SECTION 02584

UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND UTILITY STRUCTURES

PART 1 - GENERAL
SCHEDULE 0 - RELATED DOCUMENTS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Drawings and general provisions of the Contract,
including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification
Sections, apply to this Section.
SCHEDULE 1 - SUMMARY
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - This Section includes the following:
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4

Ducts in direct-buried duct banks.

Ducts in concrete-encased duct banks.
Handholes and handhole accessories.
Manholes and manhole accessories.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Related Sections include the following:

1.1

Division 16 Section 16060 "Grounding and Bonding" for grounding

electrodes, counterpoise conductors, clamps and connectors for
grounding metallic manhole and handhole accessories, and testing of
grounds.

SCHEDULE 2 - SUBMITTALS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Product Data: For the following:
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4

Manhole and handhole hardware.

Conduit and ducts, including elbows, bell ends, bends, fittings, and solvent
cement.
Duct-bank materials, including spacers and miscellaneous components.
Warning tape.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Shop Drawings:

Show fabrication and installation
details for underground ducts and utility structures and include the following:
1.1

For manholes:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Duct sizes and locations of duct entries.

Reinforcement details.
Manhole cover design.
Step details.
Grounding details.

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F.
1.2

Dimensioned locations of cable rack inserts, pulling-in irons, and

sumps.

For precast manholes and handholes, Shop Drawings shall be signed and
sealed by a qualified professional engineer, and shall show the following:
A.
B.
C.

Construction of individual segments.

Joint details.
Design calculations.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Coordination Drawings:

Show duct profiles and
coordination with other utilities and underground structures. Include plans and
sections drawn to scale, and show all bends and location of expansion fittings.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Product Certificates: For concrete and steel used in
underground precast manholes, according to ASTM C 858.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Product Test Reports: Indicate compliance of manholes
with ASTM C 857 and ASTM C 858, based on factory inspection.
SCHEDULE 3 - QUALITY ASSURANCE
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Electrical

Components, Devices, and Accessories

(Including Ducts for Communications and Telephone Service): Listed and
labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to
authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Comply with ANSI C2.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Comply with NFPA 70.
SCHEDULE 4 - DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Deliver ducts to Project site with ends capped. Store
nonmetallic ducts with supports to prevent bending, warping, and deforming.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Store precast concrete units at Project site as
recommended by manufacturer to prevent physical damage. Arrange so
identification markings are visible.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Lift and support precast concrete units only at
designated lifting or supporting points.
SCHEDULE 5 - PROJECT CONDITIONS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving
facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following

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conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services
according to requirements indicated.
0.1
0.2

Notify Architect at least two days in advance of proposed utility

interruptions.
Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Architect's written
permission.

SCHEDULE 6 - COORDINATION
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Coordinate layout and installation of ducts, manholes,
and handholes with final arrangement of other utilities and site grading, as
determined in the field.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Coordinate elevations of ducts and duct-bank entrances
into manholes and handholes with final profiles of conduits as determined by
coordination with other utilities and underground obstructions. Revise locations
and elevations from those indicated as required to suit field conditions and to
ensure duct runs drain to manholes and handholes, and as approved by
Architect.
SCHEDULE 7 - EXTRA MATERIALS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Furnish extra materials described below that match
products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage
and identified with labels describing contents.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Furnish cable-support stanchions, arms, insulators, and

associated fasteners in quantities equal to 5 percent of amount installed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
SCHEDULE 0 - PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURERS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with
requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the
Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Manufacturers:
Subject to
requirements, provide products by one of the following:
1.1

Underground Precast Concrete Utility Structures:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Carder Concrete Products.

Christy Concrete Products, Inc.
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone Co.
Riverton Concrete Products.
Rotondo Precast/Old Castle.

compliance

with

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F.
G.
1.2

Frames and Covers:

A.
B.
C.
D.

1.3

Utility Vault Co.

Wausau Concrete Co.

Campbell Foundry Co.

East Jordan Iron Works, Inc.
McKinley Iron Works, Inc.
Neenah Foundry Co.

Nonmetallic Ducts and Accessories:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.

Arnco Corp.
Beck Manufacturing Inc.
Cantex, Inc.
Certainteed Corp.; Pipe & Plastics Group.
ElecSys, Inc.
Electri-Flex Co.
Ipex, Inc.
Lamson & Sessions; Carlon Electrical Products.
Manhattan/CDT/Cole-Flex.
Spiraduct/AFC Cable Systems, Inc.

SCHEDULE 1 - CONDUIT
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Conduit and fittings are specified in Division 16 Section
16130 "Raceways and Boxes."
SCHEDULE 2 - DUCTS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit: NEMA TC 2, Type EPC-40PVC, UL 651, with matching fittings by the same manufacturer as the conduit,
complying with NEMA TC 3 and UL 514B.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit: NEMA TC 2, Type EPC-80PVC, UL 651, with matching fittings by the same manufacturer as the conduit,
complying with NEMA TC 3 and UL 514B.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Plastic Utilities Duct: NEMA TC 6, Type EB-20-PVC,
ASTM F 512, UL 651A, with matching fittings by the same manufacturer as the
conduit, complying with NEMA TC 9.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Plastic Utilities Duct: NEMA TC 6, Type DB-60-PVC,
ASTM F 512, with matching fittings by the same manufacturer as the conduit,
complying with NEMA TC 9.

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Plastic Utilities Duct: NEMA TC 8, Type EB-35-PVC,

ASTM F 512, with matching fittings by the same manufacturer as the conduit,
complying with NEMA TC 9.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Plastic Utilities Duct: NEMA TC 8, Type DB-120-PVC,
ASTM F 512, with matching fittings by the same manufacturer as the conduit,
complying with NEMA TC 9.
SCHEDULE 3 - HANDHOLES
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Cast-Metal Boxes: Cast aluminum, with outside flanges
and recessed, gasketed cover for flush mounting and with nonskid finish and
legend on cover. Unit, when buried, shall be designed to support AASHTO H10
loading.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Precast Handholes:

Reinforced concrete, monolithically

poured walls and bottom, with steel or cast aluminum frame and access door
assembly as the top of handhole. Duct entrances and windows shall be located
near corners to facilitate racking. Pulling-in irons and other built-in items shall
be installed before pouring concrete. Cover shall have nonskid finish and
legend. Unit, when buried, shall be designed to support AASHTO H10 loading.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Fiberglass Handholes:

Molded fiberglass, with 6-inchsquare cable entrance at each side and weatherproof cover with nonskid finish
and legend. Unit, when buried, shall be designed to support AASHTO H10
loading.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Cover Legend: "ELECTRIC."

SCHEDULE 4 - PRECAST MANHOLES
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Precast Units: ASTM 478, with interlocking mating
sections, complete with accessories, hardware, and features as indicated.
Include concrete knockout panels for conduit entrance and sleeve for ground
rod.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Design
ASTM C 858.

and

fabricate

structure

according

to

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Design structure according to details on Drawings.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Structural Design Loading: ASTM C 857, Class A-16.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Joint Sealant: Continuous extrusion of asphaltic-butyl
material with adhesion, cohesion, flexibility, and durability properties necessary
to withstand maximum hydrostatic pressures at the installation location with the
ground-water level at grade.

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Source Quality Control: Inspect structures according to

ASTM C 1037.
SCHEDULE 5 - CAST-IN-PLACE MANHOLES
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Loading: AASHTO HS20 or traffic load as indicated.

SCHEDULE 6 - ACCESSORIES
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Duct Spacers:
Rigid PVC interlocking spacers,
selected to provide minimum duct spacings and cover depths indicated while
supporting ducts during concreting and backfilling; produced by the same
manufacturer as the ducts.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Manhole Frames and Covers: Comply with AASHTO
loading specified for manhole.
1.1

Provide cast covers with cast-in legend:

A.
B.
C.

1.2
1.3

1.4

"ELECTRIC-LV" for duct systems with power wires and cables for
systems operating at 600 V and less.
"ELECTRIC-HV" for duct systems with medium-voltage cables.
"SIGNAL" for communications, data, and telephone duct systems.

Cast iron or aluminum with cast-in legend "ELECTRIC" as indicated.

Milled cover-to-frame bearing surfaces.
Manhole Frames and Covers: ASTM A 48; Class 30B gray iron, 30-inch
size, machine-finished with flat bearing surfaces.
Special Covers: Recess on cover designed to accept finish material in
paved areas.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Sump Frame and Grate: ASTM A 48, Class 30B gray
cast iron.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Pulling Eyes in Walls:

Eyebolt with reinforcing-bar

fastening insert 2-inch- diameter eye and 1-by-4-inch bolt.
3.1

Working Load Embedded in 6-Inch, 4000-psi Concrete:

minimum tension.

13,000-lbf

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Pulling and Lifting Irons in Floor: 7/8-inch- diameter, hot-

dip-galvanized, bent steel rod; stress relieved after forming; and fastened to
reinforced rod. Exposed triangular opening.
4.1

Ultimate Yield Strength: 40,000-lbf shear and 60,000-lbf tension.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Bolting Inserts for Cable Stanchions:

Flared, threaded
inserts of noncorrosive, chemical-resistant, nonconductive thermoplastic

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material; 1/2-inch ID by 2-3/4 inches deep, flared to 1-1/4 inches minimum at

base.
5.1

Tested Ultimate Pullout Strength: 12,000 lbf minimum.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 6 - Expansion Anchors for Installation after Concrete Is Cast:

Zinc-plated, carbon-steel-wedge type with stainless-steel expander clip with

1/2-inch bolt, 5300-lbf rated pullout strength, and minimum 6800-lbf rated shear
strength.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 7 - Cable Stanchions: Hot-rolled, hot-dip-galvanized, T-section

steel; 2-1/4-inch size; punched with 14 holes on 1-1/2-inch centers for cablearm attachment.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 8 - Cable

Arms:
3/16-inch- thick, hot-rolled, hot-dipgalvanized, steel sheet pressed to channel shape; 12 inches wide by 14 inches
long and arranged for secure mounting in horizontal position at any location on
cable stanchions.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 9 - Cable-Support

Insulators:
porcelain arranged for mounting on cable arms.

High-glaze,

wet-process

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 10 - Grounding Materials: Comply with Division 16 Section

16060 "Grounding and Bonding."
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 11 - Ladder: UL-listed, heavy-duty wood specifically designed

for electrical manhole use. Minimum length equal to distance from deepest
manhole floor to grade plus 36 inches.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 12 - Duct-Sealing Compound: Nonhardening, safe for contact

with human skin, not deleterious to cable insulation, and workable at

temperatures as low as 35 deg F. Capable of withstanding temperature of 300
deg F without slump and of adhering to clean surfaces of plastic ducts, metallic
conduits, conduit coatings, concrete, masonry, lead, cable sheaths, cable
jackets, insulation materials, and common metals.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 13 - Warning Tape:
Underground-line warning
specified in Division 16 Section 16075 "Electrical Identification."

tape

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 14 - Concrete Warning Planks: Nominal 12 by 24 by 3 inches

in size, manufactured from 6000-psi concrete.

14.1 Color: Red dye added to concrete during batching.
14.2 Mark each plank with "ELECTRIC" in 2-inch- high, 3/8-inch- deep letters.
SCHEDULE 7 - CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Waterproofing:

"Composite Sheet Waterproofing."

Comply

with

Division 7

Section

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Dampproofing: Comply with Division 7 Section 07115

"Bituminous Dampproofing."
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Mortar:

Comply with ASTM C 270, Type M, except for

quantities less than 2.0 cu. ft. where packaged mix complying with
ASTM C 387, Type M, may be used.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Brick for Manhole Chimney: Sewer and manhole brick,
ASTM C 32, Grade MS.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Concrete:

Use 3000-psi- minimum, 28-day compressive

strength and 3/8-inch maximum aggregate size. Concrete and reinforcement
are specified in Division 3 Section 03300 "Cast-in-Place Concrete."

PART 3 - EXECUTION
SCHEDULE 0 - APPLICATION
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Underground Ducts for Electrical Cables Higher Than
600 V: Type EPC-40-PVC, concrete-encased duct bank.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Underground Ducts for Electrical Feeders: Type EB-20PVC, concrete-encased duct bank.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Underground Ducts for Electrical Branch Circuits:
Type DB-60-PVC, direct-buried duct bank.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Underground Ducts for Telephone Utility Service:
Type EPC-40-PVC, direct-buried duct bank, except use Type EPC-80-PVC
when crossing roads and railroads.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Underground Ducts
Type EPC-40-PVC, direct-buried duct bank.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Manholes:
structures.

for

Communication

Circuits:

Underground precast concrete

utility

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 6 - Manholes: Cast-in-place concrete.

SCHEDULE 1 - EARTHWORK
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Excavation and Backfill: Comply with Division 2 Section
02300 "Earthwork" but do not use heavy-duty, hydraulic-operated, compaction
equipment.

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Restore surface features at areas disturbed by

excavation and reestablish original grades, unless otherwise indicated.
Replace removed sod immediately after backfilling is completed.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Restore all areas disturbed by trenching, storing of dirt,
cable laying, and other work. Restore vegetation and include necessary
topsoiling, fertilizing, liming, seeding, sodding, sprigging, and mulching. Comply
with Division 2 Section "Landscaping."
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Restore disturbed pavement.
Section 01731 "Cutting and Patching."

Refer to Division 1

SCHEDULE 2 - CONDUIT AND DUCT INSTALLATION

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Slope: Pitch ducts a minimum slope of 1:300 down
toward manholes and handholes and away from buildings and equipment.
Slope ducts from a high point in runs between two manholes to drain in both
directions.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Curves and Bends: Use manufactured elbows for stub-ups

at equipment and at building entrances. Use manufactured long sweep bends

with a minimum radius of 25 feet, both horizontally and vertically, at other
locations.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Use solvent-cement joints in ducts and fittings and
make watertight according to manufacturer's written instructions. Stagger
couplings so those of adjacent ducts do not lie in the same plane.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Duct Entrances to Manholes and Handholes: Space end

bells approximately 10 inches o.c. for 5-inch ducts and vary proportionately for
other duct sizes. Change from regular spacing to end-bell spacing 10 feet from
the end bell without reducing duct line slope and without forming a trap in the
line. Grout end bells into manhole walls from both sides to provide watertight
entrances.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Building Entrances:

Make a transition from underground

duct to conduit at least 10 feet outside the building wall. Use fittings
manufactured for this purpose. Follow the appropriate installation instructions
below:
4.1

4.2

Concrete-Encased Ducts: Install reinforcement in duct banks passing

through disturbed earth near buildings and other excavations. Coordinate
duct bank with structural design to support duct bank at wall without
reducing structural or watertight integrity of building wall.
Direct-Buried, Nonencased Ducts at Nonwaterproofed Wall Penetrations:
Install a Schedule 40, galvanized steel pipe sleeve for each duct. Calk
space between conduit and sleeve with duct-sealing compound on both
sides for moisture-tight seal.

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4.3

Waterproofed Wall and Floor Penetrations: Install a watertight entrancesealing device with sealing gland assembly on the inside. Anchor device
into masonry construction with one or more integral flanges. Secure
membrane waterproofing to the device to make permanently watertight.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Concrete-Encased, Nonmetallic Ducts: Support ducts

on duct spacers, spaced as recommended by manufacturer and coordinated
with duct size, duct spacing, and outdoor temperature. Install as follows:
5.1

5.2

5.3
5.4
5.5

5.6

Separator Installation: Space separators close enough to prevent sagging

and deforming of ducts and secure separators to earth and to ducts to
prevent floating during concreting. Stagger spacers approximately 6
inches between tiers. Tie entire assembly together using fabric straps; do
not use tie wires or reinforcing steel that may form conductive or magnetic
loops around ducts or duct groups.
Concreting: Spade concrete carefully during pours to prevent voids under
and between conduits and at exterior surface of envelope. Do not allow a
heavy mass of concrete to fall directly onto ducts. Use a plank to direct
concrete down sides of bank assembly to trench bottom. Allow concrete
to flow to center of bank and rise up in middle, uniformly filling all open
spaces. Do not use power-driven agitating equipment unless specifically
designed for duct-bank application. Pour each run of envelope between
manholes or other terminations in one continuous operation. If more than
one pour is necessary, terminate each pour in a vertical plane and install
3/4-inch reinforcing rod dowels extending 18 inches into concrete on both
sides of joint near corners of envelope.
Reinforcement: Reinforce duct banks where they cross disturbed earth
and where indicated.
Forms: Use walls of trench to form side walls of duct bank where soil is
self-supporting and concrete envelope can be poured without soil
inclusions; otherwise, use forms.
Minimum Clearances between Ducts: 3 inches between ducts and
exterior envelope wall, 2 inches between ducts for like services, and 4
inches between power and signal ducts.
Depth: Install top of duct bank at least 24 inches below finished grade in
nontraffic areas and at least 30 inches below finished grade in vehicular
traffic areas, unless otherwise indicated.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 6 - Direct-Buried Ducts: Support ducts on duct spacers,

spaced as recommended by manufacturer and coordinated with duct size, duct
spacing, and outdoor temperature. Install as follows:
6.1
6.2

Separator Installation: Space separators close enough to prevent sagging

and deforming of ducts.
Install expansion fittings as shown on Shop Drawings.

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6.3

6.4

6.5
6.6

Trench Bottom: Continuous, firm, and uniform support for duct bank.
Prepare trench bottoms as specified in Division 2 Section 02300
"Earthwork" for pipes less than 6 inches in nominal diameter.
Backfill:
Install backfill as specified in Division 2 Section 02300
"Earthwork." After installing first tier of ducts, backfill and compact.
Repeat backfilling after placing each tier. After placing last tier, hand-place
backfill to 4 inches over ducts and hand tamp. Firmly tamp backfill around
ducts to provide maximum supporting strength. Use hand tamper only.
After placing controlled backfill over final tier, complete backfilling
normally.
Minimum Clearances between Ducts: 3 inches between ducts for like
services and 6 inches between power and signal ducts.
Depth: Install top of duct bank at least 36 inches below finished grade,
unless otherwise indicated.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 7 - Warning Tape: Bury warning tape approximately 12 inches

above all concrete-encased duct banks. Align tape parallel to and within 3
inches of the centerline of duct bank.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 8 - Warning Planks:

Bury warning planks approximately 12

inches above direct-buried duct banks, placing them 24 inches o.c. Align
planks along the width and along the centerline of duct bank.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 9 - Stub-ups:

Use rigid steel conduit for stub-ups to

equipment. For equipment mounted on outdoor concrete bases, extend steel
conduit a minimum of 5 feet from edge of base. Install insulated grounding
bushings on terminations. Couple steel conduits to ducts with adapters
designed for this purpose and encase coupling with 3 inches of concrete.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 10 - Sealing:

Provide temporary closure at terminations of

ducts that have cables pulled. Seal spare ducts at terminations. Use sealing
compound and plugs to withstand at least 15-psig hydrostatic pressure.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 11 - Pulling Cord:

Install 100-lbf- test nylon cord in ducts,

including spares.
SCHEDULE 3 - MANHOLE AND HANDHOLE INSTALLATION
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Elevation: Install manholes with rooftop at least 15 inches

below finished grade. Install handholes with depth as indicated. Where

indicated, cast handhole cover frame directly into roof of handhole and set roof
surface 1 inch above grade.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Drainage: Install drains in bottom of units where
indicated. Coordinate with drainage provisions indicated.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Access: Install cast-iron frame and cover.

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2.1
2.2
2.3

Install brick chimney to support frame and cover and to connect cover with
roof opening. Provide moisture-tight masonry joints and waterproof
grouting for cast-iron frame to chimney.
Install precast collars and rings to support frame and cover and to connect
cover with roof opening. Provide moisture-tight masonry joints and
waterproof grouting for cast-iron frame to chimney.
Set frames in paved areas and trafficways flush with finished grade. Set
other frames 1 inch above finished grade.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Waterproofing: Apply waterproofing to exterior surfaces

of units after concrete has cured at least three days. Apply according to
Division 7 Section "Composite Sheet Waterproofing." After ducts have been
connected and grouted, and before backfilling, waterproof joints and
connections and touch up abrasions and scars. Waterproof exterior of manhole
and handhole chimneys after brick mortar has cured at least three days.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Dampproofing: Apply dampproofing to exterior surfaces
of units after concrete has cured at least three days. Apply according to
Division 7 Section "Bituminous Dampproofing."
After ducts have been
connected and grouted, and before backfilling, dampproof joints and
connections and touch up abrasions and scars. Dampproof exterior of manhole
and handhole chimneys after brick mortar has cured at least three days.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Hardware:
Install removable hardware, including
pulling eyes, cable stanchions, cable arms, and insulators, as required for
installation and support of cables and conductors and as indicated.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 6 - Field-Installed Bolting Anchors: Do not drill deeper than 3-

7/8 inches for anchor bolts installed in the field. Use a minimum of two anchors
for each cable stanchion.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 7 - Grounding:

Install ground rod through floor in each

structure with top protruding 4 inches above floor. Seal floor opening against
water penetration with waterproof nonshrink grout. Ground exposed metal
components and hardware with bare-copper ground conductors.
Train
conductors neatly around corners. Use cable clamps secured with expansion
anchors to attach ground conductors.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 8 - Cast-in-Place Manhole Installation:

Comply with
applicable requirements in Division 3 Section 03300 "Cast-in-Place Concrete."
8.1
8.2

Finish interior surfaces with a smooth-troweled finish.

Windows for Future Duct Connections: Form and pour concrete knockout
panels 1-1/2 to 2 inches thick, arranged as indicated.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 9 - Precast Concrete Manhole

otherwise indicated, comply with ASTM C 891.

Installation:

Unless

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9.1
9.2

Install units level and plumb and with orientation and depth coordinated
with connecting ducts to minimize bends and deflections required for
proper entrances.
Unless otherwise indicated, support units on a level bed of crushed stone
or gravel, graded from 1-inch sieve to No. 4 sieve and compacted to same
density as adjacent undisturbed earth.

SCHEDULE 4 - FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Testing: Demonstrate capability and compliance with
requirements on completion of installation of underground ducts and utility
structures.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Grounding:
Test manhole grounding to ensure
electrical continuity of grounding and bonding connections. Measure and report
ground resistance as specified in Division 16 Section 16060 "Grounding and
Bonding."
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Duct Integrity: Pull aluminum or wood test mandrel
through duct to prove joint integrity and test for out-of-round duct. Provide
mandrel equal to 80 percent fill of the duct. If obstructions are indicated,
remove obstructions and retest.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Correct installations if possible and retest to
demonstrate compliance. Remove and replace defective products and retest.
SCHEDULE 5 - CLEANING
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Pull leather-washer-type duct cleaner, with graduated
washer sizes, through full length of ducts. Follow with rubber duct swab for final
cleaning and to assist in spreading lubricant throughout ducts.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Clean internal surfaces of manholes, including sump.
Remove foreign material.
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