Section 15400

Swimming Pools & Fountains Specifications

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 Swimming Pools & Fountains Specifications

Table of Contents

Contents

1.1 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................................3

1.1.1 Related Sections ........................................................................................................................................3
1.1.2 References .................................................................................................................................................3
1.1.3 Project Record Documents ........................................................................................................................4
1.1.4 Operation and Maintenance Data ..............................................................................................................4
1.1.5 Quality Assurance ......................................................................................................................................4
1.1.6 Qualifications..............................................................................................................................................4
1.1.7 Regulatory Requirements ..........................................................................................................................4
1.1.8 Delivery, Storage, and Handling ................................................................................................................4
1.1.9 Warranty.....................................................................................................................................................5
1.1.10 Maintenance Service..................................................................................................................................5
1.1.11 Maintenance Materials ...............................................................................................................................5
1.1.12 Extra Materials ...........................................................................................................................................5
1.2 PRODUCTS ...............................................................................................................................................5
1.2.1 PIPES AND FITTINGS..............................................................................................................................5
1.2.2 CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS ............................................................................................................................6
1.2.3 JACUZZI JET PUMP..................................................................................................................................7
1.2.4 AIR BLOWER.............................................................................................................................................7
1.2.5 FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT....................................................................................................................8
1.2.6 SAND FILTERS..........................................................................................................................................8
1.2.7 SURGE TANK ............................................................................................................................................9
1.2.8 REGULATING VALVES:..........................................................................................................................10
1.2.9 PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER (WATER - WATER)..................................................................................10
1.2.10 SWIMMING POOLS & FOUNTAINS WATER TREATMENT ................................................................11
1.3 EXECUTION ............................................................................................................................................14
1.3.1 Installation ................................................................................................................................................14

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1. SWIMMING POOL AND FOUNTAINS
1.1 GENERAL

1.1.1 Related Sections

Swimming pool equipment furnished as part of factory fabricated equipment, are part of the equipment assembly
in other relevant sections.

1.1.2 References

I. BS 1387 Class B - Galvanized Steel Pipe for all cold & hot water systems.

II. ASME SEC 8D - Pressure Vessels.

III. ASTM A36 - Structural Steel.

IV. ASTM B32 - Solder Metal.

V. ANSI B36.10 & B36.19 SCHD-40 - Seamless Black Steel Pipe work for all steam &
Condensate pipe work.

VI. ASTM D1785 - Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120 or DIN
8062 pressure -16 bar.

VII. ASTM D2467 - Socket-Type Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80 or
DIN 8062 pressure 16 bars.

VIII. ASTM D2855 - Making Solvent-Cemented Joints with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe and
Fittings.

IX. AWS A5.8 - Brazing Filler Metal.

X. NFPA 54 - National Fuel Gas Code.

XI. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.

XII. NSF 50 - Circulation System Components for Swimming Pools, Spas, or Hot Tubs.

XIII. UL 174 - Household Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters.

XIV. UL 1081 - Swimming Pool Pumps, Filters, and Chlorinators.

XV. UL 1261 - Electric Water Heaters for Pools and Tubs.

XVI. UL 1453 - Electric Booster and Commercial Storage Tank Water Heaters.

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 1.1.3 Project Record Documents

A. Submit as in general contract conditions.

B. Record actual locations of all equipment controlling devices and under floor piping.

1.1.4 Operation and Maintenance Data

I. Submit as per general conditions of the contract.

II. Operation Data: Include installation instructions, lubrication instructions, and assembly
views.

III. Maintenance Data: Include maintenance and inspection data, replacement part numbers
and availability, service depot location and telephone number.

1.1.5 Quality Assurance

A. Perform work in accordance with local health department regulations.

B. Work and components shall conform to NSF 50.
C. Maintain one copy of each document on site.

1.1.6 Qualifications

A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the products specified in this

Section with minimum ten years documented experience.

B. Installer: Company specializing in performing the work of this Section with minimum five
years documented experience in similar projects with similar facilities.

1.1.7 Regulatory Requirements

A. Conform to applicable code for installation of swimming pool fountains systems.

B. Provide certificate of compliance from authority having jurisdiction indicating approval of

installation.

1.1.8 Delivery, Storage, and Handling

A. Delivery, store, protect and handle products to site.

B. Accept equipment on site in shipping containers with labeling in place. Inspect for
damage.

C. Protect equipment from damage and elements by maintain shipping packaging in place
until installation. Maintain temporary inlet and outlet caps in place until installation.

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 1.1.9 Warranty

I. Provide three years warranty for all swimming pool & Fountains equipment and
fittings.

II. Warranty: Include coverage of water storage tanks circulating pumps, water
treatment systems.

1.1.10 Maintenance Service

As per the general conditions of the contract,

1.1.11 Maintenance Materials

I. Provide one test kit for manually testing.

1. Chlorine Residual.
2. PH Level.
3. Total Alkalinity.
4. Redox
5. Temperature

1.1.12 Extra Materials

I. Provide one each of water treatment systems test and measuring probes, indicator
bulbs, and surge fuses.

II. Provide spare parts for ideal running of all equipment including pumps, filters, and
motors as recommended by manufacturers.

1.2 PRODUCTS

1.2.1 PIPES AND FITTINGS

A. Approved Manufacturers:
NIC
NEPRO
Sapco
MMN/METI
VDL
BHR
Technoplastic
Cetex
Certikin
Flow Guard

B. CPVC Pipe work

Pipes : DIN8062 PN 20 for all domestic water pipe work.
Fittings: Malleable cast iron to BS 143.

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 C. UPVC Pipe works :

1. Pipes to ASTM D1785, Schedule 80 or DIN 8062 and DIN 8063 pressure
16 bars. .

D. Fittings:
1. UPVC to ASTM D2467 or to .
DIN 8062 and DIN 8063 pressure 16 bars for sizes up to 160mm
DIN8063 and DIN8062 pressure 10 bars for sizes above 160mm.

2. Joints: ASTM D2855, solvent weld.

3. Unions for Pipe Sizes 2 inch (50 mm) and Under: UPVC for plastic piping.
4. Flanges for Pipe Sizes over 2 inch (50 mm): UPVC for plastic piping.

E. Ball Valves: 2 1/2 inch (50 mm) and Under UPVC plastic body and ball, double
lever handle, double union , Piston seals, Teflon seats.

F. Butterfly Valves: over 2 inch (50 mm): Iron body, bronze disc, resilient
replaceable seat for service to 82 degrees C wafer style, 10 position lever handle.

1.2.2 CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS

A. Approved Manufacturers:

a) STA-RITE
b) CERTIKIN
c) JACUZZI.
d) FIBERPOOL
e) BOMBA PSH
f) HERBORNER

B. Performance:

1. (Refer to schedule of equipment).

C. Type: Horizontal shaft, single stage, single suction, direct connected, flexible coupled end
suction or horizontally split casing, for 800 kPa maximum working pressure.

D. Casing: Bronze, with suction and discharge gauge ports, renewable bronze casing wearing
rings, seals flush connections, drain plug, flanged suction and discharge.

E. Impellers: Bronze, fully enclosed, keyed to motor shaft extension.

F. Shaft: Stainless steel 316 L .

G. Seals: Carbon rotating against a stationary ceramic seat, 107 degrees C maximum
continuous operating temperature.

H. Hair and Lint Strainer: Brass molded body with stainless steel 316 L basket with 12:1 ratio
of free area to pipe inlet area, removable cover.

I. Motor : The pump motor shall be of squirrel cage induction type rated for continuous
operation at ambient temperature not less than 55°C. The motor shall be totally enclosed fan
cooled type with insulation class F and IP54 protection. or it shall meet NEMA specifications.
Motor shall have heavy duty grease lubricated ball bearings, completely adequate for the
maximum load for which the motor is designed. The motor shall be OF 1450 RPM and rated
for 400 volt, 3 phase and 50 cycle

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 1.2.3 JACUZZI JET PUMP

A. Approved Manufacturers:

1. STA-RITE.
2. CERTIKIN.
3. JACUZZI.
4. FIBERPOOL
5. BOMBA PSH
6. HERBORNER

B. Type: Horizontal shaft, single stage, high efficiency, low noise, direct connected, with
motor, oil lubricated, with casing, integral hair and lint strainer, renewable wear ring,
impeller, mechanical seal.

C. Casing: Glass reinforced plastic resin, self-primary, double volute rated for 860 kPa
working pressure, with pipe flanges.

D. Impeller: Fiberglass filled plastic resin, closed with casing wearing.

E. Shaft: Alloy steel with integral thrust collar and stainless steel sleeve.

F. Seal: Carbon rotating against a stationary ceramic seat.

G. Strainer: Hair and lint basket built into casing with 12:1 ratio of free area to pipe inlet
area, removable cover.

H. Pump Motors: Operate at 1450 rpm unless otherwise indicated.

1.2.4 AIR BLOWER

A. Approved Manufacturers:

1. STA-RITE
2. CERTIKIN.
3. JACUZZI.
4. FIBERPOOL BOMBA PSH
5. HERBORNER

B. Type: Horizontal shaft, single stage, centrifugal high efficiency noise, direct
connected, with motor, oil lubricated, with casing.

C. Casing: Glass reinforced plastic resin, self-primary, double volute rated for 860
kPa working pressure, with pipe flanges.

D. Shaft: Alloy steel with integral thrust collar and stainless steel sleeve.

E. Seal: Carbon rotating against a stationary ceramic seat.

F. Blower Motors: Operate at 2900 rpm unless otherwise indicated.

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 1.2.5 FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Approved Manufacturers:

1. HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS, Inc.

2. CERTIKIN.
3. SWIMQUIP.
4. RUTHERFORD.
5. FIBERPOOL

A. Bottom Drain (BD): ABS body, 300 x 300 mm square frame and grate, anti vortex type, 284 sq cm
open area, PVC outlet coupling, 110 mm bottom connections with plugs.

B. Hydrostatic Relief Valve: NSF approved ABS body, Spring loaded, self cleaning, O ring sealed, non
corrosive, non conductive .

C. Wall and Floor Inlets ( AIL): NSF approved ABS White plastic, nominal 50 mm diameter, with
internal spinner adjustable valve disc.

D. Skimmers (SK,) NSF approved ABS molded body with 250mm diameter cover wide hinged weir
with automatic level adjustment of 140mm of 140mm thermoplastic strainer with 0.260 Cu. m
capacity and 3.3 L/s

E. Skimmers (SK-a ) NSF approved ABS molded body with 250mm diameter cover wide hinged weir
with automatic water level control adjustment, with a diaphragm type float valve with a built in
siphon breaker, central, PVC housing, φ32 mm equalizing tubes of 140mm thermoplastic strainer
with 0.260 Cu. m capacity of 3.3 L/s and φ25 mm potable water make up let connection and
molded ABS plastic desk cap

F. Gutter Drain outlet : approved ABS White plastic, nominal 50 mm diameter with 100x100mm ABS
or stainless steel stainers.

G. Automatic Water Level Controller: NSF approved ABS molded body with 250mm diameter cover,
comprising of a diaphragm type float valve with a built in siphon breaker, central vertical float, PVC
housing, φ32 mm equalizing tubes, φ25 mm potable water make up inlet connection and molded
ABS plastic desk cap. The water level controller shall maintain a predetermined water level within
the 32mm. All parts which are in contact shall be stainless steel, PVC, or brass.

1.2.6 SAND FILTERS

A. Approved Manufacturers:

1. SWIMEQUIP.
2. RUTHERFORD.
3. MIAMI TANKS MANUFACTURER.
4. LAKOS.
5. FIBER POOLS

B. Performance: Hi Flow Rate of 9 -11.60 L/sec/sq m of filter area with total effective area and
filtering capacity as indicated by schedule of equipment.

C. Assembly:, pressure sand-and-gravel type consisting of filter tanks, face piping with butterfly
valves, and gauge panel.

D. Filter Tank: Fabricated from ASTM A36 steel plate to ASME SEC 8D suitable for working
pressure of 6bars. Provide 380 x 380 mm manhole in top head and leveling jacks. Equip with 20

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 mm automatic air vent and tubing for connection to manual air vent on gauge panel. Paint
externally with primer, and epoxy coat internally.

E. Influent Distribution System: PVC to DIN 8062 pressure 16 bar pipe consisting of head and
laterals with orifices directed upwards, designed for maximum 2.44 m/s velocity of water in
laterals at rated filter capacity.

F. Under drain System: Schedule PVC to DIN 8062 pressure 16 bar , consisting of header and
laterals with orifices pointed downwards, designed for maximum 3.05 m/s velocity of water in
laterals at rated filter capacity. Space laterals and orifices to ensure uniform water flow through
filter bed during filter and backwash operations.

G. Face Piping: Class PVC to DIN 8062 pressure 16 bar flange-connected to tank . Piping shall be
designed for maximum 3.05 m/s velocity of water at rated filter capacity, incorporating line size
butterfly valves. Provide sight glass at waste connection.

H. Gauge Panel: Mount on tank and provide with 100 mm diameter influent and effluent pressure
gauges connected by tubing to nipples on tank nozzles; with NSF stainless steel name plate.

I. Differential Pressure Sensor : Mount on tank and provide influent and effluent pressure readout
Pressure sensor shall be connected to BMS to indicate filters fouling.

J. Provide Concrete fills in bottom of tank to within 25 mm of underside of effluent header.

K. Filter Support Media: Clean, hard rounded gravel with minimum average specific gravity of 2.5,
free from shale, mica, clay sandstone, loam, and other impurities. Screen to sizes specified with
maximum 2 % by weight of thin, flat, or elongated pieces. Filter support media shall be of four
grades of gravel laid in level layers, each 100 mm deep as follows:

1. Coarse gravel 20 - 38 mm
2. Medium gravel 13 - 20 mm
3. Fine gravel 3 - 6 mm
4. Buckwheat gravel 1.5 - 3 mm

L. Filter Sand: Hard, durable grains of rounded or sub-angular silica sand, free from clay, loam, dirt
and organic matter, maximum 1% by weight flat or micaceous particles, effective size of 0.44 mm
and uniformity coefficient of 1.35. Place upon filter support media in level bed minimum 510 mm
deep.

M. Compressed Air Fittings. Provide compressed air fittings complete with pressure gauges and
isolation valves.

1.2.7 SURGE TANK

A. Manufacturers:
1. Local.

B. Tank: concrete.

C. Size: AS Shown On Drawings.

D. FLOAT VALVE

PVC flange body with wafer type disc on stainless steel shaft and two stainless steel float
rods and polyethylene floats. Disc shall be 20 percent open with float up and full open with
float down.

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 E. Level switches: electrode type with low voltage wiring and conduits, install level switch at :-

1. Lowest level of tank for pump protection against dry running

2. High level switch at the overflow outlet

F. Water level indicator: Girded Plexiglas with brass protector and two isolating valves.
G. Automatic water level controller ABS of φ300 mm size with cap, φ40mm equalizing line and
level switch controllers for the make up.

1.2.8 REGULATING VALVES:

PVC flange body diaphragm type disc on stainless steel shaft and two stainless steel

1.2.9 PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER (WATER - WATER)

A. Manufacturers:

1. PATERSON KELLEY.
2. ITT - BELL & GOSSETT.
3. RYCROFT.

B. Plates: 316 L Stainless steel corrugated channel plate with high temperature resistant EPDM

The exchanger shall be constructed of stainless steel herringbone pattern corrugated sheets with
primary and secondary fluid ports, packed together with ring gaskets, and plate sealing filled
gaskets, mounted on a frame having end support plate m rack and clamped together by means of
long bolts and tube washers acting on a loose end pressure plate.

End plates shall carry screwed connections for piping up to 65mm size and flanged connections
for piping 80mm size and above.

Gasket materials shall be entirely suitable for the fluids to be used.

Plate materials shall be stainless steel to AISI 316L having 2.5% minimum molybdenum contents.

The assembly and frame members shall be set on concrete plinth and located as specified.

Heat exchangers surface area shall be for sufficient duties.

Adequate space shall be maintained for removal of plates for cleaning.

Fluid connections shall be arranged to allow isolation and plate withdrawal by pining one joint on
each pipe line only.

C. Accessories:

1. Wells for temperature regulator sensor and high limit sensor at water outlet.

2. ASME rated pressure and temperature relief valve on water outlet.

3. ASME rated pressure relief valves from tapping on heated water side, set at 820 kPa.

4. ASME rated pressure relief valve on water inlet on downstream side of control valve.

5. Thermometers and pressure gauge tapings in water inlet and outlets.

6. Vacuum breaker and pressure gauge tapping with pigtail siphon in shell.

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 1.2.10 SWIMMING POOLS & FOUNTAINS WATER TREATMENT
A. Approved Manufacturers:

1) ProMinent.
2) Chloromatic
3) Jesco
4) Redox
5) Chillichemie
6) Santa Barbara

B. SWIMMING POOL CONTROLLER/ MONITOR:

The swimming pool controller/monitor shall incorporate a microprocessor controller designed and
manufactured specifically for public swimming pool applications with factory presetting for PH, chlorine
and with self tuning adjusting feature.

The swimming pool controller/monitor shall be flat wall and panel housing includes monitoring and control
instrumentation for PH, Chlorine concentration in “ppm”, Redox in “mV” and Temperature in “Deg. C”. The
controller shall comply with DN 19643.

The monitor/ controller should have the following features:

a) Color display: Large color display (1/4 VGA)

b) Integrated screen recorder : saves space and money
c) CAN-open BUS system: Simple to wire and expand
d) LAN interface: Simple to connect to a PC or PC network
e) Intelligent control with dosing time limiting: Processes comprehensive feed forward controls
and reliably prevents overdosing
f) Intelligent sensors: with CAN-open-Bus using binary system, store the sensor data and are
always within the optimum measurement range thanks to AUTO Ranging
g) In connection with metering pumps with CAN open Bus (BETA 4 ) using binary system
provide information about operating parameters such as: chemical levels and feed rate as well
feed quantity display, determines the amount of chemicals used
h) Calibration/maintenance timer: prevent forgetting calibration or maintenance
i) Bound chlorine: is reliably minimized by control output and corresponding systems
j) OPC server: simple connection to super ordinate visualization systems
k) Alarm: via SMS or email over facility LAN
l) Multi Media Card : simple to transfer measurement data's to PC
m) Eco - Mode : saves energy by reducing circulation rate

Probes and probes housing shall Include the following

1. PH SENSOR: gel-filled, non-refillable electrode with glass shaft ceramic diaphragm.

Measurement range PH 1 - 12, The sensor should be pressure type PHEP for 6 bar operating,

2. TOTAL CHLORINE SENSOR: Sensor shall have built in 4 - 20 mA transducer to read total
available chlorine. Sensor shall be membrane covered ( no open cell ) and insensible to water
flow 30 - 60 l/h and other water contents. The chlorine sensor should not require zero
calibration. Also, the chlorine sensor must have internal temperature compensation with built
in 4 – 20 mA transducer,

3. REDOX SENSOR: gel-filled, non-refillable electrode with platinum pin, with glass shaft and
ceramic diaphragm. The sensor should be pressure type RHEP for 6 bar operating pressure.

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 4. TEMPERATURE SENSOR: none refillable electrode integrated in a glass shaft
Temp. Range 0 - 100 deg. C.

5. In-line housing based on modular design must be suitable to accept the above PH, Redox,
Chlorine, Temperature and flow sensors.

C. MOTOR DRIVEN CHEMCIAL DOSING PUMPS,:

The motor dosing pumps shall be made of high strength metal-lined housing which gives the pump
the stiffness and protect it from mechanical loads, and additional plastic housing to protect the
pump against corrosion. Its capacity is adjustable by varying the stroke length (5 mm) in 0.5% steps
via a self-locking adjusting knob.

The pump shall be made of corrosion resistant metal and plastic housing is rated IP65. The pump
can be externally controlled either by contact free signal or analogue signal (e.g. 0/4-20 mA).

The motor driven dosing pumps must be equipped with adequate protection against electrical
overload.

The Motor dosing pump must have LCD control panel must have a protection standard of IP 65.
The microprocessor control with optimum combination of variable AC frequency combined with
digital stroking frequency; ensure exact metering even in the lower minimum range due to individual
stroke control.

The pump should have Ablaclit LCD indicate the current operating status, LEDs function as
operation or fault indicators and fault indicator or packing relays monitor the pump function.

Liquid ends shall be PVDF which suitable for Sodium Hypochlorite and Acid.

D. CHEMICAL TANKS FOR AND ACCESSORIES CHLORINE DOSING :

• Chemical tank should be made of transparent U.V. stabilized polyethylene with scale for liters
integral sintered threaded bushes for assembly of metering pumps, and its mounting flange with
integral sintered threaded bushes for two electronic stirrer, each tank shall have one electronic
stirrer and shall serve 2 ( two ) chemical dosing pumps.

• Chemical resistant electronic stirrer specification, chemical tank:

The mixer shall be suitable for the size of the chemical tank and for batching and mixing of liquids
of up to max. 500 mPas viscosity. Intermittent operation via time switch clock.

The motor shall be 1400 rpm, insulation class F, suitable for tropic, stainless steel
1.4571 shaft with PVDF coating, polypropylene (PP) turbine or PVDF.

The motor shall be 0.75 kW fitted with condensers and are operated by a single phase 230 V/50
Hz AC power supply.

A motor safety switch is to be fitted on site for the motor.

• Suction assembly shall comprise of foot/suction valve, suction tube and two-stage level switch.
Material of construction should be of PVC which resist Sodium hypochlorite..

• Dosing valves and tubes must be PVC for hypochlorite media.

E. CHEMICAL TANKS AND ACCESSORIES FOR ACID DOSING :

• Chemical tank should be made of transparent U.V. stabilized polyethylene with scale for liters
integral sintered threaded bushes for assembly of metering pumps, tanks each tank shall serve
three acid dosing pumps.

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 • Suction assembly shall comprise of foot/suction valve, suction tube and two-stage level switch.
Material of construction should be of PVC which resist Sodium hypochlorite, qty (4) six.

• Dosing valves PP and tubes shall be PE for acid media.

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 1.3 EXECUTION

1.3.1 Installation

A. Install equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Install piping to conserve building space, not interfere with the use of space and other
work.

C. Route piping in an orderly manner, and maintain gradient. Group whenever practical at
common elevations.

D. Install piping to allow for expansion and contraction without stressing pipe, joints, or
connected equipment. Provide access to valves and fittings.

E. Pipe relief valve outlet and backwash to nearest floor drain.

F. Install unions downstream of valves and at equipment or apparatus connections.

G. Pumps.

1. Provide air cock and drain connection on horizontal pump casings.

2. Provide all trimmings and accessories as described under section 4 and as shown on
drawings.

3. Decrease from line size, with long radius reducing elbows or reducers. Support piping
adjacent to pump such that no weight is carried on pump casings. Provide supports
under elbows on pump suction and discharge line sizes 100mm and over.

H. Filter Tanks

1. Provide support for tanks independent of building structural framing members.

2. Clean and flush tank after installation. Seal until pipe connections are made.

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