ASTM F2159-03

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Designation: F 2159 – 03
Standard Specification for
Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for
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SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2159; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Scope moplastic Pipe and Fittings
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D 6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP)
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for sulfone
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3 F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
plastic insert fittings and copper crimp rings for three sizes ( ⁄8
1 3 F 876 Specification for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX)
, ⁄2 , and ⁄4) of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing.
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Tubing
These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold-
F 877 Specification for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX)
and hot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures
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Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
up to and including 180°F (82°C). Included are the require-
F 1498 Specification for Taper Pipe Threads 60° for Ther-
ments for material, molded part properties, performance, work-
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moplastic Pipe and Fittings
manship, dimensions, and markings to be used on the fittings
F 1807 Specification for Metal Insert Fitting Utilizing a
and rings.
Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
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(PEX) Tubing
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
2.2 ASME Standard:
mathematical conversions to SI units, which are provided for
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B 1.20.1 Pipe Threads General Purpose Inch
information only and are not considered the standard.
2.3 NSF International Standard:
1.3 The following is an index of the appendix in this
ANSI/NSF Standard No. 14 for Plastic Piping Components
specification:
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and Related Materials
GO/NO-GO Crimp Gauges Appendix X1
ANSI/NSF Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water System
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1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
Components-Health Effects
test method portions, Sections 11 and 12, of this specification.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety 3. Terminology
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
nology F 412 and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
nology D 1600, unless otherwise indicated.
requirements prior to use.
4. Classification
2. Referenced Documents
4.1 This specification governs one class of fittings and
2.1 ASTM Standards: 3 1
copper crimp rings suitable for use with nominal size ⁄8 , ⁄2 ,
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics and Electrical 3
and ⁄4 size PEX tubing that meets the requirements of ASTM
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Insulating Materials for Testing
Specifications F 876 or F 877.
D 1598 Test Method for Time-To-Failure of Plastic Pipe
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5. Materials and Manufacture
Under Constant Internal Pressure
D 1599 Test Method for Short-Time, Hydraulic Failure
5.1 Material—Fittings shall be molded from sulfone plastic
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Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
(SP) as specified in Specification D 6394. The material shall be
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
unreinforced polysulfone (group 01, class 1, grade2)or
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Plastics
polyphenylsulfone (group 03, class 1, grade 1). Material may
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
also be an unreinforced blend of these two materials with the
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
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Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.03.
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Current edition approved May 10, 2003. Published July 2003. Originally Available from the American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St.,
approved 2001. Last previous approved in 2002 as F2159-02. 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01. Available from the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF International), P.O.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04. Box 130140, Ann Arbor, MI 48113.
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F2159–03
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