RURAL ELECTRIFICATION

CORPORATION WORLD
HEADQUARTERS, GURGAON
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR IRRIGATION WORKS
VOLUME : II
CHAPTER : 11 OF 11

CHELSEA WEST ARCHITECTS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.0
1.1

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
SCOPE OF WORKS
a) The work under this section covers the supply of all labour, equipment and materials to
complete the following scope of work in accordance with the contract documents:
i. Supply and installation of Automatic Irrigation System for all landscape areas, as shown on
drawings and as described and specified herein for following.
Ground Floor Planting
Terraces at all Floors
Narrow Planters at Pergola
ii. Flushing, testing and commissioning of the complete irrigation system.
iii. Programming and balancing of Irrigation controllers based on Moisture Sensors, Weather
Station, and demand and flow availability from Irrigation Pumping Unit at STP located in
basement and Point of connections at various terraces and Pergola.
iv. Break down maintenance of irrigation System for one year.
b) Scope of work for Irrigation Contract shall start from the outlet of Irrigation Pumping unit,
installed by other trades, in STP Plant room located in basement. Installation of Filtration unit
and all piping in pump room after pumping unit would be in the scope of Irrigation Contract.
c) Supply of power to Irrigation Controllers is excluded from the scope of this contract, however
all coordination in this regards would be the responsibility of Irrigation contractor. In addition
supply and installation of all Low Voltage, direct Burial control cable is part of this contract.
d) The tenderer is to include for the supply, unless otherwise mentioned, delivery, installation,
connection, commissioning and testing of all materials and equipment to provide a complete
landscape irrigation system as described hereunder.
e) Irrigation pumping unit at STP shall provide 8 M3/Hr flow (Min.) at 4.5 Kg/Cm2 delivery
pressure. Pumping unit shall be supplied, installed and commissioned by other trades and is not
part of this contract.
f) Point of Connections from Domestic water would be provided by other trades at each Terrace
and Pergola. Water requirement is marked at each location on the drawings.

1.2

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
a) Irrigation System has been designed keeping in view the aesthetics and public nature of the
area and need for easy and minimum maintenance. In addition various measures are
considered to minimize water consumption and power requirement.
b) Irrigation System shall provide completely automatic watering to all Landscape Elements
through the use of Auto controllers, Solenoid valves, Moisture Sensors (for Terraces), Weather
Station & Flow Sensor (for Ground Floor Planting) etc. Irrigation auto controllers shall be easily
programmable for desired starts, watering durations, days and shall have Water Budgeting
features and shall be compatible with Moisture Sensors, Weather Station and Flow Sensor as
the case may be. Irrigation Controller for Ground Floor planting shall be equipped with Air Card
compatible with Flow Sensor to provide desired reports and control to any internet enabled PC
or Laptop.
c) All landscape would be watered using Drip irrigation and Low Pressure Pop-up Spray. Low Flow,
Pressure compensating In-line Drip tubing would be used for all planting except for grass and
planting in Grass Grids. In-line emitter tubing having 2 LPH emitters at 300mm spacing would
also be used for narrow planters at Pergola.

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d) Irrigation system for various areas would be separate and utilize water from different sources as
under.
Ground Floor Planting: Treated STP Water with provision of Make-up water in case of
shortage of STP water.
Terraces at various floors: Domestic Water from POC provided at each terrace.
Pergola Planting: Domestic Water from POC at Truss Level
e) All main lines up to the Solenoid Valve assemblies shall be HDPE rated for 10 Kg working
pressure. All lines after the Solenoid Valve assembly shall be UPVC rated for 10 kg working
pressure. However for Pergola Irrigation System all piping even after Solenoid Valves shall also
be HDPE.
f)

1.3

Various Landscape elements shall be watered as under:

Lawn:
Low Pressure Pop-up Spray
Planting in Grass Grid: Low Pressure Pop-up Spray
All other planting:
In line Drip Tubing 2 LPH at 300 mm
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Main system components shall be as under. Detailed Product Specifications are provided under
next section along with approved manufacturers.
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2.0
2.1

Automatic Disc Filtration Unit

HDPE Main lines
PVC Isolation Ball Valves and Zone Control Electric Solenoid Valve Assemblies
Point of Connections
Sleeve work
Quick Release Coupling
UPVC Lateral Network
In-line PC Drip Tubing
Irrigation Auto Controllers
Moisture sensors
Flow Sensor
Air Card - Flow
Weather Station
Low Voltage (24 volt) wiring between Auto Controllers and Solenoid Valves

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
APPROVED MANUFACTURERS / MAKES
HDPE Pipes
UPVC Pipes
LLDPE In-line Drip Tubing
Pop-up Spray
PVC Ball Valves

Reliance / Pioneer / Dura

Finolex / Supreme / Hallmark
AZUD / Netafim / Jain
Rain Bird / Weathermatic / Hunter
Hidroten / Plastro / Palaplast

Irrigation Auto Controllers

For Terraces & Pergola
For Ground floor planting
Air Card, Flow Sensor
Weather Station
Electric Solenoid valves
Direct Burial Wire LV
Clamp Saddles

Weathermatic / Rain Bird

Weathermatic
Weathermatic
Weathermatic
Rain Bird / Weathermatic/ Hunter
Paige or equal
Hidroten / Palaplast / Alprene

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Compression Fittings
Quick Release Coupling
PVC Air Relief valves
Y- Strainers
HDPE / Valve Boxes
Disc Filters

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Hidroten/ Palaplast / Alprene
Rain Bird / Weathermatic / Hunter
AZUD / ARI - Plasson
AZUD / Amiad / Palaplast
Jain / Rain Bird / Mais
AZUD / AMIAD

2.2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
a) All materials and equipment to be incorporated in this system shall be new and without
flaws or defects, in the best of their class and of quality and performance as specified to
meet the requirements of the system and site conditions. All materials shall be in
accordance with the latest edition of the standards stated.
b) All material and equipment shall be of makes as specified above or approved equal. In case
of equivalent makes, comparison sheet needs to be submitted and written approval
obtained.

2.2.1

HDPE Pipes
a) HDPE pipes shall be PE 80 as per IS 4984-1995 for all main lines. The pipes shall be suitable
for 6 Kg/cm2 working pressure. Makes of pipes shall be as required in article 2.1
b) Pipes shall be manufactured using best quality virgin material and shall be continuously and
permanently marked with following information.
a. Manufacturers Name
b. Standards
c. Size and Pressure rating
c) Pipes shall be of uniform wall thickness, smooth finish inside and outside and shall show no
evidence of interior scratches, extrusion marks, blisters, groves or any manufacturing or
transit damage.

2.2.2

HDPE Fittings
a) All Compression fittings shall be rated for 10 Kg/cm2 suitable for HDPE pipes specified
above. Fittings shall be of approved make.
b) All Butt welded fittings shall be of 10 Kg/cm2 rating and shall be of same make as Pipes.
c) Wherever a branch or outlet of 50% or less diameter is required, Clamp saddles shall be
used instead of Tee. Saddles shall be Non-metallic and shall be of same make as
Compression fittings. Nuts and Bolts if used shall be SS 314.
d) Union wherever used shall be PVC Sch 80 or DIN 16 Kg/cm2 rating.
e) Flanges shall be selected to suit Valve flanges and shall be 10 Kg/cm2 (Min) depending on
pipeline material. All bolts, nuts and washers shall be SS 314.

2.2.3

UPVC Pipes
a) All pipes for laterals shall be UN - plasticized polyvinyl chloride (UPVC). UPVC pipes shall
confirm to IS: 4985-1988 and shall be rated for 10 Kg/cm2 working pressure.
b) Pipes shall be of uniform wall thickness, smooth finish inside and outside and shall show no
evidence of interior scratches, extrusion marks, blisters, groves or any manufacturing or
transit damage.
c) Pipes shall be supplied in lengths of six meters with integral socket end for solvent welding
and each length shall bear following permanent marking at regular interval.
Manufacturers Name
Standards
Size and Pressure rating

2.2.4

PVC Fittings
All PVC fittings shall have a minimum pressure rating of 10 kg/cm2 working pressure,

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confirm to standards and shall be of same material as UPVC Pipes.

All fittings including the threaded ones shall be of Injection Molded type.

2.2.5

Joint Cement and Primer

Solvent Cement and Primer for UPVC Pipes shall be as per Pipe manufacturer's
recommendations.

2.2.6

Inline Drip Tubing

In-line drip tubing shall be pressure-compensating type, manufactured using virgin Linear Low
Density polyethylene containing carbon black to resist UV radiation. In line tubing shall have 16
mm OD and minimum wall thickness of 1.2 mm. Tubing shall contain cylindrical PC drippers with
in-built silicon diaphragm or similar anti clogging feature. Pressure compensation range shall be
up-to 4 Kg/Cm2.
Tubing shall have 2 LPH emitters at 300 mm spacing.

2.2.7

Pop-up Sprays
Body, cover and flow tube shall be high-impact ABS. A stainless steel spring shall provide
retraction force. Outside entry of sand and dirt shall be prevented with a pressure-activated
wiper seal. Pop-up height shall be 4". Inlet threads shall be .
Pop-up Spray Bodies shall be equipped with Plastic Variable Arc Nozzle. Heads shall have
ratcheted flow tube for arc location purposes and radius adjustment. For high slope areas
same Spray heads shall also be available with factory fitted Check Valve.

2.2.8

Irrigation Auto Controller (Terraces & Pergola)

a) Irrigation Auto Controllers shall be microprocessor based, solid-state electronic in operation
and shall not employ electric motors. Operational panel shall be removable from the
housing with quick-disconnect pins and ribbon cable.
b) Controller shall be enclosed in a high-impact, molded NEMA 3, U. L. outdoor and C.S.A.
listed housing with an integral, continuous hinging system with a stainless steel, cam
actuated padlock latch and neoprene gasket. Housing shall have external brackets for wall
or pedestal mounting without openings through the housing.
c) Number of stations shall be as indicated in Bill of Quantity and controllers shall have a
minimum of 2 Independent programs. At least one program shall have long timing option.
Each program shall have minimum 2 start times per day.
d) Controller shall allow Stack Timing and shall be capable of fully automatic, semiautomatic
and manual operation. Controllers shall have Water Budgeting feature from 10 to 200 %
(Min.). Timing adjustment percentage shall be assignable by program and will be applied to
all station duration times within that program.
e) Controller shall provide microprocessor programming for day, date, station start times and
duration of watering times. Program shall provide a weekly and interval calendar option to
allow watering on specific days of the week or specific intervals of one to seven days. Twoday interval schedule shall be suitable for odd/even day watering requirement by omitting
operation on the 31st day of the month.
f) Clock and calendar shall be solid-state and shall not require reprogramming except during
leap year or a power failure exceeding back-up battery life. Back-up power shall be
provided by a standard 9V alkaline battery and shall retain correct time and program for a
minimum of one week. Controller shall also provide a built-in back-up program, with
override switch, to initiate minimum watering in the event a power failure should exceed
life of back-up battery.
g) Four station Controllers required for Terraces and Pergola, shall be compatible with
Moisture Sensors to bypass program, if sufficient moisture is available.

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Irrigation Control System (Ground Floor Planting)

Twenty-Four station controllers to be used for ground floor planting shall be capable of
connection to compatible Weather Station, Air Card with Flow capability and Flow Sensor for ET
based watering and shall provide programming, reports and control through any Internet
enabled PC or other smart devices. System components shall be as described below.

2.2.9.1 CONTROLLER
a) Controller shall be capable of standard timed watering or auto-adjust watering times when
equipped with an optional SLW weather monitor manufactured by Weathermatic or equivalent.
Auto Adjust watering shall be based on real time, on-site weather data and system audit data
entered by the user. Auto adjust timing shall be based on the Hargreaves ET calculation
formula. Controller shall provide reviewable watering deficits, scheduled run times by zone and
a total run time recap for each zone which is resettable by the user. A more or less function
shall be provided to allow run time adjustment by zone for shade/sunlight, system efficiency
and other local factors. Auto adjust mode shall also include automatic calculation of run/soak
times based on both soil type and zone elevation.
b) Each program shall have eight independent start times, calendar schedules, watering budgets
by month and a soak/cycle for varying soil percolation rates.
c) Controller shall have a pump start/master valve position, which shall be programmable to
operate on demand from any selected zone. A programmable safety delay shall be included for
zone to zone delay and master valve to zone delay for opening and closure.
d) Controller shall have self-diagnostic capabilities to detect short or open zones and the
ability to display lists of faults on an LCD display for the user. Diagnostics shall also include LCD
display of volt/amp readings by zone and for transformer output as well as backup battery
reading. A chatter function shall also be provided to assist in locating buried valves. The
controller shall automatically prevent master valve opening or pump start when the valve
locator diagnostic is used.
e) Controller display shall be backlit for clear viewing in all lighting conditions. Zone timing shall be
settable from 1 minute to 9 hours and 55 minutes.
f)

Program D shall operate concurrently with programs A, B and C. Programs A, B and C shall stack
in sequence of start time operation.

g) Program schedules shall include options for days of the week, odd date, even date or an interval
of 1 to 30 days. A no water window shall be available to inhibit daily operations of a program
between two selected times on a given day; omission of up to 15 specified calendar dates or
specific days of the week. Adjustments for leap year shall be automatic.
h) Manual operation shall be provided by program, by station, or on a programmable test program
with durations from ten (10) seconds to ten (10) minutes. The programmable test program shall
also check for short and open conditions on each zone each time it is run.
i)

A non-volatile memory shall retain all programming and real-time clock shall be provided to
maintain date and time.

j)

Controller shall be capable of incorporating Weathermatics SmartLink Air Card or equivalent

allowing for web-based interface into controller to allow communications between SmartLink
web site and controller.

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k) Controller shall be completely electric in operation. Controller shall be installed and wired in
accordance with manufacturers published instructions. Controller shall be capable of operating
from an independent power supply. Primary shall be 230V, 50hz.
l)

Controller shall be Weathermatic SL 4800 or equal with base zone count of 12 zones
expandable through the addition of 12 zone modules to desired stations (as indicated on
drawing) up to 48 zones.

m) Controller shall have a manufacturers warranty of three (2) years.

2.2.9.2 WEATHER STATION
Wireless weather station shall be Weathermatic Model SLW5. Weather stations must be
compatible for use with SmartLine irrigation controls. Weather station shall be wireless in
design using bi-directional communication. Weather station shall have integrated on-site
sensors for rain-shut off, freeze shut-off and calculation of daily evapotranspiration irrigation
deficits. Weather station shall have an integral mounting bracket with a two-point articulating
arm made from high-impact molded resin. Weather station shall be suitable for outdoor
mounting in light-commercial or residential environments. Weather station shall be capable of
two-way communications with the SmartLine controls and have independent power supply,
self-diagnostic circuit and microprocessor.
Weather stations rain sensor shall be adjustable to interrupt irrigation after a user selected
precipitation amount of 1/8 inch, 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch. Weather station shall be capable of
interrupting irrigation after temperatures reach below 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Weather station
shall provide instant notification to the controller of either a rain or freeze event and upon
clearing of the same. Evapotranspiration deficits shall be calculated daily and transferred to the
SmartLine controller each day.
2.2.9.3 AIR CARD for SMART LINK
a) SL-AIRCARD shall be housed in an indoor/outdoor housing. It shall incorporate an L.E.D. visible
externally to indicate operating conditions of the SL-AIRCARD. The SL-AIRCARD shall be
connected to the SmartLine Control, as manufactured by Weathermatic, through a cable from
the SL-AIRCARD terminating in the SmartLine Control with the use of a plug-in RJ11 connector
SL-AIRCARD communications protocol will be cellular (either GSM or CDMA) allowing
connection through secure web based servers to smartlinknetwork.com.
b) SmartLink will not require software to be installed locally on a web enabled appliance.
Connection to SmartLink through the web will be through a web-enabled appliance such as a
PC, Smart Phone, Tablet, etc.
c) SmartLink will not require software to be installed locally on a web enabled appliance. User
access to smartlinknetwork.com has password secured access to the users account.
d) Security to the account with access to individual sites and controllers is defined by the account
administrator.
e) Each account will have the capability of unlimited users, sites and controllers.
f)

At the controller page of SmartLink, the web user will be able to review, change or establish all
programs available in the SmartLine Controller.

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g) User defined names for Sites, Controllers, and individual zones will be available.
h) System/Controller/zone alerts will be sent to the prescribed user by text or e-mail.
i)

SmartLink will be enabled with Global Commands for complete/partial system control.

j)

SmartLink will be enabled with AT-A-Glance Dashboard for easy review of SmartLine Controller
parameters and manual watering operations.

k) SL-AIRCARD shall be Weathermatic Model E-SLAIRCARD-FLOW1 and shall have a manufacturers

limited warranty of two (2) years. Optional Extended Warranty is to be available.
l)

WIRING AND INSTALLATION

The AIRCARD shall be installed within proximity to the SmartLine controller so as to connect
the communication cable to the AIRCARD communication connection at the back of the
SmartLine controller.
A stub antenna (supplied with the AIRCARD) must be installed to establish communication.
AIRCARD communication with the SmartLine controller, local cellular provider, and internet
must be verified by the LED located on the front of the AIRCARD unit. A solid green LED will
indicate verified communication. A blinking red LED indicates an error in communication to
each device as indicated by the number of red LED blinks and must be corrected.
The AIRCARD may be mounted within an enclosure or pedestal provided that reliable
communication to the cellular network has been verified.

m) ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The AIRCARD shall have an output Frequency Range of 824.2 to 848.8 MHz (GSM); 1850.2
to 1909.8 MHz (PCS)
The AIRCARD shall have 2G: GMSK type of modulation. The antenna type shall be TAOGLASS
(TG.22.0111) odbi. Power supply shall be 115V / 60Hz
2.2.9.4 FLOW SENSOR
a) The Tee Type PVC Flow Sensor shall be FSI Series manufactured by Creative Sensor Technology,
Incorporated of Rochester, Massachusetts for Weathermatic Sprinkler Division of Telsco
Industries or equivalent. The flow sensor shall consist of a custom molded tee shaped body with
socket ends conforming to PVC pipe dimensions, a flow sensor housing containing the
electronic circuitry and carrying the spinning impeller and a retaining nut.
b) The meter body shall be an in line type available in 3 sizes.
c) The 4 blade impeller (paddle wheel) shall be the only moving part.
d) The impeller shall be molded of HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) incorporating an integral
bearing. The shaft material shall be tungsten carbide. These two items are considered wear
items and shall be replaceable in the field without special tools.
e) The electronics housing, molded from the same material as the body shall be held in place with
a single ACME threaded PVC retaining nut held captive by the wire leads. The housing will be
sealed with one BUNA N O-Ring and shall be easily removed from the meter body. The
electronics housing and tee body shall feature direction of flow arrows to assist in assembly.
f)

The sensor electronics will be epoxy-sealed and fitted with 2 single conductors solid copper U.L.
listed #18 AWG leads with direct burial insulation 48 inch in length extending from the top of

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the sensor. The positive (+) lead shall have red insulation and the negative (-) lead shall have
black insulation.
g) The housing and mounting tee are custom molded to form an integrated measurement
chamber resulting in highly accurate, repeatable flow measurements through a wide range of
velocities.
h) The flow sensor shall be designed to schedule 40 specifications and have a tested working
pressure of 240 psi @ 73F (23C). Maximum working temperature is 140F (60C).
i)

The sensor flow range shall be 0.25 to 15 FPS.

j)

The Product Serial Number shall be printed on shrink tubing and attached to the wire leads as
they exit the top of the electronics housing.

k) The Product Model Number shall be printed on shrink tubing and attached to the wire leads
above the Product Serial Number.
l)

Flow sensor shall be Weathermatic Model E-SLFSI-S30 3 or equivalent.

m) WIRING AND INSTALLATION

The flow sensor shall be installed with a minimum of 10 diameters of straight pipe
upstream, and a minimum of 5 diameters of straight pipe downstream to eliminate
irregular flow profiles caused by valves, fittings or pipe bends.
The flow senor shall be installed a valve box or meter pit of sufficient size to provide access
to the flow sensor for service.
The installed sensor shall require a minimum clearance of approximately 4 inches (100 mm)
above sensor for removal of the electronics housing.
Watertight Wire connections shall be made in the valve box using industry accepted
methods and sealing products.
The maximum wire run between flow sensor and the controller shall be 2,000 feet if a 20/2
twisted pair shielded cable is used.
The flow sensor electronics shall carry a five-year exchange warranty.
n) ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The flow senor shall have an output Frequency Range of 0.3 Hz to 200 Hz.
The flow sensor shall output a minimum of a 5-millisecond low pulse at low frequencies and
reverts to approximately a square wave above 100 Hz.
Quiescent current 600 uA@8 VDC to 35 VDC max
On State (VLow) = Max. 1.2 VDC@50mA max
2.2.10 Solenoid Valves
Solenoid Valve shall have glass filled, high strength plastic body and cover with stainless steel
spring. Cover shall be secured to body with stainless steel cover bolts. Diaphragm shall be
nylon-reinforced, molded material with seat to form an integral unit. Design shall be "normally
closed" requiring solenoid to be energized to open valve, thereby causing automatic closure in
event of power failure. Solenoid shall comply with Class II National Electric Code and when
operating require a maximum of 6.2 VA at 24 volts ac. Solenoid shall be integrally mounted in
valve cover and encapsulated in molded-resin to form a corrosion and moisture-proof unit with
exposed metal components of non-corrosive material. Flow control shall be stemmed in brass
with O-ring seal and adjustable from outside the valve for permanent throttling or complete
closing of valve. Valve shall accept the pressure-regulating device without replacement of the
valve body or cover.
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2.2.11 Quick Release Coupling

The Quick Release Coupling (QRC) shall be of heavy-duty brass / construction. It shall have "
female threaded inlet and Stainless Steel internal spring. The QRC shall have Purple hinged
rubber cover for Non-Potable Water.
QRC shall be opened and closed using a Coupler Key manufactured by same manufacturer.
Matching Hose Swivels shall also be available
2.2.12 Low Voltage wires
Low voltage wires shall be Single solid conductor suitable for direct burial (600 V) without use of
conduit and shall be UL listed under ground feeder type. The size shall be 14gauge / 12gauge as
required by design.
LV Wires shall be joined using Snap Tie Wire Connectors and Cement recommended by
connector supplier.
2.2.13 Air-Vacuum Relief Valves
Air / Vacuum relief valves shall be of Non-corrosive plastic construction. Valves shall be dual
acting combining Kinetic air release, continuous air release and vacuum release.
2.2.14 Valve Boxes
All valve boxes shall be HDPE of suitable size and shall have green body and cover with locking
bolt.
Valve Boxes shall be available in both Round and Rectangular models. Where larger size is
required a combination of Round and rectangular valve boxes may be used.
2.2.15 PVC Ball Valves
All thermoplastic ball valves in sizes 1 to 21/2" shall be true union design with two-way
blocking capability. Valves shall be PVC with Teflon seats and shall be rated for 10 Kg/Cm2 bar
working pressure. Valves shall be threaded at both ends.
2.2.16 Y-Strainers
The Y-Strainers for drip zone Solenoid assemblies shall be of heavy duty ultraviolet resistant
Plastic materials. The inside screen shall be stainless steel (Inox) and shall provide 150 mesh
filtration.
The Y-Strainers shall be Spin Clean type or Rotary Clean type and shall be fitted with a flush
valve.
2.2.17 Disc Filter

3.0
3.1

Disc Filtration unit shall be fully skid mounted ready for installation and shall be supplied with
Back Wash controller Panel based on pressure differential and time both. Each unit should have
two numbers of 2 Disc Filters installed in parallel.
Disc filters shall be T-type having polyacetal housing with polyamide and glassfibre lid, nitrile
rubber seals and heavy duty plastic discs capable of providing 100 Micron filtration. Inside Discs
shall be made of Polypropylene. All clamps and nuts etc. shall be Stainless Steel. The filtration
unit inlet and outlet headers shall be 3 flanges and should be suitable for 20 M/hr. minimum
flow. Maximum working pressure shall be 10 Bar. Filtration Unit shall be shall be Azud, Amiad or
approved equal.
EXECUTION SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
All materials and equipments shall be installed in a neat and workman like manner. The
Engineer reserves the right to direct the approval and replacement of any item (s), which in his

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opinion does not meet the requirements as stated in this document. Sizes shall confirm to those
shown on drawings.
All damaged, rejected or leftover materials shall be immediately removed from site at
contractor's expense. No materials or equipments shall be installed at the project site without
the written approval of the Engineer.
During installation the Engineer should approve various steps to proceed to the next one. The
Contractor is required to submit his Method Statement and program of Works prior to start of
work.
EXCAVATION
Trenches shall be excavated in a manner as to accommodate pipe laying to the alignment and
depth specified. The contractor shall be responsible for locating and protecting all underground
utilities.
The contractor shall be responsible for the supply and fixing of all necessary equipment and/ or
materials needed such as timber, sheet metal, dewatering pump etc., to support and protect
the sides of excavations.
The trenching depth for pipes shall be sufficient so that the soil cover above the crown of the
pipes after installation will be as follows:
* Mainlines
60 Cms.
* Laterals
30 Cms.
The trench shall have a smooth and level bed, free from timber, stones and boulders. The width
of trench should be sufficient as to allow for proper handling during installation.
Contractor shall supply and erect all safety measures required to make site work as safe as
possible to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
LAYING AND JOINTING OF HDPE PIPES (MAIN LINES)

a) The trench bottom shall be carefully examined for the presence of hard objects such as flints,
rock projections or tree roots etc. pipes shall be bedded in sand or soft soil free from rock and
gravel. Back fill 15 cm above the pipe shall also be of fine sand or soft soil. Pipes shall not be
painted. Pipes shall be laid of at least 60 cm. below the ground level (measured from surface of
the ground to the top of pipe).
b) All HDPE mains shall be pressure tested and approved prior to backfilling of trenches. Hydro
Test shall be carried out as specified in the documents.
c) All HDPE Pipe installation in Basement shall be fully coordinated with other trades and shall be
installed using approved hangers, brackets, clamps etc. as per Engineers approval. Contractor
shall follow standards used for similar installation by other trades.
d) All HDPE piping at Pergola shall be coordinated with other trades and services. Piping shall be
done in concealed manner as much as possible and all work shall be carried out after due
approval by the Engineer.
3.4

JOINTS FOR HDPE PIPES

a) In case of HDPE pipes, butt-welded fittings shall be used for 3 and larger sizes. Compression
fittings shall be used for smaller dia. up to 2. Wherever Diameter reduction of 50% or more is
required, Clamp Saddles shall be used instead of Tees.
b) Butt fusion joints shall be made by recommended equipment and experienced technicians using
proper tools to ensure leak proof joints.

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c) Installation of UPVC Pipes

UPVC Pipes shall be installed in a manner so as to provide expansion and contraction
recommended by manufacturer. Plastic pipes shall be in a manner so as to ensure a straight
cut. Burrs at cut ends shall be removed prior to installation.
Solvent cement & Primer recommended by the pipe manufacturer should be used to make
the joint. Pipe end shall be marked to ensure proper and complete insertion. After applying
primer and Solvent the end should be inserted in the socket and turned 900. Excess solvent
shall be immediately wiped out.
3.5

LOW VOLTAGE WIRES

Low voltage wires shall be installed in the same trench as main lines. All wires shall be securely
taped together every three meters. An extra coil length of 1 meter has to be provided at each
connection, bend or tee. A continuous wire from solenoid valve and controller shall be used
whenever possible. Snap-lock plug and body connectors with approved sealant shall be used for
all connections.

3.6

QUICK RELEASE COUPLINGS

Quick Release Coupling Valves (QRC) shall be installed as shown in the detail drawings.
Locations shall be flagged and Engineers approval obtained prior to installation. QRC's shall be
housed in a suitable valve box.

3.7

SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLIES

Solenoid valve assemblies shall be installed as detailed in the drawings and shall generally be in
the planting areas 30 Cms from the Curve line or footpath.
Assemblies shall be installed in a suitably sized valve box with 15 Cms of Pea gravel at the
bottom.
Valve boxes shall be marked with Controller ID and valve sequence No. in 2" size Block letters.

3.8

AIR & PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES

Air & Pressure Relief Valves shall be located at the high points of the irrigation network and
shall be installed as per detail given in the drawings. As locations in the drawings are indicative,
approval of final location shall be obtained from the Engineer prior to installation.

3.9

IRRIGATION AUTO CONTROLLERS AND CONTROL SYSTEM

a) Irrigation Controllers shall be installed inside a louvered Steel enclosure, if installed outdoor,
which shall be mounted on to a concrete base, 20Cms. thick. Installation shall be in accordance
with the detail provided in the drawings.
b) Two PVC long bends shall be fixed into the concrete base, one for 240 Volt power cable and
other for low voltage control cables. A suitably rated disconnect switch shall be installed in the
enclosure along with the controller.
c) All installation work for Controllers, Moisture Sensors, Weather Station, Air Card and Flow
Sensor shall be done as per manufacturers recommendations, drawings issued by the Engineer
at the time of installation or as provided by equipment manufacturer.

3.10

IN-LINE DRIP TUBING (FOR NARROW PLANTERS AT PERGOLA)

In-line drip tubing having 2 LPH emitters at 300 mm spacing is to be installed at narrow planters
at Pergola.
One line should be installed for each planters up-to 40cms wide.

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Connection to these planters shall be given through HDPE Pipe, to be taken through nearest
available shaft. The routing and installation shall be fully coordinated at site with other building
services.

3.11

MOISTURE SENSORS
Moisture Sensors would be installed at each terrace and Pergola planting to conserve water.
These shall be installed at suitable location in Solenoid assembly valve box. Display unit shall be
installed near the Four-station controller, which would be wall mount.
All connections and installation shall be done as per installation manual provided with the
Moisture sensor by the manufacturer.

3.12

WEATHER STATION, AIR CARD AND FLOW SENSOR

Weather Station, Air Card and Flow Sensor shall be fully compatible with the controller and
shall be of same make or supplied by the controller manufacturer.
Installation and calibration as required shall be done as per manufacturers recommendations.

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