Flood Gate User Manual
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1. STRAIGHT RIDGED Pal GUIDE BAR SHIMS OR CLAMPS ON BOTH ENDS AS SHOWN Whether or not you opt to use the side rails the 3 in 76 2 mm centerline dimension of the bored stanchion holes must always be maintained from whatever surface the back CAUTION face of the Flood Gate comes into contact with on the opening A An engineer will advise on the most appropriate method of boring the hole Two popular methods include but are not limited to the use of a high pressure water saw or a diamond faced concrete hole drill Use a straight rigid guide bar not supplied cut to the width of the door opening A guide bar made of 1 4 x1 Ya x Ye 31 75 mm x 31 75 mm x 3 17 mm angle steel or aluminum is recommended Mark a line across the guide bar at appropriate intervals These marks represent the center line spacing of the holes to be bored The intervals depend on the mix of Floodgate units you identified at the planning stage as the most suitable Lay a carpenters square on the floor against the inner surface of the guide bar and mark a vertical and horizontal line this becomes the center of each bored hole BORING THE HOLES FOR THE BASE aL This illustration is an Example of an opening of 14 ft for A Using 5 Flood Gates each stanchion or dimension B is positioned at their respective center lines NOTE The 3 in 76 2 mm set back dimension to the center line of the bored holes is critical to ins2. F a LOODGATE Instructions amp Operato A BS TABLE OF CONTENTS PHOTO anna Pg Gate S ZE Sine i anaE EE E E Pg Doorway ANatOMY eesssssseeserrressrrisserrissrrissrritssrrerestrrrtstrrrtsrerersree Pg Where to Place the Gate Pg Fitting INSETUCTHONS sante inner Pg After use Maintenance Instructions Po Storing your FOOT nn Pg Important IniofmatiSn nan Pg Special Situations Doorways with No Revedl nn Pg 6 Openings too wide for Flood Gates Pg 7 No Door Frame Fitting OBHbNS un Pg 7 Instructions for Stanchion amp Side Rails Optional Pg 8 Choosing the correct size gates rererere Pg 8 Preparing the Gp hIndL es sssnanniinmennnen Pg 9 Masonry recessed entrance Pg 9 Boring the holes for the base Pg 10 Assembling the Angle Brackets Pg 11 Preparing the ground surface Pg 11 Inserting Base assemblies Pg 12 General Maintenance and installation Pg 13 Warranty Usage amp Maintenance Log Pg 14 R E Williams Contractor Inc www rewci com Product Information How they work Flood Gates have been designed engineered and tested to minimize water intrusion of depths up to 23 inches through doors or other openings Flood Gates are not designed to withstand impacts from debris and or waves Effectiveness of Flood Gat
3. 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 ASP shall not be liable for any improper or incorrect ownership installation or use of this product and assumes no responsibility for anyone s ownership installation or use of this product In no event shall ASP be liable for any direct indirect incidental special exemplary or consequential damages including but not limited to procurement or substitute goods or services loss of use or profits or business interruption however caused and on any theory arising in any way out of the use of this product even if advised of the possibility of such damage This disclaimer of liability applies to any damages injury or death whether based on alleged breach of contract tortuous behavior negligence or any other cause of action including and not limited to damages or injuries caused by any failure of performance error omission defect or delay in operation Limited Warranty ASP warrants this product and components to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from date of shipment If within the term of this warranty if any Flood Gate component is found to be defective upon inspection by an authorized Flood Gate representative ASP will replace or repair at ASP s discretion any part found to be defecti
4. 8 Doorway anatomy 1 Width of opening wall to wall within the reveal 2 Reveal measured from the outer side of the door frame or furthest obstruction outwards to the corner of the face wall of the building 3 Construction of reveal make sure that it is a smooth surface this will create the most effective seal if it is not smooth between Flood Gate amp reveal use optional side rails 4 Which way does the door window open inwards outwards sash sliding up and over roller shutter none opening etc Example Door frame lt Reveal gt Outer wall Width of Opening _ gt 2 R E Williams Contractor Inc www rewci com Where to place the gate Ideally the Flood Gate should be placed on the outside of the property in the reveal All buildings differ in the amount of reveal available and their surface type it is recommended that you check your wall and floor surfaces to ensure that water cannot seep under or around the barrier nor into the plasterwork Add silicone caulk between Flood Gate and reveal as needed Example Preferred Placement Outside Door frame 1 Inward Opening Door Preferred placement is on outside of property Place Flood Gate outside for continued access during flooding 2 Outward Opening Door Place Flood Gate inside for continued access during flooding Requires sufficient reveal for the Floodgate to grip the wall Ideally 2 50 mm of re
5. Gate edges Its width dimension can vary amp is not critical The height of the Frame should match the height of the Flood Gate at 27 680 mm R E Williams Contractor Inc www rewci com To connect multiple Flood Gates together the stanchion set must be used Instructions for Stanchion amp Side Rails both optional The parts shown in illustrations A and B come in one kit with all of the necessary hardware Illustration C are the Side Rails amp are sold in pairs LL A ILL B Upright Stanchion Stanchion amp Anchor e Upright Stanchion ILLA e Base ILL A e Angle Brackets ILL B e Side Rails optional ILL C Flood water comes from this side A The evaluation should be done by a professional engineering consultant Prior to fitting the Flood Gate system to any existing structure or pre construction a full evaluation of the structure must be completed to assess whether or not the structure is in fact suitable to withstand the hydro dynamic and hydro static pressures that occur during a flood situation This includes evaluating the force impact of static water load pressures and moving pressures Choosing the correct size Flood Gate Determine the appropriate size or mixture of sizes of Flood Gates to fit your openings Flood Gate Size 30 35 Flood Gate Size 35 40 Max Expansion 39 Max Expansion 44 Height 26 5 Height 26 5 Flood Ga
6. Rear Angle square works nicely for this Bracket need not be squared PREPARING THE GROUND SURFACE AND BASE RECESS ae pie CENTER LINE OF ANCHOR SNS Top _ SHOULD BE ON CENTRE EXISTING 7 EXISTING ONENE l LINE OF HOLE AS SHOWN CONCRETE CONCRETE TOWAR POSITIONING GAUGE E SLAB d D SLAB 4 WATER 27 ANGLE FRONT OUTSIDE OF BUILDING ESUPPORTRIB FACES TOWARDS i Ag OUTSIDE OF i Ea BUILDING ASSEMBLY Speke Foe Concrete floors and slabs vary greatly in terms A of thickness and type of concrete You must create a recess beneath the surface for the anchor which is then set in the concrete foundation With this style of construction the risk associated with under size floor thickness cracks and inadequate concrete reinforcement is greatly reduced 11 R E Williams Contractor Inc www rewci com INSERTING BASE ASSEMBLIES Pour and fill the hole with concrete to a depth of 4 inches from the top and tap or vibrate the concrete to ensure it completely settles at the bottom of the hole Position the base down into the concrete 1 Align the center line marks on the angle brackets with the line marks on the center edge See illustration P Ensure you clamp the center line marks together so that both angle brackets are resting flat on the A surtace of the floor See illustration N NOTE Each base is designed with a 3 x 3 hollow square tube At the very top of
7. and vertical operating mechanisms to their closed position Remove the unit from its position Remove the sleeve and examine for damage caused by stress use or wear and tear Repair or replace as necessary The sleeve can be hand washed in warm water up to 104 F 40 C Rinse in cold water and hang to dry in shaded area DO NOT TUMBLE DRY Dry off excess moisture from the metal frame Examine for damage caused by stress use or wear and tear Apply rust proofing oil or grease to all expandable mechanisms Once all parts of the unit are dry replace the sleeve over the metal frame so that access can be made to the adjusting mechanisms on the back Storing your Flood Gate GT BO DE gs Store the unit in a secure location and only allow access by a responsible adult The unit should be stored in its closed and upright position DO NOT STORE IN AN EXPANDED STATE Store the unit and its accessories in a dry and well ventilated area DO NOT STORE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT DO NOT EXPOSE THE PRODUCT TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES AND KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES If you are storing more than one unit and do not intend on using the original packaging the gates must be stored face to face The face as shown in Diagram B DO NOT STORE FACE TO BACK OR BACK TO BACK AT THIS CAN DAMAGE THE PRODUCTS Review the unit and its mechanisms periodically to ensure that the conditions of storage have not reduced its effectiveness Important informati
8. d base area in preparation for positioning Silicone caulk may be applied to uneven surfaces between wall and Flood Gate DIRNS WARNING Rough surfaces may damage the sleeve STEP TWO Diagram A2 Place the barrier with its face see Diagram B toward the flood Diagram B threat and as close as possible to your entrance in a solid reveal WARNING If you are not sure the reveal can withstand the forces that will be applied to it you MUST seek advice from a structural engineer STEP THREE Keeping the unit in an upright position apply downward pressure to the unit while adjusting the horizontal scissor jack see Diagrams A amp A1 Diagram A3 WARNING Over extending the unit my weaken it and reduce its Diagram C effectiveness It is recommended that expansion be no more than 5 inches 12 7 cm If a larger unit would fit the opening it must be used instead of over extending a smaller unit STEP FOUR Adjust each of the 4 downward pressure bolts to a maximum depth of 14 7 mm to compact the sleeve along the ground see Diagrams A amp A2 WARNING DO NOT fully tighten these bolts as this will prevent further adjustment STEP FIVE Silicone caulk may be used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions on the exterior edges of the frame to ensure a complete seal see Diagram A3 R E Williams Contractor Inc www rewci com After use Maintenance Instructions Return the horizontal
9. es is dependent upon pressure between sides and bottom of opening The structure in which it is installed must be in good shape and able to withstand this pressure Also the structure surface must have a smooth surface capable of maintaining a seal A FLOOD GATE STANDARD ADJUSTED FROM REAR OF PRODUCT Shown without neoprene cover MAIN JACKING POINT HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT OF BARRIER SECURITY PIN E 4 X ADJUSTING BOLTS NO ADJUSTMENT _ TO CREATE DOWNWARD PRESSURE SEAL What they are made of A 1 Steel Tube Frame provides the support structure B 1 8 Front Steel Flat Sheets block amp take the weight of the water C 2 ton Scissor Jack expands amp creates a secure fit within door frame D Neoprene Sleeve surrounds entire system amp provides a watertight seal around its perimeter Back shown without Neoprene Sleeve Back shown with Neoprene Sleeve Front shown with Neoprene Sleeve R E Williams Contractor Inc www rewci com Box components Neoprene Sleeve Hand Tool for Scissor Jack Tube of caulk Ratchet Wrench Instructions amp Operations Manual Gate sizes Note ODFG30 Fits openings 30 35 For openings wider than 50 stanchions QDFG35 Fits openings 35 40 must be used See Flood Gate Stanchion QDFD40 Fits openings 40 45 Installation amp Maintenance section QDFG45 Fits openings 45 50 of this manual on page
10. on 01 R ND 8 9 Do not handle the unit in an electrical storm Do not apply excessive force to any of the adjusting mechanisms of this product The unit must not be used in extreme temperatures and must be kept away from open flames at all times Do not apply to the unit any solvents or other chemicals with which it may react The unit should only be installed by a responsible adult Metal finishing on this product can be sharp once the neoprene sleeve has been removed wear suitable protective gloves when handling metal frame Ensure that while adjusting the unit all limbs loose garments and other personal accessories are kept clear of the moving parts The unit must not be used if damaged or incomplete This product is only to be used for the purpose for which it was designed and manufactured 10 Absorbent Specialty Products ASP its associated entities and trading partners do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage caused by improper use of this product 11 ASP its associated entities and trading partners do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage caused by the ratchet wrench hand tool or silicone caulk 12 These products have a finite life and ASP its associated entities and trading partners do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from the deterioration of these products 5 R E Williams Contractor Inc www rewci com Special Situations D
11. oorways with no reveal Note f you do NOT have a standard door that fits the Flood Gate please review the following options to adapt your door frame to accommodate the Flood Gate Many doors particularly PVC doors patio doors and French windows are fitted almost flush with the outer face of the building In these situations you would need to consider how you can extend the reveal sufficient to allow the barrier to work Possible solutions SOLUTION 1 Use a pair of side rails optional to fit to either the reveal or the outer face of the building and provide a solid point to which the Floodgates can fit into See Example 1 Example 1 Side rails optional accessory Side Rails eae topeonel ee Where Frames amp Side Rails are fitted to the wall the sides and bottom should be sealed with caulk to ensure water cannot bypass the Flood Gate SOLUTION 2 Secure a minimum 2 x 4 pressure treated post flush to exterior wall Siding may have to be adjusted to ensure a flush mount to wall Apply silicone caulk between wall and post to ensure water tight seal Using a tapcon type bolt ensure sufficient depth to allow Flood Gate to function and post to resist force exerted when installing Flood Gate Barrier See Example 2 Example 2 Where the pressure is exerted at 90 to the bolts securing the extra frame the securing method should be able to resist up to 1 tons of pressure Use Tapcon with Concrete shields if necessa
12. ry to secure into brick block etc Added frame not included 3 4 Apply silicone caulk to these joints 6 R E Williams Contractor Inc WWW rewci com Openings too wide for Flood Gates Example 3 If opening is greater than 50 additional frame may be added to decrease opening size However please ensure that the screw heads do not protrude from the frame or stanchion and side rails optional may be used to connect multiple units together Apply silicone caulk on outside joints and along bottom of the new frame EE Added frame not included Always ensure the joints between the new frame and the existing wall frame are sealed with a water resistant silicone caulk to protect against water intrusion 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 Examples 1 amp 4 or adding additional wood rails not included See Example 5 Example 4 Optional Side Rails Side Rails a D Where Frames amp Side Rails are fitted to the wall the sides and bottom should be sealed with caulk to ensure water cannot bypass the Flood Gate Example 5 Wood rails New Frame ai not included Fae SSS EE Flood Gate positioned to flood side The Frame must be a minimum of 1 25 mm deep to provide sufficient support to the Flood
13. stanchion These must be coated with a waterproof grease or anti seize compound and screwed into the holes on each plate This will protect the threads in the plate and allow traffic to move across the anchor plate without damaging the threads See illustration Q 2 These plugs should be flush with the top of the base A and no deeper They should also be re greased periodically and after every use to ensure they will come out when needed A Before installing the stanchion To prevent any leaking between the top of the Base and the bottom of the Stanchion there is a A machined 3 16 groove which should be filled with silicone caulk to add additional sealing See illustration R CLLR SEALING GROOVE y Le 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 13 www rewci com R E Williams Contractor Inc Terms amp Conditions Flood Gate is intended to be used as outlined in this document and other Absorbent Specialty Products ASP literature Data and information provided in this document is for general information purposes only Conditions for each use of the Flood Gate will vary and are beyond the control of ASP ASP cannot guarantee desired results When purchasing this product from ASP you agree to assume all risks that may arise from ownership installation
14. te Size 40 45 Flood Gate Size 45 50 Max Expansion 49 Max Expansion 54 Height 26 5 Height 26 5 not exceed 5 inches sm ILL D The expandable Flood Gate unit should ag LD The decision must be made prior to installing 1 He A gt Bl lt A gt Bl lt the side rails and preparing the opening Once you have measured the opening D see ILLD you must choose a combination of units A Gate Size B width 3 56 C width 1 5 8 Stanchion Side Rails Width Width 8 R E Williams Contractor Inc www rewci com PREPARING THE OPENING Ensure the planning and evaluation stage is complete and you have identified the products you require and carried out any remedial work that is necessary to square and even wall reveals and ground area If your frame is not secure or is uneven then installing side rails optional may be necessary Installing the Side Rails Ensure the right and left jam plates are square with the floor at least 30 inches 76 cm high See illustration E and illustration F When the corners are squared you can install the side rails See illustration G and illustration H Before you drill and install the side rail screws you must apply a generous coat of silicone caulk to the full length of each surface of the side rail where it comes in contact with the backing surfaces e g reveal doorstop jam plate brick molding If you are fastening against a masonry surface
15. the tube and through its rear wall just under the threaded plate there is a 3 4 hole in the tube This hole allows air to escape from the inside of the tube while the inside is filling with concrete See illustration O ILLO 2 While filling with concrete gently tap on the very a center of the top of the base with a block of wood or handle end of a hammer AIR It is critical that the inside of the base is RELIEF letely filled with ee HOLE completely filled with concrete to maintain maximum strength surface of the ground Do not remove the clamps and angle brackets for 3 Ensure the top edge of angle brackets are flush with the at least 24 to 36 hours depending on the temperature humidity and soil mechanics to allow concrete to set LP e o e o 32 K CLAMP 4 Dimension B RIDGED from ILL J STRAIGHT not included EDGE Center line mark on face of Angle Bracket must line up with marks on Ridged Straight Edge oe Ea Center line mark on Face of front angle Bracket 12 R E Williams Contractor Inc www rewci com GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION Removing the clamp Keep the Allen Screws and Allen Wrench in a safe place as they will be needed to secure the La stanchion to the Base in the event of a flood Maintaining the Base 1 There are 4 1 2 in grub screws with every
16. ure proper alignment of the Flood Gate panels 10 R E Williams Contractor Inc www rewci com ASSEMBLING THE ANGLE BRACKETS TO BASE When the holes are bored and cleaned you are ready to set up the base 1 Assemble the two angle brackets to the base using the four allen head cap screws Finger tighten at this point See illustration K NOTE The front of the base is where the support rib is located See illustration N 2 Using a small square adjust the front angle bracket so it s square to the top side edge of the base see illustration K Land N 3 While holding the front angle bracket square to the base tighten all four cap screws 4 Re check the front angle bracket again with the square see illustration L 5 Firmly clamp or block shim each end of the rigid straight edge into the side rails and against the floor Ensure that the center line marks which are put on to the straight edge earlier are facing upward as these are the marks which you must later line up with the center line marks scribed on to the face of the angle brackets see illustration l A ILL K FRONT ANGLE BRACKET REAR ANGLE BRACKET The two angles are the same but the Front Angle Bracket is Face A and B must the one which is the positioning gauge for each stanchion be square to each other therefore it must be squared with the side edge of the base as shown A simple 6 in prior to tightening See illustration K The
17. use a carbide tipped 5 32 inch drill bit Use screws suitable for wood and concrete with shields If threading into wood you need to drill a 3 32 inch hole first FRONT VIEW a ILL G RIGHT SIDE DOOR FRAME TOP VIEW TOP VIEW F DOOR STOP THE 2 SIDE RAILS MUST BE IN ALIGNMENT ws SIDE RAILS 7 OPTIONAL EXTRA p FULLLENGTHOF BOTH FACES art JAM PLATE J is BRICK SIDE RAILS MOLDING OPTIONAL EXTRA When installing the tapered head screws ensure the heads of the screws are flush or below the top of the counter sink If the screws are not flush or below they will cut the outer fabric of the Flood Gate and cause a leak MASONRY RECESSED ENTRANCE 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 thus reducing the amount of horizontal pressure required to secure the Flood Gate in place With a recessed entrance the Floodgate System mounts easily Apply silicone caulk to the side rails which come in contact with the property Squared to the walkway and wall and screwed into place R E Williams Contractor Inc www rewci com BORING THE HOLES FOR THE BASE Ln CENTER LINE OF STANCHION
18. ve Unauthorized modification of this product voids this limited warranty The neoprene sleeve is considered a wear item and is not covered under this warranty Replacements can be purchased from ASP Moving parts must be properly maintained prior to storage To make a claim under this warranty contact ASP at this address Absorbent Specialty Products 51 Abbot Street Suite 2 Cumberland RI 02864 888 761 4405 info absorbsp com Inspection and Maintenance Usage and Maintenance Log 14 R E Williams Contractor Inc www rewci com
19. veal is recommended although 14 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 protrude into the reveal space Measure this distance for Outward Opening Door Inside Mount FLOOD GATE PLACEMENT 2 a F Min Reveal 1 25 2 32 mm 50 mm Main wall of building FLOOD GATE PLACEMENT 1 PREFERRED Le Min Reveal 1 25 2 32 mm 50 mm Measure this distance for Inward Outside 1 Opening Door Outside Mount R E Williams Contractor Inc www rewci com Fitting Instructions The Flood Gate is designed to seal off doorways from flood water It can be reused for many years but must be properly maintained The Flood Gate system includes A metal frame expanding both horizontally and vertically see Diagram A A neoprene sleeve see Diagram B The rear of the sleeve allows access to the scissor jack and lower bolts see Diagram C A hand tool for scissor jack see Diagram A1 A ratchet wrench see Diagram A2 Tube of Silicone Caulk see Diagram A3 Installing your Flood Gate Diagram A Diagram A1 By following the procedures in the correct sequence the barrier will take approximately 2 minutes to install in position STEP ONE Ensure that your entrance is smooth and clean of dust and debris at the vertical an
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