Dam Easy Flood Barriers DME01, Instruction Manual

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CAUTION/
IMPORTANT
2.0
1.0 3.0
4.0 0
SECTION C: Installing the barrier(s)
2B.1. Hold Barrier #1 firmly in
position, pressing down at
Lifting Point. Position the
Direction Switch outwards
on Ratchet Handle
(towards user)
2B.4 Barrier is secure when
resistance is felt on the
Ratchet Handle, check that no
movement of the Barrier is
possible. Return the Ratchet
Handle to the verticle position
STEP 2B: EXTENDING THE SIDE PANELS – MULTIPLE BARRIERS
2B.5 ‘Max’ extension is marked
at the top of each side
panel. If the barrier is not
secure at this point, see
Section H Troubleshooting
2B.2 Jack the Ratchet Handle to
partially extend the Side
Panels, until Barrier #1 stands
upright in position within the
guide rails of the extension
pole(s), but no resistance
is felt
2
1 3
4
0
780mm –1100mm
bar
2
1 3
4
0
bar
780mm –1100mm
2B.6 Check that the door closes
without interference.
If there is interference, see
Section H Troubleshooting
CAUTION: WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY AT PINCH POINTS
3.3 Continue inflating until the Air
Pressure Gauge is approx. 2 bar
(green region). If the pressure does
not increase, see Troubleshooting
3.5 Check the level of the
Barrier. Check that Barrier
has not raissed from
doorstep and is firmly
pressed down
SECTION C: Installing the barrier(s)
3.1 Open the Air Retention
Switch (vertical position)
3.7 Check the Air Pressure Gauge at least every 2 hours initially,
to ensure no drop in pressure. A drop in pressure may indicate
a problem, see Section H
Troubleshooting
3.2 Inflate the Seal using
the Pump Handle
2
1 3
4
0
780mm –1100mm
bar
2
1 3
4
0
bar
780mm –1100mm
3.6 Repeat for each barrier
for multiple barrier
installations. Installation
of the Barrier(s) is now
complete and ready to
protect the doorway
from flood water.
TOP TIP: To prevent accidental deflation of the seal or unauthorised removal of the barrier,
optional accessory Dam Easy ® lockable Security Cover is available for purchase
3.4 Close the Air Retention
Switch (horizontal
position), to avoid
accidental deflation
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STEP 3: INFLATING THE SEAL
CAUTION: NEVER INFLATE THE SEAL IF BARRIER(S) NOT SECURE IN A DOORWAY
2B.3 Repeat positioning and
partial extension of barrier
#2, #3 etc. in series (1B.2,
1B.3, 2B1, 2B2)
Gradually extend each barrier in series to achieve
equalisation of pressure by each barrier for performance
CONTINUE TO STEP 3,
INFLATE THE SEAL
10
2.0
1.0 3.0
4.0 0
2
1 3
4
0
780mm –1100mm
bar
2
1 3
4
0
bar
780mm –1100mm
2
1 3
4
0
780mm –1100mm
bar
2
1 3
4
0
bar
780mm –1100mm
2
1 3
4
0
780mm –1100mm
bar
2
1 3
4
0
bar
780mm –1100mm
780mm –1100mm
1100mm –3300mm
30.7in – 43.3in
780mm –1100mm
30.7in – 43.3in
780mm –1100mm
30.7in – 43.3in
43.3in – 129.9in
1100mm –3300mm
43.3in – 129.9in
1100mm –3300mm
43.3in – 129.9in
1100mm –3300mm
43.3in – 129.9in
780mm –1100mm
30.7in – 43.3in
780mm –1100mm
1100mm –3300mm
30.7in – 43.3in
780mm –1100mm
30.7in – 43.3in
780mm –1100mm
30.7in – 43.3in
43.3in – 129.9in
1100mm –3300mm
43.3in – 129.9in
1100mm –3300mm
43.3in – 129.9in
1100mm –3300mm
43.3in – 129.9in
780mm –1100mm
30.7in – 43.3in
2
1 3
4
0
780mm –1100mm
bar
2
1 3
4
0
bar
780mm –1100mm
780mm –1100mm
1100mm –3300mm
30.7in – 43.3in
780mm –1100mm
30.7in – 43.3in
780mm –1100mm
30.7in – 43.3in
43.3in – 129.9in
1100mm –3300mm
43.3in – 129.9in
1100mm –3300mm
43.3in – 129.9in
1100mm –3300mm
43.3in – 129.9in
780mm –1100mm
30.7in – 43.3in
2
1 3
4
0
780mm –1100mm
bar
2
1 3
4
0
bar
780mm –1100mm