PREPARATION BEFORE INSTALLING

Preparation before installing the, “Flood Guardian System”

Important: The wall surfaces in which the mounts are to be attached must be structurally sound, plum, and reasonably smooth in order to secure the “Wall Mounts”, guaranteeing a watertight seal. The same must be done for the concrete surface, where the base plank comes in contact with.

When determining where and how the “Wall Mounts” are to be installed, remember

(A) The overall measurement of each Wall Mount is 6 ½” wide, or 13” overall for both left & right outside edges.

(B) All bolt holes, which secure the “Wall Mounts” to the building, will be 2” in from both outside edges of the

all Mount. Also, when installing the Wall Mounts, please make sure you aren’t too close to the edge of the

concrete, or masonry blocks, because this could cause cracking, jeopardizing the structural integrity of the Mount.

(D) This is the measurement between the left & right “Wall Mounts” within the opening.

(E) The maximum overall lengths of the “Planks” will be cut 3” to 3 1/8” longer than (D)

Note: If you make the planks larger than the suggested above measurements, the “Plank Compressing Clamps won’t slide down the mounts, and pass the face of the plank, which is the only way to compress the plank against the mount gaskets?

Several methods for securing the mounts to the buildingPermanent Application:Best solution for the fastest deployment of the system when a storm is approaching,and time is of the essence, is to permanentlysecure the mounts to the building with Tap-Con Screws, and in place of the back mount gasket, substituting a non-shrink silicone across the complete back surface, thick enough to eliminate the need for agasket. This willcreating a water tight bond to the building surface, and by going with a “Permanent Mount Application”, the Planks deployedin no time, and yourbuilding is protected.Removable Mount Application: Some customers might not like the mounts visual appearance on their building, or maybe because they couldbe easily damaged due to their location.

When installing removable mounts, tap-con screws may loosen up over several installations, so threaded rod with couplers, or anchors permanently installed in the concrete are yourbestchoice. One other option is an embed plate permanently attached to the building, with the non-shrink siliconebacking. (Holes will be tapped for the mounts)

Installation Options & Preparations

IMPORTANT: It should 1st be determined if the structure, in which the "Flood Guardian System" is to be deployed, can withstand the Hydrostatic Pressure.

Note: Permanent or Removable installations both require certain preparations in order to achieve maximum protection.

You'll need to make sure the surfaces in which the wall mount and base plank gaskets come in contact with, are smooth, level and reasonably plumb, providing a proper seal and eliminating any potential water penetration.

After inspecting and making sure all the gaskets are in good shape, you may start deploying the Flood Guardian Panels, but just remember, while setting the Log, install the Plank Compression Clamps to help maintain the planks upright position, making it easy to install the additional levels of planks. (Do not tighten the planks against the gasket until they are installed.

Removable Wall or Jamb Mounts: The gaskets are designed to provide a watertight seal between the structure. and the system.

Gently tighten the Plank Compression Clamps, make sure the make contact with the back wall mounts gasket, then tighten the top compression clamp, sealing the Base Panel gasket to the surface. When the surface gasket is tightened, add a little more tension to the Plank Gaskets, making sure you have a tight seal.

Permanently Attached Wall or Jamb Mounts: It is imperative you apply a generous amount of a non shrink grout I caulking to the complete back surface of the mounts before bolting to the structure. Any grout I caulking that oozes out, you can be assured you have a perfect seal. (Cut & Clean after grout cures)