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Water-Gate Manual | www.quickdams.com
It is important to remove
any object underneath the
Water-Gate in order to prevent
areas for water to inltrate.
To eliminate the Water-Gate from lifting up in
uneven areas, we recommend putting sandbags
on the corners.
Be careful: When the ood water enters the
Water-Gate, the fabric could retract and create new
spaces allowing the water to ow under the barrier.
It is best to check on the direction of the water
ow and adjust weights and pumps accordingly.
IMPORTANCE OF NOT TYING TO
THE GROUND
The Water-Gate tends to contract as it lls up with
water. Tying down the Water-Gate will put tension
on the front ap, which will create spaces for the
water to ow through since the fabric cannot remain
tightly against the ground.
IMPORTANCE OF HAVING
WATER PUMPS
Excessive water behind barrier causes
unbalance & buoyancy. We strongly recommend
having a generator to power all your water
pumps or having gas operated pumps. Without
these water pumps, the accumulated water
may inltrate the property.
Accumulated water may come from:
• Rain hitting the back side of
the barrier
• Down spouts collecting
behind the barrier
• Water seepage through
cracks & divets under the
Water-Gate
• Backows of drain pipes
• Wet ground becomes permeable
Be sure to leave at least 2 feet of space
between the Water-Gate & the property to
allow room for pumps.
It is hard to determine the number of
pumps needed and their required capacity.
For water getting through your dam, you
will need a pump with a capacity of 1/2
gal to 3.75 gal per min for each linear
yard of dam.
ELIMINATION OF WATER INFILTRATIONS
UNDER THE BARRIER