Product Description
Copperhead Snakepit Roadway with Single Terminal Cast Iron Lid Access Point, Orange (SW RB14NTP) - The SnakePit Access Point serves as an at-grade tracer wire termination and grounding station. It offers a direct connection for utility locate transmitters to attach to tracer wire systems. Designed for durability, the SnakePit Roadway features a robust 5″ cast iron collar, built to withstand heavy traffic and constant impact.
Features:
- Secure access – provides secure access to tracer wire systems
- Options – 5 designs for specific applications, plus optional bracket to secure SnakePit to curb stop during backfill and future ground shifting
- Easy to locate – encapsulated magnet makes it easy to find with a ferrous metal detector
- Protective – protects tracer wire from UV rays and weed whips
- Anti-corrosion – dielectric gel included to protect wires from corrosion
- Secure – locking cover secures lid to base and protects against tampering
- Direct connection point – Two-terminal Switchable Lid provides external direct connection point for utility locate transmitter plus ground switch to turn ground off/on from top of lid; Single-terminal lid provides external direct connection point, but no ground connection
- Utility identification – APWA color-coded with molded utility marking for clear utility identification
SnakePit Roadway:
- The SnakePit Roadway provides access to a tracer wire system at ground level in heavy traffic, roadway applications.
- Single-terminal Cast Iron Lid: no ground rod wire connection point; must remove lid to access wires.
Protect and Directly Connect to a Tracer Wire System:
The SnakePit Access Point with the Two-terminal Switchable Lid provides an external ground switch that allows locators to turn ground off/on from the top of the lid to isolate sections of tracer wire more accurately and efficiently — no more need to remove the lid to disconnect/reconnect wires or to reposition the locate transmitter. That makes locating underground utilities a lot easier.
Specifications:
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.
