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PLACING THE FLOOD GATE
#1 Inward Opening Door (Preferred Placement):
#2 Outward Opening Door:
#3 Other Openings:
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 oor
surfaces to ensure that water cannot seep under or around the barrier, nor into the side walls or framework.
Add silicone caulk (not included) between Flood Gate and reveal as needed.
Place Flood Gate outside for continued access during ooding.
Place Flood Gate inside for continued access during ooding.
Requires sufcient 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 sufcient 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).
Note: If door opens out, you will need a minimum distance of 3in between the Flood Gate and
the door to access the jack and bolts with a ratchet socket extension that is a minimum of
27in long (shown at right).
Flood Gates can be used in other entryway situations such as sliding doors, elevator doors, French doors,
garage doors & more!
Inside of building
Door-frame
Outer wall
FLOOD GATE
Example: Preferred Placement. (Outside)
DOOR
DOOR
Inside
Outside
FLOOD GATE PLACEMENT # 1
(PREFERRED)
FLOOD GATE PLACEMENT # 2
Measure this distance for Inward
Opening Door Outside Mount
Measure this distance for Outward
Opening Door Inside Mount
Min. Reveal 1.25”-2” (32 mm - 50 mm)
Min. 3”
Main wall of building
Min. Reveal 1.25”-2” (32 mm - 50 mm)
27in Min.