Installation Guide

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EXPANSION PEX TUBING
Expansion PEX Tubing
PEX-A tubing is cross-linked, high-density polyethylene. All Apollo Expansion PEX is opaque in color
and is available with black, red, or blue print lines for easy identication of hot, cold, and main water lines.
Apollo uses the high-pressure peroxide method of cross-linking which is also known as PEX-A.
Apollo Expansion PEX pipe is produced using the high-pressure peroxide method for crosslinked polyethylene
(PEXa) in accordance with ASTM F876, F877, CSA B137.5 and PPI TR-3, and is certified to NSF 14/61 standards.
Apollo Expansion PEX pipe also meets the requirements of ASTM F2023 for chlorine resistance. Apollo Expansion
PEX pipe is manufactured using a quality management system which has been certified to the latest version of ISO 9001
Use of Apollo Expansion PEX pipe in heating systems requires corrosion protection and/or isolation by using a heat exchanger or
non-ferrous components throughout the system.
Features:
• Superior exibility allows for fewer joints, thus reducing leak points
• Expandable and allows for “full ow”
• Less coil memory than traditional PEX pipe and resists the urge to remain coiled
• Compatible with both expansion and crimp, clamp or sleeve methods of joining
• Heat-repairable if kinked during installation, thus further eliminating additional
repair connections
• Shape memory inherent in PEX-A tubing results in the shrinking of expanded pipe to
normal size, creating strong, durable, and reliable ASTM F1960 tting connections
• Maximum cross-linking increases exibility and resistance to cracking
• Copper tube size dimensions (CTS)
• Available in black, red, or blue print lines
• Approved for use with brass and poly alloy crimp ttings (ASTM F1960 and ASTM 1807)
• 25 year warranty
Standards / Certications:
• PEX 3006 - SDR 9 • Meets or exceeds: ASTM F876/F877/F1807/F1960/F2023/F2080/F2155
• cNSFus-pw • Meets ANSI/NSF 61 & 14
• cUPC • Meets CSA B137.9
Maximum Pressures & Temperatures:
• 160 psi @ 73.4° F (1055 kPa @ 23° C), 100 psi @ 180° F (690 kPa @82.2° C), 80 psi @ 200° F (550 kPa @ 93.3° C)
Design factor 0.50 (per ASTM F876, CSA B137.5)
Installation:
Cut PEX tubing at a 90º angle using a PEX tubing cutter. Clear the cut end of any burrs or debris. PEX tubing can be run through holes drilled into the center of studs or by using
straps and hangers. Bend supports can be used to make bends and angles instead of having to cut the tubing and use fittings. A variety of barb insert fittings or push type fittings
can be used with PEX tubing. DO NOT expose PEX tubing to direct sunlight. It is recommended to insulate hot water lines with standard foam polyethylene pipe insulation to
prevent heat loss. If installing in an area that experiences harsh winters, it’srecommended to insulate both hot and cold water lines to prevent freezing.
Compatible with Uponor (Wirsbo) ProPEX™. (ProPEX™ is a trademark of Uponor [Wirsbo].)
The maximum temperature and pressure ratings of Apollo Expansion PEX pipe are in accordance to ASTM F876, CSA B137.5 and PPI TR-3. The designer shall determine the actual
conditions and apply the appropriate and additional design factors as required for any particular project. The temperature and pressure ratings apply to the application of Apollo
Expansion PEX pipe for conveying heating and cooling water at the 2.0 safety factor on allowable working pressure according to ASTM and CSA. According to the Apollo Expansion
PEX warranty, the warranty period of 25 years is for operating conditions at or below 180ºF (82.2ºC) in permitted applications when the handling, use, installation and maintenance
continually complies with all Apollo Expansion PEX technical guidelines.
Article No.
Nom.
Size
in
Avg OD A
in (mm)
Min. Wall
Thickness B
in (mm)
Weight
lb/ft
(kg/m)
Capacity
gal/ft
(l/m)
EPPBXXX12
EPPRXXX12
EPPWXXX12
1/2
0.625
(15.88)
0.070
(1.78)
0.06
(0.08)
0.0098
(0.1222)
EPPBXXX34
EPPRXXX34
EPPWXXX34
3/4
0.875
(22.22)
0.097
(2.47)
0.10
(0.15)
0.0189
(0.2356)
EPPBXXX1
EPPRXXX1
EPPWXXX1
1
1.125
(28.58)
0.125
(3.18)
0.17
(0.26)
0.0316
(0.3939)