REXUS Manhole Covers
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CertainTeed REXUS Manhole Covers PAM products have achieved a worldwide leadership PAM Access Covers, Curb Units and Gratings. position by delivering on CertainTeed’s core values CertainTeed has an extensive network of agents and distributors, which of safety, quality and compliance with national and ensures that products and technical advice are always available locally. Access Covers and Gratings international standards. The REXUS manhole cover For more information call 1-877-351-3323, or refer to the PAM general draws on many years of experience in the design presentation brochure or specific product brochures shown below. and manufacture of safe, durable and efficient municipal castings. REXUS Manhole Covers Designed for the intense traffic conditions found in North America, the H20 load rated REXUS cover is a one-man Additional literature: operable unit that meets the needs of public utility engineering and maintenance personnel in the areas of performance, operation and safety. Highlights There are over 6 million PAM units in the ground around the world utilizing technically advanced materials and • Ductile iron • Cover with 90° engineering. Our focus on the needs of the end-user — blocking mechanism rather than developing products merely to meet a • Spring bar locking minimum performance standard — led us to ductile • Exceeds H20 loading iron, a superior alternative to cast iron in terms of • Available in 24" opening • Optional locking features weight, strength and designability. • Hinged cover • Independently certified PAM General Brochure PAMREX Manhole Covers PAMTIGHT Manhole Covers Chamber for locking kits Key hole Product information and traceability: - H20 loading - EN 124 Frame embedment slots REXUS Gratings SELECTA Curb Units - Date of manufacture Loops ASK ABOUT OUR OTHER CERTAINTEED PRODUCTS: Spline location Hinge ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS • INSULATION • FENCE • RAILING • DECK • FOUNDATIONS • PIPE • ACCESS COVERS CertainTeed Corporation Telephone: 877-351-3323 P.O. Box 860 Fax: 877-351-3320 Valley Forge, PA 19482 www.certainteed-pamcovers.com © 8/06 CertainTeed Corporation, Printed in U.S.A. CTPAM-0002R-5M-SGCS-SO Advanced Ergonomics Quality Assurance Spring Bar Lock – The key can only be released once • Requires use of the SCS Kits for REXUS Covers the manhole cover is locked, thus SCS key included REXUS features a unique spring bar locking system, MODEL REFERENCES REXUS enables utility personnel to undertake The REXUS cover has been designed and manufactured making it impossible to forget to in the complete kit which is an integral part of the unit. This locking sys- Kit with handling key C15 lock the cover. or sold separately. visual inspections and routine maintenance of within a certified ISO 9000 quality management sys- tem combines ductile iron technology and decades of Kit without handling key C16 – It is recommended the underground networks with the minimum effort tem, certified by an independently and internationally extensive experience in designing and manufacturing • On-site installation takes five minutes: Handling key C18 SCS key not be used and in complete safety. recognized third party. REXUS has been subjected to a ductile iron municipal castings. – Punch out the center of the locking strict testing program. to open the covers. Covers should only be opened • Hinge design reduces the bolt area. How does the spring bar lock function? using standard tools and the lifting points provided. effort of opening covers • Laboratory testing: accelerated wear test. site adjustment. Any unauthorized modification of the – Install the kit in compliance by 50% utilizing standard By harnessing the compressive forces that are created with the instructions supplied. • Extensive field testing, including high speeds and spring bar may adversely affect its performance. tools (pickaxe and hooks). when the spring bar is in the closed position, the cover heavy traffic conditions. These tests confirmed that is held securely against the seating ring. Horizontal Durability of the seating ring • Hinge reduces the duration REXUS can be used in any major thoroughfare. and vertical movement of the cover is thus eliminated, of the lift, thereby reducing so that the cover is silent in operation. The spring bar The seating ring is manufactured from a specifically the risk of injury to the automatically activates when the cover is closed. formulated composite material that is known to operator. Advanced Safety have a high resistance to extremes of temperature, abrasion and shocks resulting from traffic flow and The REXUS Cover Range Ductile iron technology enables the development of cover operation. super-strong, ultralight covers and frames. • Hinge retains the cover in a safe and controlled Frame REXUS, CIRCULAR FRAME AND COVER, NON-VENTILATED, FITTED WITH ANTI-THEFT SPLINE Seating manner throughout the opening and closing • The spring bar locking mechanism ensures the ring BADGINGS REFERENCES MASS (LBS.) DIMENSIONS (IN.) sequence. cover and frame seating remain in perfect contact. REXUS Anti-theft Cover Locks COVER TOTAL A O H Spring bar integral with cover Standard (none) CDRU60EH 91 155 33-1/4 24 4 • Lifting loops incorporated into the frame ease • The locking mechanism keeps the cover held Penta Locking Kit Sewer CDRU60EHSEW 91 155 33-1/4 24 4 handling and installation with appropriate and against the sound-proofing ring; the cover is pre- • 1/4 turn lock actuated by an asymmetrical safe equipment. vented from rocking and complete silence How is the spring bar lock released? Sanitary sewer CDRU60EHSSE 91 155 33-1/4 24 4 five-sided bolt head. is ensured. • Opening — The spring bar lock Drain CDRU60EHDRA 91 155 33-1/4 24 4 Strength • The cover can be locked without any special tools, is deactivated by inserting a • On-site installation takes five minutes: simply by applying pressure with the foot. bar/pickaxe blade into the – Punch out the center of the locking bolt area. prizing slot in the front – Install the kit in compliance with the instruc- • REXUS significantly exceeds the AASHTO • Before reopening the road to traffic, utility personnel of the frame, then apply- tions supplied. (American Association of State Highway and must make sure that the cover is properly replaced ing a little Transportation Officials) H20 heavy duty load • Lock must be operated with the and that the spring bar lock has engaged. upward force until resistance requirement. handling key (supplied with the the cover pops open. kit; can be purchased separately). • REXUS is independently tested by an accredited Security • Closing — The organization to ≥ 100,000 lbs. spring bar lock Penta Kits for REXUS Covers REXUS offers four improved levels will be auto- MODEL REFERENCES of security, designed to provide matically acti- Kit with handling key C13 increasing degrees of resist- vated if the Kit without handling key C14 ance to unauthorized access. cover is released Handling key C17 It must be noted that none part way through its of these levels will prevent closing arc. If the cover has been gently lowered the determined criminal or into position it may be necessary to step on the Specification raised part of the cover to ensure the spring bar vandal from gaining access. • REXUS or similar approved Manhole Cover • Additional security features shall include a device to lock has deployed correctly. and Frame. prevent the Cover from being completely removed • Prevention of cover theft from the Frame. This device shall be capable of being is achieved by activating • Covers and Frames shall be manufactured from Durability of the spring bar lock SCS Locking Kit Ductile Iron in accordance with ISO 1083. deactivated if required. a spline located in the hinge housing. The safety The spring bar lock has been designed to operate with- • 1/4 turn lock is activated by a bolt that has a • Frames shall be circular and shall incorporate a blocking is activated once the cover is in the frame. • Covers shall be hinged and incorporate a 90° in the elastic limit of the specific grade of the ductile unique notched cylindrical head design. This blocking system to prevent accidental closure. seating ring, and shall have a 24" clear opening. • Resistance to young children comes as standard iron we produce in our foundry. In the laboratory, feature improves security by ensuring that the • Covers shall be one-man operable using standard • Frame depth shall not exceed 4"; frame flanges thanks to the spring bar lock, which requires a tool more than 400 opening and closing cycles were per- SCS locking key can only be removed once tools and shall be capable of withstanding a shall incorporate bedding slots and bolt holes. and physical strength to deactivate. formed, during which the spring bar lock retained its the manhole cover has been returned to the minimum load of 100,000 lbs. • All components shall be black coated. efficiency. As far as field testing, this technology is now • Product shall be manufactured in ISO 9000 certified • Unauthorized access is prevented by fitting the locked position. • Covers shall incorporate a spring bar locking system, seven years old, with more than 1 million units in which automatically activates when the Cover is closed. manufacturing plants. Penta locking kit. service. The spring bar lock does not require any on- • The SCS key has an internal trigger-operated lug • Additional security can be provided by the SCS that releases the key from the head of the bolt. locking kit. Advanced Ergonomics Quality Assurance Spring Bar Lock – The key can only be released once • Requires use of the SCS Kits for REXUS Covers the manhole cover is locked, thus SCS key included REXUS features a unique spring bar locking system, MODEL REFERENCES REXUS enables utility personnel to undertake The REXUS cover has been designed and manufactured making it impossible to forget to in the complete kit which is an integral part of the unit. This locking sys- Kit with handling key C15 lock the cover.