Design requirements

• PC is a robust solution for all heavy-duty channel requirements. Available in a range of widths, depths and grate options rated from load class A to E.
• All channels and grates come as standard with lockdowns to secure the grates and prevent any damage through movement. Security lockdowns may be available depending on system set up and project requirements, please contact Allproof for more information.
• Grates from this range can be utilised on other systems manufactured by Allproof Industries allowing designers to create consistency throughout their projects.
• The system design accommodates runs of up to 43 metres, terminating at a sump. A mirror image can then be run in the opposite direction, resulting in a maximum length of 76 metres between sumps. Overall system length is unlimited, dependent on required flow rates or other constraints
• On site mitre cuts are used to form corners, junctions and irregular lengths
• Joints can be sealed with a suitable flexible sealant if required
• Outlets are achieved by utilising pre-marked knockouts
• Allproof supplies a wide range of grates to meet durability and capacity requirements. These include stainless steel, galvanised steel, glass-filled nylon and cast iron

Allproof floor surface water drainage products have been designed for compliance with the scope outlined in building codes listed above and to be installed as per published installation guides.

The standards these products have been designed to does not consider fire resistance.
For draining aggressive chemical substances careful product selection is required, see product details for further information.
Concrete encasement for appropriate load class requirements is needed, see installation details for further information.
Load class limitations specific to each grate design, see product details and install documents for further information.

NZBC E1 Surface Water: 

• E1.1/E1.2: Allproof Surface water drainage systems have been designed to safeguard people from injury or illness, and other property from damage caused by surface water.

• E1.3.1/E1.3.2: When correctly selected for the scenario and installed in line with Allproof literature these systems will protect property from surface water in an event having a 10% probability of occurring annually or entering a property in an event having a 2% probability of occurring annually.

• E1.3.3: When selected and installed correctly Allproof surface water systems with convey water to an appropriate outfall using gravity, avoid the likelihood of blockages, provide access for maintenance and clearing blockages, and avoid the likelihood of damage from superimposed loads or normal ground movements.

B2/AS1 Durability: B2.3.1 - Allproof surface water drainage systems meet the requirements of B2.3.1 (b) not less than 15 years and (c) not less than 5 years.

AS 3996 Access covers and grates: Allproof surface water drainage systems have been designed to comply to the specifications and testing set out in AS 3996. By complying to this standard Allproof products are made to improve the performance of trafficable covers and grates in vehicular and pedestrian areas, thus reducing risk of injury or loss through damage.

Allproof's Polymer Concrete channel has been used in a wide variety of installations around New Zealand and Australia including government facilities and communal areas.

Most notably the channel can be seen in Takapuna commons, Auckland University of Technology, Ponsonby Central, and Melbourne's South Wharf precinct, as well as in car parks, factories, loading docks and other industrial situations.

Maintenance requirements

• All grates are removable and regular cleaning and removal of debris is advised to maintain the channel function.
• Sumps require regular cleaning as per E1 stipulation.
• Please see the Allproof website for all maintenance advice.