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 Type 1 Pit Enclosure
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The Type 1 cable pit system comprises a pit; an optional riser and a choice of lids and access covers up to Class B80kN.

  bulletLength:
520mm
    
  bulletWidth:
240mm
    
  bulletDepth:
400mm
600mm
  
(1 riser)

Nominal Dimensions: (Click here for all details)
Type 1 Plastic Pit Dimensions
Notes:
1. Using risers will increase pit depth (Z & D) by depth of riser.
2. Access covers will increase depth of pit by height of concrete collar - allowance should be made for concrete collar during pit installation.
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 Plastic Moulded Cable Pits
Steel Access Covers

All Steel Access Covers have IP4X (AS 60529) protection against ingress of foreign objects. Access covers are to be installed in cast-in-situ concrete collars.
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Urbanfil®

Steel Urbanfil® recessed cover (AS 3996 Class B)
Steel frame external dim. 580 x 330 x 70mm. Recessed pan depth - 85mm

Pavermate®

Steel Pavermate® recessed cover (AS 3996 Class B)
Steel frame external dim. 580 x 330 x 70mm. Recessed pan depth - 135mm

Steel Lid

Steel lid (AS 3996 Class B) AS/NZS 4586 Slip Resistance Rating R10. IP4X (AS 60529) protection against ingress of foreign objects if fitted with universal plug. If a locking lid is required, contact ACO

Cement Concrete Lid

Cement concrete lid (AS 3996 Class A) AS/NZS 4586 Slip Resistance Rating R9. IP4X (AS 60529) protection against ingress of foreign objects if fitted with universal plug.
Lids

Lids fit into rebate at top of pit, whilst access covers must be installed in a cast in situ concrete collar. Click here for installation details.
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Riser

Optional riser to increase pit depth, riser rebate is identical to pit rebate and with lid, offers the same IP protection. To produce riser, cut base off another pit to appropriate length. ACO recommends no more than 1 riser. Riser adds 200mm depth.
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Pit

Plastic pit construction offers an economic pit solution for light duty applications. Plastic also offers excellent electrical resistivity.
Pit can be cut at specific points to create a shallower pit. Contact ACO for further information.
Continuous ribbed wall design for maximum wall strength. All plastic pits have undergone FEA analysis to ensure optimum pit performance.
  
Ductile Iron Access Covers

Rhinocast® access covers offer water and gas tightness to AS 3996. Access covers are to be installed in cast-in-situ concrete collars.
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RhinocastRegistered (solid top & recessed options) Class B

Ductile iron Rhinocast® solid top cover (AS 3996 Class B) AS/NZS 4586 Slip Resistance Rating R10

Ductile iron Rhinocast® recessed cover (AS 3996 Class B)

Iron frame - external dim. 600 x 560 x 55mm

Conduit entry

Use holesaw to cut conduit anywhere on side wall. The maximum number of holes recommended per pit is limited by conduit quantity and size.
For more information, contact ACO.

 
Type 1 Enclosure Parts List
 
Pit Description
Part No.
Weight (kg)
Type 1 plastic pit
3
Lids & Access Covers Description
 
Cover
Total
Cement concrete lid (AS 3996 Class A) - Blank
7
7
Cement concrete lid (AS 3996 Class A) - Communications
7
7
Cement concrete lid (AS 3996 Class A) - Electricity
7
7
Steel lid (AS 3996 Class B)
3
3
Steel lid (AS 3996 Class C)
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-
-
Steel Urbanfilregistered trademark recessed cover (AS 3996 Class B)
8
13
Steel Pavermateregistered trademark recessed cover (AS 3996 Class B)
8
13
Ductile iron Rhinocastregistered trademark recessed cover (AS 3996 Class B)
28
40
Ductile iron Rhinocastregistered trademark solid top cover (AS 3996 Class B)
Lid & access cover weights are provided as lifting weight (individual cover parts) and total weight. Recessed cover weights do not include pavement infill; for approx. lifting weight - Urbanfil®/ Pavermate® covers - multiply weight by '7'; Rhinocast® covers multiply weight by '1.5'.
Optional brass edging (Specify 'BE' after part number).
Optional locking, brass or stainless steel edging in 12mm or 40mm heights (Specify 'BE' or 'SS' and height after part number).
For Accessories (e.g. identification plates, divider brackets, cable hanger brackets) click here.
20
44

 

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