The 16″ Manhole is fabricated for lighter weight and greater strength. The advanced design has low silhouette and clean lines. Fill gasket will not pull out; is easily replaced. To compensate for wear, tension on fill cover is easily adjusted by adding shim washers. Hinge pins welded in place to prevent removal. Adequate means provided for use of seal wire. One outside clamping ring provides means for attaching cover to collar. Cover may be oriented throughout 360º. Secondary Latch is standard on all assemblies.