ASTM_F_877_-_11a.pdf

Designation:F87711aStandard Specification forCrosslinked Polyethylene(PEX)Hot-and Cold-WaterDistribution Systems1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F877;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope*1.1 This specification covers requirements,test methods,and marking requirements for system components when testedwith nominal SDR9 crosslinked polyethylene tubing as asystem.Systems are intended for 100 psi(0.69 MPa)waterservice up to and including a maximum working temperatureof 180F(82C).Requirements and test methods are includedfor materials,workmanship,dimensions and tolerances,burstpressure,sustained pressure,excessive temperature andpressure,and thermo-cycling tests.The components coveredby this specification are intended for use in residential andcommercial,hot and cold,potable water distribution systems orother applications such as municipal water service lines,radiant panel heating systems,hydronic baseboard heatingsystems,snow and ice melting systems,and building servicespipe.1.2 The text of this specification references notes,footnotes,and appendixes which provide explanatory material.Thesenotes and footnotes(excluding those in tables and figures)shallnot be considered as requirements of the specification.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard.The values stated in parentheses are providedfor information only.NOTE1Suggested hydrostatic design stresses and hydrostatic pressureratings for tubing and fittings are listed in Appendix X1.Design,assembly,and installation considerations are discussed in Appendix X2.An optional performance qualification and an in-plant quality controlprogram are recommended in Appendix X3.1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest method portion,Section 7,of this specification:Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for TestingD1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic PipeUnder Constant Internal PressureD1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time HydraulicPressure of Plastic Pipe,Tubing,and FittingsD1600 Terminology forAbbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-ticsD1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics(Withdrawn 1998)3D2749 Symbols for Dimensions of Plastic Pipe FittingsD2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basisfor Thermoplastic Pipe Materials or Pressure Design Basisfor Thermoplastic Pipe ProductsD3140 Practice for Flaring Polyolefin Pipe and Tubing(Withdrawn 1999)3F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping SystemsF876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene(PEX)Tub-ingF1960 Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEXReinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene(PEX)TubingF1961 Specification for Metal Mechanical Cold Flare Com-pression Fittings with Disc Spring for Crosslinked Poly-ethylene(PEX)TubingF1807 Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing aCopper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene(PEX)Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Tem-perature(PE-RT)TubingF1865 Specification for Mechanical Cold Expansion InsertFitting With Compression Sleeve for Cross-linked Poly-ethylene(PEX)TubingF2080 Specification for Cold-Expansion Fittings With MetalCompression-Sleeves for Cross-Linked Polyethylene(PEX)PipeF2159 Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on PlasticPiping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.61 on Water.Current edition approved Aug.1,2011.Published August 2011.Originallyapproved in 1984.Last previous approved 2011 as F877 11.DOI:10.1520/F0877-11A.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.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.*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 Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene(PEX)Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Tem-perature(PE-RT)TubingF2434 Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing aCopper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene(PEX)Tubing and SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Cross-linked Polyethylene(PEX-AL-PEX)TubingF2735 Specification for P