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A.Y. McDonald 74M3CT Frame and Cover Assembly Unit

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Model: 74M3CT

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A.Y. McDonald 74M3CT Frame and Cover Assembly Unit

The A.Y. McDonald 74M3CT (model 4174-030) is a frame and cover assembly designed for use with underground valve boxes and access structures in water distribution rough-in work. Installed at grade to provide a durable, walkable surface over buried shutoff valves, curb stops, or meter box openings, the frame and cover keeps the below-grade valve or meter access point protected from debris, soil intrusion, and surface traffic while allowing utility crews and plumbing contractors to quickly locate and access the valve for operation or service. As with other components in A.Y. McDonald's waterworks product line, the 74M3CT is built to be installed behind the finished surface and left largely unseen once backfilled or set into a roadway, sidewalk, or landscaped area, making it a functional rough-in component rather than a decorative fixture.

Key Features

  • Model Number: Identified by A.Y. McDonald as 4174-030 and catalog reference 74M3CT for accurate ordering and cross-reference.
  • Frame and Cover Configuration: A two-piece assembly consisting of a surface frame and a matching cover, intended to sit at grade over a valve box or access point.
  • Access Point Protection: Shields the underlying valve box opening from surface debris, soil, and incidental contact while preserving access for future valve operation or inspection.
  • Rough-In Waterworks Component: Designed to be installed as part of underground water service or distribution work, alongside curb stops, valve boxes, and related buried infrastructure.
  • A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing: Sourced from A.Y. McDonald, a manufacturer of waterworks and plumbing rough-in hardware used by contractors and utility installers.

Technical Specifications

  • Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Typical Applications

  • Underground Water Service Valve Box Access Points
  • Curb Stop and Meter Box Surface Protection
  • Municipal and Utility Water Distribution Installations
  • New Construction and Water Service Line Replacement Projects
  • Contractor and Utility Crew Rough-In Waterworks Installations

Why A.Y. McDonald?

A.Y. McDonald supplies waterworks and plumbing rough-in components that contractors and utility installers rely on for below-grade water service work, including valve boxes, curb stops, and access hardware such as the 74M3CT frame and cover assembly. Choosing manufacturer-matched components like this frame and cover assembly helps ensure a proper fit with the corresponding valve box and access point, supporting a clean, functional installation for underground water service work. For the complete specifications on dimensions, materials, and load ratings for the 74M3CT (4174-030), consult A.Y. McDonald's manufacturer documentation before ordering or installing.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

list_batch:
AYM-20260924
Product Type:
Frame & Cover
Department:
Plumbing
Product Group:
Plumbing
Product Subgroup:
Plumbing

A.Y. McDonald 74M3CT – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is 74M3CT the same thing as A.Y. McDonald 4174-030?
Same part. A.Y. McDonald identifies the assembly as model 4174-030, and 74M3CT is the catalog reference used for ordering and cross-reference. If a takeoff or spec sheet lists either number, you're looking at the same frame and cover.
2) Will this frame and cover fit any brand of valve box?
Treat it as an A.Y. McDonald component matched to A.Y. McDonald valve boxes and access points. The 74M3CT is sold as manufacturer-matched access hardware for that line, so pairing it with the corresponding A.Y. McDonald valve box is what gives you a proper fit. Nothing in the 74M3CT data establishes fit on another manufacturer's box, so if your existing box is a different brand, match the cover to that box instead of assuming it drops in.
3) What is the A.Y. McDonald 74M3CT frame and cover used for?
It's a two-piece at-grade assembly, a surface frame plus a matching cover, that sits over an underground valve box or access structure on water distribution work. It keeps debris and soil out of the opening over a buried shutoff valve, curb stop, or meter box access while still letting a crew open it up to operate or inspect the valve. It's a rough-in component, meant to be set into roadway, sidewalk, or landscaped grade and left unseen once backfilled.
4) Is the 74M3CT cover a decorative trim piece or buried hardware?
Buried hardware. It installs behind the finished surface as part of underground water service or distribution work and sits flush at grade alongside curb stops and valve boxes. Once backfilled or set into pavement, only the frame and lid are visible, and it carries no decorative finish or trim function.
5) What kinds of jobs does the A.Y. McDonald 74M3CT get specified on?
Underground water service valve box access points, curb stop and meter box surface protection, municipal and utility water distribution installs, and new construction or water service line replacement. It's the access lid a utility crew or plumbing contractor sets so the valve can be found and turned later without digging blind.
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Does the A.Y. McDonald 74M3CT come with a warranty?
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