Specification

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ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
The push-fit fitting shall be installed on hard drawn copper type K, L and M complying with ASTM B88, cross-linked
polyethylene pipe (PEX) complying with ASTM F 876 or CSA B137.5 or CPVC piping complying with ASTM D 2846 or CSA
B137.6. The fitting shall be made of lead free dezincification brass and compliant with ASSE 1061, NSF/ANSI 61 and
NSF/ANSI 372. The fitting shall consist of an EPDM O-ring, a grade 316 stainless steel grab ring, and contain a polysulfone
tube liner for PEX applications. The fitting shall be used in a potable water system or a hydronic heating water
distribution up to 200 psi and 200°F. The fitting shall be a SharkBite fitting.
PART 1: GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Push-Fit Connection System for Potable Water Distribution and Hydronic Heating Water Distribution
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
B. ASSE: American Society of Safety Engineers
C. ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials
D. CSA: Canadian Standards Association
E. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
F. IAPMO: International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
G. NSF: National Sanitation Foundation
1.3 REFERENCES
A. ASSE 1061: Performance Requirements for Push-Fit Fittings
B. NSF/ANSI Standard 61: Certification for Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects
C. NSF/ANSI Standard 14: Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials
D. NSF/ANSI Standard 372: Lead Content Certification
E. ASTM B 88: Standard Specifications for Seamless Copper Water Tube
F. ASTM F 876: Standard Specification for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
G. CSA B137.5: Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing Systems for Pressure Applications
H. CSA B137.6
I. ASTM D 2846: Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Hot-and Cold-Water
Distribution Systems.
J. IAPMO: Uniform Plumbing Code
K. IAPMO: National Plumbing Code of Canada
L. IAPMO: International Plumbing Code
M. AWWA C904: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Pressure Pipe, ½ In. (12mm) Through 3 In. (.76 mm) for Water
Service.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer shall be well informed on installation instructions prior to installing.
B. The installation of tubing and fittings for hot and cold water distribution systems shall conform to the
requirements of the ICC International Plumbing Code or IAPMO Uniform Plumbing Code.
C. The piping shall be cut square, even and have no rough edges.