ASTM_F_1865_-_09.pdf

Designation:F186509Standard Specification forMechanical Cold Expansion Insert Fitting With CompressionSleeve for Cross-linked Polyethylene(PEX)Tubing1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1865;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 mechanical cold expansioninsert fittings with compression sleeve suitable for use withcross-linked polyethylene PEX plastic tubing in38,12,58,34,and 1in.and larger nominal diameters that meet the require-ments of Specifications F876 and F877.These fittings areintended for use in 100 psi(689.5 kPa)cold and hot waterdistributions systems operating at temperatures up to andincluding 180 F(82C).Included are the requirements formaterials,workmanship,dimensions,and markings to be usedon the fittings and compression sleeves1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.3 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:2B16/B16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod,Barand Shapes for Use in Screw MachinesB140/B140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead(RedBrass or Hardware Bronze)Rod,Bar,and ShapesB283 Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forg-ings(Hot-Pressed)D1600 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 Systems2.2 ASME Standards:3B 1.20.1 Pipe Threads General Purpose(inch)B 16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure FittingsB 16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder JointPressure Fittings2.3 NSF International Standards:4NSF 14 Plastic Piping Components and Related MaterialsNSF 61 Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects2.4 MSS Standard:5SP-104 Wrought Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsDefinitions are in accordance with Termi-nology F412 and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-nology D1600 unless otherwise indicated.4.Classification4.1 This specification covers one class of mechanical coldexpansion insert fittings with compression sleeve suitable foruse with PEX tubing that meets the requirements of Specifi-cation F876 and F877.5.Materials and Manufacture5.1 FittingsThe fittings shall be made from one of thefollowing metals:1This specification is under the jurisdiction of CommitteeF17 on Plastic PipingSystems and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeF17.10 on Fittings.Current edition approved Dec.1,2009.Published January 2010.Originallyapproved in 1998.Last previous edition approved 2009 as F186502a(2009).DOI:10.1520/F1865-09.2For 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.3Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME),ASMEInternational Headquarters,Three Park Ave.,New York,NY 10016-5990,http:/www.asme.org.4Available from NSF International,P.O.Box 130140,789 N.Dixboro Rd.,AnnArbor,MI 48113-0140,http:/www.nsf.org.5Available from Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and FittingsIndustry(MSS),127 Park St.,NE,Vienna,VA 22180-4602,http:/www.mss-.*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 5.1.1 Machined Brass FittingsMachined brass fittingsshall be made from material meeting the requirements ofSpecification B140/B140M CopperAlloy UNS C31400,Speci-fication B16/B16M Copper Alloy UNS C38500,or CopperAlloy UNS No.C27450,or DIN 17660 CuZn39Pb3.5.1.2 Forged Brass FittingsForged brass fittings shall bemade from material meeting the requirements of SpecificationB283 Copper Alloy UNS C37700,or Copper Alloy UNS No.C27450,or DIN 17660-CuZn40Pb2.5.1.3 Compression SleevesCompression sleeves shall bemade from material meeting the requirements of SpecificationB140/B140M Copper Alloy UNS C37700,Specification B16/B16MCopper AlloyUNSC38500,orDIN17660-CuZn39PB3.6.General Requirements6.1 The following sections of Specification F8