1.0 GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED

1. Provision of free-standing SeaCrest Series Controlled Watering System (CWS) Planters.

1. Section 02000 Sitework
2. Section 03300 Cast-in-Place concrete
3. Section 06100 Rough Carpentry
4. Section 06200 Finish Carpentry

1. Product Data: Manufacturer's standard catalog cut sheets and planting instructions.
2. Samples: Material sample as required for color selection only.

1. Inspect SeaCrest Series planters after delivery for signs of damage during transit.
2. Protect planters from damage during storage and handling.
3. Store planters indoors, in their original packaging. Do not expose planters during storage to temperatures where material will exceed 150* F.

1. Protect units from damage by adjacent work.

1. Prior to project completion, provide manufacturer's planting and maintenance instructions to installing contractor to insure correct planting and maintenance of the planters.
2. After planting, SeaCrest Series planters' reservoirs are to be topped off as required. Do not allow reservoirs to run dry.
3. For exterior applications: After significant rainfall, planters should be drained either by using stopcock located at base of planter or removing water through the siphon tube assembly.1

1. SeaCrest Series Controlled Watering System Planters, manufactured by Planter Technology, Inc., 1260 San Luis Obispo, Hayward, CA 94544. Tel (800)542-2282, Fax (510)471-6243.

1. Type: Self-contained, free-standing units with integral air- and watertight reservoir requiring no irrigation or drainage lines. Vacuum sensor system to control release of water from bottom of unit into the root zone. Water reservoir sized to maintain plants for up to 4-6 weeks, and have a recessed water inlet port. Planters will be leakproof, will not leach salts, and require no additional drainage or waterproofing. Units to have decorative rolled rim, and integral threaded inserts for attaching tree tie-downs (see below)
2. Material: lightweight, durable linear low-density Polyethylene (PE).
3. Color: Choice of 7 faux-stone Matrix finishes or selection of solid colors - see Planter Technology catalog for examples of typical colors.
4. Finish: Factory finished sanded/pebble texture. All seams to be trimmed and flamed by the manufacturer.
5. Sizes: 24", 30", 38" or 55" in diameter in varying heights ranging from 12" to 36", or rectangles and squares - see Planter Technology catalog for specific sizes.
6. Exterior Applications: Manufacturer to install drain assembly including stopcock with garden hose adapter for control of drainage. Manufacturer to include siphon tube assembly to be installed during planting of unit.

1. Tamper Resistant Stopper: Manufacturer to provide tamper resistant stopper (one per planter) to be inserted into water fill hole. Tamper resistant stopper is to be tightened with a 9/64" male hex wrench after every filling of planter. Hex wrench is also required to loosen the stopper prior to filling.2
2. Tree-Tie downs: Manufacturer to provide tree tie-down assemblies (three per planter) to be fastened into integral threaded inserts for securing specimen trees and very large plants in planter.
3. Security Tie-Downs: Manufacturer to integrally insert security tie-down eyes into side of base of planter to allow for anchoring of planters in place.
4. Changeable parts: Stopper, inlet discs, retainer rings, grommet, sensor tube, soil separator fabric and root confuser discs. All parts shall be included with SeaCrest Series planters and shall be removable and replaceable.

1. Prior to SeaCrest Series planter fabrication, the contractor shall verify color, location and quantity of planters required.3

1. Move SeaCrest Series CWS Planter into place prior to planting.
2. Refer closely to manufacturer's planting instructions.
3. Install level to permit correct functioning. Allow access to water inlet, drainage stopcock and siphon tube assembly.

1. Excess rainwater buildup can lead to "root rot" and less healthy plants.
2. Tamper Resistant Stoppers prevent removal of stoppers (and breach of the Controlled Watering System) prior to the maintenance interval. Strongly recommended for high traffic locations.
3. Field verification of actual planter size, color, number and location is frequently overlooked by the contractor, and can lead to delays and additional cost if neglected.

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