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SMITH

FLOOR DRAINS
TECHNICAL DATA
CUSTOMER
DRIVEN

HOW TO SELECT A FLOOR DRAIN

Recommended Grate Free Areas for Various
Floor drains are primarily used for inside locations where the flow rate into Outlet Pipe Sizes
the drain can be anticipated. Sufficient top size and grate free area to pass
the anticipated flow are required. Grate free area is defined as "the total area Minimum Maximum
of the drainage openings in the grate." The drain outlet should be sized large Nominal Transverse Flow Requirements Flow Requirements
Pipe Size, Area of Pipe, (Interior Areas) (Exterior Areas)
enough to safely discharge the maximum flow through the grate without cre-
IN SQ IN SQ IN SQ IN
ating water build-up (ponding). The Design Professional shall determine the
required flow rate.
1 1/2 2.04 3.06 4.08
Sizing and Location–For most indoor locations, the grate free area should 2 3.14 4.71 6.28
be 1 1/2 times the transverse area of the connecting pipe. See Table 1. The 3 7.06 10.59 14.12
number and location of drains are determined by the Design Professional
based on the configuration of the floor plan, type of operation,location of 4 12.60 18.90 25.20
equipment and other factors known to the Design Professional.. 5 19.60 29.40 39.20
6 28.30 42.45 56.60
When used to drain small exterior areas, area drains should have an open
area equal to twice the transverse area of the connecting pipe. See Table 1. 8 50.25 75.38 100.50
The Design Professional shall determine whether the the 2 to 1 ratio is
sufficient or if exterior surface flow calculations are required. Table 1

SELECTING THE DRAIN

After the top size and anticipated flow are determined by the Design Professional, the Selection of Top Material–(Unfinished Areas)–Drains located in heavy traffic areas
following points shall be taken into consideration when selecting the floor drain. should be specified with heavy duty cast iron grates. In areas where shock loads are
anticipated, a ductile iron grate should be specified in lieu of the cast iron grate.
Selection of Grate or Cover (Based on Anticipated Traffic)–ASME A12.6.3 (Floor
Drains) ratings are as follows. These are static lioad ratings and do not take into con- (Finished Areas)–Most drains are available with nickel bronze or bronze tops to match
sideration impact or dynamic loading. These load ratings are general catagories and the surrounding trim in finished areas. Usually finished areas require light duty or
are provided for guide purposes only. The Design Professional shall contact the fac- medium duty tops.
tory for unusual applications, where conditions of use, load concentration, installa-
tions, etc., can affect results and service. (Finished Areas with Increased Load)–Many finished floor areas are subject to
increased loadings. Examples are convention centers, equipment showrooms and
Per ASME A112.6.3 (Formerly ANSI A112.21.1M): industrial plants. Heavy duty cast iron tractor grates SHALL be specified with bronze
•LIGHT DUTY: All grates/covers having a safe live load under 2,000 lbs. (900 KG). or nickel bronze veneered tops.
•MEDIUM DUTY: All grates/covers having a safe live load between 2,000 lbs. (900
Top Shape–Round, square or rectangular styles are available to blend with all types
KG) and 4,999 lbs. (2250 KG).
of construction and floor patterns. The round top is the most flexible type since it can
•HEAVY DUTY: All grates/covers having a safe live load between 5,000 lbs. (2250
be easily oriented to most floor patterns.
KG) and 7,499 lbs. (3375 KG).
•EXTRA HEAVY DUTY: All grates/covers having a safe live load between 7,500 lbs. Body Selection–Body depth is proportioned to the top size. Many Smith floor drains
(3375) and 10,000 lbs. (4500 KG). can be specified with various body depths. The deeper body is desirable when unusu-
•SPECIAL DUTY: When the grate safe live load is greater than 10,000 lbs. (4,500 ally large amounts of water are to be drained or an extra large sediment bucket is
KG). required.
After the weight capacity is established, a suitable drain can be selected. Most floor drain bodies are available with a flange for either anchoring the drain in the
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL TO CONTACT THE floor slab or for use as a flashing flange in upper floors and waterproofed areas. Many
FACTORY AND OBTAIN SPECIFIC LOAD RATINGS FOR EACH SPECIFIC DRAIN Smith drains are regularly furnished with a flanged body and a combination "top flash-
WHETHER IT IS A STANDARD OR UNUSUAL APPLICATION. ing collar" which can be used to clamp the waterproof membrane.

Grate will not tilt out of

drain body when heavy
moving loads pass over it.
Used As Anchor Flange
In One Pour Slab
Removable
Flashing Collar

FINISHED FLOOR
BAR-TYPE DEEP SET
GRATE TRACTOR GRATE

Additional Perimeter Used As

Bucket Must Be In Place Drainage Openings Flashing Flange
Before Grate Is Replaced Waterproof Membrane

"SAFE-SET" BUCKET AND GRATE

 PREFIX DX–WIDE FLANGE BODY DRAINS DRAIN GASKET INSTALLATION DATA SMITH®

Jay R. Smith Speedi-Seal (Fig. 9502) and Speedi-Set (L) gaskets are available for CUSTOMER
DRIVEN

use with cast iron, plastic, steel or glass pipe. Installation of your floor drains using
Speedi-Seal or Speedi-Set can represent a significant reduction in time and labor
costs over conventional caulk or NO-HUB installations.

The Prefix DX designates a wide flange that can be furnished on certain Smith floor
drains. This flange receives the membranes and coatings of a waterproof floor cov-

SPEEDI-SEAL GASKET WITH FIG. 9239

ering system. These coverings are thin coatings which are installed in a series of

CAULK SUPPORT STRAP

trowel coats. The covering forms its own membrane, flashing and durable traffic
surface. The wide flange is regularly furnished 4" wide. The usual covering is
approximately 3/16" thick and may be applied over many subsurfaces such as con- The caulk support strap eliminates the need to search for supports for the drain dur-
crete, gypsum or wood decks. This type of covering is particularly adaptable to flat ing the caulking operation and the need to purchase expensive riser clamps. Its
roofs which are used for recreational purposes, balconies, area ways, plazas, sun unique design allows it to be used on 2, 3 or 4" service weight or extra heavy pipe.
decks, floors and corridors. The installer secures the strap in place, lubricates the plain end of the spigot, then
rests the inside caulk outlet drain on the caulk support strap. The strap supports the
When a DX flange is required on drains other than those shown in this section, the drain body weight and the force created by the caulking operation without slipping.
The inside surface of the Speedi-Seal gasket is then lubricated, pressed in place
prefix DX must be used with the figure number. The flange will be 4" wide (mini-
down over the pipe and lightly tapped until flush with the top of the pipe. Installation
mum) with a 3/16" lip regularly furnished. If the waterproof deck covering is greater is fast and simple and the caulk support strap may be left in place or reused.
or less than 3/16", the lip dimension must be specified or the drain has to be set at
the proper elevation by the plumbing contractor to compensate for these differ- SPEEDI-SET OUTLET TYPE L
ences. Roughing dimensions of the body must be adjusted accordingly. Drain body
should be set low enough to permit "dimpling" of the area surrounding the drain.

BUCKET VARIATIONS
Some job applications require drains with buckets to intercept and collect debris
such as solid objects and leaves so the waste system is protected. Smith engineers
have designed various types of buckets for different applications to accomplish this
purpose. NOTE: Where a bucket is not available, a dome bottom strainer or flat
bottom strainer may be used to protect the waste system.

SOLID SUSPENDED BUCKET WITH Speedi-Set drains are available with most bottom outlet models by specifying (L) and

PORTED OPENINGS
piping material used. Service weight (SW) is regularly furnished or specify extra heavy
(LXH). The Speedi-Set joint consists of a NO-HUB outlet body and a factory inserted
extra heavy or service weight Speedi-Set neoprene gasket. The installer simply lubri-
This bucket is ideal for drains which are located in areas cates the plain end of the spigot and the inside of the gasket, then presses the drain
where a large amount of debris is anticipated. It is partic- body down over the pipe until contact is made with the internal stop of the gasket. The
ularly useful in areas such as vegetable storerooms installation eliminates the need for hot lead, caulking irons, NO-HUB clamps, etc.
where vegetables are pre-cleaned and a considerable
APPLICATION CHART FOR SPEEDI-SEAL AND
amount of leaves and stalks are washed into the drain.
The solid bottom of this bucket retains this type of solid
SPEEDI-SET GASKETS
matter while the overflow is discharged through the PIPE OD TOLERANCE RANGE GASKET-PIPE COMPATIBILITY
screens in the top of the bucket. NOM. INCHES MILLIMETERS CAST IRON

DEEP SUSPENDED JAY R. PIPE PIPE PVC

SLOTTED BUCKET
SMITH SIZE & FROM TO FROM TO NO- THIN COPPER
FIG. NO DESCR. MIN MAX MIN MAX XH SW HUB ABS PVC WALL STEEL DWV GLASS
9502SW02 2.125 2.390 54.0 60.7 X X X X
Used where large leafy objects such as peelings, leaves 9502SW03 3.125 3.390 79.4 86.1 X X X X
SPEEDI-SEAL

and paper are to be intercepted. When wetted down, 9502SW04 4.124 4.390 104.8 111.5 X X X X
these types of solids will compact at the bottom of the 9502SW05 5.210 5.390 132.3 136.9 X X
9502SW06 6.210 6.390 157.7 162.3 X X
bucket. Slots run completely up the sides of the bucket to
9502XH02 2.290 2.470 58.2 62.7 X X X X X X
offer complete drainage even when the bottom section is 9502XH03 3.410 3.590 86.6 91.2 X X X X X
filled with debris. 9502XH04 4.410 4.590 112.0 116.6 X X X X X

SOLID FREE STANDING BUCKET 9502XH05

9502XH06
5.410 5.590 137.4 142.0 X
6.410 6.590 162.8 167.4 X
9502SP06 6.550 6.70 166.4 170.2 X X X X
Used where heavy materials such as sand, stones and
9508L02 2.125 2.390 54.0 60.7 X X X
SPEEDI-SET

chips are to be intercepted and separated from the 9508L03 3.125 3.390 79.4 86.1 X X X X
drainage water. When sand laden drainage water enters 9508L04 4.125 4.390 104.8 111.5 X X
the bucket, the sand falls to the bottom and the clear 9508LXH02 2.290 2.470 58.2 62.7 X X X X X X
water flows over the top of the bucket into the waste line. 9508LXH03 3.410 3.590 86.6 91.2 X X X X X
9508LXH04 4.410 4.59 112.0 116.0 X X X X X
SW = SERVICE WEIGHT XH = EXTRA HEAVY
L = SPEEDI-SET SERVICE WEIGHT LXH = SPEEDI-SET EXTRA HEAVY SP = STEEL PIPE

OPTIONAL VARIATIONS
Variations to meet particular job requirements are available. The illustrations shown below are some of the more common variations.

Suffix -H
Suffix -B Hinged Grate
Allows quick access to the Suffix -S
Sediment Bucket Square Top
line and assures replacement
of grate.

Suffix -U
Suffix -P
Vandal Proof Screws
REGULARLY
Suffix -D Trap Primer Connection

FURNISHED:
Dome Grate -P050 (1/2") Regularly
Furnished, -P075 (3/4")
available on request. Flat Head Socket Machine
Screw.
SMITH®
INSTALLATION AND SPECIAL APPLICATION
CUSTOMER
DRIVEN
Adjustable Top–The Smith 2005/2010 Series of floor drains are available with over Adjustable Top and Extension–Smith has available adjustable drains in the 8 1/2"
100 different strainer heads. Strainer heads have a 3 3/4 - 12 threaded shank which and the 12" top sizes. Both sizes are available with light duty, medium duty, or
threads into flashing collar. This type of drain is particularly adaptable to two-pour heavy duty tops. See Table 2 below for variations
construction, such as toilet rooms, shower rooms, locker rooms and other light duty
finished areas. Strainer head is easily adjusted when tile floor is being set.
. . . . .. . .. .
. . EXTRA
. . DEEP .
. . . .. . . .
Suffix-E

. .. FILL . SECOND. . . . . . . .. .
Extension
. .. . .
. . .. .. . . .POUR
. . . . .
. .
. . . ..
COLLAR IN HIGH POSITION
COLLAR IN
. . .SLAB . . . .
. . .. . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .
LOW POSITION
. . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . .
. .

Adjustable drains are particularly useful in areas where the finished floor elevation
may vary or is not immediately determined. Additional adjustable extension sleeve
is available for extra deep roughing conditions (Specify Suffix -E).
Fig. 2005

NO-HUB Clamp
A
2300 SERIES SUFFIX -E
ADJUSTABLE EXTENSIONS
B Table 2 lists the min.-max.
adjustment and drains for which
this extension is available.
C

Reversible flashing collar in low position permits adjustment of the strainer to as

low as 3/4" (measured from top of body pan to finished floor). This low position is
particularly adaptable for installations where ceramic tile is applied directly to the
slab. With collar in high position, sufficient adjustment is available for all normal
two-pour installations. Usually the normal sand and cement fill and ceramic tile
measures approximately 1 1/2". For unusually deep floor fills or unique construc- A B C
TYPE TOP SIZE TOP FIG. NO. MIN MAX MIN MAX
tion, additional height can be obtained by using a Suffix -X Extension Adaptor.
"SAFE-SET" 8 1/2 DIA 2350 2355 1 1/4 2 3/4 3 5/8 5 1/4 2
12 DIA 2360 2365 1 3/4 3 2 3/4 4 3/4 2 1/2
NOTE: See below for Suffix -X Extension Adaptor.
8 1/2 DIA 2310 2315 1 1/4 2 3/4 3 5/8 5 1/4 2
MEDIUM DUTY 8 1/2 DIA 2320 2325 1 1/4 2 3/4 3 5/8 5 1/4 2
12 DIA 2330 2335 1 3/4 3 2 3/4 4 3/4 2 1/2
HEAVY DUTY 12 DIA 2340 2345 1 3/4 3 2 3/4 4 3/4 2 1/4
Table 2

FEATURES FIG. 2010 EXTENSION ADAPTOR

REVERSIBLE FLASHING COLLAR
FUNCTION: Used when a strainer head must be raised to accommodate
MATERIALS:
deeper floor fill.
designed to receive all variations of
SMITH strainer heads. Permits vertical
Cast Bronze XCB
adjustment for strainer and provides posi-
tive clamp of waterproofing membrane Galvanized Cast Iron XG
2 PIECE BODY
design eliminates need for
TURN-STYLE SLOTS separate flashing device
permits easy assembly of collar with-
out removal of non-corrosive bolts

SEEPAGE OPENINGS
AUXILIARY INLET PAD permit seepage into drain
tapped for trap primer body
connection when specified

CAULK OUTLET
regularly furnished, NO-HUB,
Speedi-Set or Threaded Outlets NOTE: Extensions can be stacked for
when specified increased maximum adjustment.

SUFFIX -X