N o r t h A m e r i c an S p e c i a l t y P r o d u c t s I nstal l ati on G ui de 3-in-1 Solution Forms Footings ■ Drains Foundations ■ Supports Radon Venting North American Specialty Products
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS Rough Layout Begin with the rough layout of the required number of standard 12' lineals, couplings, 90˚ corners, 45˚ corners, drain outlets and other necessary accessoryparts. Cutting Cut lineals to the required length using a hand or power saw. Do not pre-plan or pre-cut lengths. Simply cut to length when required and use remaining piece as the next piece to be installed. This approach will help minimize waste by ensuring that numerous short pieces are not left over.
Leveling Leveling can begin during or upon completion of the assembly of the footing form, using grade stakes (GS018, GS030), steel forming pins or wood stakes. Elevate lineals slightly above the desired elevation level when fastening lineals to stakes or pins; once fastening is complete, tap the forms back down to the desired level. To fasten grade stakes, place stake against outer (slotted) side of lineal and drill drywall screw through hole in stake directly into lineal.
PVC Pipe/Drilled Holes C o rr u g at e d P i p e / O u t l e t s Drainage Drainage outlets can be created in two ways: 1. O utlet fittings – Use when the outlets are located at a transition point between lineals. 2. O utlet adaptors (AD004) – Use when the outlet must be positioned somewhere along the length of the lineal, rather than at a transition point.
Stone Place stone in the same manner as current practice. In some cases, putting stone in place prior to the concrete pour can hold the Form-A-Drain system in place. Where required, separate filter fabric must be installed. Partially backfill outside of footing with appropriate stone, apply geotextile or filter fabric as illustrated (right) and complete backfilling with stone. FORM Methods Alternative FAD can accommodate various footing depths.
Radon CollectioN & Evacuation Sub-Slab Perimeter System INSTALLATION Install FAD and related system components accordingto all applicable codes and following instructions for conformance with the EPA “Model Standards and Techniques for Control of Radon in New Residential Buildings.
INSPECTOR GUIDE Form-A-Drain performs multiple purposes: footing form, drainage system and radon reduction system. Types of Crossovers Figure 1 Outlet Positioning Not all types required — refer to local building codes RADON OUTLET TO DAYLIGHT CROSSOVER PVC HORIZONTAL PIPE OUTLET PVC TEE OUTLET DUAL OUTLET TO SUMP PUMP CROSSOVER Option A COUPLING Use option A or B to discharge water toward desired destination, based on local practice and site conditions.
RecEIving, Handling and Storing Inspection Store like this… All shipments from a North Not like this! American Specialty Products plant must be inspected as soon as possible after arrival. All North American Specialty Products lineal products are shipped in bulk quantities. Extremely rough handling en route may cause damage. Begin by making an overall inspection of the load. Visual inspection should indicate any apparent damage to the product. DO NOT discard any damaged material.
