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- Page 1 THE NEXT GENERATION IN FLOOD PROTECTION M A N U A L...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents TESTED & APPROVED The Flood Gate is Kitemark How They Work.................. 2 certified, ensuring the highest levels of quality and safety. What They’re Made Of..............2 Box Components................3 Flood Gate Sizes................3 Doorway Anatomy................3 Placing the Flood Gate..............4 Installing Your Flood Gate............... -
Page 3: How They Work
The structure in which it is installed must be in good shape and able to withstand this pressure. The structure surface must have a smooth surface capable of maintaining a seal. (A) FLOOD GATE – ADJUSTED FROM REAR OF PRODUCT (Shown without neoprene cover) MAIN JACK POINT (HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT OF BARRIER) -
Page 4: Box Components
Flood Gate Size 35in - 40in Max. Expansion: 44in Height: 26.5in For optimum layout, the Flood Gate can expand approximately 9in, but staying closer to 5in is preferred. Follow the guide to right to calculate how many units & what size you may need. -
Page 5: Placing The Flood Gate
Requires sufficient reveal for the Flood Gate to grip the wall. Ideally, 2” (50 mm) of reveal is recommended, although 1¼” (32 mm) - 1” (25 mm) may be sufficient as long as the Flood Gate can grip tight. This should be measured from the furthest outward point on the door (usually the frame but look for threshold at the bottom of the door that often protrudes into the reveal space). -
Page 6: Installing Your Flood Gate
finish ed WARNING - DO NOT fully tighten these bolts as this will cause the Hand tighten bolts Flood Gate to rise off the surface & cause seepage. Only tighten enough to gently compress neoprene sleeve. Diagram 4 Diagram C... -
Page 7: Side Rails
#2 No Door Frame Options To fit the Flood Gate in a wall where the side walls are not adequate, you will need to create a side wall support of some kind, using optional Side Rails as shown in example below. -
Page 8: Instructions For Stanchion & Side Rails
Ground BOTTOM Base Ground UNDERGROUND Base UNDERGROUND Ground A: Upright Stanchion B: Side Rails Base It is important that the Side Rails and Stanchions are square to the ground surface and parallel to each other. Flood Gate Manual | www.quickdams.com... -
Page 9: Side Rails: Preparing The Opening
Note the design of the Side Rails: There is a larger access hole for the drill bit. The cap on top of the side rail prevents the Flood Gate from riding up when tightening the tension bolts on the lower edge of the Flood Gate, reducing the amount of horizontal pressure required to secure the Flood Gate in place. - Page 10 <INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE> IS <INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE> IS SCALE: 1:4 WEIGHT: SHEET 1 OF 1 SCALE: 1:4 WEIGHT: SHEET 1 OF 1 PROHIBITED. APPLICATION DO NOT SCALE DRAWING PROHIBITED. APPLICATION DO NOT SCALE DRAWING Flood Gate Manual | www.quickdams.com...
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Page 11: Stanchions: Laying Out The Hole Location
Mark a line across the guide bar at appropriate intervals (See illustration I in red). These marks represent the ILL J centerline spacing of the holes to be bored. The intervals depend on the mix of Flood Gate units you BORING THE HOLES FOR THE BASE Whether or not you opt to use the side rails, the 3 in. -
Page 12: Assembling The Angle Brackets To The Base
You must create a recess beneath the surface for the SOIL anchor which is then set in the concrete foundation. With this style SOIL of construction the risk associated with under size floor thickness, cracks and inadequate concrete reinforcement is greatly reduced. Flood Gate Manual | www.quickdams.com... -
Page 13: Inserting Base Assemblies
FINISH REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE NEXT ASSY USED ON WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF <INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE> IS SCALE: 1:24 WEIGHT: SHEET 1 OF 1 Flood Gate Manual | www.quickdams.com PROHIBITED. APPLICATION DO NOT SCALE DRAWING... -
Page 14: General Maintenance And Installation
(See illustration R). SEALING GROOVE SEALING GROOVE Maintaining the sealing surfaces Always keep the top of the Base and the bottom of the Stanchion clean and free of nicks and dents as these are critical sealing surfaces. Flood Gate Manual | www.quickdams.com... -
Page 15: After-Use
ASP. ASP cannot guarantee desired results. When purchasing this product from ASP, you agree to as- sume all risks that may arise from ownership, installation, and use of the Flood Gate and agree to release ASP from any and all claims brought by any person or entity against ASP related to and/or arising from your ownership, installation, and/or use of the Flood Gate. - Page 16 & MORE Visit us at www.quickdams.com or call 888-761-4405 © 2019 Quick Dam, Flood Gate & Absorbent Specialty Products. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without consent from Quick Dam &...
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