Documentation

Documentation. 1. Installation Manual: a. The drip manufacturer must provide for registration, detailed instructions for installation, initiation of service and operation and maintenance to the distributor, installer and Division of On-site Wastewater. Specific instructions shall include but not be limited to: i. Recommendations concerning types of wastewater which cannot be disposed of by the system. ii. Arrangement of plumbing connections. iii. Electrical wiring of components. iv. Installation instructions that specify how to locate the system in well drained areas that also provide protection for vents, pumps, filters and controls from snow, ice, or water vapor accumulations. v. A drawing with each major component numbered, and identified with the same designation on an illustration, photograph, or print. vi. Recommended frequency of maintenance; maintenance instructions; and procedures for removal and disposal of waste. 2. Homeowner’s Manual: a. A Homeowner’s manual shall be provided to the consumer by the drip tubing and advanced treatment unit manufacturers with each Subsurface Drip Irrigation system. The manual shall include: i. Model number. ii. Design and flow diagrams. iii. Limited warranties. iv. Replacement and service policies. v. General installation instructions that specify how to locate the system in well-drained areas that also provide protection for vents, pumps, filters, and controls from snow, ice, or water vapor accumulations. vi. Detailed operation and maintenance requirements (including consumer responsibility, parts, and service). vii. Recommendations concerning types of wastewater which cannot be disposed of by the system. viii. Arrangement of plumbing connections. ix. Electrical wiring of components. 3. Limited Warranty: a. The manufacturer shall provide a 2-year limited warranty, from date of installation, covering all parts and materials. b. Each manufacturer shall furnish the consumer with a limited warranty identifying the replacement policy covering all mechanical and electrical component parts. 4. Initial Service Policy: a. A 2-year initial service policy shall be furnished to the consumer by the manufacturer and shall be included in the original purchase price. This policy shall provide as a minimum: i. The 4 inspection/service calls (at least one every 6 months) over the 2-year period including inspection, adjustment, and servicing of mechanical, electrical, and other applicable component parts to ensure proper function. The first inspection shall be conducted a minimum of 6 months from installation. b. If any improper operation is observed which cannot be corrected at the time of the service call, the consumer and the Department shall be notified immediately in writing of the conditions and the estimated date of correction. 5. Continuing Maintenance Agreement: a. A continuing maintenance agreement, in perpetuity, is required on Subsurface Drip Irrigation Systems. Property owner must submit an Affidavit (Maintenance) and a copy of the current continuing maintenance agreement before system is approved or re-approved as an existing system. 6. Stand-by Parts: a. Standby mechanical and electrical component parts shall be stocked by the local distributor for use when the drip system’s mechanical or electrical components must be removed from the installation site for repairs. 7. Guaranteed Parts: a. The physical, mechanical and electrical component parts shall be guaranteed against any defects in material and workmanship as warranted. The cost of replacing damaged component parts, not due to reasonable wear and tear, is excluded from this provision. 8. Mechanical Parts: a. Mechanical parts shall be protected against damage or impairment of efficiency by flooding or surcharging. b. Mechanical parts shall not require periodic maintenance or adjustment by the consumer other than changing a fuse and similar devices, or visual inspection of the warning light. c. Mechanical parts shall be covered by the manufacturer’s limited warranty. 9. Service: a. Service shall be available within no more than 2 days following a request. 10. Service Label: a. A clearly visible, permanently attached label or plate, giving instructions for obtaining service, shall be placed at the audible signal.