ASTM_F_2080_-_15.pdf

Designation:F208015Standard Specification forCold-Expansion Fittings With Metal Compression-Sleevesfor Cross-Linked Polyethylene(PEX)Pipe1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2080;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 cold-expansion fittings usingmetal compression-sleeves for use with cross-linked polyeth-ylene(PEX)plastic pipe in38-in.,12-in.,58-in.,34-in.,1-in.,114-in.,112-in.,and 2 in.nominal diameters,whereby the PEXpipe is cold-expanded before fitting assembly.These cold-expansion fittings and metal compression-sleeves are intendedfor use in residential and commercial,hot and cold,potablewater distribution systems,as well as sealed central heating,including under-floor heating systems,with continuous opera-tion at pressures up to and including 100 psi(690 kPa),and attemperatures up to and including 180F(82C).1.2 Included in this specification are the requirements formaterials,workmanship,dimensions,and markings to be usedon the fittings and compression-sleeves.Performance require-ments are as referenced in Specification F877.1.3 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 that are provided for informationonly and are not considered standard.1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest method portion,Section 10,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:2A108 Specification for Steel Bar,Carbon and Alloy,Cold-FinishedA269 Specification for Seamless and Welded AusteniticStainless Steel Tubing for General ServiceA276 Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and ShapesA312/A312M Specification for Seamless,Welded,andHeavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel PipesA519 Specification for Seamless Carbon and Alloy SteelMechanical TubingB16/B16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod,Barand Shapes for Use in Screw MachinesB62 Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce MetalCastingsB140/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)B371/B371M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon AlloyRodB584 Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings forGeneral ApplicationsB689 Specification for Electroplated Engineering NickelCoatingsB851 Specification for Automated Controlled Shot Peeningof Metallic Articles Prior to Nickel,Autocatalytic Nickel,or Chromium Plating,or as Final FinishD1600 Terminology forAbbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-ticsD2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-moplastic Pipe and FittingsF412 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:B1.20.1 Pipe Threads General Purpose(Inch)3B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings(Inch)3B16.22 Wrought CopperAlloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings(Inch)31This 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.1,2015.Published August 2015.Originallyapproved in 2001.Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F2080 121.DOI:10.1520/F2080-15.2For 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.3Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME),ASMEInternational Headquarters,Three Park Ave.,New York,NY 10016-5990,http:/www.asme.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 2.3 NSF Standards:Standard No.14 for Plastic Piping Components and RelatedMaterials4Standard No.61 for Drinking Water System ComponentsHealth Effects42.4 MSS Standard:SP-104 Wrought Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings52.5 EN Standards:EN 12164 Copper and Copper AlloysRod for Free Ma-chining Purposes6EN 12165 Copper and Copper AlloysWrought and Un-wrought Forging Stock63.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsDefinitions of terms used in this specifica-tion are in accordance with Terminology F412,and abbrevia-tions are in accordance with Terminolo