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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-Gate. Leave room to install a water pump and be able to
move freely. Rain, storm water & water seeping underneath the
Water-Gate should not be left to accumulate behind the barrier.
Having too much water behind the unit can cause unbalancing
issues, so be sure to pump out the excess water.
Place an even amount of weight
at the front
Do not tie the Water-Gate to the ground, as it uses the weight of
the water to stop oncoming water. However, it is very important
to place weights along the length of the front ap where ever
the surface is uneven, to minimize water inltrations underneath
the Water-Gate and keep it on the ground.
Prevent water from accumulating
under the Water-Gate
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-Gate will not adhere as well and may slip.
Never try to contain a leak at the back
of the Water-Gate
Trying to contain a leak at the back of the
Water-Gate will create a pool of water and make the Water-Gate
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-Gate. 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-Gate unit. We offer our Water Plug for such situations.
NEVER SET THE BACK OF
THE WATER-GATE 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-Gate and
water will then seep into your
building. This will also have
the effect of destabilizing the
Water-Gate.
Recommended
MIN
2ft
Not Recommended
Water Plug: The solution
to manhole overow.
Item#: QDWGWP
GOLDEN RULES TO FOLLOW