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   Neenah Foundry Co.  Cast Iron Tree Grates  

NEENAH - Installation - Page 3

 

 

INSTALLATION

SUGGESTED INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR NEENAH TREE GRATES AND R-8500 FRAMES

 

Excavate tree pit. Place wood form within excavation.
Set at proper grade. Make form outside dimension.
45 3/4" x 45 3/4" for 48" x 48" grate,
57 3/4" x 57 3/4" for 60" x 60" grate or
69 3/4" x 69 3/4" for 72" x 72" grate. 

Assemble the R-8500 tree grate frame using the hardware provided. Make sure to tighten the countersunk flat head screws so they are flush or below the bearing surface of the frame.  Place frame on wood form.

Place both tree grate halves within the frame. Check and adjust frame alignment and elevation if needed.
Install #3 rebar through lugs on frame
and support as required. 
Pour and finish concrete. Do not remove tree grate until concrete is set up. 

 

NEW CAST IRON FRAMES

A new line of cast iron frames is now available, to make the installation job both easier and more accurate.

Each frame is made up of only four pieces that are substantially lighter than previous eight piece designs. In addition, the mating edges have been jointed so that the frame can be bolted together into one level unit in just minutes.

Unlike steel angle frames, cast iron frames will not rust into disintegration from continuous exposure to the elements, and with the strength of cast iron, you can be assured that your frames will not be damaged or distorted at the jobsite prior to installation.

    NOTE: In cases where the frames have been shipped to the project ahead of the tree grates, a wooden template fabricated to the exact size of the grates, must be installed in the frames prior to pouring the concrete to assure that the final installation will be square and level.

The seat of the frame should be cleaned prior to setting the grate. Grate halves are to be bolted together on the underside using the bolt slots provided.

If tree guards are to be used, they may now to be attached to the guard lugs on the underside of the grate. (See detail of tree guard lug on page 5).

THESE SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONS APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE GRATE CONFIGURATION.

ALL OR ANY PART OF THE PRECEDING SPECIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES MAY BE INCORPORATED IN YOUR PROJECT DOCUMENTS.

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