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Pump the water at the back
of the barrier
It’s important to leave a reasonable amount of space
(approximately 2ft) between the building and the back of the
Water Force. Leave room to install a water pump and be able to
move freely. Rain, storm water & water seeping underneath the
Water Force should not be left to accumulate behind the barri-
er. Having too much water behind the unit can cause unbalanc-
ing issues, so be sure to pump out the excess water.
Place an even amount of weight
at the front
Do not tie the Water Force to the ground, as it uses the weight
of the water to stop oncoming water. However, it is very import-
ant to place weights along the length of the front ap where
ever the surface is uneven, to minimize water inltrations under-
neath the Water Force and keep it on the ground.
Prevent water from accumulating
under the Water Force
Remove all objects likely to create water accumulating under
the barrier ap. The barrier is designed to stay in place on all
surfaces such as asphalt, gravel, lawns and concrete paving
blocks, but if there is too much water under the ap, the
Water Force will not adhere as well and may slip.
Never try to contain a leak at the back
of the Water Force
Trying to contain a leak at the back of
the Water Force will create a pool of water and make the Water
Force unstable. If there are signicant leaks, stop the water from
coming in at the front of the barrier. It is expected to leak 1/2
gallon, per minute, per yard - so please plan accordingly.
INSTALLATION ON A MANHOLE
Under no circumstances should you install your water barrier on a
manhole. If your water barrier must be set up in a location where
there is a manhole, the best solution is to install the barrier behind
the manhole, so in the event the manhole overows, it will ow into
the Water Force. You can also set it up in front but you will have to
close up the manhole as to not create ooding behind the
Water Force unit. We offer our Water Plug for such situations.
NEVER SET THE BACK OF
THE WATER FORCE AGAINST
A WALL
If you set the back of the water
barrier against a wall, water will
slowly accumulate between the
wall and the Water Force and
water will then seep into your
building. This will also have the
effect of destabilizing the Water
Force.
Recommended
MIN
2ft
Not Recommended
Water Plug: The solution
to manhole overow.
Item#: QDWGWP
GOLDEN RULES TO FOLLOW
C - Pull the material up on each side so that it
can easily open from the front, then fold the
back edges & lay on top
D - Weights need to be added to the front
folded corner to ensure that water does not
seep underneath.
A - Completely unfold the Water Force. B - Place weights on the front ap of the
Water Force as a pivot point and turn unit to
the desired angle.
1. Square corner to REPEL the water:
MAKE A CORNER OR CURVING THE WATER FORCE
Water Forces can be shaped to contain or repel water. Although containing water is more of a challenge,
as there is more seepage.
Use the same method to tie together two Water-Gates of different sizes.
Make sure the two Water-Gates are aligned at the back.
The two Water-Gates are now attached.
To make a corner or curve the barrier
MUST BE COMPLETELY UNFOLDED.
MAKE A CORNER OR CURVING THE WATER-GATE
Follow the same directions as in
steps 1-5 above.
Follow the same directions as in
steps 6 above.
Follow the same directions as in
steps 7 above.
Method used to contain water
Not recommended
Back side of the barrier is the determining length when curving the
Water-Gate.The furthest edge of the barrier must always be taken into
consideration to determine the length of the required Water-Gates.
The green dotted line on the photograph shows the required
Water-Gate length. The Water-Gates can be curved to any given
angle, however we recommend curving it in such a way as to divert
the water. When the Water-Gate is curved you must take extra
caution to ensure that water does not seep underneath by ensuring
that the front has no folds that water can get underneath. Use sand
bags or other weighted objects & place them on top of these folds.
Too much water seeping underneath can cause the Water-Gate to slip.
Method used to repel water
(Recommended)
Here are 4 installation methods don’t worry about the deployment
of the Water-Gate, as the pressure from the water will force the
corner to be deployed properly.
6.
SIZE AND WEIGHT OF CRATED WATER-GATES
To purchase crated Water-Gates, there is a cost over and beyond that quoted These extra amounts are
charged for two reasons: 1 - Folding the Water-Gates to be packed in crates required more time for our
employees than packing individual Water-Gates. 2 - The cost of the crate can vary substantially based on your
needs. A crate can be made out of pallet wood, pressure-treated wood panels, painted to your specifications or
even be built from steel and assembled on wheels. It all depends on your requirements.
As an example, the cost can represent 1 to 4% of the purchase price of the barrier when the crate is
made out of wood.
WL-0630
A - Size can vary by 2 to 8%
B - Maximum size per crate
C - Size based on requirements
Because A varies little and B is a maximum size, cases can
be piled up or placed one beside or behind the other, to
fit the available space in your emergency response unit.
SIZE AND WEIGHT OF INDIVIDUAL WATER-GATES (With storage bag)
WL-0630
WL-1430
WL-1450
WL-2030
WL-2050
WL-2630
WL-2650
WL-3930
WL-3950
WL-5050
WL-6050
54
56.6
92.6
72
118
91
150
195
320
380
449
16” x 15” x 10½” H
15” x 42” x 10” H
19” x 42” x 12” H
17” x 29” x 12” H
22” x 29” x 14” H
16” x 41” x 11” H
22” x 41” x 14” H
18” x 46” x 13” H
24” x 46” x 16” H
26” x 50” x 18” H
30” x 70” x 20” H
40 x 38 x 26 H
38 x 106 x 25 H
48 x 106 x 30 H
43 x 74 x 30 H
56 x 74 x 35 H
40 x 104 x 28 H
56 x 104 x 36 H
46 x 117 x 33 H
61 x 117 x 40 H
66 x 127 x 46 H
76 x 127 x 51 H
24.5
25.7
42.1
32.7
53.6
41.4
68.2
89
145
173
204
23.
Method used to contain water Method used to repel water
Weight
Weight