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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4752-9E1 1 10. CONTROLS (3) Verify the static pressure, meter size, size of service to meter, at each point of (3) Prior to installation of control valves, test all live water lines for leaks at a pressure of connection. Make final connections allowing for possible minor deviations from 150 PSI for a period of (3) hours, with all couplings exposed and with all pipe A. Automatic Controller - Automatic controllers shall be of the type and manufacturer shown on locations shown on plans due to site conditions. Any deviation from design criteria sections center loaded. the drawings or approved equal and installed per manufacturer's recommendations and detailed shall be brought to the attention of the Owner. Continuations of work shall be at drawings. Contractor's risk and expense. (4) Adjust remote control valves so that the most remote sprinkler heads operate at the B. Low Voltage Control Wire - All wiring to be used for connecting the automatic controller to B. Under Existing Pavement pressure recommended by the head manufacturer. Adjust remote control valves so a uniform distribution of water is applied by the sprinkler heads to the planting area for the electric solenoid actuated remote control valve shall be Type UF -600v,7 -strand or solid each individual valve system. copper, PVC insulation, single conductor, UL approved underground feeder cable. Each pilot "hot" (1) Pipe required under existing pavement shall be installed by jacking, boring or or wire shall be black with the common wire being white. Field splices between the hydraulic driving except that no hydraulic driving will be permitted under asphaltic E. Final Inspection controller and electric valves are not permitted. Control wire shall be 14 gauge or concrete pavement. otherwise specified on drawings. (1) Thoroughly clean, adjust and balance all systems. (2) Where cutting or breaking of existing pavement is necessary, secure permission from C. Communication Cable - Communication cable from the central computer to the field control the Owner before cutting or breaking the pavement and then make all necessary repairs (2) Demonstrate the entire system to the Owner, his authorized agent and/or governing units shall be Toro P-71 6-D Al cable. and replacements to the approval of the Owner and at no additional cost to the Owner. agencies to show that all remote control valves are properly balanced, all heads are D. 110 Volt Wire to Controller - 110 volt wire shall be per local code as to type and quality. C. Inspection of Pipe and Fittings - Carefully inspect all pipe and fittings before installation, properly adjusted for radius and arc of coverage, and that the installed system is workable, clean and efficient. Install in conduit 24" below grade. removing all dirt, scale, and burrs and reaming as required; install all pipe with all markings up Im for visual inspection and verification. 20. OPERATIONAL AND MATERIALS MANUALS 11. BACKFLOW PREVENTION UNITS Backflow prevention units shall be of size and type as indicated on the drawings. All backflow D. PVC Pipe A. Operational and Product Manuals - Prepare and deliver to the Owner, prior to approved final inspection, all required and necessary descriptive material in complete detail and sufficient prevention units shall be installed In accordance with detailed drawings and the requirements set forth by (1) PVC pipe shall be installed in a manner which will provide for expansion and quantity, operation and product manual. The manual shall describe the material installed and local codes and/or the County Health department. contraction as recommended by the pipe manufacturer. Routing is diagrammatic and shall be in sufficient detail to permit operating personnel to understand, operate and maintain shall be installed In such a manner as to conform with the details per the drawings. all equipment. Spare parts lists and related manufacturer information shall be included for each 12. IRRIGATION HEADS (2) In joining, use only the specified or manufacturer's recommended solvent and make all equipment item installed. Cl) A. Sprinkler heads shall be of the types and sizes with the diameter or radius of throw, pressure, p yp ( ) joints in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommended methods; give solvent B. Each complete, bound manual shall include the following information: discharge and other designations necessary to determine the types and sizes as Indicated on the welds at least 15 minutes set up time before moving or handling and 24 hours curing plans. They shall be constructed of bronze, brass, stainless steel and/or high impact plastic. time before filling with water. (1) Index sheet stating Contractor's address and telephone number. B. All heads of a particular type of function in the system shall be of the same manufacturer and 18. INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT (2) Duration of guarantee period. shall be marked with the manufacturer's name and identification in such a position that they can be identified without being removed from the system. A. Automatic Controller Location and Installation (3) List of equipment with names and addresses of local manufacturer representatives. 13. OTHER MATERIALS (1) Automatic controller(s) shall be installed at the location(s) shown on the drawings. (4) Complete operating and maintenance instructions on all major equipment. All other materials not specifically described but required for a complete and proper irrigation system (2) The controller location is essentially diagrammatic and shall be specifically located by C. In addition to the above manuals, provide the maintenance personnel with instructions for major installation, shall be new, first quality of their respective kinds, and subject to the approval of the the Owner or his representative. equipment and show written evidence to the Owner, at the conclusion of the project, that this Owner. (3) All local and applicable codes shall take precedence in the furnishing and/or service has been rendered. 14. EXECUTION connecting of 110V electrical service to the controller. D. INSPECTION A. Inspection (4) Adequate coverage (18" minimum) of the 24V service wire leading from the controller shall be installed from the bottom of the controller to trenches. (1)At all times permit the Owner or his authorized agents to visit and observe the work or (1) Prior to all work of this section, carefully inspect the installed work of all other trades any part thereof. Maintain proper facilities and provide safe access for such observations to all parts of the work. Where the specifications require work to be and verify that all such work is complete to the point where this installation may 5 Controllers shall be installed within vandal -resistant enclosures as called for on the () drawings. tested, it shall not be covered up until tested or approved by the Owner and governing properly commence. agencies. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for notifying the Owner and (2) Verify that the irrigation system will be installed in strict accordance with all pertinent g y Pe B. Control Wires required agency (48 hours notice minimum required), where and when such work is in readiness for testing. Should any such work be covered without such test or approval, codes and regulations, the original design, the reference standard and the manufacturer's recommendations. (1) All electrical equipment and wiring shall comply with local and State Codes and be it shall, if so ordered, be uncovered at the Contractor's expense. Installed by those skilled and in the trade. Unless the governing code (2) Observation Required (3) Verify all field conditions including property lines, rights of way, tract boundaries, specifies otherwise, low voltage control wire may be installed by the irrigation easements and any other legal or physical element as required for the successful Contractor. a. Prestart meeting completion of the project. (2) Connecting and splicing of wire at the valves shall be made using Dura Seal crimp b. Layout of control equipment and heads B. Discrepancies splices as manufactured by Raychem Corporation. Contractor shall refer to Raychem C. Main line pressure test and trench depth check. d. Lateral trench depth check cher Installation procedures using the Ultratorch 3 heating tool. No other splices will be e. Coverage test and p l observation (1) In the event of discrepancy, immediately notify the Contractor or his authorized allowed. f. Final observation representative. C. Communication Cable E. Standard of Installation - Material and workmanship shall be in accordance with local codes (2) Do not proceed with installation In areas of discrepancy until all such discrepancies have been fully resolved. 1 Communication cable shall be installed from the field control unit to the area called () and ordinances of legally constituted authorities, except that where provisions of these for on the plans. specifications exceed such requirements, these specifications shall govern. 15. FIELD MEASUREMENTS (2) Install cable in PVC conduit and stub in valve box as indicated on the plans. Ends of F. Preservation and Cleaning - Cleanup all work as it progresses. At frequent intervals, and at all Make all necessary measurements in the field to ensure precise fit of items in accordance with the cable shall be sealed with an approved water tight connectors as specified. (See times when directed by the Owner, remove and dispose of accumulations of rubbish and debris of all kinds. At the time of completion, the entire site shall be cleared of tools, equipment, original design. Section 18-B-2 above.) rubbish, etc., all of which shall be left in proper, clean condition ready for acceptance. 16. TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING (3) Field splices are not permitted, except where tying in to cable which has been stubbed out by others. Splices shall be made using a Paige Splice Kit No. P7162D-1 and in G. Completion - The work shall be accepted In writing when the entire scope of work has been A. Trenching accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. completed satisfactorily to the Owner. In judging the work, no allowance for deviation from the original plans and specifications will be made unless previously approved by the Owner. (1) Excavation shall be open vertical construction sufficiently wide to provide free (4) Install all communication cable in approved PVC electrical conduit. H. Equipment - Irrigation equipment, operating keys and spare parts shall be furnished to the working space around the work installed and to provide ample space for backfilling and compacting. D. Electrical Work -All electrical work shall be installed per code requirements. P Owner as shown on the plans. (2) Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade lines, and trench bottom shall be E. Quick Coupling Valves - Quick coupling valves shall be set approximately 12" from walks, 1. Service by the Contractor - The contractor shall service the system as the Owner's request period and shall be paid work performed ch by the during theIf noteschedule compacted to provide an accurate grade and uniform bearing for the full length of the curbs, header boards, or paved areas where applicable per detail drawings. requested by the Owner, the Couarantee guarantee. ntractor hr f msh thie Owner with ais pipe run. F. Valves of services and fees. (3) When two pipes are to be placed in the same trench, maintain a six-inch space between pipes as a minimum. No pipe shall be installed directly over another. (1) All valves shall be installed as shown in the details and in accordance with J. Final acceptance - Within 10 days of the Contractor's notification that the installation is complete, the Owner and required agencies will observe the installation and, if final acceptance manufacturer's recommendations. is not given, will prepare a "punch list" which, upon completion by the Contractor, and B. Backfilling (2) All automatic valves shall be sized as shown on plans. Gate Valves shall be line size. approved by the Owner, will signify final acceptance by the Owner. (1) Backfill material shall be approved soil. Unsuitable material, including clods and rocks over 2 1/2" in size, shall be removed from the premises and disposed of legally at (3) Install each control valve in a separate valve box with a minimum of 30" between no cost to the Owner. valves and 12" from any walk or structure. (2) All Backfilling shall be done carefully and shall be properly compacted. G. Valve Boxes (3) Depth of trenches shall be sufficient to provide a minimum cover above the top of the (1) Valve boxes installed near walks, curbs, header boards and paving shall abut those pipe as follows: items and the top surfaces shall be flush with items listed above. a. 14" over non -pressure rotor pop-up lines (minimum). (2) All valve boxes shall be installed as shown in the details in accordance with b. 12" over non -pressure lateral lines (minimum). manufacturer's recommendations. C. 18" over 24 volt conduit and non -potable irrigation main line 3" and smaller (minimum). 19. TESTING AND INSPECTION d. 24" cover over pipe serving potable water to a backflow preventer and 120V conduit (minimum). A. General e. 30" cover over pipe crossing under paving (minimum). f. Surplus earth remaining after backfilling shall be disposed of on the premises (1) Furnish all necessary testing equipment and personnel. as directed by the Owner. (2) Correct all leaks and retest until acceptance by the Owner. 17. INSTALLATION OF PIPE B. Covering up Uninspected Work - Do not allow or cause any of the work of this section to be A. General covered up or enclosed until it has been inspected, tested and approved by the Owner and authorized agencies. (See Section 4-D-2) (1) The irrigation piping layout is schematic. Contractor can make minor adjustments to the system as required to avoid physical elements or conform to other site conditions. C. Flushing - Before backfilling the main line, and with all control valves in place but before In all cases there should be no conflicts between the irrigation system, planting, and lateral pipes are connected, completely flush and test the main line and repair all leaks; flush structural elements. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining coverage as out each section of lateral pipe before irrigation heads are attached. indicated, prior approval of any such adjustment from the Owner and for recording of any such change. D. Testing 9 (2) Prior to Installation, pressure, meter size, size of service to meter, at each point of (1) Make all necessary provisions for thoroughly bleeding the line of air and debris. connection. Make final connections allowing for possible minor deviations from locations shown on plans due to site conditions. Any deviation from design criteria (2) Before testing, fill the line with water for a period of at least 24 hours. shall be brought to the attention of the Owner. Continuation of work shall be at Contractor's risk and expense. SHOULD CONSTRUCTION OF THE REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS NOT COMMENCE WITHIN TWO O �p NDSG�p �-�, CITY OF FONTANA, CALIFORNIA BEECH AVENUE MEDIAN BENCH MARK: HUNTER LANDSCAPE 711 S. Fee Ana Street YEARS OF THE DATE OF APPROVAL SHOWN HEREON AND CARRIED FORTH IN A DILIGENT MANNER, THE \�-� m e 4 DPAM eY: �, AS NOTED sAN BERNARI�INo c�ouKnr TBM PER FIELo BooK 4015/&4&Placentia, California 92870-6706 ELEVATION - 1018.&3'. DATUM - 1828 » CITY ENGINEER MAY REQUIRE REVISIONS TO THE MPAM TME SUPEROM �: ecifications �,�: PLROAD SPIKE IN POIMER POLE 71&33, N.E. CORNER Ph: 714.986.2400 ral ai rola on PLANS TO BRING THEM INTO CONFORMANCE WITH 9 � Aug26 2008 ' POPLAR AVE. & SANTA ANA AVE. M. FROM BM B-3&. 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