Elkhart Products Corporation (EPC) APOLLOXPRESS - Manual (Page 3)

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InSTALLATIOn GUIDE & PRESSInG InSTRUCTIOnS
MInIMUM SPACInG
Between APOLLOXPRESS® Joints
To prevent distortion of the pipe, fittings require a minimum distance
between fittings (refer to chart below). Failure to provide this distance
may result in an improper seal.
fitting Size Minimum Spacing
1/2”
0”
¾” 0”
1” 0”
1 ¼” 1/2”
1 1/2” 5⁄8”
fitting Size Minimum Spacing
2”
¾”
2 1/2” 5⁄8”
3” 5⁄8”
4” 5⁄8”
Between an APOLLOXPRSS® Joint and Existing Solder Joint
The minimum distance when making an APOLLOXPRESS® joint near
a solder joint is in the table below. No residual solder, flux, or debris
should be on the tubing.
Tube Dia. Minimum Distance
1/2”
¼”
¾” ¼”
1” 7⁄16”
1 ¼” 7⁄16”
1 1/2” 5⁄8”
Tube Dia. Minimum Distance
2”
¾”
2 1/2” ¼”
3” ¼”
4” ¼”
Between an APOLLXPRESS® Joint and Existing Brazed Joint
The minimum distance when making an APOLLOXRESS® joint near a
brazed joint is 2 pipe diameters of the tube being pressed.
Tube Dia. Minimum Distance
1/2”
1”
¾” 1 1/2”
1” 2”
1 ¼” 2 1/2”
1 1/2” 3”
Tube Dia. Minimum Distance
2”
4”
2 1/2” 5”
3” 6”
4” 8”
When Soldering near an APOLLOXPRESS® Joint
Minimum distance is found in the table below. The installer shall take
proper precautions to protect and keep cool the APOLLOXPRESS® joint
using one of the following methods.
• Wrap joint in a cold wet rag.
• Use a spray type spot freezing product. The product should NOT
come into contact with the joint.
• Prefabricate the solder connection, waiting for it to cool and then
make the press connection.
Tube Dia. Minimum Distance
1/2”
1 1/2”
¾” 2 ¼”
1” 3”
1 ¼” 3 ¾”
1 1/2” 4 1/2”
Tube Dia. Minimum Distance
2”
6”
2 1/2” 7 1/2”
3” 9”
4” 12”
When Brazing near an APOLLOXPRESS® Joint
Stay at least 12 inches away from the pressed connection. The
installer shall take proper precautions to protect and keep cool the
APOLLOXPRESS® joint using one of the following methods.
• Wrap joint in a cold wet rag.
• Use a spray type spot freezing product. The product should NOT
come into contact with the joint.
• Prefabricate the brazed connection, waiting for it to cool and then
make the press connection.