Vestil CC-30-MC - Manual (Page 21)

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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.
Wraparound
Wraparound
Wraparound — 3/16” wall