Underground Installation/Concrete slabs
NOTE
: It is a requirement to pressure test the pipe and fittings
in accordance with AS/NZS 3500 prior to burying or concealing
the EPS Plumbing System. Underground installation of EPS pipe
and fittings must be in accordance with AS/NZ3500 including but
not limited to the following:
• Minimum buried depth required by standards.
• Minimum pipe separation distance.
• Wrapping and protection.
• Conduit sleeving through slab penetration.
• Underground Piping installation recommended with no joints.
• Concrete slab piping must be continuous with no Joints.
Exposure to UV Rays.
Pipe must be protected from long term or permanent U.V.
exposure, by way of lagging, or encasing in a conduit. AS/
NZ 3500 outlines installation practices and considerations the
installer must abide by.
EPS PEX pipe is specifically designed for the EPS CRIMP
plumbing system in conformance with AS/ NZS2492 with
watermark certificate WMKA21274. EPS PEX pipe is compatible
with all two EPS jointing systems for water including:
• EPS LF Crimp
• EPS LF Push-Fit
System Testing
Pipe and joint system testing must be carried out in accordance
with AS/NZS3500 and any other applicable local authority
requirements prior to burying or concealing the EPS Pex
Plumbing System. It is the responsibility of the Licensed Installer
to ensure that all joints and fittings are inspected, tested
and checked for leaks to ensure safety and compliance. It is
recommended to incorporate a checking procedure to ensure
that each joint has been correctly and completely jointed.
ELECTROCUTION WARNING!
The potential threat of electrocution and death must be
recognised if an earth line is disconnected by cutting metal pipes.
ALWAYS check with a licenced electrician prior to proceeding.
* Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
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EPS
LEAD FREE*
CRIMP
W
ATER -
Installation Requirements
99.9% Lead Free
< 0.1% Pb
EPS PEX