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Assess chute height & weight, Sample, Hotel on first ave – Vestil CC-30-MC User Manual

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October 15

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7. ASSESS CHUTE HEIGHT & WEIGHT

• The first step in undertaking a chute installation is to formulate an installation plan.
• This page is a planning tool, which is used here to illustrate an imaginary chute job.
• The next page is clean and is for your own use. Photocopy it and use it to plan your chute installations.

JOB NAME: __________________________

Measurements: Imperial or Metric?


1. What is the anticipated height of the chute?

________ feet or meters.

Measure or calculate the drop that your chute will cover.


2. How many chute sections will be needed?

Height in feet x 3 ÷ 10 =

________ sections needed.

When linked, 3 chute sections of any type will create a 10 foot drop.

or

Height in metres

=

________ sections needed.

When linked, a chute section of any type creates a 1 meter drop.


3. How many entry sections will be needed?

________ sections.

Many chutes are designed with a Top opening only. However, you may want to use Door
sections if you will be working on several floors simultaneously.


4. What diameter of chute will be used? Circle:
Every chute section is branded with its diameter.

5. Calculate the total weight of the chute using the form below:
Every chute section is branded with its weight.
Section Weights are also provided on

pages 22, 23.


Quantity

Weight in lb. or kg.

Weight in lb. or kg.

A) ______

Top Hopper

x

______ each

=

________________


B) ______

Door Sections

x

______ each

=

________________


C) ______

Regular Sections x

______ each

=

________________


D) ______

Steel Liners

x

______ each

=

________________

A+B+C+ D = TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE CHUTE = ________________

SAMPLE

[18"] [23"] [27"] [30"] [33"] [36"]

1

Chute Weight Calculation Form

Hotel On First Ave.

70 feet

70 feet x 3 divided by 10 = 21

21

3

41 lb.

39 lb.

50 lb.

2

18

41 lb.

40 lb.

2

100 lb.

80 lb.

702 lb.

923 lb.

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