Install Instructions

Professional Plumbing Installation Guide
25
Handling Guidelines for
EP Fittings
The following highlights the most common
guidelines for handling EP fittings:
• Do not solder within 18" of any EP
fittings in the same water line. You
must make sweat connections prior to
making the ProPEX connection.
• Do not subject EP fittings to impact.
• Do not use adhesives or adhesive tape
with EP fittings.
• Do not expose EP fittings to
open flame.
• Do not expose solder, flux, pipe dope
or solvents to EP fittings as immediate
damage may result.
• When using urethane foam insulation/
sealant, ensure that you cover the EP
fittings with a protective (polyethylene,
foil, etc.) sleeve to prevent direct
contact between the urethane foam
and the EP fittings.
• Never pull or drag tubing by the
installed EP fittings.
• Do not expose EP fittings to excessive
bending loads (greater than 100 lbs.).
• Do not use Uponor EP fittings
where temperatures and pressures
exceed ratings.
• Do not spray on or allow organic
chemicals, strong acids or strong bases
to contact Uponor EP fittings.
• Although EP fittings do not attract
rodents, pests and other insects, these
uninvited guests can have detrimental
effects on EP fittings as well as
duct systems, electrical systems and
other integrated systems in a home.
Property owners should take steps to
eliminate pests.
• Do not use petroleum or solvent-based
paints on Uponor EP fittings.