How to Install a Montana Flume
A successful Montana Flume installation requires that the flume be set correctly.
Installing the flume
The flume should be set so that it's centered in the flow stream.
The outlet of the flume must be set high enough above the downstream channel so that submergence does not occur.
The narrow opening the flume must be set downstream.
The floor must be level from front-to-back and from side-to-side (using a level on the floor - not the top - of the flume)
The flume must be braced internally (plywood and lumber are typically used) during installation to ensure that distortion does not occur.
The flume must not float out of its intended final position during installation.
Open channel flow (non-full pipe) conditions must exist at all times.
Bracing
The bracing on the top of the flume should be left on until the installation has been completed. If the flume is set in concrete, the bracing may be removed once the installation has been completed. For installations where the flume is free-standing or otherwise not set in concrete, the bracing should be left in place. If the bracing is removed, verify the dimensional accuracy of the flume after the removal.
Joints
Flumes supplied with bulkheads or transition sections must remain sealed between the joints. While these joints may be sealed initially at the factory, a final visual inspection of all joints should be performed before installation. Where required, apply one or two continuous beads of silicone on all seating surfaces before proceeding with the installation.