Aco Rainwater Outlets Brochure

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ACO Building Drainage
Drainage Systems
Product catalogue and specifiers design guide

ACO Building Drainage Watertight Rainwater
Outlets for Flat Roofs and Other Areas
ACO building drainage

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Watertight Rainwater Outlets
Contents
Introduction
Flat roofs
The need for rainwater outlets
Design considerations
Hydraulic design considerations
Effective catchment area of roofs
Product ranges
Index to HP product ranges
Introduction
Description
Product features
HP range accessories overview
HP product selector
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Technical information and order data
11
HP range accessories selector
20
Raising rings and adaptors
21
Deck support and terrace gratings
22
Appendices
Index to appendices
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Appendix 1 - material selection
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Appendix 2 - typical roof construction detail
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Appendix 3 - installation guidelines
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Introduction
Flat roofs
The need for rainwater outlets
Over the past few years, there have been
Any flat area needs careful design to ensure
To overcome this potential problem, ACO
major advances and improvements in the
efficient removal of surface water.
Building Drainage rainwater outlets provide a
materials used in modern roofing technology.
Traditionally, water from a flat roof or other
watertight joint between the membrane and
The specifier now has renewed confidence to
structure is channelled by way of a slope
the outlet by mechanically clamping the
take full advantage of the benefits of a flat
to a rainwater pipe. Leaks can often occur
membrane to the sump unit. Tried and tested
roof and low pitched roof design concept.
at the junction of the membrane and the
for over 40 years, ACO Building Drainage
rainwater pipe.
outlets have been used successfully on all
Flat roofs allow greater planning and design
types of flat roof construction.
flexibility - roof-top gardens, terracing, patios,

car parks, building services and ventilation
equipment, delivery areas and provision for
adding additional storeys at a later date. All
can be accommodated in a flat roof design.
Extensive or irregular shaped buildings can be

roofed more quickly, easily and cost effectively
than a pitched roof.
Internal condensation is less of a risk because

a flat roof uses less airspace than a pitched
roof. In addition, the need to heat and
illuminate voids is eliminated.
Flat roofs allow easy access to natural light

and because of the simple construction,
internal partitioning is easy. This is
especially advantageous for commercial
or industrial buildings.
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HP (High Performance) range of outlets provides rainwater
drainage solutions for a wide range of applications.
Hydraulic design considerations
Overview
Geographical location
Flow rate calculation
The following notes are intended as a guide to
Rainfall intensity has a direct impact on the
The flow rate Q, from roofs, paved areas and
the specifier who is designing a rainwater
performance requirements of any rainwater
vertical walls and surfaces is calculated as
drainage system for a roof. It is recommended
drainage system. For roofs and paved areas,
follows and assumes that all surfaces are
that reference is made to British Standard BS
it is normally impracticable to guard against
impermeable:
EN 12056 : 2000 Gravity Drainage Systems
very infrequent, extremely heavy rainfall
Inside Buildings - Part 3 : Roof drainage,
situations and so the designer should aim to
layout and calculation for a comprehensive
strike a balance between the cost of the
design guide.
drainage system, the risk category of the

building and the frequency and subsequent
For any rainwater drainage system to work
consequences of flooding.
effectively and reliably, due account must be

taken of the following considerations:
Q = A x I litres/second
3600
where
Q = Volumetric flow rate (l/s)
A = Effective catchment area (m)
The drainage system for roofs and paved
I = Rainfall intensity (75mm/hr)
areas should be capable of coping with the

Geographical location
intense rainfall that accompanies summer
Rainfall intensity
thunderstorms.
Effective catchment area of roof

Risk category of building
The UK experiences complex and varied
Hydraulic capacity of the drainage
rainfall patterns. For example, surprisingly,
system(s) employed
although the upland areas of northern and

western parts of the British Isles experience
higher average annual rainfall than the
lowland areas, the lowland areas experience
more frequent and more intense short
duration rainfall than the upland areas. British
Standard BS EN 12056 : 2000 may be
referred to for further information and
guidance on this topic.
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A rainfall intensity of 75mm/hr (0.02 l/s/ m2)
is used throughout this design catalogue.
Pitched roofs
Flat roofs & paved areas
The effective catchment area of a freely
For a monopitch flat roof or paved area with a
exposed pitched roof draining to an eaves or
freely exposed horizontal surface, the effective
parapet wall gutter is equal to the plan area of
catchment area is equal to the plan area of
the roof plus half its maximum elevation area.
the area to be drained as shown below:
Figure 1. Pitched Roof
Figure 2. Monopitch Flat Roof
Plan
l
Catchment area B
f
Catchment Area B = a x b (m)

All linear dimensions in metres.
Catchment area A
Figure 3. Dual Pitch Flat Roof
Catchment Area A = (f x l) + (g/2 x l) (m)
= l(f + g/2) (m)
Catchment area C
d
e
Catchment area D
For a flat roof with a dual pitch, split the roof
up into discrete areas to isolate the catchment
areas as follows:
Catchment Area C = c x d (m)
Catchment Area D = c x e (m)
Adjacent vertical surfaces
Practical design tips
Flat roofs or paved areas that are adjacent to
Similarly, for a flat roof exposed to two or
When designing an engineered rainwater
vertical walls and/or glazed surfaces will be
more vertical walls forming an angle or bay,
scheme, the following design hints are
subjected to an increased hydraulic load due
the assumed resulting wind direction requires
suggested:
to the effects of wind driven rain against these
that the combined areas of the walls should
vertical surfaces and subsequently running off
be considered together as follows:
Do not design for the maximum outlet
onto the roof.
hydraulic capacity, allow a 10% factor of
For a flat roof exposed to a single wall as

shown in Figure 4, assume the effective
safety margin for intense storms and
a
Catchment area F
Catchment area E
leaf/debris blockage.
Always allow for a back-up outlet, even
catchment area to be half the exposed vertical
though only one outlet may be required.
area of the wall and is shown as follows:
Rainwater outlets should be inspected and

cleaned at least every 6 months to ensure
Catchment area E
a
reliable and continuous operation.

h
H
b
Catchment area B
Figure 5 Monopitch Flat Roof with Two
Adjacent Vertical Walls
Roof Catchment Area B = a x b (m)

Vertical Wall Catchment Area E = a x H/2 (m)
b
Catchment area B
Figure 4. Monopitch Flat Roof with
Vertical Wall Catchment Area F = b x h/2 (m)

Total Catchment Area = (a x b) +
(E+ F - 2F x Cos ) (m)
One Adjacent Vertical Wall

All linear dimensions in metres; angles in
From Figure 2, Catchment Area B = a x b (m)
Vertical Wall Catchment Area E = a x H/2 (m)
Total Catchment Area = (a x b) + (a x H/2) (m)
degrees.
Product ranges
Index to HP product ranges
Introduction
Description
The extensive range of products included in
The ACO Building Drainage HP range of
the ACO Building Drainage HP (High
rainwater outlets provides a comprehensive
Performance) range of outlets provides
selection of high performance rainwater outlet
rainwater drainage solutions for a wide range
solutions for most domestic, industrial and
of applications.
commercial applications involving flat roofs,

balconies and terracing.
Key features of this high quality product range

include advanced grating geometry increasing
the flow of water through the outlet compared
Introduction
to conventional units and secure gratings to
Description
prevent vandalising and theft.
Product features
The ACO Building Drainage HP range provides
HP vertical spigot oulet - dome grate
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a high performance, cost effective, high
HP vertical spigot outlet - flat grate
12
quality solution for most rainwater
HP vertical screw outlet - dome grate
13
applications.
HP 45 spigot outlet - dome grate
14
15
A wide range of outlet sizes and
HP balcony spigot outlet - flat grate
16
configurations are available: 50mm, 75mm,
HP two-way screw outlet - flat grate
17
100mm and 150mm.
HP gully spigot outlet - dome grate
18
HP refurbishment outlet - dome grate
19
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Product ranges
Product features
High flow rate

Advanced design features encourage a higher
flow rate of water through the outlet
compared to conventional systems by
reducing the amount of air that is drawn into
A wide range of accessories are available for

the ACO Building Drainage HP range
including raising rings, PVC connectors,
terrace grates and deck support plates. See
Pages 20-22 for details.
the outlet. If allowed to go unchecked, a

vortex will form as the water enters the outlet
- the same effect can be seen in the bath or a
sink when the plug is removed.
Cost effective drainage solution - high flow
rates minimises number of outlets
Reduced installation costs
required.
Compared to conventional outlets, high
Secure grating to prevent vandalism and

theft.
Comprehensive product range for most
applications.
performance outlets mean either fewer

outlets/pipe/groundworks with reduced
Pipe connections
installation costs, or greater security in
Refer to Appendix 3 for details of the full
extreme rainfall conditions.
range of flexible pipe connection couplings
Durable, corrosion resistant construction.

Gun-metal optionally available.
that are available from ACO Building Drainage.

Secure gratings
All gratings for the HP range of products
At the centre of the vortex, a void is naturally
are secured with stainless steel fixings that
formed as the water spirals through the outlet.
require either a socket wrench or spanner
Under these conditions, both water and air
for removal and replacement. This provides
are drawn into the outlet significantly reducing
additional security to prevent theft or
efficiency. For maximum flow rate efficiency,
vandalism.
only water should enter the outlet. This may

result in the use of fewer outlets for a given
Membrane clamp
installation.
The roof membrane is positively secured into
Options
the outlet body by a clamp and is secured by
Gun-metal to BS 1400 available to special
2 stainless steel fixings. The membrane clamp
order. Gun-metal should be specified for
is serrated on the underside for improved
use in conjunction with copper or lead-
membrane clamp grip performance. The
clad roofs or when connected to copper
outlet design ensures the integrity of the seal
pipes. Refer to Appendix 1 for further
between the clamp and body is not disturbed
information. Suffix Sales Code with GM
when the grating is removed for maintenance

during the life of the installation.
The ACO Building Drainage HP range of
outlets provide anti-vortex design features to
minimise this effect and a twofold design
approach is adopted to achieve this. On all
circular domed gratings an inverted cup
for this option for example, 2HP-D GM.

Gratings and clamp rings can be provided
to suit corporate colour schemes and
Materials
coding as required.
All products are manufactured from LM6

grade aluminium alloy to BS 1490 as
standard for optimum corrosion resistance.
arrangement is integrated within the grating

to breakdown the vortex effect within the
grating and in addition, the leaf guard
geometry of the gratings is optimised to
encourage water to flow radially into the
outlet, thereby minimising the vortex effect
For further details of any options, contact
outside of the grating.
the ACO Building Drainage Sales Desk on

01462 816666 for more information.
Product ranges
HP product selector
HP vertical spigot outlet
HP 45 & 90 spigot outlets
HP gully spigot outlet
General purpose rainwater outlets suitable for
These angled problem solving units are
The gully outlet is designed to fit into valley
direct connection to cast iron pipework to BS
particularly relevant to suit more complex pipe
gutters and is supplied with a vertical spigot
416 : 1983/EN 877 or to PVC O-ring socket
run detail. Pipework connections as per
outlet and dome grating. Pipework
pipe to BS 4514 : 1983. Other connections
vertical spigot details.
connections as per vertical spigot details.
HP balcony spigot outlet
HP refurbishment outlet
The balcony outlet provides discrete safe
When an existing flat roof is being upgraded,
drainage for balconies and walkways.
the refurbishment outlet is designed to fit
Supplied complete with a D-shaped flat
inside the existing outlet and pipework with
grating, the outlet can be installed against a
minimal disruption without the need to
wall. The grating is supplied with holes to
remove the original outlet. The aluminium
receive either 50mm, 75mm or 100mm
body incorporates a wide fixing flange to
nominal bore rainwater downpipes. These are
enhance the bond with roofing membranes
easily cut on site to suit the application.
and does not suffer the distortion effects
can be made using ACO Building Drainage

flexible couplings or heat shrink sleeving.
Vertical spigot outlets are available with either

domed or flat gratings. Flat gratings are used
where either vehicles or pedestrian traffic is likely.
HP vertical screw outlet
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Screwed outlets are recommended where
connection to the outlet occurs within the
thickness of the slab and threaded connections
will form a completely gas-tight seal.
during the application of torched membranes.

HP two-way screw outlet
Outlets are supplied with a flexible finned

pipe seal ensuring a watertight connection to
Vertical screw outlets have a female parallel
existing pipework. The ease of use and
thread to BS 21 : 1985 for connecting
minimal disruption to the existing rainwater
directly to tubes conforming to BS 1387 :
system makes this an extremely cost effective
1985 which is supplied with a taper male
solution when upgrading flat roofs.
thread. This ensures a completely watertight

seal when screwed fully home into the outlet
body. A range of PVC adaptors are available
from ACO Building Drainage to allow
The two-way outlet is designed to be used at
connection to aluminium pipework, socketed
the junction of roofs and parapet walls, or
and socketless cast iron pipework and PVC
wherever a horizontal and vertical surface
pipework.
meet. Available to fit pipe sizes of 50mm,

75mm and 100mm. This flexible design of
outlet allows either horizontal or vertical
outflow take-off. Pipework connections as per
vertical screw details.
Product ranges
HP vertical spigot outlet - dome grate

Product Code
Nominal Bore
Pipe Size (mm)
Flow Rate (l/s)
Part Number
Weight
(kg)
Area Drained (m2)
2HP-D
50
17001
1.7
81
2.39
3HP-D
75
17004
5.0
240
2.49
4HP-D
100
17007
10.7
514
4.23
6HP-D
150
17010
14.1
675
4.67
Based on a 35mm head of water over the outlet body.

Based on a rainfall intensity of 75mm/hr.
Flow rates based on BS EN 12056 : 2000.
Physical dimensions
A
B
Membrane
C
D
Dimension
2HP-D
3HP-D
4HP-D
6HP-D
292
292
380
380
233
233
305
305
196
196
244
244
98
108
122
145
60
83
110
160
All dimensions in mm
Pipework connections
Specification clause
Vertical spigot outlets may be directly
The rainwater outlets 2HP-D/3HP-D/ 4HP-
All components used within the scope of this
connected to the following:
D/6HP-D* are to be ACO Building Drainage
system are shown on Drawing No. * and all
Cast iron pipework to BS 416:1973
HP vertical spigot outlets with locked dome
work shall be carried out strictly in
grating supplied by ACO Building Drainage
accordance with the manufacturers
(a division of ACO Technologies plc),
instructions and the installation details are
or EN 877.
PVC O-ring socketed pipe to BS 4514 :
1985 (for 3HP-D, 4HP-D and 6HP-D
outlets only).
Connection to 2HP-D units via heat
shrink socket or pipe couplings.
ACO Business Centre, Caxton Road,
set out on Drawing No. *.
Bedford, Bedfordshire MK41 0LF.
* please delete or complete as appropriate.
All components to be manufactured

from grade LM6 aluminium alloy to
BS 1490/gun-metal to BS EN 1982*.
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Product ranges
HP vertical spigot outlet - flat grate

Product Code
Nominal Bore
Pipe Size (mm)
Area Drained (m2)
Flow Rate (l/s)
Part Number
Weight
(kg)
2HP-F
50
17002
1.7
81
2.51
3HP-F
75
17005
5.0
240
2.65
4HP-F
100
17008
10.7
514
4.08
6HP-F
150
17011
15.6
749
4.39

Physical dimensions
A
B
Membrane
C
D
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Dimension
2HP-F
3HP-F
4HP-F
6HP-F
380
292
292
380
233
233
305
305
196
196
244
244
98
108
122
145
60
83
110
160
Vertical spigot outlets may be directly
The rainwater outlets 2HP-F/3HP-F/ 4HP-
connected to the following:
F/6HP-F* are to be ACO Building Drainage HP
vertical spigot outlets with locked flat grating
supplied by ACO Building Drainage (a division
of ACO Technologies plc), ACO Business
or EN 877.
1985 (for 3HP-F, 4HP-F and 6HP-F
outlets only).
Connection to 2HP-F units via heat
Centre, Caxton Road, Bedford,
Bedfordshire MK41 0LF.

Product ranges
HP vertical screw outlet - dome grate

Nominal Bore
Pipe Size (mm)
Part Number
2HP-TD
50
17003
3HP-TD
75
17006
4HP-TD
100
6HP-TD
150
Product Code
Area Drained (m2)
Weight
(kg)
1.7
81
2.29
5.0
240
2.32
17009
10.7
514
4.03
17012
13.5
648
4.13
Flow Rate (l/s)

Physical dimensions
A
B
Membrane
Dimension
2HP-TD
3HP-TD
4HP-TD
6HP-TD
292
292
380
380
234
234
305
305
121
121
133
144
35
45
38
38
Vertical screw outlets have a female parallel
The rainwater outlets 2HP-TD/3HP-TD/ 4HP-
thread to BS 21 : 1985 for connecting
TD/6HP-TD* are to be ACO Building Drainage
directly to tube conforming to BS 1387 :
HP vertical screw outlets with locked dome
1985 which is supplied with a taper male
thread. This ensures a completely watertight
seal when screwed fully home into the outlet
body.
thickness of the slab and threaded
connections will form a completely gas-tight

seal within the slab.
Refer to HP Accessories section for details of
ABS adaptors that are available from ACO
Building Drainage.
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Product ranges

Nominal Bore
Pipe Size (mm)
Part Number
245HP-D
50
17013
1.7
81
3.34
345HP-D
75
17014
5.0
240
3.77
445HP-D
100
17015
10.7
514
4.81
Product Code
Weight
(kg)
Area Drained (m2)
Flow Rate (l/s)

Physical dimensions
A
B
Membrane
Dimension
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245HP-D
345HP-D
445HP-D
305
305
372
229
229
305
229
235
273
175
175
191
62
87
114
45 spigot outlets may be directly connected
The rainwater outlets 245HP-D/345HP-D/
to the following:
445HP-D* are to be ACO Building Drainage
HP 45 spigot outlets with locked dome
or EN 877.
Connection to PVC pipework via heat

Product ranges

Product Code
Nominal Bore
Pipe Size (mm)
Part Number
290HP-D
50
17016
1.7
81
3.57
390HP-D
75
17017
3.3
171
3.61
490HP-D
100
17018
7.2
336
4.69
Weight
(kg)
Area Drained (m2)
Flow Rate (l/s)

Physical dimensions
A
B
Membrane
Dimension
290HP-D
390HP-D
490HP-D
305
329
405
229
229
305
124
121
142
232
267
285
62
83
110
90 spigot outlets may be directly connected
The rainwater outlets 290HP-D/390HP-D/
to the following:
490HP-D* are to be ACO Building Drainage
Cast iron pipework to BS 416:1973 or EN
HP 90 spigot outlets with locked dome
877.
1985 (for 390HP-D and 490HP-D outlets
only).
Connection to 290HP-D via heat shrink
socket or pipe couplings.

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Product ranges
HP balcony spigot outlet - flat grate

Product Code
Nominal Bore
Pipe Size (mm)
Weight
(kg)
Area Drained (m2)
Flow Rate (l/s)
Part Number
2HP-BO
50
17019
1.7
81
2.58
3HP-BO
75
17020
5.0
240
2.71
4HP-BO
100
17021
8.4
403
2.77

Physical dimensions
A
242
Membrane
C
E
D
G
F
Dimension
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2HP-BO
3HP-BO
186
4HP-BO
270
270
270
205
205
205
52
52
52
125
125
125
235
235
235
180
180
180
60
83
110
Balcony outlets may be directly connected to
The rainwater outlets 2HP-BO/3HP-BO/
the following:
4HP-BO* are to be ACO Building Drainage HP
Cast iron pipework to BS 416:1973 or
Balcony spigot outlets with locked flat grating
supplied by ACO Building Drainage (a division
of ACO Technologies plc), ACO Business
EN 877.
1985 (for 3HP-BO and 4HP-BO
outlets only).
Connection to 2HP-BO units via heat
Centre, Caxton Road, Bedford,
Bedfordshire MK41 0LF.

Product ranges
HP two-way screw outlet - flat grate

Area Drained (m2)
Flow Rate (l/s)

Product Code
Nominal Bore
Pipe Size (mm)
Part Number
Vertical
Outflow
Horizontal
Outflow
2HP-2W
50
17022
1.7
1.7
81
81
2.14
3HP-2W
75
17023
3.9
1.5
189
93
2.22
4HP-2W
100
17024
6.0
2.0
288
110
2.23
Vertical
Outflow
Weight
(kg)
Horizontal
Outflow

Physical dimensions
E
Membrane
F
B
Dimension
2HP-2W
3HP-2W
4HP-2W
204
204
204
70
70
70
191
191
191
214
214
214
50
50
50
45
45
45
Overall Length
225
225
225
Two Way outlets have a female parallel thread
The rainwater outlets 2HP-2W/3HP-2W/
to BS 21 : 1985 for connecting directly to
4HP-2W* are to be ACO Building Drainage
tube conforming to BS 1387 : 1985 which is
HP Two-Way screw outlets with locked flat
supplied with a taper male thread. This
ensures a completely watertight seal when
screwed fully home into the outlet body.
thickness of the slab and threaded
connections will form a completely gas-tight
seal within the slab.

Refer to HP Accessories section for details of
ABS adaptors that are available from ACO
Building Drainage.
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Product ranges
HP gully spigot outlet - dome grate

Nominal Bore
Pipe Size (mm)
Product Code
Weight
(kg)
Area Drained (m2)
Flow Rate (l/s)
Part Number
3HP-GO
75
17025
5.0
240
3.89
4HP-GO
100
17026
10.4
500
4.02

Physical dimensions
B
Membrane
C
D
3HP-GO
Dimension
18
4HP-GO
228
228
188
188
251
251
130
130
83
110
Overall Length
334
334
Gully outlets may be directly connected to the
The rainwater outlets 3HP-GO/4HP-GO* are
following:
to be ACO Building Drainage HP Gully outlets
Cast iron pipework to BS 416:1973 or
with locked dome grating supplied by ACO
Building Drainage (a division of ACO
Technologies plc), ACO Business Centre,
EN 877.
1985.
Caxton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
MK41 0LF.

Product ranges
HP refurbishment outlet - dome grate

Nominal Bore
Pipe Size (mm)
Product Code
Flow Rate (l/s)
Part Number
Weight
(kg)
Area Drained (m2)
3HP-RFO
75
17027
5.0
240
5.00
4HP-RFO
100
17028
5.0
240
5.10

A
Physical dimensions
B
Membrane
C
D
E
F
G
Dimension
3HP-RFO
4HP-RFO
456
456
304
304
346
346
266
266
63.5
88.9
95
120
205
205
Refurbishment outlets are designed to fit the
The rainwater outlets 3HP-RFO/4HP-RFO*
following range of existing pipework systems:
are to be ACO Building Drainage HP
3HP-RFO : 71.5 to 78.5mm internal pipe
Refurbishment outlets with locked dome
diameter.
4HP-RFO : 97.0 to 104.0mm internal
pipe diameter.

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Product ranges
PVC adaptors
Terrace grates
raise the level of the dome grating above the
PVC adaptors are available for threaded
Terrace grates are designed for installations
outlet body, for example an inverted roof
outlets - HP Vertical Screw (HP-TD); and HP
with terraced paving slabs or block paviors.
construction. With the exception of the
Two-Way (HP-2W) systems. ABS adaptors
Terrace grates can only be used with circular
Balcony Outlets (HP-BO) and Gully Outlets
provide a quick and convenient connection to
raising rings as described above. A slotted
(HP-GO), raising rings will only accept dome
PVC and cast iron pipework.
fixing detail allows 90 rotational movement
A wide range of accessories is available for

the ACO Building Drainage HP range of
rainwater outlets allowing easy installation in
common and not so common applications of
roof construction, including warm and
inverted roofs, terraces and concealed outlets
under raised paving slabs.
Raising rings
Raising rings are used where it is necessary to
gratings or Terrace Grates as the raising rings

will not accept the standard flat grates.
to accommodate slab/pavior patterns.

The adaptors are suitable for connection to all
types of pipe systems including cast iron
socketed or socketless systems and are
assembled using PTFE tape to ensure a
watertight connection. Manufactured from
tough ABS, the adaptors are supplied with a
male thread and chamfered spigot for easy
connection to PVC pipes. ABS adaptors are
suitable for direct connection to:
Cast Iron pipework to BS 416:1973

Raising rings are easily cut with a hacksaw on
site if required to match installation
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requirements, i.e. to suit paving slabs.
or EN 877.
PVC O-ring socketed pipe to
BS 4514:1983.
Stainless steel extension fixings are supplied

with each raising ring.
Deck supports
Raising rings are also available for Balcony

Outlets and Gully Outlets. All raising rings are
manufactured from LM6 aluminium alloy to
BS 1490 and are optionally available in gun
metal to BS 1400. Suffix sales code with GM
for this option.
Deck supports are used where ACO Building

Drainage HP rainwater outlets are installed in
metal deck roof constructions, providing a
stable and secure interface between the outlet
and roof. Deck Supports are manufactured
from 1.5mm steel sheet and finished primed
in a red oxide paint finish. Suitable for all
types of metal deck roofing.
Product ranges
Raising rings and adaptors
A
Raising rings for circular outlets

Vertical Spigot, Vertical Screw, 45 Spigot, 90 Spigot
C
and Refurbishment Outlets (dome grate only)

Outlet Model
Product Code
Part Number
Weight (kg)
2/3RR
17029
161
128
150
0.72
4/6RR
17030
233
128
222
1.14
2HP-D; 2HP-TD; 3HP-D; 3HP-TD; 245HP-D; 345HP-D;

290HP-D; 390HP-D; 3HP-RFO
4HP-D; 4HP-TD; 6HP-D; 6HP-TD; 445HP-D; 490HP-D;
4HP-RFO
All dimensions in mm.
B
Raising rings for balcony outlets
Part Number
Product Code
BO-RR
17031
Weight (kg)
220
115
1.25
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Raising rings for gully outlets

Part Number
Product Code
GO-RR
17032
240
115
Weight (kg)
1.85
L
I
ABS adaptors
Male thread A
Product Code
Part Number
Male Thread
A (BSP)
2STC
15007
3STC
15008
82.0
305
148
0.55
4STC
15009
110.5
305
148
1.12
6STC
15010
160.0
305
148
2.25
Material: ABS.
Outside
B (mm)
57.0
Length L
(mm)
Length l
(mm)
Weight
(kg)
305
148
0.33
Product ranges
Deck support and terrace gratings
Deck supports for circular outlets
Outlet Model
Part Nos
Weight (kg)
Product Code
2HP-D
17033
1.97
2/3DS
Sales Code: 2/3DS

335
2HP-TD
3HP-D
335
3HP-TD
245HP-D
345HP-D
290HP-D
390HP-D
4HP-D
17034
2.91
4/6DS
Sales Code: 4/6DS
4HP-TD
415
6HP-D
6HP-TD
445HP-D
415
490HP-D
3HP-RFO
4HP-RFO
Terrace gratings for circular outlet raising rings
Outlet Model
Part Number
Weight (kg)
Product Code
Appropriate Raising Ring

Sales Code (Ref.)
2HP-D
17035
0.70
2/3TG
2/3RR
22
Sales Code: 2/3 TG

160
2HP-TD
3HP-D
3HP-TD
245HP-D
25
345HP-D
290HP-D
390HP-D
4HP-D
4HP-TD
17036
1.52
4/6TG
4/6RR
Sales Code: 4/6TG

232
6HP-D
6HP-TD
445HP-D
490HP-D
3HP-RFO
4HP-RFO
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Appendices
Index to appendices

Overview
24
Aluminium alloys
24
Gun-metal
24
Galvanised mild steel
24
Galvanic corrosion
24
The electromotive series
24
Material selection tips
24
Appendix 2 - typical roof

construction detail
Warm roof
25
Inverted roof
25
Un-insulated roof
25
HP 90 outlet
26
Gully outlet
26
Refurbishment outlet
26
Balcony outlet with downpipe
27
Two-way outlet
27
Terrace grate
28
Metal deck support
28

General installation notes
29
Threaded outlets
29
Balcony outlets
29
HP circular raising rings
29
Balcony/gully outlet raising rings
29
Deck supports
29
30
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Appendices
Overview
Gun-metal
The electromotive series
This section includes a brief insight into the
Gun metal possesses good tensile strength
The susceptibility of different metals to
materials that the rainwater drainage products
and corrosion resistant properties and is used
corrosion whilst in contact with each other
featured in this Product Catalogue and Design
in many bearing and marine applications.
depends upon the difference between the
Guide are manufactured from.
ACO Building Drainage rainwater outlets are
contact potentials. The greater the potential
available in gun-metal when bi-metallic
difference, the greater the tendency for
corrosion resistance arising from lead or
corrosion. The metal with the higher negative
copper materials is a potential risk.
potential forms the anode and is corroded
In certain applications, it is vital to

understand the long term operational effects
that will occur if products are not specified
accurately or installed correctly.
Aluminium alloys
Gun-metal is an alloy of copper, tin and zinc.

Admiralty gun-metal typically has a
Some examples from the Electromotive Series
composition of 88% copper, 10% tin and
are shown opposite for illustration.
2% zinc.
More noble decreased corrosion
Aluminium alloys are very common and can

be found in a wide range of applications
ranging from cooking utensils to spacecraft.
preferentially.
Titanium
304 Stainless Steel
(passivated)
Galvanised mild steel
Silver
The material is commercially available in
Mild steel is a convenient, ductile, easily
excess of 99% purity and is used primarily for
worked and cost effective material that finds
Copper
its high resistance to corrosion, lightness and
many uses in everyday applications around
Gun-metal
strength.
us.
Nickel
Lead
Cast Iron
Comparing similar products, aluminium alloys
In its raw state, mild steel offers no resistance
weigh around one-third as much as equivalent
to corrosion and quickly forms a familiar rust
mild steel and stainless steel products and
(ferric oxide) on its surface unless precautions
compared to mild steel, they have a much
are taken to prevent oxidation taking place.
better corrosion resistance to atmospheric

conditions.
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Galvanising is a process that is commonly
Aluminium
Less noble increased corrosion
Zinc
Magnesium
Material selection tips
used to prevent corrosion and essentially

For applications when dissimilar materials
Because aluminium alloys are strong,
consists of a layer of zinc applied to the
lightweight, have good corrosion resistance,
surface of the steel. ACO Building Drainage
are in contact with each other wherever
are cost effective and have excellent casting
use a hot dip process of dipping the
possible, select materials to be as close as
properties, this material is an obvious first
component into a vat of molten zinc.
possible to each other in the Electromotive

Series. For example, if a roof is copper
choice for rainwater outlets and floor gullies.
clad, select a gun-metal outlet as gun-
Additionally, being non-magnetic, aluminium

will not attract ferrous particles that could
otherwise cause silt traps and long term
maintenance issues.
Galvanic corrosion
Galvanic corrosion occurs when two dissimilar
metals are in electrical contact and connected
metal is around 88% copper, this closely

matches the cladding material.
Where dissimilar metals cannot be readily
ACO Building Drainage aluminium rainwater
by an electrolyte. An electrolyte conducts
avoided, care must be taken to electrically
outlets, shower drains and floor drains use
electricity and can be water solutions
insulate the adjacent materials. For
LM6 grade aluminium alloy to BS 1490. LM6
containing salts or acids - and need not be
example where lead is dressed into an
exhibits excellent resistance to corrosion in
concentrated for the effect to take place.
aluminium alloy outlet, carefully paint the
both atmospheric and marine environments

compared to other aluminium alloys, and is
resistant to sulphate attack for curing
concrete.
When exposed to the atmosphere, a thin
invisible aluminium oxide film forms on the
surface of the material that protects the
material from further oxidation.
aluminium body and clamp components

The effects of galvanic corrosion begin to play
with good quality bitumen paint or use an
an important part when an aluminium
insulating gasket material such as
rainwater outlet is used in conjunction with
neoprene sponge. Ideally, a gun-metal
metallic membranes, such as lead or copper.
outlet should be used in conjunction with
The Electromotive Series provides an insight

to the corrosion effects between dissimilar
materials.
lead clad roofs.

The effects of galvanic corrosion can be
accelerated in saline environments.
Caution should be observed with rainwater
outlet applications close to coastal regions.
Appendices
Warm roof
A warm roof is where the main mass of the
Reflective layer
of chippings
Clamping Raising
Ring
Ring
Secure bolted Rigid insulation

grating
board
roof structure lies below the main thermal

insulation. The waterproof membrane is
positioned above the insulation.
Vapour
Barrier
Gravel
ballast
Two layer
Outlet
mastic asphalt body
Clamping Raising
ring
ring
Structural
deck
Secure bolted
grating
Sand/cement
screed to falls
Rigid insulation
board
Inverted roof
An inverted roof is a form of warm roof where
the main mass of the roof structure lies below
the main thermal insulation, however, the
waterproof membrane lies beneath the
thermal insulation.
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wo layer mastic asphalt
n isolating membrane
Outlet
body
Clamping
ring
Structural deck
Sand/cement
screed to falls
Secure bolted
grating
Un-insulated roof
A roof without thermal insulation. This type of
construction is only permitted in nonhabitable buildings, e.g. garages.
Two layer mastic asphalt

on isolating membrane
Outlet
body
In situ cast
concrete deck
Appendices
HP 90 outlet
Three layer built up Clamping

felt roofing
ring
Insulation
Secure bolted
grating
Timber joist
Outlet body
Gunmetal
clamping
ring
Gully outlet
Plywood
deck
Gunmetal
domical
grate
Firring
piece
Vapour barrier Plaster

ceiling
Sheet lead
gutter
lining
Rigid
insulation
board
Timber spaces
Gunmetal
in insulated gutter body
Ply base
Rigid
Timber
insulation gutter
board
26
Two layer high performance

felt layered onto vapour barrier
Vapour barrier
Secure bolted
grating
PU insulation
port
Clamping Timber
ring
frame
PU expanded
foam insulation
Rigid
insulation board
Structural
deck
Pipe seal
Existing
rainwater pipe
Appendices
Balcony outlet with downpipe
Clamping
ring
Flat grating with

pipe cut-out
Outlet body
Two layer mastic asphalt

on isolating membrane
Structural deck
Sand/cement screed
to falls
Two-way outlet
27
Grating
Screw thread
connector
Clamping
ring
Structural
deck
Reflective chippings on
three layer built up felt roofing
Vapour
barrier
Rigid insulation
board
Appendices
Terrace grate
Rigid
insulation board
Paving slabs
ballasting
Structural deck
Outlet body
Raising
ring
Terrace
grate
Clamping
ring
Paving slab
support
Sand/cement Two layer

screed to falls mastic asphalt
Metal deck support

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Three layer felt
Timber fillet
Metal closure panel
Metal deck
Secure bolted Clamping ring

grating
Screwed outlet body
Rigid insulation board with

integral vapour barrier to falls
Deck support
Appendices
General installation notes
Threaded outlets
HP circular raising rings
All outlets must be securely attached to the
For all ACO Building Drainage threaded
HP raising rings can be used for domed
roof structure using a suitable timber frame or
outlets (HP Vertical Screw and Two-Way
grating outlets and terrace gratings only. HP
deck support. The waterproof membrane must
outlets) are provided with female parallel
raising rings cannot be used with flat gratings.
be fully dressed into the outlet body and
threads conforming to BS 21:1985 for direct
securely clamped under the membrane clamp.
connection of threaded tube conforming to BS

1387:1985. This tube is supplied with a
taper male thread conforming to BS 21:1985,
Practical design/installation tips

Do not design for the maximum outlet
Where required, the HP raising rings may be

easily cut on site to a specific height using a
safety margin for intense storms and
recommended where a connection to the
leaf/debris blockage.
outlet is made within the thickness of the
Rainwater outlets should be inspected and
raising ring product.
screwed into the unit.

Threaded outlets are particularly
though only one outlet may be required.
steel fixings that are supplied with each
which ensures a watertight joint when fully
hydraulic capacity, allow a 10% factor of
Always allow for a back-up outlet, even
HP raising rings are secured with stainless
concrete slab. In these applications, the

threaded connection creates a completely
watertight seal.
hacksaw (for example, when using a terrace

grate in conjunction with paving slabs).
Balcony/gully outlet
raising rings
Raising rings for balcony outlets and gully
cleaned at least every 6 months to ensure
Where an ABS screw thread connector (STC)
reliable and continuous operation.
is used in conjunction with threaded outlets,

the screw thread connector should be
assembled with PTFE tape to ensure a
outlets are available and perform a similar

function as the HP Circular raising rings as
previously described. Separate stainless steel
fixings are supplied with each unit.
watertight seal.
Balcony outlets
Deck supports
ACO deck supports are recommended for
The flat grating is configured with an array of

eccentric grating slots that can be readily cut
on site with a hacksaw to accommodate a
downpipe.
metal decked roof construction and are

suitable for installation on all types of metal
decked roofs. Deck supports have pre-drilled
holes for ease of fixing.
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Appendices
Refurbishment outlets are designed to
Step 1
Step 5
conveniently fit within the existing rainwater
Strip back all roof coverings to the deck level.
Flush with clean water to lubricate and insert
outlet of the roof that is being refurbished,
Clean out old outlet with wire brush and flush
tail pipe into existing pipework. Seat flange on
which means there is no need to remove the
with clean water.
timber frame.
existing rainwater outlet.
Refurbishment outlets incorporate a

high performance domed grating and
optimised tail pipe to maximise flow through
the unit. The labyrinth finned seal ensures a
watertight connection to the existing
pipework. Two sealable access points within
the body enable PU foam to be injected to fill
Step 2
the void between the old and new outlet.
Form timber frame around old outlet and lay
Step 6
insulation board/vapour barrier (35mm
Screw flange to timber frame.
minimum)
Membrane
Step 7
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Step 3
Inject PU foam through one port for 5
Check clearance and trim tail pipe to length
seconds. Remove any surplus.
with hacksaw if necessary.
Step 8
Step 4
Blank off ports with captive screws. Complete
Push on flexible labyrinth seal.
installation and weatherproofing.
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Product catalogue and specifiers design guide

ACO Building Drainage

ACO building drainage

Our built environment is becoming ever more

Our global resources and fabrication capacity

complex. Applications are becoming more

make it possible for us to deliver best value,

Technologies plc and part of the worldwide

sophisticated and the increasing pressure of

both with our standard products and with our

ACO Group. The Group has sales in excess of

regulations and standards make achieving

bespoke designs. Confidence is further

600 million worldwide with production

design, performance and financial goals ever

assured with quality systems that are in

facilities in the UK, Germany, France,

accordance with ISO 9001-2008.

Switzerland, Denmark, Spain, Poland, Czech

ACO Building Drainage is a new concept

ACO Building Drainages extensive portfolio

more than 3500 people are employed in 40

within the ACO Group. Our mission: to

countries throughout the world.

eliminate design risk, to reduce installed and

 Roof/Balcony drainage systems

Republic, Australia and the USA. In total

life cost and to deliver exceptional finish and

 Stainless steel gullies

We achieve this through three factors:

 High performance materials

 Bespoke channel drainage systems

 Design experience and project support

 Stainless steel socketed pipe system

 Global manufacturing capacity

 Stainless steel and aluminium

Tel: 01462 816666

Watertight Rainwater Outlets

The need for rainwater outlets

Effective catchment area of roofs

HP range accessories overview

Technical information and order data

HP range accessories selector

Raising rings and adaptors

Deck support and terrace gratings

Appendix 1 - material selection

Appendix 2 - typical roof construction detail

Appendix 3 - installation guidelines

Watertight Rainwater Outlets

The need for rainwater outlets

Over the past few years, there have been

Any flat area needs careful design to ensure

To overcome this potential problem, ACO

major advances and improvements in the

efficient removal of surface water.

Building Drainage rainwater outlets provide a

materials used in modern roofing technology.

Traditionally, water from a flat roof or other

watertight joint between the membrane and

The specifier now has renewed confidence to

structure is channelled by way of a slope

the outlet by mechanically clamping the

Roof/Balcony drainage systems

Stainless steel gullies

High performance materials

Bespoke channel drainage systems

Design experience and project support

Stainless steel socketed pipe system

Global manufacturing capacity

Stainless steel and aluminium

Effective catchment area of roof

Hydraulic capacity of the drainage