30" x 30" Floor Hatch Cast In Place 300lb/sqft - Best

30" x 30" BA-FFD Floor Hatch Cast in Place 300 lb/sq. ft. - BEST

Ensuring safe and convenient access to underground areas while maintaining structural integrity can be a significant challenge in construction projects. Traditional floor access solutions often compromise load-bearing capacity, durability, or ease of installation.

However, the 30" x 30" BA-FFD Floor Hatch Cast in Place 300 lb/sq. ft. – Best stands up to these challenges. It combines robust aluminum construction with a clever angle-frame design, allowing it to be cast directly into concrete.

This innovative floor hatch can withstand an impressive 300 lb/sq. ft. live load, and its design makes it ideal for commercial, industrial, and institutional settings where reliability and safety are important.

Why Choose the 30" x 30" BA-FFD?

• Improved Workplace Safety: Maintain better footing and a safer work environment with ¼" raised and textured plating on the door leaf. A flush aluminum drop handle ensures easy access while keeping the surface level.
• Superior Corrosion Resistance: Constructed from mill-finished aluminum with stainless steel hinges, this access door offers lasting durability in any environment.
• Secure Access: The flush drop handle includes a staple for a padlock, allowing access to be restricted to keyholders only. Tamperproof stainless steel butt hinges provide an extra layer of security.
• Live-Load Ready: Built with sturdy construction and structural reinforcements, this model supports a live-load capacity of up to 300 lb/sq. ft.
• Automatic Opening to 90 Degrees: Red vinyl grip hold-open arms keep the door fixed at a 90-degree angle, ensuring hands-free access and ample workspace.

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Product Specifications

• Dimensions: 30" x 30"
• Material: Aluminum door and frame.
• Hinges: Stainless steel.
• Hardware: Stainless steel.
• Frame: Angle frame made from aluminum extrusion.
• Anchor Flange: Integral 1" anchor flange.
• Door Panel: 1/4" aluminum diamond plate.
• Load Capacity: Reinforced for a live load of 300 lb/sq. ft.
• Hinge Type: Stainless steel butt hinges.
• Tamper Resistance: Tamperproof bolts and nuts.
• Opening Mechanism: Automatic hold-open arm.
• Hold-Open Arm: Red vinyl grip for secure handling.
• Open Position: Locks in place at 90 degrees.
• Lift Assistance: Optional stainless steel compression springs.
• Remote Operation: Optional electrical actuators.
• Latch: Flush aluminum drop handle.
• Locking Mechanism: Staple for padlock.
• Optional Locking: Recessed padlock provision or stainless steel slam lock.
• Finish: Mill-finished aluminum.
• Coating Option: Bituminous coating on the frame exterior.
• Application: Designed for interior and exterior use.
• Installation: Suitable for cast-in-place installations.
• Retrofit Option: Available for bolted installations.

Installation Instructions

1. Get the Opening Ready: First, ensure your concrete opening is exactly 30" x 30" so the hatch fits perfectly. Clear away any debris and check that the surface is level. Before securing anything, place the hatch over the opening to ensure a proper fit.
2. Secure the Hatch in Place: Carefully lower the hatch into the opening, ensuring the 1" anchor flange rests evenly on the concrete. If you're working with fresh concrete, pour and smooth it around the frame to create a solid hold. If you're installing on an existing surface, use temporary fasteners to keep the hatch in position while you make adjustments. Let any fresh concrete fully set before moving to the next step.
3. Test and Make Final Adjustments: Once everything is secure, open the hatch to 90 degrees using the hold-open arm with a red vinyl grip and make sure it stays in place. Check that the stainless-steel hinges allow smooth operation. Finally, close the hatch and ensure the flush aluminum drop handle and padlock staple align properly.

Enhance your construction's safety and accessibility with the 30" x 30" BA-FFD Floor Hatch Cast in Place 300 lb/sq. ft. – BEST. Whether you need heavy-duty hatches or fire-rated access doors, we have the right access doors and panels for your projects.

Find the perfect access solution with Access Doors and Panels. Call our experts at (800) 609-2917 for guidance or visit our website to get a quote today!