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5.2.3 Grooming or Finish Drag: Used to complete dragging procedure on a daily basis and lighter/gentle movement of brickdust. This drag shall be galvanized metal "door -mat" link. Pull chain shall be included. Drag shall be 6' in length by 6' in width. 5.3 Other Equipment 5.3.1 Hand Tamp: 20 lb. variety with 48" min. handle. Used to compact worn areas around bases, home plate and pitching mound. 5.3.2 Plastic Sheeting and Duct Tape: Used to wrap hand tamp head and help prevent wet clay from sticking. 5.3.3 Grade or Grooming Rake: Used to rake and fine level areas. Shall be made of aluminum, 36" wide and a 6' handle. 5.3.4 Heavy Duty Shovels: Used to move material. Round/Square Point and Scoop shovels. 5.3.5 Heavy Duty Hose: Used to water down skinned area. Shall be 3/4" to 1" top quality construction with 225 -psi working pressure. Leaks of any kind are not permitted. Contractor shall have a minimum of 175' of hose on hand at all times. 5.3.6 High Pressure Nozzle: Attached to hose. Use to spray down brickdust and push excess brickdust off turf edges. 5.3.7 Industrial Push Broom: Used to remove excess brickdust from turf edges. Shall be 24" min. wide with heavy-duty dual weight bristles. 5.4 Wet Conditions Equipment" (Add to equipment above) During periods of inclement weather or when the areas are wet the contractor shall have "on -hand" during all brickdust maintenance operations the following items: 5.4.1 Squeegee: Used to push/squeeze water off wet areas or into dry areas or drains. Shall be 24" to 36" wide with neoprene blade and magnesium/aluminum head. 5.4.2 "Super Sopper": Used to collect standing water in brickdust areas. Shall be drum type with exterior sponge and arm holding drum. 5.4.3 Diamond or Beckson Pump: Used to remove standing water in brickdust areas. Shall be plastic with flexible piston and value. iii