Smith Drainage Systems- Smith/ACO & Enviro-Flo® Trench Drain FAQs
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1) Are the closing end caps on the 9818 series system universal for each channel section? Yes, the closing end cap will fit either end of the channel on all channel sections.
2) Is there a installation device for the 9812 series trench drain? Yes, installation brackets are welded to the frame and supplied with securing bolts.
3) Are concrete anchors required on the 9816 series system? Yes, 8 concrete anchors per 1 meter long channel section.
4) Are expansion joints required for trench drain systems? Yes, one should be on each side of the drain and running perpendicular to it.
5) Does Smith offer a 8" wide polyethylene trench drain system? No, Smith currently only offers a 4" wide system.
6) Does Smith offer a polyethylene sport track trench drain system? No, Smith does not have a system at this time.
7) Is there an ADA grate available in ductile iron material? Yes, part number 9870-477-ADA that will fit the following trench drain systems 9816, 9818 and 9931.
8) Is the 9818 series channel available with an integral brass rail? No, due to low usage this option was deleted.
9) Is there a polymer concrete slotted grate available for the Smith/ACO series trench drain? No, at one time there was a grate available but due to a high breakage rate they were deleted from the product line.
10) What is the maximum temperature for water that can be discharged into a polyethylene channel? 180 degrees F
11)  What is the maximum temperature for water that can be discharged into a polymer concrete channel? 180 degrees F
12) Are catch basins available for the 9930 and 9931 trench drain systems? Yes, the 9930 series uses 9935 catch basin and the 9931 series uses the 9936 catch basin.
13) Are the closing end caps universal for the 9814 and 9818 series system? Yes, each system uses one closing end cap that will fit either the shallow or deep end of the channel.
14) What is the equal to the Polydrain 900 series catch basin? Smith/ACO 9860 series catch basin that is used with the 9814 series system.
15) What is the equal to the Zurn -Z806 series? Smith/ACO 9810 series.
16) What is the conversion factor to convert feet to meters? Divide the number of feet by 3.28 and this will give you the number of meter sections required.
17)  How do you remove the preformed cutouts for the outlets in polymer concrete? Drill holes around perimeter of hole on ½" to 3/4" centers. Remove the cutout by using a cold chisel and a hammer between the holes drilled previously. Dress the hole using a hand grinder.
18) What is the shallowest channel that you can put a 4" horizontal outlet on? We recommend not using shallower than a #10 with polymer concrete and a #15 channel with Enviro-Flo. This is to ensure an adequate level of concrete above the pipe.
19)  Does the Enviro-Flo system have a universal closing end cap that fits both ends of channel and catch basin? Yes, a shallow end cap and a deep end cap that fits all 15 sections. The shallow end cap fits the catch basin.
20)  If you have a chemical exposure application requiring trench drains is there a polymer concrete channel in the Smith/ACO line? Yes, the 9814 and 9818SS series specified with vinylester material.
21)  Are aluminum grates available for the polymer concrete or polyethylene trench drains? No, aluminum grates are not offered.
22)  Is a polyethylene 24" square catch basin available for the Enviro-Flo system?  No, only the in-line catch basin for the system is available.
23) What is the difference between the 440-VF and the 440-VF type 2 Grate? The 440-VF grate has bars on 1" centers while the 440-VF2 grate has bars on 5/8" centers.
24) What is our equal to Polycast 600 series trench drain? The Smith/ACO 9814 series is our equal.
25)  Is there a threaded connection on the Smith/ ACO polymer concrete channels? No there is only a 4" no-hub outlet connection available that must be installed by the end user.
26) Is there a stainless steel bar grate available for the Enviro-Flo trench drain? No.
27)  What is our equal to Zurn Z-886? Enviro-Flo
28) How many feet are in a meter? 3.28
29) Is there a nickel bronze grate offered in the trench drain systems? No. The closest finish to nickel bronze offered is stainless steel grates.
30)  Is there a Smith/ACO stainless steel trench drain available that is a stock item ? No . You will need to request a SQ trench drain that is a Smith item that will have to be custom manufactured .