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1. Takeanyobstructionsintoconsideration(pools,trees,sheds,
garden,etc.)
2. Youwillneedaclearpathofatleast2ft(61cm)aroundthe
perimeterofthestructurethatisbeingprotected.
3. AclearpathwillberequiredtoplacetheWaterForce
intoproperposition.Usechart(nextpage)todetermine
theamountofspaceneeded,dependingontheheight
selected.
4. Useredlineformeasuringtodetermine
overalllengthneeded.
5. Multiplepumpsarerequiredtopumprain&seepagewater
awayfromthebackendoftheWaterForceduetorain,
seepage&downspouts.
6. Cornerscanbecreatedbyfoldingunitproperly.Curving
WaterGatesaroundbendswillmaximizelengthofunit.
7. Differentheightscanbejoinedbasedonheightofood
concerns.
Key
2ftClearpatharoundPerimeter
Skirtlengthbasedonheightselected
MeasuringLinetodetermineLengthNeeded
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Selection Guide
Location of Protection
TheWaterForcesystemallowsa
complete or partial perimeter type
ofprotectionbyholdingbackthe
oodwateratadistancefromwalls
ratherthanprotectingindividual
openings.
Sectional protection – Set up
between two walls or dikes/mounds
Semi perimeter protection – Set
upwithanglesoronaslopedterrain
360° protection – Complete on
allsides–Bothextremities(ends)
joinedtogether
How to select the correct size & length
of Water Force
Water Water
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Water
Water
Increased
Elevation
Increased
Elevation
Water
How To Determine Required Length
1. Selectheightofprotectionneeded
a. Heightcanvarybasedonlandscaping-hills,
 slopes,&waterowconcerns
b.Takeintoconsiderationlowestpointof
 propertylineaswaterwillgravitatehere
2. Reviewchartbelowfordistancerequiredfor
placementofWaterForce
3. Walkaclearpatharoundperimetertoreviewany
obstructions
a.Increaselengthasneededtoavoidany
 obstructionsorcreatingcorners
4. Measure red line ( ) distance to
determineoveralllength.(Seeimageon
previouspage)
a.Connectingedgejointsneedtobeatleast
 5ft(1.5m)awayfromcorners
Remember to Use Water Pumps:
Any water collecting between the building and the
Water Force needs to be evacuated by pumps.
Things that can affect the quantity of water
behind the barriers are:
• Seepage rate of the barrier when full,
approximately 0.5-0.7gpm / ft (inside edge)
• Unpredictable volumes of rain
• Review gutter drainage & make a plan to redirect that
excess water over the other side of the Water Force
• Factors affecting the layout of the terrain. ie:
gravity, slopes, hills, etc.
Standard walking measuring tool
is recommended.
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5 (1.5)
10 (3)
15 (4.6)
20 (6.1)
25 (7.6)
6in (15cm)
14in (35.5cm) 20in (50.8cm) 26.5in (67cm)
32in (81cm)
39in (1m)
50in (1.3m) 60in (1.5m)
6in (15cm)
14in (35.5cm) 20in (50.8cm) 26.5in (67cm)
32in (81cm)
39in (1m)
50in (1.3m) 60in (1.5m)
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10 (3)
20 (6.1)
30 (9.1)
40 (12.2)
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7.5
10.5
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26.5
31.5
Length Needed
Additional Length Needed to
Create a Corner
Height of Protection
Skirt Length in Feet (Meters)
2ft (61cm) included
Feet (Meters) Needed
Height of Protection
Making corners requires folding material over itself.
As a result, additional length is needed based on height
Footprint of Skirt in Feet,
2ft (61cm) included
Unobstructed Area Needed
Additional Length Needed
to Create a Corner
Feet (Meters) Needed
Use laser measure tool to direct towards the
property to maintain the proper distance
while walking the perimeter while measuring
the length.