This technical information applies to the REHAU FIREPEX
™
residential
fi
re sprinkler system including the assembly and use
of the
®
compression-sleeve
fi
ttings, RAUPEX
®
white
UV shield (PEXa pipe) and compression-sleeve tools,
intended for use in residential
fi
re sprinkler systems.
For professional use only. Persons using this guide must be experi-
enced and appropriately licensed
fi
re sprinkler system designers or
installers, who have an understanding of the principles and practices
for system design and installation.
The information presented in this guide is intended to demonstrate the
proper design, assembly method and installation recommendations for
the FIREPEX system but is not speci
fi
c to your project conditions. It is
the responsibility of the licensed professional to check the prevailing
local codes and to verify that technical information presented in this
guide is appropriate for a particular installation.
Nothing in this guide supersedes national or local code requirements
or the recommendations of other manufacturers regarding their
components. Observe all applicable national, state and local laws,
regulations, standards, codes and ordinances. If you believe REHAU
product information con
fl
icts with applicable code requirements,
industry standards, or the recommendations of other manufacturers
regarding their components, contact the REHAU distributor in your
area and consult with the building authority having jurisdiction before
installing the FIREPEX system.
Before starting the design process, read the REHAU
PEXa Limited
Warranty
, available at www.na.rehau.com/warranties. It can also be
obtained from your authorized REHAU distributor or by writing to
REHAU Construction LLC, 1501 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg VA
20176 US.
Proper installation is the responsibility of the installing contractor.
Review the REHAU
Technical Guidelines
prior to installation of the
FIREPEX system. REHAU
Technical Guidelines
are de
fi
ned in the
REHAU
PEXa Limited Warranty
as: The most current and applicable
versions of all the technical literature available on the REHAU North
America website at www.na.rehau.com/resourcecenter, including, but
not limited to, technical manuals, instruction guides, technical
bulletins, submittals and REHAU Academy training presentations.
Check the REHAU Resource Center for the latest updates
(www.na.rehau.com/resourcecenter).
Contact the REHAU distributor in your area if you do not understand
the information in this manual or if you have questions about the
REHAU
Technical Guidelines
.
This guide contains safety-related information that requires your
special attention. It is indicated with the safety alert symbol and the
signal words described below:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury
.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a risk of property damage
Only trained personnel should be engaged in the installation process.
Follow the instructions in this guide and other REHAU
Technical
Guidelines
and use common sense to reduce the risk of injury or
property damage.
WARNING
Read the instruction manual for the
compression-sleeve tools before use and follow all
safety precautions - improper use can cause serious
personal injury
WARNING
compression-sleeve tools use a strong
hydraulic force to expand PEXa pipe and compress
components of the REHAU
compression-sleeve system.
To reduce the risk of crush and laceration injury,
keep
fi
ngers, hands and all parts of your body away
from the expander head, hydraulic slide and
compression jaws during operation. Remove the
battery before attempting to change or adjust the
expander head or compression jaws.
DEWALT
®
and the DEWALT logo are trademarks of Stanley Black &
Decker, Inc., or an af
fi
liate thereof and are used under license.
MAKITA
®
is a trademark of Makita Corporation, or an af
fi
liate thereof.
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