Irrigation Master Plan for Meydan Heights South Villas

MEYDAN HEIGHTS SOUTH
PHASE 1 SEMI-DETACHED VILLAS - MASTER PLAN PACKAGE

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SECTION 02810
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL.............................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS...................................................................................................... 2
1.2 SUMMARY............................................................................................................................. 2
1.3 JOB CONDITIONS................................................................................................................. 2
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE........................................................................................................ 3
1.5 SUBMITTALS........................................................................................................................ 4
1.6 SILENCE OF SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................6
1.7 WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................... 6
1.8 PRODUCT STORAGE AND HANDLING...............................................................................6
PART 2 - PRODUCTS........................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 MANUFACTURERS............................................................................................................... 7
2.2 PIPE AND FITTINGS............................................................................................................. 7
2.3 VALVES................................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 VALVE BOXES.................................................................................................................... 11
2.5 PRESSURE COMPENSATING EMITTERS........................................................................11
2.6 PRESSURE COMPENSATING INLINE AND ONLINE DRIPPERS.....................................11
2.7 PRESSURE GAUGES......................................................................................................... 12
2.8 UNDERGROUND WARNING TAPE....................................................................................13
2.9 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT................................................................................................. 13
2.10 SYSTEM CONTROLLING EQUIPMENT.............................................................................15
2.11 SOLAR SYNC SYSTEM...................................................................................................... 17
2.12 TWICE (TWO-WIRE) CONTROLLER CAPABILITES..........................................................18
2.13 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................19
2.14 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................ 19
2.15 CHAMBER IDENTIFICATION PLATE.................................................................................19
2.16 ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................ 19
2.17 FERTILIZER INJECTION UNIT........................................................................................... 20
PART 3 - EXECUTION........................................................................................................................ 20
3.1 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING.....................................................................................20
3.2 PVC PIPE INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 21
3.3 DRIP LINE PIPE.................................................................................................................. 22
3.4 VALVES............................................................................................................................... 22
3.5 IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT.................................................................................................. 23
3.6 IRRIGATION CONTROL EQUIPMENT...............................................................................23
3.7 TESTING............................................................................................................................. 23
3.8 ROAD CROSSINGS............................................................................................................ 23
3.9 THRUST BLOCKS............................................................................................................... 24
3.10 ELECTRICAL CODES......................................................................................................... 24
3.11 ELECTRICAL TESTS.......................................................................................................... 24
3.12 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.......................................................................................... 25
3.13 CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATIONS..................................................................................25
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IRRIGATION SYSTEM DATE OF ISSUE: DECEMBER 5, 2013 D
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SECTION 02810
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions, apply to this Section.
B. Regulations, codes and guidelines required for irrigation systems as prepared by local
governing agencies.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. The scope of this section includes the construction, completion and maintenance of the
Automatic Irrigation System, as shown on the Contract drawings.
B. The contract shall include for the complete installation, testing and commissioning of the
Automatic Irrigation System summarized below and as per the Drawings and Specifications.
1. Laying the main, sub main and lateral lines for the Automatic Irrigation System.
2. Laying pipe for mains, sub mains, laterals and control cables under footpaths and
roads within the site limits.
3. Laying drip systems.
4. Providing Automatic Control System for the irrigation network through satellite
controller, communication and power supply cables, electric remote control valves,
etc.
5. Providing control panels required for the system as specified.
6. Supply of sweet sand, leveling and contouring shall be done as per landscape
drawings and specifications
7. Reinstating the affected areas as required during the progress of the project.
C. The Contractor shall include for all materials, labor and tools as required to complete the
works.
D. Sweet sand filling, leveling and contouring for landscape areas shall be as per the
landscape drawings and specifications. The landscape planting layout shall be marked with
lime powder, stakes and nylon ropes. Shapes and dimensions of these layouts are shown in
detail on the landscape drawings
E. The Contractor shall restore all roads and footpaths where affected by the installation of the
irrigation system.
F. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the main irrigation system in the
contract area for a contract area for a period of one year from the date of Substantial
Completion.
1.3 JOB CONDITIONS
A. Wherever the terms “approve”, “approval”, or “approved” are used in the specifications, they
shall mean the approval of the Employer or The Engineer in writing.

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B. Contractor shall acquaint himself with all site conditions. Should utilities not shown on the
plans be found during excavation, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Engineer for
instructions as to further actions. Failure to do so will make Contractor liable for any and all
damage thereto arising from his operations subsequent to discovery of such utilities not
shown in plan.
C. The Contractor shall take necessary precautions to protect the existing site conditions to
remain. Should damages be incurred, the Contractor shall repair the damage to its original
condition at no additional cost to the Employer.
D. The Employer reserves the right to substitute, add or delete any material or work as the
work progresses. Adjustment to the contract price shall be negotiated if deemed necessary.
E. Employer or The Engineer reserves the right to reject material or work that does not
conform to the contract documents. Rejected work shall be removed and corrected at the
earliest possible time.
F. The Contractor shall stake out the irrigation system in accordance with the scaled plans.
G. Staking shall be erected in such a manner as to insure permanency of the staked locations
until such time as the irrigation system is installed, Stakes shall be placed to show location
of valves, pipelines and control head. Stakes shall be flagged with bright flagging for ease of
visibility. All staking by the Contractor shall be subject to approval of the Engineer.
H. During the course of construction, the Contractor shall remove waste material from the site
continually as necessary to keep the site in an orderly condition. Waste material shall be
legally removed from the work site and is not to be used as backfill material. Upon
completion of the contract, the Contractor shall remove all waste, equipment and parts, and
leave the site in a neat and orderly condition.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Permits and Fees: Obtain all permits and pay required fees to any governmental agency
having jurisdiction over the work. Inspections required by local ordinances during the course
of construction shall be arranged as required. On completion of the work, satisfactory
evidence shall be furnished to the Employer to show that all work has been installed in
accordance with the ordinances and code requirements.
B. General: Qualifications paragraphs in this Article establish the minimum qualification levels
required. All Qualifications data listed below to be submitted with the initial proposal.
C. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling

work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has
resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.
1. Contractor and Sub-Contractor shall meet the following Professional requirements :
a. Minimum of (10) ten years of successful construction installations. Contractor

and Sub-Contractor shall provide a list of (10) ten completed projects, in the
last (5) five consecutive years, similar in comparable size, complexity, and or
cost in the same geographic area.
b. Contractor shall include the project names, type of project, the duration of the
project, with the names, addresses and contact information of those clients or
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D. Manufacturer/Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing or manufacturing

products or systems similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of
successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce
required units.
E. Pre-installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site prior to installation.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. List of Submittals
1. Scheduled dates for Submittals to be arranged in chronological order by the date

required by the construction schedule. Submit list of submittals a maximum of
(30)thirty (30) days after the contract is executed. Submit three copies with the
following information:
a. Schedule date for first Submittal.

b. Specification Section number and title.
c. Submittal Category: action and or information.
d. Names of subcontractors and contact information of key personnel.
e. Description of the Work covered.
f. Consider time required for review, re-submittal, ordering, manufacturing,
fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates.
B. The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer the following documentation for review and
approval before commencing work:
1. Material And Equipment Schedule:
a. All catalogue cuts, diagrams, material samples, equipment schedules,

drawings and other data that may be required to demonstrate compliance with
the specification.
b. The Contractor shall provide six (6) copies of cut sheets of all products chosen
for use necessary to provide the entire system outlined in the specifications.
The cut sheets shall list manufacturer’s name, catalogue name and catalogue
number as well as size, type and illustration of the product to be supplied. The
information shall be submitted to the Engineer for approvals. Only when the
Engineer approves the Contractor’s drawings and required information shall
the Contractor begin construction.
2. Existing Services and No Objection Certificates:
a. Prior to start of any work at site the Contractor must approach all Service
Authorities in Dubai to obtain no objection certificates for the work included in
this contract and a record of drawings for their existing services. Copy of these
drawings and no objection certificates shall be submitted to the Engineer
before commencement of work on site.
3. Shop Drawings and Verification of Dimensions:
a. The contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions on the contract
drawings and shall report all variations to the Engineer.
b. Contractor to co-ordinate with concerned consultants/contractors while
preparing the shop drawings and in finalizing irrigation line position to suit
irrigation corridor prior to commencement of work to the approval of Engineer.

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c. All shop drawings shall be submitted for approval with supporting calculations
prior to start the work on site.
d. Shop drawings shall be prepared to detail any installation not completely

detailed in the contract drawings, or to detail any alterations to the contract
drawings and shall include but not be limited to:
1) Civil works and mechanical pipe work and electrical control equipment
with circuit diagrams.
2) Details of mainline, sub-main and lateral pipes and other typical
connections.
3) Wiring diagrams including conduits, pull boxes, sizing and calculations
to verify that cable sizing is in accordance with valve manufacturer's
printed recommendations.
4) Electrical power and control wiring diagram system for irrigation
controller.
5) Sketch plans for drip-line layout in shrub and groundcover beds showing
interface with planting layout incorporating locations and number of take
off/riser connections.
6) Sketch plans for Sprayer layout.
7) Approval shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his responsibility
under the contact for successful completion of the work.
4. Manufacturer’s Certifications:
a. uPVC Pipe and Fittings: Certification by a recognized certification mark

scheme such as "The Kitemark" or by an independent third party testing
organization approved by the Engineer, that production has been carried out
under a system for supervision, control and testing, applied during
manufacture, in accordance with ES 5750 or an approved equal procedure.
b. Valve and Special Steel Fitting: Manufacturer’s certificate for pressure testing
and coating, DET test reports for each valve, fitting, and Emitters: Certification
of coefficient of manufacturer’s variation.
5. Manufacturer’s Recommendations:
a. The Contractor shall submit manufacturers’ recommendations for installation

and commissioning of each material or piece of equipment for approval prior to
commencing work. Recommendations shall include testing methods, storage
requirements, (if applicable) maintenance and operational data. The Contractor
shall have a copy of the manufacturers’ instructions available on site at all
times while works are in progress and shall follow these instructions unless
otherwise authorized to deviate by the Engineer.
6. Spare Parts:
a. The Contractor shall submit manufacturers list of spare parts for approval prior
to commissioning any piece of equipment. Recommendations shall include
stocking recommendations, exploded assembly diagrams illustrating location
and spare parts to be utilized and all relevant operational data.
7. Installation and Testing:
a. The Contractor shall submit his proposed work method statement for approval
prior to commencing work. The statement shall detail proposed sequence of
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8. Program / Progress Reports:
a. The Contractor shall submit a program of works relating to man-hours for each
activity and shall present the program in the form of a Bar Chart for approval
within fifteen (15) days after award of the contract. This Bar Chart shall be
updated monthly as work progresses.
b. The Contractor also shall submit monthly progress reports at the end of each
month. These shall describe all the works constructed during the month with
photographs, numbers of staff and laborers, cash flow, test reports, overall
progress and general details to the Engineer's approval.
9. Manufacturer’s Literature:
a. At such time as the list of materials has been approved by the Engineer, the
Contractor shall provide four (4) sets of manufacturer’s technical and
maintenance literature to the Engineer. Data sheets shall provide sufficient
technical information to identify each product and shall include the name and
the address of the nearest supply firm, which shall have a local representative
in the Emirate of Dubai.
10. Circuit Diagrams:
a. The Contractor must submit all circuit diagrams of electrical installation along
with samples and specifications of materials proposed in order to obtain
approval prior to fabrication or installation.
1.6 SILENCE OF SPECIFICATIONS
A. The apparent silence of the specification, drawings or other contract documents as to any
detail or the apparent omission from them of a detailed description concerning any point
shall be regarded as meaning that only the best general practice shall he used. All
interpretations of the specifications will be made by the Engineer on this basis.
1.7 WARRANTY
A. All work included under this contract shall be warranted by the Contractor against all defects
and malfunction of materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of
Substantial Completion. Should problems arise with the system during the warranty period,
all necessary repairs and/or replacements shall be made by the contractor in an expedient
manner at no additional cost to the Employer.
B. The Contractor shall be responsible for operation and maintenance of the system for a
period of one year from the date of Substantial Completion
1.8 PRODUCT STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. All products shall be delivered in the manufacturers’ original protective packaging and shall
be inspected at time of delivery. Any products that are damaged, not in accordance with

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specifications, or date stamp expired, shall be immediately removed from the site and
replaced.
B. Evidence must be submitted to verify that all materials, such as uPVC pipes, solvent
cement, rubber gaskets etc., have been properly protected during transportation and
storage prior to delivery to the site.
C. All products shall be handled and stored in accordance with printed recommendations of the
manufacturer.
D. All site storage areas shall be shaded at all times. Pipe stacks shall be designed to ensure
that pipes, and especially pipe sockets, are not deformed during storage and/or affected by
sunlight.
E. Precautions shall also be taken to protect items sensitive to sunlight or heat prior to
backfilling operations. uPVC pipes shall on no account be exposed to sunlight for more than
two (2) days in summer. Any pipe, whether installed or not, which is observed to be
sunburned or oval shall immediately be removed from the site and replaced.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering

products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Hunter.
2. Rainbird
3. Toro
4. Netafim
5. MESC
6. MEAC
7. TECNIDRO
2.2 PIPE AND FITTINGS
A. PVC Pipes and Fittings:

1. PVC piping shall be fabricated from un plasticized polyvinyl chloride according to ES
3505:1968 and ES 350G: 1969. Rating and size shall be as shown on drawings.
Class D Pipe shall be supplied in lengths no smaller than six (6) meters. Each length
of pipe shall bear markings to identify type and grade. All piping shall show no
evidence of blisters, grooves or other extrusion marks. The Contractor shall provide
three (3) samples of each size one (1) meter in length for approval prior to supply
and installation. All pipes three inches (3”) and above are to be with Lock Ring
Socket. The socket shall be an integral part of the pipe and conform to ES 4346 part
2: 1970. It shall incorporate a triple compression rubber seal complying with ES 2494:
part 2 and when jointed offer three-fold hydraulic security under both positive and

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negative pressure heads. The socket shall have the same wall thickness as the pipe
with an extra sleeve to maintain the correct pressure rating at the joint.
2. All joints in the pipe shall be made by solvent welding using adhesive solvent and
primer as recommended, in writing, by the manufacturer and approved by the
Landscape Architect. All cans of solvent and primer shall have labels intact and shall
be stamped with the date of manufacture. Cans dated over two years old will not be
permitted. Thinning of solvent or primer will not be permitted. Lubricant and solvent
cement used to make joints shall be approved in writing by the pipe’s manufacturer or
his designated representative. Only male joints may be used up to 50mm.
3. Joints larger than 50mm shall not be threaded. All threaded joints shall he made up
using PTFE tape or an approved equal thread sealant.
4. Pipes sized 32mm and larger shall be of Class D (12 bars working pressure) and
smaller pipes shall be Class E (15 bars working pressure). Fittings shall be fabricated
from PVC according to ES 4346.
5. On no account shall saddle and cross type connections be made to PVC pipe. All
pipes passing through ducts shall have solvent weld joints.
6. Flange couplers shall be PN 16 and in accordance with ES 4504. Bolts and nuts
(whether part of the coupler or for fixing) shall be A4-70 stainless steel.
7. Threaded riser pipe used to support salves sprinklers/sprayers and fittings may be
galvanized steel or brass. All galvanizing shall be carried out after threading.
B. Polyethylene pipes and fittings:
1. Polyethylene (PE) pipes for drip lines shall be manufactured from low density
polyethylene incorporating a minimum of 2.8% carbon black and shall have a working
pressure of 4 kg/cm.
2. Random samples of drip pipes shall be subjected to the Teepol crack resistance test.
The samples shall be immersed in a bath containing a solution of 10% Teepol
and90% water maintained at 50 degrees C. The pipe shall resist the solution without
showing any fatigue or cracking for a period of 150 hours.
3. The test shall be carried out in an independent laboratory within the UAE.
4. All fittings for drip lines shall be compression type. Insert barbed type fittings secured
by plastic ratchet clips shall not be used.
5. When irrigating trees/palms in planters, a separate drip line riser from the PVC lateral
line shall be provided for each planter.
6. The pipes for bubbler and drip line riser connections shall be Class C as per BS
1972-67.
7. The fittings for the above pipes are to be of compression quick joint type with
minimum 12 bar nominal pressure.
C. Dust Caps:
1. A dust cap shall be fixed at the end of each 4mm tube to prevent insects and dirt from
entering the tube. The caps are to be durable plastic and heat resistant.
D. Staple Stakes:
1. All drip line tubes shall be held in the soil by staple stakes. The stake shall be
polypropylene, a minimum 220 mm long, durable and heat resistant. Stakes shall
have integral barb type flaps to secure them in the soil. The drip line shall be held in
the soil by the same length staple stake at 10 m intervals. The stake shall feature a
separate clip to hold the drip line in place.

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2.3 VALVES
A. Solenoid Valves:
1. Automatic remote control valves shall be of the sizes described on the plan. The
valves shall be normally closed diaphragm type with slow opening and closing action
for protection against pressure. Actuation shall be by encapsulated type solenoids
and rated 24 volts, 50 cycle otherwise specified.
2. Construction shall provide for convenient access to functional pans without removal
of valve from system plumbing. A manual flow control adjustment, with slant-off
capability shall be furnished on all valves. Valve pressure rating shall not be less
than200 PSI.
3. The diaphragm shall be of nylon reinforced BUNA-N rubber, and provide for a
positive seal between bonnet and body. The solenoid functional parts shall be of
stainless steel, brass or bronze for corrosion resistance. The diameter shall be as
shown on the plans. A mechanism shall be provided for bleeding of the diaphragm
chamber for manual operation. Valves shall be fabricated from heavy cast brass or
bronze. Inlet and outlet shall he threaded DSP.
4. All valves shall be provided with a pressure regulator capable of regulating
downstream pressure between 15 to 100 PSI (within an accuracy of - 5
PSI)regardless of upstream pressure. It shall provide full and accurate pressure
regulating capabilities irrespective of whether it is operated electrically or manually.
The pressure measurement shall be possible via Schrader valve or integral pressure
gauge.
5. Manufacturer: Hunter , U.S.A or approved equal.
B. Check valves:
1. Check valves 75mm and above shall be double flanged, single door, swing type
having ductile iron body and gunmetal seat conforming to BS 1400. Pressure rating
shall be PNI6 or more. All valves shall be coated with epoxy internally and externally
to average DFT 300 microns for protection against corrosion of body components. All
nut bolts shall be of stainless steel grade 316/ A4-70.
2. Check valves of 50mm and smaller shall be spring type manufactured from brass or
bronze. Inlet and outlet are to be BSP female threaded. The spring shall be of
stainless steel. Pressure rating shall be PNI6 or more.
C. Gate valves:
1. Gate valves 75mm and larger shall be double flange, ductile iron waterworks valves,
with wedge type gate and non-rising stem. Valves shall be manufactured in
accordance with DIN 3352. All valves shall be coated with epoxy internally and
externally to average DFT 300 microns for protection against corrosion of body
components. Valves installed below ground shall be provided with stem cap for key
operation.
2. Valves to have non-rising stem of stainless steel, stern nut brass or cast aluminum
bronze with gun metal. Body components shall be of ductile cast iron SC GGG-
50.Stem sealing by elastomer/NBR rubber "O" rings.
3. Up to size DN 400 resilient seated gate valves are preferred with ductile iron wedge
fully covered with special grade elastomer EPDM rubber. Heavy duty steel keys with
head configuration to fit operating nut and handle length as required for proper
aboveground operation shall be provided in numbers specified by the Engineer.
4. Valves above ground shall be provided with hand wheel. Nominal pressure for the
valves shall be 16 bar or more. All nuts and bolts shall be stainless steel
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5. Gate valves 50mm in diameter and smaller shall have non-rising stem and shall be
manufactured from brass or bronze conforming to BS 5154. The inlet and outlet are
to be screwed ES The rating shall be PN 16 or above.
D. Air Valves:
1. The Contractor shall provide automatic air valves at all high points on the pressure
mains. Air valves and other similar items shall conform to BS 2591. Automatic air
valves shall have non-corrosive floats in chambers with clear space ensuring
blockage free operation. All components for the air valve actuating mechanism
including lever shall be stainless steel.
2. The body and cover of the valve are to be of bronze or ductile iron with phenolic
primer coating nozzles with seals and actuating mechanism are to be located in the
removable upper p1atp’c to the valve body using stainless steel grade 31 6/A4-
70bolts. Valves shall be coated with epoxy internally and externally to average DFT
300microns for protection against corrosion of body components. All nuts and bolts
are to be of stainless steel grade 316/ A4-70.
3. The pressure rating of the valve shall be 16 bar. The internal components shall be
stainless steel. The valve size and installation shall be as per site conditions and The
Engineer’s instruction.
E. Electrically Actuated Butterfly Valves:

1. Electrically actuated butterfly valves shall comply in all respects with DIN 3354-
PN16. Body shall be of ductile cast iron SO COG-SO. Valve discs shall be of
stainless steel grade 31 6/A4-70.
2. All valves shall be coated with epoxy internally and externally to average DP
300microns for protection against corrosion of body components.
3. Water type and/or mounted between flanges to DIN 250, part I for PN 16, face to face
dimensions to DIN 3202-KI corresponding to ISO 5752, concentric type, streamlined
design.
4. With replaceable seat ring, fusion bonded on backing ring, leak tight closure on both
directions. For operation at differential pressure at maximum 16 bars with operating
gears with electric part turn actuator.
5. Variant DN-40-300, IC seating NBR (BUTA N), shaft S.S. 1.4005, maximum working
temperature +80 degrees Celsius with maximum working pressure 16 bars.
6. Electric actuators shall have to open and close for at least 60 seconds and shall be
provided with an auxiliary-operating wheel. The motor control shall allow for stepped
closing of valve pausing at 1/2 closed and 1/4 closed.
7. Motor and electrical protection shall be in strict accordance with the electrical
specifications and ADDC regulations. Motors shall be rated to operate at an ambient
temperature of 50 degrees Celsius, and a relative humidity of 100%.
8. Electrical components shall be protected from condensation.
F. Pressure Reducing and Pressure Sustaining Check Valves:
1. These valves shall be installed as necessary to maintain a constant downstream

pressure regardless of demand fluctuations. The valves shall be automatic, fluid
actuated, with a flexible non-wicking, FDA approved, nylon fabric reinforced
elastomer diaphragm. The pilot shall be brass and tubing of copper/brass. The valves
shall be flanged and of ductile iron body. All internal and external exposed surfaces
shall be FDA approved epoxy coated to a minimum DFT of 300microns. Valve sizes
100mm and above shall be standard with an externally mounted Y strainer for
protection of control circuit and ball valves to isolate the pilot system from the main
valve. All nut and bolts are to be of stainless steel grade 316/A4-70.
2. The valves shall open and close in a modulating action. On pressure reversal, valves
shall close tightly. Adjustable pressure range shall be from 1.0 kg/cm2 to 8.5 kg/cm2.
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1. These valves shall be installed in the pump room to release excess pressure away
from the system.
2. The valves shall be flanged, diaphragm type, hydraulically operated, pilot controlled,
and modulating type. The pilots shall be brass and tubing shall be of copper/brass.
The valves shall be fast opening and slow closing. The valves shall be flanged and
shall have a ductile iron body. All internal and external exposed surfaces shall be
FDA approved epoxy coated to a minimum DFT of 300 microns. All nuts and boltsare
to be of stainless steel grade 316/A4-70.
2.4 VALVE BOXES
A. Air valves (25mm or smaller only), quick coupling valves, solenoid valves and \ pull boxes
are to be installed in an access box of sufficient size to permit ready removal of the valve
inner assemblies without removing the box from the ground. Valve names and numbers
shall be clearly marked inside and outside of the box with permanent plastic tags.
B. Valve boxes shall be fabricated from reinforced plastic and follows:
1. Cover Depth
Q.C.V. 250 mm (dia.) 230 mm
Pull Boxes, Air Valves 1" and Flush
Valves
430 x 295 mm300 mm
Solenoid Valves up to 2" 590 x 349 mm380 mm
Solenoid Valves above 2" and Isolation
Valves up to 3"
825 x 495 mm450 mm
C. Measurements are taken from the top of the boxes. Covers shall be secured by stainless
steel grade 316/A4-70 bolts.
D. Installation of plastic valve boxes in paved areas and sikkas is not allowed. All valve
chambers/pull boxes in paved areas and sikkas shall be in RCC and with heavy-duty ductile
iron manhole covers. Manholes shall be recessed construction type or as directed by the
Engineer.
2.5 PRESSURE COMPENSATING EMITTERS
A. Emitters shall be constructed from durable black-heat resistant plastic. The emitters shall be
of barbed configuration, which can be inserted easily in to polyethylene tubing. Pressure
compensation shall be achieved by a flexible orifice located in resilient silicone elastomer
diaphragms. The orifice shall be a self-flushing type and shall clean itself during each
irrigation cycle at the start up and shut down. The emitters are also to have manual flushing
capability. The emitter exponent shall be 0.10 or less. The body and the diaphragm are to
be resistant to high concentration of chlorine, fertilizers and pesticides.
B. Manufacturer Netafim, U.S.A or approved equal.
2.6 PRESSURE COMPENSATING INLINE AND ONLINE DRIPPERS
A. Inline drippers shall consist of linear low density polyethylene tubing with pressure
compensating, self flushing type integral drip emitters. The tubing shall have a minimum

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outside diameter (O.D.) 1 6mm and thickness of 1.1 nun F 0.05mm. Pipes for drip lines shall
be manufactured from low density polyethylene incorporating a minimum of 2.8%carbon
black, antioxidants in an amount not exceeding 0.5% and shall have a nominal pressure PN
6.
B. Random samples of drip pipes shall be subjected to the Teepol crack resistance test. The
samples shall be immersed in a bath containing a solution of 10% Teepol and 90% water
maintained at 50 degrees Celsius. The pipe shall resist the solution without showing any
fatigue or crack for a period of 150 hours.
C. Drippers shall be anti-drain. Allowing trapped water in pipes to be used for the next irrigation
cycle.
D. The test shall be carried out in an independent laboratory within the United Arab Emirates.
E. All fittings for drip line shall be compression type.
F. The emitters shall be pressure compensating according to JSO 9260 and the emission rate
of the emitter shall remain constant at varying water pressure from 1 bar to 4.5 bar. The flow
path in emitter shall ensure turbulent flow and the emitter shall conform to excellent
pressure compensation and sell cleaning/flushing mechanism. The emitter shall be clog
resistant and the filtration requirement not more than 150 mesh. The coefficient of variation
shall be less than 5%. The flow of the emitter shall remain constant at temperatures varying
from 0 to 60 degrees Celsius.
G. The product shall have warranty against cracking and performance for 7 Years.
H. Drip stakes shall be provided at each point of change in direction of drip line and spacing
between drip stakes shall not be more than 10.0 meters.
I. Manufacturer Netafim U.S.A or approved equal.
J. Refer to drawings for capacity and spacing of the emitters.
1. On line drippers (shall be used for scattered planting).

2. The dripper shall have a single outlet, flow rate base color coded .
3. The dripper shall be of the compact pressure compensating type (the flow shall be
unaffected by varying inlet pressure and field slope) and continuously self-cleaning
type (high resistance to clogging).
4. The dripper shall have differential pressure compensation mechanism with dual
regulation having an injected silicon diaphragm ensuring long life and a turbulent flow
labyrinth path.
5. The dripper shall have large, wide and deep flow path cross section to minimize
clogging and ensuring exact flow rate in all conditions.
6. The flow of the dripper shall not be affected by external temperature up to 60°C.
7. The dripper shall be of the barb type with 3 mm barb outlet, 4 mm barb outlet or
nipple outlet.
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2.7 PRESSURE GAUGES
A. Pressure gauges shall be stainless steel, direct reading, glycerine filled capable of
0-10kg/cm2 register with 0.25 graduation. Gauges shall be of glass or plexi glass faced, drip
proof and minimum diameter of 50mm. All pressure gauges shall be fitted with gauge cocks.
Gauge cocks inlet shall be of same size as pressure gauges and be fabricated from
stainless steel.
2.8 UNDERGROUND WARNING TAPE
A. Warning tape shall be laid above main and sub main pipes. Tapes shall be durable and
detectable by Electro Magnetic means using low output generator equipment. They shall
remain legible and color fast in all soil conditions at pH values of 2.5 to 11.0 inclusive.
B. The tapes shall be flexible and subject to the Engineer’s approval. Width of the tape shall be
at least 150 mm.
C. Tape shall be orange in color with black text in Arabic and English that says
"CAUTION:IRRIGATION PRESSURE MAIN BELOW". The text on the tape shall be
permanent ink bonded to resist prolonged chemical attack by corrosive acids and alkaline
with message repeated at a maximum interval of two meters.
D. The tape shall be continuous over pipelines and at joints there shall be a minimum overlap
of one meter
2.9 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
A. All electrical equipment shall be in accordance with ADDC regulations and electrical
specification. Enclosures shall be protected in accordance with IPSS for equipment installed
above grade and IPSS for equipment installed below grade.
B. Wiring to and from control panels shall be routed in PVC conduits below the ground. Above
grade conduits are to be liquid tight flex, or galvanized steel. Provision shall be made for
inspection tees and wells to facilitate removal in the future.
C. Electrical Wire for Solenoid Valves and Satellites:
1. All electrical wire for underground use shall be single core solid ‘Underground
Feeder” type insulated with a flame-retardant thermoplastic compound, rated for
600volts and direct burial. The Contractor shall prepare a wire sizing chart with
effective lengths of each station and common wires, which shall be submitted for
approval prior to commencement of work. Cable markers shall be used for indicating
dedicated valve number on each cable. They shall occur at the satellite controller, at
all splices in pull boxes and in valve boxes. Cables shall be laid in PVC conduits.
2. Power cables and signal cables for controller shall be laid in separate conduits.
Separate wire shall be laid for each solenoid valve, and valve combination shall be
arranged at the respective field satellite.
3. The cable manufacturer shall certify that the insulated conductors have been tested
for and meet the requirements of U.L.
4. The two conductors shall be color coded with one conductor BLACK and the other
RED. The conductors shall be tin coated, soft drawn, annealed solid copper
conforming to the requirements of ASTM -33.
5. The cable shall be suitable for direct burial in the earth; however it shall be installed in
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6. Pull boxes shall be provided at every place of change in direction of conduit piping,
near solenoid valves. In any case, spacing between adjacent pull boxes in a line shall
not exceed 50 meters.
7. Refer to DWG for sizes of the conduits.
D. Decoders:
1. Compatible decoders Irrigation Control Decoders shall be used. Decoders shall be

available in four different station output configurations, and shall be selected and
placed to minimize the wiring distance from decoder to solenoid. The maximum
distance recommended between individual decoder outputs, and the solenoids they
are to activate, is 100 ft./33m. Shorter runs between individual decoder outputs and
their solenoids reduce susceptibility to lightning damage in all decoder installations.
2. 14 AWG/. wire or larger shall be used for all decoder-to-solenoid connections. In high
lightning areas this wire shall be twisted to maximize surge suppression.
3. Decoders shall be available in one, two, four, or six station decoder units. Each
decoder shall have a single pair of red/blue leads for connection to the two-wire path,
and a pair of black leads for connection to the first solenoid. Multiple station decoders
shall have color-coded outputs for each individual output, which corresponds to the
station number of that output. Decoders with multiple station capability shall activate
individual outputs, independently of each other color-coded output.
4. Each decoder output shall have sufficient capacity to activate two typical
24VACirrigation solenoids simultaneously. The decoders shall have a current draw of
3.5 ma standby and 40 ma per active station.
5. Decoders shall be filled with a waterproof polymer compound to protect all circuitry,
but shall be installed in valve boxes to facilitate proper connections and service.
6. Each decoder shall include an integrated surge suppression circuit with an exposed,
unjacketed ground wire. No additional surge suppression devices shall be required in
the two-wire path.
7. The installer shall provide adequate earth ground (not to exceed 10 Ohms, or
incompliance with practices as defined in American Society of Irrigation Consultants
Earth Grounding Guideline 100-2002) and connect it to one of the decoder ground
leads every 1000 ft.(330m), or every 12th decoder module, whichever is shorter.
Minimum ground hardware shall be a 4” x 36” (100 x 915mm) copper plate with at
least 10AWG/2.5mm dia. copper wire. In high lightning areas, grounding may be
increased to every 500 ft./150m or 6 decoders.
8. Ground connections from decoder ground lead to grounding hardware shall be made
by joining the 12AWG (2mm dia.) decoder ground wire with a 10AWG (2.5mm
dia.)solid copper lead in an approved wire nut of appropriate size, inserted in a DBR-
6waterproof direct burial connector, or with an approved wire clamp. Ground
hardware shall extend at right angles from the two-wire red/blue path, and ground
hardware shall be located at least 6ft./2m away from the two-wire path.
9. Each decoder output shall also have thermal, resettable circuit breakers to prevent
overload from solenoid malfunctions.
E. Sensor Decoders
1. The decoder field controllers shall have the ability to monitor the status of specified
sensors remotely, via the two-wire path, with specialized Sensor Decoders.
2. The Sensor Decoder shall have 2 input Ports suitable for different sensors.
3. The Sensor Decoder shall be installed into the two-wire path, having a single red/blue
pair for connection to the two-wire path, and shall also have a programmable
address. The Sensor Decoder connections shall be made according to the
specifications for all other decoders.
4. Sensor connections shall be made to the color-coded Sensor Decoder input leads
with waterproof, direct-burial connectors, and all connections shall be placed in a
valve box for subsequent location and service. Sensors shall be connected with not
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5. The Sensor Decoder shall have a bare ground wire for connection to earth ground, in
accordance with the specifications applying to all other decoders. The Sensor
Decoder shall count as a “decoder” for ground spacing purposes.
F. Wire Connectors:
1. All wire connections at electric remote control valves and all splices of wire in the field
shall be made using wire connectors. The wire connectors shall be specifically
designed to ensure waterproof underground wire connections. The connectors shall
be under-writers laboratories listed water-resistant wire connectors; rated 600 volts
for PVC insulated copper wire with insulation temperature rating of 105 degree
Celsius.
2. The connectors shall be insulated with color coded, pliable, vinyl skirts. They shall
feature a live spring, which assures a tight grip even on small wire combinations.
3. All wife connections are to be arranged in plastic pull boxes at fixed interval distances
of max, 100 meters and/or at any change of direction.
4. All valve combinations shall be arranged at the controller.
G. Electric Pressure Switches:
1. Pressure switches shall be fabricated from die cast aluminum per ASTM B-85 and
designed to meet 1P65 specifications. Transducers shall be fabricated from brass
and BUNA N.
2. The pressure switches shall incorporate an alternating fulcrum balance plate allowing
independent adjustment of both set and reset point over the full range.
3. Both set and reset points shall be adjustable 1.40 to 14.0 bar, having a minimum
deadband range less than or equal to 1.40 bar. Repeatability shall be +/-0.5% to 2%
of full scale. Switches shall be vibration resistant and shall have front access to
electrical connections and adjustment nuts.
H. Flow Sensing and Control System :
1. Flow sensing and control system to sense the flow data and display that data as both
flow rate and volume on digital indicator.
2. The sensor shall be adjustable insertion paddle wheel type and corrosion resistance.
The flow pulse controller shall provide automatic interface.
3. Digital indicator displays for both flow rate and total volume are to be provided and
shall be mounted inside the panel. The digital indicator unit shall be powered with
external 220 volts AC power supply and rechargeable lithium battery. The unit shall
be capable of running off internal or external power and shall have an automatic
changeover switch, which is activated during a power failure. The battery shall be
automatically recharged during normal mains operation.
4. Flow sensing and control system shall sense high flow rate (above the maximum flow
rate for any combination of valves) and close the butterfly valve in the filtration
chamber or solenoid valve showing leak.
5. Compatible with approved controller.
Used with FCT
Current draw: @24VAC .025 Amps
Switching current: 2.0 Amps
Maximum distance between interface panel and sensor = 1000 ft.
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2.10 SYSTEM CONTROLLING EQUIPMENT
A. The controller shall have:
1. Connectivity up to X independent stations and one master valve.

2. Four (4) independently controllable irrigation programs, with five (5) selectable start
times, for a total of 20 possible irrigation cycles per day.
3. Runtime(s) for each station can be set from 1 minute to 9 hrs 59 minutes per station
in one-minute increments.
4. Quick Station(s) programming to allow rapid programming of an entire block of
stations, with the same runtime.
5. Water Days for each program can be based on a seven (7)-day cycle or a skip-by-
day cycle, which allows a program to skip from one (1) to thirty (30) days between
watering cycles. The water days can be restricted with the selection of ODD/EVEN
calendar days.
6. Manually activated system check/syringe cycle to sequentially run each station for a
user selectable time, with a range from one minute up to nine minutes.
7. Manually activated program cycle to execute a program independently of its
programmed start time and water days.
8. Manually activated station cycle to operate a single station for a selectable period of
time from 1 minute to 9 hours 59 minutes.
9. Programmable Master Valve to utilize and control a Master Valve on a per program
basis.
10. Configurable Master Valve Type to select either a Normally Open Master Valve or a
Normally Closed Master Valve.
11. Programmable Pump independent of the Master Valve on a per program basis.
12. Programmable stacking or non-stacking operation of the programs. In the event that
programmed start times either within a program or between programs should overlap,
or coincide, the controller can either be programmed to sequentially execute one
program after the other program has completed (Stack Mode) or to simultaneously
execute all programs as their programmed start times occur (No Stack Mode).
13. Programmable delay time between station executions. The programmed delay time
can be between 0 to 255 seconds (4 minutes 15 seconds). This capability allows slow
closing valves to completely shut off, before the next valve turns on.
14. Compatible with two wire path decoder system.
B. Water Conservation Features: The controller shall have:
1. Flow sensing and control

2. Evapotranspiration (ET) based scheduling
3. Built in solar sync system.
4. Percentage adjustment on a per program basis to allow an increase or decrease of
all station runtimes within that program. The percentage shall allow adjustment from 0
to300% in 1% increments.
5. Programmable rain shut off in order to delay the start of irrigation after a rain storm.
The controller shall not water during the programmed delay period (from one to seven
(7) days). After the delay period has expired the controller shall return to the
automatic mode of operation.
6. Connectivity for any one of the following: rain, moisture, or sensor device. The
enabling of this device can be performed on a per program basis. When the sensor is
“active” irrigation shall stop and the display will indicate that the sensor is active. This
feature allows non-irrigation programs to execute independent of this device.
7. The ability to select either ODD or EVEN day watering on a per program basis.(When
either of these features is selected, the controller shall not water on the 31 stday of the
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8. Selectable cycle and soak irrigation programming or conventional programming on a

per-program basis.
9. Programmable cycle runtime, Max Cycle Time, and Soak Time on a per station basis.
10. Automatic minimization of the water window by intelligently scheduling station starts
when other stations are satisfying their SOAK TIMES.
11. Controller supports programming in the Cycle and Soak programming mode.
12. The controller provides a display of the total runtime of the program. The cycle and
soak feature intelligently displays the total runtime of the program, the controller
considers all soak delays, optimized program features, water budget percentage and
inter-station delays.
13. Optimized water savings. Re-calculated station run times are executed to the nearest
second.
C. Convenience Features: The controller shall have:
1. Easy to understand and use keyboard layout, provides ease of use during
programming and review.
2. Multiple displays provide a simple way of programming and information review.
3. During program execution the controller shall display the executing program number
the flow in GPM, and the station runtime countdown in hours, minutes and seconds.
4. Programmable Controller Security Access code to prevent unauthorized use or
modifications to be made of the controller’s programs. This feature is enabled by
entering a security access code from 1 to 4 digits in length.
5. Review key to display all program parameters on a per program basis. Successive
invocation of the key shall display program parameters one by one. Depression and
subsequent hold of this key shall allow rapid review of program parameters.
D. Diagnostic and Fault Detection: The controller shall have:

1. Programmable audible alarm. When enabled this alarm will “chirp” once every six
seconds whenever any flow fault condition occurs. The alarm will continue until reset
by the user.
2. Automatic field wire fault detection enables the TWICE Two Wire Interface module to
sense a short or an open in the field wire and instantly turn off that station. The
TWICE display will report the fault condition any time a field wire fault occurs.
3. Built-in self-test allows you to test various internal circuitries utilizing built-in test
capability.
4. Non-volatile memory to retain the program(s) and controller information during power
outages or seasonal shut downs. This information is maintained indefinitely.
5. A "real time" clock with non-volatile backup to maintain the actual date and time
during power outages without the need of batteries. This eliminates the need to
reprogram the clock every time there is a power outage.
6. Advanced circuitry to automatically monitor internal voltages and reset on-board
microprocessor circuitry during power “brown-out” or error conditions.
7. Automatic electronic fuse which resets intelligently based upon need. (No user fuses
or circuit breakers to reset or fail.
8. Intelligent resumption of program execution after power outages to ensure that
program starts are not lost. The controller intelligently schedules irrigation after any
outage while preserving the original water window.
9. Automatic detection of main line water breaks. Upon detection the controller shall:
shutdown all active irrigation, energize a Normally Open Master Valve (if selected),
condemn any future start times, and trigger audible and visual alarm indicators.
10. Automatic detection of unscheduled water flow. Upon detection the controller shall:
activate the Normally Open Master Valve (if selected), condemn any future start
times, and trigger audible and visual alarm indicators.
11. Automatic detection of upper stations flow limit. Upon detection the controller shall:
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station from any future watering times, and trigger audible and visual alarm
indicators.
12. Controller shall be ACC DECODER , Hunter industries , U.S.A or approved equal.
2.11 SOLAR SYNC SYSTEM.

1. Compatible with approved controller
2. The Solar Sync continually gathers on-site solar and temperature data used in the
calculation of evapotranspiration (ET), then determines watering requirements.
3. The module automatically calculates water requirements and makes adjustments
taking into account of regional weather characteristics
4. Automatically adjusts controller watering for increased efficiency.
5. Maximum distance from sensor to controller: 200 ft./60 m
6. Wiring: 18 AWG/1 mm or 20 AWG/0.8 mm diameter
minimum from the sensor to the module .
7. Manufacturer, Hunter Irrigation
2.12 TWICE (TWO-WIRE) CONTROLLER CAPABILITES
A. The controller shall utilize a two-wire connection path to each station decoder.
1. The Two-Wire path shall support a variety of connectivity configurations including:
single path, dual path, loop, and grid configurations, and combinations thereof.
2. The communications along the two-wire path shall be bi-directional between the
controller and each decoder.
3. The TWICE Interface module shall confirm station ON commands by receiving an
appropriate response from the corresponding station decoder.
4. Station decoders shall intelligently monitor the electrical current at any solenoid and
report any short or open circuit back to the TWICE interface module.
5. The TWICE interface module shall display diagnostic error conditions to the operator.
These diagnostic errors shall include:
a. E1 - No station decoder found (cannot communicate from the TWICE module

to the designated station decoder)
b. E2 - Short circuit on the two wire path
c. E3 - Open circuit of a station solenoid
d. E4 - Over current due to shorted solenoid
e. E5 - Station decoder communication error
f. E6 - High temperature shutdown
g. E7 - Decoder Programming Failure
6. The TWICE Interface module shall allow the user to program the station number into
any decoder.
7. The TWICE Interface module shall allow the user to read and display the station
number which has been programmed into any decoder.
8. The TWICE Interface module shall allow the user to test the entire two wire network
of decoders and report any error(s) status back to the operator. Errors shall be
reported with appropriate error codes as well as with a STATUS diagnostic LED.
9. THE TWICE Interface shall allow the user to test any single station for proper
operation. Any error condition shall be reported in the display. When the station testis
successful, the display shall report the firmware version of the decoder followed by
the electrical current drawn by the solenoid.
10. The TWICE Interface module shall automatically display the STATUS of each valve
via a diagnostic LED when operating in the AUTO mode. Stations that are irrigating
properly (communicating with the appropriate decoder and having a nominal
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color. Otherwise the station has an error and will illuminate the STATUS led with a
red color. When no irrigation stations are on, the display will display any
station(s)which may have had an error condition. The display will rotate with erred
stations until the operator clears them.
11. Station decoders shall be available in 1, 2, 4 and 6 output varieties.
12. The TWICE interface module shall allow for a maximum of 36 stations plus one
Master Valve.
13. The maximum distance from the controller to any decoder shall be limited to
5,000feet. This distance assumes usage of two-wire 14 (AWG) gauge cable.
14. The maximum distance for the two-wire loop configuration, shall not exceed
10,000feet.
15. The maximum distance between any lightning arrestors/ground rods shall be no more
than 600 feet.
B. The controller shall have:
1. Ability to connect to a Master Communications card to provide connectivity to the

Internet.
2. Ability to interface to a Master Weather Center for direct ET measurements
3. Ability to connect to a Master Flow sensor or other flow sensor device.
4. Built-in remote control capability for compatibility with all Master remote control
systems.
5. Connectivity for any one of the following: rain, , or moisture sensor device. The
enabling of this device can be performed on a per program basis. This feature allows
non-irrigation programs to execute independent of this device.
6. Availability in a variety of enclosure options .
7. Controller shall be ACC DECODER , Hunter industries , U.S.A
2.13 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
A. Standard size enclosure: heavy duty 18-gauge steel enclosure with powder coat finish
suitable for either indoor or outdoor environments.
1. 13 1/8 inches Wide x 10 3/8 inches High x 4 3/8 inches deep

2. Shipping Weight: 14 pounds
B. Extended size enclosure: heavy duty 18-gauge steel enclosure with powder coat finish
suitable for either indoor or outdoor environments. Also available in stainless steel.
1. 13 1/8 inches Wide x 17.5 inches High x 4 3/8 inches Deep

2. Shipping Weight: 17 pounds (standard outputs)
3. Shipping Weight: 18 pounds (heavy duty lightning outputs)
C. Outdoor pedestal mounts shall be used if wall mounting not valid.
2.14 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
A. Input power: 105-130 VAC, 50/60 Hz, ½ Ampere maximum, 0.1 Ampere idle
B. Output power: 24 VAC, 1.5 Amperes maximum total output or 36 VA maximum total output,
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2.15 CHAMBER IDENTIFICATION PLATE
A. Chamber identification plate shall be of “Admiralty Brass’ ES Code No.CZ III BS 2871. The
plate shall be 5 mm thick with two lags 150 mm long 20 mm wide by 5 mm thick welded at
the back. The plate shall have engraving 2 mm deep as shown on the drawings for each
relevant chamber.
2.16 ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL
A. The electrical control panel shall be constructed of mild steel sheet enclosures with stainless
steel hinges and a lock front opening door having a protection range not lower than
IP55according to IEC and shall be Class 3. The panel shall have provision for connecting to
the generator.
2.17 FERTILIZER INJECTION UNIT
A. The fertilizer/chemical injection unit shall comprise of rigid polypropylene constructed tank
with reinforced ribs mounted on a pedestal; a dosing pump with a range of2 to 20
1iters/hour, calibrated in 2 1/h or less increments, complete with valves and fittings, filters
and connecting pipes.
B. The elevated make up tank shall have level marks molded into the side of the tank. A
second outlet complete with stopcock shall be provided in the bottom of the tank for draining
and washing out. An agitator shall be provided to ensure that there is no separation of
liquids. The agitator unit shall be removable to allow access for cleaning the tank.
C. The dosing pump shall be constructed of corrosion resistant material, close coupled to a
suitable splash proof electric motor. The unit shall have an operating head of 7 over the fill
flow range. The injection rate shall be set manually to required flow.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING
A. Prior to trenching all services crossing or running close to the line of the trench shall be
identified and exposed. In addition the line of the trench shall be swept using an approved
detection device, capable of detecting both live and ‘dead’ cables.
B. Trenches shall be made as narrow as practicable, but not less than the pipe diameter
plus300 mm, and shall provide sufficient room for laying, jointing and testing. The width of
the trench at the crown of the pipe shall not exceed the pipe diameter plus 600 mm.
Sheeting, bracing and shoring shall be used to provide for the safety of all personnel for all
trenches.
C. The trench bottom shall be composed of stable uniform sand with no protuberances that
might cause point loading on the pipe. The trench formation shall be trimmed to an even
finish, which provides continuous support for the pipe. Additional excavation shall be carried
out at the position of the pipe socket to ensure proper joint assembly and pipe support.
D. If the existing formation is unsuitable for direct laying, the pipes shall be laid on a bed of
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material) but is not to contain any particles larger than 5 mm, and shall have good self
compacting properties.
E. Dewatering shall he provided to remove any surface or ground water entering the
excavations. Ground water level shall be maintained at least 100 mm below the bottom of
each excavation.
F. The trench shall not be excavated more than three (3) days prior to the laying of pipe.
G. Pipes shall be centre loaded leaving joints exposed within three (3) days of placement.
Initial backfill shall be by hand in 300 mm lifts, and carried out in such a manner as to
ensure adequate support under the pipe and distributed evenly to ensure that there are no
voids under or to the side of the pipe.
H. Backfill material shall be sand and shall be compacted by water tamping once the level of
backfill reaches the top of the pipe.
I. For pipe sizes 4” (diameter) and above, backfill material shall be deposited in 300 mm lifts in
general areas and compacted to 90% (by water tamping or by other approved method). In
paved areas lifts shall be 150 mm and backfill shall be compacted layer by layer.
Mechanical compactors shall not be used until there is a minimum of 300 mm above the
crown of the pipe.
J. Backfill material shall be sand and shall not contain any particles larger than 25 mm for the
first 100 mm above the pipe; thereafter backfill material shall contain no particles larger than
50 mm.
K. Whenever ambient temperatures exceed 35 degrees Celsius, centre loading for PVC pipes
greater than 3" shall only be carried out in the early morning, or shall alternatively be
preceded by cooling of the pipe string by application of water.
L. For pipe sizes of 3” and below compaction as mentioned is not required.
M. The contractor shall remove the existing soil in the proposed plantation area tap to depths
as specified in landscape drawings/details and dispose of and refill the area with fresh
sweet sand. Leveling and contouring shall be done as per the landscape drawings and to
the approval of the Engineer.
N. Contractor will remain responsible for maintaining the levels of sweet sand against wind
erosion until final hand over of the project.
O. All surplus material shall be either spread on site or shall be legally removed and disposed
of off site.
P. Excavation to required levels shall be carried out by the Contractor as part of the contract
regardless of the kind of soil strata or rock to be excavated. Refer to the Earthwork
specification.
Q. The Contractor shall bear the responsibility and consequences of any damage caused by
excavation to adjacent structures, roads or plants.
3.2 PVC PIPE INSTALLATION
A. PVC pipes shall be stored on site in a covered area. Pipe stacks shall not be greater than
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be placed on a sand bed, or on supports at least 75 mm wide and placed not greater
than1.5m apart; side supports shall be similarly constructed and placed not greater than
3mapart. The covered pipe area shall allow for circulation of air. Rubber sealing rings shall
be stored inside closed boxes in a shaded place, and shall on no account be exposed to
sunlight for more than a few hours.
B. Pipes shall be transported on the site on a flatbed trailer, and are never be dropped or
dragged along the ground.
C. Spigot ends of all pipes shall be chamfered to a depth of half the wall thickness at an angle
of 15 degrees. Pipes cut on site are to be cut square to the pipe axis with a fine toothed
saw. All burrs are to be removed from the pipe prior to assembly of joints. Pipe cutters may
be used for pipe. Spigot insertion depth shall be measured and marked on all pipe larger
than75mm using indelible ink to allow checking at a later date.
D. Ring joints shall be made using an approved non-ionic lubricant compatible with the sealing
ring. Pipes sized up to 200mm may be jointed using a crowbar and a timber protection
piece, joints larger than 200mm shall be assembled using a clamped lever device. Before
backfilling joints shall be checked to ensure that the spigot is inserted to at least 90% of the
socket depth in all circumstances.
E. Solvent welding shall be carried out by experienced fitters who fully understand the
technique, and have successfully made a solvent weld joint in the presence of, and to the
approval of, the Engineer. Helpers brought up on site may only be allowed to make solvent
joints after inspection of their technique by the Engineer.
F. Solvent welded joints made on pipe 75mm and above shall be preceded by lightly sanding
both surfaces shall be jointed using a medium glass paper or clean emery cloth. Solvent
‘cleaner” shall be applied to all mating surfaces using a dauber or brush (application using
rags will not be allowed). After ensuring that mating surfaces are clean and dry, solvent
cement shall be applied in sufficient quantities to ensure bonding, but not in excessive
quantities that leave appreciable residues inside the pipe.
G. Brush size shall be 10mm round for 25mm pipe, 25mm flat for 38mm pipe and 50mm flat for
larger pipes. Solvent cement shall be applied by two people simultaneously for pipe75mm
and above. Immediately after application of solvent cement pipes shall be pushed together
in a smooth continue motion, that ensures that the spigot is at least 90% inserted into the
socket, the joint shall be held for a minimum of 20 seconds after insertion, and then surplus
cement shall be cleaned from the outside of the pipe using a rag or paper. Solvent cement
and cleaner shall be provided in tins with brush or dauber fixed to the lid of the tin. The lids
shall be firmly closed at all times except when the joint is being made. Any tins of solvent
cement that become viscous or hardens shall be disregarded.
H. On no account shall brushes on which solvent cement has hardened be used for making
joints. All fitters involved in solvent cement jointing shall be provided with safety gloves that
prevent solvent touching the skin, gloves shall be kept in good condition and shall be
replaced periodically.
I. Jointing shall not be carried out in windy conditions (wind speeds greater than 18
km/hour).All lines shall be capped at the end of the day's work.
J. Minimum distance of PVC lateral lines for drip and bubbler systems from the centre line of
tree shall be as follows:
1. Palm Trees 2.0 meters.

2. Trees 1.5 meters.
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3.3 DRIP LINE PIPE
A. Drip line pipe shall be installed above ground for mass planting and shall be anchored to
the ground with staple stakes every 10m., shall be below ground for subsurface irrigation
and shall be below ground for individual Xeriscape planting.
3.4 VALVES
A. Isolation valves, air valves and solenoid valves shall be installed as shown on the drawings.
Installation shall be neat tidy. Valve boxes shall be installed level and aligned with the
pavement.
B. Cover of the valve chambers and valve boxes shall be level and aligned with pavement as
instructed by the Engineer.
3.5 IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT
A. Equipment shall generally be installed to achieve optimal irrigation efficiency and to

accommodate the requirements of the landscaping. All irrigation equipment such as spray
heads and emitters shall be installed only after all piping is flushed thoroughly and water is
clear of suspended particles and debris.
3.6 IRRIGATION CONTROL EQUIPMENT
A. The Contractor shall strictly follow the instruction of the suppliers and provide the Engineer
with all technical information related to this equipment.
3.7 TESTING
A. Pipeline Pressure Test:
1. The length of the test section shall he maximum 500 meters or as directed by the
Engineer. The pipe length shall be tested may be blanked off using a blank iron or
steel flange previously drilled and tapped for test equipment connection and strutted
as necessary against end thrust. The blank flange may be attached to the pipeline by
a V.J. flange adopter or similar fitting.
2. Testing shall not be carried out against closed valves. All charging and testing shall
preferably be carried out from lowest point of the under test section and all testing
equipment shall be located at this point.
3. The pressure gauge shall also be located at the lowest point or adjustment must be
made for the level of the pressure gauge relative to the pipe’s location.
4. Prior to testing, care shall be taken to ensure that all anchor blocks have attained
adequate maturity and that any solvent welded joints included in the pipe system
have developed full strength. Correct support and anchorage of any above ground
sections of the pipeline is also necessary. Underground pipelines are to be backfilled,
taking particular care to consolidate around lengths which may have been deflected
to negotiate curves.
5. All joints shall he left exposed until testing is completed.
6. The main pipe shall be charged slowly, preferably from the lowest point with any air
cock in the open position. They are to be closed in sequence from the lowest point
only when water visibly free from aeration is being discharged through them.

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7. Satisfactorily charged, the main shall be allowed to stand overnight to allow any
residual air to settle out. Reventing is then necessary and any water deficiency shall
be made-up.
8. Pressure testing can then begin by pumping slowly until it reaches to 9 bar. This
pressure shall be kept for 24 hours.
9. A permissible water loss of 3 liters per 1 000 meters length per 25mm nominal bore
per 24 hours shall be considered reasonable for PVC pipe.
10. For AC pipes, the pressure test shall be according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
3.8 ROAD CROSSINGS
A. All crossings across major roads/dual carriageways and U-turns shall be either through
ducts or the no dig method.
B. Where it is necessary to cross roads in order to complete the work, the Contractor shall first
obtain a N.O.C. from service companies and submit where appropriate for road cutting to
the ADM Roads Department. The Contractor shall strictly follow ADM regulations. Ducts
shall be laid at least 100cm below the surface.
C. Road cutting shall only be permitted if it can be shown that the horizontal drilling is not
possible because of existing services.
D. All ducts shall be at least 50mm larger than pipe size.
E. Road crossings for the main and lateral pipes or cables shall be carried out preferably by
horizontal drilling. Wherever it becomes impossible to drill because of existing services or
any other reason acceptable to the Engineer, road cutting shall be done as specified above.
F. Properly marked drums (Red and White) and required diversion sign etc. shall be provided
during the execution of the work. If a trench is left open overnight, proper lights and caution
signs shall be provided.
G. Trenches to be backfilled with fine gravel around ducts to minimum depth of 50 cm

Remaining depth shall be backfilled with 50 cm thick layers of subkha properly compacted
by rammer.
H. Tarmac re-instatement shall be as specified by the Dubai Municipality Roads Department.

Sketches on traffic diversion shall be provided including road signs to be used and
distances between such signs.
I. Only a Municipality approved subcontractor shall be allowed to carry out the thrust boring or
cutting and reinstatement.
J. Any tiled area damaged during construction, drilling or road cutting shall be reinstated.
Separate ducts shall be used for irrigation pipes, electrical cables, control wires etc.
3.9 THRUST BLOCKS
A. At each bend, diversion or end of pipeline, a thrust block shall be provided. Heavy-duty
polyethylene sheet shall be used to wrap the pipe at the point of contact between pipeline
fittings and the thrust block. Design of the thrust blocks shall be installed by the Contractor
to the Engineer’s approval.

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3.10 ELECTRICAL CODES
A. All the electrical installations shall operate at a system voltage of 380 volts AC three phase
four wire 50 cycles.
B. The entire works shall be carried out in strict accordance with this specification and
instruction as issued by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
3.11 ELECTRICAL TESTS
A. Each item of electrical equipment, cable and the complete system shall be thoroughly
inspected and tested before finally placing in service under the fill responsibility of the
Contractor. All tests shall be made in compliance with respective regulations,
recommendations and standards. Any modifications or repairs deemed necessary upon
completion of the tests shall be executed at the Contractors expenses. Further tests shall be
carried out on any modified or repaired equipment until it is certified trouble free and is
acceptable for its intended service. All testing shall be demonstrated to the Engineer in a
manner to be agreed later.
3.12 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
A. All electrical equipment under these contract documents shall have passed adequate
routine factory tests. Field tests shall be made by qualified personnel, approved by the
Engineer. The Contractor shall furnish all apparatus, material, labor and facilities for
performing the required tests. Unless otherwise specified the individual electrical equipment
shall undergo the following tests in accordance with the IEC recommendations or other
approved standards:
1. In Workshop:
a. High voltage test.

b. Cheek on mechanical function.
c. Pre-test of functional sequences.
2. At Site:
a. Visual inspection.
b. Insulation test (megger test).
c. Check of sequences.
B. The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer acceptance test certificates of all the tests
carried out in his workshop including all measuring data and subsequent evaluation.
C. The following tests are to be carried out for all cables as a minimum:
1. Resistance measurements
2. Insulation test with specified AC power frequency test voltage
3. Insulation resistance measurement of every individual cable length at site
4. Electrical continuity test for all controls.
D. The following test shall be carried out upon completion of the earthing system:
1. Measurement of the conductance of the earthing wires

2. Measurement of the intermediate resistance of the earthing electrodes

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E. The Contractor shall provide at his expense the necessary qualified personnel and
measuring
instruments to take the above measurements.
3.13 CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATIONS
A. Panels shall be installed on wall. Control wire shall be color coded and provided with tags.
Control cable shall be in bundles tied with a plastic cable tie at least at every 5 meters,
installation of cable bundles in conduit shall be carried out in such a way as to preclude the
possibility of stretching the cable or damaging the insulation. All cable splices shall be
waterproofed, and made inside valve or conduit boxes, leaving at least 1.0 meter of spare
cable neatly coiled at each joint and bend.
B. Panels shall be individually earthed by an approved copper clad grounding rod minimum
length 15mm x 3m rod driven down into the water table and connected to the controller by a
brass clamp and a 4mm by 2mm grounding wire as per the Engineer’s approval.
C. All stages of the control system installation shall be supervised by a factory-trained

professional, recommended by the manufacturer, who has previously been in charge of all
aspects of installation of a similar control system and approved by the Engineer.
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MEYDAN HEIGHTS SOUTH

PHASE 1 SEMI-DETACHED VILLAS - MASTER PLAN PACKAGE

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1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

1.3 JOB CONDITIONS

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1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

C. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling

1. Contractor and Sub-Contractor shall meet the following Professional requirements :

a. Minimum of (10) ten years of successful construction installations. Contractor

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D. Manufacturer/Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing or manufacturing

E. Pre-installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site prior to installation.

1. Scheduled dates for Submittals to be arranged in chronological order by the date

a. Schedule date for first Submittal.

1. Material And Equipment Schedule:

a. All catalogue cuts, diagrams, material samples, equipment schedules,

2. Existing Services and No Objection Certificates:

3. Shop Drawings and Verification of Dimensions:

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d. Shop drawings shall be prepared to detail any installation not completely

a. uPVC Pipe and Fittings: Certification by a recognized certification mark

a. The Contractor shall submit manufacturers’ recommendations for installation

7. Installation and Testing:

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8. Program / Progress Reports:

10. Circuit Diagrams:

1.6 SILENCE OF SPECIFICATIONS

1.8 PRODUCT STORAGE AND HANDLING

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A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering

2.2 PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. PVC Pipes and Fittings:

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B. Polyethylene pipes and fittings:

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E. Electrically Actuated Butterfly Valves:

F. Pressure Reducing and Pressure Sustaining Check Valves:

1. These valves shall be installed as necessary to maintain a constant downstream

G. Pressure Relief Valves:

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2.4 VALVE BOXES

B. Valve boxes shall be fabricated from reinforced plastic and follows:

2.5 PRESSURE COMPENSATING EMITTERS

B. Manufacturer Netafim, U.S.A or approved equal.

2.6 PRESSURE COMPENSATING INLINE AND ONLINE DRIPPERS

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E. All fittings for drip line shall be compression type.

I. Manufacturer Netafim U.S.A or approved equal.

J. Refer to drawings for capacity and spacing of the emitters.

1. On line drippers (shall be used for scattered planting).

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2.7 PRESSURE GAUGES

2.8 UNDERGROUND WARNING TAPE

2.9 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

C. Electrical Wire for Solenoid Valves and Satellites:

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1. Compatible decoders Irrigation Control Decoders shall be used. Decoders shall be

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G. Electric Pressure Switches:

H. Flow Sensing and Control System :

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