livewall reveal diy living wall kit installation instructions

8/14/2019 LiveWall Reveal DIY Living Wall Kit Installation Instructions

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LiveWall Reveal Installation Instructions - Page 1 - rev. Oct 2013

LiveWall Reveal (Automatically Irrigated)Assembly Instructions:

What you need - Not included in kit

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - LIABILITY DISCLAIMERWhen you use these instructions, you are consenting to be bound by the provisions in this paragraph. These instructions provide method for installing LiveWall, LLC (LiveWall) vegetated wall. LiveWalls instructions are not intended to address every possiblthat might be encountered during installation or to endorse the use of particular tools. DISCLAIMER: LIVEWALL HAS DILIGEILLUSTRATE AND DESCRIBE THE INSTALLATION PRODUCTS IN THIS LITERATURE CLEARLY AND ACCURATELYILLUSTRATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS DO NOT EXPRESS OR IMPLY A WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUTWARRANTY THAT THE PURCHASER WILL BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A PARTICULAR RESULT, OR THAT THE PRODUCTSARE MERCHANTABLE, OR FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR THAT THE INSTALLED PRODUCTS WILL NECESTO THE ILLUSTRATIONS OR DESCRIPTIONS OR DIMENSIONS. THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT ENLARGE OR OTHTHE LIMITED WARRANTY RECEIVED WHEN YOU PURCHASED LIVEWALL, IF ANY. LIVEWALL HERBY EXPRESSWARRANTIES AND ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS FOR INJURY OR DEATH RELATED TO OR BASED UPON THEASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND ANY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LIVEWALL. LIRESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INACCURACIES, OMISSIONS OR TYPOS IN THIS GUIDE.

PARTS

Garden hose(s) to connect wall to spigot. 14-16 fasteners/anchors for attachment of

VertiRail Furring Tracks and HideAway Brackets towall (See page 14 for Fastener Recommendation ) Wood or metal to cover irrigation chase and

associated fasteners.

2 - AA Batteries

Also Recommended

Flashing Tape (for sealing the anchors drilledinto the building wall)

TOOLS

Electric or Battery powered Drill/Driver Drill Bit 17/64 or Type H 7/16 Wrench Level Tape Measure Pencil Utility Knife or Pipe Cutter Eye Protection Gloves

Also Recommended Drill Bit - 3/16 Stud Finder Ladder or Scaffold 2 C-Clamps - preferably quick release

Before You Begin:1. Check your packing list to be sure you received your entire order. If there are any missing or improper parts,

contact customer service 877-554-4013.2. LiveWall, LLC recommends that a minimum of two people work together to install this LiveWall. If that is not

possible, we recommend the use of (2) quick release C-clamps.

3. Read and ensure understanding of the entire assembly instructions prior to beginning the install.


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WallTer Limiting Screws - Optionalcomponent used to help further secureWallTer wall planters in place.

RainRail Fasteners - used to secureRainRails to the VertiRails.

SlipFit Set Screws - used at either endof the RainRails to help secure in placethe SlipFit End Plugs, SlipFit Connectors,and SlipFit Adapters.

VertiRail Shim s - Used in cases whenattaching to an uneven or side-steppedwall surece. They are placed betweenthe existing wall and the VertiRails

VertiRail Insulators - Used in caseswhen attaching to metal surface toprevent galvanic reactions. They areplaced between the existing wall and theVertiRails

Reducer Coupling - Used in the hoseconnection assembly. Attach to the LightBlock MIPT Adapter and Close Nipple.


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VertiRail - vertical furring strips,attached to building wall.NOTE: Fasteners to attach VertiRailare not included. See page 13 forrecommendations.

H-Rail - attached at very bottom rowof the structure, to the VertiRails withRainRail Fasteners. Has no holes forirrigation nozzles. Critical to set it level. Top slot holds wall planters.

RainRail - attached in the intermediateand top rows of structure, to theVertiRails with RainRail fasteners andspaced using GapTools. Is hollow andhas holes for irrigation nozzles. Slotshold wall planters.

GapTool - for correct spacing ofRainRails. Set in rail slot, braced againstVertiRails, with knob tightened securelyin place.

HideAway Bracket - For irrigationchase concealment, attached to wall andsupports trim board.NOTE: Trim board and fasteners to attachbrackets are not included. See page 14for recommendations.

SlipFit Adapter to 1 LightBlock

Connects RainRails to irrigation ttings.Secured with set screws.


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LightBlock Pipe - Lengths of 10-5/8and 42. Used in the irrigation assembly.

LightBlock Elbow - Connects to SlipFitAdapter at the top RainRail.

LightBlock Tee - Connects to SlipFitadapters at the RainRails.

SlipFit End Plug - caps RainRails at theends which do not connect to irrigation.

WallTerwall planters - Dropped intoRainRail slots, hold planted inserts.Half (8) and Full (16) sizes included.

WallTer Inserts - Dropped into wallplanters, hold plants and soil.Half (8) and Full (16) sizes included.

LightBlock MIPT Adapter - Used in thehose connection assembly. Attach to theLight Block Pipe and Reducer Coupling.

Close Nipple - Connects the reducercoupling to the brass swivel coupler.


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Irrigation Screen Filter - Connects tohose timer using brass swivel coupler.Filters unwanted particles to preventclogging.

Hose Timer - Connects to water spigot.Set hose timer to recommended irrigationsettings.

Brass Swivel Coupler - The rst connectsthe close nipple to the hose. The secondconnects the hose timer to the screenlter.

Brass Adapter - Connects the ScreenFilter to the hose.

Teon Tape - Wraps and seals threadedirrigation ttings.

Brass Spray Nozzles - Screwed intoRainRail, spray water into planters.


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STEP 1: PREPARATION

Use a level and tape measure to install VertiRailaluminum furring tracks. Find the existing wallsstuds. Set VertiRails vertically and correctlyspaced 16 to no more than 24 inches on centerin accord with your stud design.

For ease of installation, marking and drillingpilot holes in wall is recommended. For metal walls, install nylon washer/shims

between wall and VertiRails to prevent galvanicreaction. (provided) Shimming may be needed to ensure that

VertiRail tracks sit ush against solid backingif wall surface is stair-stepped such as lappedsiding. (provided)

Wall studs16-24

Wall stud

WallVertRail

Fastener/Anchor

STEP 2: INSTALL VERTIRAILSAlign, and then drive top and bottom VertiRailanchors then all intermediate anchors. Provide aminimum of one anchor per 16 vertical inchesto a solid, strong anchor point.NOTE: Because LiveWall can be installed on avariety of wall types, VertiRail anchors are not in-cluded. Suggested fasteners for typical wall typesare listed on page 14.

For a stonger attachment, provide anchors

every 6-12 vertical inches. Additional suggested waterproong

measures can be taken by placing ashing tapeagainst the wall at point of wall fastener.

WARNING!FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE WALL SYSTEM MRESULT IN INJURY! THE SCREWS RECOMMENDEFOR INSTALLATION ARE SOLELY RECOMMENDATCONSULT AN INSTALLATION PROFESSIONAL TO ITHE PROPER FASTENERS FOR YOUR APPLICATION

24 o.c.

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STEP 3: INSTALL H-RAIL

Use measuring equipment and level to mark the location(horizontally) for the H-Rail. This piece will not have holes forthe irrigation nozzles. Align the bottom of the H-Rail to bottomof VertiRail and center the H-Rail with the VertiRail. If desired, a 3/16 pilot hole can be drilled into the VertiRail

for ease of fastening. If so, be sure to use a stop on the drill bit tokeep it from penetrating the building wall. Mark then drill size 17/64 pilot holes in v-groove of H-Rail at

points of attachment to VertiRail furring tracks. Be sure that the H-Rail is properly oriented (see right). Using

provided self-tapping RainRail Fastening Screws and T-27 torxbit, securely attach the H-Rail to the VertiRail furring tracks atevery point where they interface. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

Drill here

H-Rail Section

TOPV-groove

BOTTOM

VertiRail

H-Rail(without

nozzle holes)

H-Rail

VertiRail


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STEP 4: INSTALL RAINRAILS

Once the bottom-most H-Rail is level, set and fastenedto the VertiRail furring track, use the provided GapTools toproperly space and align all rows of RainRail, working frombottom to top. GapTools should be set in H-Rail slot, bracedagainst VertiRails and set securely in place with thumb screws. As with the bottom H-Rail, drill 17/64 pilot holes in the

RainRails and attach them to the VertiRail furring tracks with theRainRail Fastening Screws.

H-Rail(without

nozzle holes)

RainRail(with

nozzle holes)

RainRailFastener(Typical)

GapTool

Avoid placingGapTool above

RainRail fasteningscrew.

RainRail SectionTOP

V-groove

BOTTOM

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STEP 5: INSTALL IRRIGATION COMPONENTS

Before starting, choose which side of the LiveWall you would like to install the irrigation feed line.Beginning at the top RainRail, follow these steps:

On the side which you want to feed irrigation, push the LightBlock Elbow onto the smooth end of a SlipFitAdapter, and insert the double-o ring end of the SlipFit Adapter into the end of the top RainRail. Push 1 x 10 5/8 section of pipe into the LightBlock Elbow. Push LightBlock Tee onto a SlipFit Adapter, insert top end of Tee into previously installed section of pipe, and

insert SlipFit Adapter into end of second RainRail. Insert another piece of 1 x 10 5/8 pipe onto bottom end of Tee.Repeat this step for all RainRails. Secure all SlipFit Adapters with set screws.

Cut 42 pipe to desired length, and push onto the bottom end ofthe lowest LightBlock Tee. The pipe may extend as far down from thewall as desired; however, at least 1 foot distance from pipe to groundis needed. Then, push 1 Light Block MIPT Adapter onto end of pipetoward ground. Insert SlipFit End Plugs to all RainRails on the opposite side (the

side without irrigation) and secure with set screws.

H-Rail withoutnozzles

SlipFit Adapterto 1 LightBlock

LightBlockElbow

Cut 42 pipeto desired length

SlipFitEndplug

LightBlockTee

SlipFit Adapterto 1 LightBlock

Push LightBlockMIPT Adapter ontoCut Pipe


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STEP 5: INSTALL IRRIGATION COMPONENTS (continued)

Connect water source to living wall by following these steps:

Wrap teon tape around threaded end of MIPT Adapter, and screw on Reducer Coupling. Wrap teon tape around Close Nipple threads and screw Close Nipple into Reducer Coupling. Screw Brass Swivel Coupler to tape-wrapped Close Nipple Screw Garden Hose to Brass swivel coupler.

Starting at the spigot, connect the top end of the Hose Timer. Install two AA Batteries in Hose Timer.

Wrap teon tape around the bottom end of the Hose Timer and attached to Brass Swivel Coupler. Wrap teon tape around both ends of the Screen Filter. Screw the Screen Filter into the Brass Swivel Coupler.Ensure that ARROWS ON THE SCREEN FILTER POINT IN DIRECTION OF WATER FLOW / HOSE. Screw the Brass Adaptor onto the Screen Filter. Wrap Brass Adapter threads and attach to Garden Hose.

1 Pipe

Reducer Coupling

Brass SwivelCoupler

Your Garden Hose

LightBlock MIPTAdapter

3/4 Close Nipple

HoseTimer

Brass SwivelCoupler

ScreenFilter

BrassAdapter

Your HoseSpigot

YourGarden Hose


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STEP 5: INSTALL IRRIGATION COMPONENTS (continued)

Flush system with water to test hose connection for leaks and to wash any loose particles through the holes inthe RainRail. After testing, screw Brass Irrigation Nozzles into Brass Flood Nozzles:

Top Tier: 0.2 GPM Nozzles Tier Below Top One: 0.15 GPM Nozzles Bottom Two Tiers: 0.1 GPM Nozzles

Flush system with water again to ensure nozzles are working properly. Water should fan as indicated below.You may need to adjust the alignment of nozzles to ensure fan is spraying in the proper direction.

.2 gpm .2 gpm.2 gpm

.15 gpm .15 gpm.15 gpm

.1 gpm .1 gpm.1 gpm

.1 gpm .1 gpm.1 gpm


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HideAway Brackets12

12

Centerline

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STEP 6: INSTALL HIDEAWAY BRACKETS AND TRIM BOARDS

LiveWall recommends that trimboard is used on at least one side of the living wall - the side that has the irrigationchase. Some owners may choose to line both sides with trim board, and others to put a frame around the entire livingwall. Enough HideAway brackets to install trim board on either side are supplied. Should you wish to create an entireframe, please contact us for extra brackets.

Install perimeter HideAway brackets Space HideAway brackets close enough together to provide sufficientsupport for facing against wind pressure.

Space brackets no greater than 24 on center. Install trim boards (not included) onto HideAway Brackets.


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STEP 7: INSTALL WALLTER WALL PLANTERS AND INSERTS

Install all WallTer Wall Planters.

FOR GREATEST EFFICIENCY, install Wall Planters from RIGHT TO LEFT due to overlapping lip orientation. Install top row rst, beginning with a 16 wide wall planters. Modules in the rst row are all 16 wide planters. Push the top edge of the planter into the RainRail slot above it, and then drop the bottom edge down into

the lower RainRail slot. The second row is installed beginning with an 8 wide WallTer module on the right hand side. This isfollowed by a series of 16 modules, and ends with another 8 module.

Install WallTer Limiting Screw in score line toward top of WallTer module. (Optional for theft or wind resistance)

FOLLOW THE LIVEWALL MAINTENACE GUIDE (enclosed) in caring for your plants and system.

Sign Up for Free Maintenance Advice and Reminders.Email [email protected] and request to be added to our maintenance email list.

For Plant and Soil Selection and Planting Instructions, see the LIVEWALL PLANTING GUIDE (enclosed).

Install WallTer Inserts into the WallTer wall planters. Run irrigation system for a couple of minutes to settle soil and prevent plant material from wilting. Set hose timer to recommended irrigation settings listed in included LiveWall Maintenance Protocol, included.


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LiveWall Disclaimer/Limitation ofRemedies and Liability for LiveWall andLiveScreen Modular Green Wall SystemThis disclaimer/limitation of remedies and liability appliesto all LiveWall modular planted living wall products andLiveScreen and LiveFence products manufactured andsold by LiveWall, LLC under the name of LiveWall,LiveScreen or LiveFence. No person representing orpurporting to represent LiveWall, LLC shall be entitled towaive or vary the terms set forth herein, and any attemptto do so shall be void and of no effect.

WarrantyThe LiveWall WallTer module is warranted againstmaterial defects and photo degradation for 10 years fromthe date of installation. The RainRail mounting bracketis warranted against material defects for 10 years fromdate of installation. Color of WallTer planters MAYlighten with exposure to U.V.

Suitability/Particular ApplicationsBecause LiveWall, LLC does not have control over eachparticular application of its products, LiveWall makes nowarranties express or implied related to the fitnessof LiveWall products for particular applications andor purposes. It is the responsibility of the user todetermine whether the product is suited to a particularpurpose or application, and LiveWall, LLC recommendsconsultation with a competent architect or engineer todetermine if the LiveWall system is suitable for particularconditions related to but not limited to wall design,sun/shade orientation, potential of wind damage, andpropensity for mold/mildew. LiveWall does not assumeany liability for damage or injury resulting from systemcomponent, stationary or falling, or from soil, plantmatter, snow, ice, etc., or components of the LiveWallsystem falling or dislodging from an installation, or frominjury due to anyone climbing upon the LiveWall system.Furthermore, LiveWall, LLC assumes no liability forslippery or wet surfaces under or around itsproducts.

LiveWall, LLC makes no warranty that productsinstalled by installers have been installed properly or inaccordance with LiveWall standardized installationprocedures. Any warranties for product installationand related work are available solely from the actualinstaller.

Vegetated walls typically keep wall membranes wetterthan traditional walls. This is an important considerationwhen determining what type of membrane and bondingagent/method to use. The choice of moisture barrier(breathable membrane or otherwise) and bonding

method should be pre-approved with the manufacturer toensure that it is suited for use in conjunction with theLiveWall system. LiveWall accepts no liability for anyissue related to construction components, moisturebarrier systems or bonding methods. The waterproofingsystem manufacturer should always be consulted beforeapplying any type of green wall system. LiveWallaccepts no liability for moisture, mold, mildew, insects or

animals.

Limitation of Remedies and LiabilityIf the product is proved to be defective, the exclusiveremedy, at LiveWall, LLCs option, shall be to refund thepurchase price of the WallTer container (exclusive of soiland plant material) or to timely repair or supply ofreplacement containers (exclusive of soil and plants).LiveWall, LLC shall not otherwise be liable for any lossor damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental,punitive, or consequential, regardless of the legal theoryasserted, including negligence, warranty, or strictliability.

If LiveWall, LLC shall elect to repair or replace thedefective product, or refund the purchase price(exclusive of soil and plants), such election shall not bedeemed an admission of liability. Any lawsuit or legalaction against LiveWall, LLC with regard to product mustbe brought in Ottawa County, Michigan, and Michiganlaw shall apply to all proceedings.

Plant Grades and StandardsThe LiveWall system is intended to be delivered inconjunction with empty or vegetated WallTer Inserts.The plants are to be an assortment of plants that is

suitable for the intended purpose. They may be annuals,perennials, long lived succulents, herbs, vegetables,medicinals, or tropical plants. Any warranty forvegetation must come from the local LiveWallGrower/Distributor or maintenance provider. Any suchwarranty may vary from grower to grower (independentof LiveWall, LLC). Typically plant warranties fromgrowers are associated with additional charges and theadherence to and documentation of specificmaintenance practices.

The LiveWall system is intended to be supplied withLiveWalls LiveSoil engineered soil, in accord with

established specifications. Significant deviation fromsuch specifications may result in suboptimalperformance, and resultant performance is solely at thediscretion and responsibility of the system owner.LiveWall reserves the right to modify its soil formulations,formulate by subcontractor, or adapt formulationsregionally based upon climate, water quality, codes, andregionally available materials.

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