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Infiltration and Attenuation Systems

Product and Installation Guide
For residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure applications

2 Orders: 0844 8565152 Technical Advice: 0844 8565161
Contents
Infiltration and Attenuation

Introduction 4-5
Intesio - For Optimum Stormwater Management 4
AquaCell Systems 4
Garastor System 5
Overview 6-8
Overview of AquaCell Systems 6-7
Principal Components 8
Ancillary Components 8
Applications 9-13
AquaCell Eco for Domestic soakaways 9
AquaCell Eco for Landscaped
and Non-trafficked Sites 10
AquaCell Core for Trafficked installations 11
AquaCell Plus for Deeper installations 12-13
AquaCell System Selector 14
Design and Installation 15-20
Design and Installation Guidance 15-17
Typical Soakaway Installation Method 18
Typical Storage Tank Installation Method 19
Silt Trap 20
Air Vent Design 20
Typical Connections 21-23
Typical Connections to AquaCell Units 21
Typical Air Vent Connections 22
Typical Connection Configurations 23
Typical Details 24-33
Soakaway - Non-Traffic Loading 24
Soakaway - Highway 25
On-Line Storage - Box Feed 26
On-Line Storage - Manifold Feed 27
On-Line Storage - Central Pipe Feed 28
On-Line Storage - Manifold Feed with Bypass 29
Off-Line Storage - Box Feed 30
Off-Line Storage - Manifold Feed 31
Off-Line Storage - Central Pipe Feed 32
Soakaway or Storage Tank - With Silt Trap 33
Garastor System 34-37
Introduction 34
Overview 35
Principal Components 36
Typical Installation Methods 37
Intesio stormwater management 38-39 Wavin operates a programme of continual product development, and therefore reserves the
right to modify or amend the specification of their products without notice. All information in this
Other Intesio systems 38 publication is given in good faith, and believed to be correct at the time of going to press. However,
no responsibility can be accepted for any errors, omissions or incorrect assumptions. Users should
Intesio service 39 satisfy themselves that products are suitable for the purpose and application intended.
Email: technical.design@wavin.co.uk www.intesio.co.uk 3

Infiltration & Attenuation Systems – Introduction
Intesio – for optimum

stormwater management
Continuing urban development, a changing climate and
the consequences of intensified rainfall: all are increasingly
prominent issues on the political and environmental agenda.
In combination, they represent a complex need for the most
intelligent, effective solution.
Intesio is Wavin’s specialist approach to responsible management

of stormwater, including its efficient capture, transportation,
cleansing, infiltration, attenuation and re-use. We’re ready to AquaCell Eco
contribute at any stage in a project, with one central goal: to help
achieve the optimum project outcome. Our in-depth expertise,
design insight and proven system technology is applied wherever
required to ensure each installed scheme achieves maximum
efficiency of cost and integrated function, and full compliance with
the latest regulatory criteria.
Intesio AquaCell® systems:

The AquaCell systems are a fully tried and tested modular
technique for managing excessive rainfall by creating an
underground structure as either a temporary storage tank
or a soakaway:
l AquaCell Eco (black unit) for domestic applications,

and for other landscaped and non-trafficked sites.
l AquaCell Core (blue unit) for trafficked locations.

AquaCell Core
l AquaCell Plus (light blue unit) inspectable, for use
in deep trafficked locations.
Box systems – select with care

Rising rainfall levels, and increased focus on SUDS compliance,
have led to a sharp increase in the use of modular box systems to
create underground structures for infiltration or temporary storage
of stormwater.
However, not all currently available systems have the proven

performance characteristics necessary for the wide range of
complex underground geocellular applications (see pages 9-13).
With Intesio AquaCell systems, however, the required strength and

hydraulic capabilities have been verified by independent testing.
AquaCell Plus

Infiltration & Attenuation Systems – Introduction
Garastor® System* The AquaCell Stormwater

A polypropylene flow control chamber connected to a water Management System
storage reservoir EITHER made up of AquaCell units or located in Comprises individual infiltration modules assembled together
a void beneath the garage of individual houses. to form underground structures which can either be used for
stormwater storage or as an alternative to domestic soakaways.
* Depending on the application, Garastor may be used with any
version of AquaCell units (Eco, Core or Plus). Eco may only be Heavy storms and major cloudbursts are becoming more frequent,
used in landscaped situations. resulting in ever increasing volumes of stormwater flowing into
conventional drainage systems and water courses. When the
For further details, contact Wavin Technical Design.
capacities of these systems are exceeded the consequences can
NOTE: Garastor can be used as a flow control device for any be dramatic and damaging.
AquaCell storage system, no greater than one unit deep with a
Stormwater must be controlled; either by limiting the outflow
discharge of up to 1.4 l/s via the 30mm release flow orifice.
and providing temporary storage or where the ground conditions
* Garastor is manufactured under licence (Patent Number are suitable, providing soakaways for the stormwater to infiltrate
GB2357093). back into the surrounding ground. This has the added benefit of
recharging the local groundwater.
Both options can be achieved using either the AquaCell Eco,

Core or Plus systems, depending on the application.
Garastor System AquaCell Eco soakaway
Large scale AquaCell Core storage tank
Garastor domestic storage using AquaCell Core tank
AquaCell Core domestic soakaway
Garastor domestic storage using garage void

Overview of AquaCell® Systems
AquaCell systems are a fully tried and tested modular technique Helping SUDS and planning approval
for managing excessive rainfall. Units are assembled to create
The proven qualities and performance of AquaCell systems
an underground structure as either temporary storage tank or
not only support the achievement of SUDS, they can also
soakaway.
help reinforce and enhance planning applications, and enable
There are 3 types of unit: development to proceed.
AquaCell Eco Types of Connections

for domestic applications, and for other landscaped There are a number of ways to provide a controlled feed into the
and non-trafficked sites (pages 9-10) AquaCell units to suit the required flow capacity.
These being:
AquaCell Core
1. Manifold Configuration – this configuration utilizes standard
for trafficked locations (page 11), and
pipe and fittings (see page 23)
2. Box Configuration – this configuration utilizes the AquaCell Core
AquaCell Plus units (see page 23)
for extra deep installations and/or inspectability (pages 12-13) 3. Central Pipe Configuration – this configuration utilizes standard
perferated TwinWall pipe and fittings (see page 23)
For quick, versatile assembly
The lightweight polypropylene, high void units are securely
linked together using special clips and shear connectors.
They can be assembled quickly on site into whatever

configuration suits each specific location.
AquaCell geocellular systems also allow ‘brick-bonding’,

which can give extra stability, without the need for additional
connector pieces. See Installation Guidance page 16.
Wrapped for infiltration or storage

The complete assembly is wrapped in either geotextile
sheet or a geomembrane:
For pervious soils, the geotextile option allows infiltration

of stormwater into the surrounding ground.
For impervious ground (e.g. clay) or where infiltration

is not desirable, the geomembrane holds stormwater
in temporary storage until local drainage flows can
accept it for normal disposal.
Benefiting community and environment

AquaCell systems contribute the following benefits:
l Significantly reduced flooding risk
l Controlled, reduced-volume release of stormwater

into existing sewer systems or watercourses
l Recharging of local groundwater

(if infiltration/soakaway application)
l Aerobic purification to improve water run-off quality
l Sustainable, cost effective management

of the water environment

Overview of AquaCell® Systems
Acceptance – British Board of Agrément AquaCell Eco

The Intesio Infiltration and Attenuation systems, AquaCell Core BBA Agrément Certificate pending
and AquaCell Plus have been awarded British Board of Agrément
approval under BBA Agrément Certificate No. 03/4018. AquaCell Core
The certificate covers the design data, technical specification,
Approved under BBA Agrément
installation and maintenance aspects for each unit as follows: Certificate No.03/4018, Detail Sheet 1
AquaCell Plus
Approved under BBA Agrément
Certificate No.03/4018, Detail Sheet 3
Construction Industry Research and Information

Association (CIRIA)
CIRIA publishes structural design information
for modular geocellular drainage tanks
CIRIA has produced Guidance Document C680 “Structural design
of modular geocellular drainage tanks”...
This document has been produced to ensure that engineers

have the required information to establish that a proposed
underground structure is capable of remaining structurally sound
and operational in trafficked situations over the lifetime of the
construction.
C680 asserts that engineers should satisfy themselves of

the suitability of the proposed construction, and not rely on
manufacturer’s recommendations. Intesio AquaCell has been fully
tested in accordance with the requirements of C680 and we can, if
required, provide structural calculations for our system within our
designs from an independent consultant.

AquaCell Systems – Principal Components
Principal Components
AquaCell Eco Unit AquaCell Core Unit AquaCell Plus Unit

6LB025 6LB100 6LB200
NOTE: All AquaCell units (Eco, Core and Plus) have identical dimensions: 1m (L) x 0.4m (H) x 0.5 (W)
Ancillary Components
6LB105
Clip
(Used to hold units
together horizontally)
6UR141 6TW141 6D099 6LB102
UltraRib S/S Adaptor TwinWall S/S Adaptor OsmaDrain S/S Reducer Shear Connector
(Fits into pre-formed socket to (Fits into pre-formed socket to 160mm x 110mm (fits into (Used to hold units
connect to 150mm UltraRib) connect to 150mm TwinWall) pre-formed socket to connect together vertically)
to 110mm OsmaDrain)
4D916 6D129
160mm OsmaDrain OsmaDrain S/S Adaptor –
P/E Adaptor Thinwall Clay Spigot
(Fits into pre-formed socket as (For use with 6D916 when
an extension connection piece) connecting to a BS EN 295
Thinwall Clay Spigot)
6LB300 6LB600
Domestic Silt Trap Silt Trap
(Bucket and extension piece available) (Use extension kit if required)
All ancillary components can be used with any AquaCell unit,

6LB104* 6SC205 except the 225mm Flange Adaptor (6LB106) which must only
150mm Flange Adaptor Extension Kit
be used with AquaCell Core or AquaCell Plus.
(Adaptor to be used at points
other than pre-formed socket The 150mm Flange Adaptor (6LB104) should only be used
to connect to 150mm UltraRib) when constructing an air vent on the top surface of an
*6LB104 – Can only be used when
constructing an air vent, on the top AquaCell Eco unit. The adaptor should not be used to connect
6LB106** surface of the unit, when installed with
AquaCell Eco (6LB025).
inlet pipes to the side of the AquaCell Eco unit.
225mm Flange Adaptor
**6LB106 – Not suitable for use with
(To connect to 225mm UltraRib) AquaCell Eco (6LB025). NOTE: All components on this page are not shown to scale

AquaCell Eco for Domestic Soakaways
AquaCell Eco has been designed for limited-depth Typical application

installations in non-trafficked areas of domestic
gardens and similar landscaped sites.
AquaCell Eco is suitable for installations to a maximum

depth of 1.5 metres.
See overleaf, page 10, for other landscaped

and non-trafficked applications.
In addition to features and benefits applicable to ALL

AquaCell systems, those specifically applicable to
AquaCell Eco (black unit) include:
l Manufactured from recycled plastic
l Suitable for soakaways or attenuation applications
l Proven vertical loading capacity: 17.5 tonnes/m2
l Proven lateral loading capacity: 4 tonnes/m2 Domestic back gardens
l For installation depth (to base of units) of up

1.5 metres maximum
l Integral ‘hand holds’ for easy carrying/handling
l BLACK colour – easy to distinguish from other

AquaCell systems
l Specifically designed for shallow depth, low-loaded,

landscaped sites
l Ideal for smaller projects
NOTE: AquaCell Eco is NOT suitable for locations subject

to a high water table.
AquaCell Eco
6LB025

AquaCell Eco for other Landscaped/Non-trafficked Sites
AquaCell Eco is also designed for other landscaped Typical applications

and traffic-free applications where heavy loading
capability is not required.
AquaCell Eco is suitable for installations to a maximum depth

of 1.5 metres. Minimum cover depth is 0.3m, but recommended
cover depth is 0.5m.
Any installation using AquaCell Eco must NOT be subjected to

additional loading at any time. Trafficking by construction plant on
site, including mechanical backfilling equipment, must be avoided.
If trafficking of the buried tank by construction plant or other

vehicles is unavoidable, the installation should use AquaCell Core
units (see page 11).
The width of an AquaCell Eco installation should not exceed

12 metres to allow for mechanical backfilling without loading.
There is no limit to installation length.
Grassed and leisure areas
See previous page 9, for small domestic soakaway applications
and for AquaCell Eco (black unit) specific features and benefits.
NOTE: AquaCell Eco is NOT suitable for locations subject

to a high water table.
Roundabouts
AquaCell Eco
6LB025

AquaCell Core for Trafficked Sites
AquaCell Core is ideal for areas subject to Typical applications

regular and heavy traffic loading, and particularly
for larger projects.
Specifiers, developers and contractors can now choose the right

product to suit each situation. The original AquaCell Core (blue
unit) has already proved its versatility and functional performance
advantages in large projects designed to satisfy demanding
criteria for sustainable drainage. Examples of projects utilising
AquaCell include:
l Large scale 7,000 unit soakaway under airport car park
l 2,000 unit storage tank in contaminated land, a former power

station site
l 1,400 unit storage tank to store run-off from expanding retail park
In locations where traffic loading is NOT anticipated, AquaCell Eco

(black unit) should be selected (see pages 9-10). Industrial/commercial areas
Features and benefits specifically applicable to traffickable

AquaCell Core (blue unit) include:
l BBA approved and can meet technical requirements of NHBC
l Proven vertical loading capacity: 56 tonnes/m2
l Proven lateral loading capacity: 7.75 tonnes/m2
l For installation depth of up to 4.1 metres to base of units

(4.25 metres if non-trafficked)
l Distinctive BLUE colour – easy to identify
l Designed for all configurations and applications, including both

shallow and deeper installations – ideal for all sizes of project
including major attenuation schemes
Roads
AquaCell Core
6LB100

AquaCell Plus for Deeper Installations and/or for Inspectability
For any installation where extra depth and/or Extra deep installations
inspectability is required.
AquaCell Plus has been developed and engineered to add extra

design scope for AquaCell installations. The units can be used in
combination with AquaCell Core (and with Eco if there is at least
one layer of AquaCell Core in between the Plus and Eco layer).
Extra lateral loading capacity allows installation at greater depths.
Integral inspection channels in each unit can combine to create

viewing channels for the full length of the installed structure.
Proven loading capacity

l Vertical: 65 tonnes/m2
l Lateral: 8.55 tonnes/m2
Installation depth
l Maximum to base of units*: 5.08 metres Non-trafficked areas
*in best soil conditions
Other features
Specific to AquaCell Plus:
l Distinctive LIGHT BLUE colour – for ease of inspectability
l Integral inspection tunnel
l Approvals: BBA No.03/4018 Detail Sheet 3
AquaCell Plus: solus – or in combination

AquaCell Plus may be used on its own – or in combination with
AquaCell Eco* and/or AquaCell Core.
*NOTE: AquaCell Eco can only be used in conjunction with

AquaCell Plus if there is at least one layer of AquaCell Core in
between the Plus and Eco layer.
Trafficked areas
AquaCell Plus
6LB200
End cap for when an
inspection channel
is not required

AquaCell Plus for Deeper Installations and/or for Inspectability
AquaCell Plus: for extra depth Inspectability scenarios

and/or inspectability
The extra lateral loading capacity of AquaCell Plus means it can
be used at a greater depth (maximum 5.08m). This may be on
its own – or in combination with AquaCell Core, which has a
maximum permitted depth of 4.25m (4.1m if trafficked).
AquaCell Plus: for inspectability

By aligning AquaCell Plus units end-to-end, full length viewing
channels can be created – allowing for CCTV inspection if
required. These are created in the bottom layer of an AquaCell
tank installation.
AquaCell Plus units may be installed alongside other AquaCell

units, as in the examples shown.
Wavin recommends that a minimum of three inspection tunnels

are created – at the inlet point (at or near the tank centre line) and AquaCell Core and AquaCell Plus
at the two outer edges of the structure. An inspection chamber

should be installed for each tunnel.
NOTE: For any AquaCell Plus units on the perimeter of a structure

that are NOT required for inspection access, the open ends of
the integral inspection tunnels should be fitted with the end caps
provided.
Inspection chambers
An inspection chamber should precede the inlet pipework
for the AquaCell structure:
For on-line installations:

– (down to 3m) Intesio Non-Entry Inspection Chamber [NIC] or
– (down to 5m) Intesio Tegra 600 Inspection Chamber or
– Traditional manhole*
Trafficked tank installation with inspection channels
*where inlet pipework is replaced by AquaCell units acting as flow
conduit).
A silt trap prior to the inspection chamber is also recommended.

Inspection and maintenance
For off-line installations:
CCTV inspection at every inspection point is recommended:
– Traditional manhole with in-built flow control
– after every major storm
For non-inlet inspection points, use Intesio Non-Entry Inspection
– at regular intervals according to the specific maintenance
Chamber [NIC] or Intesio Tegra 600 Inspection Chamber only.
plan for the site
RECOMMENDATION: If installing Intesio Non-Entry Inspection
Silt traps prior to inlet pipework should be routinely inspected and
Chamber [NIC] or Intesio Tegra 600 Inspection Chamber,
cleaned out to minimise debris reaching the tank. It is important to
regardless of depth, ensure the cover and frame includes a
prevent construction silt from entering the AquaCell structure.
350mm restrictor to prevent man entry.

AquaCell Systems – System Selector
The following selector will help you to determine which

AquaCell system, or combination of systems, is the
correct choice for a particular project.
Will the site be subject to traffic loading?
NO YES
Does the site have a high water table?
NO YES
Will both tank length and width be

more than 12m?
NO YES
Will the tank be more than 1.5m deep?
NO YES
Will the tank need to be installed
extra deep (ie deeper than 4.1m
Will the tank be more than 4.25m deep? in ideal soil conditions)?
NO YES NO YES
Use: Use: Use a combination of: Use: Use a combination of:

Eco to 1.5m deep Core to 4.25m deep Eco to 1.5m deep with* Core to 4.1m deep Core to 4.1m deep and
OR a combination of: Core to 4.25m deep and Plus to 4.78m deep
Plus to 5.08m deep
Eco to 1.5m deep and
Core to 4.25m deep
*NOTE: AquaCell Eco units cannot be directly connected to AquaCell Plus
Eco AquaCell Eco (6LB025) See pages 9-10
Core AquaCell Core (6LB100) See page 11
Plus AquaCell Plus (6LB200) See pages 12-13
Notes:
AquaCell Eco cannot be used directly
with AquaCell Plus.
If the tanks need to be inspectable, contact
Wavin Technical Design on 0844 8565161.

Design and Installation Guidance
Hydraulic and Minimum cover depth

Structural Design
AquaCell AquaCell AquaCell
All AquaCell system units have
Location type Eco Core Plus
identical dimensions: 1m x
0.4m x 0.5m, with a nominal Landscaped/non-trafficked areas 0.3mb 0.5m 0.5m
void ratio of 95%. Hydraulic Car parks, vehicle up to 2500 kga
calculations are accordingly gross mass , with AquaCell system
the same for AquaCell Eco,
– up to 3 AquaCell units wide in trench n/a 0.6m 0.6m
Core and Plus.
– more than 3 AquaCell units wide n/a 0.75m 0.75m
Structural design, however,
requires careful consideration Maximum depth to base of unit 1.5m 4.25mc 5.08m
of loading factors specific to a For specific advice on cover depths for heavier loadings/HGV applications, contact Wavin
each location. Technical Design on 01249 766655.
b 0.3 is minimum depth for AquaCell Eco, although 0.5m cover is recommended to prevent accidental damage.
If construction plant is to be used on site, extra protection may be needed.
c Allowable maximum depth to base of bottom layer of units is dependent on soil type, angle of shearing resistance,
loadings, and groundwater level. In poor ground conditions a shallower depth may apply.
Installation and AquaCell Systems: trafficking by motor vehicles/ l Deep-running drainage

HGVs. In each case, the cover network
Cover Depths Installation Depths
depths shown in the diagram
After deciding which AquaCell Each AquaCell system has l Other buried services running
include both absolute minimum
system is correct for the project been designed to have specific above tank location
and recommended minimum
location (using the System loading capacities (see pages l Installation into banked/
cover depths.
Selector on page 14), see 9-13) that define the depth sloping ground
Table for the recommended parameters for which they In some situations, installations
have to be located at much l Upper layer of clay
maximum installation depths are suitable.
deeper levels with significantly preventing infiltration
and minimum cover depths.
Minimum depth of cover varies
greater cover depths. Reasons
The Mixing the units together according to whether or not the
may include:
diagram also shows the depth installation will be subject to
parameters for each system,
and so gives guidance on
combining two or more of the Landscaped installation Trafficked installation
AquaCell systems.
0.3-0.5m
minimum 0.6-0.75m
cover depth minimum
cover depth
Max. depth
to 1.5m
Max. depth
Max. depth to 4.1m
to 4.25m
Max. depth Max. depth
to 5.08m to 4.78m
Eco Core Plus
Mixing AquaCell units together

Geocellular Structures ‘Brick-bonding’ unit assembly

Important design considerations Recommended for extra stability
To guarantee the structural integrity of an engineered drainage When assembling a geocellular structure that comprises two or
system, any underground structure must be strong enough more layers, it is recommended that AquaCell units are placed
to support the loads to which it will be subjected without any in a ‘brick-bonded’ configuration.
unacceptable deflection.
The correct choice of geocellular box must have appropriate

proven top (vertical) and side (lateral) load bearing capacity and
deflection characteristics to suit site conditions.
The five key site considerations to be noted when designing

a geocellular box system are:
1 Depth of cover (See page 14)

2 Soil type
3 Surface finishing
4 Presence of groundwater
5 Type of traffic/loading
Non-trafficked Trafficked
This helps minimise
continuous vertical joints
5 in the assembly, and gives
the structure extra stability.
3 3
No extra connectors required with AquaCell
A significant advantage of AquaCell unit design is that
brick-bonding placement does not require extra connectors.
1 1
All three AquaCell systems may be placed in this way, unless
inspection channels and cleaning access are required using
2 2
Suitable box Suitable box AquaCell Plus (see NOTE).
system = ? system = ? NOTE: AquaCell Plus units incorporate integral inspection
4 4
channels. These are designed for combined alignment to create
viewing tunnels at the base of an assembled structure.
The combination of these 5 factors effectively means that the

required characteristics of a geocellular system to be installed
under a trafficked location (for example) will be very different
from that under a landscaped/low-loaded location. Two typical
examples are given below.
EXAMPLE A: EXAMPLE B: Landscaped/

Car park with occasional non-trafficked location
lorry traffic and 0.6m cover and 0.3m cover depth.
depth. Typically requires Typically requires minimum
minimum vertical strength vertical strength of 17.5
2
of 40 tonnes/m tonnes/m2
These factors have already been taken into consideration

within the System Selector on page 14 for the three AquaCell
systems, and in the cover depth and installation depth guidance
on page 15.

Soakaway or tank? AquaCell Eco:

Checking site suitability Additional Installation Guidance
Infiltration criteria As AquaCell Eco is designed for landscaped and non-loaded
A site is suitable for infiltration (soakaway) provided that BOTH applications, certain precautions are recommended on site to
of the following are confirmed: prevent damage to the units through excess loading.
l The underlying soil surrounding the proposed installation Manual assembly

is sufficiently permeable Whilst assembling the tank, it may be necessary to walk on top of
previously laid AquaCell units. Therefore care should be taken not
l The seasonally high water table is a minimum of 1 metre
to damage the edges of the units.
below the base of the proposed installation
If either of these criteria is not the case, or cannot be confirmed Construction traffic on site
for any reason, a soakaway system may not be suitable for the If construction plant (e.g. excavators or loaders) are likely to run
application. over the installation:
l MINIMUM protective cover should be 500mm well-compacted

Storage tank
granular material
If infiltration is not possible, the system may be wrapped in an
impermeable geomembrane to create a storage tank which would l Only tracked excavators can be used and MUST NOT weigh
discharge at a fixed flow rate via a flow restriction device to a more than 14 tonnes. Compaction plant must not exceed
permissible outflow point. 2300kg per metre width
This may be designed to be online or offline (see pages 26-32 l HGVs MUST NOT run over installed AquaCell Eco units
for typical details).
Backfilling
However, if the site is subject to groundwater or a high water When backfilling AquaCell Eco installations:
table, it is important to ensure that the tank is not vulnerable to
l Machines placing the material must be located OFF the units
flotation. Sufficient weight from soil, or other covering placed over
the AquaCell units, must be sufficient to counter any buoyancy l Only light compaction should be applied to the material
uplift force of that water.
If Type 1 sub-base (or similar) material over AquaCell Eco units
Site assessment requires compaction:
Ground conditions may be established as part of a geotechnical l First layer should be 300mm thick before any compaction
assessment. This may include tests for infiltration and ground
water level. l NO vibratory mechanism should be used for compacting
this first layer
If there is no confirmation that such assessments have been
conducted, or resulting conclusions are unavailable, a trial pit l MAXIMUM roller size: 2300 kg per metre width
will be required in accordance with BRE 365.

Ancillaries and Adaptors
For information and guidance, please contact the Intesio
All ancillaries and adaptors (see page 8) can be used with
Technical Support Team.
either the AquaCell Eco, Core or Plus units, except the
225mm Flange Adaptor (6LB106) which must only be used
with AquaCell Core or Plus.
The 150mm Flange Adaptor (6LB104) should only be used when

constructing an air vent on the top surface of an AquaCell Eco
unit. The adaptor should not be used to connect inlet pipes to the
side of an Eco unit.

Typical Soakaway Installation Method
AquaCell Units
100mm
Permeable geotextile*
Pre-formed socket
100mm
Coarse sand or non angular granular material base and surround

100mm
Example shows the use of

AquaCell Eco. However, a Typical Installation Procedure
soakaway can also be installed 1. Excavate the trench to the required depth ensuring that the plan area is slightly greater than
as shown using either of the that of the AquaCell units.
other versions of Aquacell units 2. Lay 100mm bed of coarse sand or non angular granular material, level and compact.
(Core or Plus) as appropriate.
3. Lay the geotextile* over the base and up the sides of the trench.
* The geotextile should be selected
according to specific site conditions. 4. Lay the AquaCell units parallel with each other. In multiple layer applications, wherever
Typically, however, a 300g material possible, continuous vertical joints should be avoided. AquaCell units can be laid in
will be suitable. Specialist advice
should be sought if surrounding soil a ‘brick bonded’ formation (i.e. to overlap the joints below) – see page 16. For single layer
characteristics exhibit a high degree applications use the AquaCell Clips and for multi layers use the AquaCell Clips and the
of fines/low infiltration capacity and/
or there is a high risk of damage AquaCell Shear Connectors.
from ground contaminants.
5. Fix the Adaptors to the AquaCell units as required and connect pipework.
6. In order to prevent silt from entering the tank, clogging inlet pipework and reducing storage
capacity, it is recommended that the Domestic Silt Trap (6LB300) or the standard Silt Trap
(6LB600) is installed prior to the inlet pipework – see page 20 for installation guidelines.
7. Wrap and overlap the geotextile covering the entire AquaCell structure.
8. Lay 100mm of coarse sand or non angular granular material between the trench walls and
the AquaCell structure and compact.
9. Lay 100mm of coarse sand or non angular granular material over the geotextile and
compact. Backfill with stone free as-dug material.
10. Rainwater from roof areas may discharge directly into the soakaway but rainwater from
carparks must discharge through a catchpit manhole or a petrol interceptor.

Typical Storage Tank Installation Method
AquaCell Units
100mm
Suitable impermeable
geomembrane
Suitable protective
geotextile layer
Pre-formed socket
100mm
Coarse sand or non angular granular material base and surround

100mm
Example shows the use of

AquaCell Core. However, Typical Installation Procedure
a storage tank can also be 1. Excavate the trench to the required depth ensuring that the plan area is slightly greater
installed as shown using any than that of the AquaCell units.
of the other versions of
2. Lay 100mm bed of coarse sand, level and compact.
AquaCell units (Eco or Plus)
3. Lay the geotextile over the base and up the sides of the trench.
as appropriate.
* For large scale, deep installations 4. Lay the geomembrane on top of the geotextile over the base and up the sides of the trench.
a 1mm thick geomembrane is
recommended and joints should be 5. Lay the AquaCell units parallel with each other. In multiple layer applications, wherever
sealed using proprietary welding possible, continuous vertical joints should be avoided. AquaCell units can be laid in
techniques. However, for shallow,
domestic installations it may be a ‘brick bonded’ formation (i.e. to overlap the joints below) – see page 16. For single layer
suitable to use a geomembrane applications use the AquaCell Clips and for multi layers use the AquaCell Clips and the
with taped joints. For further details
contact Wavin Technical Design. AquaCell Shear Connectors (vertical rods).
6. Wrap the geomembrane around the AquaCell structure and seal to manufacturers
recommendations.*
7. If side connections into the AquaCell units is required, (other than the preformed socket),
use the appropriate Flange Adaptor (6LB104 or 6LB105). Fix the flange adaptor to the unit
using self-tapping screws. Drill a hole through the Flange Adaptor and connect the
pipework.
8. In order to prevent silt from entering the tank, clogging inlet pipework and reducing storage
capacity, it is recommended that the Domestic Silt Trap (6LB300) or the standard Silt Trap
(6LB600) is installed prior to the inlet pipework – see page 20 for installation guidelines.
9. Wrap and overlap the geotextile covering the entire AquaCell structure, to protect the
geomembrane.
10. Lay 100mm of coarse sand between the trench walls and the AquaCell units and compact.
11. Lay 100mm bed of coarse sand over the geotextile and compact. Backfill with stone free
as-dug material.
NB: A storage tank must be vented, and it is recommended that one vent pipe, 110mm in
diameter is provided per 7,500 square metres of impermeable catchment area on a site,
see page 18 for design.

Typical Installation: Silt Trap and Air Vent Termination
Silt Trap
Cover and Frame (4D961)

Typical Installation
150mm side
fill of suitable Procedure
‘as dug’ material 1. Place the Domestic Silt Trap (6LB300)
or granular
material on a minimum of 100mm bed as per
pipe bedding specification. Ensure that
250mm Dia Silt Trap the unit is as close to the AquaCell
system as possible and in a suitable
position to allow pipework connection.
110mm Dia
OsmaDrain Pipe
2. Connect the relevant pipework in
accordance with standard pipe
installation guidelines.
3. Surround the sides of the Silt Trap

100mm bed of with 150mm of ‘as dug’ material, with
suitable ‘as dug’
no particle sizes larger than 40mm.
material or granular
material
4. Fit relevant cover and frame.
NOTE: When surrounded by a concrete plinth

(150mm x 150mm) the 4D961 Cover and Frame
can be used in situations with a loading of up to
10kN (1 tonne).
Typical Air Vent Design
Balloon Grafting Ventilation Box
Flange 110mm OsmaDrain Pipe

Connector 150mm x 110mm Reducer
(6LB104) (6UR099)
Geomembrane sealed to
Flange
AquaCell Units
NOTE: It is recommended that one vent pipe,

110mm in diameter, is provided per 7,500
square meters of impermeable catchment area
on a site. Please contact Wavin Technical Design
for further details.

Typical Connections to AquaCell Units
NOTE: It is recommended that all connections and air

vent installations in storage applications (using
geomembrane) are made using a Flange Adaptor.
Adhesive or double sided tape should be used
between the geomembrane and the flange plate to
ensure a watertight seal.
Connection for soakaway application using either

the pre-formed socket (as shown below) or standard
adaptors into pre-formed socket*
Permeable
Geotextile Wrap Jubilee clip
*NOTE: For pipework other than 160mm

OsmaDrain, these adaptors can be used to
connect to the following:
l 6TW141: TwinWall S/S Adaptor connects

AquaCell Units to 150mm TwinWall
l 6D099: OsmaDrain Adaptor connects

to 110mm OsmaDrain
150mm
pipework to suit
l 4D916: OsmaDrain PE Adaptor connects
to 160mm OsmaDrain
l 6UR141: UltraRib S/S Adaptor connects

Coarse Sand or Non-Angular Granular
Material Base and Surround to 150mm UltraRib
l 6D128: OsmaDrain S/S Adaptor connects

to 150mm thinwall clay. (needs to be used
in association with 4D916 Adaptor)
Connection for storage application using Flange

Adaptor at points other than pre-formed socket,
(for AquaCell Plus/Core only).
Geomembrane Wrap
Installation Procedure
Flange Adaptor
(6LB104/6LB16) 1. Fix Flange Adaptor to the AquaCell unit
with self tapping screws.
AquaCell Plus/ 2. Drill or cut through the geomembrane

Core Only
and AquaCell unit using either a
Crown Drill Bit Cutter or similar.
3. Insert pipework into Flange Adaptor.
Coarse Sand or Non-Angular Granular 150mm

*NOTE: AquaCell Eco is not suitable for side
Material Base and Surround pipework to suit
connection using a Flange Adaptor.

Typical Air Vent Connections
Top Connection for Air Vent

Connect into the top of the AquaCell unit,
Procedure
using Flange Adaptor.
1. Fix Flange Adaptor to the AquaCell tank
with self-tapping screws.
Connect suitable pipework to form air vent
2. Drill through geomembrane and AquaCell
Flange Adaptor (6LB104) unit with a long 150mm Crown Drill Bit
Cutter.
Geomembrane wrap
3. Insert pipework into Flange Adaptor to
form air vent.
AquaCell Units
Coarse sand or non angular

granular material base and
surround
Side Connection for Air Vent

Connect into the side of the AquaCell tank unit using
standard OsmaDrain Reducer (6D099).
Jubilee clip Suitable bend and
pipework to form air vent
Geomembrane wrap
AquaCell Units
Coarse sand or non angular

surround
OsmaDrain S/S reducer (6D099)
Procedure
1. Fix OsmaDrain Reducer to the AquaCell
tank with self-tapping screws.
2. Drill through geomembrane and AquaCell
unit with a long 150mm Crown Drill Bit
Cutter.
3. Insert pipework into OsmaDrain Reducer
to form air vent.

Typical Connection Configurations
Introduction
The connections shown here in schematic form, are the 3 options used to connect
AquaCell box
AquaCell box unit assemblies to control chambers. They provide a controlled feed unit assembly
into and out of the AquaCell box unit assemblies, and are used for either infiltration
or attenuation schemes.
Cover and frame
Manifold Connection
Using standard pipes and fittings
150mm/225mm UltraRib
Pipe
Sump
Precast concrete chamber

sections and cover slab
150mm concrete surround
NOTE: The configuration of pipes in a manifold arrangement will vary to suit site conditions and aniticip[ated stormwater intensity.
See pages 27, 29 and 31 for this option in context.
Cover and frame AquaCell box unit assembly

Box Connection
Using AquaCell Core units
for fast water transfer
Pipe
Sump

NOTE: See pages 26 and 30 for this option in context.
14mm - 20mm single AquaCell box unit assembly

size granular bedding /
backfill material
Cover and frame
Central Pipe Connection
Using standard perforated
TwinWall pipe and fittings
Pipe
Sump

150mm concrete surround Perforated

TwinWall pipe
NOTE: See pages 28 and 32 for this option in context.
AquaCell box unit assembly

Typical Details: Soakaway – Non-Traffic Loading
T S
Key
S = AquaCell units soakaway
(See note 2)
S T
T = 250mm Dia Silt Trap
Deep Soakaway
Non-traffic load area Ground level
Notes
1. Soakaways should
be sited at least 5m
Min depth* away from the building
(Ref BS EN 752-4)
2. The exact size

and shape of the
soakaways are to
be determined once
all the necessary
calculations have
Installation
depth* been produced.
* For information
110mm Domestic
OsmaDrain Silt Trap regarding cover depths
and installation depths,
see page 15.
AquaCell Units
Trench Soakaway AquaCell Units

Non-traffic load area Ground level
Min depth*
Installation
depth*

Typical Details: Soakaway – Highway
Footpath Finished road level
225mm UltraRib
For minimum depth of
cover contact Wavin
150mm UltraRib
To road gully 150mm

Concrete surround
Silt trap
AquaCell Plus and AquaCell Core only

Typical Details: On-Line Storage – Box Feed
Typical vent detail
Cover and frame Open grating Cover and frame
Ventilation box
Precast
Precast concrete
concrete chamber
chamber sections and
sections and A cover slab
cover slab
Flow control
Water Water
flow flow
Sump Sump
A
AquaCell unit assembly Coarse sand or non angular

Long Section surround 150mm concrete surround
Upstream control chamber AquaCell unit assembly Downstream control chamber
Water Water
flow flow
Sump
Plan Cover and frame Flow control
Geomembrane wrap with outer

protective geotextile wrap AquaCell Core units
What happens to the water?

1. The water level in the upstream control chamber rises.
Cross Section A-A AquaCell Plus units 2. Then, during a storm event, the AquaCell box unit
used as the lower
storage assembly quickly fills with water via the box feed
layer
connection.
3. After storm event, water flows back out of the AquaCell
box unit storage assembly, finding its own level, and into
the downstream control chamber.
4. The water then flows through the vortex flow control valve.

Typical Details: On-Line Storage – Manifold Feed
Typical vent detail
Ventilation box
Precast
Precast concrete
concrete chamber
chamber sections and
sections and A cover slab
cover slab
Flow control
Water Water
flow flow
Sump Sump
A
AquaCell unit assembly Coarse sand or non angular

Long Section surround 150mm concrete surround
AquaCell unit assembly
Upstream control chamber Downstream control chamber
Water Water
flow flow
Sump
Plan
Cover and frame Flow control
3-pipe manifold

protective geotextile wrap AquaCell Core units

Cross Section A-A AquaCell Plus units used
2. During a storm event, the AquaCell box unit storage as inspection access
assembly fills with water via the manifold feed connection.
box unit storage assembly, finding its own level, and into
the downstream control chamber.

Typical Details: On-Line Storage – Central Pipe Feed
Typical vent detail
Ventilation box
Precast
Precast concrete
concrete chamber
chamber A sections and
cover slab
Flow control
Water Water
flow flow
Sump A Sump
AquaCell unit assembly Wavin TwinWall half-perforated pipe
Long Section 150mm concrete surround

Upstream control chamber Downstream control chamber
Water Water
flow flow
Sump

Water flow during storm event Water flow after storm event
Coarse sand or non angular granular 14mm - 20mm single size granular
material base and surround bedding/backfill material
Wrap the entire

AquaCell unit
assemblies
with a geotextile
wrapping as
appropriate
Cross Section A-A

Geomembrane to perimeter of constructon

2. AquaCell box unit storage assemblies fill with water via the central pipe connection and
percolation through the granular bedding material.
3. After storm event, water flows back out of the AquaCell box unit storage assemblies, finding
its own level, and into the downstream control chamber.

Typical Details: On-Line Storage – Manifold Feed with Bypass
Typical vent detail

Ventilation box
Coarse sand or non angular granular

Precast material base and surround Precast
150mm concrete
concrete concrete
surround
chamber chamber
Bypass pipe sections and
sections and
cover slab A cover slab
Water
flow
Flow control Water
flow
Sump Sump
A

Long Section Manifold pipe arrangement protective geotextile wrap 150mm concrete surround
Bypass pipe
Upstream control Downstream control

chamber chamber
Water Water
flow flow
Sump
AquaCell unit Geomembrane wrap with outer protective geotextile wrap

assembly
protective geotextile wrap Bypass pipe

1. When storm conditions are high, the water level in the
upstream control chamber rises.
2. The AquaCell tank unit assembly also fills with water to its
designated capacity.
3. The excess water is taken up by the bypass pipe and
guided to the downstream control chamber, to prevent Cross Section A-A
overloading of the AquaCell tank unit aasembly.
4. As the storm event subsides, the water in the AquaCell tank
unit assembly flows back out, finding its own level, and also
discharges into the downstream control chamber.
5.The water then flows through the vortex flow control valve.

Typical Details: Off-Line Storage – Box Feed
Typical vent detail
Open grating Cover and frame
Ventilation box
Precast
Coarse sand or non angular granular 150mm concrete surround concrete
material base and surround chamber
sections and
A cover slab
Weir
wall Flow
control Water
flow
Sump
A
Long Section
AquaCell unit assembly Geomembrane wrap with outer
protective geotextile wrap
Non-return flap valve
AquaCell unit assembly Cover and frame

Flow control
Water
flow
Weir
wall
Plan
Precast concrete 150mm concrete
chamber sections surround
Water
Geomembrane wrap with outer flow

1. Control chamber fills with water, up to the top of the
weir wall.
2. The water overflows the weir wall and enters the AquaCell
Cross Section A-A box unit storage assembly via the box connection.
3. AquaCell box unit storage assembly fills with water.
box unit storage assembly, finding its own level, and
through the non-return flap valve at the bottom of the
weir wall.

Typical Details: Off-Line Storage – Manifold Feed
Typical vent detail
Ventilation box
Precast
Coarse sand or non angular granular 150mm concrete surround concrete
material base and surround chamber
sections and
cover slab
A
Weir
wall
Flow
control Water
flow
Sump
A
Long Section
AquaCell unit assembly Geomembrane wrap with outer
Non-return flap valve
AquaCell unit assembly Cover and frame

Flow control
Water
flow
Weir
wall
Plan Precast concrete 150mm concrete

chamber sections surround
Water
flow


1. Control chamber fills with water, up to the top of the
weir wall.
2. The water overflows the weir wall and enters the AquaCell
box unit storage assembly via the manifold connection.
Cross Section A-A
box unit storage assembly, finding its own level, and
through the non-return flap valve at the bottom of the
weir wall.

Typical Details: Off-Line Storage – Central Pipe Feed
Typical vent detail
Ventilation box
Precast
Coarse sand or non angular granular
150mm concrete surround concrete
material base and surround
chamber
sections and
A cover slab
Weir
wall
Flow
control Water
flow
Long Section
A Sump
Wavin TwinWall half-perforated pipe
Wavin TwinWall half-perforated pipe 14mm - 20mm single size granular Non-return flap valve
bedding/backfill material
Flow control
Water
flow
Water
Water flow during storm event Water flow after storm event flow
Plan
14mm - 20mm single size granular bedding/backfill material
Wrap the entire

AquaCell unit
assemblies
with a geotextile
wrapping as
appropriate
Cross Section A-A

Geomembrane to perimeter of constructon

1. Control chamber fills with water, up to the top of the weir wall.
2. The water overflows the weir wall and enters the AquaCell box unit storage assemblies via the
central pipe connection and percolation through the granular bedding material.
4. After storm event, water flows back out of the AquaCell box unit storage assemblies, finding
its own level, and through the non-return flap valve at the bottom of the weir wall.
5. The water then flows through the vortex flow control valve

Typical Details: Soakaway or Storage Tank – With Silt Trap
Ground level
For minimum depth of 110mm

cover contact Wavin OsmaDrain
110mm Domestic 110mm

OsmaDrain Silt Trap OsmaDrain
AquaCell Eco
AquaCell Core
AquaCell Plus
(Choice depends on application and site conditions)
Notes
For bedding specification information refer to page 18 or 19.
The silt trap can be used in conjunction with a soakaway (as

shown) or a storage tank.

Garastor® System – Introduction
Introduction to Garastor*
The development of sites results in a large proportion of area
being covered by impermeable surfaces such as roofs, car parks
and roads. Surface water run-off therefore increases up to 80%.
Building Regulations and guidance now requires a sustainable
approach to development, which minimises the effects of run-off
to that of a greenfield site (20%).
Developed in collaboration with Bryant Homes, Garastor

(polypropylene control chamber) represents a house by house,
rather than a development wide approach, to stormwater
management. Garastor controls the flow of water at source by
temporarily storing water under a soft landscaped area using the
AquaCell system or in the void space under the floor slab of a
residential garage. It eliminates the need for costly, spacehungry,
on-site communal water-storage structures or ponds which
enables better use of developable land.
During high intensity rainfall, water from the roof or hardstanding

areas is diverted via the Garastor control unit into the storage
void. As the storm subsides the rainwater can be slowly released
back into the main drainage system. Garastor – polypropylene control chamber
NOTE: Garastor can be used as a flow control device for any

AquaCell storage system, no greater than one unit deep with a
discharge of up to 1.4 l/s via the 30mm release flow orifice.
*Garastor is manufactured under licence

(Patent Number GB2357093).
Internal view of Garastor

Garastor® System – Overview
Garastor System Key benefits

l No use of valuable, developable land
The Garastor unit is a polypropylene chamber that connects to
a water storage reservoir. There are two versions of the Garastor l Safer than open/above ground storage structures
available both of which are 500mm in diameter, the 6SC500
l Caters for 1 in 150 year storm
version is 1m deep for garage installations (with a 300mm storage
depth capacity) and the 6SC501 is 1.25m deep for use with l Spreads cost of water storage over the development period
AquaCell* (with a 400mm storage depth capacity). When Garastor
l Maintenance free, with no moving parts or filters
is used in conjunction with an AquaCell tank the configuration of
units must be no deeper than 1 AquaCell unit. l Run-off reverts to that of a greenfield site
If site conditions are such that a deeper Garastor unit is required

then the 500mm Extension Kit (6SC205 – consisting of a coupler
and two ring seals) can be used in conjunction with a shaft of
500mm Twinwall cut to suit, to extend the Garastor unit.
*Depending on the application, Garastor may be used with any

version of AquaCell units (Eco, Core or Plus). For further details,
contact Wavin Technical Design.
NOTE: Eco may only be used in non-loaded situations.
How it works
Storm or surface water flows through two 110mm diameter
incoming pipes. If the flow is light to moderate, the water is simply
stored in the chamber before being slowly released through a
30mm orifice. However, if the inflow is heavy, excess water in
the chamber discharges through a 150mm diameter pipe into
the water storage area (either the undercroft of a garage or an
AquaCell tank). The water is temporarily stored until the water
level inside the chamber has dropped sufficiently, and the water
can flow out to the drainage system via the 110mm outflow pipe.
Inside the Garastor chamber there are specially designed weir

walls that ensure that the hydraulics of the unit work to the
optimum levels.
AquaCell Eco, Core or

Plus units

Garastor® System – Principal Components
500mm diameter
D/S TwinWall Adaptor

(150mm TwinWall socket x 160mm
1m (6SC500) BSEN 1401 socket for connection of
1.25m (6SC501) 150mm TwinWall pipe to 160mm BSEN
1401 pipe)
150mm TwinWall
Socket
(for connection to other
pipe materials, a small
section of 150mm
TwinWall is required,
alternatively use the
150mm Garastor
Connection Kit (6SC200
– consisting of a short D/S TwinWall Adaptor
section of 150mm (150mm TwinWall socket x 150mm
TwinWall pipe and two UltraRib socket for connection of
ring seals) 150mm TwinWall pipe to 150mm
UltraRib pipe)
Garastor
6SC500 (for use with garage undercroft)
6SC501 (for use with AquaCell systems)
4D920
Cover and Frame
6SC205 S/S TwinWall Adaptor S/S TwinWall Adaptor

Extension Kit (150mm TwinWall socket x 150mm (150mm TwinWall socket x 160mm
Coupler and sealing rings UltraRib spigot for connection of 150mm BSEN 1401 spigot for connection of
to joint a shaft of 500mm TwinWall pipe directly to 150mm 150mm TwinWall pipe directly into the
TwinWall pipe UltraRib socket) AquaCell pre-formed socket)
NOTE: All components on this page are not shown to scale

Garastor® System – Typical Installation Methods
1. Place the Garastor Unit Garastor installation using garage void

(6SC500 or 6SC501) on a
minimum of 100mm “as-dug” Rainwater
pipe (or air
or granular material. Ensure brick) for
that the unit is as close to the ventilation
Bitumastic paint
garage undercroft or AquaCell applied to walls
of void area and
structure as possible and in underside of the
garage floor
a suitable position to allow
pipework connection.
Cover and frame
NOTE: It is important to ensure Wall to retain
storage area
that the chamber is placed in a
Garastor (6SC500) 1200g polythene
level position and that the invert damp proof
150mm outflow membrane
of the 150mm pipe connection pipework to 75mm thickness
undercroft/void of smooth finished
is level with the base of the 50mm
sand concrete
concrete undercroft or the base
layer
of the AquaCell units. Stored water Note: The depth of foundations for
110mm standard block and beam garage
110mm outflow inflow floors will need to be lowered by
2. Connect pipework in pipework to pipework approx. 300mm to accommodate
drainage system to chamber
accordance with standard pipe the storage capacity required.
installation guidelines.
3. Surround the Garastor unit

with 150mm of similar material Garastor installation using AquaCell*
to that used for the bedding. Suitable impermeable

geomembrane
4. Fit relevant cover and frame
Cover and frame AquaCell Eco, Core or Plus units
according to depth of unit: Up
to and including 1.2m deep
4D920, deeper than 1.2m
6D931.
NOTE: When surrounded by

a concrete plinth (150mm x
150mm) the cover can be used
in situations with a loading
of upto 30Kn (3 tonnes) i.e.
domestic driveways.
NOTE: Depending on the
application, Garastor may be used
4. Adequate ventilation must be
with any version of AquaCell units
provided: Garastor (Eco, Core or Plus). Eco may only
be used in low-loaded situations.
- to the garage undercroft using (6SC501)
For further details, contact Wavin
either air bricks or rainwater Technical Design.
downpipes connected directly
into the storage area.
NOTE: When using Garastor Also to prevent softening of the soils below the foundations or
- to the AquaCell structure with the undercroft/void of a loss of fines leading to settlement, the void beneath the garage
using an air vent (NB. One garage, it is the responsibility should be lined as follows:
air vent is required per 7,500 of the designer to ensure Underneath the concrete base of the void area there should be a
square metres of impermeable that the enhancement to the 1200g polythene damp proof membrane.
area to be drained). garage undercroft/void and
Bitumastic paint should be applied to the walls of the void area
drainage works comply with
and to the underside of the reinforced garage floor beams.
current prevailing Building
Regulations.

Intesio: balancing cost, function and compliance
Other Intesio systems

To achieve optimum
Channel drainage
stormwater management
Environmentally-friendly polyester concrete systems
to cover all EN 1433 load classes. With outstanding
Intesio represents a combination of specialist expertise and
chemical resistance and low water absorption:
technology from Wavin. This is specifically focused on achieving
the optimum solution for each project requiring effective and l PolyChannel SK range: general purpose channel
sustainable management of stormwater. for applications up to E600
Such a solution may be entirely based on a tailored combination l PolyChannel SKS range: heavy duty channel
of our engineered systems. for applications up to F900
In other cases, Intesio technology can be integrated with ‘soft’ Also from Wavin: AquaGrid pervious paving.
SUDS techniques, such as ponds and swales, to help achieve
required water management criteria for site concerned. Flow control valves
The Vortex valve range that can be custom-built to suit
site conditions:
l Fluidic-Amp and Fluidic Cone stainless steel units with no

moving parts or power needs
Also from Wavin: Anti-Flood Valves that comply with EN 13546-1,

and Part H1- Sections 2.8-2.12 of Building Regulations.
Oil separators
A range of chambers, tested to BS EN 858-1
Class 1, and included on the Environment Agency
recommended list. To fulfil PPG3 requirements for
cleansing of surface run-off.
Below ground water transportation

Intesio installations can draw from an extensive choice
of plastic and clay water conveyance systems from
Wavin, including:
l OsmaDrain solid wall PVC-U pipe system
l Structured wall plastic UltraRib and TwinWall pipe systems
l SuperSleve and HepSeal clay pipe systems
Other options include perforated pipe for land drainage:

WavinCoil plastic and HepLine clay – and a full range of
non-entry inspection chambers.
Rainwater re-use
Intesio sustainable schemes can also exploit stored
rainwater. These reduce use of potable mains water for
non-potable purposes.
Below ground domestic rainwater re-use systems are available.

Intesio service
Precision and performance

The Intesio Team is ready to contribute to any stormwater
management project.
This may be at the very earliest stage – or when initial plans have
already been developed. There are no pre-conditions for your
asking us to become involved.
We are ready to:
l Originate project design
l Comment on an existing design
l Help validate a specification – or, where we see an opportunity

to do so, to suggest how it may be enhanced
l Check, clarify and confirm maximum cost-efficiency,

performance capability and regulatory compliance
This involvement is a core part of the Intesio principle. It extends

beyond the systems and components.
Intesio is a total, specialist approach and service. It is designed for

working partnership with professional specifiers and contractors
to achieve the most sustainable outcome for each project.
To discuss your stormwater management project, call
01249 766 655

or email
info@intesio.co.uk

Intesio – working to ensure
optimum stormwater management
The combination of urban development and intensified rainfall from climate

change can create serious problems. Stormwater situations are challenges
that may be unavoidable, but they can be very effectively overcome
when the right expertise is applied.
Intesio is Wavin’s specialist focus for the most efficient capture,

transportation, cleansing, infiltration, attenuation and re-use of stormwater
at source.
The Intesio Team has the essential experience and design insight
to help engineer the best possible solution, in its widest sense,
every time.
Our well-proven system technology is intelligently applied to

the individual needs of each location and situation. We make
thorough checks to ensure efficient performance and full
adherence to the latest statutory regulations.
By making Intesio part of your project approach, the

outcome is assured: the optimum balance of cost,
function and compliance.
Wavin operates a programme of continuous product development, and therefore reserves the right to modify or
amend the specification of their products without notice. All information in this publication is given in good faith, and
believed to be correct at the time of going to press. However, no responsibility can be accepted for any errors,
omissions or incorrect assumptions. Users should satisfy themselves that products are suitable for the purpose and
application intended.
Wavin Limited
Hazlehead
Crow Edge
Sheffield
S36 4HG
www.intesio.co.uk WM424 – April 2011

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Intesio – for optimum

Intesio is Wavin’s specialist approach to responsible management

Intesio AquaCell® systems:

l AquaCell Eco (black unit) for domestic applications,

l AquaCell Core (blue unit) for trafﬁcked locations.

Box systems – select with care

However, not all currently available systems have the proven

With Intesio AquaCell systems, however, the required strength and

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Garastor® System* The AquaCell Stormwater

Both options can be achieved using either the AquaCell Eco,

Garastor System AquaCell Eco soakaway

Large scale AquaCell Core storage tank

Garastor domestic storage using AquaCell Core tank

AquaCell Core domestic soakaway

Garastor domestic storage using garage void

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AquaCell Eco Types of Connections

They can be assembled quickly on site into whatever

AquaCell geocellular systems also allow ‘brick-bonding’,

Wrapped for infiltration or storage

For pervious soils, the geotextile option allows inﬁltration

For impervious ground (e.g. clay) or where inﬁltration

Benefiting community and environment

l Signiﬁcantly reduced ﬂooding risk

l Controlled, reduced-volume release of stormwater

l Recharging of local groundwater

l Aerobic puriﬁcation to improve water run-off quality

l Sustainable, cost effective management

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Acceptance – British Board of Agrément AquaCell Eco

Construction Industry Research and Information

This document has been produced to ensure that engineers

C680 asserts that engineers should satisfy themselves of

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AquaCell Eco Unit AquaCell Core Unit AquaCell Plus Unit

All ancillary components can be used with any AquaCell unit,

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AquaCell Eco has been designed for limited-depth Typical application

AquaCell Eco is suitable for installations to a maximum

See overleaf, page 10, for other landscaped

In addition to features and beneﬁts applicable to ALL

l Manufactured from recycled plastic

l Suitable for soakaways or attenuation applications

l Proven vertical loading capacity: 17.5 tonnes/m2

l Proven lateral loading capacity: 4 tonnes/m2 Domestic back gardens

l For installation depth (to base of units) of up

l Integral ‘hand holds’ for easy carrying/handling

l BLACK colour – easy to distinguish from other

l Speciﬁcally designed for shallow depth, low-loaded,

l Ideal for smaller projects

NOTE: AquaCell Eco is NOT suitable for locations subject

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AquaCell Eco is also designed for other landscaped Typical applications

AquaCell Eco is suitable for installations to a maximum depth

Any installation using AquaCell Eco must NOT be subjected to

If trafﬁcking of the buried tank by construction plant or other

The width of an AquaCell Eco installation should not exceed

NOTE: AquaCell Eco is NOT suitable for locations subject