i
7 Installation Guide
Refer to diagrams on pages 8 and 9 of the C4-MkII Instruction Manual.
Note:
Two versions of the Multi Purpose Teaching Flume are available as follows:
C4-2.5m with a 2.5 metre long working section
C4-5.0m with a 5.0 metre long working section
The channel for the 2.5 metre version is supplied in one complete section with the inlet tank
fitted to it and the flexible pipework installed.
The channel for the 5.0 metre version is supplied in two sections, one with the inlet tank and
flexible pipework fitted and the second with the discharge arrangement fitted. It will be necessary
to fix the two sections together before mounting the channel on the support pedestals as
described below.
The floor should be firm and level (preferably concrete). The apparatus is stable but for added
safety the flume should be secured to the floor using the set of 8 masonry bolts provided, where
possible.
For safety during assembly, a pair of trestles approximately 1 metre high will be required to
support the channel section while the support pedestals are attached.
1.
Carefully unpack the flume section(s), jacking pedestal, bearing pedestal and other
associated parts. The parts should be laid out on the floor then inspected for damage and
checked against the advice note for any missing parts. Note that the channel section(s) is
fragile until assembled onto the pedestals.
2.
Locate the parts at the proposed site – it would be difficult to move the complete flume
once assembled.
3.
If installing the 5.0 metre long version the two sections must be fixed together before
attempting to lift the channel into place. Position the two sections of channel in line, on
the floor, with the mating flanges together. Lightly smear the faces of the mating flanges
with the sealing compound (Seelastik) supplied, then fix the flanges together using the 6
nuts and bolts supplied. Ensure that the two flanges are aligned correctly then insert the
dowels into the pre-drilled holes before tightening the nuts and bolts evenly. It is very
important that the inside surfaces of the two channel beds and clear acrylic side walls are
straight and level to prevent disturbances to the water flowing along the channel. It is also
important that the tops of the clear acrylic sides are flush to ensure smooth travel of the
The F1-10 Hydraulics Bench should be commissioned before installation of the C4-
MkII. Refer to the product manual supplied with the F1-10 for information on
installation and commissioning the Hydraulics bench.
Before operating the C4-MkII, it must be unpacked, assembled and installed as
described in this Installation Guide. Safe use of the equipment depends on following the
correct installation procedure.
