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ater Smart <br /> WINTERIZING <br /> THE LANDSCAPE <br /> To avoid damage, <br /> many irrigation <br /> systems require = <br /> winterization <br /> each year <br /> l'1 •* <br /> before the ,:tA4 ,C1744.1 X' A <br /> first freeze. <br /> Backflow <br /> • ti• ; <br /> prevention *''4:4142—* <br /> iots.P .tt*VIC -.AA.*0.4.41:‘$1.loc <br /> devices are • - t. <br /> - • - <br /> required and <br /> -•=41 <br /> regulated by <br /> municipalities, and proper <br /> winterization can be complex. <br /> Homeowners unsure of proper <br /> winterization techniques should call <br /> a licensed contractor. <br /> le THE BASICS <br /> _ _ <br /> If your system requires draining,here are some general <br /> guidelines. <br /> Turn off water to the irrigation system at the main <br /> valve.The shutoff valve should be below the freeze line <br /> (the depth to which the ground may freeze) or in a <br /> heated environment <br /> 2. Insulate and drain the backflow prevention device and <br /> valves*.Insulation blankets can be purchased at <br /> irrigation supply stores.Heat tape or a hot box <br /> enclosure is highly recommended. <br /> 3 It may not be necessary to drain underground pipes if <br /> a they are below the freeze line. <br /> 4 Turn on an irrigation zone to release pressure in the <br /> pipes and open all manual drain valves. <br /> ANN, <br /> S. Set the automatic irrigation controller to the off <br /> setting, <br /> 6 Drain all water from irrigation components that might <br /> a freeze. <br /> www.cityofprrstutt.nethervicesiwatvrtcorisergatiucipilp <br />