ASTM_F_2159_-_14.pdf

Designation:F215914Standard Specification forPlastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring forSDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene(PEX)Tubing and SDR9Polyethylene of Raised Temperature(PE-RT)Tubing1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2159;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 establishes requirements for sulfoneplastic insert fittings and copper crimp rings for four sizes(38,12,and34and 1)of cross-linked polyethylene(PEX)tubing that meet the requirements for Specification F876 andpolyethylene of raised temperature(PE-RT)tubing that meetthe requirements of Specifications F2623 and F2769.Thesefittings are intended for use in 100 psi(690 kPa)cold-andhot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures up toand including 180F(82C).Included are the requirements formaterial,molded part properties,performance,workmanship,dimensions,and markings to be used on the fittings and rings.1.2 UnitsThe values stated in inch-pound units are to beregarded as standard.The values given in parentheses aremathematical conversions to SI units that are provided forinformation only and are not considered standard.1.3 The following is an index of the appendix in thisspecification:GO/NO-GO Crimp GaugesAppendix X11.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest method portions,Sections 11 and 12,of this specification.This standard does not purport to address all of the safetyconcerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety andhealth practices and determine the applicability of regulatoryrequirements 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-ticsD2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-moplastic Pipe and FittingsD6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics(SP)F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping SystemsF876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene(PEX)Tub-ingF1498 Specification for Taper Pipe Threads 60 for Thermo-plastic Pipe and FittingsF1807 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)TubingF2623 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 Systems2.2 ASME Standard:B 1.20.1 Pipe Threads General Purpose Inch32.3 NSF International Standard:ANSI/NSF Standard No.14 for Plastic Piping Componentsand Related Materials4ANSI/NSF Standard No.61 for Drinking Water SystemComponents-Health Effects43.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsDefinitions are in accordance with Termi-nology F412 and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-nology D1600,unless otherwise indicated.1This specification 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 Aug.1,2014.Published September 2014.Originallyapproved 2001.Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F2159-11.DOI:10.1520/F2159-14.2For 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 National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036,http:/www.ansi.org.4Available from NSF International,P.O.Box 130140,789 N.Dixboro Rd.,AnnArbor,MI 48113-0140,http:/www.nsf.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 4.Classification4.1 This specification governs one class of fittings andcopper crimp rings suitable for use with nominal size38,12,34and 1 size PEX tubing that meets the requirements of ASTMSpecifications F876 and PE-RT tubing that meets the require-ments of Specifications F2623 and F2769.5.Materials and Manufacture5.1 MaterialFittings shall be molded from sulfone plastic(SP)as specified in Specification D6394.The material shall beunreinforced polysulfone(group 01,class 1,grades 1 or 2)orpolyphenylsulfone(group 03,class 1,grade 1 or 2)orunreinforced polyphenylsulfone/polysulfone blends(group 04,Class 1,grade 2)or reworked plastic in accordance with 5.1.1.NOTE1Since fittings specifie