Chesterfield Irrigation Company

The first HARD FREEZE is upon us. Please following these instructions to protect your backflow device from freezing

INSIDE WATER SHUT OFF:

1. In your basement, turn the water off to the irrigation system

2. At the controller, run a test cycle for 1 minute (any zone)
*you will not see water due to the water being off to the system

3. Turn controller off

4. Cover/wrap your backflow and all exposed piping with a blanket, large towel, or insulation.

OUTSIDE WATER SHUT OFF:

1. Turn controller off

2. Cover/wrap your backflow and all exposed piping with a blanket, large towel, or insulation.

ON OR PRIOR TO THE MORNING OF YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT, PLEASE UNCOVER/UNWRAP YOUR BACKFLOW TO ASSIST OUR TECHNICIANS IN COMPLETING THE WINTERIZATIONS IN A TIMELY MANOR.

Note: This is not a guarantee but may minimize the extent of damage, if any occurs.