{"id":1695,"date":"2023-02-02T16:48:13","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T16:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.siteequipment.co.uk\/?page_id=1695"},"modified":"2023-02-02T17:08:56","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T17:08:56","slug":"trench-box-installation-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.siteequipment.co.uk\/technical-library\/trench-box-installation-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Lite Trench Box Installation Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The following quick installation guide must be read in conjunction with the <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SEL-Lite-Trench-Box-User-Guide-V1.1.pdf\">Lite Trench Box User Guide<\/a>. If in doubt, you can contact SEL <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\"><u>here.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Installation Sequence<\/h3>\n<h3><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2161 aligncenter lazyloaded\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/1.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/1.png 305w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/1-300x199.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"231\" data-srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1lite-trench-box-installation\/.png 305w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/1-300x199.png 300w\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/1.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2161 aligncenter\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/1.png 305w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/1-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\"><\/noscript><\/h3>\n<p>1. Lay Trench Box panel down on a level surface on suitable timber bearers using the 4-Leg chain provided.<\/p>\n<p>Secure the lifting hooks through the handling points at the upper and lower ends of the channels.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2176 size-full aligncenter lazyloaded\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-2.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-2.png 360w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-2-300x260.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"312\" data-srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-2.png 360w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-2-300x260.png 300w\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-2.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2176 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-2.png 360w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-2-300x260.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>2. Spin out Spindles to the required length and position into the channels alternating as shown. Ensure that the lower Spindles are extended by 30-50mm more than the top spindles.<\/p>\n<p>Secure using Pins &amp; R-Clips as shown in <a href=\"#lite-tb-detail-a\">Detail A.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2182 aligncenter lazyloaded\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-3.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-3.png 296w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-3-150x150.png 150w\" alt=\"\" width=\"311\" height=\"309\" data-srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-3.png 296w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-3-150x150.png 150w\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-3.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2182 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"311\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-3.png 296w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>3. Lower opposite panel onto spindles using the 4-Leg chain.<\/p>\n<p>Chain hooks to be secured to the handling points at the upper and lower ends of each channel.<\/p>\n<p>Secure to spindles using Pins &amp; R-Clips. Do not remove slack in the chains until all the spindles are secured.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2185 aligncenter lazyloaded\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-4.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-4.png 340w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-4-300x263.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"363\" height=\"318\" data-srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-4.png 340w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-4-300x263.png 300w\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-4.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2185 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"363\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-4.png 340w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-4-300x263.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>4. Lift box into upright position using the 4-Leg chain secured through the upper handling points.<\/p>\n<p>For narrow trench boxes, it is recommended to temporarily place the box into a shallow flat bottomed trench for stability.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2188  lazyloaded\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-5.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-5.png 291w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-5-223x300.png 223w\" alt=\"\" width=\"302\" height=\"406\" data-srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-5.png 291w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-5-223x300.png 223w\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-5.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2188 \" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"302\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-5.png 291w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-5-223x300.png 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>5. Where required, lower Top Box onto Base Box (assembled as Stages 1-4). A second spindle could be used for ease of installation.<\/p>\n<p>Secure to Base box using Pins &amp; R-Clips as shown in <a href=\"#lite-tb-detail-a\">Detail A.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2186  lazyloaded\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-6.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-6.png 428w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-6-300x243.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"448\" height=\"362\" data-srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-6.png 428w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-6-300x243.png 300w\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-6.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2186 \" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"448\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-6.png 428w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-6-300x243.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>6. Lift box into preformed trench excavated in <a href=\"#ground-conditions\">stable ground.<\/a> A competent person should assess the ground conditions, ensuring that the ground is temporarily stable and self-supporting.<\/p>\n<p>A minimum 50mm upstand is recommended.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2184 lazyloaded\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-7.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-7.png 482w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-7-300x218.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"492\" height=\"357\" data-srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-7.png 482w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-7-300x218.png 300w\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-7.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2184\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"492\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-7.png 482w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lite-trench-box-installation\/Step-7-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>7. Install suitable edge protection and access where required. Ensure that the open end of the excavation is battered to a safe angle as determined by the Contractor or closed with suitable <a href=\"#lite-tb-end-closure\">end closure.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Removal<\/h3>\n<p>The removal of the boxes should be performed sequentially. Once the permanent works are installed, the contractor should backfill inside the box in layers not exceeding 500mm.<\/p>\n<p>Once the backfill is compacted to the Permanent Works design standard, the box can be lifted by a maximum of 500mm.<\/p>\n<p>Using a single chain leg, pull each corner of the box slightly before attempting to lift the whole box using the 4-Leg chain.<\/p>\n<p>Repeat this process until the boxes can be removed completely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following quick installation guide must be read in conjunction with the Lite Trench Box User Guide. If in doubt, you can contact SEL here. Installation Sequence 1. 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