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MiraDRAIN Installation Guide

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CCW MiraDRAIN prefabricated drainage panels may be placed directly to either side of the panels. The panels
installed in a variety of construction applications including: should terminate at the top of the footing and are flexible
retaining walls, foundation walls (both waterproofed and enough to form a right angle to cover the top of the footing.
non-waterproofed), lagging systems, split slabs, plaza MiraDRAIN eliminates the need for a protection course over
decks, planters, buttress/landfills, interceptor/edge most waterproofing systems. Native soils can be used over
drains and greenroofs. MiraDRAIN can be cut with a utility MiraDRAIN. Contact your local MiraDRAIN representative
knife or scissors. Slurries, shotcrete or concrete may be for specific guidelines.
Foundation Walls - Vertical Applications
MiraDRAIN panels can be installed in rows or columns with the fabric side toward the soil. Each method has its advantages
depending on the criteria of the project.

Installing MiraDRAIN in Columns

1. Start at the low point of the wall and attach the panel to the wall with approved CCW adhesive or CCW mastic.
2. Attach adjacent panels together by:

Overlapping the core flanges. Mate fabric flaps together

A B and fold over adjacent panel.
Adhere fabric with approved
CCW adhesive.

Installing MiraDRAIN in Rows (Horizontally)

1. Place the longitudinal edge of the core against the wall, flush with the wall footing, or place the longitudinal edge of the
core on the footing and turn up the wall (as shown on cover).
2. Attach subsequent panels in shingle fashion as follows:

Attach the longitudinal edge Overlap the geotextile fabric

A of MiraDRAIN to longitudinal B flaps from both panels folded
edge of either MiraDRAIN or in a shingle fashion over the
CCW MiraDRAIN HC™. adjacent panel. Adhere fabric
with approved CCW adhesive
or Carlisle SecurTAPE.

When installing end-of-roll seams: Termination drainage panel:

Cut approximately 3" (75 mm) The top or terminal edge of

A of core leaving the geotextile B CCW MiraDRAIN should be
fabric to overlap the adjacent sealed by applying a piece
panel. The fabric can be of filter fabric sufficient to
adhered with approved CCW prevent soil or other foreign
adhesive. (Optional: Cover construction materials from
butted core with additional intruding into or behind
geotextile fabric.) CCW MiraDRAIN panels, an
alternative would be to cut
the core from the fabric by a
depth of 3 dimples to provide
excess fabric for wrapping
behind the core.
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Underslab - Horizontal Applications

Floor Slabs and Concrete-Lined Channels MiraDRAIN joined top-to-

bottom with 4" CCW-705 or
1. Proper preparation of the subgrade will require grading to a 2%
Aluma-Grip 701.
minimum slope. The area of installation should be clear of rubble,
rock, large soil clods, etc.
2. Place MiraDRAIN with the fabric side toward the soil.
3. The flange of the second and subsequent panels should be placed
over the back side of the preceding dimpled core and butted as close
as possible to the preceding panel. The panel joints, longitudinal
and transverse on the MiraDRAIN core, should be sealed with 4" CCW MiraDRAIN joined in a “T”
CCW-705 if concrete is to be placed directly on the core. This will aid intersection with 4" CCW-705 or
in preventing concrete or soil from intruding into the MiraDRAIN core Aluma-Grip 701.
during subsequent construction phases.
4. Construction traffic should be minimized over the installed
MiraDRAIN. Sand or concrete may be poured directly over MiraDRAIN.

Planter
1. Place the MiraDRAIN in the planter so that the fabric on the vertical
and horizontal surfaces face the soil.
2. Utilize the installation procedures and attachment method appropriate
for the type of substrate.
3. Overlap the fabric of the vertical panel onto the horizontal panel at the
transition point.
4. If the panels require cutting, exposed cuts must be covered with
supplemental pieces of filter fabric to prevent soil intrusion. A
minimum 6" (150 mm) piece of filter fabric will be required to cover
cut sections.

Plaza
5. Place fabric side up over a properly waterproofed substrate.
6. The panels should be placed in shingle fashion so that water runs with
the overlap. Secure MiraDRAIN to the waterproofing membrane with
ballast or approved CCW adhesive to hold it in place. The first panels
should be placed with the flanged edge uphill.
7. Termination edges that have been cut will require a supplemental
piece of filter fabric to seal the panel from soil intrusion.
Attachment Methods

No Waterproofing Membrane
MiraDRAIN should be attached to non-waterproofed walls with approved
CCW adhesive, CCW mastic, concrete nails with 1" diameter washers.
MiraDRAIN will be permanently secured upon completion of backfill.
Backfill within two weeks. Backfill to at least 6" (150 mm) above the top
edge of MiraDRAIN.

Using CCW MiraDRI 860/861, CCW 500R, CCW 525,

Barricoat, MiraSEAL, MiraPLY, Sure-Seal EPDM &
CCW 703 Waterproofing Membranes
CCW CAV-GRIP Spray (also available in roller grade)
1. Place the MiraDRAIN in the planter so that the fabric on the vertical
and horizontal surfaces face the soil.
2. Utilize the installation procedures and attachment method appropriate
for the type of substrate.
3. Overlap the fabric of the vertical panel onto the horizontal panel at the
transition point.
4. If the panels require cutting, exposed cuts must be covered with
supplemental pieces of filter fabric to prevent soil intrusion. A
minimum 6" (150 mm) piece of filter fabric will be required to cover
cut sections.

Using CCW MiraCLAY Waterproofing Membranes

MiraDRAIN and CCW MiraCLAY using 1" diameter washer
MiraDRAIN should be attached over the CCW MiraCLAY membrane using
power actuated fasteners or concrete nails and 1" diameter washers.

Soldier Pile Supported Excavations

MiraDRAIN should be secured with power actuated fasteners
or concrete nails with 1" diameter washers to the substrate,
i.e. concrete, masonry, wood or soil. Prevent concrete from
flowing behind MiraDRAIN core by sealing the backside of
the panel with duct tape or wood furring strip. Sealing the
backside of the panel is not necessary if CCW MiraCLAY or
MiraPLY waterproofing membrane is applied over MiraDRAIN
prior to pouring concrete or shotcreting. Voids in the soil or
lagging that exceed 6" (150 mm) across and 5" (12.5 cm)
deep must be filled to provide support for MiraDRAIN.

Soldier Pile Support with CCW MiraDRAIN and CCW MiraCLAY

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MiraDRAIN HC Inside/Outside Corners & Splice

Highlighted areas indicate dimples that overlap. For more information, see CCW MiraDRAIN HC details.

CCW MiraDRAIN HC Inside Corner CCW MiraDRAIN HC Outside Corner CCW MiraDRAIN HC Splice

Buttress Drainage and Landslide Repair

1. To prepare the substrate for MiraDRAIN, remove all debris protruding more than ¾".

2. Roll out MiraDRAIN, fabric side down, onto a properly prepared subgrade.

3. A chimney-drain pattern should be formed as specified. Space MiraDRAIN as specified.

4. Connect the bottom of the chimney drains to a continuous horizontal collector panel.

5. Secure panels to the subgrade with ballast or soil nails.

6. Fold fabric flaps onto the back of the core and adhere with approved CCW adhesive.

Drainage Collector - Discharge System

Collector Pipe
1. Place CCW MiraDRAIN HC or collector pipe as required in project
design details. CCW MiraDRAIN HC should be installed adjacent to
MiraDRAIN. Care must be taken to ensure a continuous drainage path
between CCW MiraDRAIN HC and MiraDRAIN panels.
2. For installations where a collector pipe is specified, encapsulate the
collector pipe in a gravel bed with a supplemental section of filter
fabric as a separator/filter
CCW MiraDRAIN Products
MiraDRAIN 2000
MiraDRAIN 6000
MiraDRAIN 6000XL
MiraDRAIN 6200
MiraDRAIN 6200XL
MiraDRAIN 8000
MiraDRAIN 9000
MiraDRAIN 9800
MiraDRAIN 9900
MiraDRAIN HC
MiraDRAIN GR 9400
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Drain Connectors, Approved CCW Adhesives & Accessories

A B

6" Endout Connector attached to CCW 6" Endout Connector covered with fabric
6" & 12" HC Endout Connectors MiraDRAIN HC

A B

12" Endout Connector attached to CCW 12" Endout Connector covered with fabric
MiraDRAIN HC

A B

6" & 12" HC Sideout Connectors

6" Sideout Connector attached to CCW 6" Sideout Connector covered with fabric
MiraDRAIN HC
 Approved CCW Adhesives
& Sealants
CCW-702
CCW AWP
CAV-GRIP
CCW-705
Sure-Seal® SecurTAPE™

Drainage Solutions for Every Application

2000* 6000 6200 8000 9000 9800 9900 GR9400 HC
6000XL 6200XL
Below-Grade Walls Deeper than 10 ft. • • • • •
Foundation Walls • • • • • •
Property Line/Shoring/Lagging • • • • •
Trench Drains/Interceptor drains •
Landfills • • • • •
Rehab Walls • • • • •
Underground Structures/Tunnels • • • • •
Retaining Wall/Abutments • • • • •
Residential/Light Commercial •
Split Slab Construction • • •
Plaza Decks • • • •
Parking Decks/Vehicular Traffic •
Planters/Landscaping • • • • •
Protected Roof Membrane Assembly • • • •
Contaminated Soil Environments (Hydrocarbon) •
Green Roofs • •
Road & Highway Edge Drain •
Foundation Footing Drain •
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Drainage Solutions

Plaza Decks
Problem: Water seeping into intermediate levels of
the building, damaging the structure and contents
below.
Solution: CCW MiraDRAIN 9000
Options: CCW MiraDRAIN 8000, 9800, 9900

Shoring / Lagging
Problem: Site water removal; consistent drainage
path at property line walls.
Solution: CCW MiraDRAIN 6000XL, 6200XL
Options: CCW MiraDRAIN 6000, 6200, 9800

Foundation Walls
Problem: Excessive pressure buildup from
saturated backfill may cause structural damage;
constant hydrostatic head pressure may cause
premature failure of waterproofing membrane.
Solution: CCW MiraDRAIN 6000XL, 6200XL
Options: CCW MiraDRAIN 2000, 6000, 6200,
8000, 9800

Retaining Walls
Problem: Increased earth stresses created by
undrained backfill, resulting in unacceptable
movement of retaining walls.
Solution: CCW MiraDRAIN 6000XL, 6200XL
Options: CCW MiraDRAIN 2000,
6000, 6200, 9800
Split Slabs /Vehicular Traffic
Problem: Water encroaching into low-level
mechanical rooms and basements from below-the-
floor slab; buildup of hydrostatic pressure leading to
structural damage.
Solution: CCW MiraDRAIN 9900
Options: CCW MiraDRAIN 8000, 9000

Underground Structures
Problem: Water seepage that could lead to
structural and interior tunnel damage.
Solution: CCW MiraDRAIN 6000XL, 6200XL
Options: CCW MiraDRAIN 6000, 6200, 9800

Trench Drains
Problem: Removing excessive storm water in
natural and artificial depressions; seeping water
that can cause erosion along slopes.
Solution: CCW MiraDRAIN HC

Planters
Problem: Specifying and designing an efficient
drainage system for a planter in which constant
irrigation requires a reliable drainage medium.
Solution: CCW MiraDRAIN 9800
Options: CCW MiraDRAIN 9000, 6000, 6200,
6000XL, 6200XL
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The dollar value of Carlisle’s liability and buyer’s remedy under this limited
will, at its option, replace the materials or refund its purchase price.
warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the Carlisle material
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