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ACO Qmax®
Throughout the world ACO branded Today the ACO Group has a research and ACO Technologies plc
drainage and surface water management production base that reaches across four
systems are recognised for their continents. This unmatched resource ACO operates as ACO Technologies plc in
innovative design, high quality pioneers the development of solutions the United Kingdom. Founded over 25
manufacture, environmental excellence that are tailored to individual years ago, the company has grown
and industry leading performance. applications, meeting the need for high quickly on a reputation for design
performance, sustainable products that innovation and customer service.
deliver optimum value throughout their
operational life. There are now 6 divisions within
ACO Technologies that serve every sector
of the construction industry, providing
solutions for applications as diverse as
rail, highways, airports, landscaping,
retail, distribution centres and
environmentally sensitive projects.
ACO Qmax® 225 and 350 access, outlet/inlet and silt chambers 26
ACO Qmax® 550, 700 and 900 access and silt chambers 47 3
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The ACO Qmax® channel system is protected by patent and registered design rights. All intellectual rights are the property
of ACO Technologies plc.
ACO Qmax®
The ACO Qmax® system provides optimum surface water drainage and attenuation for a wide
range of infrastructure, industrial, hard landscaped and other SUDS applications.
System benefits
Unobtrusive continuous slot drainage Sealed system Effective silt management
system Improves onsite handling and Safe and secure installation
Eliminates stormwater carry over installation rates
Meets environmental construction
Effective SUDS solution Proven performance and durability targets
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If you need help with specification, design or installation, or just wish to learn more about this and other Surface Water
Management products from ACO, contact our free, no obligation ACO Water Management Design Services Team who can
provide advice and dedicated design support for your project – call 01462 816666 or visit www.aco.co.uk.
ACO Qmax®
The layout diagram below illustrates the channels and components available within the
ACO Qmax ® range.
Key
1 Edge rail protector for ductile iron 5 ACO Qmax® 550 to 700 step connector 9 ACO Qmax® 350 with ACO Q-Guard
edge rails ®
galvanised steel edge rail
6 Qmax 550 with ACO Q-Guard ductile
2 ACO Qmax® access / silt chamber with iron edge rail 10 ACO Qmax® access chamber with
solid cover and frame ACO Q-Slot recessed cover and frame
7 ACO Qmax® 550 chamber connector
3 ACO Qmax® 700 chamber connector 11 ACO Qmax® 225 with ACO Q-Slot
8 ACO Qmax® access / silt chamber with
galvanised steel edge rail
4 ACO Qmax® 700 with ACO Q-Flow slotted cover and frame
ductile iron edge rail 12 End cap
5 6
3 4
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A choice of discreet inlet slots
available to complement many
applications and pavement designs
Channel provided
with all components
LOAD CLASSES
A 15 B 125 C 250
Pedestrian, cycleways, Pedestrian precincts, light vehicles, Parking areas, service stations
minimally trafficked areas private car parks and drives. (cars) and slow-moving light
(light domestic vehicles only). commercial vehicles.
* ACO Qmax® channels are tested to confirm compliance with the watertightness requirements of BS EN 1433 when filled with water to the top of
the channel bore. See watertightness note on page 52 for more information.
ACO Qmax®
ACO Q-Flow ductile iron edge rail ACO Q-Guard ductile iron edge rail
ACO Q-Flow ductile iron ATec coated ACO Q-Guard ductile iron ATec coated
edge rail for maximum intake capacity edge rails for pedestrian applications in
for applications in concrete and asphalt concrete and asphalt pavements.
pavements.
Ideal for commercial, industrial, Ideal for areas where pedestrians are
highways, docks and airport present such as car parking, petrol
applications forecourts, retail, commercial and
A 15 to F 900 installations airport applications
10 ACO Q-Flow steel edge rail ACO Q-Guard steel edge rail ACO Q-Slot steel edge rail
ACO Q-Flow galvanised steel ACO Q-Guard galvanised steel ACO Q-Slot hot dipped galvanised steel
edge rails edge rails edge rails for pedestrian applications in
block, slab and natural stone pavements.
A 15 – F 900 applications A 15 – F 900 applications
Ideal for areas where pedestrians are
Edge rail protector supplied Edge rail protector supplied
present such as landscaping, town
with channel with channel
centres, car parking, retail and
commercial applications
A 15 to D 400 installations
Hot dipped galvanised finish for long
lasting corrosion protection
10mm wide discreet slot for
pedestrian and vehicle traffic
(Intake area 10000mm²/m)
Designed for paving material up to
100mm thick (edge rail height 105mm)
Chemically resistant to effluents,
oils, petrol, diesel and road salts
ACO Qmax® components
Multifunctional end cap for 225 and 350 systems 225 to 350 step connector Chamber connector for 550, 700 & 900 systems
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Closing end cap for 550, 700 and 900 systems 550 to 700 / 700 to 900 step connector
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Access chambers providing outlet/inlet connections and silt management are available for each size in the
ACO Qmax® system. For more information see: ACO Qmax® 225 & 350 chambers – page 26 and ACO Qmax® 550,
700 & 900 chambers – page 47.
ACO Qmax®
Case Studies
Since its launch, the many benefits of ACO Qmax ® have helped architects, engineers and contractors
realise some of the country’s most ambitious, groundbreaking and high profile projects.
In differing applications with widely The next two pages demonstrate how i
varying objectives, the ACO Water ACO Qmax® has provided efficient and For more ACO Water
Management Design Services Team has cost effective high capacity drainage and Management case studies
played a key partnering role, ensuring attenuation across a diverse range of visit www.aco.co.uk.
each finished system not only met those applications.
objectives but added wider value.
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ACO has been a pioneer of ‘Value completed efficiently. It is a unique, ACO Water Management
Engineering’ – a revolutionary approach to comprehensive service that is provided
design and construction. free of charge.
Design Services Team
Through ACO Water Management’s Design ACO Qmax® has played a key role in Telephone: 01462 816666
Services Team, any proposal can be Value realising the benefits of Value Engineering. Fax: 01462 851081
Engineered to identify how its Its high carrying capacity, ability to e-mail: technical@aco.co.uk
performance can be optimised with attenuate stormwater flows, ease of
minimal use of materials. Powerful CAD installation, and design versatility allow
systems produce full hydraulic extensive conventional drainage networks to
calculations and installation schedules be greatly simplified, significantly reducing
that enable all on-site work to be installation and whole lifetime costs.
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All run-off generated from the new eight acres of hardstanding created for
Mansfield Brick’s new manufacturing facility is collected, cleaned and
returned safely to ground within the curtilage of the site. Meeting the
project planning requirements, no connection to the main sewer network
has been made. By utilising the high attenuating capacity of over 1000
metres of ACO Qmax®, consulting engineers MHI were able to avoid having
to provide additional underground stormwater storage – a benefit that
greatly simplified the overall design and significantly reduced installation
time and costs.
ACO Qmax®
System overview
Q-SLOT COVER
AND FRAME
The ACO Qmax® 225 channel is manufactured from recycled Hydraulic capacity
MDPE which is lightweight, chemically resistant and extremely
robust. Its circular bore, sealed push fit channel connections and 1500m²* Catchment area
unique patented inlet design ensure drainage inverts are kept to a 15
Attenuation
minimum, installation rates are maximised and the product is 0.0398m³/m capacity
fully integrated within the pavement detail providing long term
dependable performance. Access/outlet/inlet/
silt chambers
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ACO Qmax 225 channels are available with the following components:
• Outlet and closing end cap Q-Slot access
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chamber, cover
• Qmax 225-350 step connector and frame
• Access, outlet / inlet and silt chambers
• Installation edge rail protectors *Example run based on 100m length
laid level at 50mm/hr
• Q-Brake Vortex flow controls
ACO Qmax®
ACO Qmax® 225 with ACO Q-Flow ductile iron edge rail Available Qtr 2 2012
55mm 2000mm
Ø225mm
Neoprene
425mm
seal
480mm
invert
195mm
150mm
Ø290mm 2075mm
ACO Qmax® 225 with ACO Q-Flow ductile iron edge rail
ACO Qmax® 225 with ACO Q-Guard ductile iron edge rail Available Qtr 2 2012
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8mm inlet slot
55mm 2000mm
Ø225mm
Neoprene
seal
425mm
480mm
invert
195mm
150mm
Ø290mm 2075mm
ACO Qmax® 225 with ACO Q-Guard ductile iron edge rail
Note: For details regarding the access/outlet/inlet/silt chambers for use with this system please refer to page 26.
These products are subject to weight and dimensional tolerances. The dimensions shown on this page are for guidance purposes only.
ACO Qmax® 225
ACO Qmax® 225 with ACO Q-Slot galvanised steel edge rail
Width overall Depth overall Slot width
Product code Description Length (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Weight (kg)
32804 ACO Qmax® 225 channel assembly complete 2000 Ø290 580 10 22.9
with ACO Q-Slot galvanised steel edge rail
105mm
525mm invert
Neoprene
580mm
seal
Ø225mm
295mm
150mm
Ø290mm 2075mm
ACO Qmax® 225 with ACO Q-Slot galvanised steel edge rail
ACO Qmax® 225 with ACO Q-Flow galvanised steel edge rail
Width overall Depth overall Slot width
Product code Description Length (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Weight (kg)
32802 ACO Qmax® 225 channel assembly complete 2000 Ø290 480 26 17.8
with ACO Q-Flow galvanised steel edge rail
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26mm inlet slot
105mm anchor
195mm
150mm
90mm 2000mm
Ø225mm
Neoprene
seal
425mm
480mm
invert
Ø290mm 2075mm
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ACO Qmax 225 with ACO Q-Flow galvanised steel edge rail
Note: For details regarding the access/outlet/inlet/silt chambers for use with this system please refer to page 26.
These products are subject to weight and dimensional tolerances. The dimensions shown on this page are for guidance purposes only.
ACO Qmax®
ACO Qmax® 225 with ACO Q-Guard galvanised steel edge rail
Width overall Depth overall Slot width
Product code Description Length (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Weight (kg)
32803 ACO Qmax® 225 channel assembly complete 2000 Ø290 480 10 15.3
with ACO Q-Guard galvanised steel edge rail
105mm anchor
55mm 2000mm
Ø225mm
425mm invert
Neoprene
seal
480mm
150mm
195mm
Ø290mm 2075mm
ACO Qmax® 225 with ACO Q-Guard galvanised steel edge rail
Ø270mm
Note: For details regarding the access/outlet/inlet/silt chambers for use with this system please refer to page 26.
These products are subject to weight and dimensional tolerances. The dimensions shown on this page are for guidance purposes only.
ACO Qmax® 225
25mm Ø435mm
ACO Qmax® 225 to 350 step connector has
the following functions:
Ø240mm
Enables step fall installations of ACO Qmax® 225
and ACO Qmax® 350 channels
For use between ACO Qmax® 225 male and
ACO Qmax® 350 female channel connections
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These products are subject to weight and dimensional tolerances. The dimensions shown on this page are for guidance purposes only.
ACO Qmax® 225 hydraulic performance tables
Q (l/s) is the maximum total flow that 100 21.0 0.21 1512 48.5 0.49 3492 63.0 0.63 4536
the channel can carry. 200 18.0 0.09 1296 51.6 0.26 3715 66.0 0.33 4752
q (l/s/m) is the maximum possible 300 15.6 0.05 1123 52.8 0.18 3802 66.3 0.22 4774
lateral inflow.
400 14.0 0.04 1008 53.6 0.13 3859 66.3 0.17 4774
A (m2) is the maximum area that can
500 13.0 0.03 936 54.0 0.11 3888 66.3 0.13 4774
be drained and will depend on the
design rainfall intensity chosen.
The tabulated areas are for a rainfall
intensity of 50mm/h (0.014 l/s/m2).
At other rainfall intensities, the area can be
determined by proportion, e.g. at 75mm/h,
the maximum area drained will be the
tabulated area x 50/75.
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Designing a drainage system
An example design method is provided
on page 50 to help determine your
drainage requirements.
This example will enable you to use the
hydraulic performance tables on this page.
ACO Qmax® 350
The ACO Qmax® 350 channel is manufactured from recycled MDPE Hydraulic capacity
which is lightweight, chemically resistant and extremely robust.
Its circular bore, sealed push fit channel connections and unique 5200m²* Catchment area
patented inlet design ensure drainage inverts are kept to a 21
Attenuation
minimum, installation rates are maximised and the product is 0.0962m³/m capacity
fully integrated within the pavement detail providing long term
dependable performance. Access/outlet/inlet/
silt chambers
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ACO Qmax 350 channels are available with the following components:
• Outlet/inlet and closing end cap Q-Slot access
chamber, cover
• Access, outlet / inlet and silt chambers and frame
• Installation edge rail protectors
• Q-Brake Vortex flow controls *Example run based on 100m length
laid level at 50mm/hr rainfall
ACO Qmax®
ACO Qmax® 350 with ACO Q-Flow ductile iron edge rail Available Qtr 2 2012
55mm 2000mm
Neoprene
550mm invert
seal
600mm
Ø350mm
195mm
150mm
Ø415mm 2075mm
ACO Qmax® 350 with ACO Q-Flow ductile iron edge rail
ACO Qmax® 350 with ACO Q-Guard ductile iron edge rail Available Qtr 2 2012
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8mm inlet slot
55mm 2000mm
Neoprene
550mm invert
seal
600mm
Ø350mm
150mm
195mm
Ø415mm 2075mm
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ACO Qmax 350 with ACO Q-Guard ductile iron edge rail
Note: For details regarding the access/outlet/inlet/silt chambers for use with this system please refer to page 26.
These products are subject to weight and dimensional tolerances. The dimensions shown on this page are for guidance purposes only.
ACO Qmax® 350
ACO Qmax® 350 with ACO Q-Slot galvanised steel edge rail
Width overall Depth overall Slot width
Product code Description Length (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Weight (kg)
32814 ACO Qmax® 350 channel assembly complete 2000 Ø415 700 10 29.1
with ACO Q-Slot galvanised steel edge rail
295mm
650mm invert
Neoprene
seal
700mm
Ø350mm
150mm
Ø415mm 2075mm
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ACO Qmax 350 with ACO Q-Slot galvanised steel edge rail
ACO Qmax® 350 with ACO Q-Flow galvanised steel edge rail
Width overall Depth overall Slot width
Product code Description Length (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Weight (kg)
32812 ACO Qmax® 350 channel assembly complete 2000 Ø415 600 26 24.0
with ACO Q-Flow galvanised steel edge rail
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26mm inlet slot
105mm anchor
2000mm
90mm
Neoprene
550mm invert
seal
600mm
350mm
195mm
150mm
Ø415mm
2075mm
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ACO Qmax 350 with ACO Q-Flow galvanised steel edge rail
Note: For details regarding the access/outlet/inlet/silt chambers for use with this system please refer to page 26.
These products are subject to weight and dimensional tolerances. The dimensions shown on this page are for guidance purposes only.
ACO Qmax®
ACO Qmax® 350 with ACO Q-Guard galvanised steel edge rail
Width overall Depth overall Slot width
Product code Description Length (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Weight (kg)
32813 ACO Qmax® 350 channel assembly complete 2000 Ø415 600 10 21.5
with ACO Q-Guard galvanised steel edge rail
105mm anchor
55mm 2000mm
550mm invert
Neoprene
seal
600mm
Ø350mm
150mm
195mm
Ø415mm 2075mm
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ACO Qmax 350 with ACO Q-Guard galvanised steel edge rail
260mm
Note: For details regarding the access/outlet/inlet/silt chambers for use with this system please refer to page 26.
These products are subject to weight and dimensional tolerances. The dimensions shown on this page are for guidance purposes only.
ACO Qmax® 350 hydraulic performance tables
Q (l/s) is the maximum total flow that 100 71.6 0.72 5155 143.0 1.43 10296 182.0 1.82 13104
the channel can carry. 200 62.0 0.31 4464 156.0 0.78 11232 200.0 1.00 14400
q (l/s/m) is the maximum possible 300 55.5 0.19 3996 162.3 0.54 11686 210.0 0.70 15120
lateral inflow.
400 50.4 0.13 3629 166.0 0.42 11952 215.2 0.54 15494
A (m2) is the maximum area that can
ACO Qmax® 225 & 350 access, ACO Qmax® outlet/inlet and silt chambers Cover and frame options
outlet/inlet and silt chambers provide a provide outlet pipe connection to 160mm
compact and economical method of PVC-U, 200mm, 225mm and 300mm The chambers come complete with a
gaining access to the channel system for twinwall or clay pipe work. They also allow ductile iron slotted cover and frame
maintenance and cleaning, connections to 110mm PVC-U inlet connections to be available in either a lockable D 400 or
traditional underground drainage made, reducing the need for additional hinged F 900 versions. An ACO Q-Slot
networks, or silt management. underground pipe work. D 400 ductile iron galvanised recessed
cover and frame for use with up to
These chambers are specifically designed for ACO Qmax® access, outlet/inlet and silt 100mm block paving, slab and natural
use with ACO Qmax® 225 and 350 channels chambers are manufactured from MDPE stone is also available
and allow 4-way channel connections to be which is lightweight, tough and
made for simple directional changes and chemically resistant. All materials used in the construction of
optimised scheme designs. ACO Qmax® chambers, covers and frames
contain high levels of recycled materials
and are themselves recyclable at the end
of their life.
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ACO Qmax® 225 and 350 channel access, outlet/inlet and silt chambers with slotted cover and frame
Product Length Width overall Depth overall Slot width Weight
code Description (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg)
32970 Access chamber with D 400 slotted cover and frame 565 565 640 10 48
32971 Access chamber with F 900 slotted cover and frame 660 660 640 19 77.5
32972 Outlet/inlet chamber with D 400 slotted cover and frame 565 565 1095 10 52
32973 Outlet/inlet chamber with F 900 slotted cover and frame 660 660 1095 19 81.5
32974 Outlet/inlet/Silt chamber with D 400 slotted cover and frame 565 565 1600 10 60
32975 Outlet/inlet/Silt chamber with F 900 slotted cover and frame 660 660 1600 19 89.5
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100mm
100mm
595mm
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725mm
540mm
595mm
725mm
995mm
2
1500mm
480mm 2 3
3
575mm minimum
silt capacity
480mm
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480mm
Image shows ACO Qmax® 225 and 350 access chamber Image shows ACO Qmax® 225 and 350 Image shows ACO Qmax® 225 and 350
with D 400 slotted cover and frame. Also available in access/outlet/inlet chamber with D 400 slotted cover access/outlet/inlet/silt chamber with D 400 slotted cover
Load Class F 900. and frame. Also available in Load Class F 900. and frame. Also available in Load Class F 900.
These products are subject to weight and dimensional tolerances. The dimensions shown on this page are for guidance purposes only.
ACO Qmax®
ACO Qmax® 225 and 350 channel access, outlet/inlet and silt chambers with ACO Q-Slot cover and frame
Product Length Width overall Depth overall Slot width Weight
code Description (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg)
32976 Access chamber with D 400 ACO Q-Slot recessed cover and frame 520 520 740 10 55.5
32977 Outlet/inlet chamber with D 400 ACO Q-Slot recessed cover and frame 520 520 1195 10 59.5
32978 Outlet/inlet/silt chamber with D 400 ACO Q-Slot recessed cover and frame 520 520 1700 10 67.5
520mm
520mm
440mm
440mm
520mm
440mm
200mm
200mm
200mm
1
540mm
595mm
595mm
725mm
725mm
995mm
2 2
1500mm
3 3
575mm minimum
silt capacity
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ACO Qmax® 225 and 350 access ACO Qmax® 225 and 350 outlet/inlet ACO Qmax® 225 and 350 outlet/inlet/silt
chamber with D 400 ACO Q-Slot chamber with D 400 ACO Q-Slot chamber with D 400 ACO Q-Slot
recessed cover and frame. recessed cover and frame. recessed cover and frame.
These products are subject to weight and dimensional tolerances. The dimensions shown on this page are for guidance purposes only.
ACO Qmax® 550
The ACO Qmax® 550 channel is manufactured from recycled MDPE Hydraulic capacity
which is lightweight, chemically resistant and extremely robust. Its
ovoid High-Flow bore, sealed push fit channel connections and 8400m²* Catchment area
unique patented inlet design ensure efficient drainage even at low 29
Attenuation
hydraulic flows and promote self cleansing. Installation rates are 0.1544m³/m capacity
maximised and the product is fully integrated within the pavement
detail providing long term dependable performance. The increased Access/silt
hydraulic capacity of the ACO Qmax® 550 channel makes it ideal chambers
for larger catchments and can eliminate the need for additional
carrier drains and pipework. Q-Slot cover
and frame
ACO Qmax® 550 channels are available with the following components:
• Outlet, closing and blanking end caps *Example run based on 100m length
laid level at 50mm/hr rainfall
• 550-700 step connector
• Access and silt chambers
• Installation edge rail protectors
• Q-Brake Vortex flow controls
ACO Qmax®
EPDM seal
800mm invert
920mm
245mm
200mm
550mm
635mm 2110mm
ACO Qmax® 550 with ACO Q-Flow ductile iron edge rail
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8mm inlet slot
530mm
EPDM seal
800mm invert
920mm
245mm
200mm
550mm
635mm 2110mm
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ACO Qmax 550 with ACO Q-Guard ductile iron edge rail
Note: For details regarding the access/silt chambers for use with this system please refer to page 47.
These products are subject to weight and dimensional tolerances. The dimensions shown on this page are for guidance purposes only.