Heat Link PEX-a, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Heat Link PEX a Potable Water Press System Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...ffset 16 Pressing Instructions 17 Press Tool Reference Guide 18 Press Descriptions 18 1 2 3 4 Standard Press Tool Instructions 19 1 2 3 4 Standard Press Tool Calibration 20 Metal Handle Tools 20 Compo...

Page 3: ...rivate spaces that reduce liability for property owners reduce maintenance and ensure accessibility Our well engineered plumbing systems provide peace of mind for property owners through extensive war...

Page 4: ...ial properties with respect to temperature pressure strength and chemical resistance Press sleeve technology has been used for decades worldwide in plumbing applications and has been used extensively...

Page 5: ...valent to those under which the test data were obtained e g constant pressure temperature and specific test environment Under some conditions such as pressure cycling higher temperature more aggressiv...

Page 6: ...tics of Building Materials CAN ULC S102 2 2007 2010 Canada Product Size Flame Spread FS Smoke Development SD Insulation Required Spacing Requirements PureLink Plus 1 2 25 50 No Min 8 20 cm PureLink Pl...

Page 7: ...G NSF ANSI 372 CSA IAPMO UPC HeatLink F2159 high performance polymer HPP fittings ASTM F2159 F877 CSA B137 5 NSF ANSI 14 NSF ANSI 61 and Annex G NSF ANSI 372 cNSFus pw IAPMO UPC CSA HeatLink F2159 HP...

Page 8: ...to open flame Do Not use above ratings Do Not reuse fittings Do Not expose to excessive stress due to PEX expansion contraction or bending force Do not solder pipe connections within 16 40 cm of any H...

Page 9: ...r air may be used for testing If allowed by local codes Note Be aware of how temperature can affect air tests Rising air temperature increases pressure falling air temperature decreases pressure Test...

Page 10: ...ealants Do Not Overtighten Use bend supports for 90 turns Use drop ear bend supports or copper stub outs for 90 turns when exiting walls Stub Out Elbows 12 Minimum Vertical Distance 6 Minimum Horizont...

Page 11: ...ing or exiting a concrete slab the PEX tubing should always be protected by a conduit elbow 86000 series or a tubing sleeve HeatLink NL fittings are suitable for direct unprotected burial in clean non...

Page 12: ...ot limited to Eaton B Line HoldRite Inc Hydra Zorb Corp Pentair Erico CADDY Walraven Inc Riser clamp Mid story Guide Appropriate Floor Assembly Appropriate Firestop Material Compatible with HeatLink P...

Page 13: ...13 Link Heat To minimize stress on fittings manifolds and multiport tees PEX should be supported as shown in the diagrams below...

Page 14: ...the soil building shrinkage or structural settlement For systems using PEX 1 and smaller the tubing will generally flex enough to eliminate the need for expansion offsets so long as tubing is installe...

Page 15: ...0 200 31 5 37 2 42 2 46 7 50 7 58 0 Common T Range Calculation for a 50 ft run of 1 PEX and temperature from 70 F to 150 F D 12 1 25 0 125 50 ft 1 1 10 F 100ft 150 F 70 F D 12 1 375 50 ft 1 1 10 F 100...

Page 16: ...10 5 12 5 14 1 15 6 17 0 19 4 L2 5 3 6 2 7 1 7 8 8 5 9 7 160 L1 11 3 13 3 15 1 16 7 18 2 20 8 L2 5 6 6 7 7 6 8 3 9 1 10 4 180 L1 11 9 14 1 16 0 17 7 19 3 22 0 L2 6 0 7 1 8 0 8 9 9 6 11 0 200 L1 12 6 1...

Page 17: ...l 1 2 3 4 1 11 4 11 2 32 2 33 2 Cut the PEX tubing to length ensuring a square cut an irregular cut may result in a failed connection For larger diameter PEX an ABS cutter is recommended 3 Slide the s...

Page 18: ...2 Auto 2 2 Position Auto Auto Single Stage Press The jaws are placed in one position on the sleeve and only one squeeze of the handles is needed to complete the press 2 Position Press The jaws are pla...

Page 19: ...the fitting and replace with new sleeves and fitting Never reuse stainless steel press sleeves 1 Open the tool jaws and center them over the stainless steel sleeve 2 Close jaws completely to finalize...

Page 20: ...ate the adjustment pin counter clockwise to increase the handle preload rotate clockwise to decrease the handle preload 5 Push down the adjustment pin and reinstall the 6 32 lock screw in the nearest...

Page 21: ...h new sleeves and fitting Never reuse stainless steel press sleeves 1 Open the tool jaws completely 2 Place the jaws over the PEX and move the tool sideways to center the jaws over the stainless steel...

Page 22: ...s 1 Open the tool jaws with the flat side of the tool facing the fitting place the tool onto the sleeve 1 8 3 mm away from the fitting end of the sleeve 2 Close the jaws completely to make the first p...

Page 23: ...ubricate all joints and pivot points 5 Make 3 test presses testing each with a Go No Go Gauge to ensure the tool is not damaged or worn Worn tools can often be refurbished with new pins and clips HL P...

Page 24: ...auge at any point ie the press may be too large OR the press will fit into the NO GO side of the gauge it will also fit into the GO side of the gauge ie the press may be too small An over press can ca...

Page 25: ...el press sleeves 1 Pull back on the moving handle to open the jaws Do not force the handles apart this can damage the tool 2 Position the jaws squarely around the sleeve then slightly close the handle...

Page 26: ...ff with a screwdriver 2 Slide the back pin head out about 1 2 Use GO gauge here Back pin Pop off E clip 3 Rotate the back pin until the line on the hex head points to the next highest number on the to...

Page 27: ...itting Never reuse stainless steel press sleeves The 3 in 1 confined space tool features a cam lever that modulates the pressure applied to the press sleeve allowing for a Multi Stage Press Adjust the...

Page 28: ...ve the cam lever to the Finish position and ensure that it will not move any further Failure to do so may result in a press out of tolerance Squeeze to finalize the press 6 Pull back on the moving han...

Page 29: ...eatLink recommends that a set of collars always be kept in the tool jaws Changing Collars 1 To change collars pull back on the moving handle so the open jaws can be held open with one hand 2 Rotate th...

Page 30: ...tainless steel press sleeves 1 Open the jaws squeeze at points indicated in diagram and position squarely around the sleeve then allow the jaws to firmly grasp the sleeve 2 Squeeze the trigger until t...

Page 31: ...41 11 2 11528 1 11500 Series Jaws HeatLink 11500 Series Jaws are compatible with the following third party tools Nibco PC 20M Mini Nibco PC 10M Mini Rothenberger Compact Example Presses 1 2 3 4 1 11 4...

Page 32: ...at comes with the tool 1 2 to 1 1 2 Press Instructions Auto Press Never press with empty jaws as this will damage the jaws Regularly check tool jaws and sleeve for any abnormalities that could be an i...

Page 33: ...Open the jaws and reposition them 90 from the first press 90 First Position Second Position 2 Press Instructions 2 Position Auto Press Never press with empty jaws as this will damage the jaws Regularl...

Page 34: ...e press has been properly formed onto the sleeve see diagram for guideline Tool jaws imprint HL on the sleeve An improperly positioned tool may result in a poor press and a damaged fitting Sight Hole...

Page 35: ...taulic Vic Press Tool Style PFT510 Move the red ring forward by pressing the small button on top This shortens the piston travel distance saving time and battery HeatLink has made significant improvem...

Page 36: ...orn out or damaged and must be replaced Fittings Cracked Cut out fitting and replace with new sleeves and fitting Fitting Barbs are Damaged Cut out fitting and replace with new sleeves and fitting PEX...

Page 37: ...nk Heat PEX Tubing Pressure Drop Graph Water Flow Rate in US gpm 50 10 1 0 1 0 01 0 05 0 5 5 100 100 10 1 0 1 0 01 Pressure Drop in psi 100 ft 50 5 0 5 0 05 1 2 3 4 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 1 Chart settings at 1...

Page 38: ...38 Link Heat Piping Methods Modified Home Run Piping Method Recommended 1 Remote headers require less than half of the connections of the branch method 2 Less PEX tubing compared to home run method...

Page 39: ...39 Link Heat Home Run Piping Method Branch and Tee Piping Method...

Page 40: ...hower Private Mixing valve 1 50 1 50 2 00 Kitchen sink Private Faucet 1 50 1 50 2 00 Laundry tray Private Faucet 2 25 2 25 3 00 Dishwasher Private Faucet 1 00 1 00 Washing machine 8lbs Private Automat...

Page 41: ...7 0 Tee Run 6 0 6 6 6 0 BRASS 1 2 3 4 1 11 4 11 2 2 Coupling 2 0 0 6 1 3 2 2 2 Elbow 90 9 4 9 4 10 0 10 12 20 Tee Branch 10 4 8 9 11 0 10 12 19 Tee Run 2 4 1 9 2 3 2 2 2 PEX Tubing Water Volume Dimens...

Page 42: ...er plumbing system with an operating temperature above 140 F 60 C or system pressure above 80 psig 550 kPaG or highly aggressive water quality or any combination thereof can significantly reduce the s...

Page 43: ...43 Link Heat Tool Part Tool Description Tool Date Calibrated Calibrated By Press Tool Calibration Tracking Sheet...

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