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Termguard Technical Manual

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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or

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The diagrams & photographs contained in this manual are used to illustrate
installation procedures of Termguard Systems.

To ensure that the requirement is easily understood, adjacent construction elements

that are not related to the installation of the System are not always shown.

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CONTENTS
1. HISTORY 8

2. CORPORATE 9

3. TRAINING PROGRAM 10
a) Authorised Trainers 10

b) Installers 10

c) Inspectors 10

d) Supervisors 11

4. APPROVALS 11
a) Perimeter Retreatment & Armoured Shield System 11

b) Perimeter & Penetration Retreatment System 12

c) Ultimate System 12

5. SYSTEM OVERVIEW 13
a) Perimeter Retreatment & Armoured Shield System 13

b) Perimeter & Penetration Retreatment System 14

c) Sub-Cavity & Penetration Retreatment System 16

d) The Ultimate System 18

e) The Perimeter Retreatment System 19

6. UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION METHODS 22

a) Definitions 22

b) Site Classification 22

c) General Definitions of Site Classes 22

d) Suitable Soil Types 23

7. GLOSSARY OF TERMS 27

8. SLAB CONSTRUCTION TYPES 26

a) Monolithic Slabs 25

b) Infill & Footing Slab Construction 26

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9. CONSTRUCTION JOINTS 27
a) Keyed Joint 27

b) Dowel Joints 28

c) Saw Joints 28

d) Formed Groove Joints 29

e) Expansion Joint 29

10. PIPE LOCATION AND PLACEMENT FOR ALL SYSTEMS 31

a) Placement of 20mm Drilled Pipes Underslab 30

b) Placement of 20mm Drilled Perimeter Lines 30

c) Placement of 20mm Green Undrilled Pipe & 40mm Manifolds 31

11. GLUEING 34

12. QUOTING 35
a) Perimeter & Armoured Shield System 35

b) Perimeter & Penetration Retreatment System 36

c) Sub-Cavity & Penetration Retreatment System 36

d) Ultimate System 36

e) Perimeter Retreatment System 37

13. PERIMETER RETREATMENT & ARMOURED SHIELDS SYSTEM 38

a) Installation 38

b) Requirements for Installing Armoured Shields on Waffle Pods 40

c) Installation procedures 42

d) Glueing the Armoured Shield into Position 44

e) Replacing Caps / Tape on top of service penetrations 46

f) Non Typical Service Penetrations 47

14. PERIMETER & PEENTRATIONS RETREATMENT SYSTEM 48

a) Installation Requirements 48

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c) Penetration Box / Loop Requirements 50

d) Slab Construction Types 52

e) Requirements for Monolithic Slabs 52

f) Requirements for Infill & Footing Slabs 53

g) Construction and Control Joint Protection 55

h) Construction / Control Joint Installation Requirements 55

i) Construction / Control Joint Installation Placement 56

j) Summary of Installation Rules 59

15. SUB CAVITY SYSTEM 61

a) Sub Cavity System Installation Requirements 61

b) Sub Cavity Installation Procedures 63

16. ULTIMATE SYSTEM 65

a) Ultimate System Installation Requirements 65

b) Ultimate System Installation Procedures 65

c) Placement of lines through Internal Footings/Thickening Beams 68

d) Placement of Manifold Injection Points 69

e) Recessing Pipe Work into Finished Pad Level 71

f) Summary of Installation Rules 72

17. SYSTEM INJECTION POINTS 73

a) Non-Return Valves 73

b) Perimeter Retreatment System 74

18. HOT WATER SYSTEMS/AIR CONDITIONS 77

19. CHILD PROOF TRAP 77

a) Child Proof Trap Installation Requirements 78

20. INJECTING AND FLUSHING THE SYSTEM 79

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 a) Safety Measures 79

b) Pumping Requirements 79

c) Treatment and flushing 80

d) Flushing Instructions 81

e) Mixing Termiticides 81

f) Application Rates 82

21. DURABLE NOTICE 85

a) Perimeter Warning Plates 86

22. INSTALLATION IN CONJUCTION WITH AGRICULTURAL DRAINS 88

23. RETAINING WALLS 90

24. ZERO LINE ALIGNMENTS OR STRUCTURES BEING BUILT 92

ON THE BOUNDARY OR AN ADJOINING PROPERTY
a) Installation Requirements 92

b) Installation Procedures 93

25. CERTIFICATES 94

26. PAPERWORK 95

a) Ultimate Returns 95

b) Certificates of Completion 95

c) Job Sheets 95

d) Licensee Job Files/Records of Installation 96

e) Annual Inspection Reports 96

f) Termguard System Reinjections 96

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1. HISTORY

I. The Termguard Systems concept was originally conceived by a leading Pest

Management company in the Riverland of South Australia in 1976.

II. Assistance with development from Technology Park (UNI SA) enabled the first
commercially installed systems in 1985.

III. The original System (The Ultimate) was designed to deliver 100% coverage of
Termite Management agent beneath concrete slab floors and to the perimeter
of the structure.

IV. The Ultimate System complied with Australian Standards and Australian
Building Code requirements.

V. Termguard Pty Ltd had a commercially viable product that delivered a precise
dose of Termite Management agent to the required areas, eliminating issues
such as, contact with termiticide, spray drift and concrete workers damaging or
removing barriers.

VI. This was a first not only for Australia but also the world.

VII. Early in the 1990’s Termguard was requested to develop other systems that
would protect Critical Areas, which had been identified within the Australian
Standards, and this saw the development of both the Perimeter and Penetration
Retreatment System and the Armoured Shield Penetrations and Perimeter
Retreatment Systems with ABCB and CSIRO compliance and approvals.

ABCB – Australian Building Code Board is responsible for developing and

managing a nationally uniform approach to technical building requirements
embodied in the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
CSIRO – Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organization, one of
the world's largest and most diverse scientific global research organizations.

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VIII. Both of these newly developed Systems offered protection to the structure in
conjunction with the assistance of the concrete slab.

IX. Termguard through its Research and Development saw the need for an
additional method for protecting areas such as zero line alignments and
retaining walls in split level construction.

X. The Termguard Sub-Cavity System was approved for use late in 1999 with
CSIRO appraisal 263 being granted in February 2000.

XI. Termguard continues to budget for extensive Research & Development

programs to ensure our Licensee network offers the most state of the art
Termite Management Systems throughout the world.

2. CORPORATE

Mission Statement

“To be a world class Licensor through selecting and training Licensees to

profitably manage an outstanding Pest Management business. To achieve this
goal we are innovative and responsive in our approach in business. We work as
a team providing attention to detail but never lose the bigger picture. We
recognize the need to provide leadership in all areas of operations, marketing
and technical development”.

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3. TRAINING PROGRAM

Termguard has the following training regimen:

I. Identification of particular streams of discipline (installers and inspectors), so

that training courses and certification are appropriately adapted;

II. The training is to be provided by Termguard at the Licensee’s cost as part of

the initial training, and for subsequent training at scheduled times each year.

III. For new installers and/or inspectors, employed after scheduled training and
prior to next scheduled training, they will be trained by Termguard or by
Termguard authorized trainers at the Licensee’s cost.

a) Authorized Trainers

I. This person will be responsible for assessing the trainees and training them in
accordance with the Termguard Technical Manual.

II. This person will be required to have a recognized Workplace Training

Accreditation (approved by Termguard), have undertaken the Termguard
Training Program and been deemed competent.

b) Installers

I. Installers of Termguard Systems are not able to carry out installations of

Termguard Systems until they have met any specific State or Territory
licensing requirements to carry out such work.

II. At completion of the Termguard Training Program and the final on-site
installation competency assessment, the installer will be certified to install
Termguard Systems only.

III. This does not qualify the installer to handle termiticides or to inject Termguard
Systems.

c) Inspectors

I. Inspectors of Termguard Systems are required to have successfully

completed the Termguard training to ensure an understanding of the systems
requirements and have completed the State or Territory’s training requirements
to carry out Termguard System injections and/or Termite (Structural Pest)
Inspections.

II. This differs from state to state and written conformation is required prior to
carrying out Termguard System injections and/or Termite (Structural Pest)
Inspections in relation to Termguard Systems.

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d) Supervisors

I. Licensees will be required to apply to have their own authorized supervisor

appointed.

II. Supervisors must meet any State or Territory legislative requirements in

relation to authorized supervisors.

III. This person will be responsible for assessing the trainees at completion of the
training course through the on-site assessment ensuring the trainees
competence with installation, System injections and inspections of Termguard
Systems.

IV. This person will need to have completed successfully the Termguard training,
be fully qualified as a termite technician in their State or Territory and be
competent in all State or Territory requirements for carrying out Termite
(Structural Pest) Inspections and handling of termiticides.

4. APPROVALS

I. All Termguard Systems have undergone stringent testing in Australia carried

out by independent evaluators.

II. The Association of Structural Pest Control Officials New Products Review
Committee in the USA has reviewed the Ultimate System and the Perimeter and
Penetrations Retreatment systems and accepted them as a valid termiticide
delivery system, subject to approval by each state’s regulatory bodies.

III. The following unique Australian credentials apply to the individual systems
listed below.

a) Perimeter Retreatment & Armoured Shield System

Perimeter Retreatment:
• Australian Building Codes Board National Certification #97/001
• National Registration Authority Approvals
• ABSAC Appraisals # 198 & 212
• BCA compliance

Armoured Shields:
• Building Research Centre – Unisearch Ltd Appraisal as fit for purpose in
conjunction with:
• Evaluation Report "Evaluation of UPVC flange in Accelerated Field Simulator
as a physical barrier against subterranean termites of the genus
Coptotermes" by CSIRO

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 As a complete system, the Termguard Perimeter Retreatment and Armoured
Shields systems comply with the:

• Australian Standards 3660.1-1995

a) Perimeter & Penetration Retreatment System

• CSIRO appraisal #212.
• ABCB National Certification 97/001 & 2001/002.
• Australian Standard AS3660 series compliance
• Building Codes of Australia compliance.

c) Ultimate System
• CSIRO appraisal #198
• Australian Building Code Board National Certification 99/001.
• Australian Standard AS3660 series compliance.
• Building Codes of Australia compliance.

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5. SYSTEMS OVERVIEW

a) Perimeter Retreatment & Armoured Shield System

I. Termguard Perimeter Retreatment and Armoured Shield System is the most

cost efficient method of protecting your home.

II. The system utilises the concrete slab conforming to AS2870 to form part of the
total Termite Management System and the perimeter of the structure is
protected with the Termguard Perimeter System.

III. The Armoured Shields Collars are made of heavy duty UPVC that is chemical
and UV resistant and sufficiently flexible to absorb the mechanical stresses
resulted from ground and building movements.

IV. The Armoured Shields is installed once the moisture membrane and steel works
are placed into position.

V. The Armoured Shield is installed over the slab penetration firmly to sit tightly
on the moisture membrane and shields are solvent cement welded in place.

VI. The slab is then poured, and the shield is keyed into the concrete through the
second lip on the shield.

VII. The Perimeter of the structure is protected by the Perimeter Retreatment

System, which encircles the external perimeter of the home or building and has
charging points in central locations within lockable childproof traps.

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VIII. The perimeter pipe continues around the home or building and each section are
ended with a 20mm UPVC end cap with a distribution hole in its end.

IX. The perimeter pipe is installed the closest possible from the outer edge of the
slab or brickwork and is covered with a Permecover sleeve. The pipe cannot
exceed 100mm separation from the outer edge of the slab to the furthest part
of the pipe diameter. When protecting downpipes or other external service
penetrations ensure that the chemical emitter points do not exceed 100mm
from either side of the downpipes or external service penetrations, thus
ensuring more than adequate chemical application.

X. The Permecover assists with the even and concentrated distribution of the
termiticide and acts as a filter to prevent contaminants from entering the
system.

b) Perimeter & Penetration Retreatment System

I. The Termguard Perimeter and Penetration Retreatment System offers a

means of initial and re-application of the termiticide to the home or buildings
perimeter slab edge and all slab penetrations (e.g. plumbing, electrical) and
control / construction joints.

II. The Termguard System consists of a system of uPVC pipes. UPVC pipes are
extruded from a straight unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride compound.

III. A 40mm feeder manifold is placed either through or under the

footing/brickwork from the outside of the structure; this feeds pipes placed
either to slab penetrations and or construction/control joints.

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IV. Some types of construction i.e. Infill and Footing Slabs require a further pipe to
encircle the inside edge of the out most footing; this is also fed from the 40mm
feeder manifold or independently from a 20mm injection point.

V. If 6 or more penetrations can concentrated in a single feeding branch of green

pipe is recommended that they are feed independently by one 20mm injection
point.

VI. Once all service penetrations, plumbing and electrical pipes have been placed
into the prepared pad area the installation is carried out.

VII. Each and every slab penetration is protected by a 20mm drilled pipe loop
surrounding the penetration and interconnects with the 40mm feeder manifold
or interconnects with an independent 20mm injection point via 20mm green
undrilled pipes.

VIII. Running a perforated pipe with connection back to the main feeder manifold
also protects construction and control joints.

IX. On reactive soil sites classed (H or E) Permecover skirts must be tied around
each slab penetration to retain the termiticide in the case of soil subsidence.

X. The Permecover skirt withholds adequate levels of the termiticide to create an

impenetrable Termite Management System.

XI. Once the installation is completed the concrete workers install the plastic
membrane & steelworks and the slab is poured.

XII. The 40mm feeder manifold or 20mm feeder terminate within a childproof trap
aesthetically placed in the pathway, lawn area or garden bed of the structure.

XIII. The initial application and future re-application of the Termite Management
Agent is pumped into the System via injection points located in the childproof
traps eliminating any un-authorised contact with the injection points or the
termiticide.

XIV. The termiticide is distributed evenly to the critical areas via the simple network
of feed and distribution pipes.

XV. The Perimeter System encircles the external perimeter of the home or building
and has its injection points within the same childproof traps.

XVI. The perimeter pipe continues around the home or building and each section are
ended with a 20mm UPVC end cap with a distribution hole in its end.

XVII. The maximum length of 20mm perforated pipe is not to exceed 16mts in the
external and internal ring lines.

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XVIII.The perimeter pipe is installed as close as possible to the outer edge of the slab
(within 150mm of the outer edge of the slab or brickwork including the pipe)
and is covered with a Permecover sleeve.

XIX. The Permecover assists with the even distribution of the termiticide and acts as
a filter to prevent contaminates from entering the system.

c) Sub-Cavity & Penetration Retreatment System

I. The Sub-Cavity and Penetration Retreatment System utilises the same

components and installation procedures as the Perimeter & Penetrations
Retreatment System with one critical difference, the mortar to be used on the
first two courses of bricks must be Termortar® (as per Technical Assessment
316) or equivalent, which meet the physical properties of AS2870. Installer
must ensure documentation from brick layer for proof of such.

II. A 40mm feeder manifold or 20mm feeder is placed either through or under the
footing/brickwork from the outside of the structure; this feeds pipes placed
either to slab penetrations and or construction/control joints.

III. Some types of construction i.e. Infill and Footing Slabs require a further pipe to
encircle the inside edge of the outmost footing; this is also fed from the 40mm
feeder manifold or through an independent 20mm injection point.

IV. Once all the plumbing and electrical pipes have been placed into the prepared
pad area the installation is carried out.

V. Each and every slab penetration is protected and may interconnect with the
40mm feeder manifold via 20mm green undrilled pipe or is independently
protected through a 20mm green pipe and feeder.

VI. Running a perforated pipe with connection back to a 40mm main feeder
manifold also protects and control construction joints.
VII. Permecover skirts are tied around each slab penetration on reactive soil sites (H
& E) to retain the termiticide in the case of soil subsidence occurring.

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VIII. The permecover skirt with holds adequate levels of the termiticide to create an
impenetrable Termite Management System.

IX. Once the installation is completed the concrete workers install the plastic
membrane and steelworks and the slab is poured.

X. Once the slab is poured and cured the first two courses of external brickwork
are laid creating the below damp-course sub-cavity area.

XI. The minimum sub-cavity area required is 40mm wide and at least one brick
depth.

XII. The 20mm-drilled pipe with Permecover sleeve is then installed into this area
and packing sand is back filled around the pipe to 5cm below internal slab
height.

XIII. The packing sand (see soil specifications) is lightly compacted and covered with
the damp proof embossed black polyethylene membrane to entomb the
System.

XIV. This damp proof membrane is installed by the bricklayer in accordance with
section 3-3-4 of the Australian Building Code.

XV. The pumping point (20mm faucet adaptor and plug) is terminated within a
childproof wall mounted box, which is installed in place of a brick.

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XVI. The System can be initially treated and re-applied during the life of the
structure via the non-return value inside of the childproof wall box mounted in
the brickwork.

XVII. The System within the sub-cavity area eliminates the need for additional
Perimeter System.

d) The Ultimate System

I. The Termguard Ultimate System comprises of a full and complete under slab
network of pipes and a separate Perimeter System to enable total
replenishment of the termiticide throughout the life of the home or building.

II. The maximum area that any one System can cover is 200 square metres:
larger structures will require multiple Systems.

III. The under slab System is fed by a central 40mm manifold that branches off to
20mm perforated pipes that are evenly spaced under the slab.

IV. The maximum distance between lengths of drilled pipe is 900mm in non critical
areas and 200mm in critical areas where service penetrations are located.

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V. Internal footing and thickened beams are protected by diverting the pipes up
and down each footing and do not affect the placement of the moisture
membrane.

VI. The 40mm feeder manifold terminates within a childproof trap aesthetically
place in the pathway, lawn or garden bed of the structure.

VII. The initial application and re-application of the termiticide is pumped into the
System via the childproof trap eliminating any unauthorised contact with the
pumping points or the termiticides.

VIII. The Perimeter of the structure is protected by the Perimeter System, which
encircles the external perimeter of the home or building, and has its charging
points within a childproof trap.

IX. The perimeter pipes continue around the home or building and each section is
ended with 20mm UPVC end cap with distribution hole in its end.

X. The perimeter pipes are installed as close as possible from the edge of the slab
or brickwork (150mm maximum, including the pipe) and are covered with
Termguard permecover.

XI. The permecover assists with the controlled distribution of the termiticide and
acts as a filter to prevent contaminates from entering the System.

e) The Perimeter Retreatment System

I. The Perimeter System can be installed around existing homes with landscaping
paths and or pavers abutting the slab.

II. In the case of pavers they are removed two rows back from the walls edge, the
System is installed and the pavers re-laid.

III. This enables re-application without re-lifting the pavers or causing disruption to
garden beds with future treatments.

IV. Existing concrete paths can be saw cut at a minimum of 300mm from the outer
walls / footings edge.

V. The concrete is removed and the System can be installed, once the system is
installed either concrete or a paved boarder edge can be placed to cover the
system.

VI. In the case of a paved boarder the removal of the concrete will vary to
accommodate the size of the new paver.

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VII. The Perimeter Retreatment System encircles the external perimeter of the
home or building and has its charging points within a childproof trap, which
eliminates any unauthorised contact with the pumping points or the
termiticides.

VIII. The perimeter pipe continues around the home or building and each section is
ended with a 20mm UPVC end cap with its own distribution hole.

IX. The perimeter pipes are installed as close as possible from the edge of the slab
or brickwork (never more than 150mm separation) and are covered with a
Permecover sleeve.

X. The Permecover assists with the distribution of the termiticides and acts as a
filter to prevent contaminates form entering the system.

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6. UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION METHODS

a) Definitions

Articulated Masonry means masonry construction in which special provisions

have been made for movement by articulation.

Controlled Fill means material that has been placed and compacted in
layers with compaction equipment (such as a vibrating
plate) within a moisture range to a defined density
requirement

Finished Ground Level means the ground level adjacent to the footings upon the
completion of construction & landscaping.

Footing means construction that transfers the load from the

building to the foundation.

Footing Slab means a slab that is constructed with both the slab edge
and external masonry of the structure being supported
by a single footing.

Floating Slab means a slab that is constructed with the slab edge
placed upon an internal single leaf of masonry. The under
slab area is backfilled with compacted soil and the
external masonry of the structure being supported by the
same footing.

Mixed Construction means a building consisting of more than one form of

construction, particularly in double-storey buildings.

Monolithic Slab means a slab and footing combination that is constructed

in one or a tied footing & pad that is deemed to be
monolithic in its construction.

Rolled Fill means material placed in layers and compacted by

repeated rolling by an excavator.

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Single Leaf Masonry means outer walls constructed with a single thickness of
masonry unit.

Zero-Line Alignments means a building or structure that has one or more of its
outer walls constructed on the line of the boundary of the
property.

b) Site Classifications

I. Prior to any installation it is important to liaise with the client to establish the
soil type that the slab will be constructed on.

II. On reactive soil sites (H, or E) the import of soil is required to a minimum depth
of 50mm to enable the Termite Management agents' dispersion.

III. The sand/soil used for the system under the slab does not need to be washed
sand but must have a grading the following specification 95-100% passing
6.7mm and 0-10% passing 75 µm. The sieve sizes comply with AS 1152-1993
‘Specification for test sieves.’

IV. A minimum thickness of 150mm of sand/soil is required as part of the Termite

Management System.

c) General Definitions of Site Classes

CLASS FOUNDATION
A Most sand and rock sites with little or no ground movement
from moisture changes.
S Slightly reactive clay sites with only slight ground movement
from moisture changes.
M Moderately reactive clay or silt sites that can experience
moderate ground movement from moisture changes.
H Highly reactive clay sites that can experience high ground
movement from moisture changes.
E Extremely reactive clay sites that can experience extreme
ground movement from moisture changes.
A to P Filled sites
P Sites which include soft soils, such as soft clay or silt or loose
sands; landslip; mine subsidence; collapsing soils; soils
subject to erosion; reactive sites subject to abnormal
moisture conditions or sites which can not be classified
otherwise.

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d) Suitable Soil Types

Selections of photos of suitable soil types are available from the Termguard
Technical Manager upon request.

7. GLOSSARY OF TERMS

KEYWORD DESCRIPTION
Manifold The 40mm Diameter uPVC line that runs from
the outside of the structure that feeds the
internal 20mm drilled lines.

Crossover Fittings 20mm uPVC fittings shaped in a “+” which

directs the Termiticide into the Ring lines and
Penetration Loops through reducers.

Reducing Tee A fitting which joins to the manifold using a

40mm tee, the other two arms of the reducing
tee are 20mm to accept the drilled or un-drilled
pipes.
Reducers
Fit into the side arms of the Crossover Fittings,
and Tee’s reducing the 40mm fitting down to
the 20mm diameter of the Ring lines.
Un-drilled pipe
20mm uPVC pipe, which carries Termiticide
from the Manifold to all critical areas of the
sub-floor pad and perimeter. This pipe is not
perforated and is green in colour.
Elbows
90o and 45o fittings in uPVC of 40mm or
20mm, used to re-direct either the Manifold or
the internal lines.
Non Return Valve
A one-way valve fitted onto the injection point
end of any System. This is designed to ensure
fluid flow is in one direction only and eliminates
back flow. An arrow indicates direction of
flow.
Filler Point Connector

A 20mm or 40mm Male cam lock fitting used to

provide the connection between the treatment
Grid System hose and the Manifold.

20mm Drilled Pipe that services penetrations of

Child Proof Trap the slab.

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 Rigid plastic enclosures with an inset screw-
secured lid that is set into the ground or
pathway adjacent to the building. It houses
the injection connector for the Termguard
System.

NOTE: Only Termguard Licensees are issued

with the removal tool.

Permecover GeoFabric non-woven mat used as a filter for

the perimeter that withholds termiticide in the
area required.

Loops 20mm perforated pipe manufactured into a

loop to encircle each/all slab penetrations.

Penetration Box 20mm perforated pipe manufactured into a box

to encircle each/all slab penetrations.

Drilled uPVC Pipes All pipe work is labelled with applicable

information. Class 15 – Australian Standard
AS1477.2 or equivalent.
Fittings
Class 18 - Australian Standard AS1477.2 or
Glue equivalent.

High-pressure solvent cement approved by

Termguard and complying with - Australian
Standard 3879 or equivalent.

NOTE: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are included in the manual for all
products and termiticides used in the Termguard Systems.

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8. SLAB CONSTRUCTION TYPES

I. Differing slab construction methods vary from state to state and builder to
builder.

II. Some methods require additional components of the Termguard System to

create a complete Termite Management System.

a) Monolithic Slabs

I. A Monolithic Slab is one that has the concrete pour done in one. Footings,
thickening beams and the slab are all one or are deemed to be monolithic in
construction – tied footing & pad.

II. Monolithic slabs are the most common slab construction method used in
residential home construction.

III. Some types of construction, shown below - a slab / footing combination using Z
bars to tie the two together, are also classified as monolithic.

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IV. This type of construction is also recognized as monolithic when designing any of
the Termguard Systems.

b) Infill & Footing Slab Construction

An Infill or Footing Slab construction method is one that has the footings or
thickening beams poured separately to the slab.

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 9. CONSTRUCTION JOINTS

I. All construction and control joints must be protected on any type of

construction.

II. The placement of a construction or control joint allows for the structure to
move preventing damaging cracks.

III. The type of joint does not eliminate the requirement for protection.

IV. Construction and control joints are protected using the Termguard Systems.

a) Keyed Joint

b) Dowel Joints

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d) Formed Groove Joint

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10. PIPE LOCATION AND PLACEMENT FOR ALL SYSTEMS

a) Placement of 20mm Drilled Pipes Underslab

I. When installing Termguard Systems the correct placement of the 20mm

drilled pipes is essential for the System to work.

II. The requirement for pipes placed under the slab is different from the placement
of the Perimeter System.

III. The 20mm drilled pipes that are placed under the slab must be installed with at
least 80% of the pipe below the finished pad level and the holes in the pipe
must be facing upwards.

b) Placement of 20mm Drilled Perimeter Lines

I. The Perimeter System is installed below the finished ground level and with a
Permecover sleeve.

II. The lines are placed approximately 50mm below the finished ground level and
must be within 75mm from the edge of the footing or brickwork.

III. The holes in the 20mm drilled line must also be facing upwards for the System
to deliver an equal dispersion of termiticide.

IV. The soil placed over the System must be re-compacted after installation.

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c) Placement of 20mm Green Undrilled Pipe and 40mm Manifolds

I. All green undrilled pipe and 40mm manifold lines must be fully recessed into
the soil to prevent them from cracking the concrete slab during the curing of
the concrete.

II. There is no specific depth that is required with the 20mm undrilled green line or
the 40mm manifold line other than they must be installed below finished
ground level.

III. All lines that pass through a footing or thickening beam must be wrapped with
lagging and plumbing tape to prevent the line from affecting the slab during
curing.

IV. In most cases the lines used underslab are diverted up and down all internal
footing and thickening beams and do not pass through them.

V. Manifold lines commonly run through footing/thickening beams and therefore

require lagging.

Permecover is not lagging.

I. Lagging material is required to allow a minimum 3mm of movement.

II. Carpet underlay pad or black foam as used in the plumbing industry must be
wrapped around the pipes and taped into position.

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III. Leave stripes without tape to allow termiticide solution to wet the carpet
underlay pad or black foam

Lagged Manifold

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11. GLUEING

I. The solvent cement used by Termguard is a specially formulated adhesive that

eliminates the requirements of priming the components.

II. It is important that that all joints are cleaned from foreign matter, dust or
grease prior to being glued.

III. Apply the green glue to the outside surface of the pipe and the inside of the
component being joined.

IV. Immediately push and rotate the components together.

V. Hold the joint for 5 seconds to ensure the correct joint.

VI. Remember to check for alignment of the holes to the top of the pipe – each and
every time a joint is made.

VII. After the components have been glued the solvent cement welds the
components together.

VIII. Always follow the manufacturer directions for use and safe handling.

IX. Only solvent cement supplied by Termguard is authorized for use.

X. Close container after use and store in a cool dry place.

XI. Keep away from children

XII. Harmful if swallowed

XIII. Extremely flammable

XIV. Use in well ventilated areas

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12. QUOTING

a) Perimeter & Armoured Shield System

I. Obtain a copy of the plan from the builder showing floor plans, foundations and
elevations.

II. Count all penetrations including plumbing, electrical and phone etc. This will
determine the number of Shields required.

III. Calculate the total linear meters around the structure for the Perimeter System
allowing 20mm 90 or 20mm 45 elbows for the corners – maximum length of a
run not to exceed 16mts. This will determine also the amount of permecover
required.

IV. Divide the total length of the perimeter by 4mts. to determine the number of
20mm drilled pipe lengths required.

V. All components for the pipe and injection point/s including non-return valves
and childproof traps must be calculated into the final equation.

b) Perimeter & Penetration Retreatment System

I. Obtain a copy of the plan from the builder showing floor plans, foundations and
elevations.

II. Count all penetrations including plumbing, electrical and phone etc.

III. This will determine the number of penetration Loops or Boxes required.

IV. The most economical position for your manifold is closest to the greatest
number of slab penetrations, but remember to place the childproof trap in an
aesthetically pleasing position that enables you access for reapplication of the
termiticide.

V. Each 20mm undrilled green line connected to the 40mm manifold can service 4
penetration boxes or 8 penetration loops.

VI. The number of slab penetrations and connections to the manifold will determine
the length of the 40mm manifold.

VII. Once the manifold has been located into position it is possible to determine the
length of green undrilled pipe and the number of fittings required to protect the
slab penetration points.

VIII. All components for the injection point/s including non-return valves and
childproof traps must be calculated into the final equation.

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IX. Calculate the total linear meters around the structure for the Perimeter System
allowing 20mm 90 or 20mm 45 elbows for the corners – maximum length of a
run not to exceed 16mts.

X. Divide the total length of the perimeter by 4mts. to determine the number of
20mm drilled pipe lengths required.

c) Sub-cavity & Penetration Retreatment System

I. Obtain a copy of the plan from the builder showing floor plans, foundations and
elevations.

II. Count all penetrations including plumbing, electrical and phone etc.

III. This will determine the number of penetration Loops or Boxes required.

IV. The most economical position for your manifold is closest to the greatest
number of slab penetrations, but remember to place the childproof trap in an
aesthetically pleasing position that enables you access for reapplication of the
termiticide.

V. Each 20mm undrilled green line connected to the 40mm manifold can service 4
penetration boxes or 8 penetration loops.

VI. The number of slab penetrations and connections to the manifold will determine
the length of the 40mm manifold.

VII. Once the manifold has been located into position it is possible to determine the
length of green undrilled pipe and the number of fittings required to protect the
slab penetration points.

VIII. All components for the injection point/s including non-return valves and
childproof traps must be calculated into the final equation.

IX. Calculate the total linear meters around the structure for the Perimeter System
that will be accommodated in between brick walls allowing 20mm 90 or 20mm
45 elbows for the corners – maximum length of a run not to exceed 16mts.

X. Divide the total length of the perimeter by 4mts. to determine the number of
20mm drilled pipe lengths required.

d) Ultimate System

I. Obtain a copy of the plan from the builder showing floor plans, foundations and
elevations.

II. Calculate the total area of the structure as 200 m2 is the greatest area for any

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 one System installation. The maximum length of a 20mm perforated pipe run is
not to exceed 16mts in the external perimeter or 18mts in the internal ring line
(in case the latter is required).

III. Remember that the 20mm drilled lateral pipes each side of the manifold cannot
exceed the length of the manifold; this will assist in the placement of the
manifold and the actual design of the System.

IV. Measure the total length of the 40mm manifold and divide it by 4mts to
determine the number of lengths of 40mm manifold pipe required.

V. Divide the total manifold length by the required spacing between 400mm >
900mm and then add 1, this will determine the number of reducing tees and
40mm tees required to construct the manifold.

VI. The last reducing tee is connected to the manifold using a 90 elbow rather
than a 40mm tee.

VII. From the reducing tees each side requires 20mm drilled lines to run out to the
outmost footings edge.

VIII. All internal footings and thickening beams must have the 20mm drilled lines
run up and down using 20mm 90 or 20mm 45 elbows.

IX. Where the 20mm drilled line is terminated within 51mm of the outmost footing
edge you require a 20mm drilled end cap.

X. Divide the total length of the internal drilled line by 4mts to determine the
number of 20mm drilled pipe lengths required for the underslab component.

XI. The manifold, when crossing internal footings or thickening beams is not
required to be stepped down through the footings, but the line must be lagged
with builders foam or carpet underlay.

XII. All components for the injection point/s including non-return valves and
childproof traps must be calculated into the final equation.

XIII. Calculate the total length of the perimeter around the structure for the
Perimeter System allowing 20mm 90 or 20mm 45 elbows for the corners.

XIV. Divide the total length of the perimeter by 4mts to determine the number of
20mm drilled pipe lengths required.

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e) Perimeter Retreatment System

I. Obtain a copy of the plan from the builder showing floor plans, foundations and
elevations.

II. Calculate the total linear meters around the structure for the Perimeter System
allowing 20mm 90 or 20mm 45 elbows for the corners – maximum length of a
run not to exceed 16mts. This will determine also the amount of permecover
required.

III. Divide the total length of the perimeter by 4mts. to determine the number of
20mm drilled pipe lengths required.

IV. All components for the pipe and injection point/s including non-return valves
and childproof traps must be calculated into the final equation.

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13. PERIMETER RETREATMENT AND ARMOURED SHIELDS SYSTEMS

a) Installation

I. The Termguard Armoured Shields have been developed to meet the needs of
the housing industry for more cost-effective solutions to the provision of long-
term environmental friendly Termite Management.

II. Termguard have now combined the merits of their Perimeter Retreatment
System with the CSIRO tested UPVC Armoured Shield for penetration
protection.

III. The Armoured Shield Collars have been developed to overcome the
shortcomings of other physical systems currently available on the market.

IV. Although the commonly used physical barriers are sound products in
themselves, they suffer from installation problems.

V. The Termguard armoured shields, however, are sturdy and can be installed
without any re-visits to the site, requiring simple installation with a strong
solvent-cement welded bond between the slab penetration and the shield.

VI. Once in place, the shield is not susceptible to damage from consequent
concrete pouring, providing an impenetrable barrier to termites.

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VII. The Armoured Shields meet the deemed to satisfy conditions of the BCA and
comply with Australian Standard 3660.1.

VIII. The combination of the Termguard Perimeter Retreatment System and the
Armoured Shields provide a cost-effective environmental acceptable solution for
today’s housing industry needs.

IX. The Armoured Shields are manufactured of heavy duty UPVC that is chemical
and UV resistant and sufficiently flexible to absorb the mechanical stresses
resulting from ground and building movements.

X. The Armoured Shields are available in various sizes including 100mm, 80mm,
65mm, 50mm and 40mm.

XI. Slab Penetrations that differ from these sizes or are not PVC must be protected
by the Reticulated Penetration Retreatment System.

XII. The Armoured Shields are designed so as to fit snugly over the PVC plumbing
penetrations.

XIII. They are solvent cement welded to the penetration to create an impenetrable
barrier.

XIV. The slab is then poured and the shield and concrete are keyed together via the
second lip.

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XV. REMEMBER! The Armoured Shields provide a simple method of ensuring
consistent protection to penetrations every time.

XVI. The barrier is easy to install and enables Termguard to standardise

penetration protection independent of the installer and the follow-up trades.

XVII. The Armoured Shield has been designed with a tapered annulus to fit over the
moisture membrane taped onto the plumbing pipe.

XVIII.The Armoured Shield is installed on top of the moisture membrane and the
second ring keys into the bottom of the concrete slab.

XIX. The Armoured Shields are confidently expected to provide protection for the
service life of the plumbing installations and building, as the Shield is an
extension of the plumbing system itself.

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b) Requirements for Installing Armoured Shields on Waffle Pods

I. When Armoured Shields are being installed on Waffle Pod slab construction you
are required to ensure that the Armoured Shields are placed so as they will be
encased within the concrete and not under a pod.

II. Where Plumbing Penetration does intrude through the Pod, the Armoured
Shield is to be installed over the penetration to sit firmly and directly on top of
the waffle pod.

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III. Where the slab penetration does not pass through a pod you must ensure that
the Armoured Shield is pushed firmly down on top of the moisture membrane.

IV. On some occasions you may also find that the slab penetration only partly
passes through the pod, in these instances you are required to cut the pod to
allow the Armoured Shield to be installed and pressed down to the moisture
membrane.

V. An Armoured Shield installed under a pod will not prevent termite

access.

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c) Installation procedures

Termguard Armoured Shields

I. Once the moisture membrane and the steel works have been installed the
Armoured Shields are ready for placement.

II. Select the correct size Armoured Shield for the penetration you are protecting.

III. The steel reinforcing needs to be cut back from the service penetration to allow
for the Armoured Shield to be pushed down firmly to the moisture membrane.

IV. This will require 60mm clearance from the service penetration to the steelwork.
(Large bolt cutters are required for this.)

V. Ensure care is taken when placing the Armoured Shields, as the cut edges of
the steelworks are extremely sharp.

VI. When gluing the Armoured Shield do not delay as the solvent cement should
not be left any longer than 30 seconds should before positioning the Armoured
Shield.

VII. If for some reason the solvent cement is applied and left for more than 30
seconds before placing the Shield you will need to re-apply the solvent cement
before continuing with the installation.

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VIII. Other trades especially plumbers and electricians must ensure elbows or bell
ends on the slab penetrations (pipes) do not penetrate above the moisture
membrane.

IX. The incorrect placement of the service penetration leaving the elbow proud of
the ground eliminates the Armoured Shield being placed firmly on to the
moisture membrane.

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d) Gluing the Armoured Shield into Position

I. Ensure that the surface of the slab penetration is clean and dry.

II. Push the shield down approximately 100mm from the moisture membrane.

III. Apply solvent cement to the service penetration and push down firmly on the
Armoured Shield until it comes in contact with the moisture membrane,
ensuring the glue is visible above the joint.

IV. Slightly twisting the shield whilst pushing it down this will ensure the best joint.

V. Remember: You must visibly see the Termguard glue above the Armoured
Shield on the service penetration after installation.

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e) Replacing Caps / Tape on top of service Penetration

I. When installing the Armoured Shields you will have to remove the caps or
plumbers tape from the top of the pipe.

II. PVC caps or plumbers tape is affixed to the top of all slab penetrations to stop
foreign matter from getting into the service penetration during construction.

III. At completion of your installation you must refit the caps or replace the tape.

IV. Once you have completed the installation of the Armoured Shields methodically
check the site to ensure that no service penetrations have been missed.

f) Non Typical Service Penetrations

I. In some circumstances odd shape or non-UPVC components are used to carry

service penetrations through the concrete slab.

II. These penetrations cannot be protected using the Armoured Shield. In these
cases you will need to install a single reticulated penetration loop / box to
protect the service penetration.

III. This will need to be fed with a 20mm green pipe which has its own pumping
point housed within the ground or wall mounted childproof trap placed outside
the structure.

IV. Where a structure that is being protected using the Armoured Shields has a
control joint / construction joint the combination of reticulated chemical
system and physical system is required. (See Perimeter & Penetration
Retreatment system requirements for construction and control joints).

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V. The Armoured Shields is the underslab component of the Termguard
Armoured Shield and Perimeter System.

VI. Please see section on Termguard Perimeter System for installation

requirements.

14. PERIMETER & PENETRATIONS RETREATMENT SYSTEM

I. Termguard Perimeter & Penetrations Retreatment System was designed to

meet the needs of enabling initial and re-application of the termiticide to the
critical areas under the slab and to the perimeter throughout the life of the
structure.

II. The concrete slab constructed in accordance with Australian Standards AS2870
& or AS3600 combined with the Perimeter and Penetrations Retreatment
System creates a total Underslab Termite Management System (currently not
an accepted practice in the USA).

Visual of a Perimeter and Penetration Retreatment System for an Infill &

Footing Slab

a) Installation Requirements

Prior to any installation it is important to liaise with the client to establish the soil
type that the slab will be constructed on.

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For stable soil sites as listed within Australian Standard AS 2870 & AS 3600 (A, S, M)
or USA equivalent, provide an adequate soil matrix for the termiticides dispersion.

On reactive soil sites (H, or E) the import of soil is required to a minimum depth of
50mm for the termiticide to adequately disperse into the soil matrix. (See soil
specifications requirements & Suitable Soils).

I. The Penetration Retreatment system prevents termite entry to areas via the
service penetrations through the slab.

II. According to each market, sometimes is mandatory to offer this system with
a full underslab hand spray, especially where termite activity is noted within
the site or where tree roots are present within the prepared pad area. Check
the local body regulator.

III. The Perimeter and Penetration Retreatment System has been Nationally
Certified in Australia through the Australian Building Codes Certification
Scheme.

IV. Termguard was issued with Certificates 97 / 001 in November 1997 and
was re-validated with Certificate 99/001 in November 1999 and Certificate
2001/002 in 2001.

b) Installation Procedures

I. Once all the plumbing and electrical service penetrations have been placed into
the prepared pad area the installation can be carried out.

II. A 40mm feeder manifold or a 20mm feeder line is placed either through or
under the footing / brickwork from the outside of the structure, this feeds lines
placed either to service penetrations and or construction/control joints.

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III. When selecting the position of the manifold line take into consideration the
proximity of the service penetrations that require protection.

IV. Place the manifold or the 20mm feeder line in a position closest to the greatest
number of service penetrations.
V. Remember when placing the manifold or any feeder line to take into account
that the childproof trap will need to be in a serviceable and accessible area.

c) Penetration Box / Loop Requirements

I. Once your manifold or feeder line has been placed into position count the
number of service penetrations that you are protecting.

II. Each green undrilled line that feeds from the manifold can service various
numbers of service penetration designs.

III. You can use either eight Termguard Loops or four Penetration Boxes per green
undrilled line connected to a 40mm manifold.

IV. It is recommended that if six or more service penetrations can be protected by

one branch of green pipe accommodate a 20mm independent feed line.

V. Examples are shown in the following diagram, which will determine the number
of connection points required off of the manifold.

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 Loops:

VI. When constructing a large penetration box or branch to protect multiple

penetrations each 20mm undrilled green line can service up to 16mts of 20mm
drilled line to create the required accommodation of a system.

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VII. When installing the penetration loops or boxes you are required to recess all
pipes into the prepared pad surface.

VIII. The pipes must not be placed on top of the prepared pad.

IX. A trench approximately 25mm x 25mm needs to be excavated to accommodate

the pipe work.

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X. When installing the Penetration protection Termguard loop or box on soil type
classed as reactive. (H, & E)

XI. It is required that each service penetration has a sleeve / skirt of Permecover
taped with duct tape around the base of the penetration abutting the soil and
the loop or penetration box also have Permecover fitted as a sleeve.

XII. Ensure that the tape or Permecover does not rise any further than 70mm up
any service penetration from the prepared pad level.

XII. Continue joining the undrilled green line from the Penetration boxes or loops
back to the 40mm manifold.

XIII. Depending upon how many service penetrations or the type of box or loop
configuration used to protect the services will determine the number of
connections to the manifold required.

XIV. Remember that the different penetration protection loops and boxes enable
different numbers of penetrations that can be protected off a single green un-drilled
line.

d) Slab Construction Types

I. Differing slab construction methods vary from state to state and builder to
builder.

II. Infill and footing slab construction methods require additional components i.e.
internal edges protection.

e) Requirements for Monolithic Slabs

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III. A Monolithic Slab is one that has the concrete pour done in one with footings,
thickening beams and the slab poured in one or incorporates the use of Z bars
into a tied footing and pad design.

IV. Monolithic slab construction requires all service penetrations to be protected via
a penetration retreatment loop or box system.

V. These can be made to suit any type of service penetration or block out.

VI. Once all the penetrations boxes or loops have been installed the green undrilled
pipe is connected to the 40mm manifold line, which runs either under or
through the footing to the outside of the slab.

VII. The external Perimeter System is installed at a later stage of construction.

f) Requirements for Infill & Footing Slabs

VIII. An Infill or Footing Slab construction method is one that has the footings or
thickening beams poured separately to the slab and is not deemed to be
monolithic.

IX. Infill and Footing slabs require all the service penetrations to be protected via a
penetration retreatment loop or box system.

X. These can be made to suit any type of service penetration or block out.

XI. Once all the penetrations boxes or loops have been installed the green undrilled
line is connected to the 40mm manifold.

XII. Additional to the penetrations boxes or loops the 20mm drilled lines need to be
run from their own connection point/s from the manifold to protect the
construction joint created by the connection of the slab and the footing.

XIII. The 20mm drilled pipe must be placed the closest possible from the internal
footings edge in a maximum range of 100mm distance including the pipe.

XIV. The maximum distance the 20mm drilled pipe can protect is 16mts in the
external perimeter or internal ring line from the manifold connection.

XV. The green undrilled line is not included when calculating the length of the
System, but each loop or box is. Each loop accounts for one linear metre and
each box for two linear metres.

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XVI. The pipe for the internal ring line will follow the internal edge of the prepared
pad area changing direction using 90 and 45 20mm elbows.

XVII. At the end of each 20mm drilled line a drilled end cap is glued into place.

XVIII.The maximum gap between the ends of the 20mm drilled line runs is to be no
greater than 50mm.

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XIX. The size of the structure will determine the number of connection points from
the manifold that is required.

XX. Further connection points from the manifold can be added to feed a green
undrilled line to service an additional 16mts of 20mm drilled line.

XXI. Where a drilled line run is fed from a 20mm undrilled line the green undrilled
lines are required to be fed to the middle of the 20mm drilled pipe rather than
from the end.

XXII. This will provide a more consistent distribution of the termiticide.

XXIII.Where internal footings need to be crossed the 20mm drilled line may either be
diverted down across and back up to the prepared pad surface or can be placed
across the footing or beam and lagged with minimum of 6mm foam and duct
tape.
XXIV. The lagging allows for differential soil movement without affecting the pipe
work.

XXV. Once the installation is completed the plastic membrane is placed and the
steelworks are installed. The slab is then ready for concrete.

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XXVI. The initial application and re-application of the termiticide is injected into the
System via the injection point/s located within the childproof trap eliminating
any un-authorized contact with the pumping points or the termiticide.

XXVII. The termiticide is distributed evenly to the critical areas via the simple
network of feed and distribution pipes.

g) Construction and control joint protection

I. All construction and control joints must be protected via a reticulated

termiticide delivery system.

h) Construction / Control Joint Installation Requirements

I. The required lineal metres of construction or control joints will determine the
most economical method for protection.

II. A simple construction joint less than 16mts could be serviced using a 20mm
green line fed from the outside of the structure and running the full length of
the joint. This would require an independent injection point.

III. This would not require Permecover, as the moisture membrane will be placed
over the System.
i) Construction / Control Joint System Placement

IV. If numerous Systems are required it may be more economical to feed them
from a 40mm manifold injection point.

V. Construction and control joints are shown on the plan for the structure and to
ensure that correct placement of the System it is advised that you get the
builder to mark them out prior to installation.

VI. Additional undrilled green feed lines can be constructed off the 40mm manifold
to service a maximum of 16mts of drilled line per 20mm undrilled green line.

VII. When feeding a 16mts run of drilled line from a 20mm undrilled green line it is
recommended to feed to the middle of the drilled line run using a tee rather
than from the end of the line.

VIII. This will give a more consistent delivery of the termiticide.

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IX. Even though the Australian Standard recognizes that some dowel joints as
monolithic joints, Termguard still requires them to be protected.

X. All construction/control joints allow for movement preventing the slab from
cracking in an uncontrolled manner.

XI. Where the two slabs meet you are required to place a single 20mm drilled line
directly under the proposed construction joint area.

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XII. Where a common footing supports the two slabs, you are required to protect
both sides of the footing.

XIII. On commercial sites it is not uncommon to find multiple construction joints that
are either formed as part of the slab or saw cut at completion of the slab and
these must also be protected.
XIV. Prior to applying termiticide to the system below any type of control joint, the
joint must be filled with waterproof sealant. I.e. (silicon)

j) Summary of Installation Rules

Penetration and Perimeter Retreatment System

1. Use 40mm short manifold to feed internal ring lines and/or loops and/or boxes.
2. Maximum 16mts to external and internal lines – 20mm perforated pipe from
injection point.
3. Install pipe within 75mm of slab edge or footings.
4. Penetration loops - maximum 8 fed from the manifold per green line and or;
5. Penetration boxes - maximum 4 fed from the manifold per green line.
6. Perforated 20mm pipe for the external perimeter must be covered with
Permecover.
7. 40mm non-return valve must be fitted at all times when using a 40mm
manifold.
8. Application Rate – 5 litres per linear meter or as specified on label.
9. Flush the System at 8% by volume with clean water.

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15. SUB CAVITY SYSTEM

I. Specific construction criteria are required for the installation of the Sub -Cavity
Reticulated System.

II. The following steps outline the requirements and procedures that must be
followed.

III. The Sub-Cavity System can be installed on all types of construction (Infill,
Footing Slab, Monolithic and Suspended construction.)

IV. The Sub-Cavity System also offers a means of chemically preventing termite
access via Zero Line Alignments and Retaining Walls.

a) Sub Cavity System Installation Requirements

I. The Sub-Cavity System is installed during the construction of the external wall,
beneath the Damp Proof Course (DPC) moisture barrier; within the sub-cavity
area of the wall below what is commonly known as the wall cavity.

b) Sub-Cavity Installation Procedures

I. The mortar to be used on the first two courses of bricks must be either
Termortar® (as per Technical Assessment 316) or equivalent, which meet the
physical properties of AS2870. Installer must ensure documentation from brick
layer to proof of such. The sub-cavity area is cleaned out removing any dags of
cement mortar and foreign matter.

II. The placement of the soil / packing sand (sieve size per AS1152-1993) is
lightly compacted into the sub cavity to a minimum depth of 35 mm.

III. Determine the placement of the wall mounted child proof wall trap ensuring
that the most aesthetically pleasing position is chosen with the ease of re-
application also taken into account, considering both access and the systems
length of 16 lineal meters each way of the 20mm drilled pipe.

IV. The Termguard 20 mm drilled pipe with the Permecover sleeve is installed on
the already placed soil/packing sand within the sub cavity.

V. The perforations in the 20 mm drilled pipe must face upwards and to a

maximum distance of 16 lineal meters clockwise and anti clockwise from the
wall mounted childproof wall box.

VI. Once the pipes are laid into the void vertically rise the green undrilled pipe up
one brick course and elbow 90* outward towards the external face brickwork/
masonry locating the pumping ends within the childproof wall box.

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VII. Using Damp Course Poly Flashing crosscut holes to accommodate the riser
and seal with duct tape and a plastic electrical tie.

VIII. Leave 2 metres of Damp course poly flashing rolled up on either side of the
risers for the bricklayer to place as per Part 3.3.4- of the Building Code of
Australia (Weather Proofing of Masonry)

IX. Place the remaining 30mm of the soil / packing sand over the 20mm drilled
pipe with Permecover sleeve and lightly compact.

X. The bricklayer can now proceed with the laying of the bricks containing the
reticulated system within the sub cavity below the wall cavity and damp course.

XI. Coordinate with the bricklayer to ensure that damp course mortar is used below
the damp course Poly flashing and the flashing is overlapped to seal off the sub
cavity from the wall cavity.

XII. Damp course mortar must be used to ensure the containment of the termite
barrier within the sub cavity.

XIII. The mortar to be used below the level of the damp-proof course for the sub-
cavity system is to be termite resistant. This is to prevent concealed access by
subterranean termites via the mortar. Mortar may be either:

1. Equivalent to the termite resistance of the deemed to satisfy materials

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 specified in AS 3660.1 – 2000. A concrete slab in accordance with AS
2870-1996 is deemed termite resistant. Mortar mixes outlined in AS
3700-2001 for use below a damp-proof course are to be Class M3 or M4
mortars. A mortar that achieves the same properties as concrete in
accordance with AS2870 and is of the appropriate class may be used; or
2. A proprietary mortar that has been demonstrated as being termite
resistant and also suitable for use below the damp-proof course may be
used.
3. The mortar used as part of the sub-cavity system is to form part of the
design of the masonry wall.

XIV. Where full-length windows and doors are installed on top of the concrete slab, a
600mm wide damp course poly flashing is required.

XV. Lay the 600mm damp course poly flashing 100mm into the sub cavity and flush
with the slab edge and secure it in place by parging the poly damp course to
the slab. Parging material used to as per AS 3660.1 – 2000 6.3.2, Parging
Material.
XVI. Fold damp course poly flashing where the door or windowsill plate is situated to
the width of the door or window and over the sub cavity to the outside course
of bricks.

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XVII. Leaving adequate overlap each side to allow the bricklayer to step the damp
course poly flashing up 2 courses of the internal bricks and to then continue the
normal flashing procedure.

XVIII.The Sub-Cavity system is an extremely useful method for zero-line alignments

and for Split-level construction.

XIX. The Sub-Cavity System can be installed in conjunction with any of the
Termguard underslab systems.

XX. The Termguard Sub-Cavity System will not prevent termites from accessing
the structure if the termite’s bridge the area protected. More frequent
inspections may need to be carried out to maintain that this does not occur.

XXI. It is general practice that any other cavity penetrations such as Telecom or
electrical conduits that enter the building do so above the DPC. However, if
they were below the DPC they would be treated as per the Termguard rises.

Note: Finished Ground Level will be as per BCA 2006 3.2.2.3.

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16. ULTIMATE SYSTEM

I. The Termguard Ultimate System offers the ability of reapplication of the

termiticide to all areas of the underslab.

II. The System doesn’t rely on the concrete slab to form any part of the Termite
Management System but must have Termguard UPVC Armoured Shields placed
on all and any surface penetrations.

III. The Ultimate System is the Termguard Premium product.

a) Ultimate System Installation Requirements

I. Prior to any installation it is important to liaise with the client to establish the
soil type that the slab will be constructed on.

II. For stable soil sites as listed within Australian Standard AS 2870 & AS 3600 (A,
S, M) or equivalent provide an adequate soil matrix for the Termite
Management agents dispersion.

III. On reactive soil sites (H, or E) the import of soil is required to a minimum depth
of 50mm for the Termite Management agents' matrix.

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IV. To prepare for the installation of an Ultimate System you will need a copy of
the footings & floor plan with measurements from the builder.

V. From these plans you will be able to design the most efficient and economical
system. In most cases the design of the layout is worked out on arrival at the
site.

VI. The following requirements must be taken into account when designing the
System.

VII. The maximum area that any one Ultimate System can protect is 200 m2 . This
enables the System to deliver the termiticide with minimal variation.

VIII. These Systems can be designed to cover the required areas and don’t need to
be equal in size.

IX. It is important that all areas of the proposed structure be taken into account
when designing the layout.

X. Carports, retaining walls, verandas, pathways and garages under the main roof
are all part of the estimating equation and must be taken into account when
designing the Ultimate Termite Management System.

XI. Once you have calculated the size of the structure that you are designing and
the number of Systems required you can design the placement of your
manifolds.

XII. You must remember that the 20mm drilled lateral lines on each side of the
manifold cannot exceed the length of the manifold, which means that the
length of the 20mm drilled lines will determine the placement of your manifold.

XIII. The spacing between the 20mm drilled laterals can be altered along the
manifold to be between 200mm Minimum and 900mm Maximum to
accommodate the site requirements.

b) Ultimate System Installation Procedures

I. 900mm is the predominant dimension for the spacing between laterals and the
200mm dimensions are used where the critical areas are located e.g. plumbing
penetrations to be covered.

II. Extensive plumbing in an area would usually be seen on commercial sites

where toilet blocks/amenities and/or plumbing penetrations are grouped
together. All and any penetrations on any installation require the application of
Termguard UPVC Armoured Shields.

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III. 10mts of manifold divided by the 400mm spacing between the 20mm drilled
laterals requires 11 reducing tees off of the 10mts manifold.

IV. When calculating the total amount of manifold you will need to remember to
allow for enough line to bring your systems injection points to the external
perimeter of the structure.

V. Divide the length of the total manifold by 4mts to establish the number of 4mts
lengths of 40mm main manifold line required.

VI. Remember to assist with manifold placement it is important that the length of a
20mm drilled lateral line cannot exceed the length of the manifold.

VII. To determine the quantity of reducing tees required calculate the placement of
the first reducing tee and the last to be a maximum of 100mm from the
internal edges of the footing trenches.

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VIII. Divide the distance between the first reducing tee and the last reducing tee by
the required spacing.

IX. This will provide you with the spacing for the 40mm tees between 400mm and
900mm.

X. The 40mm manifold line is cut into sections that will enable the components to
be glued together to create the manifold feeder line.

XI. From each reducing tee there will be two 20mm drilled lateral lines glued into
position and run at right angles to the manifold.

XII. The ends of the 20mm drilled laterals require the drilled end cap to be within
50mm of the inside edge of the footing.

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c) Placement of lines through Internal Footings/Thickening Beams

I. When the 20mm drilled lateral encounters an internal footing or thickening

beam the line will require 4 x 20mm 90 or 45 elbows to enable the line to be
diverted down across and back up the footing beam.

II. The depth of the footings will determine the extra 20mm drilled line required
for this.

III. When diverting the line through the footing continue to use 20mm drilled line.

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IV. The lines that divert down and across the bottom of the footing must be
rebated into the sidewall to ensure that they do not intrude into the footing
area itself.

V. This can be done using a piece of 40mm line, pushing it down the side to create
a rebate for the 20mm drilled line.

VI. With the last reducing tee at the end of the manifold the connection to the
manifold uses a 90 40mm elbow instead of a 40mm tee.

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I. The components required to bring the manifold into the childproof trap from the
underslab area are:
90o x 40mm Elbow
40mm Line
40mm Faucet Adaptor
40mm Non-Return Valve
40mm Threaded Plug.

II. Once you have completed making the manifold and joining all of the 20mm
drilled laterals you are ready to complete the connections for the injection
point.

III. You will need to dig through the outside footing line in order to lay the manifold
extension that feeds from the childproof trap.

IV. You will need to dig approximately 40cm out from the footing edge to enable
the placement of the childproof trap.

V. Remember to allow for the Child Proof Trap to be located in an easily accessible
and aesthetically pleasing position.

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VI. At completion of constructing the manifold the trenches to accommodate the
line work will be required to recess the System into the ground.

VII. Your Systems manifold can be placed into the trenches and each of the 20mm
drilled lines must also be recessed into the soil leaving the holes in the 20mm
drilled line level with the finished pad surface.

VIII. At completion of the placement of all of the lines into their trench, level off all
the pad surfaces and compact the soil around the manifold using care.

e) Recessing pipe work into finished pad level

Manifold completed with

pumping point installed
prior to making the last
glued joint

Trenches dug for placement

of the 20mm drilled laterals
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 System installed and pad
surface cleaned off and re
levelled.

f) Summary of Installation Rules

Ultimate System

1. 200 m2 maximum.
2. Laterals between 40cm & 90cm of separation.
3. Laterals can’t exceed the length of manifold on either side.
4. First & last lateral to be installed no more than 100mm from footings.
5. End caps to be within 50mm of footings.
6. 40mm non-return valve must be fitted at all times.
7. Application Rate – 5lts per linear meter or as specified on label.
8. Flush system at 8% by volume with clean water

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17) SYSTEMS INJECTION POINTS

I. All Termguard injection point assemblies are located outside the structure
either in the wall, garden bed or adjoining pathway.

II. The Systems injection points are housed within a ground or wall mounted Child
Proof Trap in an accessible and aesthetically pleasing position.

a) Non-Return Valves

I. All Termguard Systems require non-return valves to be fitted.

II. If Systems are found to not have non-return valves fitted, warranties will be
void and a breach of your Termguard License agreement will be initiated.

III. The non-use of non-return valves also eliminates compliance with the relevant
ABCB Certificate of Conformity.

IV. The Non-Return Valves can be installed in the horizontal or vertical position and
are a threaded fitting that does not require gluing.

V. The Non-Return Valve cannot be installed or set into concrete and must not be
glued.

NOTE: The arrow on the Non-Return Valve must point in the direction of the
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 Exploded 20mm injection point

b) Perimeter Retreatment System

I. With Perimeter Retreatment Systems the non-return valves are usually housed
within the same childproof trap as the underslab System.

II. These also can be placed in the horizontal or vertical positions to suit individual
site requirements.

III. The injection points for a 20mm Perimeter System requires the following
components:
• 90o x 20mm Elbows
• 20mm Faucet Adaptors
• 20mm Non Return Valve
• 20mm Threaded Plug

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Child proof trap

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18. HOT WATER SYSTEMS/AIR CONDITIONERS

Where the Perimeter Systems installation is obstructed by a hot water system or split
system air-conditioning unit, you will need to dig the soil from both sides, and using a
length of pipe, push through a tunnel for the 20mm drilled Perimeter System to be
placed.

Prior to pushing the 20mm -drilled pipe through the tunnel place a 20mm drilled end
cap to prevent contaminates entering the pipe.

Once the 20mm drilled line is in place under the obstruction you must reinstate the
soil, compacting it around the line.

19. CHILD PROOF TRAP

I. The completed Child Proof Trap Filler Point Assembly is installed (finished) a
minimum of 25mm below the lid of the Child Proof Trap.

II. The lid of the Child Proof Trap must be installed to the finished level of the
paths or landscaping to avoid creating a tripping hazard.

a) Child Proof Trap Installation Requirements

I. The Child Proof Trap is set into the soil and compacted so to prevent people
from lifting the whole trap from the ground.

II. After checking that the Child Proof Trap is at the correct height, set in with a
concrete mix for stability.

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III. The Child Proof Trap has locking devices to eliminate un-authorized entry.

Examples of Trap Placement:

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20. INJECTING AND FLUSHING THE SYSTEM

The Termguard Installer Training does not qualify a person to handle chemicals or
inject Termguard Systems.

Such persons must ensure that they meet their relevant State and Territory
requirements prior to handling any termiticides.

a) Safety Measures

QUALIFIED PEST MANAGEMENT TECHNICIANS ONLY

I. Termiticides are hazardous chemicals. It is absolutely essential that

operators treat them as such.

II. Safety precautions must be strictly adhered to when mixing and injecting the
termiticide. Unprotected & unauthorised persons must be kept well clear of the
working and application areas during these procedures.

III. ALWAYS make sure the hoses on your pump are in good condition prior to
starting the pump, and ensure the connector is secure before attempting to
pump termiticide into the System.

IV. Ensure that all aspects of the manufacturers label requirements are strictly
adhered to.

V. Termguard strongly suggests that hoses should not exceed 40 linear metres in
total for a 20mm injection point and 50m for a 40mm injection point.

b) Pump Requirements

I. Termguard Systems require a specific pump and tank, set up to be able to

deliver the required volume of termiticide at the correct pressure.

II. High pressure, pulse type pumps are not suitable for use with Termguard
Systems.

III. Ensure that your pump and set up has been adequately modified to suit the
Termguard requirements.

IV. The high volume (Fire Fighter) pumps with a single impeller must have a 40mm
minimum feed line from the tank to the pump, this is essential that the feed
from the tank is not restricted in any way.

V. Any restriction will cause the pump to starve during treatment and deliver an
inconsistent distribution of termiticide to the soil.

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VI. The type of pump required is a fire fighter pump, either the Onga 350 series or
the Davey model 93106, which will deliver high volume at a low pressure.

VII. If you are unsure of your pump requirements contact Termguard Technical
Department for further advice.

VIII. Use of non-approved pumps will void the Termguard warranty.

Example of Pumps:

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c) Treatment and flushing

I. When injecting a System the following steps must be carried out:

II. Ensure that the emulsion has been prepared and agitated adequately to create
an even emulsion of the termiticide and water.

III. Plug the hose connector to the male snap lock fitting at the injection point. It
has an over-centre locking device that holds it securely during the injection
operation.

IV. This is the same for the 40mm hose as for the 20mm hose connectors.

V. Turn on the valves to allow the mixed emulsion to begin flowing into the
System through the pump and hose.

VI. Start the pump at minimum revs and allow all the mixed termiticide to begin
passing into the System.

VII. Once the System has filled backpressure will start to restrict the flow. Increase
the revs on the pump to full in order to inject the emulsion through the System
under pressure.

VIII. For all of the Termguard Reticulated Systems to deliver an equal distribution
of termiticide it is essential that during the Systems injection a pressure
reading above 10psi is maintained at the end of the hose where the System
connector fittings are located.

IX. This will ensure that the System will deliver the emulsion evenly to the soil.

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X. Differing site conditions, soil type and moisture content will alter the pressure
reading at the pump from site to site. In instances of heavy clay soil pressures
registered at the pump may rise to and above 100psi.

XI. This does not mean that the emulsion within the System is under the same
pressure.

XII. The System design allows the emulsion to escape the System without creating
pressures under the slab.

XIII. The time required for applying the emulsion differ depending on the type of
System the area being protected and the soil type.

XIV. On a stable “S” soil type using an Ultimate System the emulsion application will
take approximately 3 to 4 minutes per 100sqm.

XV. When injecting the Perimeter Systems you may find that the emulsion begins to
come up around the edge of the path abutting the structure.

XVI. Stop the pumping and allow for the liquid to soak into the soil and then begin
pumping until the total required amount is applied.

XVII. When pumping the Perimeter System the pump is operated at approximately
3000 RPM or 60%.

XVIII.The minimum and maximum pressures required within the System to treat and
flush all Termguard Systems are: -

40mm pipe it is min 2 – max 2.3 psi (min 14- max 16 kPa)
20mm pipe it is min 3.9 – max 4.3 psi (min 27- max 30 kPa).

d) Flushing Instructions

I. After injecting the termiticide through the System, calculate 8% of the total
volume of mixed termiticide that you have injected through the System and fill
your tank with this amount of water.

II. Inject the water through the System so that any termiticide is flushed out into
the soil and minimal residue of termiticide is left within the pipes e.g. 500 Litres
of mixed termiticide injected will require 40 litres of fresh water to flush the
system.

III. Pump entire amount of clean water through the System, which will push the
termiticide residue out of the System and into the soil.

IV. This is a requirement for all Termguard Reticulated System installations.

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V. If the area being treated requires more than one System, repeat the sequence
of injecting and flushing operations for each System ensuring each System that
has had termiticide applied is flushed to clear any termiticide out of the lines.

e) Mixing termiticides

QUALIFIED PEST MANAGEMENT TECHNICIANS ONLY

I. Persons suitably licensed by the relevant authority in each State or Territory

are to carry out the task of termiticide application.

II. The Termguard License does not authorize people to carry out termiticide
handling or injection of Termguard Systems.

III. When mixing termiticides, Licensed Pest Management Technicians, must

strictly observe and follow the mixing and treatment instructions given by the
manufacturers.

IV. Failure to do this will be treated as a breach of contract with Termguard.

V. The integrity of the System depends upon the termiticide being of the correct
strength and volume.

VI. Any attempts to cut corners with the termiticide application will trigger the
withdrawal of the Termguard License.

VII. ONLY TERMITICIDES REGISTERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

AGENCY AND APPROVED BY TERMGUARD CAN BE USED IN THE INJECTION OF
TERMGUARD SYSTEMS.

VIII. Some termiticides may have the Environmental Protection Agency approval, but
are not approved by Termguard and cannot be used in the injection of
Termguard Systems.

f) Application Rates

I. The following examples show the required application rates for the individual
Systems for termiticides used in Australia. They are shown purely for examples
and may vary to the other label requirements in other parts of the world.

Note: specific termiticide labels should always be referenced when mixing

termiticides to ensure compliance with the specific requirements of the different
States and Territories.

Ultimate System Example

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II. You require 5 litres of mixed emulsion per 1sqm of underslab area. For
example; 155sqm of underslab area x 5 litres per 1sq.m = 631 litres of mixed
emulsion.

III. Using a chemical at an application rate of 0.6lt x 100 litres of water, the
System requires 3.8 litres of chemical to be mixed into the 631 litres of water.

Penetration Retreatment System

IV. You require 5 litres of mixed emulsion per meter of the System installed.

V. The use of undrilled green pipe is not included with the total linear meters and
does not require additional termiticide i.e. 73m of underslab Reticulated System
x 5 litres per 10 linear meters = 365 litres of mixed emulsion.

VI. For example, using a chemical at an application rate of 0.6lt x 100 litres of
water, the System requires 2.2 litres of chemical to be mixed into the 365 litres
of water.

At the conclusion of the System injection process

I. At the conclusion of treatment, fit a Termguard Treatment Record (durable

notice) within the structures meter box and also fit a Termguard Treatment
Notice in a predominant position within the building i.e.: Inside of the kitchen
cupboard or the like location.

II. Termguard Perimeter Warning Plates must be affixed by drilling and screwing
the plates to the brick course above the damp course level.

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21. DURABLE NOTICE

I. All Termite Management Systems are required to have a durable notice affixed
within the electrical meter box of the structure to comply with Australian
Building Codes or USA equivalent.

II. The durable notice must include the type of system installed, the brand and
type of termiticide applied and the expected life of the termiticide.

III. Other information including your company name and contact numbers are also
required on the notice.

a) Perimeter Warning Plates

I. Termguard have available perimeter Warning Plates that are a requirement for
all Systems installed without a pathway or mowing strip specified.

II. The Perimeter Warning Plates denote the type of Termite Management System
installed to protect the perimeter of the structure from being bridged or
breached.

III. It is a recommendation to all licensees that the Termguard Perimeter Warning

Plates be used on all structures that have no pathways specified to eliminate
accidental damage to the barrier by the homeowner or tenants.

IV. The Perimeter Warning Plates must be affixed to the predominant exterior walls
at maximum 10m spacing.

V. The Perimeter Warning Plates must be affixed by drilling and screwing the
plates to the brick course above the damp course level.

VI. From the bottom of the Perimeter Warning Plate measure down to the finished
ground level.

VII. Mark down on your plan the height each Perimeter Warning Plate is from the
finished ground level.

VIII. This will enable you to establish if the homeowner has altered the outside
ground level between scheduled maintenance inspections.

IX. At each maintenance inspection check the measurements to establish that the
ground level has not been altered.

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 Sample of Perimeter Warning Plate ONLY

ABCB CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY 97/001

BCA 96 VOL 2 CLAUSE P2.1 - BCA 96 VOL 1 CLAUSE BP1.1
Applied as: 4 INSPECTION

(A) Under Floor Barrier YES/NO The Australian Standard for termite protection
(B) External Barrier YES/NO (AS3660) recommends regular, competent
INSPECTION of the building for termite
1 DATES OF INSTALLATION activity at least every twelve months. This is
needed to ensure that termites have not bridged
(A) Under Floor Barrier or breached the system and entered the
building. Disturbance or covering of the treated
soil in contact with the building or attachments
(B) External Barrier MAY render this structure liable to termite
attack. The home owner is advised to have
competent inspections and to ensure the external
barrier is not disturbed. Your professional pest
2 TYPE OF TERMITICIDE USED: control manager can advise on any follow-up
protection required.

APPLICATION COMPANY INFORMATION

3 LIFE EXPECTANCY
COMPANY NAME
Life Expectancy as per NRA
Registered Label:
COMPANY ADDRESS
(A) Under Slab Barrier

(B) External Ringline

PHONE

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 ARE THERE NEW FORMS FOR THESE PICTURES?

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22. INSTALLATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH AGRICULTURAL DRAINS

I. When an agricultural drain is installed, abutting the treatment area, special

installation is required to ensure the matrix soil is contained in the correct place
and no soil or chemical ingress is possible into the drain.

II. Ensure the rubble and aggregate drain is covered with 50mm of compacted soil
i.e. Clay.

III. Cut lengths of moisture membrane 0.55m wide and install along slab edge with
the outer edge angled towards the finished surface and the inner edge of
membrane folded up the slab edge. (See Diagram)

IV. Ensure the membrane on the inside edge finishes to allow a minimum of
100mm depth of matrix soil and is in contact with the slab edge to the finished
height.

V. Fill the void on top of the membrane with 35cm of soil and install the drilled
pipe work 7.6cm below the finished ground level.

VI. This effectively will create a well that will contain the treated soil preventing it
from entering into the drain.

VII. Reduced rates of termiticide application are required, 6 lt. of mixed emulsion
per 3.1 linear meters of Perimeter System will deliver adequate termiticide to
saturate the soil contained within the well without causing run off that could
contaminate the drain.

VIII. In some cases agricultural drains are unable to be protected using a Reticulated
Perimeter System and an alternative construction or Termite Management
method must be employed.

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IX. For additional assistance when designing Systems in conjunction with AG drains
please contact Termguard Technical Division.

23. RETAINING WALLS

I. When a System is required for protection to a retaining wall you must first
check to see if the retaining wall is going to have an AG drain installed to
eliminate moisture ingress.

II. If so please follow instruction for installation in conjunction with AG drains.

III. When designing the System the maximum length of any drilled pipe is 16m.

IV. The 20mm drilled pipes can be fed individually or off of a 40mm manifold to
create an “Ultimate” type system.

V. If a 40mm manifold is used, the 20mm drilled pipes need to be installed at

25mm 3 centres. (See diagram)

VI. With all Retaining Wall Systems the feed end of the System must be at the
highest point and cannot be pumped from the bottom of the System.

VII. Permecover sleeves must be placed over each 20mm drilled pipe.

VIII. Permecover is recommended to be attached to the retaining wall in sheets

before the system is installed.

IX. This will assist in the retention of the termiticide against the wall.

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X. Once you have installed the System to protect the retaining wall the soil must
be backfilled around the System.

XI. Clean soils as listed within the soil specifications can be used to backfill around
the System, (clean bedding sand / packing sand), complying with AS1152-1993
or USA equivalent.

XII. Foreign matter and construction rubbish cannot be backfilled around the
System.

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XIII. If a Retaining Wall System is installed in conjunction with an AG drain the
reduced rate of termiticide application of 6 litres of termiticide mix per 3 linear
meter of System is recommended.

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24. ZERO LINE ALIGNMENTS OR STRUCTURES BEING BUILT ON THE
BOUNDARY OF AN ADJOINING PROPERTY

I. If a structure is being built on the boundary of another property it is illegal to

apply termiticides to the adjoining property without written consent of the
adjoining property owner.

II. The Perimeter System can be utilized to provide an effective Termite

Management System.

a) Installation Requirements

I. The System in its entirety must be contained within the boundary of the
structure you are treating. (This includes the termiticide application).

II. If the abutting structures floor level is going to be equal or lower than the
finished level of the structure you are protecting a Perimeter System can be
installed at the bottom of the footings beam.

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b) Installation Procedures

I. If the adjoining structures finished floor level is going to be higher or greater

than the floor level of the structure you are protecting you will need to carry
out the following requirements.

II. Prior to the concrete slab being poured you will need to attend the site to install
a timber dowel on the concrete workers boxing.

III. The dowel needs to be 25mm X 25mm square.

IV. The concreter must be aware of this to enable them to place the steelwork in
the correct position.

V. The dowel will create an area for the 20mm drilled pipe to be placed into after
the slab is poured.

VI. The 20mm drilled pipe must be installed with a Permecover sleeve and affixed
into the recess made by the dowel using silicon or alike.

VII. This System must have its own Injection Point and reduced rates of termiticide
application are required.

VIII. When applying the termiticide to this type of System you are required to apply
approximately 340 grams per 1m of System.

IX. This will fill the line and soak the Permecover with termiticide.

X. It is important that you do not apply the termiticide past run off, which could
allow the termiticide to spread to the adjoining property.

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25. CERTIFICATES

I. There are legal requirements that termite treatment be properly certified.

Compliance with these local regulations is required.

II. Termguard will supply a sample computer generated version of an Installation,

Application and Completion Certificate, which will enable you to produce your
own Certificates.

III. It is the responsibility of Licensees to ensure that the Certificate is correctly

completed and signed upon completion of the treatment.

IV. Give the original to the owner.

V. Send a copy to Termguard.

VI. Supply a copy to the local regulatory authority.

VII. File one for your records.

VIII. A copy for the builder

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26. PAPERWORK

The following paper is required to be returned to Termguard Pty. Ltd. on a monthly

basis:

a) Ultimate Returns

It is required that all licensees return the Ultimate returns one month in arrears. This
includes a NIL return. Should the Ultimate Returns not be received by each licensee,
the relevant licensee will be on Stop Supply until this document is supplied.
A sample of the completed Ultimate Return is attached including NIL return.

b) Certificates of Completion

All licensees are required to supply to Termguard all completed certificates each
month. This enables Termguard to establish a quality database of each Termguard
system that has been installed within Australia.
A sample of completed Treatment Certificates for each system is attached.

c) Job Sheets

Each Termguard System installed requires a full detailed Job Sheet. The Job Sheet is
required to be completed for each stage of the Termguard System Installation. A
completed Job Sheet is required to include: name of builder, site address,
homeowner (if known), type of system, which has been installed, type of slab,
detailed drawing of the installation and a full accurate inventory. Included in the
inventory it is essential that the relevant termiticide batch # be nominated.

d) Licensee Job Files/ Records of Installation

Full detailed records are required to be kept by each licensee of each installation. The
following documents are required to be included as part of the licensee records. The
following documents are required to be included as part of the licensee records

• Job Sheet completed with all installations details

• Photos of each part of the installation. Underslab component (Armoured

shields, Penetrations or Ultimate System) External System (perimeter pipe with
permecover prior to covering with soil), injection points, Perimeter Warning Plates in
position, Protection Notice in meter box. The photos will provide evidence of correct
installation and a true record of each installation should the installation come under
question at any time.

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e) Annual Inspection Reports

Each Termguard system requires Annual Inspections in accordance with AS &

Termguard Warranty conditions. It is a requirement that a copy of each Annual
Inspection be included into the Job File.

f) Termguard System Reinjections

It is a requirement that when a system is injected the relevant paperwork is to be

completed. This should include an amendment to the original Job Sheet inventory of
termiticide applied and a Certificate of Treatment been issued to the client. A copy of
the Certificate is required to be filed in the job file & a copy forwarded to Termguard.

A copy of a Job File is enclosed and marked for your records as a minimum guide.

It is recommended that Job Notes Record Sheet be attached to the inside of the file
as a quick reference rather than perusing the whole file for a particular document.
This can be generated in a computer program but a hard copy is also suggested.

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