Tech Manual - Drainage Solutions, Inc.

TECHNICAL MANUAL
EXTERIOR DRAINAGE PRODUCTS
Adapters and Grates — Step-by-Step Installation
Adapters and
grates are available
in many sizes and
connect to 3", 4",
6" or 8" sewer and
drain pipe and fittings
or corrugated
pipe. They may be
used with catch
basins to complete
a drainage system.
1. Locate low spots or any area where excess water
will accumulate.
2. Use in areas where no sump area is needed or soil
conditions are too difficult to dig deep enough to
accommodate a catch basin. Choose adapter and
or grates size according to amount of runoff. It
may be necessary to install more than one adapter
or grate in succession to accommodate excess
runoff or a com bination of low spots.
3. Dig hole for the adapter or fitting to be used with
grate. Make hole deep enough for overall height
of adapter, fitting and grate allowing for 1/4"
recess of grate below ground level.
4. Install adapter or fitting in hole on top of a firm
base. Excavate a trench deep enough to accom -
modate drainage pipe and obtain proper slope..
Connect pipe to adapters or fittings gradually sloping
pipe. Backfill pipe in trench and area around
adapter or fitting with dirt, sand, gravel, concrete
or asphalt according to desired application.
5. Finish off landscaping surrounding area.
DISCLAIMER: As conditions and methods of installation of our product are beyond our control, products contained herein are offered
in good faith and subject to only our published warranty and guarantee. Claims for labor cost and other expenses required to replace
defective products or repair of any damage resulting from the use thereof will not be allowed by NDS.