Installation Guide

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Description of System Components
Use on Gas Piping. Valves listed as complying with IAS U.S. Requirement 3-88 or CGA CR91-002
but not ASME B16.33 or CGA 3.11 are not to be installed outdoors.
Valves must be used in the following conditions:
a) Gas appliances must have an accessible ½ PSIG manual shut-o valve upstream of
connectors with a union to allow removal of appliance
b) An accessible manual gas shut-o valve is required upstream of each pressure
regulator on elevated pressure systems.
Part No. Description
HFSB-1515 ⁄" Female NPT Ball Valve
HFSB-2424 ½" Female NPT Ball Valve
HFSB-3434 ¾" Female NPT Ball Valve
HFSB-4444 1" Female NPT Ball Valve
Quick-connect devices provide a safe and easy way to make connections to moveable out-
door gas appliances like barbecues and space heaters. Quick-connect devices used with
HOME-FLEX® gas piping systems must conform to ANSI Z21.15, CGA 9.1, 9.2, 6.9 and AGA/
CGA 7-90/CR94-001. A shut-o valve should be installed upstream of the quick-connect
device and remain in the o position when the quick-connect device is not in use. All instal-
lations and devices must conform with local codes. Quick-connect devices that can be used
with HOME-FLEX® gas piping systems include, but are not limited to, models in the M. B.
Sturgis 3/375 family of products.
2.7 Bonding Clamps
Bonding clamps are used to connect the CSST gas piping system to the structure’s existing
grounding system. Connection is to be made to a HOME-FLEX® tting or black-iron com-
ponent nearest the gas service entrance of the building (see Section 4.10 on page 37).
Connection is never to be made directly to the HOME-FLEX® tubing.
Part No. Description
11-05BC
Bronze UL 467 listed bonding
clamp for use with ½" and ¾"
systems
2.8 Protection Devices
Like striker plates, HOME-FLEX® Flexible Protective Conduit is used to protect HOME-FLEX®
tubing from puncture hazards.
Part No. Description
11-12512
1¼" x 12" Flexible Protective Con-
duit (For use with ½" & ¾" CSST)