A-Lok - Model QUIK-LOK -Flexible Pipe-to-Manhole Connectors
The QUIK-LOK BOOT CONNECTOR is a flexible pipe-to-manhole connector specifically engineered to produce a positive watertight seal for pipes entering precast concrete structures and the structure itself. The QUIK-LOK CONNECTOR is manufactured to meet or exceed all material and test requirements set forth in ASTM C-923, ASTM C-1478, ASTM C-1644 and ASTM F-2510.
- Assures a positive watertight connection and provides up to 20° degrees omni-directional deflection and 1.00" of vertical or horizontal movement without loss of seal. This deflection permits pipe to structure settling without damage to the pipe or loss of the watertight seal and will also allow for many angles of incoming pipe
- The takedown clamp travels in the installation position from the time it leaves ALOK, while it is cast in the structure and until it arrives at the job site. After pulling out the connector it’s in position to be tightened around the pipe on the outside of the structure
- Immediate backfilling is then possible, enhancing project safety and overcomes the problems encountered with water, running sand and other unstable trench conditions
- Can be installed into concrete structures in the plant or with a field sleeve for cast-in-place, at the job site. Once installed in the concrete structure and ready to ship, the QUIK-LOK CONNECTOR travels in the cast in position to prevent damage during shipping and handling
A flexible pipe to manhole connector shall be used whenever a pipe pentrates into a precast concrete manhole or structure. The connector shall be the Quik-LOK Connector as manufactured by A-LOK Products, Inc., Tullytown, PA or approved equal.
The design of the connector shall provide a flexible, watertight seal between the pipe and concrete structure. The connector shall assure that a seal is made between:
1. The connector and the structure wall by casting the connector integrally with the structure wall during the manufacturing process in a manner that it will not pull out during pipe coupling.
2. The seal between the connector and the pipe shall be made by compressing the connector against the outside circumference of the pipe by means of a stainless steel take-down band.
The connector shall be made from materials that conform to the physical and Section 4, "Materials and Manufacture" of ASTM C-923 "Standard Specification for Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Manhole Structures and Laterals", and the overall design will meet or exceed Section 7, "Test Methods and Requirements" of ASTM C-923.
This connector shall be sized specifically for the type of pipe being used and shall be installed in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer.