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This installation guide is intended to assist plumbing contractors and building officials and
includes general guidelines for the HeatLink® Potable Water Press System.
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to ensure you have the latest version of this guide.
Installations must follow all applicable local building and plumbing codes and regulations.
The HeatLink® Potable Water Press System features PureLink® Plus PEX-a tubing, high
performance polymer (HPP) fittings and multiport tees, no lead fittings, and stainless steel
press sleeve connection technology. The unique HeatLink® PEX-a process is based on
a method developed during the 1970’s and uses organic peroxide to chemically cross-
link the polyethylene during the manufacturing process. The PEX-a process produces a
higher degree and greater uniformity in crosslinking, resulting in product with significantly
improved material 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 for pneumatic and hydraulic applications.
HeatLink’s superior potable water system carries all necessary approvals for North American
installations, and offers significant advantages and benefits when compared to copper,
CPVC, and other PEX plumbing systems in use today.
HeatLink® Potable Water Press System Advantages
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Clean and non-toxic
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Flexible - easy installations
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Resists scaling and corrosion
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Fewer fittings
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Quiet - no water hammer noise
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Equalized pressure drops, minimize hot or cold surges
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Can easily be repaired if tubing is kinked
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Durable/long life
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Fast installations - no waiting to pressure test
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Labor costs are significantly reduced
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Light weight
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Discreet red/blue identification
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Chlorine resistance
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UV stabilized for up to 12 months exposure to sunlight
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Freeze and chemical resistance
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Low friction losses
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Domestic Hot Water continuous recirculation approved
Introduction