WIRELESS VALVE DEVICE
BIDDING SPECS
Rev 7.0

INTRODUCTION 
The following specifications have been prepared in accordance with the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) format.  

The specifier may use all or portion of this document to include in other specifications as part of a larger product or a standalone specification.  

02810
Landscape / Irrigation 

PART 1 GENERAL 
1.1	SUMMARY
A.	This Section includes:
a.	Irrigation controllers and accessories
B.	Related Sections 
a.	Planting (not included in these specifications)

1.2	DEFINITIONS
A.	Definitions pertaining to sustainable development: As defined in ASTM E2114 and is specified herein

B.	Irrigation Controller Accessories: an accessory consisting of a Transmitter and Receiver for the purposes of providing two-way communication from a new or existing multi-wire irrigation controller as a suitable replacement for field wire. 

C.	DC Latching Solenoids: compatible with the specified or existing manufacturers electrically actuated remote-control valve.  This is intended to replace an existing AC solenoid.  The DC Latching solenoid have a red and black wire or red with white stripe and black wire signifying a polarized circuit.  The Irrigation industry has standardized on the black wire to signify a “valve common” and red wire to signify a pilot wire.  

D.	Solid-core: irrigation field wire, multi-conductor, color-coded, direct-burial wire used specifically for irrigation systems. This is to be used as the communication path between the Transmitter and new or existing irrigation controller to transmit 24 VAC signals to remote-control valves.

1.3	SUBMITTALS
A.	Product data.  Unless otherwise indicated, submit the following for each type of product provided under this Section:
A.	Recycled Content:
a.	Indicate recycled content; indicate percentage of pre-consumer and post-consumer recycled content per unit of product.
b.	Indicate relative dollar value of recycled content product to total dollar value of product included in project, 
c.	If recycled content product is part of an assembly, indicate the percentage of recycled content product in the assembly by weight.
d.	If recycled content of product is part of an assembly, indicate relative dollar value of recycled content product to total dollar value of assembly. 
B.	Local Regional Materials
a.	Sourcing location(s) Indicate location of manufacturing facility; indicate distance between manufacturing facility and the project site.
c.	Product Value:  Indicate dollar value of product containing local/regional materials; include materials cost only.  
d.	Product Component(s) Value:  Where product components are sourced or manufactured in separate locations, provide location information for each component.  Indicate the percentage by weight of each component per unit of product.

3.	Water Efficiency 
a.	Water efficiency is maintained as the existing or a new irrigation controller is used in conjunction with this product utilizing all of the available features and functions of the irrigation controller. 

1.4	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Water flow and consumption rates:
A.	Water Budget: This product is subordinate to a new or existing irrigation controller’s commands specific to watering schedules.  Therefore, it has no direct impact of water flow or consumption rates.
B.	Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced irrigation installer with a minimum of 3-year’s field experience installing irrigation controllers and accessories.  Some states and local jurisdictions may require Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC) or licensed Landscape Contractor. 
C.	Pre-Installation Meeting:
1.	The installation of this project shall be part of a larger pre-installation meeting specific to the installation or repair of an irrigation system. 
2.	Review site conditions specific to the location of a new or existing irrigation controller in comparison of the proposed Receiver’s location to confirm the manufacturer’s recommended range is not exceeded.  
D.	Post-Installation Audit – Conduct and confirm operation of any valves associated with this wireless accessory to confirm proper installation and operation. 
E.	Operation and Maintenance Manual Submittals:
1.	Instructions indicating procedures for routine operation and maintenance of the irrigation system, including controllers and accessories. 
a.	During the first year and subsequent maintenance practices following completion of turn-over to a qualified maintenance contractor. 

1.5	MAINTENANCE
A.	Provide regular maintenance for a minimum of one year from the date of acceptance or date of when a maintenance contract begins.  
1.	Periodically monitor remaining battery life and signal strength to confirm product is operating within stated performance.  
2.	Replace both 9-volt batteries on an as-needed basis typically during spring start-up. 

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

1.	ACCESSORIES
A.	 CONTROLLER ACCESSORIES 
1.	Controller accessory does not require any programming.  It is subordinate to any new or existing multi-wire irrigation controller programming features and functions.
2.	The Transmitter receives 24-VAC power from adjacent irrigation controller’s auxiliary power output or from an external step-down transformer if one doesn’t exist. The Receiver is powered from two (qty), 9-volt lithium batteries.
3.	The product has a range between the Transmitter and Receiver of not less than 200 yards, however some site conditions may reduce range dependent on site features and location of the irrigation controller to the Receiver. 
4.	Both devices have power “On/Off” switches independent of the irrigation controller.
5.	The Transmitter has a power “On” indicator with an illuminated LED while the Receiver will flash all of the station as well as the Transmit / Receiver LED during initial startup.
6.	The Transmitter and Receiver provides visual feedback of when a station is operating with an illuminated LED. 
7.	The Transmitter has two, (2) sets of five (5) LED’s indicating remaining battery health and signal strength.  Both sets of LED’s are continuously illuminated indicating both functions.  As battery life diminishes, the number of illuminated LED’s will indicate remaining battery life until one LED color changes from green to red indicating battery replacement is necessary.  The recommended minimum number of illuminated LED’s specific to signal strength is two (2).
8.	The Transmitter provides continuous visual feedback of remaining battery life and signal strength.
9.	The Receiver has a built-in “fail-safe” feature to automatically close any valves operating during loss of AC power to the controller or controller accessory.
10.	The Transmitter is capable of managing up to four remote-control valves simultaneously if the irrigation controller has the programming capability.
11.	Both devices also indicate continuous acknowledgement of two-way communication via a single illuminated, Transmit / Receive multi-colored LED.
12.	The products are molded from virgin ABS plastic with less than 10% recycled regrind. 
13.	The PCB and components are all new and do not represent any recycled materials.
14.	The Transmitter has a hinged door secured with a key lock.  The key lock is the irrigation industry standard model.  The case design has an overlapping door design to be water resistant. 
15.	The Receiver device is IP68 rated.
16.	Both devices have FCC Compliance approval 
17.	Both devices are “pre-paired” with a specific frequency prior to being shipped.  If one of the two devices is damaged and requires replacement, the manufacturer can send a replacement device that has the same frequency, so no radio pairing is required in the field.
18.	Paired frequencies are unique to each set of Transmitter/Receiver devices.  If one or more is used on a site or if there is another device on an adjacent site, interference between frequencies won’t occur.    
19.	The Receiver device contains a separate and detachable battery cassette resulting in easy battery removal and replacement separate from the Receiver case.  
20.	The Receiver battery compartment is protected from water intrusions by a perimeter gasket.  
21.	The Receiver device has five (qty), 18” long, colored wire leads to be connected to electronic actuated irrigation remote-control valves. The color coding denotes the difference between “valve common” and pilot wires specific to DC latching solenoids. 
22.	The Transmitter and Receiver include fasteners, two, 9-volt batteries and field wire connectors as part of the carton contents. 
23.	The product carries a manufacturer’s warranty as noted in their sales literature and user manual.  
24.	The product has three, battery consumptive power saving modes listed as follows:
a.	Startup Mode: This represents a 35-minute time frame after the Receiver is power cycled “On”.  In this mode, the frequency of communication between the Receiver and Transmitter is less than 5 seconds.
b.	Operating Mode: This occurs immediately following a remote-control valve “On” actuation of a station run time not to exceed 35 minutes.  In this mode, the frequency of communication between the Receiver and Transmitter is less than 10 seconds.
c.	Power Saving Mode: This mode is outside both the Startup and Operating Modes.  In this mode, the frequency of communication between the Receiver and Transmitter varies in order to conserve battery life. 
25.	The product’s current demand is 150mA or 0.15 amps RMS @ 24 VAC.  
26.	The product is patent pending for several different inventions.
27.	The products are manufactured in the American Forks, Utah, USA by Thrive Smart Systems Inc.  

PART 3 – EXECUTION 

3.1 PREPARATION 
A.	The Transmitter device is to be installed on a vertical surface in close proximity to a new or existing irrigation device.  It is to be installed vertical and level with fasteners and plastic inserts supplied with the product. 
1.	The installer is to provide seven-conductor, color-coded wire and flexible PVC conduit or a pair of wire restraints to secure the wire path at the irrigation controller and Transmitter.  Two of the conductors are to be connected the irrigation controller’s auxiliary 24-VAC power supply.  If the irrigation controller does have an auxiliary power output, then a sealed external transformer can be ordered from Thrive Smart Systems and installed separately. A separate ½” knockout is available for this installation.  
2.	The maximum distance between a Transmitter and an existing or new irrigation controller should not exceed one hundred feet (100’).
3.	The remaining color-coded conductors are to be connected between the irrigation controller’s station outputs and the Transmitter’s station inputs including a wire connection between both product’s “valve-common” terminals.  
B.	The Receiver is to be secured to the underside of a valve box lid with a pair of fasteners, washers and nuts included in the product carton.
1.	The Receiver is to be located in close proximity to an existing remote-control valve(s) or new remote-control valves to be managed. The maximum distance between a Receiver and new or existing remote-control valves should not exceed one hundred feet (100’).
2.	For best results, mount the Receiver on the center of the valve box lid.
3.	The AC solenoids on the remote-control valves are to be replaced with compatible DC latching solenoids of the same manufacturer of the valve(s).  This may require the mainline to be de-pressurized until this task can be completed. 
4.	The Receiver’s field wire leads are to be connected to up to four new or existing remote-control valves.  The black, common wire is to be interconnected to all existing or new DC latching remote-control valves.  Waterproof wire connectors are included in the shipping carton for each field wire.
5.	If one or more Receiver wire lead is not used, these are to be terminated with a provided wire connector to avoid corrosion of the wire ends and potentially premature failure of the device. 
6.	Install the included 9-volt batteries into the battery cassette of the Receiver enclosure.  Secure the battery cassette with two (qty), integral fasteners to make a water-tight seal. 
7.	If AC power is lost during scheduled or manual irrigation, the Receiver has a built-in, “fail-safe” software to close any open valves.  
8.	Once the Transmitter and Receiver are installed, press the “Power” buttons to initialize each device.  Operate the corresponding station manually from the controller connected to the Transmitter to confirm consistent operation.  Program these stations as they might be grouped with other stations of similar landscape attributes.
1.	Periodically verify signal strength and remaining battery life as part of this initial setup and throughout the irrigation season.  Various LED “states” are identified on a Quick Reference Guide located in the inner door of the Transmitter in both English and Spanish.  QR codes are also available on the Thrive Smart System website with short YouTube videos of troubleshooting field issues. 
2.	The 9-volt lithium batteries are to be replaced during spring startup and may typically last 1-2 seasons depending on use.  Replace both batteries at the same time.  The Receiver is also compatible with Alkaline 9-volt batteries. 

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