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DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS - SUBMERSIBLE PUMP STATION INDEX

Paragraph Number 2-10-1 2-10-2 2-10-3 2-10-4 2-10-5 2-10-6 2-10-7 2-10-8 2-10-9 2-10-10 2-10-11 2-10-12 2-10-13 2-10-14 2-10-15 2-10-16 2-10-17 2-10-18 General Pump Capacity Pump Design Construction Mounting Access covers Wet Well Pump Control Panel Remote Telemetry System Panel Liquid Level Controls Piping and Valves Hose Bibb with Backflow preventer Manufacturer's Representative Field Test Spare Parts Manuals Guarantee Submittals

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DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS - SUBMERSIBLE PUMP STATION 2-10-1 GENERAL The Contractor shall furnish and install submersible wastewater pumping stations consisting of submersible pumps, controls, hatch covers, fast-out assemblies, guide rails, liquid level controls, panel, electrical connections, meter base, concrete wet well, concrete valve box, driveway access, landscaping and all necessary appurtenances, as shown on, or intended by the drawings and specified herein, complete and ready for operation. 2-10-2 PUMP CAPACITY Pumps shall be as specified by the drawings or an approved equal. The product named is to establish a standard of quality, system operating characteristics, and dimensional constraints. Pumps by other manufacturers may be submitted to the Engineer for approval provided they are of the same or better standard of quality, produce the same system operating characteristics, and do not significantly alter the dimensional constraints. Any additional engineering costs resulting from the use of a pump by another manufacturer shall be paid by the Contractor. 2-10-3 PUMP DESIGN Each pump shall be designed with a close-coupled electric motor which permits continuous operation with the pump totally submerged or with the motor completely removed from the pumped media. 2-10-4 CONSTRUCTION All major parts, such as the pump casing, seal housing, motor housing, motor and cap, sliding bracket, and impeller, shall be of gray iron and shall be painted with a red primer and finished with an epoxy acrylic paint. All nuts, bolts, and miscellaneous hardware in contact with pumped material and inside wet well shall be stainless steel (Type 316), unless otherwise indicated on plans. Each pump shall be provided with a mechanical rotating shaft seal in an oil reservoir. The seals shall require neither maintenance nor adjustment, but shall be easily inspected and replaceable. The impeller shall be capable of handling solids, fibrous material, heavy sludge and other matter found in normal sewage applications. The impeller shall be statically and dynamically balanced. The electric motor shall be NEMA Design B with Class F insulation, and designed for continuous duty. The cable entry seal design shall be such to insure a watertight

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and submersible installation. Pump motor cable installed shall be suitable for submersible pump applications and this shall be indicated by a code or legend permanently embossed on the cable. Cable sizing shall conform to NEC sdp-specifications for pump motors and shall be sized to allow motor voltage conversion without replacing the cable. Each motor shall incorporate an ambient temperature compensated overheated sensing device and a moisture sensing device wired in series. The protective devices shall be wired into the pump controls in such a way that if either device operates, the pump will shut down. 2-10-5 MOUNTING The manufacturer shall provide cast iron fast-out fixtures to allow the pump to be installed or removed without requiring personnel to enter the wet well. The fixtures shall consist of a discharge elbow permanently mounted to the floor of the wet well, a sliding guide bracket which shall be an integral part of the pump unit, two stainless steel slide rails which will guide the pump into position, and stainless steel lifting cable, as shown on the plans. 2-10-6 ACCESS COVERS (a) Wet Well The Contractor shall furnish and install aluminum access doors of the size and type shown on the Drawings. Door leaf shall be 1/4-inch aluminum diamond pattern plate reinforced to withstand a live load of 300 pounds per square foot. Access covers shall be hinged and hasp-equipped, including stainless steel guide rail bracket and holders for lifting cable and motor cable. Access cover shall be provided with stainless steel hardware. (b) Valve Box The Contractor shall furnish and install aluminum access doors of the size and type shown on the Drawings. Door leaf shall be 1/4-inch aluminum diamond pattern plate to withstand a live load of 300 pounds per square foot. Access covers shall be hinged and hasp-equipped.

2-10-7 WET WELL (a) Concrete Wet Well

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Cylindrical concrete wet well (minimum 6'-O" diameter) shall be constructed of precast reinforced concrete sections which conform to the requirements of ASTM Designation C 478-78a. Portland cement shall be Type 11. A minimum of 2-inches protective covering shall be maintained over the circumferential reinforcement in the wall face closest to the wet well interior. Minimum wall thickness shall be as noted on the Drawings. No lifting holes through the wet well structure will be permitted. All grout used for sealing around pipe openings shall be of a type acceptable to the Engineer and designed for use in water. All openings and joints shall be sealed watertight. Interior and exterior surfaces of the wet well shall be coated as shown by the Drawings. Fillets within wet well shall be constructed with a minimum of 3000 psi concrete. (b) Excavation and Backfill Excavation shall be in accordance with the "Earthwork" section of these specifications. Backfilling around the wet well structure will not be allowed until the concrete base has hardened sufficiently to provide rigid support for both wet well and backfill, or if precast wet well sections are used, the base section has been stabilized from any horizontal or vertical movement, the work has been observed by the Engineer, and the Engineer indicates that backfilling may proceed. Backfill material shall be noncohesive, non-plastic material free of all debris, lumps, and clods. Backfill material placed within one foot of the wet well structure shall not contain any stones or rocks larger than 2-inches in diameter. No stones or rocks larger than 6-inches in diameter will be permitted in any backfill. Selected backfill material shall be placed in 18-inch layers evenly around the structure and shall be compacted to a density of not less than 100 percent of the maximum density as determined by AASHTO T-99. 2-10-8 PUMP CONTROL PANEL (a) General All electrical equipment and materials supplied by the Contractor shall be coordinated to function according to the design indicated on the Drawings. All materials and equipment shall be new and a standard product of the manufacturer. Where two or more units of the same class of equipment are required, these units shall be products of a single manufacturer. Equipment or materials found to be defective or damaged shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner.

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Electrical work shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the National Electric Code and with all applicable local codes, regulations, and ordinances in effect at the place of the work. (b) Scope and Panel Operation The control logic shall operate two electrical submersible pumps at the power characteristics as specified. The control logic shall provide for the operation of the lead pump under normal conditions. If the incoming flow exceeds the pumping capacity of the lead pump, the lag pump will automatically start to handle the increased flow. As the liquid level decreases, the pumps will shut off at the elevations shown on the plans. In the event of a malfunc+,-ion or a flow that exceeds the capacity of the pumus, a high level light and audible alarm will be excited to indicate alarm cond-it.ions. A manual silencer shall lock out the audible alarm, however, the ala-m lignt shall release only with the correction of the high level condition. Pumps shall alternate as lead and lag pumps on a continuous basis. (c) Construction and Materials The control panel shall be NEMA 3R of Type 304 stainless steel construction, with dead front aluminum inner door, stainless steel hardware throughout, and mounted on concrete posts as shown on the drawings. The junction box shall be heavy duty plastic (English Electric type APO weathertight or approved equal). (d) Panel Exterior Mounted on the exterior enclosure shall be an alarm light, a high water level audible alarm with silencer bottom and a standby generator receptacle compatible with the utility company's standby power supply. All exterior mounted accessories shall be constructed of corrosion proof materials such as stainless steel or aluminum. The control panel housing shall have a die cast zinc handle with brushed chrome finish and heavy duty key locking mechanism. Control wiring from the wet well shall enter the panel in a manner to prevent the possible entry of gases from the wet well and in accordance with NEC Article 501 for Class I, Division I locations.

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(e) Panel Inner Door An inner aluminum door mounted on a continuous hinge shall be furnished for protection against exposed wiring and shall have cutouts for access to the circuit breakers and pump resets. Mounted on the inner door will be pump run lights, level indication lights, hand-off-auto switches, elapsed time meters, main circuit breaker, a fifteen (15) ampere ground fault duplex receptacle, motor resets, seal failure/over temperature lights, emergency circuit breaker with transfer interlock, control circuit breaker, duplex receptacle breaker, motor circuit breakers, lightning arrestor, and surge arrestor. A permanently affixed 11" x 17" (minimum), laminated panel wiring schematic and pump data sheet shall be installed on the interior of the enclosure door. (f) Control Circuits In order to ensure maximum personnel safety, all wet well level The control circuit breakers sensor circuits shall be run at 24 volts AC shall be run at 115 volts. (g) Panel Components The following power, control and alarm components shall be provided: (1) Circuit Breakers All circuit breakers shall be heavy duty ER molded case breakers as manufactured by Square D or equal. The main circuit breaker shall be provided with provisions for locking in an "on" or "off" position. (2) Auxiliary Power Connection A receptacle for the connection of a standby generator and a manual transfer switch to select either main or standby power shall be provided. Plugs and receptacles shall be as approved by the Engineer. (3) Duplex Service Receptacle A duplex service receptacle supplying 15 amps at 115 volts shall be provided on the panel door. The duplex receptacle shall be provided with ground fault protection. (4) Lightning Arrestor and Surge Capaciter

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A lightning arrestor and surge capaciter shall be installed and wired to protect motors and control equipment from lightning induced line surges and transient voltage surges. (5) Elapsed Time Meters Elapsed time meters shall be 115 volt non-reset types and shall indicate pump running time in hours and tenths of hours to 99999.9 hours. (6) Motor Starters The panel shall contain two NEMA (FVNR) starters. The motor starters shall be across the line magnetic starters with individual overload protection on each power leg with motor resets installed through the dead front door. Acceptable manufacturers are Allen-Bradley, Square D, and Cutler Hammer or equal. (7) Phase Monitor (For 3-Phase Motors Only) A 3-phase monitor shall be installed and wired to disconnect control power from the motor starters in the event of loss of power, phase reversal, loss of any phase or phase balance, or low voltage. The phase monitor shall automatically reset upon removal of any and all of the preceding conditions. (8) Pump Run Lights A 115 volt pump run light shall be connected in parallel with each motor starter and indicate when a particular pump is running. (9) Control System The control system shall be mounted on a hidden wired panel as required. The control system shall consist of: 24 volt transformer; plug-in relays; plug-in solid state automatic alternator with test switch; plug-in three phase monitor (for 3-phase motors only); and terminal strip for the installation of four level regulators. All control wiring shall be color coded (minimum of 18 colors), numbered at each termination, size 18, rated for 300 volts, 800C stranded tinned copper, PVC insulated, and shall be installed in wiring duct with cover. (10) Audible Alarm The audible alarm shall consist of a weatherproof high intensity electronic horn mounted on the side of the enclosure. The audible alarm shall be equipped with a control panel mounted push-button silencer. The alarm circuit will automatically reset when the high liquid level condition is corrected.

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(11) Liquid Level Indication Lights A 115 volt level indication light shall be connected in parallel with each liquid level control sensor and indicate when a particular liquid level sensor is activated. (12) Red Alarm Light with Flasher The alarm light shall consist of a weatherproof light with lexan globe. Alarm conditions are indicated by a flashing lamp. The alarm circuit will automatically reset when the high liquid level condition is corrected. (13) Moisture and Temperature Sensors One moisture and temperature sensing relay with associated red indicator light for each pump shall be mounted in the dead front panel. These sensors shall detect moisture in the casing of the submersible pump and excessive heat within the pump motor. If either condition is noted, then the indication light shall light, the pump disconnect and the alarm sound. (14) Terminal Strip Terminal strip for pumps shall be of the lug type, rated for 600 volts. Amperage rating shall match the largest pump in the station and will accommodate the control circuit amperage. 2-10-9 REMOTE TELEMETRY SYSTEM PANEL (a) General All equipment and materials supplied by the Contractor shall be coordinated to function a two way polling telemetry system consisting or a Remote Terminal, Unit (RTU) with radio modem as manufactured by Data Flow Systems, Inc., of Melbourne, Florida or equal according to the following specifications. The RTU shall be of a modular type construction to allow the selection of desired plug-in function modules to accommodate station requirements. The function modules shall be designed so they do not have any adjustments, switches or straps - self configuring. The RTU address coding shall be capable of field assignment and implementation. The RTU shal I be a microprocessor controlled data collection and dissemination subsystem communicating via radio with the existing Central Terminal Unit (CTU), as manufactured by Data Flow Systems, Inc., of Melborne, Florida. (b) Scope and Panel Operation

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The RTU shall include radio transceiver, power supply/battery charger, radio interface module and digital monitoring module package in a NEMA 4X 304 stainless steel 12" x 16" x 6" enclosure, a high gain yagi type directional antenna and hot dipped galvanized steel mast and one spare module position. The monitor points will be as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Pump 1 running Pump 2 running High level alarm Low level alarm RTU power alarm Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare

(c) Panel Components The following telemetry components shall be provided: Radio 'Interface Module The Radio Interface Module (RIM) shall be a microprocessor controlled module designed to interface with up to 15 I/0 modules, of any combination, in rddio telemetry configurations. Specifications: Circuit Protection Power Consumption Radio Interface Port Service Port Supply Voltage LED Indicators Transorb 1.25 W TTL - Manchester Coded RS-232 (ASCII) 8 to 13 VDC Tx Data, Rx Data and CPU Failure

PCDProtective conformal coating, or board voltage regulator, on board communications software, no adjustments, switches or

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straps-self configuring and keyed for protection. Interlock Module cannot be removed with power applied.

Digital Monitor Module The Digital Monitor Module (DMM) shall be a microprocessor controlled multi-input module designed to monitor from 1 to 12 digital inputs. Specifications: Inputs 12 opti-isolated input points

Input Voltage 10 to 30 Volts AC/DC 30 to 300 Volts AC/DC with input voltage reducers Input Protection Input Impedance LED Indicators Data and CPU failure Power Consumption Supply Voltage M.O.V., Transorb and opti-isolation 6k Ohms Status of all inputs, Tx Data, Rx 1.25 W 8 to 13 VDC

PCBProtective conformal coating, on board communication and functional software, on board voltage regulator, no adjustments, switches or straps self configuring and keyed for protection InterlockModule cannot be removed with power applied Power Supply/Battery Charger The power supply/battery charger shall be a 25 watt switching power supply with 120 VAC input and 12 VDC regulated output which will act as an Uninterruptable Power Source (UPS) and battery charger. Specifications: Input Voltage Range 90-125 VAC

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100-350 VDC Input Frequency Output Voltage Output Current Output Adjustment Range 44-440 VHz 12 VDC 2.5 A Line -- 0.1% 0 Load -- Full Load 2% 20% Load -- Full Load 0.5% 15 VDC Internally limited

Overvoltage Protection

Short Circuit Current limited for overload and Protectionshort circut protection. Normal operation returns upon removal of overload (d)Antenna The antenna shall be 12 element directional yagi 406 - 512 MHz (Maxrad May - 45012 N or equal) capable of being used for remote control stations, switching links and point to point service. Elements and booms shall be heavy wall seamless hard drawn bright finish aluminum tubing with stainless steel fasteners and hardware. Specifications: Boom Length 12 Elements Boom Forward Gain Front to Back Ratio 1.5:1 VSWR Bandwidth (1.2:1 VSWR Typical) Connector 72 - inches 1.88 12.25 dB 25 dB 20 MHz N 50 OHMS 300 Watts

Impedance Power Capacity

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Windload Wind Survival (e) License

1.1 Sq. Ft. 125 MPH

The Contractor shall instruct Data Flow Systems, Inc. to apply for modification of current license on behalf of the City of Pinellas Park. 2-10-10 LIQUID LEVEL CONTROLS Liquid level sensors with electrical cables (of the proper lengths) shall be provided to control the pumps based upon the control level elevations as shown on the drawings. The liquid level sensors shall be hollow and hermetically sealed, rigidly molded in abrasion and corrosion resistant polypropylene which contains a hermetically sealed SPOT mercury switch, cushioned and mounted along the redin axis at about a 650 inclination. A three (3) conductor oval cable, heavily sheathed in PVC for resistance to immersion, corrosion and abrasion, to convey electrical signals and to provide for the unit, shall be assembled into the small end of the sensor. The liquid level sensors shall contain an eccentric metal weight. When not immersed in liquid, the weight shall cause the sensor body to hang straight down from the cable, providing one (1) stable position for both body and circuit. As liquid immerses the body, the free end shall rise as the weighted end holds the cable taut, retaining a vertical position. This ensures the proper switch position for repeatable circuit at the given inclination. 2-10-11 PIPING AND VALVES Ductile Iron pipe and fittings shall be as specified in the SEWER section of these specifications. 2-10-12 HOSE BIBB WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER Hose bibb shall be 3/4-inch cast bronze sediment faucet with wheel handle, stem and seat seals of Buna-N or TFE rubber, and shall be fitted with a backflow preventer. Hose bibb shall be Mueller Company No. H-8260, Chicago, Faucet Company No. 998, or an Engineer approved equal. Backflow preventer shall be equal to Watts Regulatory Company No. 9D Hose Connection Vacuum Breaker. Vacuum breaker shall be non-removable, a brass body, stainless steel work 4 ing parts, and a tough silicone rubber diaphragm and disc. An atmospheric venting feature shall allow water to spill to atmosphere should the supply pressure become negative.

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2-10-13 MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE The services of a factory trained, qualified representative shall be provided to inspect the completed installation, make all adjustments necessary to place the system in trouble-free operation, and instruct the operating .uersonnel in the proper care dnd operation of the equipment, Drior to the final acceptance or- the station. 2-10-14 FIELD TEST When the pumping facility is complete and ready for operation, then the station shall be inspected and tested for compliance to the contracd tract documents. Test of the equipment shall be made by the Contractor in the presence of the Engineer, the Electrical Subcontractor (if used), all equipment manufacturer's representatives, and the Owner's representative. The equipment tests shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Pumps and Motors Pumps shall be run and a determination made of the pumping capacity. Performance of the pumps shall meet the specified criteria when field tested. Contractor shall have suitable pressure gauges installed on each pump discharge for use during testing. Once satisfactory performance of pumps has been demonstrated, Contractor shall remove pressure gauges and install removable plugs. (b) Electrical Recorded readings shall be made of voltage and amperage on all electrical components at start and operating conditions. Such readings shall be recorded on a form provided by the manufacturer and the results shall meet the manufacturer's prescribed limits. If a tested item fails to meet its requirements, then it shall be replaced. Results of the tests shall be given to the Engineer with the serial number of the accessory tested. (c) Controls Controls shall be tested to determine satisfactory performance for starting and stopping at the proper liquid levels, pump sequence and alarm actuation. (d) Radio Telemetry System shall be operated to confirm transceiving/receiving of radio signal and that all components are in working order. (e) Equipment

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Equipment shall be operated to determine if the alignment is visually correct, that there is no overload or overheating or objectionable vibration and that all the operating features are in working order. Submersible pumps shall be raised completely and reset to assure proper seating and operation. (f) Inspection A thorough inspection of all mechanical and electrical equipment and controls, piping, valves, fi-Lt'inqs, brackets, mountings, seals, conduit, painting, sleeves, components, dnd features shall be made while the station is being tested to determine performance and compliance with design requirements and specifications. A thorough inspection of all site restoration and finishing including but not limited to landscaping and vehicle access will be made to determine compliance with standard City design requirements.

(g) Structure The station shall be inspected for performance, structural soundness, and water tightness. (h) Repairs, Adjustments and Replacements The Contractor shall make any and all necessary repairs, adjustments, and replacements until performance has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The Contractor shall bear the cost of any repair, adjustment, or replacement. 2-10-15 SPARE PARTS Spare parts for routine maintenance and repdir for a period of one year as recommended by the equipment manufacturer shall be provided by the Contractor. 2-10-16 MANUALS Five copies of all operating, maintenance and repair manuals for all major equipment and items shall be submitted to the Owner. The Contractor may be required to submit sealed record drawings if the determination is made by the Engineer that sufficient construction changes warrant. 2-10-17 GUARANTEE

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All equipment shall be guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a minimum period of one year from the date of Owner's final inspection and acceptance to the effect that any defective equipment shall be repaired or replaced without cost or obligation to the Owner. 2-10-18 SUBMITTALS The Contractor shall provide shop drawings as outline in the "Detailed Specifications General" section of these specifications prepared by the manufacturer and submitted to the Engineer for review prior to the manufacture of the equipment. The shop drawings shall include outline dimensions and external connection diagrams; a list of components; certified typical curves showing complete pump performance from shutoff to at least 15 percent below rated head conditions, brake horsepower and NPSH required; control pdnel oneline wiring diagram and sqecifications; and a copy of the manufacturer's warranty. Shop drawings shall be submitted for wet well, access covers, pumps, valves, control panel and ratio telementry panel.

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