Check levels, support and access before installation, and keep the channel and outlet clear afterwards.
The drainage design must carry water to an outlet, but not every channel body has a built-in fall. Forti Nova describes level, linear, stepped and mixed arrangements. Follow the selected system's hydraulic design and installation detail rather than applying one slope to every product.
There is no single surround size for every channel. Bedding and surround depend on the system, load class, ground and adjacent surface. Obtain the manufacturer's installation detail before excavation or estimating concrete. The load rating relies on the complete installed assembly.
Check the manufacturer's instructions for the particular body and grate. Cutting may remove a joint, outlet or locking feature, and some systems require specific finishing or closure parts. Plan section lengths and end details before cutting.
Use the access method specified for the product, remove leaves and sediment, and check the outlet and sump. Refit grates and locks correctly. Inspect after storms and adjust the cleaning frequency to the amount of debris on your site; do not simply wash sediment into the downstream drain.
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