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Elson EPS PEX Manual

Water & gas dual pex plumbing system
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EPS LEAD FREE CRIMP
EPS LEAD FREE CRIMP
EPS WATER & GAS DUAL
PEX PLUMBING SYSTEM
Australian
Standard
WaterMark
Certificate No: SMKP 21859
WMKA21276
AS 4176.8
Standard AS/NZS 2537.2
* Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and
contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
EPS PEX
MANUAL
TM
TM
WaterMark
WMKA21274
Standard AS 2492
LF
99.9% Lead Free
< 0.1% Pb
Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 MANUAL Australian Standard WaterMark WaterMark Certificate No: SMKP 21859 WMKA21276 WMKA21274 AS 4176.8 Standard AS/NZS 2537.2 Standard AS 2492 * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and Version 1.0 contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 2 99.9% Lead Free products since 2016. Elson lead Free* copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 3 & pex-al pipe for gas applications. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    EPS LF CRIMP WATER EPS CRIMP Pex Water Pipe Installation Requirements Technical Information Frequently Asked Questions Jointing Instructions EPS LF CRIMP GAS EPS Pex – AL GAS PIPE Installation Requirements Technical Information Pipe Sizing Tables Frequently Asked Questions Jointing Instructions PRODUCT LISTING Fittings LF Dual Water &...

  • Page 5: Crimp Water & Gas System

    Combined with either EPS pex water pipes or EPS Pex-Al Gas pipes. Connection to either pipe is fast and easy using EPS crimping tools. Same tool for both water and gas.

  • Page 6: Crimp Water & Gas Dual Pex Fittings

    • Specially designed and engineered EPS Crimp Tools - Battery and Manual. • Range sizes 16mm/20mm/25mm/32mm. • 25 year warranty against manufacturing defects. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 7 • Coils provide faster installation, less joints and cost saving. • EPS pipe is compatible with both - EPS Crimp & EPS Push-Fit fittings. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 8 Replace all pipe and fittings that have been compromised due to direct or radiant heat. Always follow required installation procedure as per AS/NZS 3500. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.

  • Page 9: Installation Requirements

    Linear Expansion. Failure to do so may exceed the torsional pull-out allowances on fittings resulting in leakage. Refer to the Pipe Specification Chart for the Thermal Expansion Co-efficient. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 10 Linear Expansion. Failure to do so may exceed the torsional pull-out allowances on fittings resulting in leakage. Refer to the Pipe Specification Chart for the Thermal Expansion Co-efficient. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 11 Minimum Bend Radius 10 x the outside diameter of pipe Pipe Size Horizontal 16mm 160mm 20mm 200mm 25mm 250mm 32mm 320mm * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 12 The potential threat of electrocution and death must be recognised if an earth line is disconnected by cutting metal pipes. ALWAYS check with a licenced electrician prior to proceeding. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 13 Water quality - Australian city potable water reticulation systems as defined in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.

  • Page 14: Technical Information

    EPS PEX 99.9% Lead Free < 0.1% Pb Technical Information * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 15 Note: pressure drop can be computed from head loss as hf × the unit weight of water (e.g., 9810 N/m3 at 4 deg C) Source: Wikipedia * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 16 EPS PEX 99.9% Lead Free < 0.1% Pb * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.

  • Page 17: Frequently Asked Questions

    • Inspect the tool to ensure if functions properly. • Inspect the jaws to ensure they’re clean, dry, and free of dirt. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 18 Do I need to check every crimp joint has been compressed properly? YES – you should check every crimp joint has been Compressed properly by testing with the crimp gauge. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.

  • Page 19: Jointing Instructions

    Make sure you are aware of the operating features and functions. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 20 • Remove protection cap visually inspect the fitting to ensure it is free of damage, dust, dirt and grit. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 21 • Pressure test the installation in accordance with AS/NZS 3500. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.

  • Page 22: Eps Pex - Al Gas Pipe

    Standard AS 4176 / ATS 5200 under License number SMKP 21859 for gas Installation only using EPS Crimp Gas fittings with the same corresponding License number. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.

  • Page 23: Installation Requirements

    Refer to Pipe specification Chart for timber frame cut out limitations. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 24 • Underground installation should comply with standard for quality of bedding and backfill. • Underground installation must comply with the required standards for minimum buried depth. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 25 Copper tube. The EPS Crimp Gas PEX-AL Piping system Product Range includes the three variants of Reversion fittings as detailed in the standard. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 26 * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.

  • Page 27: Technical Information

    75mm wide timber – maximum cut-out, notch, drill diameter of 19mm 100mm wide timber – maximum cut-out, notch, drill diameter of 25mm. Timber Joists Refer AS/NZS 5601 * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.

  • Page 28: Pipe Sizing Tables

    PIPE SIZING TABLE 2 – Flow rates in units of MJ/h Natural Gas @ 1.25 kPa ‐ 0.12 kPa Pressure Drop +m for Fitting Length of straight pipe m * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 29 PIPE SIZING TABLE 4 – Flow rates in units of MJ/h Natural Gas @ 2.75 kPa ‐ 0.75kPa Pressure Drop +m for Fitting Length of straight pipe m * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 30 PIPE SIZING TABLE 5 – Flow rates in units of MJ/h Natural Gas @ 2.75 kPa ‐1.5 kPa Pressure Drop +m for Fitting Length of straight pipe m * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 31 PIPE SIZING TABLE 7 – Flow rates in units of MJ/h Propane @ 70 kPa ‐ 10 kPa Pressure Drop +m for Fitting Length of straight pipe m * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.

  • Page 32: Frequently Asked Questions

    YES, always inspect the pipe and ensure it is cut square, has been “rounded & deburred”, has no rough edges and the internal and external pipe is undamaged prior to crimping. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 33 Piping system procedures • Must be installed using EPS Gas PEX-AL pipe, EPS Crimp Gas fittings and tools, licence SMKP 21859 * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.

  • Page 34: Jointing Instructions

    Make sure you are aware of the operating features and functions. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 35 2-3 full turns. Remove all swarf from outside and inside the pipe. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 36 * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 37 No.2 Straight Connector 20mm x Rp3/4 FI 21070 No.2 Straight Connector 25mm x Rp1 FI 21072 No.2 Straight Connector 32mm x Rp1 FI * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 38 21420 No.14 Elbow 16mm x Rp1/2 FI 21422 No.14 Elbow 20mm x Rp1/2 FI 21424 No.14 Elbow 20mm x Rp3/4 FI * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 39 No.25 Tee Reduced 25 x 25 x 16mm (16mm Centre) 21190 No.25 Tee Reduced 32 x 32 x 25mm (25mm Centre) * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 40 NO.63 BENT TAP CONNECTOR LEAD FREE BRASS Code Description 21340 No.63 Bent Tap Connector 16mm x G1/2 L/Nut 21342 No.63 Bent Tap Connector 20mm x G3/4 L/Nut * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 41 Connecting Barb Female 25mm CONNECTING BARB MALE LEAD FREE BRASS Code Description 21450 Connecting Barb Male 16mm 21452 Connecting Barb Male 20mm * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 42 EPS LF CRIMP GAS ADAPTOR LF DR BRASS Code Description 21032 Adaptor BUSHPEX Crimp Gas 40mm x EPS PEX Crimp Gas 32mm * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.

  • Page 43: Water Pipe

    Recycled Water Pipe (Lilac) 5m Length 16mm 21738 Recycled Water Pipe (Lilac) 5m Length 20mm 21739 Recycled Water Pipe (Lilac) 5m Length 25mm * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 44 Hot Water Pipe (Red) 50m Coil 16mm 21758 Hot Water Pipe (Red) 50m Coil 20mm 21753 Hot Water Pipe (Red) 50m Coil 25mm * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.

  • Page 45: Gas Pipe

    PEX/AL/PEX Pipe 25m Coil 16mm 21808 PEX/AL/PEX Pipe 25m Coil 20mm 21809 PEX/AL/PEX Pipe 25m Coil 25mm 21816 PEX/AL/PEX Pipe 25m Coil 32mm * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.

  • Page 46: Tools & Accessories

    EPS LF CRIMP W & G DUAL MANUAL CRIMPING TOOL Code Description 21931 Manual Crimping Tool 16mm 21933 Manual Crimping Tool 20mm 21935 Manual Crimping Tool 25mm * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 47 Reaming Tool EPS CRIMP GAS 32mm CRIMP GAUGE Code Description 21981 Crimp Gauge 16-20mm CRIMP GAUGE Code Description 21982 Crimp Gauge 25-32mm * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
  • Page 48 PEX Profile Bend Bracket W/ Spring 90 Degree 25mm PROFILE BEND Code Description PEX Profile Bend Bracket 90 23838 Deg x 25mm PA6 * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.

  • Page 49: Warranty

    < 0.1% Pb Warranty EPS PEX 25 YEARS WARRANTY The Elson EPS Crimp Water & Gas Dual Pex Plumbing System carries a 25 year product warranty which covers product manufacturing faults and defects. This warranty only applies under the following requirements: •...
  • Page 50 To the extent of the Law, Elson shall not be liable for any consequential loss or damage of any kind caused by any product faulty or defective in workmanship or manufacture.
  • Page 51 Water Meter Ball Valves & Kits, Hot Water Valves, Press Ball Valves, Union Ball Valves, Instantaneous Hot Water Connection Kits and Lead Free DR Brassware. * Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight. Elson - since 1993 ISO9001 accredited sales@elson.net.au www.bushpex.com...
  • Page 52 Disclaimer: The informa�on provided within this Product Informa�on and Installa�on Manual is designed as a guide only and is believed to be accurate at the �me of prin�ng. Elson Australasia Pty Ltd and its employees take no responsibility in regard to any specific installa�on. Installa�on must always require supervision and consulta�on from a licenced Plumber.

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