All one-way scupper valves should be checked regularly for possible debris. Here are the steps we took when installing one of two Flow-Max drains on a center-console boat:. Step 1: First, remove the original scupper assembly. See tools needed see above. Step 3 : Fit the Flow-Max base-mounting plate over the scupper hole and use the screws supplied to secure to the transom.
In most cases, such as this, the plate's holes will align perfectly with those that secured the original scupper-valve mounting plate so no drilling is required. Step 4: Secure the scupper bowl assembly to the base with a twist-and-lock motion. Step 5: Using the lock screws supplied, secure the bowl to the base.
All that's needed to clean the bowl is removal of the screws and twisting the ball unit free of the mounting plate. A full-time travel and outdoors writer based in Ohio, Dan is in his 20th season hosting the popular syndicated radio show Buckeye Sportsman. He gets around on a pontoon boat and an Aquasport center-console, which he uses for all his DIY editorial projects and fishing features.
We use cookies to enhance your visit to our website and to improve your experience. Membership Search. If conductor heads without overflow are used, the rim of the head should be set 1" below the scupper. A closure flange is inserted and sealed into a masonry joint above the scupper.
The sides are also sealed against the masonry. The scupper is locked and soldered onto the flange at the top and two sides. On the roof side, the flange is covered by copper flashing. The flange is formed and soldered to the roof side of the scupper, leaving at least 4" of material around the opening.
A continuous sheet of copper counterflashing is inserted into a masonry joint above this flange. This flashing extends at least 2" beyond the ends of the flange and laps the soldered joint between the flange and the scupper. The bottom edge of the scupper on the roof side is locked and soldered into a continuous copper cleat.
A copper gravel stop is soldered in the scupper. This detail illustrates the installation of an overflow scupper. Overflow scuppers should be carefully positioned to prevent excess water from remaining on the roof if the regular scuppers become clogged. They should, therefore, be placed at an elevation higher than the regular scuppers. The outside detail is similar to Detail The scupper is locked and soldered to the closure flange on all sides. On the roof side, overflow scuppers can be detailed similar to Detail The detail shows an alternate method of constructing either type of scupper.
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