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1. Southern Cross Building Products Construction Injection Moulded PE Poly ethylene Pegs Re otder Part Number Service Temp 10 to 80 Deg C SX Pegs 20 SX Pegs 200 Chemical Resistance Excellent UV Stability Excellent Packaging Bag 20 Box 200 Construction Injection Moulded PE Poly ethylene Saddles Re order Part Number Service Temp 10 to 80 Deg C SXClips 20 SX Clips 200 Chemical Resistance Excellent UV Stability Excellent Packaging Bag 20 Box 200 x Xx System Assembly Za Southern Cross Building Products Fitting a Female Connector m Cut the end of the reticulation pipe clean and square using a sharp blade or shears m Put the clamp on the pipe first Put press the barbed end of the fitting into the pipe m Tigten the hose clamp if required Fitting a Male Connector Cut the end of the reticulation pipe clean and square using a sharp blade or shears Put the clamp on the pipe first Put the dust cap on to the barbed end of the connector Press the barbed end of the male connector in to the pipe Tighten the hose clamp if required Fitting an End Stop Cut the end of the reticulation pipe clean and square using a sharp blade or shears Put the clamp on the pipe first Press the barbed end of the end stop in to the pipe Tighten the hose clamp if required Safety SX reticulation systems are safe to handle and install Chargi2. Southern Cross Building Products Accredited Installer Company Supplies Supervisor A Supervisor is a person who is responsible for all aspects of the installation of the reticulation systems They are responsible for Training of staff including being readily accessible to people working under their supervision Accredited Installer Co Supervision of pipe laying Design of a system length of runs positioning of boxes etc Nominates Establish and monitor systems to ensure correct pump ups Records including treatment certificates Skills Holds Cert 3 in Pest control or above National Competency PRMPMO5 06 18 8 and 10 Supervisor Is familiar with the SX Reticulation Installers manual Familiar with AS 3660 1 2000 Supervises Chemical applicator The chemical applicator is a person responsible for pumping the system This work must be consistent with competencies PRMPM05 PRMPM06 PRMPM18 PRMPM8 and PRMPM10 Holds Certificate 3 in Pest Management or above National Competency 5 6 18 8 and 10 Has been trained in pipe installation by the supervisor Has been trained in chemical application pump ups by the supervisor Pipe Installer The pipe installer prepares a site and lays pipe installs pump up points prior to a pump up Completed pipe installation training Works under supervisors supervision The pipe installer must be either an employee or a contractor where they wo
3. Southern Cross Building Products SX Reticulation System Product Manual Incorporating Installers Guide June 2014 Southern Cross Building Products Pty Ltd ABN 46 124 306 163 438 Tinderbox Rd Tinderbox Tasmania 7050 Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth 5 Mayvic Rd 5 Gasoline Way 35 River Rd 2 Wilford Ave 524 Abernethy Rd Greenacre Craigieburn Redbank Underdale Kewdale M 0400 562 356 pss T 1300 929 626 F 03 6229 6383 www scbp com au E admin scbp com au x gt ad AN Contents a cep Building Products E P Seo Introduction a P35 Exclusions a P 4 Accreditation a P36 Limitations a P 5 Record keeping traceability a P37 Landscaping a P 6 Terms of Use a P38 Equipment a P 7 System Overveiew a P39 Chemicals a P 9 Component Specifications a P41 Charging the System a P17 System Assemby a P43 Notices Documentation a P18 Safety a P45 Property Owner Information a P20 Soils a P46 Warranty ua P21 Installation x gt ad Introduction ANS Southern Cross Building Products Reticulation systems have their origins in agriculture where it evolved from simply delivering water to plants to now carrying nutrient solutions and insecticides in many different applications and environments For over 20 years delivering termiticides through a reticul
4. ok x Pipe Installation Equipment AEN Southern Cross Building Products HAND TOOLS For system assembly Mattock PPE Including gloves m Nail Gun Pipe Shovel Hammer Fitiings Pipe Cutter Screw Driver for clamps Accessories SX Reticulation Product Manual Copyright Southern Cross Building P roducts P L 2010 Version 2 Aug 2013 Perimeter Installations Correct Height Pipe clipped high on footing Timber Frame Masonry Finished Ground Level 80mm The diagram and picture to the left shows the pipe clipped on high ready for garden soil and turf The material below the pipe is heavy clay and would not be appropriate soil to hold the pesticide Here the home owner is building up the level with a sandy loam turf underlay which will hold the pesticide The diagram and picture to the right shows the pipe clipped on low in preparation for sand base and concrete slab or paving It is important that the pipe is protected from being encased in either concrete or mortar when paving this will block the emitting holes and a barrier will not be formed x Ros AN Southern Cross Building Products Pipe clipped Low on footing Timber Frame y P Pr 80mm Min t lt lt gt Treated Zone 150mm Min SX Reticulation Product Manual Copyright Southern Cross Building P roducts P L 2010 Version 2 Aug 2013 Pic
5. 1 Layout the pipe boxes a W i m en NN um i s g a 1 TN X e MC Eu o2 li ES en i o 7 o n oO RES ie ay See Mt xr ul Pic 2 Nail on the clips pipe Pipe behind downpipes SX Reticulation Product Manual Perimeter Pipe Clipped On pw E Southern Cross Building Products Pic 1 Set Out the pipe and valve boxes Pic2 Nail gun pipe clip on Using clips is recomended otherwise the pipe could be displaced from the slab edge Pic 3 Pipe in place readyfor soil and turf to be laid Note the pipe has been passed behind the down pipe to ensure chemical gets in behind the down pipe Pic 4 Overlap at the end of the run make sure there is at least one set of emitter holes operating here Pic5 amp 6 Elbows amp valve box fitted and the valve box placement Elbows are recommended here as it often makes connecting for a charge up easier Elbows can be used at corners however generally elbows are not needed as the pipe easily conforms to most slabs without kinking Pic 4 Pic 5 Pic 6 Fit elbows connectors Fit Valve Box mmm Uum o ZEE F EYI F r 4 1 r C ii ill Copyright Southern Cross Building P roducts P L 2010 Version 2 Aug 2013 Soil Replacement Trenching ZEN Southern Cross Building Products Trenching is required where the soil is either i Above the concrete footings i e too high or ii The soil is
6. Pump Again the the pesticide label is the best guide for volumes to apply The FMC Bifenthrin abel provides 2 methods of calculating how many litres of emulsion to apply 1001 1 m3 or 5L metre o0 for a maximum pipe length of 10m 50 Litres would be pumped Note that this assumes a barrier trench 300mm x 150mm Critical Comments Apply with suitable application equipment to form a continuous chemical bamer both vertical and horizontal around and under the structure with particular emphasis on known infestation areas The formation of the bamer may require a combination of several application techniques including soil rodding trenching open wand applications and sub siab injections Chemical barriers beneath concrete slabs and paths will require concrete drilling Recommended drill hole spacings are between 150 and 300 mm To enhance soil distribution use a lateral dispersion tip on the injector and up to 10 L of emulsion per linear metre To ensure formation of a continuous barrier holes should be drilled no more than 150 mm from walls or expansion joints For areas beneath suspended floors that have inadequate access eg less than 400 mm clearance the entire sub fioor area should be treated as a continuous horizontal barrier which completely abuts an intemal vertical barrier around any substructure walls Otherwise install perimeter barriers around each individual pier stump penetration point and substructure walls Chemical bamers th
7. connector Re order Part Number SX FEMC 20 SX FEMC 200 Dust Cap i Reorder Part Number Service Temp 10 to 80 Deg C SX CAP 20 SX CAP 200 Chemical Resistance Excellent UV Stability Excellent Packaging Bag 20 Box 200 Construction Injection Moulded PE Polyethylene Service Temp 10 to 80 Deg C Chemical Resistance Excellent UV Stability Excellent Packaging Bag 20 Box 200 Product Specifications Fittings x gt ad AN Southern Cross Building Products Re order Part Number SX Cobra 20 SX Cobra 200 Service Temp Construction Marine Grade Stainless Steel Hose Clamp i Reorder Pan Number Service Temp 10 to 80 Deg C SX HoseC 20 SX HoseC 200 Chemical Resistance Excellent UV Stability Excellent Packaging Bag 20 Box 200 Construction Marine Grade Stainless Steel Cobra Clamp 10 to 80 Deg C Chemical Resistance Excellent UV Stability Excellent Packaging Bag 20 Box 200 ok bes Product Specifications Fittings AN Southern Cross Building Products Construction Injection Moulded PE Pol ethylene Valve Box 80 D Ba ordar Bart Number oervice Temp 10 to 80 Deg C SX Valve Box Chemical Resistance Excellent 6 square box UV Stability Excellent Packaging oold separately Product Specifications Fittings x x AN
8. sand content if it feels soapy it has high silt and if it feels sticky it has high clay content Now try the rope test take the sample and and try to roll it into a small cylindrical shape like a rope Sandy soils will simply break up and not even form a ball Silt loam soil will feel slick and and only a little gritty it will form a ball but the ball will break apart easily and cannot be rolled onto a rope Clay soils feel smooth and sticky will readily form into a strong ball and can be moulded into a rope shape 7 W E 3 L T M M BRL v SAR Being able to identify a soil type is important because clay soils are very poor at absorbing the pesticide by Low A clay soil must be removed and replaced with a sandy soil before application of a pesticide 70 x 60 E Percent Sand 90 80 x gt ad Perimeter Installations Ze Building Products Where a slab is constructed in accordance with AS 3600 and AS 2870 it is considered to be termite resistant This means only the perimeter and any penetrations including joints need to be protected This section of the guide shows the 3 steps to complete the work 1 Site Assessment amp Site Preparation oite Assessment means making sure the site is ready for work to begin oite Preparation means starting to plan the work and checking for design or installation issues 2 Installation Once the site is prepared an
9. 0 T50 LOG SDO mi 1000 At least 1D years 15 LADO BEL NN 1L 100L Al leant 16 years 7 10DL Unies slabs and under suspended floors with less than 400 mm craw apace Reticulation systems Perimeter ando servite penetration treatment ory SOO mL 400L 750 mi 100L 500 mL 100L 15 WOOL pom 5580 mL TQ8L S00 mi 1DOL 2 years ka T Reticulation Systems S00 mLDL 5 years TIT gt years Cavity infill amp footing barriers l 3 years Nest Eradication SOO mL 108L E 114000 750 mL OBL 3 2 E 1 5 LBL 1Lno0C years T minoa IDE Note 1 This rate must be used in conjunction with a certified reticulation system that i capable of distributing the Water Based Termiticide amp Insecticide envision according to the product label and the Australian Standard AS 3660 Series The need for retreatment is to he determined ss a result of at least an annual inspection of more frequently in high risk areas by a qualified Pest Control Protection of Poles amp 500 mL 100L 10 years Fence Posts The actua protection period will depend on the tenmite hazard climate soil conditions and rate of termiticide used E Southern Cross Building Products rs Mixing Chemicals AN Sx reticulation can be charged with any pesticide that has a label registartion to do so There are 2 issues for the instller to condider 1 the dilution or mixing rate and 2 the volume of pesticide to pump Volume to
10. IPE ABS Southern Cross Building Products Highly Chemical Resistant SX reticulation pipe is a high quality chemical transfer pipe specifically engineered for use by industry and pest controllers for transfer of diluted pesticides including solvent based solutions A PVC Nitrile blended compound ensures that the pipe has high levels of chemical resistance and a long service life Kink Resistant SX Reticulation pipe has a wall thickness of 3 25mm I D 12 5mm O D19 0mm The pipe is a composite construction combining a stong internal transfer tube reinforcing fabric and durable outer coating This means the pipe has excellent resistance to kinking even at angles greater than 90 degrees Strong SX Reticulation Pipe has a rated bust pressure of 8 4 MPA 1100 PSI and a working pressure of 2 1 MPA nearly 300PSI The working pressure of this pipe far exceeds any pressures exerted in its normal service period as a reticulation line Installers please note this is not the pump up pressure for the system refer to charging the system section for full details UV Stable The outer coating of the pipe is UV stabilised to protect the pipe if construction is delayed or the pipe is inadvertently exposed Impact Resistant The pipe is strong yet flexible giving it excellent resistance to impact damage crushing or cutting Emitting holes The pipe is precision drilled with two opposing holes at 200mm centres providing a radial distribution patte
11. OF WORKS Department of Public Works NSW TITLE Manaqginc Smithfield Public school Contractors Representative 1 Smith St Brisbane OLD ABN 7 Jones Rd Smithfield Jim James supervisor 0400 123 456 SCOPE OF WORKS Procedure in steps t Site risk assessment 2 Ensure correct lifting techniques ensure no other trades working above 2 Unloading materials tools 2 Wear adequate protection Correct lifting procedure Ensure working away fram potential traffic hazards E Note hazards and place warnings as necessary Clearing debris around the work area 2 Wear protective handwear Dispose of plastic offcuts into either waste or recycling are Strains correct procedure when raking digging Layout the pipe Body strains 2 Correct liftin g procedures Dust Inhalation 3 Wear dust mask while pouring of Granitgard x AN Southern Cross Building Products x Ros Soils LN Southern Cross Building Products Soils are classified as either sand silt or clay Most soils are a combination of each type The proportion of each type material determins the soil type Note that silt soils are sometimes referred to as Loam 00 soils 100 The soil triangle shows the soil types according to their proportions For example 50 clay 50 silt is Silty Clay A simple soil test can be done by taking a handful of soil wet it with water and squeeze it If the sample feels gritty it has a high
12. Slab does does not form part of the Termite Management System Note Where the slab is used then it is the responsibility of the builder It should have been poured in accordance with AS 2870 as cracks may allow termite entry Comments Address to which Notice Applies o Z o The Name of the Product s Chemical s System s used or the Bait 5ystem s installed is ee Duateol Installation is Sample Durable Notice Courtesy of Rapid Solutions P L INSPECTIONS REQUIRED In accordance with Australian Standard AS 3660 2 this property should be inspected for termites every I hI d 6 months However it must be inspected at least every 6 to 12 months Where a Baiting System has been installed then the aggregation and monitoring stations should be inspectedl 2 3 monthly However they must be inspected at least every 3 months IMPORTANT INFORMATION AS 3660 1 Termite Management Part details the methods to deter concealed entry by termites and goes on to say a termite barrier system constructed in accordance with this Standard cannot prevent termite attack ay barriers may b bridged or breached Where termites bridge barriers the evidence may be detected during inspections A treatment to climinate such an infestation will be required AS 3660 2 Termite Management Part 2 states that regular competent inspections should be carried out at least on an annual basis bul more frequent i
13. a poor quality and not appropriate for the pesticide A trench is dug around the affected area close in to the footing and minimum 150mm wide The depth of the trench will depend on the height the pipe needs to be installed at refer previous pages When trenching care should be taken for buried services such as water supply sewer storm water drainage telephone amp electricity Ensure that trenching is done behind down pipes to allow the pipe continuous contact with the slab edge SX Reticulation Product Manual Copyright Southern Cross Building P roducts P L 2010 Version 2 Aug 2013 FGL x x Installation Step downs Change of Level RS Southern Cross Building Products A change of level raises two problems Firstly making sure the pipe is placed in the correct area to give a treated zone The placement of the pipe will depend on how FGL is managed If a step is used as in Diag 1 then the pipe will follow the stepped FGL If the FGL slopes past the change of level then the pipe needs to also follow the FGL however installers need to be careful with this detail as this is a potential weak point DO NOT treat stepdowns where FGL is above the edge of the slab The detail in Diag 1 is always the safer option The second issue to consider is the effect a change in height will have on the amount of pesticide solution which is delivered Pumping uphill will dramatically reduce the effective run l
14. at have been disturbed by construction excavation and or landscaping activities will need to be reapplied to restore continuity of the barrier Biflex AquaMax Insecticide must be used through a certified reticulation system to form and replenish perimeter barriers around buildings and service penetrations The system must be installed according to the manufacturer s specificabons and be capable of distributing the termiticide emulsion according to the product label and the Australian Standard AS 3660 Series e Perimeter barriers consist of a horizontal barner abutting a vertical barner which must reach down to the top of the footings e Delivery pipes must be placed in such a position to ensure that the requirements for both horizontal and vertical barners as specified in the Australian Standard AS 3660 Senes are met Special attenbon must also be afforded to the positioning of the delivery pipes to ensure that the resultant termiticidal bamers are continuous and complete e Apply the prepared termiticide emulsion by pumping through the system according to the manufacturers specifications Use a minimum delivery volume of 100 L of emulsion per m of soil This equates to a delivery volume of 5 L of emulsion per linear metre for a vertical barrier 300 mm x 150 mm in dimension Pre Construction For use in conjunction with full soil treatment horizontal barriers only apply the diluted emulsion through the perimeter reticulation system as specified a
15. ation pipe has been used as a treatment method for protection of buildings In the current Australian Standard AS 3660 1 2000 reticulation systems are acknowledged as a deemed to satisfy method principally under section 8 Deemed to Satisfy Requirements Chemical Soil Barriers The SX reticulation system has been independently tested and acknowledged as meeting the deemed to satisfy requirements of AS 3660 1 2000 This guide describes the components of SX reticulation system and the principles of installing the system correctly The components developed for this system are high quality and have been tested to ensure that they will work as designed Every job is different some may have diffiult designs others have difficult conditions such as soil type this means the success of the barrier will often depend on the skills and training of the installer Installers must be alert to situations where an installation will not be effective This guide highlights many but certainly not all problem situations that may arise It is essential that installers are familiar and adhere to the limitations described in the specifications section of this guide Providing an effective barrier may mean combining or incorporating other products or it may be necessary to refer the problem back to the builder for rectification or re design Thankyou for taking the time to find out about SX Reticulation Systems Installer Accreditation Pees hk AN
16. bove Follow instructions for Pre Construction honzontal barrier formation Reticulation Systems Penmeter and or service penetration treatment only SX Reticulation Product Manual Checking Your Equipment amp Settings ZEN Southern Cross Building Products Tunnelling caused by too As every installer will have slightly different equipment and settings we strongly reccomend that installers much pressure do a trial charge up using water or a very weak solution See Pic 2 ee EE Using excessive high pressure will cause tunnelling or wash away soils Tunnelling is where the solution comes out of the pipe at a high pressure and blasts a hole in the soil See Pic 1 When charging the system creating an even wetting pattern is ideal See Pics 3 amp 4 If the pressure is too low the solution may not reach the end of the run The pressure to the pipe can be controlled by altering the motor revs altering the recycle valve to the tank altering the ball cock at the flow meter Trial Pump up to determine correct settings An even spread of solution Copyright Southern Cross Building P roducts P L 2010 Version 2 Aug 2013 x gt ad Charging the System A Southern Cross Building Products Once the installer has determined the correct settings for their equipmen the charge up can be done Mix the chemicals according to the manufacturers label m Open the valve box and c
17. cals Sx reticulation can be charged with any pesticide that has a label registration to do so There are 2 issues for the instller to consider 1 the dilution or mixing rate and 2 the volume of pesticide to pump Mixing Rate The pesticide label is the best guide for dilution or mixing rates An example of an FMC Bifenthrin Label shows the various dilution rates TABLE A Biflex AquaMax Insecticide use rates for control of SU BTERRANEAN TERMITES POISON KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING Biflex AquaMax Insecticide ACTIVE CONSTITUENT 100 g L BIFENTHRIN a ESS of ucts from subterranean termite damage and for the coatrolt of termites xs speciimed in the Darectiocs for Use Table IMPORTANT RESTRICTED CHEMICAL PRODUCT ONLY TO BE SUPPLIED TO GR USED SY AN AUTHORISED PERSON IMPORTANT READ THE ATTACHED LEAFLET SEFORE USE Contents 10 5 71 Litres GER Ls init 25 8 Meroe Aye PA Lars sh T72 f Domani Sune L020 bent 255 MC art ies ans Sinead Tamla Of PMC Corpecst nn Prsuaneiphea CELA Post Construction Barriers xpected Protection Penod 15 L TBOL Atleast 10 years E 10 years 750 mL 10OL Note 1 Atleast 10 years 15 U1D0rL gt years Pre Construction 1 LOO Barriers Linder slabs and under Suspended fioors with lees than 400 mm craw space Perimeter Barriers For new and existing buildings 500 mL TOOL 1 L t0DL 500 mL 100L 250 mL A10
18. d by SCBP x gt ad Reticulation system overview ABS Southern Cross Building Products SX Reticulation is a system designed to distribute pesticides around the base of buildings to form a termite barrier in accordance with Australian Standard AS 3660 1 2000 Section 8 SX Reticulation is a Deemed to Satisfy Product this means that the system and its components have been assessed against the performance criteria in AS 3660 1 2000 The pipe is placed at the base of the concrete slab very close to the edge or even clipped on to the slab The pipe is just under the finished ground level FGL or just below concrete or pavers SX Reticulation is chemical resistant pressure pipe with emitter holes at regular spacings The system is assembled using pressure fittings generally clamps are not necessary as the system should be pumped at relatively low pressure The pipe is flexible and strong and generally does not require elbows for bends however end stops connector fittings and valve boxes are essential When a system is charged pesticide is pumped through the pipes at pressure the pesticide is released from the pipe in a controlled manner and the surrounding soil absorbs the pesticide forming a barrier People and companies wanting to use this system must ensure they have the appropriate training and state licences These requirements vary from state to state x Ros Product Specifications P
19. d the layout determined the pipe can be installed The reticulation pipe is placed or clipped against the slab edge then backfilled with appropriate soil up to FGL which should be just above the pipe 3 Builder Home owner Notification AS3660 1 requires a Certificate of Installation to be given showing what work was done and what sort of maintenance is required Unfortunately for the installer many sites will not have landscaping done and it may not be obvious to the installer what FGL will be during construction Therefore the home owner amp builder must be given appropriate advice about adjustments that may be necessary if landscaping is going to compromise the barrier see the advice for landscapring in this guide review your hand over documentation and speak to your insurer to be sure people are aware of maintence requirements for the reticulation system These are the issues that are specific to this property and are additional to the standard handover paperwork 1 Site Preparations A E Complete any safety procedures before starting work Banding Products Remove all contaminants from the area to be treated This includes timber offcuts building debris and formwork Check site for termite activity including timber on the ground old fences and trees Check the soil on site if inappropriate arrange for new soil Debris building rubble and heavy clay soil Building rubble Too Wet SX Reticulatio
20. e concrete slabs are formed poured separately The joint may have steel connecting the two slabs but for the purposes of protection from termites these are effectively two slabs with a small gap in the middle which may allow termite entr y Joints which occur in the inside the perimeter of the building are excluded from treatment with SX reticulation See Diag 1 amp 2 AS 3660 1 2000 requires these joints to be treated as part of a full underslab treatment Only joints which can be incorporated in the perimeter shall be treated oee Diag 3 Installers should take care with the placement of the pipe remembering to carefully determine the correct height of the path or driveway The pipe needs to be below the concrete so it is not encased accidentally The usual guidelines about appropriate soil sand also apply here Garage Slab Separate Pour F Fill Construction Joints Brick up Base within the building Driveway x gt ad Concrete Paths amp Driveways nN Southern Cross Building Products Concrete paths and driveways have the potential to encase the reticulation pipe If this occurs the pesticide will be restricted and the barrier will not be effective To remedy this the installer should ensure that the pipe is low enough to be below the concrete and put some sand soil over the pipe where the concrete will be poured Reticulation pipe below c
21. e installation The warranty excludes consequential loss damage or costs resulting from a failure of a system The warranty shall not apply where The products are installed not in accordance with the appropriate SCBP Installation Guide The products or systems are installed contrary to the relevant Australian Standard or Building Code Non genuine SCBP Components are substituted Annual inspection and servicing requirements are not maintained The system is modified or altered so as to be inconsistent with the appropriate SCBP Installer Guide Duties of the Installer The Installation Guidelines set out Installer obligations relation to competency of installers and correct methods of installation and care and maintenance of systems after hand over Southern Cross Building Products End Installers Guide
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23. ength of the hose A rise fall of more than 2 courses should not be treated refer excluded details A change of level of less than 2 courses can be managed by shortening the run length to 8m maximum Diag 1 NENNEN Diag 2 ee ee eX FGL Dwg RS 2 Dwg RS 2 x x Subfloor Footings and Piers AN Southern Cross Building Products SX reticulation line can be installed in a subfloor of a building either during or after construction The same principles apply here Work out a layout of the system Trench out the soil Place the pipe adjacent to the footing Backfill with appropriate soil Charge the system Remember that both sides of the footing will need to be treated FGL Trench x AN Isolated Piers amp columns Southern Cross Building Products Isolated piers in subfloors or columns for a Verandah can be protected with a feeder pipe and ring line The blue feeder line is not drilled it is ideal to transfer pesticide to a loop of perforated pipe which surrounds the pier A T piece fitting is used to form the ring line The feeder line can be up to 20m long feeding a single ring Version 2 Aug 2013 SX Reticulation Product Manual Copyright Southern Cross Building P roducts P L 2010 x gt ad Construction Joints nN Southern Cross Building Products Control joints or construction joints occur where th
24. ern Cross Building Products x bes Product Specifications Fittings AN Southern Cross Building Products Construction Injection Moulded PE Polyethylene End Stop Reorder Par Number Service Temp 10 to 80 Deg C SX END 20 B SX END 200 j Chemical Resistance Excellent UV Stability Excellent Packaging Bag 20 Box 200 Construction Injection Moulded PE Polyethylene AURELIO Service Temp 10 to 80 Deg C Re order Part Number SX Tjunc 20 Chemical Resistance Excellent SX TJunc 200 UV Stability Excellent Packaging Bag 20 Box 200 Product Specifications Fittings x x AN Southern Cross Building Products 90 Degree elbow Re order Part Number SX 90Elbow 20 Construction Injection Moulded PE Polyethylene Service Temp 10 to 80 Deg C Male connector Re order Part Number SX MaleC 20 SX MaleC 200 Chemical Resistance Excellent SX90Elbow 200 UV Stability Excellent Packaging Bag 20 Box 200 Construction Injection Moulded PE Polyethylene Service Temp 10 to 80 Deg C Chemical Resistance Excellent UV Stability Excellent Packaging Bag 20 Box 200 Product Specifications Fittings x gt ad AN Southern Cross Building Products Construction Injection Moulded PE Polyethylene Female
25. ipe would be required to form a vertical barrier such as in deep footings 2 In areas or ways which are listed as exclusions in this guide Not to be Charged With pesticide which are not approved for use in the SX reticulation system At high pressures which will cause tunnelling or wash away susceptible soils Pump up pressure depending on equipment aprox 20 psi for sandy soils max 60 psi for loams Remember the best method is to do a trial pump at the job to be sure a good soaking delivery is achieved a Using Foaming SX Reticulation has not been tested for use with foaming x gt ad Landscaping Requirements nN Southern Cross Building Products Not relocate the pipe a Not raise FGL more than 75mm above the pipe Not encase the pipe in concrete or mortar Use only appropriate non clay soils Not introduce drains adjacent to the reticulation pipe x Pumping Equipment ZEN m Motor amp Pump a Flow Metre Delivery Hose m Spill Kit a Pressure Gauge Connector Fitting m Flow Metre Honda 4 5 Hp Motor m 100m x 13mm Delivery hose Pressure Gauge 200L Tank This type of pump system will produce pressures in excess of 100psi SX Retic only requires 20 psi for sandy soils max 60 psi for loams SX Reticulation Product Manual Copyright Southern Cross Building P roducts P L 2010 Version 2 Aug 2013 Mixing Chemi
26. m au gm www rapidsolutions com au d x imt n liter i maniler shar a pu M a O UR ARANA D re a roe aes 7a d a As sd oe crim cracked puita ee phere t eme ix spein j techialoqy and Earm r reprae 7 eor obs ap w naniu siidi IA T ETOR ogemers terum UM putar amd threat iut pomes am My om o0 diae wen ee emm 123i h Hezdiztg a pert amuzper nimc mne anii eera t ener am sm Ubetbory alara Ther i vn me pm e tes tta yii n cha coda rr Gost ban odd he x gt ad Warranties nN Southern Cross Building Products Period of Warranty In addition to any warranties or conditions implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 as amended or any other Statute or Regulation we warrant all of our components against defective workmanship and faulty materials under normal use for a period of 30 years To the extent permitted by law and for the purposes of the Warranty where the product is found to be defective during the warranty period our sole obligation under this warranty is at our option to repair or replace free of charge the defective component s Warranty Exclusions Limitations and Rights To the extent permitted by law and other than as required by the Trade Practices Act and other applicable legislation we give no further warranties and make no representations relating to the suitability os products or systems for specific applications or sites SCBP offers no warranty in regard to the pesticide used or th
27. n Product Manual Copyright Southern Cross Building P roducts P L 2010 Version 2 Aug 2013 x Site Assessment AN Balding products Check out the building noting position of drains downpipes amp HWS overflows m the height of finished ground levels a where driveways amp paths will be s any change in levels a any slabs or footingscast separately to the main slab Note drain adjacent to building Work out the layout of the system We recommend that installers use a checklist for site preparation and layouts The checklist is a useful reminder of all the issues to deal with as well as a record of how the system is laid out This will allow accurate drawing of Treatment Certificates The form can also serve as a record of defects issues reported to the builder A Layout plan determines the following a position of valve boxes m length of pipe runs Height the pipe needs to be fixed at given the finished ground level Mark any issues that need to be rectified or marked as a limitation on the certificate Comment Safety Check Refer Company SWMS Cleared debris Removed building debis incl mortar timber and rubbish Termite Check Checked trees fences timber on site stumps Checked to make sure pesticide UN wont be pumped into drains Checked to make sure pipe is VN the correct height for the FGL Run lengths Run length no more than 10m B
28. ng the installed system requires distribution of pesticide Pesticides can be dangerous and their use is Strictly controlled Only people who have done specialised training PSTM national competencies 5 6 amp 18 also known as Certificate 3 may charge the systems Accredited installer should develop safe work method statements SWMS for handling storage and application of pesticides for their own operations some key risks are highlighted regarding handling and laying SX reticulation Each installer is responsible for developing their own Full SWMS including handling and distributing pesticides Southern Cross Building Products Disaster Almost Certain Likely Possible Remotely Possoble Very Subst Serious Serious antial Minor Job Step Hazard Risk Control Measure Score oite prep amp pipe laying UV Exposure 2 Correct PPE olips falls 2 Avoid rough terrain amp correct lifting procedures Movings bulk rolls Lifting strains 2 Correct Manual lifting procedures mechanical assistance Cutting Pipe Cuts 3 Correct PPE especially Gloves Charging System Chemical Exposure 2 Follow separate SWMS for chemical use SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT ABC Pest Control P L Signed be senior management company representative for use CONTRACTOR ABC Pest Control P L CONTRACTORS REGISTERED BUSINESS ADDRESS 39 123 456 789 SIGNA TURE LOCATION
29. nspections are stronply recommended CHEMICAL TREATED ZONES Termiticides have a claimed life expectancy in ideal conditions of between 2 and 10 years The Termiticide s used was and according to the manufacturers label has an expected life at the rate applied im ideal conditions of up t years However the life expectancy will be somewhat shortened by the soil Ly pe and other site conditions Only by inspections as outlined above will it be possible to advise as to when the treated zonc s should be re installed C RAPID SOLUTIONS 2002 2004 Builder and Home Owner Notices Certificate of installation AS 3660 1 2000 AppendixA 2 requires installers of barriers to provide a certificate of installation Copies should be available to Homeowner Builder Certifier Pest Controller The certificate shall include Full details of the barrier including the name of the chemical the Concentration used and the volume applied Date of installation Extent of the barrier and whether it was incorporated with other treatment methods A diagram Details for the need for future inspections Limitations arising from design or installation issues Maintenance requirements for the system Installers contact details Sample Certificate of installation provided courtesy of Rapid Solutions P L Installers may develop their own documentation but it must comply with all the requirements of AS 3660 1 App A Installers should also consult with their in
30. oncrete path Timber Frame Timber Frame Reticulation pipe encased in concrete path P 80mm Min Treated Zone 150mm Min x Xx Excluded Installations LN Southern Cross Building Products Generally any detail requiring a vertical barrier should not be treated using SX Reticulation If the installation requires more than one line of pipe to form the barrier then it is a vertical barrier and is excluded Some examples of constructions methods requiring a vertical barrier are described below Infill Slabs Brick up Base Non Monolithic Retaining Walls Step LAU CZ Timber Z Timber Timber Ce ZZ ONE CE Frame Marens A Frame Frame 7 7 ZZ Masonry ZZ Fill ZZ ZZ t zT z ZAKA ZA EA Fil Q Masonry J Fil AZA per ZA H ZAULA Other Exclusions Construction Joints Full Underslab treatments Raised Finished Ground Level within the building Timber posts in the ground Pipe Penetrations through a slab on ground x gt ad AN System Limitations srt es Not to be installed near drains of any type on impervious surfaces such as concrete timber rock stones or masonry into inappropriate soils types in wall cavities differently from key dimensions Where multiple runs of p
31. onnect the pump to the reticulation connector Make sure the correct amount of emulsion is pumped down each run this can be done with the flow metre or by noting the measurements on the tank Watch for any unusual things such as higher or lower than usual back pressure Document the amount of chemical used Builder and Home Owner Notices AN Southern Cross Building Products Durable Notice AS 3660 1 2000 Appendix A sets out the Durable Notice requirements for termite management systems The notice must a nominate the method of termite management B Indidate the date of installation C Where a chemical barrier is used diclose the life expectancy of the chemicals refer the chemical manufacturers label D Set out the scope and frequency of inspections The notice must be durable and placed in a prominent location Note that some states will require more than one notice check with the local authoriy for state variations TERMITE MANAGEMENT NOTICE In accordance with Australian Standards Pre Construction AS3660 1 or Post Construction AS3660 2 For further information refer to the Certificate of Installation 453660 1 No Or erfivate of Treatment AS3660 213 No 00200000000 0000 Method s of Termite Management used were Chemical Treated Zone Reticulation Chemical Treated Zone Physical Barricr System Batting System A83660 2 only J other 2 755552 22 2 O OOOO The concrete
32. ox locations Boxes are 1m away from doors and downpipes Access Boxes can still be accessed after fences etc are bullt Defects notified NMABSBSBSBSESBSRSBS Identify any potential prblems with the install here E g builder to ensure sand on top of pipe at driveway to avoid encasement x Site Checklist amp Job Plan example AN E Southern Cross Building Products Paving Pipe clipped on low below paving levels Driveway Pipe clipped on low below concrete leve Elbow vave Box Retic Pipe End stop x gt ad AN Key D nmi e n S O n S Southern Cross Building Products These are the key dimensions to adhere to 2 Maximum distance of pipe from slab edge 75mm 2 Maximum height from Finished Ground level 75mm 2 Maximum distance below hard landscaping Concrete path driveway or pavers 75mm Maximum run of pipe length from connector to end stop 10m Maximum bend of pipe without an elbow 90 degrees Pump up pressure depending on equipment aprox 20 psi for sandy soils max 60 psi for loams Remember the best method is to do a trial pump at the job to be sure a good soaking delivery is achieved Caution Pressures above 60psi are likely to tunnell through many soils and in some instances may completely wash away the soil leaving an inneffective barrier
33. rk under the direct supervision of the supervisor The supervisor is available for advice and inspection of the final installation Where the installer is a contractor they must carry the same qualifications and equivalent PI amp PL insurance as the prime contracting company x hk Record Keeping Traceability Ze Building Products We are required to be able to trace our products through to their end use This means we must be able to contact installers of our products in the event of a product recall or essential technical update Itis SCBP policy not to collect installation certificates builder details or home owners details from you We acknowledge that customer lists and lists of work done is commercially valuable and sensitive information However when you agree to the Terms of Use you are agreeing to maintain your records so that you can trace where our products to where they have been used if the need ever arose x hk AN Terms of Use Southern Cross Installers agree to the following terms of use for Southern Cross Buuilding Products components and systems Installers shall m follow SCBP Installation Guidelines for products m comply with the BCA relevant Australian Standards and Chemical product labels m maintain documentation and a system which allows traceability m only allow properly trained licensed and accredited people to install and maintain systems m Use only components supplie
34. rn kok Product Specifications Perforated Pipe Southern Cross Reticulation Pipe Material PVC Nitrile Blend Re order Part Number SX Kit80 Construction Composite Layered 80m Drilled pipe m 4 Boxes 8 endstops Hose classification Premium 8 Connectors caps 8 Elbows Dimensions Pipe ID 12 50mm Pipe OD 19 00mm SX Retic 100 100m reel Pressure Working Pressure 2 1 Mpa 297 PSI Total weight 22 kg stapped only Burst Pressure 8 2 Mpa 1190 PSI Average Pump Pressure 0 7 Mpa 100 PSI Note this data is the pipe specification for pump up details refer to Charging the System section Chemical Resistance Excellent SX Retic 200 200m reel Total weight 66kg On timber reel UV Stability Good Service Temperature 10 to 80 Product Specifications Feeder Pipe Feeder Pipe Re order Part Number SX Feeder 20 20 m Long Total weight 12kg stapped only Material PVC Nitrile Blend Construction Composite Layered Hose classification Standard Dimensions Pipe ID 12 50mm Pipe OD 18 00mm Pressure Working Pressure 2 1 Mpa 297 PSI Burst Pressure 8 2 Mpa 1190 PSI Average Pump Pressure 0 7 Mpa 100 PSI Note this data is the pipe specification for pump up details refer to Charging the System section Chemical Resistance Good UV Stability Good Service Temperature 10 to 80 Q AN South
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