The manufacturer’s covers are found mainly in Scandinavian countries.

The covers are made of metal

 

and are round

 

or rectangular

 

in shape.
Round covers intended for sidewalks are often surrounded by a square frame to facilitate paving work

 

. This pattern characterizes a significant portion of the square covers produced by the manufacturer

 

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Nevertheless, there are cases where the paving is adapted to the shape of the cover

 

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The manufacturer’s name appears on all covers

 

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No colored covers by this manufacturer were found, though a gilded cover was documented on the site

 

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Municipal emblems appear on many covers

 

, and prominent buildings in the cities where the covers are placed can also be seen

 

. In addition, some covers are artist-designed

 

, or commemorate specific events

 

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In most cases, the function of the cover is not indicated. When it is, the following types can be found:
Sewage covers with the word SPILDEVAND (wastewater)

 

Water covers with the letter V or Vatten (water)

 

Gas covers with the letters FV (Fjernvarme – district heating), or with the corresponding logo

 

The year of manufacture usually does not appear.

Standards
The Norwegian standard NS appears on many covers

 

, and sometimes the Norwegian K-mark can also be found

 

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The European standard EN124 and its load classes are found on many covers, the most common being B125 and D400

 

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Additional standards can also be found – the German TÜV Rheinland

 

, the German DIN

 

, and even the British Kitemark

 

.

Typical Covers
One complete series of covers features urban landscapes, famous buildings, etc.

 

. Another series shows a background of arrowheads, with or without a central emblem

 

. Another typical cover consists of circles of trapezoids with raised dots inside them

 

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Other types can be found at the bottom of the page. There are 44 manhole covers in the site that are made by the Manufacturer
Click for the 44 covers made by Furnes Norway (Of these, 11 are best covers)