This document is the Duraslot and Duraslot XL Maintenance Guide. Maintenance, inspection, cleaning and accessing system discussed.

The maintenance of Advanced Drainage System’s (ADS) linear drain products is essential for ensuring optimal performance throughout their lifecycle. Proper maintenance includes regular inspections, debris removal from the grate and pipe, and ensuring the grates are securely fastened.

Annual maintenance is recommended to prevent performance issues, system damage, and difficult cleanups. Surface maintenance frequency depends on the grate’s environment, width and open area. Examples of pipe and slotted/trench drains shown.

Inspection of the system should be conducted during or immediately after a rain event to identify any issues. The most common method is using a flashlight to peer through the grate openings to identify clogs or other problem areas. For deeper installations, larger pipe sizes, or if a more thorough inspection method is desired, a lit camera probe may be inserted in through the slot riser. Additionally, bolts and screws should be checked for tightness.

After an inspection, cleaning may be deemed necessary. ADS recommends using a method similar to cleaning an underground storm drain system. Jet-vac trucks (also known as vacuum trucks) are a common solution for cleaning large systems, like those that can be found on highways, airports or warehouses. For small systems, such as those for a residential home, a commercial pressure washer, sewer jetter reel and appropriate nozzle may be more effective.

A cleanout structure, such as a Nyloplast basin, may be installed at the low point of a linear drain system. The grate or lid can simply be removed for easy access. However, Duraslot and Duraslot XL linear drains may also be accessed through the aluminum slot risers by removing the grates. 4 steps and diagrams of the Duraslot slotted drain grate connector and hardware with the locking bolt show the process.