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Clicklift dos and don'ts

Frame installation - Do

  • Ensure the manhole cover frame is installed and set to the correct final camber angle for the final installation phase (the frame is a permanent installation and will not be reset later).
  • Use Wrekin covers only, the ClickLift system can only be fitted to selected Wrekin Highway® and TriStar™ manhole cover products.
  • Ensure chamber/slab top is sound, dry, and free of dust & debris.
  • Before bedding the manhole cover down please ensure you have read the UniPak™ installation guide.
  • Ensure the correct PPE and suitable gloves are worn when mixing UniPak.
  • Ensure you allow sufficient time for the install so that the mortar can cure fully.

Frame installation - Don't

  • Lay mortar onto a wet surface if you are using a polyester resin mortar.
  • Use mechanical / vibrational equipment across ironwork.

Installing Clicklift - Do

  • Check the condition of the existing frame and bedding mortar.
  • Ensure the correct depth extension is selected and corners are aligned before clicking the product into place as ClickLift cannot be removed once installed without damage.
  • Ensure the correct PPE is worn.
  • Ensure the manhole cover seating area is clear and free of debris.
  • Ensure ClickLift tabs are correctly engaged and hooked under the provision on the frame
  • Ensure the ClickLift boss is fully in contact with the manhole cover seating areas.
  • Ensure that ClickLift is installed evenly, do not force one side down before the other

Installing Clicklift - Don't

  • Install ClickLift on a broken, cracked or damaged manhole cover frame or where there is evidence of bedding mortar failure.
  • Alter or use ClickLift™ with any other manufacturers products.
  • Alter seating arrangement by shortening the seat load-transfer boss.
  • Alter or remove ClickLift™ tabs from ClickLift.
  • Install ClickLift™ until you are ready to lay the final surface layer.

Clicklift features

Related pages

Knowledge base article

Clicklift compatibility chart

This compatibility chart highlights which manhole cover stock code references work with Clicklift

Knowledge base article

Clicklift installation guide

An installation guide for installing Clicklift within a highway.

Knowledge base article

Manhole cover with Clicklift installation guide

This installation guide is for cast ductile iron BS EN 124 access cover assemblies used in new build applications when using a permanent 1st fix (at reduced levels) to concrete slab or engineering brick-top chambers.

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