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SECURING THE ENDS OF THE WATER FORCES
The ends of the Water Forces are not closed off, so they must be placed higher than the level of the
anticipated water. Extra Water Force length may be needed for maximum safety.
D = Flood water level or maximum water
barrier opening.
E = Extra barrier length. We recommend
a minimum extra length of up to 50%
depending on the ood water level.
Every time the Water Force is lifted against a wall, a space is
created and water will inltrate from the corner. We strongly
recommend placing one or more sandbags on that corner.
PROTECTING AN ENTRANCE
If you decide to only protect the entrances instead of
all the walls of your building, make sure that no water
can seep in through the walls. The photograph shows
weeping holes that could allow water to ow inwards.
Such holes are found on all insulated brick walls. Make
sure you ll in these small holes before the ood and
clear them again after the ood.
Weight against
structure to
hold in place
Weight against structure to hold in place
Weeping
Holes
For smooth surfaces, place additional sandbags or weights along front of the Water Force.
Some exceptionally smooth surfaces, such as tarred asphalt or polished cement, require particular attention.
Water stays trapped between the fabric at the bottom of the barrier and the smooth surface causing loss of
surface tension. The result is similar to HYDROPLANING when driving with completely worn-down tires.
It is very important to understand what it takes to ensure that the Water Force adheres properly to the
ground: AT NO TIME SHOULD WATER ACCUMULATE UNDERNEATH THE WATER FORCE.
ADHERENCE OF THE WATER FORCE WHEN INSTALLED ON A
SMOOTH SURFACE
GOING VERTICAL ON A WALL
Lateral Handles: These PVC handles are tted with the Velcro joining system and
are convenient to x the extremities when going up a wall or other supports.
It is important to remove
any object underneath the
Water Force in order to prevent
areas for water to inltrate.
To eliminate the Water Force from lifting up in
uneven areas, we recommend putting sandbags
on the corners.
Be careful: When the ood water enters the
Water Force, 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 Force tends to contract as it lls up with
water. Tying down the Water Force 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 Force
• Backows of drain pipes
• Wet ground becomes permeable
Be sure to leave at least 2 feet of space
between the Water Force & 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