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[DIVISION 2: SITEWORK]{.underline}

SECTION 02802 ‑ WATER TROUGHS

USE: Furnishing and installing water troughs.

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**SECTION 02802**

**WATER TROUGHS**

**[PART 1: GENERAL]{.underline}**

.1 ab**1SUMMARY**

A. ab**Section Includes: \[Furnishing\] \[and\] \[Installing with
Government-furnished property\] \[Installing with Contractor-furnished
property and Government-furnished property\] water troughs, including
the piping from the water supply outlet.**

.2 ab**1SUBMITTALS**

A. ab**General: Submittals shall be according to \[Section 01009 -
General Information and Requirements.\] \[Section 01330 - Submittal
Procedures.\] \[and\] \[Section 01331 -Certificates.\]**

B. ab**Manufacturer\'s Literature: Submit three copies of the
manufacturer\'s descriptive data for the water troughs and valves to be
used on this project.**

C. ab**Shop Drawings: Submit three copies of shop drawings for the water
troughs \[A bill of materials shall be furnished with the shop
drawings.\] Drawings shall be \[same\] \[larger\] scale as the full-size
Contract Drawings.**

D. ab**Certificates of Conformance: Submit three copies of written
certification from the supplier of the Contractor-furnished water
troughs and valves to be used on this project that they conform to the
requirements of this specification section.**

.3 ab**1QUALITY ASSURANCE**

A. ab**Failure Criteria: Not limited to the following:**

1\. ab**Damage to the coating.**

2\. ab**Evidence of leakage.**

3\. ab**Malfunctioning valves.**

4\. ab**Blockage of piping.**

5\. ab**Contamination of water rendering it nonpotable.**

**[PART 2: PRODUCTS]{.underline}**

.1 ab**2GOVERNMENT‑FURNISHED MATERIALS**

A. ab**Requirements: \[See Section 01019 - Government-Furnished
Property.\]**

.2 ab**2CONTRACTOR‑FURNISHED MATERIALS**

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**SELECT APPLICABLE GAUGE OF STEEL AND ASTM REFERENCE.**

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A. ab**Water Trough: Shall conform to the dimensions shown on the
drawing unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.
The tank shall be fabricated from \[steel\] \[concrete\]
\[polyethylene\] or \[fiberglass\]. fabricated for use as a water trough
unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.**

1\. ab**Steel Troughs: \[14-gauge\] \[20-gauge\] \[sheet\]
\[corrugated\] galvanized steel plate. Steel sheets: ASTM A 6. Troughs
that are specified as hot‑dip galvanized shall be fabricated from
galvanized steel meeting the requirements of \[ASTM A 123 ‑ for sheets
thicker than 1/8-inch thick.\] \[ASTM A 525 for sheets thinner than
1/8-inch thick.\] Troughs shall have a rolled or tent rim or a \[1-inch
x 1-inch x 1/8-inch\] galvanized steel angle iron rim fastened to the
trough at maximum twelve inch intervals with 5/16 inch bolts or
rivets.**

2\. ab**Concrete Troughs: ACI 211.1: minimum 4000-psi reinforced
concrete. Submit the design to the Contracting Officer for approval.**

3\. ab**Fiberglass Troughs: ASTM D 3299 or ASTM D 4097; with a minimum
\[1/4-inch\] wall thickness. Submit the design to the Contracting
Officer for approval.**

4\. ab**Polyethylene Troughs: ASTM D 1248 for Type III (high‑density),
Class C, Grade E10 with a minimum \[1/4-inch\] wall thickness, (minimum
yield strength in tension of 3200 psi) polyethylene. Submit the design
to the Contracting Officer for approval.**

B. ab**Piping: \[Shall comply with and be compatible piping used in the
pipeline and specified in Section 02514 - Site Water Distribution.\]
\[Shall be as shown on the drawings.\]**

C. ab**Float Valve: Mil. Spec. A-A-50541 and be 3/4-inch nominal size,
\[angle\] \[globe\] pattern. Valve shall have a thumb screw for
adjusting cut‑off, a minimum 10-inch brass rod and 5-inch chain with
copper float.**

D. ab**Treated Posts or Lumber: \[Section 06311 - Preservative-Treated
Lumber.\] \[and\] \[Section 06312 - Preservative-Treated Poles and
Posts.\]**

E. ab**Untreated Posts: Shall be juniper, honey locust, or Osage
orange.**

F. ab**Concrete Pad: Section 03306 ‑ Minor Concrete.**

G. ab**Corrugated Metal Pipe or Concrete Pipe: Section 02640 ‑ Culverts.
**

H. abShop Painting:

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ONLY NON-GALVANIZED STEEL TROUGHS ARE REQUIRED TO BE PAINTED. IF ANOTHER
MATERIAL MUST BE PAINTED, A DIFFERENT PARAGRAPH SHOULD BE WRITTEN.

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1\. After sand blasting, paint shall be applied on the inside of the
tank before oxidation occurs. Maximum time between sand blasting and
painting shall be 24 hours. Surface preparation and painting the inside
of tank shall conform to NSF 61 and SSPC Manual, Good Painting
Practices, Volume 1, Chapter 14. \[Use formula 151, with white or blue
finish coat. Use contrasting color for each coat.\]\[Use commercially
available polyamide epoxy system.\]

2\. Surface preparation and painting of the outside of tank shall be in
conformance with SSPC Manual, Good Painting Practices, Chapter 14,
Volume 1, or SSPC SP 6. Use zinc‑rich primer with an alkyd or acrylic
top‑coat. The system shall have a minimum dryfilm thickness of
\[7 mils.\] \[The color of the top‑coat shall be \[earth‑tone\] as
approved by the Contracting Officer.\] \[The exterior painting system
shall be approved by the Contracting Officer.\]

I. abFloat Box: A remote float‑box in a wet well shall be constructed as
shown on the drawings.

J. abBirdwalk: Shall be as shown on the drawings. Shall be painted
according to the paragraph above for interim painting.

K. abFasteners: Bolts, washers, nuts, rivets, and pins shall be
cadmium‑plated or galvanized.

[PART 3: EXECUTION]{.underline}

.1 ab3PREPARATION

A. abSite Grading: \[The site shall be cleared and graded according to
the drawings.\] \[and\] \[Section 02231 ‑ Clearing and Grubbing.\]
\[and\] \[Section 02310 ‑ Grading.\] \[An area approximately 20 feet in
diameter shall be cleared of brush and large (over 12 inches) rocks, and
shaped to within \[5\]% of level grade.\]

.2 ab3INSTALLATION

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SELECT APPLICABLE PHRASES. BE SURE THE DRAWINGS FOR PIPING SYSTEMS SHOW
THE CUT‑OFF VALVE FOR THE TROUGH FACILITY AS WELL AS ANY LOCATION
INFORMATION NEEDED. THIS MAY BE STAKED IN THE FIELD AND SO INDICATED.

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A. abSupply Piping: Install piping from the water supply line according
to \[the drawings.\] \[Section 02321 ‑ Trenching.\] \[Section 02514 ‑
Site Water Distribution.\]

B. abBedding: Install bedding gravel for the water trough according to
the drawings. Bedding shall be level and compacted sufficiently so as
not to rut when driven over by loaded 3/4-ton trucks.

C. abWater Trough: \[Install the water trough and associated piping and
valves as shown on the drawing. Operate valves and adjust the float
valve to fill the trough.\]

D. abGuards and Protective Fencing: Install wooden guards or protective
fencing as shown on the drawings.\]

E. abBirdwalks: Install as shown on the drawings or as approved in
writing by the Contracting Officer.

.3 ab3CLEANING

A. abRequirements: The troughs and associated piping and valves shall be
clean and free of dirt, debris or construction residues prior to
acceptance by the Government.

[PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT]{.underline}

.1 ab4METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

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WHEN A \"LUMP SUM\" CONTRACT IS USED, DELETE THE TITLE PART 4:
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT, AND BOTH ARTICLES FROM THIS SECTION.
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT WILL BE ADDRESSED IN PART 4 OF SECTION 01009
-GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS OR SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF
WORK.

WHEN NOT A \"LUMP SUM\" CONTRACT, SELECT APPLICABLE PHRASES; USE THE
\"NO MEASUREMENT\" PHRASE WHEN NONE OF THE PAY ITEMS IN THIS SECTION ARE
INCLUDED IN THE BID SCHEDULE.

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A. abUnits: The work described in this section will \[not be measured
for payment.\] \[be measured and paid for\] \[on a lump basis.\] \[per
unit.\]

.2 ab4BASIS OF PAYMENT

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WHEN NOT A \"LUMP SUM\" CONTRACT, SELECT APPLICABLE PHRASES; USE THE
\"NO DIRECT PAYMENT\" PHRASE WHEN NONE OF THE PAY ITEMS IN THIS SECTION
ARE INCLUDED IN THE BID SCHEDULE.

WHEN NOT A \"LUMP SUM\" CONTRACT AND PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE UNDER THIS
SECTION, SELECT APPLICABLE PAY ITEMS. DO NOT CHANGE PAY ITEM NUMBER.
WHEN MORE THAN ONE DIAMETER OR GAUGE IS SPECIFIED FOR ANY PAY ITEM,
LETTER SUFFIXES WILL BE ADDED AFTER THE PARENTHESIS OF THE ITEM NUMBER.
WHEN GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY IS SPECIFIED FOR PAY ITEMS, THE
LETTER SUFFIX GF WILL BE ADDED AFTER THE PARENTHESIS OF THE ITEM NUMBER.

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A. abPayment: \[No direct payment will be made for the work described
under this section. Consideration for this item shall be included in the
bid price for other scheduled items of the Contract.\] \[Prices and
payment will be full compensation for the work described in this
section. Payment will be made under:\]

[Pay Item]{.underline} [Pay Unit]{.underline}

02802(01) Single Water Trough with Guard Fencing, Lump Sum

02802(02) Single Water Trough with Guard Fencing, Each

02802(10) Double Water Trough with Guard Fencing, Lump Sum

02802(11) Double Water Trough with Guard Fencing, Each

02802(20) Single Water Trough w/o Guard Fencing, Lump Sum

02802(21) Single Water Trough w/o Guard Fencing, Each

02802(30) Double Water Trough w/o Guard Fencing, Lump Sum

02802(31) Double Water Trough w/o Guard Fencing, Each

02802(40) Birdwalks Lump Sum

02802(41) Birdwalks Each

END OF SECTION