ACO Polymer Products Inc.
12080 Ravenna Road
P. O. Box 245
Chardon, Ohio 44024

Tel:	800-543-4764
	440-285-7000
Fax:	440-285-7005

E-mail: info@acousa.com
Web site: www.acousa.com

ACO DRAIN - PowerDrain S300K

PRODUCT PRESENTATION
Extra heavy-duty, 12” trench drainage system with ‘PowerLok’; unique boltless locking system. The channel incorporates an integral, cast-in ductile iron edge rail and ductile iron slotted or ADA compliant grate for greater strength and protection. The increased wall widths provide further strength. PowerDrain has a built-in slope of 0.6% and a unique boltless grating locking system ‘Powerlok’.

• Extra heavy duty 12” trench system
• Unique ‘PowerLok’ boltless locking system for grates
• Integral ductile iron wearing edge with polymer concrete body
• 30 one meter long, 0.6% sloped channel units creating 98’-5” (30m) continuous slope
• Neutral one meter and half meter channel units in choice of 4 depths
• Tested up to DIN 19580 Class F - 90 ton/200,000 lbs loading
• Profiled side provides excellent anchoring to surrounding concrete
• Channel comes complete with a ductile iron slotted or ADA compliant grate (Load Class E)

The ‘PowerLok’ Benefits
ACO ‘PowerLok’ patented, boltless locking system offers quick fitting and removal of grates, helping reduce installation and maintenance times and cost.

Anti-shunt lugs are built into the edge rail to hold the grate in place and prevent longitudinal movement, thus ensuring the grate is unaffected by traffic vibration.

Using ‘PowerLok’
Grates are locked into position by inserting the opening tool into the ‘V’ of the locking device and pushing towards the edge rail, a click sound confirms that the grate is locked into position. To open the locking system insert the PowerDrain locking tool behind the ‘Powerlok’ device, next to the edge rail and rotate 90°.

USES and APPLICATIONS

• Airports
• Highways
• Heavy duty industrial areas
• Gas stations
• Docks & ports
• Semi - truck parking areas
• Military bases

COMPONENTS and PARTS

A complete S300K system includes 30-sloped one-meter long channels; neutral (non-sloped) channels are also available in one meter and half meter lengths. The neutral channels are inserted at specific locations in the system to extend the system run to desired length. Neutral channels can also be used on their own for a simple single depth system. Catch basins, inlet/outlet caps and bottom PVC outlets, can also be used to complement the S300K system.

Grating
The ACO DRAIN S300K system is supplied complete with a ductile iron slotted grate, tested to DIN19580 Load Class F – 90tons / 200,000lbs or ductile iron ADA compliant grate, tested to DIN19580 Load Class E – 60tons / 135,000lbs.

The grate incorporates the ‘PowerLok’ locking system.

MATERIALS and FINISHES

Polymer Concrete Composition and Chemical Resistance
ACO Drain channels are manufactured from polymer concrete. Polyester polymer concrete consists of polyester resin binder reinforced by mineral aggregates and fillers.

For increased chemical resistance Vinyl ester polymer concrete is available, consisting of Vinyl ester resin binder with superior silica aggregate fillers.

Surface Performance
The smooth internal surface (Manning’s roughness coefficient is 0.011) encourages improved liquid flow when compared to cement concrete. ACO Drain trench systems allow greater discharge rates to be achieved, or longer lengths of channel to be installed before an outlet is required.

Resistance to Biological Attack
The channels’ smooth impervious internal surface resists bacterial growth. Chemical cleaning and disinfecting can be carried out regularly without danger of deterioration. The use of high concentrations of bleach and caustic solutions should not be used with Polyester polymer concrete.

Resistance to Temperatures
With low moisture absorption (+0.07% by weight) polymer concrete is completely resistant to frost and freeze-thaw cycles. The maximum recommended temperature for permanent contact is 180°F (82°C).

ACO Drain channels can occasionally be steam cleaned or exposed to boiling water, without risk of damage. Where continual exposure to boiling liquids or intensive steam cleaning is likely, an alternative channel material, for example stainless steel, should be considered. For further information contact Aquaduct, Inc. at (800) 662-2377.

Chemical Resistance
ACO Drain channels are highly resistant to chemical attack and, with the appropriate grating, can be used in most environments where acids and dilute alkalis are likely to be encountered. The material is not affected by road de-icing salts, and conforms to ASTM - B117 Salt Spray Test.

In situations where exposure to aggressive chemicals is likely, Vinyl ester resin based channels should be specified. Refer to the chemical resistance chart, which gives resistance of both standard Polyester and Vinyl ester polymer concrete to various common chemicals.

Important Considerations for Chemical Environments

When reviewing the potential application of a trench drain in a chemical environment, the following issues should be considered.

1. Type(s) of specific chemical(s).
2. Concentration percentages.
3. Contact time with trench material.
4. Range of temperatures of chemicals flowing into the trench drain system.
5. The kind of flushing system employed to clear chemicals from the system.
6. Cleaning agents should also be checked for compatibility with channel materials.
7. The type of traffic must always be taken into account, to ensure correct load specification.
8. ACO test blocks can be used to make a final determination for chemical resistance.
9. Grate, edge rail/frame, outlet and trash bucket materials need to be checked for chemical resistance.
10. If ACO Drain standard products cannot provide adequate chemical resistance, contact Aquaduct, Inc. for a full custom product solution.

Please call for our Chemical Resistance Chart before making design and specification decisions.