CONTENTS/

INTRODUCTION

“ Their attention to detail, This manual provides a comprehensive

summary of technical details and guidance for
precision, and absolute professional advisors, engineers and contractors
professionalism were acting on behalf of Spiral Cellar customers.

second to none.
”
It covers all key aspects of the cellar installation and
the main cellar components, with detailed drawings
and specifications.

Whilst every care has been taken to present this

information accurately and in a helpful format, readers
should contact Spiral Cellars for any further details or
clarification that may be required or for circumstances
that are not included here.

This manual will be updated periodically to address

changes in legislation or best practice and to include
new or updated features or components as they are
introduced. Please check with Spiral Cellars to confirm
this is the most recent version.

For further information, please contact:

Tel: 0203 815 3329

Email: [email protected]

Spiral Cellars Ltd

Woodcock House, High Street,
Wimbledon Village,
SW19 5BY

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 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................2
WHY CUSTOMERS WANT A SPIRAL CELLAR IN THEIR HOME........4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............................................................................5
HOW THE CELLAR WORKS...................................................................6
A DESIGN GUIDANCE FOR ARCHITECTS...............................................7
1 Components............................................................................................................................................. 8
i. Water proof liner details.............................................................................................................. 10
ii. Water proof Butyl liner product specifications...............................................................11
2 Dimensions............................................................................................................................................. 12
i. White Spiral Cellar.......................................................................................................................... 12
ii. Original Spiral Cellar.................................................................................................................... 13
3 Building regulations, planning permission & listed buildings......................................... 14
4 Party wall agreements ..................................................................................................................... 16
5 Heating pipes & under-floor heating......................................................................................... 18
6 Structural impact of the spiral cellar.......................................................................................... 19
7 Our structural engineer’s methodology................................................................................... 20
8 Installation options............................................................................................................................. 21
9 What a contractor will be required to do................................................................................ 24
10 Our method statement: how we fit a Spiral Cellar.............................................................. 25
11 Ordering and installation timeline.............................................................................................. 26
12 Warranty................................................................................................................................................. 27

B CONSTRUCTION GUIDANCE FOR CONTRACTORS.......................29

1 How to excavate the hole and install the steel shuttering rings................................... 30
2 How to install temporary propping............................................................................................ 32
3 How to prepare the hole with block & beam construction............................................. 33
4 How to install the ventilation pipes ........................................................................................... 36
5 Details of electrical supply required. ...................................................................................... 39
6 How the waterproof liner can be integrated with tanking systems........................... 40
7 How to reconstruct the concrete slab around the cellar................................................. 41
8 How to reconstruct the concrete slab around the cellar in a basement.................. 42
9 How to reconstruct the existing block and beam floor around the cellar................ 43
10 How to reconstruct a raft floor around the cellar............................................................... 44
11 How to reconstruct a timber suspended floor around the cellar................................ 45

C DOOR DETAILS.......................................................................................47
1 Standard.................................................................................................................................................. 50
2 Reinforced for garages..................................................................................................................... 54
3 Concealed (timber)............................................................................................................................. 58
4 Concealed (standard tiles).............................................................................................................. 62
5 Concealed (heavy tiles).................................................................................................................... 66
6 Rectangular glass................................................................................................................................ 70
7 Half round glass................................................................................................................................... 74
8 Round glass............................................................................................................................................ 78
9 Retractable round glass................................................................................................................... 82

D LIGHTING & ELECTRICALS................................................................87

1 Standard & reinforced doors......................................................................................................... 88
2 Concealed doors.................................................................................................................................. 89
3 Concealed door (timber)................................................................................................................. 90
4 Glass & external doors . ................................................................................................................... 91
5 Cellar equipment set out ................................................................................................................ 92
6 Connections for column LEDs and bulk head lights . ........................................................ 93
7 Connection of loom for strip led lighting ................................................................................ 94
8 Retractable doorswitch connections . ...................................................................................... 95
9 Lighting preparation for LEDs ..................................................................................................... 96
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WHY CUSTOMERS
WANT A SPIRAL CELLAR
IN THEIR HOME

Sales of fine wine are increasing year on year By going underground, space is created rather than
in the UK and wine has always played a part in absorbing a room or space that could have other uses.
signifying status and a cultured lifestyle, and this
Concrete as a material has its advantages; it is very efficient
continues. Entertaining family and friends at home at retaining temperature — which compliments the slow
is all part of the modern lifestyle and people want change of ground temperature from summer to winter,
their wine collection close at hand for easy access. and further reduces any temperature spikes. It’s structural
integrity — it is capable of taking the weight of the wine and
The modern home is often required to reflect the owner’s style, stacked modules.
personality and position in life so functional additions that also
double up as design features are an obvious choice — a home Wine is a living product
wine cellar is a wow factor, a great party piece that also stores
wine in the ideal conditions. At the same time homeowners are Its ability to change with time is what makes it so interesting,
interested in value–added features for their home. but it also means that if it’s kept in the wrong conditions its
quality can quickly be affected.
Another incentive to store wine — it is a less volatile
investment area than other traditional avenues such as Temperature is the most critical aspect
property. It is also free of Capital Gains Tax.
in storing wine
Owners of an underground wine cellar Store wine somewhere too hot and it ages quickly, rapidly losing
its vibrancy and becoming tired and stale. The ideal temperature
• Go on holiday to wine regions and have the option of for wine is about 13°C but 5°C or so either side of this is
shipping home several cases to store in their cellar. acceptable. The key is that there are no sudden fluctuations —
wine likes things to change slowly — so while a gradual warming
• Save on external warehousing and delivery costs, and find and cooling between winter and summer is not a problem.
it much more convenient to have a full range at home and Insulated by the ground, an underground wine cellar keeps wine
have more to spend on wine! at a steady temperature, allowing it to age gracefully.

• Enjoy browsing their cellar after a long day at work and

selecting a bottle to go with dinner.
Humidity
Wine bottles need to be kept horizontal and in a slightly damp
• Use the additional storage space as a larder, and is very atmosphere to prevent the corks drying out. If corks do dry out
useful at Christmas. they shrink, allowing air into the bottle and oxidising the wine.
The recommended relative humidity is around 70% or more.
Why a Spiral Cellar is a good choice
Unlike wine cabinets or climate controlled above ground
Clean, dark and quiet
rooms, an underground cellar does not need mechanical Wine doesn’t like direct sunlight, noise or constant vibrations
cooling. Therefore there is no risk of mechanical failure and from, say, traffic.
risk to the wine. Equally no energy is consumed.

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PRODUCT
OVERVIEW

A Spiral Cellar is a watertight cylindrical

concrete system sunk into the earth through
the ground floor of a house. You do not need
an existing cellar or basement.
It’s designed to store wine at optimum humidity,
temperature and darkness, and works by using the
earth’s natural attributes and a passive ventilation
system. Spiral Cellars are not considered habitable
spaces so planning permission isn’t required.

KEY FACTS:

• It can be located in any ground floor room

of a property.

• Planning permission is not usually required, just

Building Regs.

• A Spiral Cellar requires no mechanical cooling and is

maintenance free. Its position in the ground means
the cellar remains at ideal temperatures and the
simple passive–style ventilation system and concrete
construction maintain a suitable humidity level.

• The external diameter of the excavation is

2300mm or 2500mm.

• There are depths from 2m to 3m, storing up

to 1900 bottles.

• A Spiral Cellar can be installed in a high water

table environment — our Butyl liner makes the
cellar watertight.

• A common misconception is that the property needs to

be underpinned or have piled foundations installed —
this is not the case, see page 8.

• We have been trading for over 30 years in the UK and

in that time we’ve installed over 3000 cellars.

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 HOW THE
CELLAR WORKS

Spiral Cellars are not considered

habitable spaces so planning
permission is not required. We want the coolest air possible
coming in as it gives your cellar the
best chance of working at its optimum

Chosen trap door (rectangular

or round, you decide...)

The ground. This helps A natural passive ventilation

the cellar to create the system to bring cool air in.
optimum temperature Cool air is heavier than warm
and humidity for air, so it pushes the hot down
storing wine - just like into the hole at the bottom of
a traditional cellar! the column. It also maintains a
natural humidity level.

A reinforced concrete
ring and base keep The concrete modules
everything in position and steps interlock.
and ensure your
existing foundations
won’t be affected.

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DESIGN
GUIDANCE FOR
ARCHITECTS

1 Components............................................................................................................................................. 8
i. Water proof liner details.............................................................................................................. 10
ii. Water proof Butyl liner product specifications...............................................................11
2 Dimensions............................................................................................................................................. 12
i. White Spiral Cellar.......................................................................................................................... 12
ii. Original Spiral Cellar.................................................................................................................... 13
3 Building regulations, planning permission & listed buildings......................................... 14
4 Party wall agreements ..................................................................................................................... 16
5 Heating pipes & under-floor heating......................................................................................... 18
6 Structural impact of the spiral cellar.......................................................................................... 19
7 Our structural engineer’s methodology................................................................................... 20
8 Installation options............................................................................................................................. 21
9 What a contractor will be required to do................................................................................ 24
10 Our method statement: how we fit a Spiral Cellar.............................................................. 25
11 Ordering and installation timeline.............................................................................................. 26
12 Warranty................................................................................................................................................. 27

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A1 COMPONENTS

Inner PVC sleeve

Bottle

Outer PVC sleeve

Butyl liner

Concrete base foundation

Geo-textile disc
50mm sand binding

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A1i WATER PROOF
LINER DETAIL
Outer PVC liner Back filled area

The Spiral Cellar is a water tight construction

Inner PVC sleeve
The construction of the Spiral Cellar includes a Butyl liner,
which is protected from damage by a reinforced PVC outer
liner and a reinforced PVC inner sleeve.
Inner PVC Sleeve Outer PVC Liner
Butyl Rubber is the original geomembrane liner material used
for water containtment in drought and war zones, as well as
numerous prestigious tanking projects, reservoirs, roofing and Butyl liner
decking solutions.

Spiral Cellars specify a 1.5mm thick Butyl, which is

manufactured to cellar specific bag shape to fit the excavation
perfectly.
Disc Cellar Base
Butyl has an extremely high tensile strength and can be
stretched to up to 3.5 times before tearing.
Sand
The Butyl liner and PVC liner are factory vulcanised and
seamed. Each liner is pressure tested as part of a rigorous
quality control before being dispatched to each project.

Order of component installation

Liners pulled up into screed
• Green/blue reinforced PVC liner

• Butyl liner

• Blue reinforced PVC sleeve

Outer PVC liner Back filled area

Butyl liner

Inner PVC sleeve Cellar

Concrete base

Geo-textile disc

Illustration showing the position of liners and

PVC protection sleeve
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A1ii WATERPROOF BUTYL LINER
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
BUTYL LINER
BP landflex BR150 1.50mm Butyl Rubber
Typical Properties Test Method Specification (Typical Values)
Gauge (mm) 1.5 ± 10%
Tensile Strength (MPa) BS 903 Part A2 10.0
Modulus at 300% (MPa) BS 903 Part A2 7.0
Elongation at Break (%) BS 903 Part A2 350
Tear Strength (N/mm) BS 903 Part A3 40
Ozone Resistance 50% extension
BS 903 Part A43
7 days/50pphm/30 °C No cracks
Heat Aging (Retentions) 8.0 MPa
BS ISO 188
7 days @ 100 °C 250%
200.000 Cycles
Flex Cracking BS ISO 132
No cracks
Specific Gravity BS 903 Part A1 1.24 +/- 0.03

Operating Temperature
BS903 -40 °C to + 130 °C
Range
The information herein is based upon data obtained by the manufacturer and is considered accurate. However, no
warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of this data. This information is furnished upon the condition
that the person receiving it shall evaluate its suitability for the specific application.

PROTECTIVE LINER
BP landflex PVC 610B/PVC 610G 610g/m² Reinforced PVC
Typical Properties Test Method Specification (Typical Values)
Width/Finish 150 / 205cm / Sateen
Colours available Blue / Green
Base fabric High tenacity polyester
Coating Flexible plasticised PVC - both sides
Total weight BS3424/5A 610g/m² +/- 25g/m²
Tensile Strength
BS3424/6B Warp 2400 / Weft 2100
N/50mm (ave.)
Tear Strength N (ave.) BS3424/7B Warp 500 / Weft 325
Coating adhesion N/50mm (ave.) BS3424/9B 100
The information herein is based upon data obtained by the manufacturer and is considered accurate. However, no
warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of this data. This information is furnished upon the condition
that the person receiving it shall evaluate its suitability for the specific application.

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A2i WHITE SPIRAL
CELLAR DIMENSIONS

255

667
Elevation of White Cellar Module
Front Elevation

935

319

667
Plan Layout of White Cellar Module
Unit viewed from above.

Each module has a solid back and an open side front.

White Cellar Cellar depth is measured from the FFL to top of cellar base slab

2000mm depth 2500mm depth 3000mm depth

Number of bins 42 54 66

Maximum number of bottles 1130 1450 1780

Excavation depth The excavation depth is determined by our structural calculations and confirmed by the Project Manager

Internal diameter 1540mm 1540mm 1540mm

Cellar diameter 2178mm 2178mm 2178mm

Shuttering diameter 2500mm 2500mm 2500mm

All diameters are +/- 10mm tolerance

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CELLAR DIMENSIONS

250 25

597 667
Elevation of Original Cellar Module Elevation of White Cellar Module
Front Elevation Front Elevation

848 935

300 319

597 667
Plan Layout of Original Cellar Module Plan Layout of White Cellar Module
Unit viewed from above. Unit viewed from above.

Each module has a solid back and an open side front. Each module has a solid back and an open side front.

Original Cellar White Cellar

Cellar depth is measured from the FFL to top of cellar base slab

2000mm depth 2500mm depth 3000mm depth

Number of bins 42 54 66

Maximum number of bottles 1000 1250 1580

Excavation depth The excavation depth is determined by our structural calculations and confirmed by the Project Manager

Internal diameter 1400mm 1400mm 1400mm

Cellar diameter 2000mm 2000mm 2000mm

Shuttering diameter 2300mm 2300mm 2300mm

All diameters are +/- 10mm tolerance

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A3 BUILDING REGULATIONS,
PLANNING PERMISSION
& LISTED BUILDINGS
Building regulations
Building Regulations Approval is required when installing into
a habitable space such as in the home or an attached garage.
It is not required if the cellar is to be installed in most single
detached garages or outbuildings.

Our consultant engineer will create the project specific

calculations and prepare all information for the Building
Regulations Approval application.

Spiral Cellars will manage the application for Building

Regulations Approval.

The cellar is not a habitable space, therefore the cellar does

not need to comply with Part K of Building Regulations, such
as requirements for a handrail and the ‘going’ and ‘rise’ of the
staircase treads.

Planning permission
Planning permission is not normally required.

Listed buildings
For listed properties a Listed Buildings Application will need to be
made to the Local Authority for approval. It can take 8–10 weeks
from the application being accepted until approval is received.
Spiral Cellars can manage this application if required.

Building warrants for Scotland

Whilst the actual process from initial enquiry to final sign
off is the same across the UK, we have a tailored solution
for Scotland’s Building Regulations. A Building Warrant is
normally required for any structural changes to your property
(extensions/demolition/alterations etc). The installation of a
Spiral Cellar falls into this category.

Spiral Cellars will manage the whole process on your behalf,

preparing structural calculations, submitting the application and
managing any queries raised.

The lead time from submission to approval is typically 8–12

weeks. Spiral Cellars can manage this application if required.

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A4 PARTY WALL AGREEMENTS

Party wall agreements are applicable to a NOTICE OF ADJACENT EXCAVATION

Requires notice
Spiral Cellar installation if the excavation SECTION OF THE PARTY WALL ACT 6(2)
Does not require notice
is planned to be within 3000mm of a
neighbouring owner’s building or structure.
You must inform the adjoining owner or Boundary Line

owners by serving a notice.

Party wall awards Adjoining Owner Building Owner

Party wall awards are applicable to a Spiral Cellar Tenant 1 year Free holder +
installation if the excavation is planned to be within tenancy 20 year lease
3000mm of a neighbouring owner’s building or
structure. This is a very straight forward process, and is
not comparable to obtaining planning permission. Leaseholder Free holder +
21 years 20 year lease

You must inform the adjoining owner or owners by

serving a notice. The notice must state whether you Freeholder + 2 Year
propose to strengthen or safeguard the foundations leaseholder leaseholder
21 years
of the building or structure belonging to the adjoining
owner. Plans and sections showing this detail and the
location and depth of the proposed Spiral Cellar are
detailed in our engineer’s structural package. This
to a lower 45˚
package should be included with your notice. Excavation
level than the
or foundation and the location of any proposed building foundations
must also accompany the engineer’s structural package.
applied if any
The notice should be given at least one month before work part of the blue
line touches
starts. The neighbour has the right to request a Party Wall the excavation
Award to be completed by a Party Wall Surveyor. The
within 6000mm
property owner for where the installation will be carried
out is responsible for the cost of the award.

Spiral Cellars offers a service to arrange this agreement Requires notice

on your behalf.
Does not require notice

Boundary Line

Adjoining Owner Building Owner

Tenant 1 year Free holder +

tenancy 20 year lease
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Leaseholder Free holder +

 NOTICE OF ADJACENT EXCAVATION Requires notice
Requires notice
SECTION OF THE PARTY WALL ACT 6(1) Does not require notice
Does not require notice

Boundary Line

Adjoining Owner Building Owner Adjoining Owner

Adjoining Owner Building Owner

Tenant 1 year 10 Year 40 Years

tenancy leaseholder leaseholder

Leaseholder Tenant 1 year

21 years tenancy
Freeholder Freeholder Freeholder + tennant
50 years

Freeholder + Freeholder + tennant Freeholder +

leaseholder 50 years leaseholder
21 years 90 years

Freeholder +
leaseholder
90 years
Excavation below Excavation below
level of foundations level of foundations

within within
3m 3m

within 3000mm

Requires notice Requires notice

Does not require notice Does not require notice

Boundary Line Boundary Line

Adjoining Owner Building Owner Adjoining Owner Building Owner

Tenant 1 year Free holder + Tenant 1 year Free holder +

tenancy 20 year lease tenancy 20 year lease
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Leaseholder Free holder + Leaseholder Free holder +

A5 HEATING PIPES &
UNDER FLOOR HEATING

For your Spiral Cellar to perform efficiently,

NOTE
the under floor heating must be no less than No other services such as hot water pipes to run
300mm from the outside edge of the Spiral across cellar area or vent pipe run.
Cellar excavation.
Ventilation pipes should be run under the floor
construction. Where this is not possible, the under floor
heating must be kept 300mm from the ventilation pipes.

UFH 300MM FROM EDGE OF SHUTTERING

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A6 STRUCTURAL IMPACT OF
THE SPIRAL CELLAR

Reinforced concrete ring & base Structural calculations

The Spiral Cellar’s reinforced concrete ring and base enables Spiral Cellars consult with an independent engineering
the Spiral Cellar to be located very closely and sometimes practice to produce a structural calculations package for each
even up against the foundations. The reinforced concrete individual project. The calculations package will demonstrate
ring is designed to withstand surcharges from the footings and confirm that the Spiral Cellar location is achievable,
and other forces, this prevents the need to specify under- without impacting the foundations.
pinning or deeper footings.
The following types of loadings are key consideration when
Reinforced polymer fibres, ‘Strux’, are mixed with cement to producing the structural calculations and confirming the
form a C30 reinforced concrete. The reinforced concrete Spiral Cellar location, reinforced concrete ring thickness and
base is cast on site once the liner system has been installed. reinforced concrete base depth:
The reinforced concrete ring is cast on site during the build-
up on the concrete bins which form the Spiral Cellar wall. a. Foundations (planned/existing)

b. Soil surcharge, heave and shrinkage

c. Surcharge from vehicles

d. Ground water pressure

Shuttering and propping

During the excavation the Spiral Cellar’s corrugated steel
shuttering system must be installed. Each row is comprised of a
number of curved sections, when bolted together they create a
ring, forming the correct diameter for the chosen Spiral Cellar.

As the excavation commences, the ring of shuttering moves

further down, the next ring should then be fitted on top. This
process is continued until the excavation is completed, ensuring
that the excavation is kept secure at all times.

Propping must be installed to protect the integrity of the

excavation and surrounding structure. These guidelines have
been designed and approved by our consultant engineers:

See propping guidelines on page 30.

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A7 OUR STRUCTURAL
ENGINEER’S
METHODOLOGY

These notes outline a design method used by our Surcharge live loads (vehicles etc.)
consultant structural engineers to cover various
Depending on the location, the cellar can be subject to
scenarios, which can occur while installing a Spiral additional surcharge live loads applied to the ground bearing
Cellar within close proximity to an existing structure. slab within the area where the cellar is located. The estimation
of the vehicle load is transferred on to the cellar structure can
Type of loadings be easily done by 45° load spread assumption.
The Spiral Cellar, located below soil surface and in close distance
to buildings, is subject to different types of surcharge loadings, Ground water pressure
which have to be resisted by the proposed concrete structure. In the scenario of a high water table in the specific location, the
The surcharge loads can be caused by: cellar structure can be subject to hydrostatic water pressure
acting on the cellar walls and base. The main concern is the
Adjacent foundations of existing or pressure acting on the base of the cellar, which can cause uplift
proposed buildings of the structure; therefore the flotation check is essential and
advised in every case.
Spiral Cellars are usually placed in residential buildings where
the footprint of the foundations is relatively small in relation Heave or shrinkage of cohesive soils
to the cellar diameter. This means that in most cases there is
going to be certain pressure from the foundations on the new If the cellar is placed in the cohesive soil there could be potential
underground structure. risk of movement caused by heave or shrinkage occurring
around the cellar structure. In cohesive soils the cellar should be
The quick check if the cellar is subject to the foundation loads kept independent from the floor structure e.g clay.
can be estimated from 45° load spread under the footing. In
reality the resultant pressure from applied force to the surface Design approach
of soil varies within depth and distance from applied force, and
can be illustrated by Soil Pressure Bulbs. The design approach has been modified in recent years from
a traditional reinforced concrete structure to the structure
Surcharge loads from soil reinforced with polymer fibres, without traditional steel bars.
The aim of the design is to save time and cost during the
The purpose of structurally analysing of the Spiral Cellar ring construction process.
is to calculate the highest bending moment under present
surcharge loadings. The analysis shows that the bending
moment can increase when uniform loadings (soil and water)
are reduced and mainly foundation surcharge pressure is taken
into account. In the calculations we have used active pressure
coefficient Ka instead of passive pressure coefficient Ko to
evaluate higher bending moment.

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ENGINEER’S
METHODOLOGY

The structure has been analysed as a circular model instead of which can be caused by variable surcharge loading from the
a simplified retaining wall; this approach allowed for analysis adjacent foundations.
of a structure very closely behaving as a real model. For this
purpose finite element analysis software was used, where a On top of the structural analysis the minimum sizing has to
three dimensional model was created. The following parameters provide adequate dead weight against uplift forces which can
were considered: occur. The dead weight of the cellar consists of the ring (150mm
thick), the base slab (minimum 200mm thick) and internal
Structure concrete blocks used as wine storage shelves.

A Spiral Cellar is a retaining structure resisting surcharge loadings For the worst case design purpose the following assumptions
from the foundations, soil, and surface live loads. The circular were introduced:
shape of the structure with, more than 2000mm in diameter,
gives huge stiffness and moment of inertia. The structure is cast • Pressure under foundation 150kN/m2
from normal concrete reinforced with polymer fibres.
• Minimum distance from the edge of the foundation to the face
of the ring — 100mm
Material
• Width of the foundation 600mm
Given the analysis results in various loading scenarios it
• Distance from the wall to the centre of the cellar — 1400mm
was concluded that the required moment of resistance
can be achieved with fibre reinforcement additive to the • Foundation outstand — Bc = 0.1500mm
normal concrete. The new approach had been introduced • Cellar depth 3000mm
purely because of the time and cost, which could be saved
on standard installation of steel bars in circular structures. • The one quarter of ring has been considered to calculate the
The fibre reinforcement has been available on the European loading on the ring surface
market for a few years and has been widely used mostly in
the design of ground bearing slabs, but the product has been Analysis and results
tested for structural applications such as short beams or slabs.
Finite element analysis was used to calculate the resulting
For the design of the concrete structure the polymer fibres stresses in the structure under the varying load pattern.
STRUX 90/40 have been used. For the structure, C30 A 3D model of the circular structure has been created in
normal concrete is used with mix design recommended by a FEA software where appropriate parameters for geometry,
manufacturer. In the case of contaminated soil the suggestion is to materials, supports and loadings have been assigned.
use 70% GGBS (Ground–granulated blast–furnace slag) instead
and 30% Portland cement in the concrete mix. General results have been created for the different load case
scenarios, from the analysis it was concluded that the worst
Loadings situation occurs when there are two parallel walls situated on
opposite sides of the cellar squeezing the ring.
The shape of the structure means that the cellar under uniform
load from soil, water or surface live loads becomes a compressive In the situation of three or four walls around the cellar
ring with uniform membrane stresses at certain depths of the located at similar distances from the centre, the bending
ring. The ring, being made of concrete, can easily resist the moment in the ring is reduced by the fact that the
compression occurring from the given forces. The design limits surrounding forces are at approximately similar magnitude,
are given by bending moments along the perimeter of the cellar, which brings the structure into compression.

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The two following cases can be taken as an illustration for worst SAND AND GRAVEL (LOW RISK INVOLVED)
case scenarios in most of the situations:
Standard construction as per the Spiral Cellars Ltd method
Two parallel walls (2800mm apart) statement and the suggested excavation procedure is
illustrated on page 18.
a. 150kN/m2 — assumed foundation pressure
b. 1400mm — distance to the centre SAND AND GRAVEL — HIGH WATER TABLE
c. Analysis for all types of cellars (MEDIUM RISK INVOLVED)
A high water table can cause certain difficulties during excavation
Two parallel walls (2800mm apart) + vehicles and casting of the concrete structure. It is recommended to use
an experienced contractor who is confident and can provide
a. 150kN/m2 — assumed foundation pressure adequate equipment for such conditions.
b. 1400mm — distance to the centre
c. Analysis for all types of cellars It is suggested to use lower water content in the concrete
mix and use a concrete plasticiser for better workability.
The following loading was included: It is recommended to contact a local concrete supplier for
product specification.
• Vertical stress from the foundation
SAND AND GRAVEL/BASEMENTS/HIGH
• Soil surcharge loads
WATER TABLE (HIGHER RISK INVOLVED)
• Hydrostatic water pressure
• Vehicles surcharge loads For installations in basements a national guidance should be
used to justify the water uplift in the calculations. British
Standards require an assumption of 0.75 depth of the
Design conclusions
basement for the water table.
• Due to the geometrical properties of the structure the
surcharge forces acting on the cellar will cause mainly The weight of the cellar in these conditions is generally not
compression in the ring. The bending moment, which may satisfactory and the basement slab has to be used to provide
occur along the perimeter, is minor in magnitude and any adequate dead weight. The basement slab should be cast on top
tensile stresses in the section can be resisted by polymer fibre of the cellar ring. The proposed or existing basement slab should
reinforcement Strux 90/40. be justified by a Structural Engineer. Also, see notes in point 2.

• The bending moment in the base slab of the cellar due

to water pressure can be resisted by polymer fibre
STRUCTURE ON PILES AND COHESIVE SOILS
reinforcement Strux 90/40. (HIGH RISK INVOLVED)
• The main concern in the design of the cellar is the water With piled structures the main risk involves potential settlement
uplift which has to be restrained by dead weight of the of the cellar positioned in non load bearing strata.
concrete base and concrete ring. The concrete structure
has to be provided, even if the foundations lay beyond Furthermore, in cohesive soils the risk of heave and shrinkage is
45° influence line. present. An allowance for the possible movement has to be made.

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A8 INSTALLATION
OPTIONS

We offer two options, ‘full’ where we complete Excavation takes on average 3 days by hand or ¾ day

NOTE
the excavation and installation or ‘fit’ where with mechanical excavator.
the contractor completes the excavation and we
3–5 days for the Spiral Cellars team to fit the cellar.
install the cellar.
6 weeks later After Sales Visit and the cellar is ready to use.
EXCAVATION AND INSTALLATION (FULL)
The hole should be shuttered with our hole protection rings
We are able to undertake the full installation into existing and the rest of the build programme can continue. The slab
buildings, even when the property is fully occupied. We should be poured to the outside of the shuttering and the
can also carry out a full installation on refurbishment and contractor will be required to provide an electric supply to
new build projects if the contractor prefers not to do the the cellar and to fit two ventilation pipes (50mm UPVC pipes)
excavation. We dig and remove the spoils by hand, and as within the floor construction to the nearest external wall.
such we are able to install in most ground floor rooms or This will be agreed in advance by Spiral Cellars and guidance
basements regardless of construction build up. notes will be provided.

The Original Spiral Cellar, takes between 5 and 6 working The Spiral Cellars team then supply, deliver and install the
days. The White Spiral Cellar is more likely to take 8 working cellar. The construction method for the cellar involves:
days. Access for materials and skip positions is considered installing the Butyl liner, PVC bag and sleeve and casting the
carefully by Spiral Cellars at site survey stage. base, constructing the cellar modules, casting a reinforced
concrete ring in–situ, if required.
The Spiral Cellars team will also organise skips for removal of
waste, gain the necessary permits from your local authority, The door and ventilation pipes are connected and the
and supply all building materials, waterproof liner, Spiral installation is complete. On a well prepared site, this process
Cellar modules, door and lighting. will take 3–5 days. The final electrical connection should be
completed by the contractors’ certified electrician, or Spiral
INSTALLATION INTO A PREPARED EXCAVATION (FIT) Cellars’ own electrician.

We recommend that any demolition work is undertaken, and Scheduling

once new foundations have been set, the circular hole for
the cellar should be excavated. The contractors will probably Spiral Cellars should be booked to install the cellar between
already have a mechanical excavator on site, and the hole can first and second fix stage of the build. Our schedule is
be dug in less than one day, whilst site access is at its easiest. normally booked 4 weeks ahead. To re–schedule the
installation date we require 28 days notice as per our
Terms and Conditions.

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A9 WHAT A CONTRACTOR WILL
BE REQUIRED TO DO

The Fit Installation of a Spiral Cellar has a 4. Electrical Supply: The cellar requires a power supply
number of critical elements that must be executed for lighting and for the motorised door (if applicable).
Electrical feeds to the cellar will need to be installed
as per our specification. These elements will be
within the floor construction in conduit, with no
checked ahead of our attendance. Any variances junctions. Leave approximately 3500mm of cable
will become chargeable. within the cellar. Tape ends. Provide a 5Amp fused
spur for cellar supply and to make final connections
1. The contractor should excavate a hole as per the outside the cellar. See page 37.
structural calculations package, on average 2300–
2500mm diameter and up to 3600mm deep (depending 5. Finished Floor Level Datum: A datum level mark on a wall
upon cellar size selected — the exact dimensions would (or similar) indicating Finished Floor Level (FFL) is to be
be confirmed by Spiral Cellars once the engineering provided within 3000mm of the cellar location on Day 1
calculations have been prepared, which are project of our installation — this cannot be changed thereafter.
specific). Any larger excavation will result in additional
backfill and incur additional costs to the client or 6. The Project Manager will be in touch in the run up to
contractor. the installation to agree a suitable start date for the
installation and answer any queries that may arise. A
2. The hole should be protected with our steel shuttering pre–installation visit may be conducted to confirm the
rings. These will be delivered to site at one week’s site and excavation are ready for our team’s arrival. We
notice, prior to the excavation date. All fixings are will expect to be able to arrive at the site on the agreed
supplied. See page 28. date, remove the protection and fit the cellar, pour
reinforced concrete ring, make final connections to the
3. Ventilation Pipes: Once the excavation is complete and ventilation pipes and then finally fit the door. Any delays/
made safe, it is critical that the preparation for the vent incomplete works which cause the project to run beyond
pipes is given consideration. 2 x 50mm internal diameter the scheduled programme will be charged in accordance
UPVC pipe with solvent welds must be installed in line with our terms and conditions.
with Spiral Cellars’ designs. Where possible 90° bends
must be minimised. At the external end the 50mm pipes If there are any doubts concerning the installation
can be terminated 100mm beyond the brickwork if they procedure and requirements the contractor should contact
are contained within the cavity. the main office for direct referral to our Project Manager
for technical guidance, or to arrange a site meeting.
If the vents are to be outside the external wall, the
2 x 50mm pipes can be terminated side by side and 7. We will expect good, clear, safe site access and an area
protected. The low level ‘cold — in’ pipe will be 525mm for materials in line with the discussions and agreements
above hard landscape, the high level ‘warm — out’ pipe at site survey stage.
will be at 2025mm height, unless agreed differently at
survey stage. All pipe ends to be taped up. Vents to be The Health and Safety Executive does not consider
marked ‘upper’ & ‘lower’. See page 35. other teams working overhead or obstructing scaffold
to be a safe working environment.
Please note, the vent pipes must not have hot water
pipes for radiators or under floor heating set over. The
vent pipe run must be executed as per our specification.
Services must be kept 300mm away from vent pipes.

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A10 OUR METHOD The door must be left open for a minimum of two

STATEMENT:
weeks to allow the cellar to dry out.

NOTE
Do not allow rubbish and site debris to fall into the cellar

HOW WE FIT A
— this increases the risk of the cellar being damaged.
The door should remain protected until the After

SPIRAL CELLAR
Sales Visit is complete.

1. The team will check site datum, in particular the finished This is then sealed and made weather tight. One pipe
floor level and that the hole is at the right depth and will be raised to 525mm height and the other pipe will
shape. be raised to a minimum height of 2025mm. The pipes
will be clipped to the wall and the open pipes will have
2. Upon completion of the excavation a heavy duty PVC rodent guard covers fitted.
liner and Butyl tanking liner will be fitted inside the
shuttering. Both will be clamped/supported at the top 7. Electric bulk head lights or LEDs will be fitted in the
of the hole, using scaffolding planks as a safe working cellar. They will be linked and a switch fitted at the head
platform, to keep the bags taut. of the cellar. A feed for connection to an existing ring
main will be linked from a socket to the cellar light switch
A geotextile base disk will be laid in the base of the liner, and all cabling will be routed in conduit underground. A
and a further reinforced PVC sleeve will be installed into fused spur may be fitted where applicable.
the liner.
8. The door is fitted onto the open half side of the cellar. It
3. A base slab of concrete, specified by the engineer, will be is set on a 25mm bed of mortar and the finished detail
poured into the bags and left to set. inside is haunched to leave a smooth finish.

4. The modules are lowered into the bag via supports and one 9. The door is tested for opening and closure.
man will be at the bottom setting out/fitting the modules
and step modules. The top ring is fitted just below finished 10. Thereafter the floor area around the cellar is
floor level and one half of the ring is covered by soffit reconstructed as directed and in accordance with the
boards, unless a round glass door is specified. order specification.

5. The ring/void outside the bag is then back filled with wet 11. The site is then cleared of waste and cleaned/washed
concrete and Strux fibre reinforcement (refer to Strux down as required.
engineering bulletin for Strux technical specification).
12. All protective coverings are removed and disposed of. The
6. The plastic ventilation pipes are fitted. One length of pipe sequence for point 5, 8, 9 differs for a round glass door.
is fitted down the centre column and one pipe is fitted
through a pre cast hole in the flat soffit board. Both pipes The Spiral Cellars team leader will fill in a job completion
are then directed to the nominated outside wall (In a fit form illustrating any differences to the pre order
only project, the pipes are already channelled beneath requirements, risk assessment variations, incidents/
floor level to this wall by the contractor). accidents, snags required, difficulties, incomplete items
or other. At stages through the construction process the
The pipes will rise up either on the inside or outside of the Project Manager will have visited the site. We will have also
wall with any joints being solvent welded. The pipe will requested that the Local Authority Building Inspector visits
exit the wall via a hole prepared with a 55mm core drill. the site to ensure approval of the construction method.

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A11 ORDERING &
INSTALLATION
TIMELINE

Fit Installation Stage Full Installation

Combination of Spiral Cellar package is Combination of Spiral Cellar package is

discussed and agreed, an estimate is issued. discussed and agreed, an estimate is issued.

If required Site Surveyor visits the property Site Surveyor visits the property to confirm the
to confirm the Spiral Cellar location access, Spiral Cellar location access, logistics and price.
logistics and price.

10% deposit is paid to place the order and secure an 10% deposit is paid to place the order and secure an
installation date. Lead times can be up to 8 weeks. installation date. Lead times can be up to 8 weeks.

Spiral Cellars instruct their engineers, structural Spiral Cellars instruct their engineers, structural
calculations are prepared and the building calculations are prepared and the building
regulations application is drafted. regulations application is drafted.

Shuttering is delivered to site along with the

confirmed site-specific excavation dimensions.

Contractors prepares the hole.

The excavation is completed. A Spiral Cellars Project

Manager visits site to access the excavation and
discuss the pending Spiral Cellars installation.

80% payment due 14 days before installation date. 80% payment due 14 days before installation date.

The Spiral Cellar Installation takes place in The Spiral Cellar Installation takes place
1 or 2 phases (dependant on site conditions in 1 or 2 phases (dependant on site conditions
and programme). and programme).

The After Sales Visit (scheduled for 6-8 weeks The After Sales Visit (scheduled for 6-8 weeks
post installation) takes place; additional extras post installation) takes place; additional extras
such as treads are fitted at this point. The final such as treads are fitted at this point. The final
10% payment is due. 10% payment is due.

5-year warranty is issued, which is effective from 5-year warranty is issued, which is effective
the date of practical completion. from the date of practical completion.

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A12 WARRANTY

All our fully–installed cellars come with a five

year warranty. If during the first five years a
cellar is found to be defective in any way, under
normal use and service, we guarantee to repair or
replace the cellar free of charge. Full information
can be found within our Terms and Conditions.

What if something goes wrong in the future?

At Spiral Cellars we don’t believe that our service finishes
once the cellar is built. We will always give free advice on
how to get the most out of the cellar, and should you have
concerns over its functionality, we will visit once again to
assess and remedy any problems.

What maintenance is necessary on my part?

Moving parts of doors might occasionally need oiling. The cellar
may also need vacuuming and vents checking from time to time.

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B
CONSTRUCTION
GUIDANCE FOR
CONTRACTORS

1 How to excavate the hole and install the steel shuttering rings................................... 30
2 How to install temporary propping............................................................................................ 32
3 How to prepare the hole with block & beam construction............................................. 33
4 How to install the ventilation pipes ........................................................................................... 36
5 Details of electrical supply required. ...................................................................................... 39
6 How the waterproof liner can be integrated with tanking systems........................... 40
7 How to reconstruct the concrete slab around the cellar................................................. 41
8 How to reconstruct the concrete slab around the cellar in a basement.................. 42
9 How to reconstruct the existing block and beam floor around the cellar................ 43
10 How to reconstruct a raft floor around the cellar............................................................... 44
11 How to reconstruct a timber suspended floor around the cellar................................ 45

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B1 HOW TO EXCAVATE THE HOLE
AND INSTALL THE STEEL
SHUTTERING RINGS
Where the ‘Fit only’ option for the installation of The Finished Floor Level (FFL) and Datum Grid
the Spiral Cellar has been selected, the contractor line must be provided within 3000mm of the
is required to prepare several elements on site cellar. This FFL must be established before the
prior to the installation of the cellar: hole for the cellar is dug.
1. Excavation of the hole for the Spiral Cellar and insertion 5. E
 stablish the proposed cellar location in accordance with
of steel shuttering rings. the site location plan. The levels must be taken from the
Finished Floor Level. Refer to our engineering calculations
2. Installation of temporary propping. Spiral Cellars will not supplied for the exact depth of excavation.
fit a cellar into an unsupported excavation.
6. M
 ark out excavation with chalk/spray paint to
3. Installation of ventilation pipes. required diameter.

4. Installation of electrical supply. 7. E

 xcavate down to 700mm (whilst using a mechanical
excavator it may not be possible to exactly shape the hole
below 1000mm deep, every effort should be made to do
so to accommodate the shuttering) see below.

Corrugated steel sheets

bolted as per manufacturer
specification

8. F
 ive pre–drilled steel panels bolt together to form a
complete ring of effective height of 750mm.

9. F
 ix together one complete shuttering ring using fixings
supplied in ALL of the holes in the shuttering. All bolts to
be installed with the heads facing INSIDE the shuttering,
and the nuts on the OUTSIDE against the earth.

10. L
 ower the shuttering into the excavation and prop under
the shuttering so that the top row of fixing holes are still
above. See below ground level.
Second row of corrugated
steel sheets bolted together as
per manufacturer specification

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 Do not install a concrete base into the excavated hole.

NOTE
Spiral Cellars will do this as part of our installation.
Do not excavate the hole until calculations have
been supplied.

11. Dig another 700mm, leaving some of the soil under the 19. B
 ackfill to the external side of the shuttering when
shuttering to support. complete, using a slurry mix.

12. Fix another complete ring and offer it to the top of the 20. I f there is groundwater
first ring, overlapping, and bolt together. present in the excavation,
it will be necessary for a
13. Lower down to the bottom of the excavation. 300mm diameter pipe to
See diagram below. be installed vertically down
the outside of the rings
Third row of corrugated steel
sheets bolted together as per
to 300mm below the full
manufacturer specification depth. This is to give width
access for a submersible
pump to remove water from
the excavation during the
construction.

21. T
 he top of shuttering should be set to the top of base
slab/block and beam level, or advised by Spiral Cellars. If
the excavation is through a timber suspended floor, then
the top of the steel shuttering is to be set at just under
the timber floor structure itself.
14. Fix another ring together.
22. D
 o not install a concrete base into the excavated hole.
15. Attach straps or ropes to the top of the shuttering Spiral Cellars will do this as part of our installation.
through the fixing holes.
An additional charge will be made if further excavation to the
16. Dig out the soil holding the shuttering in place. correct depth is required. This charge will be made without
prior notification to the client, as per our terms and conditions.
17. Lower the shuttering ensuring that it is
perpendicular (plumb). Milton Rings
An alternative to the steel shuttering panel earth support
18. Repeat steps 5–9, digging 700mm at a time until required system supplied by Spiral Cellars is to install precast concrete
depth is achieved. See diagram below. ‘Milton’ Rings (or similar supplier). The Milton Rings are not
supplied or installed by Spiral Cellars. The rings usually sit on
Forth row of corrugated steel
a concrete slab. Note that a 2400mm diameter ring x 500mm
sheets bolted together as per
manufacturer specification deep weighs approx 1.05 tonne.

The step irons need to be cut off. If this method is selected

please contact us for advice on the minimum internal
diameter of the rings — generally a 2400mm internal
diameter ring is required for Original Spiral Cellars and
2700mm internal diameter for White Spiral Cellars, but we
need to confirm the details for each particular job. Please
consider cost, delivery and plant required for Milton rings, in
addition to access issues on your site.

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B2 HOW TO INSTALL
TEMPORARY PROPPING

DIAGRAM 1 DIAGRAM 2

Any gaps between Corrugated steel sheets bolted together

shuttering and excavation as per manufacturer specification
Vertical timber spreader plate Prop Type 50011
to be filled with lean mix 100 x 100 section SWL = 15kN
concrete Vertical timber spreader plate
100 x 100 section Corrugated
1 steel sheets
3 x Prop Type 50011 5
at 60° angle

4 2

If an excavation is to be left for more than 7 days before the cellar Details of components 10/3” Corrugated steel sheets 0.9mm
is installed, it is necessary to prop the hole securely. 5 x 0.7500mm x 1300mm panels, numbered
1–5
The steel shuttering should be propped with 3 x 50011 Type
Props as per Diagram 2. Moment of resistance 0.64kNm

Moment of Inertia 4.23cm4

Working stress 143 N/mm2

Calculated moment M=0.35kNm

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B3 HOW TO PREPARE THE
HOLE WITH BLOCK &
BEAM CONSTRUCTION

To accommodate the cellar in a new build

scenario with a block and beam arrangement,
an aperture of 2400mm x 2400mm or
2600mm x 2600mm is required.
The best solution is to build a sleeper wall to support
the cut beam. The ‘box’ created in the B&B system
must be large enough to accommodate the shuttering
system, which is 2300mm or 2500mm diameter. The
shuttering is taken to the top of the beam level.

For structural integrity, the void between the shuttering

and the block work box needs to be filled. Ensure that
the temporary propping is installed before concrete
backfilled is started as per page 29.

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OPTION 1. DWARF WALL

1. Contractor to excavate the cellar hole to the depth and

diameter required by Spiral Cellars.

2. Contractor to construct the steel shuttering rings to the

depth and diameter required.

3. Contractor to then build 100mm block work layed flat

or use 215mm solid block work up to the underside of
the block and beam. This will form a square around the
cellar shuttering rings. See plan view of block and beam
box detail, diagram 2.

4. Back fill between the steel rings and the inside of the
block work to the top of the block and beam floor. Vent
pipes will also need to be placed in this area, diagram 1.

5. Sit the new block and beam floor on the block work
around the cellar.
Steel Shuttering rings
6. Lay the normal required damp proof membrane and
215mm blockwork or
insulation and then concrete to the top of the block and
100mm layed flat up to the
beam floor between the steel rings and the inside of the
underside of the B&B floor
block work.
Concrete backfill
Contractor to construct a footing around the cellar diameter
area (depth is subject to engineer’s calculations).

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OPTION 2

1. Contractor to pour a concrete slab. Top of slab to be

determined by Spiral Cellars structural engineers.

2. Contractor to construct the steel shuttering rings on

top of the slab, to the depth and diameter required.

3. Contractor to then build block work layed flat or use solid

block work up to the underside of the block and beam.
This will form a square around the cellar shuttering rings.
See plan view of block & beam box detail.

4. Back fill between the steel rings and the inside of the
block work to the top of the block and beam floor. Vent
pipes will also need to be placed in this area.
See diagram above.

5. Sit the new block and beam floor on the block work
around the cellar.

6. Lay the normal required damp proof Steel Shuttering rings

membrane,insulation and then concrete to the top of
the block and beam floor between the steel rings and Blockwork up to the
the inside of the block work. underside of the B&B floor

Concrete backfill

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B4 HOW TO INSTALL THE
VENTILATION PIPES

The pipes can be fed through the cavity in a new build • To enable the slab to be poured prior to the cellar
construction and exit the wall with rodent grill. Where they installation a soft box, 400mm x 400mm plywood, should
cannot be fed through the cavity, pipes will be directed to the be fitted to the edge of the shuttering.
outside wall, and both feed up outside the wall. The differential
height of the vent pipes causes warm air to be sucked out • The ventilation pipes should temporarily terminate within
through the top pipe and hence cold air flows in through the the soft box, allowing the slab to be poured up to the
bottom pipe displacing the warm air. The positioning of the shuttering and soft box. Once the cellar is installed the
vent pipes is crucial to ensure an efficient cellar. ventilation pipes will be run from the soft box into the
cellar by the Spiral Cellars’ Installation team.
There are two ventilation pipes required to
enter the cellar, which will run within the floor • The run of pipes should be no more than 5000mm
if possible, with minimal bends to ensure the cellar
construction or below a block & beam floor. performs efficiently.
• The size of the UPVC plastic vent pipes required are 50mm
ID (56mm OD) fitted with long radius bends to •B
 oth pipes to be run parallel,
gain a greater flow of air to and from the in tandem with a 50mm gap
cellar. All joints to be solvent welded between the two pipes.
using Osma solvent weld. The fewer the
number of bends, the better the flow •O
 ne pipe is nominated as the
of air. Avoid 90º bends. warm pipe, the other as the
cold pipe — as shown in the
diagram opposite.

•B
 oth pipes will be set in a channel
cut out of the floor in a solid base
or below the block & beam floor.
Refer to the Under Floor Heating
details on page 16.

WITHIN CAVITY WALL

• The pipes should now be extended

up within new cavity wall and turned
through 90° to exit out flush with the
external wall face. Lower vent to exit
at 525mm above external ground
level, upper vent to be 2025mm
above external ground level.
NOTE

Do not run the pipes across or into the area where

the proposed door opening is planned. If necessary
make pipe bends around the cellar.

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BLOCK & BEAM

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B4 HOW TO INSTALL THE
VENTILATION PIPES
Before the cellar is installed, access should

NOTE
be created to allow the ventilation pipes
to be fed through the shuttering (using a
core drill piece suitable for cutting steel) to
create two openings for each pipe.

EXTERNAL

• Using a dry 60mm diamond core bit, create holes to allow

each pipe to exit through to the outside of the North or
shaded East facing wall.

• The cold air vent pipe will then bend up the outside wall
to a height of 525mm from ground level to be fixed to the
wall with pipe brackets.

• The top of the pipe will require a 90° bend with a rodent
grill fitted.

• The warm air vent pipe will then bend up the outside wall
to a height of 2025mm from ground level to be fixed to
the wall with pipe brackets.

• The top of the pipe will require a 90° bend with a rodent
grill fitted.

• Use a mastic waterproof seal around the pipes when they

exit through the wall.

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 B5 DETAILS OF ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY REQUIRED

A 5Amp supply is to be made available on the nearest

wall, with sufficient lengths of the appropriate cables
First fix of electrics - Framed door / Concealed door to reach the cellar position. These electrical feeds
Contractor provides cables
to the cellar will need to be installed within the floor
3 gang switch in line
construction in conduit with no junctions.
of sight of Cellar
Cat5 cable to run in 20mm conduit
1.5mm T&E
Supply from FCU to
from switch position to cellar A switch for the light and, if necessary, a rocker
switch position
switch for the motorised door will be required. Spiral
On ring main-
FCU with 5 amp fuse Cellars will supply standard switches, but these can be
changed by the client’s electrician as required.

See electrics section (page 85) at the end of this

4 core flex cable
to run in 20mm
manual for wiring of lights, and motorised doors.
conduit from
switch position
to cellar

First fix of Electrics - Frameless door

Spiral Cellars provide power and control cables

3 gang switch in line

of sight of Cellar
Control line cable to run in 20mm
conduit from switch position to Cellar

On ring main-
FCU with 5 amp fuse

Power cable to
run in 50mm
conduit from
FCU to Cellar

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B6 HOW THE WATERPROOF
LINER CAN BE INTEGRATED
WITH TANKING SYSTEMS

In new build scenarios the Butyl liner of the cellar can be

supplied with a collar which should be integrated into the
tanking membrane by the contractor or specialist installer.

In basements the Butyl liner will always be supplied with a

collar which must be integrated into the tanking membrane
by the contractor or specialist installer.

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B7 HOW TO RECONSTRUCT
THE CONCRETE SLAB
AROUND THE CELLAR

DPM (damp-proof
membrane)

The steel shuttering installed by the contractor will need to Once the cellar has been installed, Spiral Cellars will pour a
be trimmed to either the top of the proposed concrete slab concrete slab or screed over the top of the cellar to meet the
or screed, depending on your schedule of works and at what edge of the concrete slab or screed layed by the contractor. If
stage the cellar is due to be installed. the contractor has not completed either the slab or screed at
the time of install, then the contractor can pour their screed all
the way up to the edge of the door concrete haunching box.

This should be discussed with your Spiral Cellars

Project Manager.

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B8 HOW TO RECONSTRUCT THE
CONCRETE SLAB AROUND
THE CELLAR IN A BASEMENT

Installations in basements can be subject to a high

water table. In this scenario the cellar must be installed

NOTE
before the screed is completed around the
The steel shuttering installed by the contractor door, allowing the butyl liner collar to be
will need to be trimmed to the top of the proposed connected to the tanking system by the
concrete slab. contractor or specialist installer.

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 B9 HOW TO RECONSTRUCT THE
EXISTING BLOCK AND BEAM
FLOOR AROUND THE CELLAR

This detail is only to be completed by Spiral Cellars.

This is the detail for the retrospective installation of a

cellar into an existing block and beam construction.
In most situations, the existing floor can be supported on top
of a concrete foundation cast at the top of the ring.

FFL FFL
Screed PVC Sleeve
Insulation Butyl Liner with collar
Block&Beam floor PVC liner

Concrete Blockwork
Footing Spiral Cellar precast
Reinforced top rings
Concrete Ring Spiral Cellar door
Soil
Spiral Cellar
precast Modules
Shuttering

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B10 HOW TO RECONSTRUCT
A RAFT FLOOR AROUND
THE CELLAR

A raft slab above the cellar should be kept

independent to avoid potential movement if
shrinkage occurs.
Also, in very small buildings there is a risk that the whole
above ground structure can be lifted and care should be
taken to divide the cellar ring from the concrete slab with a
compressible material.

Screed

Raft

DPM (damp-proof
membrane)

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B11 HOW TO RECONSTRUCT A
TIMBER SUSPENDED FLOOR
AROUND THE CELLAR

The steel shuttering installed by the contractor

will need to be trimmed to the underside of the
timber joists.
Once the Spiral Cellar has been installed, the contractor will
need to construct the suspended timber floor.

Suspended timber flooring should be laid once the concreting

around the cellar has fully dried out. Timing for this may vary,
according to local site/climate conditions.

The timber joists will need to be trimmed around the door

concrete haunching box. The joists must be supported by
using timber floor hangers, double trimmed and bolted on the
longest length.

The thickness of the joists passing over the closed section of

the cellar will be determined by the overall finished floor depth
(taken from joist to finished floor level). Please discuss this
with your Spiral Cellars Project Manager prior to installation.

Once the joists have been installed and fixed correctly, the
timber floor planks can be laid.

*NB : Joist Hangers must be used.

Large Timber Joist
Concrete
Timber Nogging
FFL Smaller Timber Joist Doubled Up
Spiral Cellar door

Spiral Cellar precast

top rings

Soil / Concrete
Spiral Cellar
precast Modules
Shuttering

PVC Sleeve
Butyl Liner with collar
PVC liner

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DOOR DETAILS

1 Standard.................................................................................................................................................. 50
2 Reinforced for garages..................................................................................................................... 54
3 Concealed (timber)............................................................................................................................. 58
4 Concealed (standard tiles).............................................................................................................. 62
5 Concealed (heavy tiles).................................................................................................................... 66
6 Rectangular glass................................................................................................................................ 70
7 Half round glass................................................................................................................................... 74
8 Round glass............................................................................................................................................ 78
9 Retractable round glass................................................................................................................... 82

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DOOR STYLE DIMENSIONS RECESSED DEPTH OF RECESS OPENING MECHANISM PAGE

Standard Door Timber L: 1500mm No N/A Manual - gas strut arm 48

W: 900mm
H: 50mm

Reinforced Door Timber L: 1500mm No N/A Manual - gas strut arm 52

W: 900mm
H: 50mm

Concealed Door Timber L: 1500mm Yes 18mm for timber, Motorised 56

W: 900mm laminate and
H: 68mm engineered wood
floors

Standard L: 1500mm Yes 17mm for tiles up Motorised 60

Tiles W: 900mm to 12mm thick
H: 56mm

Heavy L: 1500mm Yes 25mm for tiles up Motorised 64

Tiles W: 900mm to 20mm thick
H: 70mm

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DOOR STYLE DIMENSIONS RECESSED DEPTH OF RECESS OPENING MECHANISM PAGE

Rectangular Glass L: 1584mm No N/A Motorised 68

Door W: 892mm

Half Round Door Glass Original: No N/A Motorised 72

L: 1460mm
W: 892mm

White:
L: 1584mm
W: 892mm

Hinged Round Glass Original: No N/A Motorised 76

Door L: 1460mm
W: 892mm

White:
L: 1584mm
W: 892mm

Retractable Glass L: 1826mm No N/A Motorised 80

Round Door

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C1 STANDARD DOOR

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WHITE SPIRAL CELLAR

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Laying flooring around a Standard Door
1. The flooring is to be set parallel to the door.

2. Flooring should be laid once the screed has fully dried

out. Timing for this may vary, according to local site/
climate conditions.

3. When laying your flooring, please ensure that the floor is

level with the top of the frame.

4. Carpet up to 10mm thick can be laid over the four

panelled wooden standard door, in the same manner
that the carpet is fitted to the floorboards.

5. If required, a slim metal or timber bead can be fitted

to keep the carpet edge in place and prevent fraying.
Alternatively it can be loose–laid and covered with a rug.

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ORIGINAL SPIRAL CELLAR WHITE SPIRAL CELLAR

FRAME

Length 1500mm 1500mm

Width 900mm 900mm

Height 50mm 50mm

(from underside of frame

to top of hinge block)

Internal opening 1400mm x 800mm 1400mm x 800mm

Materials Stainless steel, satin finish Stainless steel, satin finish

DOOR

Recess None None

Materials of door and Pine timber door with four 18mm plywood panels, finished with two layers of 30%
pan polyurethane lacquer

Hinges 3 butt hinges set 3mm above the frame

Lifting mechanism A manual gas strut arm (820N) is fixed from the stainless steel back plate to the
centre steel trim of the door

Handle 75mm x 75mm Squash court handle finished in brushed stainless steel

Locking mechanism 5 lever mortice lock supplied, BS rated

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C1 HOW TO PROTECT THE
CELLAR AND DOOR
POST-INSTALLATION

• The door must be propped open underneath a protection • The door should remain protected until the After Sales
box for approximately 6 weeks to allow the cellar to dry out. Visit is complete. We will require the client or contractor
to sign to confirm the condition of the door.
• The door protection sheet must not be removed at any time.
• Approximately 6–8 weeks after the completion of the
• The timber protection box over the door may only be cellar or when all building works are complete, we will
removed when laying the finished floor material. Once carry out an After Sales Visit. The cellar will be checked
the floor material has been completed the protection box in terms of its performance; (humidity and temperature
must be re-positioned back over the door. levels). Any extras such as step coverings will be fitted if
these have been ordered. Then once signed off, the cellar
• Contractors must not store any materials, substances or will be ready to stock.
tools on top of the protection box.
• If there are any doubts concerning the installation
• Do not stand or sit on the protection box. procedure and requirements you should contact your
Project Manager for technical guidance, or to arrange a
• Do not allow rubbish and site debris to fall into the cellar site meeting.
— this increases the risk of the cellar being damaged.
• To prevent damage, due care and attention to the area
• If there is under floor heating in the same room, then around the door must be given.
no under floor heating pipes or matting are to be laid
within the ‘circular area of excavation plus 300mm all • Failure to adhere to the above instructions can lead to
round’. Vent pipes are to be fully wrapped and insulated damage of the door/mechanism and can incur further costs.
if shallow, or may have to run under the slab. No other
services such as hot water pipes are to run across the
cellar area or vent pipe run.

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C2 REINFORCED DOOR

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FRAME

Length 1500mm 1500mm

Width 900mm 900mm

Height 50mm 50mm

(from underside of the

frame to top of hinge
block)

Internal opening 1400mm x 800mm 1400mm x 800mm

Materials Stainless steel, satin finish Stainless steel, satin finish

DOOR

Recess None None

Reinforcement 3 x steel reinforcement bars fitted to the underside of the door. Designed to take the
load of a vehicle

Materials of door/ Door Pine timber doors with four 18mm plywood panels, finished with two layers of 30%
pan polyurethane lacquer

Hinges 3 butt hinges set 3mm above the frame

Lifting mechanism A manual gas strut arm (1200N) is fixed from the stainless steel back plate to the
centre steel trim of the door

Handle 75mm x 75mm Squash court handles finished in brushed stainless steel

Locking mechanism 5 lever mortice lock supplied, BS rated

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C2 POST-INSTALLATION:
REINFORCED
DOOR (GARAGE)

Concrete / Screed
Adjustable Back Plate
50mm x 50mm S/S Frame
Spacer Plate
Hinge Tie bar for Fixing Frame
Trapdoor S/S Frame

900mm

50mm x 50mm Reinforcement bar

Reinforced Trap Door for Garages Datasheet

Laying flooring around a reinforced door

1. Ensure the concrete/screed is finished level with top of 5. Contractors must not store any materials, substances or
the stainless steel frame. tools on top of the protection box.

2. Protect the timber door and frame before concreting/ 6. Do not stand or sit on the protection box.
screeding around the door.
7. To prevent damage, due care and attention to the area
3. The door protection sheet must not be removed at any time. around the door must be given.

4. The timber protection box over the door may only be 8. Failure to adhere to the above instructions can lead to
removed when laying the finished floor material. Once damage of the door/mechanism and can incur further costs.
the floor material has been completed the protection
box must be re–positioned back over the door.

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C2 HOW TO PROTECT THE
CELLAR AND DOOR
POST-INSTALLATION

• The door must be propped open underneath a protection • The door should remain protected until the After Sales
box for approximately 6 weeks to allow the cellar to dry out. Visit is complete. We will require the client or contractor
to sign to confirm the condition of the door.
• The door protection sheet must not be removed at any time.
• Approximately 6–8 weeks after the completion of the
• The timber protection box over the door may only be cellar or when all building works are complete, we will
removed when laying the finished floor material. Once carry out an After Sales Visit. The cellar will be checked
the floor material has been completed the protection box in terms of its performance; (humidity and temperature
must be re-positioned back over the door. levels). Any extras such as step coverings will be fitted if
these have been ordered. Then once signed off, the cellar
• Contractors must not store any materials, substances or will be ready to stock.
tools on top of the protection box.
• If there are any doubts concerning the installation
• Do not stand or sit on the protection box. procedure and requirements you should contact your
Project Manager for technical guidance, or to arrange a
• Do not allow rubbish and site debris to fall into the cellar site meeting.
— this increases the risk of the cellar being damaged.
• To prevent damage, due care and attention to the area
• If there is under floor heating in the same room, then around the door must be given.
no under floor heating pipes or matting are to be laid
within the ‘circular area of excavation plus 300mm all • Failure to adhere to the above instructions can lead to
round’. Vent pipes are to be fully wrapped and insulated damage of the door/mechanism and can incur further costs.
if shallow, or may have to run under the slab. No other
services such as hot water pipes are to run across the
cellar area or vent pipe run.

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C3 CONCEALED DOOR
(TIMBER)

Suitable for installations with timber, engineered timber

or laminates and carpet flooring

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FRAME

Length 1500mm 1500mm

Width 900mm 900mm

Height 68mm 68mm

(from underside of frame

to top of hinge block)

Internal opening 1400mm x 800mm 1400mm x 800mm

Materials Stainless steel, satin finish Stainless steel, satin finish

DOOR

Recess 18mm recess designed for timber, laminate and engineered wood floors

Spiral Cellars will set the hinges of the door to the FFL agreed during installation

Materials of door and Pine timber doors with four 18mm plywood panels, finished with two layers of 30%
pan polyurethane lacquer

Hinges 3 butt hinges set 18mm above the top of the stainless steel frame

Lifting mechanism Linak actuator motor 24V with a thrust of up to 2000N

Motor is fixed to a stainless steel back plate, onto top rings of cellar, and connected to a
control box which sits within a top cellar module. Arm of motor is fixed through two holes
to centre steel trim of door. Two recessed hex head machine screws hold the arm in place.
Removal of these two screws (from the topside of door) will release the motor arm in
case of failure

A manual gas strut arm is also fixed from stainless steel back plate to centre steel trim
of door. Door takes approximately 30 seconds to open to 85° maximum Duty cycle: 2
minutes continuous use followed by 18 idle minutes

Ambient operating temperature of motor: from 5ºC to 40ºC

Motor has protection class IPX5

Motor approved to: EN 60601

Operational safety Emergency door release switch inside the cellar

features

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C3 LAYING FLOORING:
CONCEALED DOOR

INSTALLATION
Laying Flooring Around a Concealed Door Fitting Carpet onto a Recessed Concealed Door,
with an Edge Bead
The floor is to be set parallel to the door. Flooring should be
laid once the screed has fully dried out. Timing for this may If required a timber or metal edge bead can be fitted. The
vary, according to local site/climate conditions. When laying hinges are set at 18mm higher than the door, with finished
timber floor, please ensure that the timber is level with the floor level (FFL) set to the top of the hinges.
top of the hinges. The flooring must not be higher than the
hinge, as this will cause the door to bind on the hinge–side Fitting Instructions:
when opened back to 85°.
• Check the thickness of underlay and carpet to determine
To ensure that the gap between the timber on the door and the correct build up from the door to top of hinge — this
the timber flooring laid on the screed is as tight as possible, will determine the thickness of the bead.
the timber flooring will need to be rebated over the stainless
steel frame and around the door hinges (as shown in the • Fit the timber outer edge level bead to the top of the
diagram). A cut out should be made for the hinges. The hinges and around the frame of the door.
flooring behind the hinges on the frame side will need a
chamfered edge to prevent the door from binding. • Ensure an adequate gap is left around all four sides of the
door, to allow it to open cleanly.
When affixing the flooring to the top of the recessed door, it
can either be glued or secret nailed. • Check door operation throughout the works.

The door can be left with the edge of the flooring visible and
stained when the door is in the open position or you can picture
frame the timber floor if you prefer.

Timber flooring
Cut out around hinge

Hinge. Flush with flooring Wood screw

FFL 8 Trap door

Gap to prevent binding
18

Timber flooring
Notched over Frame

Machine screw

Threaded adjustment plate

S/S 50x50mm Frame

Tie bar for fixing frame

Concrete/Screed

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C3 HOW TO PROTECT THE
CELLAR AND DOOR
POST-INSTALLATION

• The door must be propped open underneath a protection • The door should remain protected until the After Sales
box for approximately 6 weeks to allow the cellar to dry out. Visit is complete. We will require the client or contractor
to sign to confirm the condition of the door.
• The door protection sheet must not be removed at any time.
• Approximately 6–8 weeks after the completion of the
• The timber protection box over the door may only be cellar or when all building works are complete, we will
removed when laying the finished floor material. Once carry out an After Sales Visit. The cellar will be checked
the floor material has been completed the protection box in terms of its performance; (humidity and temperature
must be re-positioned back over the door. levels). Any extras such as step coverings will be fitted if
these have been ordered. Then once signed off, the cellar
• Contractors must not store any materials, substances or will be ready to stock.
tools on top of the protection box.
• If there are any doubts concerning the installation
• Do not stand or sit on the protection box. procedure and requirements you should contact your
Project Manager for technical guidance, or to arrange a
• Do not allow rubbish and site debris to fall into the cellar site meeting.
— this increases the risk of the cellar being damaged.
• To prevent damage, due care and attention to the area
• If there is under floor heating in the same room, then around the door must be given.
no under floor heating pipes or matting are to be laid
within the ‘circular area of excavation plus 300mm all • Failure to adhere to the above instructions can lead to
round’. Vent pipes are to be fully wrapped and insulated damage of the door/mechanism and can incur further costs.
if shallow, or may have to run under the slab. No other
services such as hot water pipes are to run across the
cellar area or vent pipe run.

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C4 CONCEALED DOOR
(STANDARD TILES)

Suitable for installations with tiled flooring up to 12mm thick

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FRAME

Length 1500mm 1500mm

Width 900mm 900mm

Height 56mm 56mm

(from underside
of frame to top of
hinge block)

Internal opening 1420mm x 820mm 1420mm x 820mm

Materials Stainless steel, satin finish Stainless steel, satin finish

DOOR

Recess 17mm recess designed for up to 12mm tiles, plus adhesive

Tiles should be laid inside the frame of the door panel, and up to the internal edge of the outer frame.
A cut out should be made around the hinges and tiles to be laid to the level of the top of the hinge

Spiral Cellars will set the hinges of the door to the FFL given during the installation

Materials of Reinforced sheet metal

door / door pan
Stainless steel

Hinges 2 hinge plates set level with top of frame, 60mm deep

16mm bronze pivot pin inserted through the hinge plate

Weight 90 kg approx

Lifting Linak actuator motor 24V with a thrust of up to 2000N

mechanism
Motor is fixed to a stainless steel back plate, onto top rings of cellar, and connected to a control box
which sits within a top cellar module. Arm of motor is fixed through two holes to centre steel trim of door.
Two recessed hex head machine screws hold the arm in place. Removal of these two screws (from the
topside of door) will release the motor arm in case of failure

A manual gas strut arm is also fixed from stainless steel back plate to centre steel trim of door. Door
takes approximately 30 seconds to open to 85° maximum

Duty cycle: 2 minutes continuous use followed by 18 idle minutes

Ambient operating temperature of motor: from 5ºC to 40ºC

Motor has protection class IPX5

Motor approved to: EN 60601-1/UL 60601-1 in connection with CB8, CB12, CB14, CB18 AND CBJ

Locking A retractive switch and key operated isolation switch are located in line of sight of the cellar
mechanism

Operational Emergency door release switch inside the cellar

safety features

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CONCEALED DOOR

FLOORING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Flooring should be laid once the screed has fully dried 8. There are two options regarding the finishing of the
out. Timings for this may vary according to local site/ door tile edge around the door frame:
climate conditions.
Floor finish to be left with cut edge on show internally
2. The door will be set to the confirmed finish floor level. when door is open. The cut edge can be polished and
stained to match if necessary. This option gives the door
3. Please ensure the flooring is set parallel to the cellar a more discreet look when in the closed position. Keep
door. Spiral Cellar’s Project Manager will set the door in mind the door is only open for a very short period of
parallel to the confirmed grid line. time during it’s lifetime.

4. When laying the flooring, please ensure that the top of A tile beading edge or similar can be installed to the edge
the floor finish is level with the top of the door hinges. of the floor finish to hide the cut floor finish edge. Please
This includes the flooring laid inside the door tray. ensure an adequate gap is left between the tile bead and
door trim to prevent the two catching when the door is
5. A flexible tile adhesive should be used when laying the opening and closing.
floor finish in the door tray and Ditra matting.
The floor finish inside the door tray can be finished up against the
6. Please ensure that the hex head machine screws are door trim and level with the door hinges.
left exposed on the top of the cellar door and are not

IMPORTANT
covered by the tiles or grout. These bolts are required to
access the cellar in the event of a motor failure.
Please ensure that the motor fixing bolts are left exposed
7. The floor finish around the outside of the door frame will level with the top of the door, and are not covered by the
need to be finished in line with the internal edge of the tiles or grout. These bolts are required to access the cellar
door frame. The floor finish may need to be rebated to in the event of a motor failure.
pass over the frame edge depending on the overall floor
finish thickness.

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C4 HOW TO PROTECT THE
CELLAR AND DOOR
POST-INSTALLATION

• The door must be propped open underneath a protection • The door should remain protected until the After Sales
box for approximately 6 weeks to allow the cellar to dry out. Visit is complete. We will require the client or contractor
to sign to confirm the condition of the door.
• The door protection sheet must not be removed at any time.
• Approximately 6–8 weeks after the completion of the
• The timber protection box over the door may only be cellar or when all building works are complete, we will
removed when laying the finished floor material. Once carry out an After Sales Visit. The cellar will be checked
the floor material has been completed the protection box in terms of its performance; (humidity and temperature
must be re-positioned back over the door. levels). Any extras such as step coverings will be fitted if
these have been ordered. Then once signed off, the cellar
• Contractors must not store any materials, substances or will be ready to stock.
tools on top of the protection box.
• If there are any doubts concerning the installation
• Do not stand or sit on the protection box. procedure and requirements you should contact your
Project Manager for technical guidance, or to arrange a
• Do not allow rubbish and site debris to fall into the cellar site meeting.
— this increases the risk of the cellar being damaged.
• To prevent damage, due care and attention to the area
• If there is under floor heating in the same room, then around the door must be given.
no under floor heating pipes or matting are to be laid
within the ‘circular area of excavation plus 300mm all • Failure to adhere to the above instructions can lead to
round’. Vent pipes are to be fully wrapped and insulated damage of the door/mechanism and can incur further costs.
if shallow, or may have to run under the slab. No other
services such as hot water pipes are to run across the
cellar area or vent pipe run.

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C5 CONCEALED DOOR
(HEAVY TILES)
Suitable for installations with tiles between 12mm and 20mm

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FRAME

Length 1500mm 1500mm

Width 900mm 900mm

Height 70mm 70mm

(from underside
of frame to top of
hinge block)

Internal opening 1360mm x 760mm 1360mm x 760mm

Materials Stainless steel, satin finish to 240 grit Stainless steel, satin finish to 240 grit

DOOR

Recess 25mm recess designed for up to 20mm tiles plus adhesive

Tiles should be laid inside the frame of the door panel and up to the internal edge of the outer frame. A
cut out should be made around the hinges and tiles to be laid to the level of the top of the hinge
Spiral Cellars will set the hinges of the door to the FFL given during the installation

Materials of door Reinforced sheet metal

/ door pan
Stainless steel

Hinges 2x hinge plates set 2–3mm higher than the top of frame
16mm bronze pivot pin inserted through the hinge plate
From outside of stainless steel trim to back edge of hinge block = 70mm

Weight 190 kg approx

Lifting Linak actuator motor 24V with a thrust of up to 2000N Door takes approximately 30 seconds to open to
mechanism 85° maximum
Motor is fixed to a stainless steel back plate onto the top
rings of cellar and connected to a control box, which sits Duty cycle: 2 minutes continuous use followed by
within a top cellar module 18 idle minutes
Arm of motor is fixed through two holes to the centre Ambient operating temperature of motor: from
steel trim of door. 4x recessed hex head machine screws 5ºC to 40ºC
hold the arm in place. Removal of these two screws
Motor has protection class IPX5
(from the topside of door) will release the motor arm in
case of failure Motor approved to: EN 60601-1/UL 60601-1
in connection with CB8, CB12, CB14, CB18 and
A manual gas strut arm is also fixed from stainless steel
CBJ
back plate to centre steel trim of door

Locking A retractive switch and key operated isolation switch are located in line of sight of the cellar
mechanism

Operational Emergency door release switch inside the cellar

safety features

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C5 LAYING FLOORING:
CONCEALED DOOR FOR
12mm-20mm TILES

1. The floor is to be set parallel to the door.

Clients/Contractors flooring

2. Flooring should be laid once the screed has fully dried

out. Timing for this may vary, according to local site/
climate conditions.

3. When laying a tiled floor, please ensure that the tiles are
level with the top of the hinges. A flexible tile adhesive
should be used inside the door tray and Ditra matting.

4. Please ensure that the hex head machine screws are left
Door frame
exposed on the top of the door and are not covered by
the tiles or grout. These bolts are required to access the
cellar in the event of a motor failure.

Flooring
Hinge block
Tile to edge
of frame

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C5 HOW TO PROTECT THE
CELLAR AND DOOR
POST-INSTALLATION

• The door must be propped open underneath a protection • The door should remain protected until the After Sales
box for approximately 6 weeks to allow the cellar to dry out. Visit is complete. We will require the client or contractor
to sign to confirm the condition of the door.
• The door protection sheet must not be removed at any time.
• Approximately 6–8 weeks after the completion of the
• The timber protection box over the door may only be cellar or when all building works are complete, we will
removed when laying the finished floor material. Once carry out an After Sales Visit. The cellar will be checked
the floor material has been completed the protection box in terms of its performance; (humidity and temperature
must be re-positioned back over the door. levels). Any extras such as step coverings will be fitted if
these have been ordered. Then once signed off, the cellar
• Contractors must not store any materials, substances or will be ready to stock.
tools on top of the protection box.
• If there are any doubts concerning the installation
• Do not stand or sit on the protection box. procedure and requirements you should contact your
Project Manager for technical guidance, or to arrange a
• Do not allow rubbish and site debris to fall into the cellar site meeting.
— this increases the risk of the cellar being damaged.
• To prevent damage, due care and attention to the area
• If there is under floor heating in the same room, then around the door must be given.
no under floor heating pipes or matting are to be laid
within the ‘circular area of excavation plus 300mm all • Failure to adhere to the above instructions can lead to
round’. Vent pipes are to be fully wrapped and insulated damage of the door/mechanism and can incur further costs.
if shallow, or may have to run under the slab. No other
services such as hot water pipes are to run across the
cellar area or vent pipe run.

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C6 RECTANGULAR GLASS
DOOR

Original and White Spiral Cellar Dimensions

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FRAME

External frame length 1584mm 1584mm

External frame width 892mm 892mm

Frame dimensions 50mm x 50mm x 5mm 50mm x 50mm x 5mm

Materials Stainless steel angle satin finish to 240 grit Stainless steel angle satin finish to 240 grit

DOOR

Glass specification 1 layer of 10mm toughened glass

2 layers of 8mm strengthened glass
2 layers of 1.5mm EVA laminate between panels
Door U value is approx 5.3 - 5.6 W/m²k
Total glass thickness 29mm
All edges ground and polished.

External Door Length 1564mm 1564mm

External Door Width 872mm 872mm

Hinges Internal bespoke silver anodised aluminium hinges

Weight:
Individual glass 98.5 kgs 98.5 kgs
door panel
Complete assembled 158.5 kgs 158.5 kgs
unit

Lifting mechanism Actuator motor 24V with a thrust of up to 5000N

Actuator motor is fixed to a mild steel back plate, which is connected to the door frame. The
control box for the actuator motor sits within a top cellar module
Arm of motor is fixed directly to the door hinge. 4x recessed hex head machine screws connect
the hinges to the glass opening panel. Removal of these four screws (from the topside of the glass
panel) will enable the glass panel to be lifted manually. It is recommended that the removal of the
hinge from the glass panel is only to be carried out by a Spiral Cellars member of staff
Door takes approximately 20 seconds to open to 85° maximum
Duty cycle: 2 minutes continuous use followed by 18 idle minutes
Ambient operating temperature of motor: from –25ºC to 65ºC
Motor has protection class IP66
Motor approved to: EN 606011/UL 606011 in connection with CB8, CB12, CB14, CB18 and CBJ
Door is operated by switch on the nearest wall in line of sight of the cellar

Operational safety A retractive switch and key operated isolation switch are located in line of sight of the cellar. Key
features operated isolation switch is provided. Emergency door release switch inside the cellar

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C6 LAYING FLOORING:
GLASS DOOR

1. The floor is to be set parallel to the door.

2. Flooring should be laid once the screed has fully dried

out. Timing for this may vary according to local site/
climate conditions.

3. Flooring to be finished flush with the top of the frame.

The flooring MUST NOT finish below or above the
frame height.

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C6 HOW TO PROTECT THE
CELLAR AND DOOR
POST-INSTALLATION

• The door must be propped open underneath a protection • The door should remain protected until the After Sales
box for approximately 6 weeks to allow the cellar to dry out. Visit is complete. We will require the client or contractor
to sign to confirm the condition of the door.
• The door protection sheet must not be removed at any time.
• Approximately 6–8 weeks after the completion of the
• The timber protection box over the door may only be cellar or when all building works are complete, we will
removed when laying the finished floor material. Once carry out an After Sales Visit. The cellar will be checked
the floor material has been completed the protection box in terms of its performance; (humidity and temperature
must be re-positioned back over the door. levels). Any extras such as step coverings will be fitted if
these have been ordered. Then once signed off, the cellar
• Contractors must not store any materials, substances or will be ready to stock.
tools on top of the protection box.
• If there are any doubts concerning the installation
• Do not stand or sit on the protection box. procedure and requirements you should contact your
Project Manager for technical guidance, or to arrange a
• Do not allow rubbish and site debris to fall into the cellar site meeting.
— this increases the risk of the cellar being damaged.
• To prevent damage, due care and attention to the area
• If there is under floor heating in the same room, then around the door must be given.
no under floor heating pipes or matting are to be laid
within the ‘circular area of excavation plus 300mm all • Failure to adhere to the above instructions can lead to
round’. Vent pipes are to be fully wrapped and insulated damage of the door/mechanism and can incur further costs.
if shallow, or may have to run under the slab. No other
services such as hot water pipes are to run across the • Only Spiral Cellars Staff are permitted to enter the cellar
cellar area or vent pipe run. whilst the door is still protected.

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GLASS DOOR

Original Spiral Cellar setting out drawing

White Spiral Cellar setting out drawing

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 ORIGINAL SPIRAL CELLAR WHITE SPIRAL CELLAR
FRAME

External frame 1460mm 1584mm

diameter

External frame radius 892mm 892mm

Frame dimensions 50mm x 50mm x 5mm 50mm x 50mm x 5mm

Materials Stainless steel angle satin finish to 240 grit Stainless steel angle satin finish to 240 grit

DOOR

Glass specification 1 layer of 10mm toughened glass

2 layers of 8mm strengthened glass
2 layers of 1.5mm EVA laminate between panels
Total glass thickness 29mm
All edges ground and polished.

External Door Length 1440mm 1564mm

External Door Width 872mm 872mm

Hinges Internal bespoke silver anodised aluminium hinge

Weight:
Individual glass 68 kgs 78 kgs
door panel
Complete assembled 128 kgs 138 kgs
unit

Lifting mechanism Actuator motor 24V with a thrust of up to 5000N

Actuator motor is fixed to a mild steel back plate, which is connected to the door frame. The
control box for the actuator motor sits within a top cellar module.
Arm of motor is fixed directly to the door hinges. 4x recessed hex head machine screws connect
the hinges to the glass opening panel. Removal of these four screws (from the topside of the
glass panel) will enable the glass panel to be lifted manually. It is recommended that the removal
of the hinges from the glass panel is only to be carried out by a Spiral Cellars member of staff.
Door takes approximately 20 seconds to open to 85° maximum
Duty cycle: 2 minutes continuous use followed by 18 idle minutes
Ambient operating temperature of motor: from –25ºC to 65ºC
Motor has protection class IP66
Motor approved to: EN 606011/UL 606011 in connection with CB8, CB12, CB14, CB18 and CBJ
Door is operated by switch on the nearest wall in line of sight of the cellar

Operational safety A retractive switch and key operated isolation switch are located in line of sight of the cellar. Key
features operated isolation switch is provided. Emergency door release switch inside the cellar

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HALF-ROUND GLASS DOOR

INSTALLATION
1. The floor is to be set parallel to the door.

2. Flooring should be laid once the screed has fully dried

out. Timing for this may vary according to local site/
climate conditions.

3. Flooring to be finished flush with the top of the frame. The

flooring must not finish below or above the frame height.

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C7 HOW TO PROTECT THE
CELLAR AND DOOR
POST-INSTALLATION

• The door must be propped open underneath a protection • The door should remain protected until the After Sales
box for approximately 6 weeks to allow the cellar to dry out. Visit is complete. We will require the client or contractor
to sign to confirm the condition of the door.
• The door protection sheet must not be removed at any time.
• Approximately 6–8 weeks after the completion of the
• The timber protection box over the door may only be cellar or when all building works are complete, we will
removed when laying the finished floor material. Once carry out an After Sales Visit. The cellar will be checked
the floor material has been completed the protection box in terms of its performance; (humidity and temperature
must be re-positioned back over the door. levels). Any extras such as step coverings will be fitted if
these have been ordered. Then once signed off, the cellar
• Contractors must not store any materials, substances or will be ready to stock.
tools on top of the protection box.
• If there are any doubts concerning the installation
• Do not stand or sit on the protection box. procedure and requirements you should contact your
Project Manager for technical guidance, or to arrange a
• Do not allow rubbish and site debris to fall into the cellar site meeting.
— this increases the risk of the cellar being damaged.
• To prevent damage, due care and attention to the area
• If there is under floor heating in the same room, then around the door must be given.
no under floor heating pipes or matting are to be laid
within the ‘circular area of excavation plus 300mm all • Failure to adhere to the above instructions can lead to
round’. Vent pipes are to be fully wrapped and insulated damage of the door/mechanism and can incur further costs.
if shallow, or may have to run under the slab. No other
services such as hot water pipes are to run across the • Only Spiral Cellars Staff are permitted to enter the cellar
cellar area or vent pipe run. whilst the door is still protected.

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White Spiral Cellar setting out drawing

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 ORIGINAL SPIRAL CELLAR WHITE SPIRAL CELLAR
FRAME

External frame 1460mm 1584mm

diameter

Frame dimensions 50mm x 50mm x 5mm 50mm x 50mm x 5mm

Materials Stainless steel angle satin finish to 240 grit Stainless steel angle satin finish to 240 grit

DOOR

Glass specification 1 layer of 10mm toughened glass

2 layers of 8mm strengthened glass
2 layers of 1.5mm EVA laminate between panels
Total glass thickness 29mm
All edges ground and polished.

External door 1440mm 1564mm

diameter

Configuration One fixed half round, one opening half round

Hinges Internal bespoke silver anodised aluminium hinges

Weight:
Individual glass panel 68 kgs 78 kgs

Complete assembled 196 kgs 216 kgs

unit

Lifting mechanism Actuator motor 24V with a thrust of up to 5000N

Actuator motor is fixed to a mild steel back plate, which is connected to the door frame. The
control box for the actuator motor sits within a top cellar module.
Arm of motor is fixed directly to the door hinges. 4x recessed hex head machine screws connect
the hinges to the glass opening panel. Removal of these four screws (from the topside of the glass
panel) will enable the glass panel to be lifted manually. It is recommended that the removal of the
hinges from the glass panel is only to be carried out by a Spiral Cellars member of staff.
Door takes approximately 20 seconds to open to 85° maximum
Duty cycle: 2 minutes continuous use followed by 18 idle minutes
Ambient operating temperature of motor: from –25ºC to 65ºC
Motor has protection class IP66
Motor approved to: EN 606011/UL 606011 in connection with CB8, CB12, CB14, CB18 and CBJ
Door is operated by switch on the nearest wall in line of sight of the cellar

Operational safety A retractive switch and key operated isolation switch are located in line of sight of the cellar. Key
features operated isolation switch is provided. Emergency door release switch inside the cellar

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ROUND GLASS DOOR

INSTALLATION
1. The floor is to be set parallel to the door.

2. Flooring should be laid once the screed has fully dried

out. Timing for this may vary according to local site/
climate conditions.

3. Flooring to be finished flush with the top of the frame.

The flooring MUST NOT finish below or above the
frame height.

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C8 HOW TO PROTECT THE
CELLAR AND DOOR
POST-INSTALLATION

• The door must be propped open underneath a protection • The door should remain protected until the After Sales
box for approximately 6 weeks to allow the cellar to dry out. Visit is complete. We will require the client or contractor
to sign to confirm the condition of the door.
• The door protection sheet must not be removed at any time.
• Approximately 6–8 weeks after the completion of the
• The timber protection box over the door may only be cellar or when all building works are complete, we will
removed when laying the finished floor material. Once carry out an After Sales Visit. The cellar will be checked
the floor material has been completed the protection box in terms of its performance; (humidity and temperature
must be re-positioned back over the door. levels). Any extras such as step coverings will be fitted if
these have been ordered. Then once signed off, the cellar
• Contractors must not store any materials, substances or will be ready to stock.
tools on top of the protection box.
• If there are any doubts concerning the installation
• Do not stand or sit on the protection box. procedure and requirements you should contact your
Project Manager for technical guidance, or to arrange a
• Do not allow rubbish and site debris to fall into the cellar site meeting.
— this increases the risk of the cellar being damaged.
• To prevent damage, due care and attention to the area
• If there is under floor heating in the same room, then around the door must be given.
no under floor heating pipes or matting are to be laid
within the ‘circular area of excavation plus 300mm all • Failure to adhere to the above instructions can lead to
round’. Vent pipes are to be fully wrapped and insulated damage of the door/mechanism and can incur further costs.
if shallow, or may have to run under the slab. No other
services such as hot water pipes are to run across the • Only Spiral Cellars Staff are permitted to enter the cellar
cellar area or vent pipe run. whilst the door is still protected.

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GLASS DOOR

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FRAME

Trim diameter 1826mm stainless steel flat bezel/

chamfered edge — fitted after finished
floor has been laid

Internal opening

Height 233mm

(from underside of
frame
to top of stainless steel
bezel)

Materials Stainless steel, satin finish

An internal shroud in stainless steel

lines the internal diameter of the cellar,
concealing all door fixing points

DOOR

Materials Low iron toughened glass, 3 ply toughened glass, 32mm with sandblasted edge
feature

Configuration One fixed half round, one opening half round. The door is built to open in an anti–
clockwise direction (the cellar steps will also be set in an ANTI–CLOCKWISE direction)

Features a discreet hatch outside the cellar within the floor finish, to access the
motor for maintenance

Opening mechanism Door powered by A100/120V–220/240V AC

Single phase, 50Hz 380/440 AC

BS500 Part 11 rating

Motor is fitted to side of door, accessible from a access hatch to be created within floor
finish. Motor can be isolated at this point

Locking mechanism A retractive switch and key operated isolation switch are located in line of sight of the
cellar

Operational safety Emergency door release switch inside the

features cellar

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THE RETRACTABLE ROUND
GLASS DOOR

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C9 LAYING FLOORING:
RETRACTABLE ROUND
GLASS DOOR

INSTALLATION
1. Flooring should be laid once the screed has fully dried 5. The flooring around the external motor box will need to
out. Timing for this may vary according to local site/ be cut to provide access to the motor box compartment
climate conditions. in the case of a motor failure. The flooring will also need
to be installed on the motor box lid.
2. The door will be set to the confirmed finish floor level.
6. Attach a ply board flooring to the motor box lid before
3. Please ensure the flooring is set parallel to the cellar installing the floor finish on top.
door. Spiral Cellars’ Project Manager will set the door
parallel to the confirmed grid line. 7. The flooring joint gap around the motor box will need to
be filled with a flexible sealant: this allows the motor box
4. The door bezel (trim) can be installed following two compartment to be easily accessed (please see diagram
different methods. The bezel detail will be confirmed showing motor box details).
by the Spiral Cellars Project Manager during the pre–
installation visit, and will be ordered in advance.

DIAGRAM 1 DIAGRAM 2

Laying flooring around the retractable door (Bezel finished, Laying flooring around the retractable door (Bezel finished,
flush with FFL) above FFL)

Top of bezel installed at FFL. The bezel is finished with Floor finish installed to touch underside of bezel. Bezel
a square edge for the contractor to finish the floor up to. sits 3mm above FFL and is finished with a chamfered edge,
Contractor may need to allow for an expansion gap between preventing a trip hazard and hiding the finished floor cut edge.
floor finish and bezel. A flooring specialist will advise how to
finish expansion gap.

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C9 HOW TO PROTECT THE
CELLAR AND DOOR
POST-INSTALLATION

• The door must be propped open underneath a protection • Approximately 6–8 weeks after the completion of the
box for approximately 6 weeks to allow the cellar to dry out. cellar or when all building works are complete, we will
carry out an After Sales Visit. The cellar will be checked
• The door protection sheet must not be removed at any time. in terms of its performance; (humidity and temperature
levels). Any extras such as step coverings will be fitted if
• The timber protection box over the door may only be these have been ordered. Then once signed off, the cellar
removed when laying the finished floor material. Once will be ready to stock.
the floor material has been completed the protection box
must be re-positioned back over the door. • If there are any doubts concerning the installation
procedure and requirements you should contact your
• Contractors must not store any materials, substances or Project Manager for technical guidance, or to arrange a
tools on top of the protection box. site meeting.

• Do not stand or sit on the protection box. • To prevent damage, due care and attention to the area
around the door must be given.
• Do not allow rubbish and site debris to fall into the cellar
— this increases the risk of the cellar being damaged. • Failure to adhere to the above instructions can lead to
damage of the door/mechanism and can incur further costs.
• If there is under floor heating in the same room, then
no under floor heating pipes or matting are to be laid • Only Spiral Cellars Staff are permitted to enter the cellar
within the ‘circular area of excavation plus 300mm all whilst the door is still protected.
round’. Vent pipes are to be fully wrapped and insulated
if shallow, or may have to run under the slab. No other • The metal cover plate over the motor housing unit must
services such as hot water pipes are to run across the remain in place at all time before and after the electrical
cellar area or vent pipe run. connection has taken place.

• The door should remain protected until the After Sales

Visit is complete. We will require the client or contractor
to sign to confirm the condition of the door.

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LIGHTING &
ELECTRICALS

1 Standard & reinforced doors......................................................................................................... 88

2 Concealed doors.................................................................................................................................. 89
3 Concealed door (timber)................................................................................................................. 90
4 Glass & external doors . ................................................................................................................... 91
5 Cellar equipment set out ................................................................................................................ 92
6 Connections for column LEDs and bulk head lights . ........................................................ 93
7 Connection of loom for strip led lighting ................................................................................ 94
8 Retractable doorswitch connections . ...................................................................................... 95
9 Lighting preparation for LEDs ..................................................................................................... 96

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 D1 CELLAR WIRING:
STANDARD &
REINFORCED DOORS

DIAGRAM
for standard door 1 - INSIDE
and reinforced door (garage)

Inside cellar wiring for standard door and reinforced door (garage)

All cables ran outside the cellar should be

encased in conduit and ran into module under
top step where junction box is located

1 way switch fixed onto top

Live marker sleeve
ring under gas strut in cellar
or outside cellar depending
on client preference

To column LED driver or

bulkhead lights 2x1.0mm
cables usually used for
bulkheads. For column
LED’s please refer to
column LED data sheet

Junction box in cellar

Feed from switched fused

connection unit (3-5A Fuse)
or from the consumer unit
on a 6A MCB or RCBO

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CONCEALED DOORS

DIAGRAM 1 - INSIDE

Wiring for Concealed door & heavy duty concealed door

Wiring diagram for Concealed door&heavy duty concealed doors

To internal
release switch
Feed from
switch

internal
& Earth
3 core

release switch

Power cable CAT 5 cable

from Linak controller

L To retractive
switch

Small Junction Box

N

E CAT 5 cable

S/L To switch

Lighting

L1 L2
Large Junction box
Multi core switch
Common cable: Remove plug
from end, cut away
excess cables retaining

Red = COM
Switch cable Dark Green = L2
Power in from Linak controller Orange = L1
multi-core

Linak controller
LED Driver

Actuator

Wiring diagram for cellar door use Linak Motor

Power from junction box

Power in Bulkhead lights

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RECESSED CONCEALED
DOOR (TIMBER)

Wiring for outside the cellar

Wiring for outside the cellar for recessed concealed door (Timber)

2 position retractive
One way switch Key switch “rocker” switch
Earth

c
Twin knock out bok
3 gang grid
3 gang face plate
Com c1 c2 3x MK grid switches

(1) One way

(2) Key switch
(3) Retractive

Neutral link Signal cable

Cable should be insulated

for max voltage present in
a separate

CAT 5 motor door control

CAT 5. 12V
Note: CAT 5 cable MUST NOT be
energized with a 240V supply

1.5 Twin + Earth from 3 Core + Earth permanant live to

switched / fused connection unit transformer, switched live for lighting

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GLASS & EXTERNAL
DOORS

CONTROL BOX DETAILS AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

ontrols Diagram• All glass doors (except retractable doors)

SWITCH CONTROLS DIAGRAM

3 Position Retractive

One Way Switch

One Way Switch
Key Switch

Multi-core Cable from

cellar controller unit
KEY
KEY
Grey Close relay
Grey Close relay
(put black sleeve over cable screen)
Red (put back
Open relay sleeve over cable
NOTE

Blue 24VDC com

screen)
Green
Red 230VAC
Open output relay
relay
White 24VDC output relay
Only one of green or white will be used
Blue 24VDC com depending on lighting configuration
Green 230VAC
NB. Only one output
of green relaywill be used
or white
depending24
White onVDC
lighting configuration
output relay

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D5 CELLAR EQUIPMENT
SET OUT

CONTROL BOX DETAILS AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

• All glass doors (except retractable doors)

• External door (but omit pir detector)

CELLAR EQUIPMENT SET OUT

5A Fused Outside Cellar

Connection Unit Switching

KEY
1 Control Unit Fuse
2 230V Mains In
3 230VAC Mains Out
4 Motor Out
5 Control Cable In
6 Programming Unit
7 24VDC Out
8 Power Indicator for DC
9 Unit Power Indicator
10 Error Light

Motor Unit

Fuse Mains In Mains Out Power On Motor Out Configuration Power

230VAC/15A 230VAC 230VAC 24VDC Out Control In On

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COLUMN LEDS
Bulkhead Light and Marker &
LED Diagrams

BULK HEAD LIGHTS

Control unit
switched to
230 VAC Out

Mains Out Mains Out

230 VAC 230 VAC

Soffit / Roof
LEDs run out of
Female PSU Lead the same driver

3 – 16W
Bulkhead lights 350mA Constant
connected to PSU current driver
cable in JB

Junction Box

1.0mm Flex
or T+E

Loom supplied
by Spiral Cellars

Aurora LED
marker lights

Bulkhead light

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FOR STRIP LED LIGHTING

am

24V STRIP LED

24VDC outlet at controller

Link cable with

2 pin plug attached

LED connection

LED supplied by
Spiral Cellars

Loom supplied
by Spiral Cellars

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SWITCH CONNECTIONS

Double  knock  out  box  

Retractable  Door   B
A
for  4  gang  s witch  set

First  Fix  Wiring  Detail

E

Live  feed  by  contractor  2.5mm

Motor  box  area Single  knock  out  

B box  for  5  amp  FCU  
C (supplied  from  CU  
or  ring  main)

Cable  runs  by  SC  team:

A-­‐A Switch  to  Junction  Box  – 5  core  flex

B-­‐B      Switch  to  Motor  Box  -­‐ 4  core  flex
C-­‐C Motor  Box  to  Junction  Box  -­‐ 4  core  flex
D-­‐D      Panic  switch  line  -­‐ 4  core  flex
E-­‐E      Switch  to  ceiling  sensor                            4  core  flex
E

D Leave  1 m  tail  at  all  e nds

Single  knock  out  box  for  infra  red  sensor

To  be  located  on  w all  close  to  Cellar,  at  
low  level.  As  close  as  possible  to  t he  
centreline of  Cellar
Junction  box  
area D
C
A

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D9 LIGHTING

NOTE
PREPARATION
Please refer to electrical diagrams from page 86.

FOR LEDS

As standard there are two lights in our cellars, 4. The cables need to be run in conduit from the module
one on the ‘ceiling’ and one at the foot of the under the first step inside the cellar and then out to the
switching position outside the cellar.
spine. We use exterior grade bulk head lights,
with 40 watt bulbs in a chrome finish. There is 5. The feed cable from the fused connection unit or consumer
a manual switch to operate the light. We offer an unit also needs to be run to the switching position.
upgrade LED option for the Original and White
Spiral Cellars. 6. The column LED loom must be installed in the central
cellar column with the ends fed out through each of the
The White Spiral Cellar system incorporates a circular ring pre–drilled holes. The remaining cable must then pass
in the floor of the cellar, a strip under each step and the through the vent pipe under the top step and come
ceiling soffit. out of a small cut in the pipe, then into the under step
module with the other cables.
Column LEDs are also available to fit in both the Original and
White Spiral Cellars. 7. The column LED marker lights can then be solder or
crimp connected to each loop in the loom where it exits
1. The LED Lighting options require a pre–drilled hole to the column, and then adequately heat shrink covered
allow cables to be fed through from the central column before being placed in the column and twisted to lock in
to the relevant position for each step. on spring clips.

For LED Strip lights the hole will be 20mm and for the 8. The soffit strip LED cable must run from the step
Spot (Marker) LED the hole will be 25mm. The position support module and through to the soffit channel,
of the holes for the Spot LEDS will depend upon the ensuring the male end is at the soffit. The LED back strip
direction of the steps, clockwise or anti clockwise. should be cut to the length needed and stuck in place
Please see the photographs to identify these positions. before the LED strip can be fitted.

2. The cellar wiring requires a fused connection unit with a 9. All the connections for the junction box in the cellar and
5A or 6A fuse or a direct feed from a consumer unit with at the switching position can be seen on the Electrical
an RCD protected 6A MCB or a 6A RCBO. Diagrams datasheet.

3. Cabling requirements for the cellar supply are 1 x

1.5mm 3 core and earth cable and a CAT5 cable.

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