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• Uponor AquaPEX piping shall not be installed in locations with 

direct exposure to sunlight. 

• Piping shall be supported every 24" with metal pipe hangers 

designed for use with non-metallic pipe/

piping. Follow  

minimum bend radius limitations as detailed on page 26 of 

this installation guide. Drilling through joists is an acceptable 

method of support if allowed by the AHJ, joist manufacturer, 

and applicable building codes.

Exposed finished ceiling assemblies
• Ceiling shall be horizontal and must be finished with minimum 

33

⁄

88

"-thickness gypsum wallboard, a suspended membrane 

ceiling with lay-in panels or tiles having a minimum weight  

of 0.35 lf/ft

2

 installed with metallic support grids, or ½"-thick, 

code-complying plywood or solid sheathing.

• Piping shall be supported every 24" with metal supports 

designed for use with non-metallic pipe/piping. Follow 

minimum bend radius limitations as detailed on page 26 of 

this installation guide. Drilling through joists is an acceptable 

method of support if allowed by the AHJ, joist manufacturer, 

and applicable building codes.

• Listed residential sprinklers with an activation temperature of 

155°F (68.3°C) and 4.9 minimum K-factor shall be used in the 

exposed portion of the sprinkler system. Sprinkler spacing shall 

be no larger than 16 ft. Per NFPA 13D, sprinklers shall be ins

talled 

with deflectors no more than 1¾" below the bottom of the joist 

to account for future finished ceilings.

 

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Страница 1: ...Uponor AquaSAFE System Installation Guide...

Страница 2: ...5124 T 800 321 4739 F 952 891 2008 uponor usa com Uponor Ltd 6510 Kennedy Road Mississauga ON L5T 2X4 T 888 594 7726 F 800 638 9517 uponor ca 2021 Uponor All rights reserved First edition May 2016 Fif...

Страница 3: ...taken reasonable efforts in collecting preparing and providing quality information and material in this document However system enhancements may result in modification of features or specifications wi...

Страница 4: ...rinkler system overview 7 Backflow prevention requirements 7 AquaSAFE system components 7 Uponor AquaPEX piping 7 ProPEX sprinkler adapters and fittings 8 Equivalent piping lengths 8 Residential sprin...

Страница 5: ...nd piping support 25 Bending PEX 25 Piping support and pipe talon guidelines 25 Piping support spacing 26 Reforming kinked piping 27 Piping uncoilers 28 Extreme temperature installations 29 Chapter 7...

Страница 6: ...ansions 47 Chapter 8 Connecting plumbing runs 49 Chapter 9 Domestic water bypass 51 Bypass components 51 Installation guidelines 52 Troubleshooting 53 Hard or unfiltered water issues 53 Flow test fail...

Страница 7: ...re compliance with fire protection listings Uponor AquaPEX piping is manufactured in compliance with ASTM F876 ASTM F877 ASTM F1960 and ASTM F2023 as certified by NSF International Uponor AquaPEX pipi...

Страница 8: ...o UL 1821 Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service and the following guidelines Installation requirements Uponor AquaPEX white piping and ProPEX fittings listed to UL 1821...

Страница 9: ...mum weight of 0 35 lf ft2 installed with metallic support grids or thick code complying plywood or solid sheathing Piping shall be supported every 24 with metal supports designed for use with non meta...

Страница 10: ...days Do not use piping that has been exposed to direct sunlight for more than 30 days Do not install PEX piping in direct view of fluorescent lighting Do not use piping that has been exposed to direc...

Страница 11: ...ectrical systems and other integrated systems in a home Property owners should take steps to eliminate pests Do not subject PEX piping to impact During remodeling or ceiling repair take appropriate pr...

Страница 12: ...d acceptable to the AHJ The Uponor AquaSAFE system uses sprinkler adapter fittings with a NPT outlet to attach the fire sprinkler Refer to the Uponor Product Catalog for all adapter fittings ProPEX te...

Страница 13: ...e pressure but an automatic means of pressure relief must be installed on the sprinkler system piping As with multipurpose systems Uponor PEX and ProPEX fittings may not be used on standalone systems...

Страница 14: ...gths Reduced fittings Flow Equiv length EP reducing coupling 1 x Through 3 EP reducing coupling 1 x Through 4 EP reducing coupling 1 x 1 Through 3 EP reducing tee x x 1 Through 2 Branch 6 EP reducing...

Страница 15: ...elbow Through 11 12 11 Brass elbow Through 5 6 EP tee Through 2 2 4 Branch 17 14 9 Brass tee Through 1 1 Branch 6 6 Brass sweat adapter Through 3 3 4 Brass male threaded adapter Through 3 4 5 Brass fe...

Страница 16: ...ade as the PEX piping shrinks over the fitting due to the unique shape memory of Uponor AquaPEX piping Refer to the Uponor Product Catalog for a current listing of all ProPEX fittings listed for use i...

Страница 17: ...mperature sprinklers are required Caution Do not paint cover plates Paint coverage may interfere with the heat sensitivity of the sprinkler Recessed pendent sprinklers Recessed pendent sprinklers are...

Страница 18: ...bient ceiling temperatures exceed 100 F 38 C Recessed escutcheons Recessed escutcheons include a tension collar and are available in white or bronze to provide a finished appearance for sprinklers Cau...

Страница 19: ...esign provides the following information Model Type of sprinkler used Nominal orifice size Size of the orifice on the sprinkler Temperature rating Temperature the sprinkler will activate K factor A nu...

Страница 20: ...1st Floor RC RES 16 H 17 RC RES 16 H 18 RC RES 16 H 23 RC RES 16 H 14 RC RES 16 H 12 RC RES 16 H 3 RC RES 16 H 2 RC RES 16 H 1 RC RES 16 H 9 RC RES 16 H 24 Supply up to 2nd Floor Up Family room Sun ro...

Страница 21: ...ers Speed square Level Plumb bob and or chalk string Permanent marker Heat gun Extension cords and portable lighting Ladder s and or scaffolding Product verification Verify quantity and type of sprink...

Страница 22: ...and pressure inconsistencies Locating sprinkler and connection locations The sprinkler plan will identify the basic location for all sprinklers Mark the location of sprinklers with consideration of o...

Страница 23: ...ter heater or furnace 6 Light fixture 0 W 250 W 6 Light fixture 250 W 499 W 12 Table 3 1 Minimum distances from heat sources Floor to floor connection locations The sprinkler plan will identify the ba...

Страница 24: ...ize the distance of the dead end runs What to do if changes are required If any features or obstructions require the addition or deletion of sprinklers or significant relocation of sprinklers contact...

Страница 25: ...pate the use of fans surface mounted lighting beams and slopes For specific clearance requirements refer to NFPA 13D Vaulted ceilings and obstructions added after the system design is completed can in...

Страница 26: ...5 8 Sheet rock Typical screw location Align bottom of bracket to bottom of 1 mounting member surface for typical recessed pendant installation Use top screw holes in bracket Recessed sprinkler Brass...

Страница 27: ...r Speed nut Brass fitting Typical fitting bottom to joist bottom cNSFus pw G PEX U P Code F1960 LF 1 Sheet rock 1 Typical screw location Brass fitting Speed nut Align top of bracket to top of 1 mounti...

Страница 28: ...Important After installing the first sprinkler adapter verify the correct placement by temporarily installing all components sprinkler cover plate or escutcheon and a representation of the ceiling th...

Страница 29: ...ler adapter You should obtain a leak tight connection with a torque of 7 ft lbs to 21 ft lbs approximately two turns past hand tight Do not over tighten Always refer to the sprinkler manufacturer s da...

Страница 30: ...sion ring and are pressed into place until the flange is tight against the ceiling Escutcheons typically allow for up to adjustment Caution To protect the sprinkler from damage due to finishing work c...

Страница 31: ...l piping supports designed for plastic piping are acceptable and required for exposed applications Ensure proper orientation of the pipe talon as shown in Figure 6 1 2 Do not use supports that will da...

Страница 32: ...o allow the piping to expand and contract 1 Along horizontal runs install supports every 32 If horizontal runs are continuously supported place the piping supports at 6 intervals see Figure 6 3 2 Alon...

Страница 33: ...e temperature of the piping must not exceed 338 F 170 C DO NOT apply direct flame to Uponor AquaPEX piping Uponor AquaPEX piping repaired according to these recommendations will return to its original...

Страница 34: ...anels or tiles weighing greater than 0 35 lbs per square foot 1 7kg per square meter when installed with metallic support grids 13mm plywood soffits One layer of 13mm plywood Piping uncoilers The foll...

Страница 35: ...iping with adequate insulation in warm weather areas to minimize heating of the cold water supply Installation methods include but are not limited to Tenting over the fire sprinkler piping Additional...

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Страница 37: ...orded Expander Tool ProPEX Hand Expander Tool Distance between fittings Uponor requires a minimum distance between ProPEX fittings to avoid damaging the fittings during installation and to protect aga...

Страница 38: ...the connection must be replaced Square cut the piping 2 away from the fitting for 3 3 8 8 to 1 pipe 3 away for 1 to 2 pipe and 5 away for 2 and 3 pipe prior to making the new connection Brass ProPEX...

Страница 39: ...ools only Milwaukee expansion heads will auto rotate on the M12 and M18 H heads are not compatible with Milwaukee tools and Milwaukee heads are not compatible with Uponor tools Milwaukee heads are eas...

Страница 40: ...sion tools come with built in auto rotation If using a Milwaukee expansion head simply hold the piping and tool in place while holding the trigger to expand the piping The head will automatically rota...

Страница 41: ...leak paths 6 After the final expansion immediately remove the tool and insert the fitting Ensure the piping and ring seat against the shoulder of the fitting Important Only perform the necessary numbe...

Страница 42: ...owering Figure 7 11 FORCE LOGIC expansion head auto rotate teeth Auto rotate teeth 1 Remove the battery pack and place the FORCE LOGIC tool in the upright position cone up 2 Verify the expansion cone...

Страница 43: ...otation so the head will automatically rotate to ensure the piping is evenly expanded Note To cancel the expansion process quickly pull and release the trigger 4 Press the trigger to initiate the rota...

Страница 44: ...lder Figure 7 19 Insert fitting Making ProPEX connections with ProPEX 201 corded expander tools 1 Square cut the PEX piping perpendicular to the length of the piping Remove all excess material or burr...

Страница 45: ...e head back into the piping Continue expanding and rotating until the piping and ring are snug against the shoulder on the expander head See Table 7 2 Important Rotating the tool between expansions wi...

Страница 46: ...Rotate head Figure 7 25 Expand to shoulder 6 After the final expansion immediately remove the tool and insert the fitting Ensure the piping and ring seat against the shoulder of the fitting 40 l Upon...

Страница 47: ...Figure 7 28 ProPEX EP tee connected to pipe Figure 7 29 ProPEX brass fitting connected to pipe Figure 7 27 Ensure piping and ring seat against shoulder of fitting uponor usa com uponor ca l 41...

Страница 48: ...quare cut the PEX piping perpendicular to the length of the piping Remove all excess material or burrs that might affect the fitting connection 2 Expand each side of the ring once 3 Slide the expanded...

Страница 49: ...ing any ProPEX connections If used regularly apply the lubricant daily to the cone of the ProPEX expander tool Failure to keep the tool lubricated may result in improper connections Caution Excessive...

Страница 50: ...not pressurized 2 Use a utility knife to carefully cut through the ProPEX ring Important Do not heat the ring prior to cutting it Take care to cut only the ring and not the piping or fitting Gouges in...

Страница 51: ...removing the fitting measure 2 50 8 mm minimum for 3 3 8 8 to 1 pipe 3 76 2 mm minimum for 1 to 2 pipe 5 127 mm minimum for 2 and 3 pipe 6 Square cut the piping at the proper marking 7 Allow the fitti...

Страница 52: ...xpansion is not held in the expanded position before the fitting is inserted You should feel some resistance as the fitting goes into the piping If you do not feel any resistance the piping may be ove...

Страница 53: ...the tool on each expansion i e close the manual tool handle or release the trigger Cold weather expansions Uponor recommends the use of the Milwaukee M12 FUEL ProPEX expansion tool with RAPID SEAL he...

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Страница 55: ...er to multiple fixtures or you can install a dedicated run to supply an individual fixture From flow through multiport tees you can install Uponor AquaPEX to multiple cold water fixtures directly Ensu...

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Страница 57: ...tricting device The PRV opens only during sprinkler activation and not domestic use Therefore the flow restricting device does not negatively impact the water supply of the fire sprinkler system and a...

Страница 58: ...mestic use Pressure drop from sprinkler operation opens PRV Allows flow through PRV Flow switch can provide alarm if required Figure 9 1 Domestic water bypass installation with optional flow switch In...

Страница 59: ...e pressure gauge 6 reading will increase The water is now flowing through the water softener filtration system 9 only If a sprinkler activates the downstream pressure will drop below the PRV set point...

Страница 60: ...ailure 1 Make sure the PRV set pressure in the field is equal to or higher than the set pressure shown on the plan If the actual PRV set pressure is lower than the set pressure shown on the bypass det...

Страница 61: ...rk cover the head with the plastic cover provided with the sprinkler Paint and sheetrock can damage a sprinkler if not properly protected After all finishing work is complete and sheetrock is in place...

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Страница 63: ...e required by the AHJ or local ordinances Before performing a flow verification test confirm the water pressures by contacting the water and sewer department of your local city Ensure the available wa...

Страница 64: ...htly higher than the normal static pressure For example if the static pressure is 65 psi install an 80 psi gauge Note that a gauge that reads too high will not measure the lower residual pressures ade...

Страница 65: ...e the most hydraulically demanding sprinkler The demanding sprinkler is shown on the fire protection drawing in the hydraulically most remote sprinkler detail 2 With the system turned off and drained...

Страница 66: ...rm the flow test again and get an accurate residual flowing pressure from the gauge you installed Since each system has been hydraulically calculated to perform at a certain pressure at the main shuto...

Страница 67: ...shown on the plan Tee orientations do not match those shown on the plan Layout has been changed without contacting Uponor Construction Services Potential flow test procedure or equipment problems Tes...

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Страница 69: ...ar the main water shutoff valve Keep at least one spare sprinkler of each type in the cabinet for easy access to replacements Check local code requirements for any additional spare sprinkler or cabine...

Страница 70: ...tact Uponor Construction Services at design services uponor com The water system for this home supplies fire sprinklers that require certain flows and pressures to fight a fire Do not add devices that...

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Страница 72: ...alley MN 55124 USA T 800 321 4739 F 952 891 2008 uponor usa com AquaSAFE_InstallGuide_0721 Copyright 2021 Uponor Printed in the United States Uponor Ltd 6510 Kennedy Road Mississauga ON L5T 2X4 CANADA...

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