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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What happens if debris in and on the water run into the Water Force?
The Water Force system is soft & exible & ows with water. Floating debris will hit the Water Force &
bounce back into the water causing no harm to the Water Force or some debris may hit & oat over the top
& end up behind the barrier. In either case the Water Force system will still hold back the water.
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If a wall or a tree falls on the barrier during a ood, what solution do you propose?
The Water Force will simply wrap itself around the object that fell on it and only a small amount of water will
go over the Water Force. All you have to do is remove the fallen object, and the Water Force will regain its
original position. The risk of tears from an object falling on the Water Force is pretty low. Should there be
a hole or a tear, it can easily be repaired be placing a piece of fabric inside the Water Force. The fabric will
adhere to the inside wall simply from the pressure of the water entering the Water Force.
ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
Water Force products are manufactured with
material that can be recycled, decreasing the
environmental impact.
Ground Sheet & Retention Tarp
PVC Coated Polyester 4%
Holding Partitions
Polyethylene Fabric 13%
Ballast
Steel Plates 26%
Sewing thread & Velcro Strips
Polyester 4%
Straps
Polypropylene 2%
What skills are required for installation? Is training necessary?
No particular skills are required. However, basic training is recommended. Installation is simple but does
require a minimum of understanding. Chances are you will nd everything you need to know in this manual.
If you have any questions after going through it, a technician will be happy to give you more information.
Can the Water Force system open up fast enough to stop waves?
The Water Force will open at the same speed as that of any
waves coming in. This means that regardless of the speed of the
oncoming water, the Water Force will open up like a parachute
does in the wind. However, if a wave has white caps on top of it,
the surplus of water will go over the Water Force and will need
to be pumped. To contain all types of waves, Water Force must
remain open; There are small holes at the base and at the top
of the partitions in which stiff rods can be inserted to keep the
barrier open at all times. A pool noodle oat can also be looped
into the Water Force to keep the upper edge oating.
If the ood is a mudow, and huge rocks get dragged down, will the Water Force withstand
the ood?
Yes, the water barrier can withstand the
pressure from a mudow. The Water Force
is at least three times stronger than required.
Given the fact that the density of thick mud
is approximately 1.65, the safety margin
is excellent.
As far as the presence of
large rocks is concerned,
at the beginning, there
is more water than mud
and there are no rocks.
Medium size rocks are
typically found upstream
and larger rocks are even further upstream.
Based on our expertise, we know that the
barrier will rst ll up with relatively thin
mud. Medium size rocks will arrive next. The larger rocks will only be found at the end and will never reach
the Water Force. Because of this, a mudow will not compromise the safety of the Water Force.
If the Water Force is left for several months or even several years in a stream, will it stay in place
during that period?
Yes, the Water Force will stay in place provided the water level is not much higher than the top of the
Water Force. Do not forget that the ow of a stream never remains the same due to alternate periods of
drought and abundant rainfall. Also, in northern areas, the water barrier can be moved by moving ice.
Observation: If the Water Force remains in a stream for a month or longer, a light coat of silt will form inside,
on the fabric at the bottom of the immersed Water Force. After four months, only 50% of the fabric will
remain visible due to the thickness of the silt.
Mud with rocks of average size
Mud with any rock of imporance
Mud with rocks of average size
Mud with any rock of imporance
Mud with large rocks
Mud with rocks of average size
Mud with any rock of imporance
Mud with large rocks
Illustration
A Mud with medium rocks
B Mud with large rocks
C Mud with large rocks
Mud with no large rocks
Mud with no large rocks
Mud with no large rocks
Mud with medium rocks
Mud with medium rocks