Guide to Access Cover Selection

Guide to
Access Cover Selection

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Access solutions.

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range of manhole covers and drainage
gratings on the market and we excel
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Load Classification and Product Markings in EN124

EN 124 divides Manhole Covers and Drainage Gratings into 6 classes as follows : A15, B125, C250, D400, E600 and F900.
The classification denotes the test load expressed in kN.
Please note EN124 is the minimum performance specification, of there is any doubt, a higher category cover and frame should
be selected. Contact our Sales Team on 057 91 23100 for assistance on product selection.

Group 1
A15

0.2m 0.5m
max max

0.5m 0.2m
max max

G ro u p 1

G ro u p 2

Group 3

Group 4

G ro u p 3

G ro u p 2

A15

B1 2 5

C2 5 0

D400

C2 5 0

B1 2 5

G ro u p 1
A15

GROUP 1

GROUP 2

GROUP 3

GROUP 4

GROUP 5

GROUP 6

MINIMUM
CLASS A15

MINIMUM
CLASS B125

MINIMUM
CLASS C250

MINIMUM
CLASS D400

MINIMUM
CLASS E600

CLASS F900

Areas which can only

be used by
pedestrians and
pedal cyclists.

Footways, pedestrian
and comparable
areas, car parks or
car parking decks.

For gully tops installed in the area of

kerbside channels of
roads which when
measured from the
kerb edge, extend a
maximum of 0,5m
into the carriageway
and a maximum
of 0,2m into the
footway.

Carriageways of
roads (including pedestrian streets),
hard shoulders and
parking areas, for
all types of road
vehicles.

Areas imposing high

wheel loads, e.g.
docks, aircraft
pavements.

Areas imposing
particularly high
wheel loads, e.g.
aircraft pavements.

In order for products to comply with EN124 and to be third party certified the following markings
must appear on the products.
1 Identification of manufacturer and production site

2 Reference of standard
1

3 Mark of third party certification body

4 Load class

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Global expertise. Local understanding.

Specifications for manhole covers and gratings

in Irelands infrastructure are determined by the
National Roads Authority (NRA) and local authority
requirements. Reference is made to the European
standard EN124 as well as guideline documents such
as the Highways Agencys Design Manual for Roads
and Bridges - Chamber Tops and Gully Tops for Road
Drainage and Services: Installation and Maintenance
HA104. This Advice Note sets out procedures
and defines materials which will provide the best
possible performance of manhole cover and gully
grating installations in trunk roads and motorways. Its
recommendations may be applied to other roads and
traffic conditions, as appropriate.
General requirements in Ireland
NRA Series NG500 section 507
Safety precautions require that chamber covers have
a minimum opening of 600x750mm where personnel
may be required to enter completely. In carriageways,
hard shoulders and verges chamber covers, frames
and gratings should be a minimum of class D400. For
further guidance see HA104.
HA104 Advice Note
The minimum classification for all chamber tops
and gully tops installed in areas of trunk roads and
motorways that are likely to be subject to traffic,
either directly or indirectly, shall be D400
of BS EN 124.
The installation of higher category covers and frames
such as E600 should be considered in applications
here the chamber is located in the wheel path of a
motorway, trunk road or other road carrying over
1,500 commercial vehicles per day in each direction.

Such proposals should be discussed with the

overseeing organisation. It should be noted that EN
124 is a minimum performance specification and if
there is any doubt, a higher category cover and frame
should be selected.
Directions for Management and control of
roadworks Cork City Council.
Directions for Management and control of
roadworks Dublin City Council.
All manhole covers and frames shall be Class D400
to EN124, 150mm deep frame for roads and 100mm
deep frame for footways and green areas. They
shall be non rock design, have closed keyways, be
manufactured from ductile iron or similar approved
material and have 600*600mm or 600mm dia
opening.
Note: Dublin City Council require 600mm diameter
opening in a square frame.
Greater Dublin Regional Code of Practice for
Drainage works.
This applies to Wicklow, Meath, Kildare, Fingal, Dun
Laoghaire Rathdown County Councils and Dublin City
Council.
All manhole covers and frames shall comply with
EN124, Class D400 (or E600 for heavily trafficked
main roads). Manhole covers with paving brick inserts
are not accepted on the public drainage system.
Specific details for covers shall be agreed with the
Local Authority. Generally frames shall be square,
with a circular insert of 600mm diameter and a
minimum depth of 100mm. Heavily trafficked roads
will require a 150mm deep frame.

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We create exceptional solutions.

From the site survey stage through to the design, installation and maintenance of your product, EJ are committed to working with you
offering custom built solutions that meet the highest standards in the world.
Correct product selection
When selecting manhole covers and gully gratings factors such as public safety, durability and performance will dictate the type of
product that should be specified.
Our aim as market leader is to educate and impart knowledge to you the specifier/end user about the importance of correctly
specifying products that will perform to your expectations.
EJ aims to remove the hassle from your product selection process.
Please consult with us to select a product from our wide range. Our expertise gained through in- house research and on -road testing
allow us create the best access solutions available on the market.
Features such as the elastomer cushioning support, the ribbing of the cover and the thickness of the frames enable our access covers
and frames withstand the most intense traffic loads.
Quality and consistency are synonymous with EJ products which are endorsed with a 3rd Party certification mark, ensuring you
receive independent assurance that our product meets the relevant standards for Manhole Covers and Gully Gratings.
For safety critical products such as manhole tops and gully tops, your decisions cannot be taken lightly. You are
responsible for the whole life performance of an installation, which in turn will influence on-going public safety.
When you specify something as important as this, you have only one chance to get it right
BSI Certification Scheme

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Circular Covers - EN124 D400

Features
How to specify product

MAESTRO

New

BRIO

Added
features

product
code

reference

clear
opening
(mm)

overall
dimensions
(mm)

height
(mm)

600

850

100

532186 01 BRIO ROUND PKSR

600

532189 01 BRIO SQUARE PKSC

600

850
100

850 x 850 100

532275

BRIO ROUND LKD

PKSRL

600

850

532278

BRIO SQUARE LKD

PKSCL

600

850 x 850 100

Hinged ductile iron cover and frame

546112 01 MAESTRO PKSR
Slam lock system- 3 flexible ductile bars secure
the cover in place
Double wall frame for increased rigidity and to take
the most intense traffic related stress
Safety blocking of the cover which prevents it from
accidently closing when in the open position
Continuous polypro EPDM cushioning insert, fixed
to the cover
Anti - theft captive hinge facility
Odour sealed and water resistant

Hinged ductile iron cover and frame

Retractable handle - facilitates the opening and
closing of the cover
Double wall frame for increased rigidity limiting
damage from traffic stresses
Safety blocking of the cover which prevents it from
accidently closing when in the open position
Neoprene gasket to minimise noise

100

New Anti - theft captive hinge facility

Option: Available in 700 clear opening
TWINO

OPTO

Hinged ductile iron cover and frame

Slam lock system
Safety blocking of the cover which prevents it
from accidently closing when in the open position
Neoprene gasket to minimise noise
Option: Locking bolt

538633 01 TWINO ROUND SR

600

850

100

538685 01 TWINO SQUARE SC

600

850 x 850

100

Drop in ductile iron cover and frame

Neoprene gasket to minimise noise
2 open keyways

526294

600

850

75

OPTO

Artistic Cover design

Customise any of our access covers with your own logo or Local Authority crest.
PKSR = Precaptive hinge, safety block , round frame
PKSC = Precaptive hinge, safety block , square frame

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Square Covers - EN124 E600

Features
How to specify product

SCORPION 150 E600

product
code

710013
Double triangular covers
Non rock covers by means of three
710009
point suspension
Covers loosely coupled
Closed keyways

reference

clear
opening
(mm)

overall
dimensions
(mm)

height
(mm)

SCORPION

600 x 600

830 x 830

150

SCORPION 150 ROUND OPE

600

780 x 780

150

SINCLAIR

750 x 600

910 x 760

100

NOROC

600 x 600

850 x 850

100

675 x 675

840 x 840

100

600 x 600

760 x 760

100

600

760 x 760 100

Option: Locking with a M16 bolt

Square Covers - EN124 D400

SINCLAIR

NOROC

SCORPION 100 or 150 HIGH

512467
Double triangular covers
Non rock covers by means of three
point suspension
Covers loosely coupled
Closed keyways

Ductile iron single cover

Non rock by means of V shaped
seating
Closed keyways

544787 01 SCORPION 675

Double triangular covers
Non rock covers by means of three
710080
SCORPION 100
point suspension
Covers loosely coupled
710081
SCORPION 100 ROUND OPE
Closed keyways
Option: Locking with a M16 bolt
Round opening
Surface Water (SW) and Foul Water
(FW) badging available

PYTHON 100 or 150 HIGH

532128

Double triangular covers

Non rock covers by means of three
point suspension
Covers loosely coupled
Closed keyways
Option:
Round opening
Surface Water (SW) and Foul Water
(FW)badging available

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710019

SCORPION 150

600 x 600

780 x780

150

710020

SCORPION 150 ROUND OPE

600

780 x780

150

710011

PYTHON 100

600 x 600

750 x750

100

710034

PYTHON 100 ROUND OPENING 600

750 X 750

100

710035

PYTHON 150

750 x750

150

710036

PYTHON 150 ROUND OPENING 600

750 x750

150

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Access Covers - EN124 B125

TIGER

QUATTRO

Features
How to specify product

product
code

reference

clear
opening
(mm)

overall
dimensions
(mm)

height
(mm)

Ductile iron circular cover in a square

frame
BS closed keyways
Option: Locking with a M16 bolt

710052

TIGER

550

670 x 670

60

710054

TIGER LKD

550

670 x 670

60

Ductile iron cover and frame

Slide out operation
Closed keyways
Option: Locking bolt

536146

QUATTRO 700

600 x 600

700 x 700

42

528351

QUATTRO 600

500 x 500

600 x 600

40

522068

QUATTRO 500

400 x 400

500 x 500

40

522066

QUATTRO 400

300 x 300

400 x 400

39

522065

QUATTRO 300

202 x 202

300 x 300

39

544816 01

CHEETAH FH

445 x 280

645 x 480

100

710351

CHEETAH SV

445 x 280

645 x 480

100

544817 01

CHEETAH AV

445 x 280

645 x 480

100

710330

CHEETAH M

445 x 280

645 x 480

100

3823 FH

380 x 230

500 x 350

125

3823 SV

380 x 230

500 x 350

125

3823 ScV

380 x 230

500 x 350

125

3823 AV

380 x 230

500 x 350

125

544920 01 3823 M

380 x 230

500 x 350

125

710300

LEOPARD FH

445 x 275

580 x 410

65

710391

LEOPARD SV

445 x 275

580 x 410

65

710340

LEOPARD AV

445 x 275

580 x 410

65

710320

LEOPARD M

445 x 275

580 x 410

65

163 x 163

247 x 247

100

Waterworks Covers
CHEETAH FH, SV, AV, M

3823 FH, SV, ScV, Av, M

LEOPARD FH, SV, AV, M

SV GRADE A

EN124 D400
Ductile iron cover and frame
Non rock by means of three point
suspension
Open keyways
Can be badged FH, SV, AV, M or
unbadged

BS5834 Grade A loading

544918 01
Ductile iron cover and frame
Double triangular covers for non rock 544917 01
performance
Open keyways
544921 01
Can be badged FH, SV,ScV, AV, M
544919 01

EN124 B125
Ductile iron cover and frame
Single drop in cover
Open keyways
Can be badged FH, SV, AV, M or
unbadged

BS5834 Grade A loading

544634 01 1616 SV
Ductile iron cover and frame
Double triangular covers for non rock
performance
Open keyways

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Drainage Gratings - EN124 D400

GD6060A T3

BUFFALO 100

LION 100

Features
How to specify product

product
code

reference

clear
opening
(mm)

overall
dimensions
(mm)

height
(mm)

Hinged ductile iron

grating and frame
Anti - theft captive
hinge facility

532252

GD6060A T3

600 X 600

720 X 720

100

End hinged ductile iron 710190

grating and frame
710191
Flat, 3 sided frame
Option: Locking ,
reversible hinge
Locking with a M16
bolt

BUFFALO 100

430 x 375

525 x 525

100

BUFFALO 100 LKD 430 x 475

525 x 525

100

End hinged ductile iron 710124

grating and frame
Flat, 3 sided frame
710125
Option: Locking with
a M16 bolt

LION 100

360 x 310

510 x 400

100

LION 100 LKD

360 x 310

510 x 400

100

Drainage Gratings - EN124 C250

LION 75

PUMA

End hinged ductile iron 710112

grating and frame
710118
Flat, 3 sided frame
Option: Locking with
a M16 bolt

LION 75

360 x 310

510 x 400

75

LION 75 LKD

360 x 310

510 x 400

75

532883
Kerb side hinged
ductile iron grating and
532884
frame
Dished, 4 sided frame
Option: Locking with
a M16 bolt

PUMA

390 x 316

544 x 470

100

PUMA LKD

390 x 316

544 x 470

100

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Selection - February 2015