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Product Information (Ratings, Material, Etc.)


L. A. Boiler Works Inc. Handhole and Manhole Plates are certified for use at the pressure and
temperature rating stamped on each plate. The pressure rating for each plate is stamped into each
plate, except for the 3 x 4 handhole plate. The design pressure for the 3 x 4 handhole plate is 500 PSI
@ 650 degrees F. The design pressure has been determined by hydrostatically proof testing per
ASME Code Procedures. Material used in the manufacture of L. A. Boiler Works Inc. Manhole and
Handhole Plates and Rings are in accordance with ASME Code Specifications. The material
specification is stamped on each plate and ring.
Manhole and Handhole Rings are fabricated or formed from materials listed in Section II and welded
per Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Identifying marks required by Code
Paragraphs PG-11 and UG-11 are stamped on each ring. 3 x 4 and 4 x 6 Handhole Rings are certified
for 500 PSI @ 650 degrees F. 6 x 8 Handhole Rings are certified for 700 PSI @ 650 degrees F. 14 x
18 Manhole Rings are certified for 500 PSI @ 650 degrees F. 18 x 24 Manhole Rings are certified for
200 PSI @ 650 degrees F. Manhole rings are STRESS RELIEVED, after forming and welding, to
comply with Paragraph UCS-79 (d), sub-paragraphs 3, 4, & 5 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code Section VIII, Div. I.

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REINFORCEMENT OF OPENINGS MUST BE CALCULATED FOR EACH APPLICATION ON


ALL RINGS.
L. A. Boiler Works Inc. Manhole and Handhole Assemblies are recommended for use ONLY on
vessels containing LIQUIDS. THEY ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE ON VESSELS
CONTAINING GASSES.
Manhole and Handhole Rings are machined on one edge for a gasket surface. Care must be taken to
install rings properly. Ring depths are nominal and are subject to a reduction of not more than 3/16"
after machining.
L. A. Boiler Works Inc. Manholes and Handholes are furnished with a black neoprene gasket, 55-65
Durometer, rated from -20 degrees F to 170 degrees F. GASKETS ARE FURNISHED AS AN
ACCOMMODATION ONLY. NO WARRANTY ON GASKET SERVICE IS IMPLIED OR
EXPRESSED. Manhole and Handholes can be ordered without gaskets. Metallic type gaskets are
NOT recommended.
Manhole Rings can be ordered with the rings X-rayed. Minimum charge is $135 and/or $15 per
manhole ring. Radiographic films will be mailed to your Quality Control Department.
LIABILITY-Responsibility is limited to quality and workmanship of metal parts as proved by vessel
fabricators hydrostatic shop test. Liability is limited to replacement of, or credit for the defective part
only. NO CONTINGENT CHARGES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
All prices are subject to change without notice. All items shipped subject to price in effect at time of
shipment. Return of goods will NOT be allowed unless written authorization is obtained. All returned
goods will be returned FREIGHT PREPAID. Returned goods are subject to a nominal restocking
charge. ALL MANHOLES ARE SHIPPED F.O.B., BLACKWELL, OKLAHOMA.
Payment terms are NET 10th of the following month. A charge of 1 1/2% will be collected on all past
due accounts on the 10th of each month. Accounts which extend past 90 days automatically become
C.O.D. accounts.
Claims for shortages must be made within 24 hours after receipt of material. Material lost or damaged
in transit will be the responsibility of the carrier.
Manholes and Handholes in this catalog are registered in various Provinces of Canada. Canadian
registration numbers will be furnished to our Canadian customers on request.
Drawings in this catalog may not be an accurate representation of parts.

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