Product Description
Copperhead Snakepit Roadway with Single Terminal Cast Iron Lid Access Point - Orange (SW RB14NTP).
Used to terminate tracer wire systems and provide direct connection to tracer wire, at ground level, in roadway applications. No ground rod connection.
- Direct connection to tracer wire from top of lid
- 5” cast iron collar withstands heavy traffic
- Cast iron lid
- Anti-corrosion gel protects wire
- Locking cover protects against tampering
- Encapsulated magnet allows for detection by a ferrous metal detector
- Lid color-coded to meet American Public Works (APWA) standards for utility identification
SCOPE
These specifications apply to the SnakePit® Roadway Access Point with the Single-terminal Cast Iron Lid.
MATERIAL AND DESIGN
Lid Material:
• Cast iron
• Tensil 31,000 psi (ASTM A126 Class B)
• Temp range -150°- 450° F (ASTM A126 Class B)
• Hardware
• pentagon head bolt - anodized aluminum
• terminal - brass
Base Material
• High-grade ABS rigid plastic (ASTM D1788, Type 1)
• Cast iron collar
Detection
• Access point base designed with magnet securely attached to be easily detected by magnetic locators
even when access point is covered by soil, sod and/or paving material
Security
• Locking mechanism secures lid to base in a closed position
• Notched bolt end prevents loss of locking mechanism
• Locking mechanism can only be removed with the proper pentagon wrench
Shape
• Tubular (cylindrical) construction with removable round lid
• Support flange at base Wire Connections
• Direct connect post designed for utility locate transmitter positive lead
• Anti-corrosion gel supplied with lid must be applied to wire connections to protect connection points
• Access point designed for operational access to underground tracer wire systems
Lid Position
• Access point designed so that when installed, the collar will be flush with the surface and contain the lid so that it will not be in contact with the adjoining backfill or pavement
• The top surface of the access point lid is flush with the top of the base. The top of the bolt, when completely tightened, is flush with or below the lid surface
