
3. Installation requirements
3.1 Choice of location:
xDistance from basement > 6 m
xDistance from ground water minimum > 1 m
xThe distance from the existing or planned trees must be at least the expected spread of the
trees crown.
3.2 Excavation dimensions
The measurements of the excavation is in accordance with the number of drainage blocks to be
installed by multiplying the length and width dimensions.
The following table gives the required earth covering and the maximum installation depth to the lower
edge of the blind drain;
Transportation loads Rain Bloc car and car
inspect Rain Bloc lorry and lorry
inspect
Short duration Max. 7,5 t/m² Max. 10,0 t/m²
Long duration Max. 3,5 t/m² Max. 5,0 t/m²
max. Earth covering* 2000 mm 2750 mm
max. Installation depth* 3500 mm 5000 mm
Light traffic(and
without traffic
loads) max. Number of layers 7 layers 10 layers
min. Earth covering 250 mm 250 mm
max. Earth covering* - 2750 mm
max. Installation depth* - 5000 mmHGV 12 max. Number of layers - 10 layers
min. Earth covering - 500 mm
max. Earth covering* - 2500 mm
max. Installation depth* - 5000 mmSLW 30 max. Number of layers - 10 layers
min. Earth covering - 500 mm
max. Earth covering* - 2250 mm
max. Installation depth* - 5000 mmSLW 40 max. Number of layers - 10 layers
min. Earth covering - 500 mm
max. Earth covering* - 2000 mm
max. Installation depth* - 5000 mmSLW 60 max. Number of layers - 10 layers
min. Earth covering - 500 mm
The maximum installation depth or earth covering* is related to the ground substance with an inside angle of
friction from ˻= 50,0°
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