# How does the FlowStop stop flooding ? {% hint style="info" %} **Good to know :** The FlowStop is the result of 3 years of R\&D. It is protected by a patent. No construction work required, quick inflation and compact storage, it is the most effective flood protection on the market. {% endhint %} ### When should FlowStop be deployed ? In case of rising water or heavy rainfall. ### Is it necessary to add a strip of material between the FlowStop and the walls or the threshold of the openings ? It is not necessary: the FlowStop has been designed to be used without any construction work (such as a rail or notch) and is sufficient to ensure its function. ### What sizes of openings are covered by FlowStop ? Each FlowStop is manufactured to the exact width of your opening to ensure a 100% watertightness. ### What is the height of the FlowStop ? The standard height is 80 cm. We produce each FlowStop custom-made, so it is possible to customize the height if you have constraints. ### How does the FlowStop block the flooding? {% embed url="" %} # How to measure openings ? {% hint style="success" %} **Equipment required :** a simple tape measure **Accuracy required :** 0.3 inch {% endhint %} {% embed url="" %} {% hint style="danger" %} **Measurements taken at ground level and at about 31.5 '' / 80 cm height** If your opening is not perfectly parallel, please indicate the widest measurement. {% endhint %} ### How to get a quote ? You can enter your information and the measurements of your openings in [this online form](https://www.flowstop.co/en/quote). You will then receive a personalized quote within 48 hours. # Practical information ### What is the weight of the device? The device weighs 7 to 26 lb (about 7 lb per m2) ### What is the inflation pressure of the device? The ideal inflation pressure is 13 PSI ### Do I need a special pump or is a standard market pump suitable? The inflation is done with a standard or electric pump. The tip to use is stand-up paddle, kayak... ### Can the installation be done by a single person? Up to 60 inch, the inflation and the installation can be done by one person; for bigger sizes, it is recommended to be two people. ### My opening has some irregularities, is it a problem? The FlowStop is made to absorbs 0.4 inch of irregularities on the floor and on the walls. ### Do you have a video to prove that the device inflates in less than a minute? Of course 😉 {% embed url="" %} # How to store and care your FlowStop ? ### Is maintenance required to keep it in good condition ? You just should inflate your anti-flood barrier FlowStop once a year to ensure that it is in good condition. ### What should be done after it is used ? You should clean it with clean water to ensure that no material is left on the surface of the device. ### Can the FlowStop be kept deflated or should it remain inflated ? We have designed the FlowStop to make everything as simple as possible, whether it is installation, use or storage: it can therefore be deflated and stored flat on a shelf or hung on a wall thanks to the handles. ### Can the FlowStop be rolled or folded ? If you need to move it, rolling or folding it is no problem. But it is better not to keep it rolled or folded for a long time because it could damage the seals. ### What is the life span of the device? With a healthy storage, the life span is at least 10 years. # \[Tutorial 1] How to install a FlowStop pump ? {% embed url="" %} # \[Tutorial 2] How to set up and install a FlowStop ? {% embed url="" %} # \[Tutorial 3] How to deflate and store my FlowStop ? {% embed url="" %} # My FlowStop seems too wide, is this normal ? ### Precisions on the width At the production we add between 0.3 and 1 inch of width except joints because it is absolutely necessary to be slightly wider than slightly less. At the time of inflation the air fills completely your opening and the joints are crushed by the pressure of the air, it is what ensures the sealing. ### Installation Tip When you install them, you pre-inflate the top cushion. {% hint style="success" %} When placing it in your opening, **do not hesitate to force it in.** {% endhint %} L'air prend The air then takes up all the space. ### Examples

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# 📥 User Manual ### You can find the complete version of the PDF user manual by clicking on the link below {% file src="/files/4IpySTYkx6IjR13lq29G" %}