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IRRMATION SYSTEM - AUTOMATIC
A. GENERAL
1. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equrp���+ent necessary to furnish 3. Isolation valves shall be des nod to permit dismantling to replace seoling 10 irrigation lines and control wiring shall be installed under loving in separate PVC
and install the irrigation system as indicated on the drawings and as specified components without removal ofI volve body from the pipeline Schedule 40 sleeves. Sleeves shoe be installed with the coverage depths as
herein.
4 Isolation valves shall be installed with operating nuts specified herein
?. Coordinate the installotion of all irrigation materials with the construction of site 1 1 Piping under existing pavement may be installed by jacking, boring Of hydraulic
amenities and planting L QUK K COUPLING VANE $ driving, except that no ►F ydroulic driving will be permitted under ospSohic concrete
pavement. Whore cutting or brooking of existing pavement is necessary, obtain
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3. AN work on this system; including�droslotic,w corogo, and operatic al Quick coupling vofws shall be os indicated in the Irrigation legend on the drawings, or permission from the Owneer before cutting or breaking povemnt and then make alltests and the bocfcfilling and compactiontrenches shall be performed before opprovW equal Contractor shah install quick coupler valves as -ndicoted in the details necessary repairs and replacements to the satisfaction of the Owner, and of no
planting operations. on the drawings and in accordance with manufacturer's recommondotions, with o molded additional cost to the Owner.
vills or thermoplastic rubber lockinj yel!ow cover Coupler keys and hose esholl be
A. Drawings ore dwprarmiotit and Sheol uo
oe be adjusted as necery toto
conform a _tool of some manufacturer as the via 12. AN linos shah how o minimum horizontal clearance of six inches (6') from each
field conditions. Cods incurred due to any adjustment forcoveroge, including those other and from lines of other erodes. PoroNol lines shah not be installed directly over
requested by the Owner relative to the location of irrigation hoods as shown on the M. ANTI -DRAIN VALVES one another
drawings shall be the responsibility of the Contractor
Where indicated on the drawings, and as needed for field conditions, anti.droin valves 13 Provide the follow' minimum coverage jwhore lines occur under paved areas,
S. Point of cor�etion (P.O.C.) and pressure 1P.S I.) shah be as indicated on shoe be as indicated in the Irrigation Legend on the drawings, or opproved equal. Anti- these coverage dept's shall be consideredf below subgrode):
the drawings. Controcbr shoA verify the and size of water source, PSI, and droin volves shall be line -sized and installed on the riser directly under the irrigation
electrical supply prior to commendrinstallation. In case of discrepancy, hoods in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations Pressure moinline 18'
Contractor shall immediately notify the Owner Nonpressure lateral lines 12'
8. .QUALITY ASSURANCE N REMOTE CONTROL VALVES Control wiring 18'
Remote control valves shall be solenoid activated, of the type, manufacturer and size as R ADJUSTING AND TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. AN local and state lows, rules and regulations governing or relating to any portion Indicated in the Irrigation Legend on the drawings, or approved equal Contractor shall
of the irrigation system ore hereby incorporated into and mode a port of these install remote control valves as indicated In the details on the drawings and in accordance 1 Contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials and boor to conduct plpelire
specifications. However, if these specifications toll for or describe materials, with manufacturer's recommendations pressure tests, coverage tests and operational tests. All tests shoN be mode in the
workmanship of construction of a better quality, higher standard or larger size than presence of the Owner prior to planting operations. Trenches shall not be bockfiNed
is required by the above rules, regulations or requirements, these specifications and O CONTROLLERS AND WIRING until the pipeline pressure tests hove been performed to the satisfaction a#'**
the drawings shah take precedence Owner
1 Controller shall be of the type and manufacturer as indicated In the Irrigation Legend
2. In the event any equipment or methods indicated on the drawings or specified on the drawings, or approved equal Contractor shall install controller as indicated 2 Aller completion of pipeline ossembly Prior to installation of terminal fittings,
herein conflict with opplicoble regulations, Contractor shall immediately notify the .n the details on the d,rowiregs and in accordance with manufacturer's include �+g but not limited to remote control vo"s and quick couppler valves, entire
Owner or Landscape Architect in writing Prior to installation In case of recommendations system shah be thoroughly hushed to remove dirt, stole or other deleterious material.
discrepancy, Contractor shall immediately ri,04 the Owner
2 Connections between the controller and the remote control valves shall be made with 3 With open ends copped, prior to installing wolves, test pressure supply lines for six
3. Due to the scale of the drawings, It is not possible to indicate all offsets, finings, direct burial solid copper wire Control wire shall be N 14 AWG Tyype U F , 600 (6) hours of 125 PSI. Center load PVC pipe with a small amount of bockfill to
sleeves, and related other equipment, which may be required. Controcta sholl volt. Common wire shall be 812 AWG Wire shall be PVC Insulated of single prevent arching and whipping under pressure
carefully invosivate the structural and finished conditions affecting the work and conductor type, underground feeder cable, U L approved
install a complete irrigation system within the intent of the drawings and 4 Contractor shall be responsible for correcting any portions of the work twenty (24)
0 specifications. 3 As�roctical, p.'ot wires shall be a different color for each valve Commtun wires hours in advance for the following inspections,
sholl be white with a +'iHerent color stripe for each automatic controller
4. Manufacturer's warranties shall not relieve the Contractor of liability under the system layout
provisions for guarantees. 4 Wire shall be burled o minlmum of eighteen Inches (18") In depth and whenever pressure pipeline tests
possible shall occupy the some trench, as the moinline, bundled and secured to coverage tests
C. MATERIALS LIST irr► at pipelines at ten foot (10') intervals with plastic electrical tape, providing operational tests (prior to commencing planting operations)
sufficient slack for expansion and contraction
I. Within fifteen, (1 S) calendar days otter award of Ceniroct and prior to installation, S Coverage test shall demonstrate that each station area is balanced to provide
the Controctor shall submit to the Owner a list of Motoriols including the 5 Wire for slope systems shall be installed In o UVR PVC sleeve laid adjacent to the uniform and adequate coverage
manufacturer, d*scription, model number and installation data on -grade pipes
6 Opero►ior,ol test shah demonstrate the performance and operation of all tom Hence
2 Equipment a mote: iols Installed or furnished without prior acceptance may be 6 Provide a separate ground wire for each controller of the controller system. Remote control valves shall be property boloncedhoods
rejected and such moteriols removed from the site at the Contractor's expense. adjusted for coverage and system shall be workable, Ikon and efficient
7 /.n expansion curl shall be provided within three feet 23') of each wire connection
D. PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING and change of direction, and at least every 100 feet o wire length on longer runs. 7 Controctor'sholl be responsible for correcting any portions of the work that ore not
properly installed enol retesting until ins►albtion hos been accepted by rhe Owner
Contractor shall exercise core In handling, boding, unlooding and storing of Irrigation 8 All splices shall be mode with Scotch -Lok x3576 Connector Sealing Pocks. Rain Bird
moteriols and equipment. Pen -Tete, Sears DS400 were connectors, 3M DBY wire seoling pocks, or approved S BACKFILLING
equal Use one (1) splice per connector sealing pock. Wire splices shall be located
E PLASTIC PIPE In pull boxes set one inch (1 ') above finish grade 1 Bockfill material shall be free from large clods, stones, and other objectionable
materials, exceeding three 'itches (3') in diameter.
1. Plastic pipe, where indicated on the drawings, shall be injection molded; rigid; 9 Field splices between the controller and remote control valves will not be permitted
unplosticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC); NSF ap roved; of high tensile strength, 2 Trenches located under areas where ving or concrete will be installed shall be
p 10 Install a spore control wire of a different color along entire moiniine. Loop thirty-six bockfilled with o six inch (6') layer orsand below the pipe and three inches (3`)
chemical resistant and im strength, and depending on class and grade, conform inches (36') excess wire Into each single box and into one valve box in each group above the pipe, and compacted in accordance with the requirements of the
to ASTM 2241 or ASTM D-1785 of valves Earthwork Section.
2. Fiftings and couplings shall be threaded PVC Schedule 80 conformio ASTM D. P IRRIGATION HEADS T MATERIALS TO BE FURNISHED
24or 61, sli ifting, tapered socket, solven+sweld type, PVC Schedule Al0 conforming
to ASTM D -Z466 or PVC Schedule 80 conforming to ASTM D-2467. 1 IrrI otion heads shall be of the manufacturer, size, , and rote of precipitation N furnish i materials at the end of construction prior
gg type P P Contractor she fu sh the Owner the following rooter ,
3 Solvent cement and primer for rigid PVC solvent -weld pipe and fittings shall be of w►tF, the diameter (or radius) of throw, pressure, and discharge as specified in the to the Post-Ins►ollotion Maintenance Period:
commercial quality, PAPMO approved, conforming to ASTM D-2564 Irrigation Legend on the drawings, or approved equal, and Installed as indicated
In the details on the drawings and In accordance with manufacturer's Two (2) sets of special tools required for removing, disassembling and adjusting
recommendations. each of s rinkler and votive supplied on the o'
F BRASS PIPE type P PPI project.
1. Bross pipe, where indicoted on the drawings, sholl be 86% red brass, American 2 Riser units shall be oriented perpendicular to the finish grade with nipples of the Two (2) five foot (5') volve keys for operoting isolation valves.
Notional Standards Institute, Schedule 40 screwed pipe, conforming to Federal some size as the riser opening in the irrigation head
Specifications WW -P-351 Two (2) keys for each controller.
3 Spacing of hoods shall not exceed the maximum shown on the drawings and In no
2. Fittings shah be medium brass, screwed 125 pound class, conforming to Federal case exceed the maximum spacing recommended by the manufacturer Onequick coupler key and matching hose swivels for each quick coupler valve
Specifications WW -P-460. Q INSTALLATION instal(1)
G. GALVANIZED PIPE One (1) set each approved as -built and record drawings.
1 Pipe shall be cut sgscore and the ends roomed out to the full inside diameter of the
p 1 Galvanized steel pi where indicated on the drawings, shall be ASA Schedule 40 pipe and thoroughly cleaned of dirt, dust and moisture before installation. Two (2) sets each approved controller charts.
mild steel screwed pipe. Fittings shall be medium golvonized screwed beoded 2 PVC pipe shall be protected from tool do during assembly. Plastic pipe which U, ASBUILT AND RECORD DRAWING$
malleable iron. has been nicked, scarred or domogedll be removed and replaced at the
need with two ? Contractor's expense 1 Contractor shall maintain and kw up to dote one (1) set of blu•lines show' this
2. AN golivanized pipe and fittings installed below grade shall be poi () 'osbuike location of major featuresof the project and indicating changes that
coots of Koppers RSO Bitumostic, or opprowd equal. Pipes may be wrapped with 3 PVC solvent -weld joints shall be mode in accordance with ASTM D-2855. Pipe shall occur during installation.
on approved osphohic tape. not be ex sed to water for twenty-four (24) hours offer solvent -weld joints ore
H. UVR-PVC PIPE comple 70 2. Prior to acceptance of the work, Contractor shoN furnish the Owner with Qre (1) sot
of reproducible transparencies as the Record Set showing the osbuih pato, at a
uVR.VC pipe ng A. Trenches shall be of open vertical construction ►o a pro riate depths as indicated quality sotisfacto to the Owner. Transfer os -built data in ink no boll int
where indicated on the drawings, shoe be uh►o-v►ole► resistant, Schedule p p y ry ( Po pen)
40 PVC pipe. Finings shall be UVR-PVC fittings. on the drawings and specified herein. PVC pipe shall be laid on native grade or and eradicate outdated items.
certified compacted subgrode, free of rocks or sharpedged objects and snaked
I. BACKFLOW PREVENTON UNIT from side to side in the trench to allow for expansion and contraction. 3. Dimension from two (2) permanent points of reference (buildings, monuments,
sidewalks, curbs, pavement) the location of the following items:
Sockflow prevention unit shah be factory assembled and shall be as indicated in the 5. Teflon tape shall be used on oil threaded PVC to PVC and on all threaded PVC to Point of connection to existing waiter linos.
Irrigation Legend on the drawings, or approved equal. Contractor shoe install bockRow metal joints. Point of connection to existing electrical power.
prevention unit as indicated in the details on the drawings and in accordance with Irrigation volves.
manufacturer's recommendation. 6. Bross pipe and fittings shall be assembled using Teflon dope, applied to the mak Routing of irr�gotion pressure lines (dimensions, maximum 100' along route).
threo s only Remote control valves.
J. VALVE BOXES Routing of control valves.
7 Galvanized pipe threads shall be cut with clean, sharp dies, conforming to Quick coupling valves.
1 Gate waives enol remote control wolves, except for ontosiphon volas, shoe be American Standards Association Specification. Mole pipe threads shall be coated Otter rebtod equipment as requested by the Owner.
installed below grade as Indicated In the details on the drawings, in lockoble valve with anon -toxic, nonhordening non -corrosive joint compound.
boxes manufactured by Brooks, Fraser, Ametek, or approved equal. A. Contractor shall submit As-buik/Record Drawings to Owner for review prior to
8. Galvanized pipe or uftro-violef resistant (LINK) PVC installed on98rode shall be completing Controller Charts.
2. Volvo box lids shah be green in color. Gate valves shall be Klentif sod by stamping onchored at intervals not to exceed ten feet (10'), with 84 rebor, with a 'J' hooked
GV• on the valve box corer. Remote Bono vohves shoe be identified by stomping radius. V. CONTROLLER CHARTS
"RCV• and station number on the voles box corer. Contractor shop avid* two (2) controller charts for each controller supplied. The
9. Rubber Ring Sool Joint: Pr PPI
3. Volvo boxes shah be set one inch (1" above finish grade, with valves so of controller charts shall show the area controlled and shag be the maximum size which this
sufficient depth to provide oppropriate 1:ronce between the cover and vats►*. o. Use foctory-mode mole end orre re riekkut mole end to exact controller door will allow. The conh�oNer charts shoN b e o ►og rophic print with a
specifications of foctory-►ode end. P different color indicating the area of coverage for each stohonP�aV W c and
K. ISOLATION VALVES approved, the controller charts shoN beh•rrnehcoNy cooled between two (2) pieces of
b. Carefully clean bell or coupling and insert rubber ring without lubricant. transparent plastic, each being o minimum of twenty (20) mils thick.
1. Isolation vofMss
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equalsholl to as indicated in the Irrigation Legend on the drawings, Position ring carefully according manufacturers recommendations.
or appro
. Contractor shoe install isolation valves as indicated in the W. RATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS
details on the drawings and in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation. C. Lubricate mole end according to manufacturers recommendations and insert
mole end to specified depth. Use honcis only when inserting PVC pipe. Prepare and deliver four (4) individualy bound copies of the Operokm and Maintenance
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2. The operating unit shall be fine -sized and have an arrow cost in the metal Manual to the Owner at least ton (10) colendw days prior to c� wnce of the work.
indicot►nrgg the direction of opening. Valve shah conform ta Americon Water Works d. Thrust blacks shoe be provided whore necessary b resist s�►stem pr•swro on The Manual shop include doscriptiw material of equipment in lolled and shoe be in
Standords. ring•tite pipe and Mi�lirr►►Q�s. Blacks shoe be concrete and the size shall be based sufficiont detail for maintenance to understand, operate and maintain all
on on overage soil soFe bearing load of 1000 pounds per square foot. equipment. Each complete, bound manual shoe include the lowing:
e. Form thrust blocks in such a manner that concrete comes in contact only with
p 0 the fittings. Thrust blocks shall be between solid soil and the fitting.
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2. Catalog and ports sheets on all moteriol and equipment insioNed
3. Guarantee statement. •
A. Complete operating and mointenonce instructions46
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X. GUARANTEE
1. Controctar sholl guorontoe all materials and equipment for one (1) year from the j
dote of acceptance of the work. Should any trouble develo within the time
specified due to anterior or kK* materials or workmanship, the Contractor shoN be
responsible for costs incurred due to repos and replocoment
2. Sample Guarantee to be Provided
to Owner
GUARANTEE FOR IRRIGATION SYSTEM
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• We hereby guororfto that the rrrVotion system furnished and inssalled is hoe from d� r
defects in m►otwiols and workmanship and the work hos beer+ completed in h
accordance with the conooct documents, ordinary woor and toor and unusual j
abuse, wb excepted. We ogre* repair or r e on defects in mowiol
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or worirmatp which m,oy develop during Owppeerriod of one 71)ryoofrom doer of
occopbnce enol also to repair or replace any damage resukin9 tion, *W repoirinjg
or replacing of such defects of no odd0kywl cost to the Owner. We shots make
suCh repoirs or replocome is whiten a reasonable time ob o. receipt of wrimen notice
from the Owner. We ovti+orire the Owner to proceed to low soilropoin or
repbcom,onts mode of our exponse and we will pay the costs and chor9w Mwokre
upon dimpnd.
PROJECT
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Signed:
Conaoctor
Address: '
CITY OF FONTANA, CALIFORNIA
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