Product Overview

The MATRIX Below Ground Boundary Box: E9130 (1/2" IHG PE Connection) is a sealed, telescopic plastic raised manifold system designed for below-ground water connections. This model specifically accommodates 1/2" Irish Heavy Gauge (IHG) PE push-fit connections. It is rated for 16 Bar pressure and features Grade C load bearing. The lid, marked ‘WATER’ and ‘UISCE’, incorporates a metal detector plate for easy location. The E9130 offers a universal 8° tilt, pluck lid, and square swivel plate (TPSS), with options to exclude the swivel plate or lid tether. It provides robust frost protection as standard and is fully watertight.

Key Benefits

• Sealed telescopic plastic raised manifold system for secure below-ground connections.
• Specifically designed for 1/2" Irish Heavy Gauge (IHG) PE push-fit connections.
• 16 Bar pressure rating and Grade C load bearing for robust performance.
• Lid marked ‘WATER’ and ‘UISCE’ and incorporates a metal detector plate for easy identification and location.
• Universal 8° tilt, pluck lid, and square swivel plate (TPSS) for versatile access.
• Provides robust frost protection as standard.
• Ensures watertight integrity.
• All components are robust and non-corroding for long life.

Applications

• Below-ground water connections for domestic properties.
• Boundary box installations requiring 1/2" IHG PE connections.

Features & Construction

• Connections: 1/2" IHG PE push-fit.
• Shut Off: 1/4 Turn/Long Key.
• Manifold Style: Raised/Plastic (Acetal Co-Polymer).
• Lid Type: TPSS (Tilt/Pluck/Swivel/Square).
• Lid Marking: ‘WATER’ and ‘UISCE’ with incorporated metal detector plate.
• Frame and Cover Material: Glass Filled Polypropylene.
• Guard Tube Material: Mineral Filled Polypropylene.
• Guard Tube Profile: Stadium profile with 173mm x 116mm opening.
• Non Return Valve: In accordance with WIS 5-11-01.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Part Code	E9130
Connections	1/2" IHG PE
Shut Off Device	1/4 turn with long key
Pressure Rating	16 Bar
Load Bearing	Grade C according to WIS 4-37-01
Height Adjustment (approx.)	470mm to 870mm (inc. 50mm final height adjustment in surface box and 25mm guard tube overlap)
Frost Protection	As standard in accordance with WIS 4-37-01
Water Tightness	Watertight
Meter Connection	1½” BSP concentric meters up to Qn 2.5m³/hr
Head Loss	<3 metres @ 25 l/min flowrate with meter
Product Weight (approx.)	4.5kg
Pallet Quantity	40 per pallet

Installation & Maintenance

• Installation involves a universal 8° tilt, pluck lid, and square swivel plate.
• The shut-off device is a ¼ turn with a long key.
• Specific tools are available for installation and maintenance: Lid pluck tool, 27mm socket for meter plug and NRV, Short T bar 400mm long, T bar extension 500mm long.
• Non Return Valve is in accordance with WIS 5-11-01.