MIFAB Typical Floor Drain Installations

1 SHOWER ROOM DRAINS hower drains are available withround, square or rectangular grates ofdifferent sizes to provide the drainagecapacity or shape desired. This drainis provided with a seepage flange andclamping means to secure thewaterproofing membrane to the floordrain body. The strainer is verticallyadjustable to allow for variations infinished Floor thickness. The strainerat Floor level is an attractive polishedStainless Steel, suffix -3. PolishedNickel Bronze, suffix 1 is Floor DRAINToo often, a shower Drain is selectedfor use in areas where the traffic load(either pedestrian or vehicular) maybe unknown and too heavy for ashower Drain grate.

2 We havedeveloped a universal Floor Drain thatis suitable for use in shower or toiletrooms as well as any other finished orunfinished Floor area. It is furnishedwith a round or square heavy dutystainless steel grate, to preventdishing. Some of the optionalvariations available on the basic floordrain are a trap primer tapping,internal sediment bucket, internalbackwater valves and top funnels foruse as an indirect waste WASTE DRAINThe F1100-EG version is shown herewith an oblong funnel to provide anindirect waste connection. Open siteor drip drains are primarily forcondensate producing equipmentand other mechanical equipmentwhere a direct connection is notdesired or permitted.

3 The funnels areavailable in a round design for a singlepipe waste and in oblong sizes formulti-pipe waste Typical Floor Drain InstallationsF1100-EGSEEPAGE OPENINGSOBLONG FUNNEL SHOWNFOR MULTI-PIPEWASTE LINESF1000F1000 CCLAMPING COLLARWATERPROOFING MEMBRANEivAGENERAL PURPOSE Floor DRAINThis Floor Drain is suitable for anyapplication where traffic loads andwaste water flows are expected. Thisdrain has provision for securing water-proofing membranes to the drainbody and provides for final verticaladjustment to finished Floor level bythe adjustable body collar. Optionalvariations such as a sediment bucketto retain debris and round or squarepolished grates and top frames TRAP Floor DRAINOne of the most practical Floor drainsto be developed is a Floor Drain withan integral deep seal trap and No Hubside outlet connection.

4 This Drain isideal for use in Floor areas built ongrade where the sewer line is Drain body has a Floor levelcleanout opening and may besupplied with such optional variationsas a sediment bucket, seepage oranchoring flange and an internalbackwater valve for Drain WITH SURFACEMEMBRANE CLAMPThis type of Floor Drain is designed forinstallation where a water-proof seal isrequired at the top level of the adjustable strainer has a two-piece beveled nickel bronze top whichclamps the top flashing materialsecurely to the Drain to ensure a watertight Typical Floor Drain Installations (Cont d)F1100-FCSURFACE MEMBRANEF1140CF1320 Floor LEVELCLEANOUTvBPIT DRAINThis type of Drain is used in elevatorpits, pools and trenches where a sidewall outlet is required.

5 The angle grateis located in the wall to prevent block-age by debris. It is supplied with agasketed seal type backwater valve toprevent backflow of waste water intothe pit or sump being FLANGE DECK DRAINS pecial drains are available for thindeck or Floor covering. A 4 wideflange, which is recessed the samethickness as the deck covering,provides a large bearing surface forthe bonding of the neoprene, latex orsimilar waterproof deck material. Thistype of deck finish is used in trafficareas such as promenade decks,plazas, recreation areas and RIM Floor DRAINA flushing rim Floor Drain is desirablein mortuaries, prison wards, hospitals,sanatoriums and veterinary establish-ments where sanitary wastes are to bedisposed through a Floor Drain .

6 Theinterior surface of this type of Drain iscoated to provide maximumsanitation. The flushing connectionenters the body tangentially toprovide a peripheral washing actionon the entire inner surface to disposeof sanitary waste matter. Several typesof grates are available. A perforatedhinged grate is recommended tointercept solids while disposing offluids. A loose-set or secured oriental bar-type grate would beused in areas where both solid andfluid wastes are to be Typical Floor Drain Installations (Cont d)F1650TO FLUSH VALVE WITHVACUUM BREAKER1/2 FLUSHINGCONNECTIONF1100-ZBV-1210 PIT OR TRENCHBACKWATERVALVE ASSEMBLYTHIN DECK COVERINGWIDE ELASTOMERIC FLANGEviAGARBAGE CAN WASHING DRAINThis type of Drain is designed to serveas a combination Floor Drain andgarbage can washer.

7 The Drain isfurnished with a spray nozzle that isdesigned to thoroughly scour theinside of garbage cans. The top grateand large sediment bucket interceptwaste debris washed down from thecans. A 1/2" water supply connectionis provided on the side of the drainbody to accommodate hot, cold ormixed spray water, The water supplyshould be connected through avacuum breaker and control valveeasily accessible to the cleaningpersonnel.(See catalog page F90, F1660)HEAVY DUTY ROADWAY DRAINThis Drain is recommended for use inoutside areas in yards, airports andparking areas that are subject toheavy vehicular traffic and where alarge drainage capacity is requireddue to rainfall.

8 The standard heavyduty cast iron grate has a maximumload capacity of 12,000 lbs. Ifspecified with a Ductile Iron grate, theload capacity would be in excess of25,000 AREA DRAINA lthough a planting area Drain maynot be considered a true Floor Drain ,we have included it in this catalog. It isdesigned for use in planting areas orflower boxes indoors or out wheredrainage of excess moisture isrequired without loss of the soil. Theperforated adjustable standpipe anddome may be located as shown orordered long enough to extend tofinished grade level to provide easyaccess for rodding if the occasionoccurs. The Floor Drain body isdesigned to provide a means tosecure the planter Floor pan orwaterproofing membrane to the Typical Floor Drain Installations (Cont d)F1830-PSOILAGGREGATECLAMPINGCOLLARWATE R PROOFING MEMBRANEF1580F1350-Y-36 PERFORATEDSEDIMENTBUCKETSPRAYNOZZLE1/2 WATERSUPPLYSECONDARY DOME STRAINERviiA