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IM-PF 724596 1021 PureFlow Water System (EN)
16 Installer Checklist
In the event there is a con󶈶ict between the contents of this list or
any applicable code, the code or the instructions, whichever is more
restrictive, shall govern.
Tubing Markings
ASTM F876 Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing.
ASTM F877 Cross-linked polyethylene distribution systems
(connection listed with manufacturer-supplied 󶈵tting and PEX tubing).
Fitting Markings
ASTM F877 Cross-linked polyethylene distribution systems
(connection listed with manufacturer-supplied 󶈵tting and PEX tubing).
Joints and Connections
Tube end cuts shall be cut square and free of burrs.
Connection shall be assembled per manufacturer’s product instructions.
Incorrectly assembled 󶈵ttings shall be cut out and replaced.
General Installation Recommendations
Contraction: allow ⅛" slack per foot of PEX tubing.
PEX may be loosely bundled (NOT TAPED).
Do not bend PEX tubing tighter than the manufacturers recommended
minimum bending radius.
Install minimum 18" of metallic or other approved material piping
between gas water heater and PEX tubing connections.
PEX must be free of gouges, cuts, deep scratches, tar, kinks, grease,
󶈶ux, and fading or discoloration.
Protective sleeves or bushings shall be used with metal studs.
Use clamps or straps at the required minimum “L” spacing between a
tubing bend and PEX connections.
Minimum horizontal support shall be per the table under "12.3
Supporting PureFlow PEX Tubing" on page 63.
Vertical tubing shall be supported at every 󶈶oor and at the midpoint
between 󶈶oors.
Supports/clamps shall not restrict the movement of PEX tubing.
Supports/clamps shall not pinch, cut, kink, or damage tubing.
Use only hangers and straps recommended for plastic tubing.
Tubing passing through slabs or foundations shall have a protective
sleeve.
Tubing shall be protected from nail damage.
Transition connections shall be made with 󶈵ttings approved for that
purpose.
PEX shall be located at least 6" horizontally and 12" vertically from
sources of high heat.
Testing
Test pressure shall be at least equal to normal system working
pressure, but not less than 40 psi and not greater than 100 psi.
Test duration shall not be less than 15 minutes.
A slight drop in pressure after two hours is normal.