Elkhart Products Corporation (EPC) APOLLOXPRESS - Manual (Page 2)

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InSTALLATIOn GUIDE & PRESSInG InSTRUCTIOnS
GEnERAL InSTALLATIOn InSTRUCTIOnS
Handling
APOLLOXPRESS® fittings and valves should remain in their packaging
immediately prior to installation. This ensures the fitting remains
un-damaged and clean from on-site debris. Unused fittings should
be kept in the original packaging with any openings sealed to ensure
fitting cleanliness is maintained. Components should be free from dirt,
debris and grime that may interfere with the sealing EPDM O-ring.
APOLLOXPRESS® copper, brass and bronze fittings and valves may be used
with 1/2” – 1 ¼” soft copper tube and 1/2” – 4” and hard copper tube, type
K, L and M and complies with ASTM B88 standards. Installing contractor
shall be sure tube surface is free of imperfections and stamped print
strings that will interfere with the sealing of the EPDM O-ring.
Underground Installations
When permitted by state and local codes APOLLOXPRESS® fittings are
approved for use in underground installations. When buried in an area
with corrosive soil conditions the fitting must be protected.
Expansion
Thermal expansion and contraction of installed joints can cause undue
stress. Installing contractors shall compensate for thermal expansion
and contraction with expansion joints or mechanical expansion
compensator may be used to reduce or remove these stresses.
Freezing Conditions
APOLLOXPRESS® fittings and valves may be installed in ambient
temperatures down to 0°F. Installed tubing systems exposed to
freezing conditions must be protected per state and local code
requirements and good installation practice.
Tube Hangers and Supports
APOLLOXPRESS® tube hangers and supports do not require special
consideration. Tube hangers and supports should be made of a material
suitable for copper tube and conform to local code requirements. Care
should be taken to insure piping system is isolated from shock and vibration.
Rotating a Pressed Fitting
After pressing an APOLLOXPRESS® fitting or valve may be rotated once,
no more than five degrees and then repressed. Rotating jaw, sling, ring,
chain 90 degrees from 1st press is preferred but not necessary.
System Sizing
APOLLOXPRESS® systems should be sized and designed in accordance
with standard wrot copper fitting systems. The deformation caused by
the press joint is not a proven source of turbulence. Properly sized and
installed systems with the proper design flow velocities will minimize
the risk of erosion corrosion.
Electrical Bonding
The mechanical press formed provides a continuous metal-to-metal
contact between the fitting and the pipe. When properly installation
APOLLOXPRESS® fittings and valves comply with section 1211.15 -
Electrical Bonding and Grounding, of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Material Compatibility
APOLLOXPRESS® fittings and valves shall not come in contact with
chemicals or solvents that may compromise the integrity of the
EPDM sealing element before or after installation. Chemicals and
solvents include household cleaning products, oil based paints, non-
EPC approved lubricants, flux, mineral oils, adhesives, ammonia and
nitrates.
Pressure Testing
Installed systems should be pressure tested in accordance with local
code requirements. With Leak Before Press® functionally, un-pressed
APOLLOXPRESS® joints will be easily identified. When local code
requirements do not exist or refer to the manufacturer, please pressure
test as follows;
Water – Recommend pressure testing between 15-85psi
Air – Recommend between 1/2 - 45psi but as high as 200psi is
acceptable if required by project specification or local code.
For safety reasons we recommend on initial pressure test no higher than
25psi. A low pressure test will safely identify any un-pressed joints.
Fittings and valves may not pass a pressure test for one of the
following reasons;
• The joint was never pressed → press fitting following our instruction
• The tube was not fully inserted → replace
• The jaw, sling, ring, chain was not properly aligned → replace
• The joint may have rotated → re-press; rotate jaw, sling, ring,
chain 90 degrees from 1st press preferred but not necessary.