ASTM_F_1807_-_15.pdf

Designation:F180715Standard Specification forMetal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9Cross-linked Polyethylene(PEX)Tubing and SDR9Polyethylene of Raised Temperature(PE-RT)Tubing1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1807;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope*1.1 This specification covers metal insert fittings and coppercrimp rings for use with cross-linked polyethylene(PEX)tubing in38,12,58,34,1,114,112,and 2 in.nominal diametersthat meet the requirements for Specification F876 and for usewith polyethylene of raised temperature(PE-RT)tubing in38,12,58,34and 1 in.and 114in.nominal diameters that meet therequirements of Specifications F2623 and F2769.These fittingsare intended for use in 100 psi(689.5 kPa)cold-and hot-waterdistribution systems operating at temperatures up to,andincluding,180F(82C).The requirements for materials,workmanship,dimensions,and markings to be used on thefittings and rings are also included.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard.The values given in parentheses are mathemati-cal conversions to SI units which are provided for informationonly and are not considered the standard.1.3 Compliance with this specification requires that thesefittings be tested and certified to Specification F877 when usedwith PEX tubing and Specification F2769 when used withPE-RT tubing.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A269/A269M Specification for Seamless and Welded Aus-tenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General ServiceA276/A276M Specification for Stainless Steel Bars andShapesA312/A312M Specification for Seamless,Welded,andHeavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel PipesB16/B16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod,Barand Shapes for Use in Screw MachinesB62 Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce MetalCastingsB75/B75M Specification for Seamless Copper TubeB88 Specification for Seamless Copper Water TubeB124/B124M Specification for Copper and Copper AlloyForging Rod,Bar,and ShapesB140/B140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead(RedBrass or Hardware Bronze)Rod,Bar,and ShapesB283/B283M Specification for Copper and Copper-AlloyDie Forgings(Hot-Pressed)B371/B371M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon AlloyRodB453/B453M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy(Leaded-Brass)Rod,Bar,and ShapesB584 Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings forGeneral ApplicationsB927/B927M Specification for Brass Rod,Bar,and ShapesB967/B967M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Tin-BismuthAlloy Rod,Bar and WireD1600 Terminology forAbbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-ticsD2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-moplastic Pipe and FittingsE18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-terialsF412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping SystemsF876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene(PEX)Tub-ingF877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene(PEX)Hot-and Cold-Water Distribution SystemsF2623 Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature(PE-RT)SDR 9 TubingF2769 Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature(PE-RT)Plastic Hot and Cold-Water Tubing and Distri-bution Systems1This standard is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on PlasticPiping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings.Current edition approved April 1,2015.Published April 2015.Originallyapproved in 1997.Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F1807 14a.DOI:10.1520/F1807-15.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 2.2 ASME Standards:3B1.20.1 Pipe Threads General Purpose(Inch)B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure FittingsB16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder JointPressure Fittings2.3 Manufacturers Standardization Society Standard:4SP-104 Wrought Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings2.4 NSF International Standard:5Standard No.14 for Plastic Piping Components and RelatedMaterialsStandard No.61 for Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects2.5 EN Standards6EN 12164 Copper and Copper Alloys-Rod for Free Machin-ing PurposesEN 12165 Copper and Copper Alloys-Wrought and Un-wrought Forging StockEN 1982