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brickdust infield area and not trespass onto adjacent turf areas. Vehicles manufactured by John <br />Deere, Ryan, Toro and Daihatsu may be acceptable. <br />4.2 Drags <br />4.2.1 Scarifying Drag: Used to scratch up or loosen up the skimmed area. The drag <br />shall be made of heavy-duty steel capable of carrying additional weight (`s). <br />Digging teeth shall be hardened and pointed and be %2" in diameter. Pull chain <br />shall be included. <br />4.2.2 Cutting and Leveling Drag: Used to level and backfill low spots in the skinned <br />area, The leveling drag and cutting blades shall be made of galvanized steel. <br />This drag shall feature cutting blades that are adjustable and capable of cutting <br />down dirt build-up (high spots) and depositing dirt into holes (low spots) creating <br />a smooth and level playing surface. Pull chain shall be included. <br />4.2.3 Grooming or Finish Drag: Used to complete dragging procedure on a daily basis <br />and lighter/gentle movement of brickdust, This drag shall be galvanized metal <br />"door -mat" link. Pull chain shall be included, Drag shall be 6' in length by 6' in <br />width. <br />Nail Drag: Used to lightly roughen infield surface. Use True Pitch Mound Nail Drag or <br />approved equal <br />4.3 Other Equipment <br />4.3.1 Hand Tamp: 20 lb. variety with 48" min. handle. Used to compact worn areas <br />around bases, home plate and pitching mound. <br />43.2 Plastic Sheeting and Duct Tape: Used to wrap hand tamp head and help prevent <br />wet clay from sticking. <br />4.3.3 Grade or Grooming Rake: Used to rake and fine level areas. Shall be made of <br />aluminum, 36" wide and a 6' handle. <br />4.3.4 Heavy Duty Shovels: Used to move material. Round/Square Point and Scoop <br />shovels. <br />43.5 Heavy Duty Hose: Used to water down skinned area. Shall be 3/4" to 1" top <br />quality construction with 225-psi working pressure. Leaks of any kind are not <br />permitted. Contractor shall have a minimum of 175' of hose on hand at all times. <br />4.3.6 High Pressure Nozzle: Attached to hose. Use to spray down brickdust and push <br />excess brickdust off turf edges, <br />4.3.7 Industrial Push Broom: Used to remove excess brickdust from turf edges. Shall <br />be 24" min. wide with heavy-duty dual weight bristles. <br />4A Wet Conditions Equipment" (Add to equipment above) <br />4.4.1 During periods of inclement weather or when the areas are wet the contractor <br />shall have "on -hand" during all brickdust maintenance operations the following <br />items: <br />4.4.2 Squeegee: Used to push/squeeze water off wet areas or into dry areas or drains. <br />Shall be 24" to 36" wide with neoprene blade and magnesium/aluminum head. <br />4.4.3 "Super Sopper": Used to collect standing water in brickdust areas. Shall be drum <br />type with exterior sponge and arm holding drum. <br />4.4.4 Diamond or Beckson Pump: Used to remove standing water in brickdust areas. <br />Shall be plastic with flexible piston and value. <br />4A.5 Infield Sopper with Wringer and Bucket: Used to collect standing water in <br />brickdust areas. Sopper shall be geotextlle-covered sponge typical for absorbing <br />chemical spills. <br />