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ACO Building Drainage watertight rainwater outlets for flat roofs and other areas
Product Catalogue and Specifiers Design Guide
 Watertight Rainwater Outlets
Product Catalogue

ACO Building Drainage

Our built environment is becoming ever
more complex. Applications are becoming
more sophisticated and the increasing
pressure of regulations and standards
make achieving design, performance and
financial goals ever tougher. ACO Building
Drainage is a new concept within the
ACO Group. Our mission: to eliminate
design risk, to reduce installed and life
cost and to deliver exceptional finish and
performance in every product application.
We achieve this through three factors:
Our global resources and fabrication
capacity make it possible for us to deliver
best value, both with our standard
products and with our bespoke designs.
Confidence is further assured with quality
systems that are in accordance with ISO
9001-2000.
ACO Building Drainage’s extensive
portfolio includes:
 Stainless steel Modular Channel
system
ACO Building Drainage is a division of
ACO Technologies plc and part of the
worldwide ACO Group. The Group has
sales in excess of £300 million
worldwide with production facilities in the
UK, Germany, France, Switzerland,
Denmark, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic,
Australia and the USA. In total more than
3000 people are employed in 30
countries throughout the world.

 High performance materials  Stainless steel Shower Channel

systems
 Design experience and project support
 Stainless steel EuroGully gully system
 Global manufacturing capacity
 Stainless steel and polymer composite
access covers

 Biological Grease Management system

 Gravity Grease Separator system
 Anti-flood protection valves
 Stainless steel socketed pipe system
 Galvanised steel socketed pipe system
 Rainwater outlets for flat roofs

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Introduction
Flat Roofs
Over the past few years, there have been
major advances and improvements in the
materials used in modern roofing
technology. The specifier now has
renewed confidence to take full advantage
of the benefits of a flat roof and low
pitched roof design concept.
Flat roofs allow greater planning and
design 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.
The Need for Rainwater Outlets Contents
Any flat area needs careful design to Design Considerations
ensure efficient removal of surface water.
Traditionally, water from a flat roof or Hydraulic Design Consideration 4
other structure is channelled by way of a Effective Catchment Area of Roofs 5
slope to a rainwater pipe. Leaks can often
occur at the junction of the membrane
and the rainwater pipe.
Product Ranges
To overcome this potential problem,
Index To HP Ranges 7
ACO Building Drainage rainwater outlets
provide a watertight joint between the HP (High Performance) Range 8
membrane and the outlet by
mechanically clamping the membrane to
the sump unit. Tried and tested for over
Appendices
40 years, ACO Building Drainage outlets
have been used successfully on all types Index To Appendices 23
of flat roof construction.
Appendix 1 Material Selection 24
Appendix 2 Typical Roof Construction 25
Appendix 3 Installation Guidelines 30
HP (High Performance) range of outlets provides
rainwater drainage solutions for a wide range of
applications.
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Design Considerations
HYDRAULIC DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Overview
The following notes are intended as a
guide to the specifier who is designing a
rainwater drainage system for a roof. It is
recommended that reference is made to
British Standard BS EN 12056 : 2000
Gravity Drainage Systems Inside Buildings
- Part 3 : Roof drainage, layout and
calculation for a comprehensive design
guide.
For any rainwater drainage system to
work effectively and reliably, due account
must be taken of the following
considerations:
 Geographical location
 Rainfall intensity
 Effective catchment area of roof
 Risk category of building
 Hydraulic capacity of the drainage
system(s) employed
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Geographical Location Flow Rate Calculation
Rainfall intensity has a direct impact on The flow rate Q, from roofs, paved areas
the performance requirements of any and vertical walls and surfaces is
rainwater drainage system. For roofs and calculated as follows and assumes that
paved areas, it is normally impracticable all surfaces are impermeable:
to guard against very infrequent,
extremely heavy rainfall situations and so Q = A x I litres/second
the designer should aim to strike a 3600
balance between the cost of the drainage where
system, the risk category of the building
and the frequency and subsequent Q = Volumetric flow rate (l/s)
consequences of flooding.
A = Effective catchment area (m²)
The drainage system for roofs and paved I = Rainfall intensity (75 mm/hr)
areas should be capable of coping with
the intense rainfall that accompanies
summer thunderstorms.
The UK experiences complex and varied
rainfall patterns. For example,
surprisingly, 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.
A rainfall intensity of 75 mm/hr (0.02 l/s/
m2) is used throughout this design
catalogue.
 EFFECTIVE CATCHMENT AREA OF ROOFS
Pitched Roofs
The effective catchment area of a freely
exposed pitched roof draining to an eaves
or parapet wall gutter is equal to the plan
area of the roof plus half its maximum
elevation area.
Figure 1. Pitched Roof
Plan
l a
f Catchment Area B = a x b (m²)
Catchment area A
Catchment Area A = (f x l) + (g/2 x l) (m²)
= l(f + g/2) (m²)
All linear dimensions in metres.
Flat Roofs & Paved Areas
For a monopitch flat roof or paved area
with a freely exposed horizontal surface,
the effective catchment area is equal to
the plan area of the area to be drained as
shown below:
Figure 2. Monopitch Flat Roof
Catchment area B
All linear dimensions in metres.
Figure 3. Dual Pitch Flat Roof
Catchment area C
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 (m²)
Catchment Area D = c x e (m²)
All linear dimensions in metres.
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EFFECTIVE CATCHMENT AREA OF ROOFS
Adjacent Vertical Surfaces
Flat roofs or paved areas that are adjacent
to vertical walls and/or glazed surfaces will
be subjected to an increased hydraulic
load due to the effects of wind driven rain
against these vertical surfaces and
subsequently running off onto the roof.
For a flat roof exposed to a single wall as
shown in Figure 4, assume the effective
catchment area to be half the exposed
vertical area of the wall and is shown as
follows:
Figure 4. Monopitch Flat Roof with One Adjacent
Vertical Wall
Catchment area E
a H
H
Catchment area B
From Figure 2, Catchment Area B = a x b (m²)
Vertical Wall Catchment Area E = a x H/2 (m²)
Total Catchment Area = (a x b) + (a x H/2) (m²)
All linear dimensions in metres.
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Similarly, for a flat roof exposed to two or Practical Design Tips
more vertical walls forming an angle or
bay, the assumed resulting wind direction When designing an engineered rainwater
requires that the combined areas of the scheme, the following design hints are
walls should be considered together as suggested:
follows:
 Do not design for the maximum
Figure 5 Monopitch Flat Roof with Two Adjacent
Vertical Walls
outlet hydraulic capacity, allow a
10% factor of safety margin for
a intense storms and leaf/debris
Catchment area F Catchment area E blockage.
 Always allow for a back-up outlet,
even though only one outlet may be
required.
 Rainwater outlets should be
inspected and cleaned at least every
6 months to ensure reliable and
h
continuous operation.
b
Catchment area B
Roof Catchment Area B = a x b (m²)
Vertical Wall Catchment Area E = a x H/2 (m²)
Vertical Wall Catchment Area F = b x h/2 (m²)
Total Catchment Area = (a x b) + ½√
(E²+ F² - 2F x Cos θ) (m²)
All linear dimensions in metres; angles in degrees.
Product Ranges

HP (High Performance) Range Index to HP Ranges

Description 8
The extensive range of products included
in the ACO Building Drainage HP (High Product Features 8
Performance) range of outlets provides
rainwater drainage solutions for a wide HP Vertical Spigot Oulet - Dome Grate 11
range of applications. HP Range Accessories 9
Key features of this high quality product HP Range Product Selector 10
range include advanced grating geometry
increasing the flow of water through the HP Vertical Spigot Outlet - Flat Grate 12
outlet compared to conventional units HP Vertical Screw Outlet 13
and secure gratings to prevent vandalising
and theft. HP 45° Spigot Outlet 14
The ACO Building Drainage HP range HP 90° Spigot Outlet 15
provides a high performance, cost
effective, high quality solution for most HP Balcony Spigot Outlet 16
rainwater applications.
A wide range of outlet sizes and
configurations are available: 50 mm, 75
mm, 100 mm and 150 mm.

HP Two-Way Screw Outlet 17

HP Gully Spigot Outlet 18
HP Refurbishment Outlet 19
HP Range Accessories 20

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HP Range
Description
The ACO Building Drainage HP range of
rainwater outlets provides a
comprehensive selection of high
performance rainwater outlet solutions for
most domestic, industrial and commercial
applications involving flat roofs, balconies
and terracing.
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 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.
Product Features
 Cost effective drainage solution - high
flow rates minimises number of
outlets required.
 Secure grating to prevent vandalism
and theft.
 Comprehensive product range for
most applications.
 Durable, corrosion resistant
construction.
 Gun-metal optionally available.
At the centre of the vortex, a void is
naturally formed as the water spirals
through the outlet. Under these
conditions, both water and air are drawn
into the outlet significantly reducing
efficiency. For maximum flow rate
efficiency, only water should enter the
outlet. This may result in the use of fewer
outlets for a given 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 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 outside of the grating.
Reduced Installation Costs
Compared to conventional outlets, high
performance outlets mean either fewer
outlets/pipe/groundworks with reduced
installation costs, or greater security in
extreme rainfall conditions.
Secure Gratings
All gratings for the HP range of products
are secured with stainless steel fixings
that require either a socket wrench or
spanner for removal and replacement.
This provides additional security to
prevent theft or vandalism.
Membrane Clamp
The roof membrane is positively secured
into the outlet body by a clamp and is
secured by 2 stainless steel fixings. The
membrane clamp is serrated on the
underside for improved membrane clamp
grip performance. The outlet design
ensures the integrity of the seal between
the clamp and body is not disturbed
when the grating is removed for
maintenance during the life of the
installation.
Materials
All products are manufactured from LM6
grade aluminium alloy to BS 1490 as
standard for optimum corrosion
resistance.
HP Range Accessories Options

A wide range of accessories are available  Gun-metal to BS 1400 available to

special order. Gun-metal should be
for the ACO Building Drainage HP range
specified for use in conjunction with
including raising rings, PVC connectors,
copper or lead-clad roofs or when
terrace grates and deck support plates.
connected to copper pipes. Refer to
See Pages 16-22 for details.
Appendix 1 for further information.
Suffix Sales Code with ‘GM’ for this
option for example, 2HP-D GM.

 Gratings and clamp rings can be

provided to suit corporate colour
schemes and coding as required.

Pipe Connections
Refer to Appendix 4 for details of the full
range of flexible pipe connection
couplings that are available from ACO
Building Drainage.

For further details of any options, contact the

ACO Building Drainage Sales Desk for more
information.

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HP Range
Product Selector
HP Vertical Spigot Outlet
General purpose rainwater outlets suitable
for direct connection to cast iron
pipework to BS 416 : 1983/EN 877 or
to PVC ‘O’-ring socket pipe to BS 4514 :
1983. Other connections 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.
Vertical screw outlets have a female
parallel thread to BS 21 : 1985 for
connecting directly to tubes conforming to
BS 1387 : 1985 which is supplied with
a taper male 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 connection to
aluminium pipework, socketed and
socketless cast iron pipework and PVC
pipework.
HP 45° & 90° Spigot Outlets
These angled problem solving units are
particularly relevant to suit more complex
pipe run detail. Pipework connections as
per vertical spigot details.
HP Balcony Spigot Outlet
The balcony outlet provides discrete safe
drainage for balconies and walkways.
Supplied complete with a D-shaped flat
grating, the outlet can be installed against
a wall. The grating is supplied with holes
to receive either 50 mm, 75 mm or 100
mm nominal bore rainwater downpipes.
These are easily cut on site to suit the
application.
HP Two-Way Screw Outlet
The two-way outlet is designed to be
used at the junction of roofs and parapet
walls, or wherever a horizontal and
vertical surface meet. Available to fit pipe
sizes of 50 mm, 75 mm and 100 mm.
This flexible design of outlet allows either
horizontal or vertical outflow take-off.
Pipework connections as per vertical
screw details.
HP Gully Spigot Outlet
The gully outlet is designed to fit into
valley gutters and is supplied with a
vertical spigot outlet and dome grating.
Pipework connections as per vertical
spigot details.
HP Refurbishment Outlet
When an existing flat roof is being
upgraded, the refurbishment outlet is
designed to fit inside the existing outlet
and pipework with minimal disruption
without the need to remove the original
outlet. The aluminium body incorporates
a wide fixing flange to enhance the bond
with roofing membranes and does not
suffer the distortion effects during the
application of torched membranes.
Outlets are supplied with a flexible finned
pipe seal ensuring a watertight
connection to existing pipework. The ease
of use and minimal disruption to the
existing rainwater system makes this an
extremely cost effective solution when
upgrading flat roofs.
HP Vertical Spigot Outlet - Dome Grate

Technical Information
Product Code Nominal Bore Pipe Part Number Flow Rate† (l/s) Area Drained‡ (m2) Weight (kg)
Size (mm)
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 35 mm head of water over the outlet body.

‡ Based on a rainfall intensity of 75 mm/hr.
Flow rates based on BS EN 12056 : 2000.

Physical Dimensions

Membrane

Dimension 2HP-D 3HP-D 4HP-D 6HP-D Specification Clause

A 292
B 233
C 196
D 98
E 60
All dimensions in mm.
Pipework Connections
Vertical spigot outlets may be directly
connected to the following:
 Cast iron pipework to BS 416:1973
or EN 877.
 PVC ‘O’-ring socketed pipe to BS
4514 : 1985 (for 3HP-D, 4HP-D
and 6HP-D outlets only).
292 380 380
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The rainwater outlets 2HP-D/3HP-D/
233 305 305 4HP-D/6HP-D* are to be ACO Building
196 244 244 Drainage HP vertical spigot outlets with
locked dome grating supplied by ACO
108 122 145
Building Drainage (a division of ACO
83 110 160 Technologies plc), of Hitchin Road,
Shefford, Bedfordshire, UK, SG17 5TE.
All components to be manufactured from
grade LM6 aluminium alloy to BS 1490/
gun-metal to BS EN 1982*.
All components used within the scope of
this system are shown on Drawing No. *
and all work shall be carried out strictly
in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions and the installation details
are set out on Drawing No. *.
* please delete or complete as appropriate.

 Connection to 2HP-D units via heat

shrink socket or pipe couplings.
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HP Vertical Spigot Outlet - Flat Grate

Technical Information
Product Code Nominal Bore Pipe Part Number Flow Rate† (l/s) Area Drained‡ (m2) Weight (kg)
Size (mm)
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

† Based on a 35 mm head of water over the outlet body.

‡ Based on a rainfall intensity of 75 mm/hr.
Flow rates based on BS EN 12056 : 2000.

Physical Dimensions

B
Membrane

Dimension 2HP-F 3HP-F 4HP-F 6HP-F Specification Clause

12 A 292
B 233
C 196
D 98
E 60
All dimensions in mm.
Pipework Connections
Vertical spigot outlets may be directly
connected to the following:
 Cast iron pipework to BS 416:1973
or EN 877.
 PVC ‘O’-ring socketed pipe to BS
4514 : 1985 (for 3HP-F, 4HP-F and
6HP-F outlets only).
292 380 380
The rainwater outlets 2HP-F/3HP-F/
233 305 305 4HP-F/6HP-F* are to be ACO Building
196 244 244 Drainage HP vertical spigot outlets with
locked flat grating supplied by ACO
108 122 145
Building Drainage (a division of ACO
83 110 160 Technologies plc), of Hitchin Road,
Shefford, Bedfordshire, UK, SG17 5TE.
All components to be manufactured from
grade LM6 aluminium alloy to BS 1490/
gun-metal to BS EN 1982*.
All components used within the scope of
this system are shown on Drawing No. *
and all work shall be carried out strictly
in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions and the installation details
are set out on Drawing No. *.
* please delete or complete as appropriate.

 Connection to 2HP-F units via heat

shrink socket or pipe couplings.
HP Vertical Screw Outlet - Dome Grate

Technical Information
Product Code Nominal Bore Pipe Part Number Flow Rate† (l/s) Area Drained‡ (m2) Weight (kg)
Size (mm)
2HP-TD 50 17003 1.7 81 2.29
3HP-TD 75 17006 5.0 240 2.32
4HP-TD 100 10779 10.7 514 4.03
6HP-TD 150 17012 13.5 648 4.13

† Based on a 35 mm head of water over the outlet body.

‡ Based on a rainfall intensity of 75 mm/hr.
Flow rates based on BS EN 12056 : 2000.

Physical Dimensions

B
Membrane

Dimension 2HP-TD 3HP-TD 4HP-TD 6HP-TD Specification Clause

A 292
B 234
C 121
D 35
All dimensions in mm.
Pipework Connections
Vertical screw outlets have a female
parallel thread to BS 21 : 1985 for
connecting directly to tube conforming to
BS 1387 : 1985 which is supplied with
a taper male thread. This ensures a
completely watertight seal when screwed
fully home into the outlet body.
292 380 380
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The rainwater outlets 2HP-TD/3HP-TD/
234 305 305 4HP-TD/6HP-TD* are to be ACO Building
121 133 144 Drainage HP vertical screw outlets with
locked dome grating supplied by ACO
45 38 38
Building Drainage (a division of ACO
Technologies plc), of Hitchin Road,
Shefford, Bedfordshire, UK, SG17 5TE.
All components to be manufactured from
grade LM6 aluminium alloy to BS 1490/
gun-metal to BS EN 1982*.
Screwed outlets are recommended where All components used within the scope of
connection to the outlet occurs within the this system are shown on Drawing No. *
thickness of the slab and threaded and all work shall be carried out strictly
connections will form a completely gas- in accordance with the manufacturers
tight seal within the slab. instructions and the installation details
are set out on Drawing No. *.
Refer to HP Accessories section for
details of ABS adaptors that are available * please delete or complete as appropriate.
from ACO Building Drainage.
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HP 45° Spigot Outlet - Dome Grate

Technical Information
Product Code Nominal Bore Pipe Part Number Flow Rate† (l/s) Area Drained‡ (m2) Weight (kg)
Size (mm)
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

† Based on a 35 mm head of water over the outlet body.

‡ Based on a rainfall intensity of 75 mm/hr.
Flow rates based on BS EN 12056 : 2000.

Physical Dimensions

B
Membrane

E
D

Dimension 245HP-D 345HP-D 445HP-D Specification Clause

14 A 305
B 229
C 229
D 175
E 62
All dimensions in mm.
Pipework Connections
45° spigot outlets may be directly
connected to the following:
 Cast iron pipework to BS 416:1973
or EN 877.
 Connection to PVC pipework via heat
shrink socket or pipe couplings.
305 372
The rainwater outlets 245HP-D/345HP-
229 305 D/ 445HP-D* are to be ACO Building
235 273 Drainage HP 45° spigot outlets with
locked dome grating supplied by ACO
175 191
Building Drainage (a division of ACO
87 114 Technologies plc), of Hitchin Road,
Shefford, Bedfordshire, UK, SG17 5TE.
All components to be manufactured from
grade LM6 aluminium alloy to BS 1490/
gun-metal to BS EN 1982*.
All components used within the scope of
this system are shown on Drawing No. *
and all work shall be carried out strictly
in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions and the installation details
are set out on Drawing No. *.
* please delete or complete as appropriate.
HP 90° Spigot Outlet - Dome Grate

Technical Information
Product Code Nominal Bore Pipe Part Number Flow Rate† (l/s) Area Drained‡ (m2) Weight (kg)
Size (mm)
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

† Based on a 35 mm head of water over the outlet body.

‡ Based on a rainfall intensity of 75 mm/hr.
Flow rates based on BS EN 12056 : 2000.

Physical Dimensions

B
Membrane

C
E

Dimension 290HP-D 390HP-D 490HP-D Specification Clause

A 305
B 229
C 124
D 232
E 62
All dimensions in mm.
Pipework Connections
90° spigot outlets may be directly
connected to the following:
 Cast iron pipework to BS 416:1973
or EN 877.
 PVC ‘O’-ring socketed pipe to BS
4514 : 1985 (for 390HP-D and
490HP-D outlets only).
329 405
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The rainwater outlets 290HP-D/390HP-
229 305 D/ 490HP-D* are to be ACO Building
121 142 Drainage HP 90° spigot outlets with
locked dome grating supplied by ACO
267 285
Building Drainage (a division of ACO
83 110 Technologies plc), of Hitchin Road,
Shefford, Bedfordshire, UK, SG17 5TE.
All components to be manufactured from
grade LM6 aluminium alloy to BS 1490/
gun-metal to BS EN 1982*.
All components used within the scope of
this system are shown on Drawing No. *
and all work shall be carried out strictly
in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions and the installation details
are set out on Drawing No. *.
* please delete or complete as appropriate.

 Connection to 290HP-D via heat

shrink socket or pipe couplings.
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HP Balcony Spigot Outlet - Flat Grate

Technical Information
Product Code Nominal Bore Pipe Part Number Flow Rate† (l/s) Area Drained‡ (m2) Weight (kg)
Size (mm)
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

† Based on a 35 mm head of water over the outlet body.

‡ Based on a rainfall intensity of 75 mm/hr.
Flow rates based on BS EN 12056 : 2000.

Physical Dimensions

A 242

Membrane B

E
D

F 186

Dimension 2HP-BO 3HP-BO 4HP-BO Specification Clause

16 A 270
B 205
C 52
D 125
E 235
F 180
G 60
All dimensions in mm.
Pipework Connections
Balcony outlets may be directly
connected to the following:
 Cast iron pipework to BS 416:1973
or EN 877.
270 270
The rainwater outlets 2HP-BO/3HP-BO/
205 205 4HP-BO* are to be ACO Building
52 52 Drainage HP Balcony spigot outlets with
locked flat grating supplied by ACO
125 125
Building Drainage (a division of ACO
235 235 Technologies plc), of Hitchin Road,
Shefford, Bedfordshire, UK, SG17 5TE.
180 180
83 110 All components to be manufactured from
grade LM6 aluminium alloy to BS 1490/
gun-metal to BS EN 1982*.
All components used within the scope of
this system are shown on Drawing No. *
and all work shall be carried out strictly
in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions and the installation details
are set out on Drawing No. *.
* please delete or complete as appropriate.

 PVC ‘O’-ring socketed pipe to BS

4514 : 1985 (for 3HP-BO and 4HP-
BO outlets only).

 Connection to 2HP-BO units via heat

shrink socket or pipe couplings.
HP Two-Way Screw Outlet - Flat Grate

Technical Information
Flow Rate† (l/s) Area Drained‡ (m2)

Product Code Nominal Bore Part Number Vertical Outflow Horizontal Vertical Outflow Horizontal Weight (kg)
Pipe Size (mm) Outflow 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

† Based on a 35 mm head of water over the outlet body.

‡ Based on a rainfall intensity of 75 mm/hr.
Flow rates based on BS EN 12056 : 2000.

Physical Dimensions

E Membrane

D F

Dimension 2HP-BW 3HP-BW 4HP-BW Specification Clause

A 204
B 70
C 191
D 214
E 50
F 45°
Overall Length 225
All dimensions in mm.
Pipework Connections
Two Way outlets have a female parallel
thread to BS 21 : 1985 for connecting
directly to tube conforming to BS 1387 :
1985 which is supplied with a taper
male thread. This ensures a completely
watertight seal when screwed fully home
into the outlet body.
204 204
17
The rainwater outlets 2HP-2W/3HP-2W/
70 70 4HP-2W* are to be ACO Building
191 191 Drainage HP Two-Way screw outlets with
locked flat grating supplied by ACO
214 214
Building Drainage (a division of ACO
50 50 Technologies plc), of Hitchin Road,
Shefford, Bedfordshire, UK, SG17 5TE.
45° 45°
225 225 All components to be manufactured from
grade LM6 aluminium alloy to BS 1490/
gun-metal to BS EN 1982*.
All components used within the scope of
this system are shown on Drawing No. *
and all work shall be carried out strictly
Screwed outlets are recommended where in accordance with the manufacturers
connection to the outlet occurs within the instructions and the installation details
thickness of the slab and threaded are set out on Drawing No. *.
connections will form a completely gas-
* please delete or complete as appropriate.
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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HP Gully Spigot Outlet - Dome Grate

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

† Based on a 35 mm head of water over the outlet body.

‡ Based on a rainfall intensity of 75 mm/hr.
Flow rates based on BS EN 12056 : 2000.

Physical Dimensions

Membrane

Dimension 3HP-GO 4HP-GO Specification Clause

18 A 228 228
The rainwater outlets 3HP-GO/4HP-GO*
B 188 188 are to be ACO Building Drainage HP
C 251 251 Gully outlets with locked dome grating
supplied by ACO Building Drainage (a
D 130 130
division of ACO Technologies plc), of
E 83 110 Hitchin Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire,
UK, SG17 5TE.
Overall Length 334 334
All components to be manufactured from
All dimensions in mm. grade LM6 aluminium alloy to BS 1490/
gun-metal to BS EN 1982*.
All components used within the scope of
Pipework Connections this system are shown on Drawing No. *
and all work shall be carried out strictly
Gully outlets may be directly connected to in accordance with the manufacturers
the following: instructions and the installation details
are set out on Drawing No. *.
 Cast iron pipework to BS 416:1973
or EN 877. * please delete or complete as appropriate.

 PVC ‘O’-ring socketed pipe to BS

4514 : 1985.
HP Refurbishment Outlet - Dome Grate

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

† Based on a 35 mm head of water over the outlet body.

‡ Based on a rainfall intensity of 75 mm/hr.
Flow rates based on BS EN 12056 : 2000.

Physical Dimensions

B
Membrane

C
D

Dimension 3HP-RFO 4HP-RFO Specification Clause

A 456 456
19
The rainwater outlets 3HP-RFO/4HP-
B 304 304 RFO* are to be ACO Building Drainage
C 346 346 HP Refurbishment outlets with locked
dome grating supplied by ACO Building
D 266 266
Drainage (a division of ACO Technologies
E 63.5 88.9 plc), of Hitchin Road, Shefford,
Bedfordshire, UK, SG17 5TE.
F 95 120
G 205 205 All components to be manufactured from
grade LM6 aluminium alloy to BS 1490/
gun-metal to BS EN 1982*.
All dimensions in mm.
All components used within the scope of
Pipework Connections this system are shown on Drawing No. *
and all work shall be carried out strictly
Refurbishment outlets are designed to fit in accordance with the manufacturers
the following range of existing pipework instructions and the installation details
systems: are set out on Drawing No. *.
 3HP-RFO : 71.5 to 78.5 mm internal * please delete or complete as appropriate.
pipe diameter.

 4HP-RFO : 97.0 to 104.0 mm

internal pipe diameter.
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HP Range Accessories

A wide range of accessories is available PVC Adaptors Terrace Grates

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 raise the level of the dome
grating above the outlet body, for example
an inverted roof construction. With the
exception of the Balcony Outlets (HP-BO)
and Gully Outlets (HP-GO), raising rings
will only accept dome gratings or Terrace
Grates as the raising rings will not accept
the standard flat grates.
PVC adaptors are available for threaded Terrace grates are designed for
outlets - HP Vertical Screw (HP-TD); and installations with terraced paving slabs or
HP Two-Way (HP-2W) systems. ABS block paviors. Terrace grates can only be
adaptors provide a quick and convenient used with circular raising rings as
connection to PVC and cast iron described above. A slotted fixing detail
pipework. allows 90° rotational movement 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

or EN 877.
Raising rings are easily cut with a hacksaw
on site if required to match installation  PVC O-ring socketed pipe to
requirements, i.e. to suit paving slabs. BS 4514:1983.
Stainless steel extension fixings are
supplied with each raising ring.
20 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
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 1.5 mm
steel sheet and finished primed in a red
oxide paint finish. Suitable for all types of
metal deck roofing.
HP Range Accessories - Raising Rings and Adaptors

Raising Rings for Circular A

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

Outlet Model Product Code Part Number A B C Weight (kg)

2HP-D; 2HP-TD; 3HP-D; 3HP-TD; 245HP-D; 345HP-D; 2/3RR 17029 161 128 150 0.72
290HP-D; 390HP-D; 3HP-RFO
4HP-D; 4HP-TD; 6HP-D; 6HP-TD; 445HP-D; 490HP-D; 4/6RR 10730 233 128 222 1.14
4HP-RFO

All dimensions in mm.

Raising Rings for Balcony Outlets

Product Code Part Number A B Weight (kg)
BO-RR 17031 220 115 1.25
A

All dimensions in mm.

Raising Rings for Gully Outlets

21
Product Code Part Number A B Weight (kg)
GO-RR 17032 240 115 1.85
A

All dimensions in mm.

ABS Adaptors
L
Product Code Part Number Male Thread Ø Outside Ø B Length L Length l Weight
A (BSP) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg)
I
2STC 15007 2” 57.0 305 148 0.33
3STC 15008 3” 82.0 305 148 0.55
4STC 15009 4” 110.5 305 148 1.12
B
6STC 15010 6” 160.0 305 148 2.25

Material : ABS.
Male thread A
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HP Range Accessories - Deck Support and Terrace Grates

Deck Supports for Circular Outlets

Sales Code: 2/3DS

335 Outlet Model Part No’s Weight (kg) Product Code

2HP-D 17033 1.97 2/3DS

2HP-TD
3HP-D
3HP-TD
335
245HP-D
345HP-D
290HP-D
390HP-D

Sales Code: 4/6DS

4HP-D 17034 2.91 4/6DS
415
4HP-TD
6HP-D
6HP-TD
445HP-D
490HP-D
415
3HP-RFO
4HP-RFO

All dimensions in mm.

Terrace Grates for Circular Outlet Raising Rings

22 Sales Code: 2/3 TG
Outlet Model Part No’s Weight Product Code Appropriate Raising Ring
160
(kg) Sales Code (Ref.)

2HP-D 17035 0.70 2/3TG 2/3RR

2HP-TD
3HP-D
3HP-TD
25 245HP-D
345HP-D
290HP-D
390HP-D

Sales Code: 4/6TG

232 4HP-D 17036 1.52 4/6TG 4/6RR

4HP-TD
6HP-D
6HP-TD
445HP-D
490HP-D
3HP-RFO
4HP-RFO
25

All dimensions in mm.

Appendices

1. Material Selection 3. Installation Guidelines

Overview 24 General Installation Notes 30
Aluminium Alloys 24 Threaded Outlets 30
Gun-metal 24 Balcony Outlets 30
Galvanised Mild Steel 24 HP Circular Raising Rings 30
Galvanic Corrosion 24 Balcony/Gully Outlet Raising Rings 30
The Electromotive Series 24 Deck Supports 30
Material Selection Tips 24 Refurbishment Outlet 31

2. Typical Roof
Construction Detail
Warm Roof 25
Inverted Roof 25
Un-insulated Roof 26
HP 90° Outlet 26
Gully Outlet 27
Refurbishment Outlet 27
Balcony Outlet with Downpipe 28
Two-Way Outlet 28
Terrace Grate 29
Metal Deck Support 29

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Appendix 1 Material Selection
Overview
This section includes a brief insight into
the materials that the rainwater drainage
products featured in this Product
Catalogue and Design Guide are
manufactured from.
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
Aluminium alloys are very common and
can be found in a wide range of
applications ranging from cooking utensils
to spacecraft. The material is
commercially available in excess of 99%
purity and is used primarily for its high
resistance to corrosion, lightness and
strength.
Comparing similar products, aluminium
alloys weigh around one-third as much as
equivalent mild steel and stainless steel
products and compared to mild steel,
they have a much better corrosion
resistance to atmospheric conditions.
Because aluminium alloys are strong,
lightweight, have good corrosion
resistance, are cost effective and have
excellent casting properties, this material
is an obvious first choice for rainwater
outlets and floor gullies. Additionally,
being non-magnetic, aluminium will not
attract ferrous particles that could
24 otherwise cause silt traps and long term
maintenance issues.
ACO Building Drainage aluminium
rainwater outlets, shower drains and floor
drains use LM6 grade aluminium alloy to
BS 1490. LM6 exhibits excellent
resistance to corrosion in 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.
Titanium
304 Stainless Steel (passivated)
Silver
Nickel
Copper
Gun-metal
Lead
Cast Iron
Aluminium
Zinc
Magnesium
Gun-metal
Gun metal possesses good tensile
strength and corrosion resistant properties
and is used in many bearing and marine
applications. ACO Building Drainage
rainwater outlets are available in gun-
metal when bi-metallic corrosion
resistance arising from lead or copper
materials is a potential risk.
Gun-metal is an alloy of copper, tin and
zinc. Admiralty gun-metal typically has a
composition of 88% copper, 10% tin and
2% zinc.
Galvanised Mild Steel
Mild steel is a convenient, ductile, easily
worked and cost effective material that
finds many uses in everyday applications
around us.
In its raw state, mild steel offers no
resistance to corrosion and quickly forms
a familiar rust (ferric oxide) on its surface
unless precautions are taken to prevent
oxidation taking place.
Galvanising is a process that is commonly
used to prevent corrosion and essentially
consists of a layer of zinc applied to the
surface of the steel. ACO Building
Drainage use a ‘hot dip’ process of
dipping the component into a vat of
molten zinc.
Galvanic Corrosion
Galvanic corrosion occurs when two
dissimilar metals are in electrical contact
and connected by an electrolyte. An
electrolyte conducts electricity and can be
water solutions containing salts or acids -
and need not be concentrated for the
effect to take place.
The effects of galvanic corrosion begin to
play an important part when an
aluminium rainwater outlet is used in
conjunction with metallic membranes,
such as lead or copper.
More noble - decreased corrosion
Less noble - increased corrosion
The Electromotive Series provides an
insight to the corrosion effects between
dissimilar materials.
The Electromotive Series
The susceptibility of different metals to
corrosion whilst in contact with each
other depends upon the difference
between the contact potentials. The
greater the potential difference, the
greater the tendency for corrosion. The
metal with the higher negative potential
forms the anode and is corroded
preferentially.
Some examples from the Electromotive
Series are shown opposite for illustration.
Material Selection Tips
 For applications when dissimilar
materials are in contact with each
other wherever possible, select
materials to be as close as possible
to each other in the Electromotive
Series. For example, if a roof is
copper clad, select a gun-metal outlet
as gun-metal is around 88% copper,
this closely matches the cladding
material.
 Where dissimilar metals cannot be
readily avoided, care must be taken
to electrically insulate the adjacent
materials. For example where lead is
dressed into an aluminium alloy
outlet, carefully paint the aluminium
body and clamp components with
good quality bitumen paint or use an
insulating gasket material such as
neoprene sponge. Ideally, a gun-metal
outlet should be used in conjunction
with 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.
Appendix 2 Typical Roof Construction Detail

WARM ROOF
A warm roof is where the main mass of Reflective layer Clamping Raising Secure bolted Rigid insulation
the roof structure lies below the main of chippings Ring Ring grating board
thermal insulation. The waterproof
membrane is positioned above the
insulation.

Vapour Two layer Outlet Structural Sand/cement

Barrier mastic asphalt body deck screed to falls

INVERTED ROOF
An inverted roof is a form of warm roof Gravel Clamping Raising Secure bolted Rigid insulation
where the main mass of the roof structure ballast ring ring grating board
lies below the main thermal insulation,
however, the waterproof membrane lies
beneath the thermal insulation.

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Two layer mastic asphalt Outlet Structural deck Sand/cement

on isolating membrane body screed to falls
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UN-INSULATED ROOF
A roof without thermal insulation. This
type of construction is only permitted in
non-habitable buildings, e.g. garages.

HP 90° OUTLET

Three layer built up Clamping Secure bolted Plywood Firring

felt roofing ring grating deck piece

26

Insulation Timber joist Outlet body Vapour barrier Plaster

ceiling
GULLY OUTLET

Gunmetal Gunmetal Sheet lead

clamping domical gutter lining
ring grate

Rigid
insulation
board

Timber spaces Gunmetal Ply base Rigid Timber

in insulated gutter body insulation gutter
board

REFURBISHMENT OUTLET
Two layer high performance Secure bolted grating Clamping Timber Rigid
felt layered onto vapour barrier ring frame insulation board

27

Vapour barrier PU insulation PU expanded Structural

port foam insulation deck

Pipe seal
Existing
rainwater pipe
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BALCONY OUTLET WITH DOWNPIPE

Clamping Flat grating with Two layer mastic asphalt

ring pipe cut-out on isolating membrane

Outlet body Structural deck Sand/cement screed

to falls

TWO-WAY OUTLET

28

Grating

Screw thread
connector
Clamping ring Reflective chippings on
three layer built up felt roofing

Structural deck Vapour barrier Rigid insulation

board
TERRACE GRATE
Rigid Paving slabs Raising Terrace Clamping Paving slab
insulation board ballasting ring grate ring support

Structural deck Outlet body Sand/cement Two layer

screed to falls mastic asphalt

METAL DECK SUPPORT

Three layer felt Timber fillet Secure bolted Clamping ring Rigid insulation board with
grating integral vapour barrier to falls

29

Metal closure panel Metal deck Screwed outlet body Deck support
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Appendix 3 Installation Guidelines

General Installation Notes Balcony Outlets

All outlets must be securely attached to
the roof structure using a suitable timber
frame or deck support. The waterproof
membrane must be fully dressed into the
outlet body and securely clamped under
the membrane clamp.
Practical Design/Installation Tips
 Do not design for the maximum
outlet hydraulic capacity, allow a
10% factor of safety margin for
intense storms and leaf/debris
blockage.
 Always allow for a back-up outlet,
even though only one outlet may be
required.
 Rainwater outlets should be
inspected and cleaned at least every
6 months to ensure reliable and
continuous operation.
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.
HP Circular Raising Rings
HP raising rings can be used for domed
grating outlets and terrace gratings only.
HP raising rings cannot be used with flat
gratings.
HP raising rings are secured with
stainless steel fixings that are supplied
with each raising ring product.
Where required, the HP raising rings may
be easily cut on site to a specific height
using a hacksaw (for example, when
using a terrace grate in conjunction with
paving slabs).

Balcony/Gully Outlet Raising Rings

Threaded Outlets
Raising rings for balcony outlets and gully
For all ACO Building Drainage threaded outlets are available and perform a
outlets (HP Vertical Screw and Two-Way similar function as the HP Circular raising
outlets) are provided with female parallel rings as previously described. Separate
threads conforming to BS 21:1985 for stainless steel fixings are supplied with
direct connection of threaded tube each unit.
conforming to BS 1387:1985. This tube
is supplied with a taper male thread
conforming to BS 21:1985, which Deck Supports
ensures a watertight joint when fully
screwed into the unit. ACO deck supports are recommended for
metal decked roof construction and are
Threaded outlets are particularly
30 suitable for installation on all types of
recommended where a connection to the
metal decked roofs. Deck supports have
outlet is made within the thickness of the
pre-drilled holes for ease of fixing.
concrete slab. In these applications, the
threaded connection creates a completely
watertight seal.
Where an ABS screw thread connector
(STC) is used in conjunction with
threaded outlets, the screw thread
connector should be assembled with
PTFE tape to ensure a watertight seal.

.
Refurbishment Outlet Step 1 Step 5
Strip back all roof coverings to the deck Flush with clean water to lubricate and
Refurbishment outlets are designed to
level. Clean out old outlet with wire brush insert tail pipe into existing pipework.
conveniently fit within the existing
and flush with clean water. Seat flange on timber frame.
rainwater outlet of the roof that is being
refurbished, which means there is no need
to remove the 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 the void
between the old and new outlet.
Step 2 Step 6
Membrane Form timber frame around old outlet and Screw flange to timber frame.
lay insulation board/vapour barrier (35
mm minimum).

Step 7

Step 3 Inject PU foam through one port for 5

seconds. Remove any surplus.
Check clearance and trim tail pipe to
length with hacksaw if necessary.

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Step 8

Step 4 Blank off ports with captive screws.

Complete installation and
Push on flexible labyrinth seal. weatherproofing.
© March 2008 ACO Technologies plc. All reasonable care has been taken in compiling the information in this document. All recommendations and suggestions on the use of ACO products are
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the actual conditions of use are suitable. This brochure and any advice is provided by ACO Technologies plc (the Company) free of charge and accordingly on terms that no liability including
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