the channel with concrete Expansion Joint Blank Grate Insert Concrete Form Place concrete around base of rebar posts on each side of the channel as well as underneath the channel between the rebar posts. Rebar Repeat concrete cradle for each pair of rebar posts. ProFit™...