CONTENTS
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1. Scope
3
2. Design & Applications
4
2.1 Applications
4
2.2 Types of Sprinkler Systems
4
2.3 Piping Con
fi
gurations 5
2.4 Plumbing System Connections
6
3. System Overview
7
3.1 Application
7
3.2 Standards and Certi
fi
cations 7
3.3 Warranty
7
4. RAUPEX PEXa Pipe
8
4.1 Pipe Properties
8
4.2 Pipe Dimensions and Weights
8
4.3 Pipe Markings
8
4.4 Pressure and Temperature Ratings
9
4.5 Excessive Temperature and Pressure Capability
9
4.6 Corrosion Resistance
9
4.7 Chlorine Resistance
9
4.8 Ultraviolet Resistance
9
4.9 Bend Radius
10
4.10 Chemical Compatibility
10
4.11 Freeze Break Resistance
10
4.12
Condensation
10
5. Compression-sleeve Fittings
11
5.1 Fitting Scope
11
5.2 Fitting Assembly
14
5.3 Installation Considerations
14
5.4 Compression-sleeve Tools
17
5.3 Fire Sprinklers
19
6. System Planning
21
6.1 Determine Local Jurisdiction Requirements
21
6.2 Obtain Residence Information
21
6.3 Identify Water Supply Source, Flow, Pressure
21
6.4 Determine Layout of Water Supply
22
6.5 Determine Sprinkler Requirements
22
6.6 Design Piping System Layout
23
6.7 Perform Hydraulic Calculations
23
6.8 Obtain AHJ Approval
23
7. Installation Considerations
24
7.1 Ensure Design Meets Installation Guidelines
24
7.2 Mounting FIREPEX Sprinkler Fittings
24
7.3 RAUPEX Pipe Packaging
28
7.4 Fitting Packaging
28
7.5 Uncoiling Pipe
28
7.6 Bending Pipe
28
7.7 Distance Between Fittings
29
7.8 Pipe Protection
29
7.9 Supporting RAUPEX Pipe
30
7.10 Supporting Fittings
30
7.11 Copper Soldering
30
7.12 Kink Repair
31
7.13 Installing Sprinklers
31
7.14 Pressure Testing
31
7.15 Testing System Flow
32
7.16 Maintaining the System
33
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