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Dobbie Dico Meter Co (WA) Pty Ltd PRODUCT APPRAISAL REPORT 14/10

Spring Hydrant Valves

AS 3952:2002 Water supply – Spring hydrant valve for waterworks purposes

Publication Date: 25 August 2014

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Document History

The following information indicates the changes made to this document.

Date Version File Location

28/7/2014 Peer Review draft

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Peer Reviewers

Name/Title Organisation Date

Dayong Li, Senior Engineer Standards Queensland Urban Utilities 15/8/2014

Mohamed Yoosuf, Senior Engineer, Standards City West Water 4/8/2014

Peter Pittard WSAA Contractor 23/7/2014

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager WSAA 10/9/2010

Approvals

Name/Title Signature Date

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager Carl Radford 25/8/2014

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Overview of WSAA

Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) is the peak body of the Australian urban

water industry. Its members and associate members provide water and wastewater

services to approximately 16 million Australians and to many of our largest industrial and

commercial enterprises.

Urban water service providers have a critical role in ensuring that Australians have access

to adequate and high quality water services. As Australia’s population continues to grow,

with most of this growth occurring in cities, that role becomes increasingly important.

WSAA’s vision is for Australian urban water utilities to be valued as leaders in the

innovative, sustainable and cost effective delivery of water services. WSAA str ives to

achieve this vision by promoting knowledge sharing, networking and cooperation amongst

members. WSAA identifies emerging issues and develops industry-wide responses. WSAA

is the national voice of the urban water industry, speaking to government, the broader

water sector and the Australian community.

Copyright

This document is copyrighted. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act

1968, no part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any

means, electronically or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written

permission of Water Services Association of Australia Limited.

© Copyright 2014 by WATER SERVICES ASSOCIATION of Australia Limited All rights

reserved.

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CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Recommendations ................................................................................................................................................ 5

2 THE APPLICANT ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 The Supplier .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 The Manufacturer .................................................................................................................................................. 5

2.2.1 MIL Trading (P) Ltd ......................................................................................................................................... 5

2.3 The Sub-Suppliers ................................................................................................................................................. 6

3 THE PRODUCT ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

4 SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL ..................................................................................................................................... 7

5 APPRAISAL CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................................... 7

5.1 General.................................................................................................................................................................. 7

5.2 Quality Assurance Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 7

5.3 Performance Requirements................................................................................................................................... 7

6 COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA............................................................................................................. 7

6.1 Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements ............................................................................................... 7

6.2 Compliance with Performance Requirements ....................................................................................................... 8

6.2.1 Type testing .................................................................................................................................................... 8

6.2.2 Suitability for contact with drinking water ........................................................................................................ 8

6.2.3 Components material list ................................................................................................................................ 8

6.2.4 Flanges and flange gaskets ............................................................................................................................ 8

6.2.5 Coatings and lining for hydrants ..................................................................................................................... 8

6.2.5.1 Coatings repair kit for valves .................................................................................................................... 9 7 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION ..................................................................................... 9

8 PRODUCT MARKING ................................................................................................................................................. 9

9 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................................... 10

10 PRODUCT WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................... 10

11 WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD TESTING REPORT ..................................... 10

12 DISCUSSION ........................................................................................................................................................... 10

13 SUMMARY............................................................................................................................................................... 10

14 LIFE EXPECTANCY ................................................................................................................................................ 10

15 FUTURE WORKS .................................................................................................................................................... 10

16 DISCLAIMER ........................................................................................................................................................... 11

16.1 Issue of Report .................................................................................................................................................. 11

16.2 Limits on Reliance on Information and Recommendations................................................................................ 11

16.2.1 Disclaimer of liability ................................................................................................................................... 11

16.2.2 Need for independent assessment ............................................................................................................. 11

16.3 No Updating ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

16.4 No Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

APPENDIX A – TECHNICAL MANUAL/BROCHURES ................................................................................................ 13

APPENDIX B - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 20

APPENDIX C - WSA PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 26

APPENDIX D - SUPPLIER CONTACTS ....................................................................................................................... 29

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dobbie DN 80 and DN 100 spring hydrant valves are coated and assembled by MIL

Trading (P) Ltd in Chennai India exclusively for Dobbie Dico Meter Co (WA) Pty Ltd to

comply with the requirements of AS 3952:2002 Water supply - Spring hydrant valve for

waterworks purposes.

The spring hydrant valves are intended for use with drinking and recycled water supply and

are operated by means of attachment of a standpipe.

The spring hydrant valve design allows the spring supports, which house the helical

compression spring and dome, to be removed, allowing for direct full bore access to the

pipeline for insertion/removal of swabs.

The spring hydrant valves are flanged to AS 4087 Fig B5, DN 80 or DN 100.

Dobbie and MIL Trading both hold ISO 9001 quality management system licences and a

product certification licence (ISO Type 5) for AS 3952:2002 Water supply - Spring hydrant

valve for waterworks purposes has been issued to Dobbie for their spring hydrant valves.

MIL Trading has also been issued with a product certification licence (ISO Type 5) for

AS/NZS 4158:2003 Thermal-bonded polymeric coatings on valves and fittings for water

industry purposes.

Dobbie has fulfilled all of the quality assurance and type testing requirements of WSAA

members and associates.

MIL Trading sources supply of ductile iron castings and other components from local Indian

based companies in accordance with Dobbie drawings and specifications. The ductile iron

components are coated by MIL in Rilsan Nylon 11 and assembly and testing is also

completed by MIL at their Chennai facility.

1.1 Recommendations

It is recommended that WSAA members and associates accept/authorise Dobbie DN 80

and DN 100 spring hydrant valves, listed in the Schedule to the StandardsMark Licence

Certificate No SMKP 21749 referenced in Appendix ‘B’, for use in water supply pressure

pipelines designed and installed in accordance with applicable WSAA Codes, WSAA

member integrated Codes and the manufacturer’s requirements, where specified.

2 THE APPLICANT

2.1 The Supplier

Dobbie Dico Meter Co (WA) Pty Ltd was established in Western Australia in 1940 as a

manufacturer of water meters and fire valves. The company has extended its scope to

include gate valves, hydrants, reflux valves, air relief valves, swing check valves, a

comprehensive range of fire protection equipment and ferrous and non-ferrous castings.

Dobbie is a distributor of ductile iron fittings and a manufacturer and supplier of water

reticulation infrastructure components in Western Australia. Dobbie also operates an in -

house ferrous and non-ferrous foundry, a machine shop and testing facility.

2.2 The Manufacturer

2.2.1 MIL Trading (P) Ltd

MIL Trading is an associate company of MIL Industries Ltd. The company, situated in

Chennai India, was established in 1996 and is a leading manufacturer of rubber, PTFE and

plastics based engineering products.

The Company was originally established with technical collaboration from Societe

Chimique de Gerland, France. The company was initially engaged in the manufacture of

corrosion and abrasion resistant rubber linings, but quickly diversified to providing high

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quality product solutions to other clients including OHJI Rubber & Chemical Co Ltd in

Japan.

With expanding clients both at home and abroad, MIL Trading diversified into the plastics

engineering business within 10 years of establishment and is now a leading exporter of

PTFE and other plastics based engineering products and services. Manufacturing

capabilities include PTFE lined pipes, spargers and thermowells. The company has also

enjoyed success with its recent introduction of high pressure PTFE braided hose, which

has gained a successful entry into a number of overseas markets.

MIL Trading’s association with the Dobbie Dico Meter Co began in 2004, initially as a

provider of thermally bonded coating services for Dobbie’s ductile iron fittings, which were

cast locally in Tamil Nadu. Since that time the range of services has expanded to include

the manufacture and testing of civil products including hydrants, valves and a large range

of custom designed rubber seals and gaskets.

2.3 The Sub-Suppliers

MIL Trading sources the supply of machined ductile iron castings and other components

from local Indian companies.

The components are inspected and tested at the MIL Trading facilities for compliance to

Dobbie drawings and specifications. Rilsan Nylon 11 coatings are applied by MIL Trading

in their coating plant in accordance with AS/NZS4158, utilising the fluidised bed technique.

The resilient seat is also manufactured by MIL Trading to AS 1646.

MIL Trading carries out the assembly and testing of the hydrants in accordance with AS

3952.

Dobbie has provided copies of ISO 9001 certificates for all sub-suppliers together with

typical material test certificates for each of the components.

3 THE PRODUCT

Dobbie DN 80 and DN 100 spring hydrant valves comply with the requirements of AS

3952:2002 Water supply - Spring hydrant valve for waterworks purposes.

The valve design includes removable spring supports, which house the helical

compression spring and dome, to allow for direct full bore access to the pipeline for

insertion/removal of swabs.

The resilient seat is 6 mm thick, which complies with WSA PS-267 minimum requirements.

The Dobbie spring hydrant valves are flanged to AS 4087 Fig B5, DN 80 or DN 100.

All internal and external surfaces of the Dobbie spring hydrant valve body and yoke are

coated with Rilsan Nylon 11, supplied by Arkema, and applied by MIL Trading using the

fluidised-bed technique, in accordance with AS/NZS 4158:2003 Thermal-bonded polymeric

coatings on valves and fittings for water industry purposes. MIL Trading has a

StandardsMark licence for the application of polymeric coatings to AS/NZS 4158.

The spring hydrant valves are rated to PN 16 with an Allowable Operating Pressure (AOP)

of 1600 kPa.

For recycled water identification options, Dobbie can also provide spring hydrant valves

with coated lilac coloured yokes.

Ancillary products such as flange gaskets, fasteners and jointing lubricant are also

available.

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4 SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL

The scope of this appraisal is as described in Section 3 and detailed below in Table 1:

TABLE 1

DN 80 AND DN 100 DOBBIE SPRING HYDRANT RANGE

AS 4087 PN 16 Flange Internal Components Model No.

DN 80

Removable

2HS080

DN 100 2HS100

5 APPRAISAL CRITERIA

5.1 General

Appraisal criteria is determined by the WSAA Infrastructure Products and Materials (IPAM)

Network and regularly reviewed to ensure that the criteria reflect the requirements of

WSAA members.

5.2 Quality Assurance Requirements

The WSAA product appraisal network accepts spring hydrant valves manufactured under

cover of a third party certified management system complying with AS/NZS ISO 9001 and

having ISO Type 5 product certification in accordance with AS 3952:2002 by a JAS-ANZ

accredited Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) or by a CAB accredited by international

accreditation system recognised by JAS-ANZ.

5.3 Performance Requirements

Dobbie spring hydrant valves have been appraised for compliance with AS 3952:2002

Water supply-spring hydrant valves for waterworks purposes. The following Product

Specifications are also relevant to this application:

WSA PS - 267 Hydrants (Spring) for Pressure Applications - Water Supply

WSA PS - 312 Flange Gasket and O-rings

Copies of the above Product Specification can be found in Appendix C or downloaded from

the WSAA website.

6 COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA

6.1 Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements

Certificates have been submitted by Dobbie to support the following:

(a) Dobbie Dico Meter Co (WA) Pty Ltd has a Quality Management System in compliance

with ISO 9001:2008 certified by SAI-Global and a StandardsMark licence for AS

3952:2002 Water supply – Spring hydrant valve for waterworks purposes, issued by

SAI-Global

(b) MIL Trading Private Ltd, the manufacturer of the spring hydrants, has a Quality

Management System in compliance with ISO 9001:2008 certified by TUV Nord and a

StandardsMark licence for AS/NZS 4158:2003 Thermal bonded polymeric coatings on

valves and fittings for water industry purposes, covering the application of polymeric

coatings, issued by SAI-Global.

(c) Each of the component suppliers is licensed to ISO 9001.

Refer to Appendix ‘B’ for details of primary suppliers quality certifications.

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6.2 Compliance with Performance Requirements

6.2.1 Type testing

Dobbie has provided Type Test results from Plumbing Testing Laboratory, a NATA

accredited laboratory, to demonstrate compliance with AS 3952-2002. Copies of test

reports are available upon request from the WSAA Product Appraisal Manager.

6.2.2 Suitability for contact with drinking water

Dobbie has submitted test reports to verify that the EPDM seals and Rilsan Nylon 11

coatings comply with AS/NZS 4020:2005 – Product for use in contact with drinking water.

6.2.3 Components material list

The basic minimum material requirements for each hydrant component are detailed in AS

3952 Table 2.1. Material test certificates have been submitted by Dobbie to demonstrate

conformance for each of the spring hydrant components. See Table 2 below.

The body thickness of the resilient seat is 6mm as required by WSA PS - 267. Refer to

Appendix C for complete details.

TABLE 2

DOBBIE SPRING HYDRANT COMPONENTS MATERIALS LIST

Component Material Standard Minimum

Grade

Material

Supplied

Comment

Body and Yoke Ductile iron AS 1831 400-12 400-12 Complies

Dome Copper Alloy AS 1568 C48600 C48600 Complies

Helical Compression Spring

Stainless Steel ASTM A276 304 304 Complies

Resilient Seat Synthetic Rubber AS 1646 EPDM 67-73 EPDM 67-73 Complies

Fasteners Stainless Steel ASTM A276 316 316 Complies

Dome Guide (removable)

Stainless Steel Not specified ASTM A743 CF8

(Grade 304)

Complies

6.2.4 Flanges and flange gaskets

Flange dimensions conform to AS/NZS 4087-2011 Figure B5 (PN16) DN 80 or DN 100.

Dobbie offers flange gasket materials separately.

6.2.5 Coatings and lining for hydrants

Clause 4 of AS 3952:2002 requires all internal and external surfaces of the body and yoke

to be coated with a polymeric coating in accordance with AS/NZS 4158 Thermal-bonded

polymeric coatings on valves and fittings for water industry purposes .

The coatings for the Dobbie spring hydrants are applied by MIL Trading utilising Arkema

Rilsan Nylon 11, applied by the fluidized bed technique.

MIL Trading has a StandardsMark licence to cover the application of polymeric coatings

and Arkema has a StandardsMark licence to cover the Rilsan Nylon 11 powder material.

Arkema has also issued an “Approved Coating Applicator” certificate to MIL Trading. See

Appendix A.

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6.2.5.1 Coatings repair kit for valves

Dobbie recommends Jotacote 605 as a coating repair material. Jotacote 605 is a high build

two pack epoxy coating, suitable for repair of minor damage to polymeric coated surfaces.

Refer to Appendix A for field repair instructions.

7 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION

Spring hydrant valves are standard water industry products and general specifications are

shown in Appendix A.

8 PRODUCT MARKING

The Dobbie spring hydrant valves have the following markings conforming to AS 3952-

2002:

Manufacturer’s name or mark – DOBBIE

Nominal flange size – 80, 100

Year of manufacture – XXXX

Class of Valve – PN16

The number of the Standard - AS3952

StandardsMark – √√√√√

FIGURES 1 AND 2 SPRING HYDRANT MARKING

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9 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION

Each spring hydrant is individually packed into a cardboard box and labelled with the

description of the hydrant e.g. 80 mm Spring Hydrant Valve.

FIGURE 3 PACKING FOR TRANSPORTATION

10 PRODUCT WARRANTY

The products are covered by the normal commercial and legal requirements of Competition

and Consumer Act 2010. Details of Dobbie’s warranty are included in their terms and

conditions of sale.

11 WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD TESTING

REPORT

Dobbie spring hydrant valves are considered standard products and installation trials were

not required as part of this report.

12 DISCUSSION

Dobbie has provided copies of all quality certificates, product schedules, copies of test

reports and a complete set of product drawings. Much of this material is ‘commercial in

confidence’ to which reference only is made.

13 SUMMARY

Examination of the submitted documentation provides an expectation that the range of

spring hydrant valves manufactured by MIL Trading on behalf of Dobbie, as outlined in this

report, are ‘fit for purpose’ in water supp ly and recycled water supply pipeline networks.

14 LIFE EXPECTANCY

Subject to the pipeline design and installation being in accordance with the manufacturer’s

requirements and the relevant WSAA Codes the following life expectancy ratings are

nominated:

For water supply, with fusion bonded coatings to AS/NZS 4158, life expectancy in excess

of 50 years before major replacement.

These ratings are only a general guide to life expectancy and may increase or decrease as

a result of the system operating conditions, preventative maintenance programs, operating

environment and other geographical and site specific factors.

15 FUTURE WORKS

There are no outstanding future works items.

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16 DISCLAIMER

This Product Appraisal Report (Report) is issued by the Water Services Association of

Australia Limited on the understanding that:

This Report applies to the product(s) as submitted. Any changes to the product(s) either

minor or major shall void this Report.

To maintain the recommendations of this Report any such changes shall be detailed and

notified to the Product Appraisal Manager for consideration and review of the Report and

appropriate action. Appraisals and their recommendations will be the subject of continuous

review dependent upon the satisfactory performance of products.

WSAA reserves the right to undertake random audits of product manufacture and

installation. Where products fail to maintain appraised performance requirements the

appraisal and its recommendations may be modified and reissued. Appraisal reports will be

reviewed and reissued at regular intervals not exceeding five (5) years.

The following information explains a number of very important limits on your ability to rely

on the information in this Report. Please read it carefully and take it into account when

considering the contents of this Report.

Any enquiries regarding this report should be directed to the Program Manager, Carl

Radford, Phone: 03 8605 7601 email [email protected].

16.1 Issue of Report

This Report has been published and/or prepared by the Water Services Association of

Australia Limited and nominated Project Manager and peer group of technical specialists

(the Publishers).

The Report has been prepared for use within Australia only by technical specialists that

have expertise in the function of products such as those appraised in the Report (the

Recipients).

By accepting this Report, the Recipient acknowledges and represents to the Publisher(s)

and each person involved in the preparation of the Report that the Recipient has

understood and accepted the terms of this Disclaimer.

16.2 Limits on Reliance on Information and Recommendations

16.2.1 Disclaimer of liability

Neither the Publisher(s) nor any person involved in the preparation of the Report accept(s)

any liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person however caused (including

negligence or the omission by any person to do anything) relating in any way to the Report

or the product appraisal criteria underlying it. This includes (without limitation) any liability

for any recommendation or information in the Report or any errors or omissions.

16.2.2 Need for independent assessment

The information and any recommendation contained (expressly or by implication) in this

Report are provided in good faith. However, you should treat the information as indicative

only. You should not rely on that information or any such recommendation except to the

extent that you reach an agreement to the contrary with the Publisher(s).

This Report does not contain all information that a person might require for the purposes of

assessing any product discussed or appraised within it (Product). The product appraisal

criteria used in preparing this Report may not address all relevant aspects of the Product.

Recipients should seek independent evidence of any matter which is material to their

decisions in connection with an assessment of the Product and consult their own advisers

for any technical information required. Any decision to use the Product should take into

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account the reliability of that independent evidence obtained by the Recipient regarding the

Product.

Recipients should also independently verify and assess the appropriateness of any

recommendation in the Report, especially given that any recommendation will not take into

account a Recipient’s particular needs or circumstances.

WSAA has not evaluated the extent of the product liability and professional indemnify

insurance that the provider of the product maintains. Recipients should ensure that they

evaluate the allocation of liability for product defects and any professional advice obtained

in relation to the product or its specification including the requirements for product liability

and professional indemnity insurance.

16.3 No Updating

Neither the Publisher(s) nor any person involved in the preparation of this Report [has]

[have] any obligation to notify you of any change in the information contained in this Report

or of any new information concerning the Publisher(s) or the Product or any other matter.

16.4 No Warranty

The Publisher(s) do[es] not, in any way, warrant that steps have been taken to verify or

audit the accuracy or completeness of the information in this Report, or the accuracy,

completeness or reasonableness of any recommendation in this Report.

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APPENDIX A – TECHNICAL MANUAL/BROCHURES

Dobbie Spring Hydrants – Data Sheet

Dobbie DN 80 Spring Hydrant Valve Assembly Drawing (1 Page)

Dobbie DN100 Spring Hydrant Valve Assembly Drawing (1 Page)

Dobbie Resilient Seal (1 page)

Jotacote 605 (Fast cure) Coating Field Repair procedure. (1 Page)

Arkema “Approved Coating Applicator” certificate certifying MIL Trading application

capability for Rilsan Nylon 11. (1 page)

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Coating Field Repair Procedure:

Jotacote 605

1. Product Description

Jotacote 605 is a high build, high solids surface tolerant epoxy coating. It may be used with either a standard cure hardener (STD) or fast cure hardener (FC). Standard colour to be used for Dobbie Fittings is “Valve Blue” 2. Health & Safety Warnings

Please observe all precautionary notices & instruction displayed on the product container. Use under well ventilated conditions. Spillage onto the skin should immediately be removed with soap & water. If eyes become contaminated they should be well flushed with water and medical attention should be sought immediately. MSDS information is available from: http://www.paintncolour.com.au/uploads/media/Jotacote_605_Part_B.pdf 3. Surface Preparation

All surfaces should be clean, dry and free from contamination. If applied to bare metal, abrade with grade 80 grit paper and clean thoroughly. If applied on top of old coated surface, thoroughly clean and dry application area. 4. Application conditions

The temperature of the substrate should be at least 3ºC above the dew point of the air and preferably 5ºC above dew point. Good ventilation (especially in confined areas) is required to ensure correct drying. 5. Jotacote 605 Preparation

Mixing ratio 1:1 Mixing – 1 Part Compound A to be mixed thoroughly with 1 Part Compund B (Std or FC as required) Pot Life (23ºC) Std Compound B - 3 Hrs, FC Compound B - 1.5 Hrs. 6. Application Methods

The product may be applied by spray or brush. Typical application thickness: 125 - 150um per application Apply multiple coats as necessary 7. Thinner/Cleaner

Jotun Thinner No.7

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APPENDIX B - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS

Copies of the following Quality Certification Certificates are available for downloading from

the WSAA ‘Members Only’ IPAM Portal Website.

TABLE B1 THE DOBBIE DICO METER CO (WA) PTY LTD – MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Quality Systems Standard ISO 9001:2008

Certification licence no. QEC 1395

Certifying agency SAI-Global

Initial Certification Date 29 November 1993

Expiry date of certification 28 November 2014

TABLE B2 THE DOBBIE DICO METER CO (WA) PTY LTD – PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

Product Standard AS/NZS 3952:2002

Certificate No SMKP21749

Certifying agency SAI-Global

Issued 5 May 2011

Originally Certified 5 May 2011

Expires 4 May 2016

Current Certification 5 May 2011

TABLE B3 MIL INDUSTRIES LTD – MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Quality Systems Standard ISO 9001:2008

Certification licence no. 44 100 094200-E3

Certifying agency TUV NORD

Initial Certification Date 14 July 2009

Expiry date of certification 13 July 2015

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TABLE B4 MIL INDUSTRIES LTD – PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

Product Standard AS/NZS 4158:2003

Certificate No SMKP21750

Certifying agency SAI-Global

Issued 3 August 2009

Originally Certified 23 July 2009

Expires 22 July 2014

Current Certification 23 July 2009

TABLE B5 ARKEMA SA – PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

Product Standard AS/NZS 3952:2002

Certificate No SMKP21749

Certifying agency SAI-Global

Issued 5 May 2011

Originally Certified 5 May 2011

Expires 4 May 2016

Current Certification 5 May 2011

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APPENDIX C - WSA PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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APPENDIX D - SUPPLIER CONTACTS

17Dobbie Dico Meter Co. (WA) Pty. Ltd.

18430 Victoria Road

19MALAGA

20WA 6090

21Phone: 08 9249 7000

22Fax: 08 9249 7700

23Email: Phil Bardon – [email protected]

24Web site: www.dobbie.com.au

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Melbourne Office

Level 8, Suite 8.02

401 Docklands Drive Docklands VIC 3008

Phone: (03) 8605 7666 Fax: (03) 8605 7612 Sydney Office

Level 11, 39 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000

GPO Box 915 Sydney NSW 2001

Phone: (02) 9221 5966 Fax: (02 9221 5977

www.wsaa.asn.au