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CRIMP GAS
PEX-AL PIPING SYSTEM
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and installation Manual
Version 3.0

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  • Page 1 CRIMP GAS PEX-AL PIPING SYSTEM Product information and installation Manual Version 3.0...
  • Page 2 BUSHPEX Push On PEX System for Water Reticulation, 16 to 25mm. All Three Systems For Water use the same BUSHPEX PN20 Pipe. BUSHPEX CRIMP GAS PEX-AL PIPING SYSTEM - BUSHPEX Crimp System for GAS, 16 to 63mm. BUSHPEX Crimp On PEX for WATER and BUSHPEX CRIMP GAS PEX-AL Systems use the same BUSHPEX Crimp tools and gauges.
  • Page 3 Personal details will not be supplied. Email: sales@elson.net.au BUSHPEX Crimp Gas PEX-AL Piping System is required and detailed in this manual for installation conformance to AS /NZS 5601. If you require a copy of this standard it can be purchased from the following Website: http://infostore.saiglobal.com/store...
  • Page 4 • BUSHPEX Crimp Gas PEX-AL Piping System is a cost effective alternative to other Gas systems. • BUSHPEX Crimp Gas PEX-AL Piping System is fast and easy to install. • BUSHPEX hand crimping tools can be used for both BUSHPEX Crimp-on Water PEX and BUSHPEX Crimp Gas PEX-AL Piping Systems.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Technical Information ........6 1. BUSHPEX Crimp Gas PEX-AL Pipe .....6 2. BUSHPEX Crimp Gas Fittings ....7 3. BUSHPEX Tooling ....... 12 Warranty ..........13 BUSHPEX Crimp Gas Tool Inspection ... 14 BUSHPEX Crimp Gas Jointing Procedure ..15 FAQ ..........18 Sizing Tables for Natural Gas ....

  • Page 6: Technical Information

    Technical Information BUSHPEX Crimp Gas is a complete Gas Piping system comprising of a multi-layer composite PE-Xb/AL-PE-Xb (PEX-AL) pipe, a comprehensive range of Brass crimp fittings from 16mm to 63mm and tooling options in both manual and Battery operation complete with reaming / calibrating tools and crimp gauges to ensure system performance.

  • Page 7: Bushpex Crimp Gas Fittings

    2. BUSHPEX Crimp Gas fittings BUSHPEX Crimp Gas fittings are manufactured to a very high standard from a solid brass forged process. Fittings have long engagement dual “O” ring Barbs with a Stainless Steel Crimp ring and a yellow plastic retainer with 4 engagement sighting holes.
  • Page 8 Pipe & Fitting Protection and Care during Handling and Installation: BUSHPEX Crimp Gas PEX-AL pipe and fittings must be protected from damage through all stages of the process from transport to storage and installation in accordance with AS/NZS 5601. Provision for pipe and fitting protection therefore includes but is not limited to the following: •...
  • Page 9 “O” rings and the stainless steel sleeve are installed correctly. (Refer to picture on Page 9 of this brochure for assembly detail). Alternatively, use elson PRESS Crimp-On fittings from copper to BUSHPEX Crimp Gas. BUSHPEX Crimp Gas...
  • Page 10 Pipe Specifications & Data Sheet: Timber Frame Plates and Studs 75mm wide timber – maximum cut-out, notch, drill diameter of 19mm 100mm wide timber – maximum cut-out, notch, drill diameter of 25mm. Timber Joists Refer AS/NZS5601 BUSHPEX Crimp Gas...
  • Page 11 Proprietary Gas System Identification: BUSHPEX Crimp Gas PEX-AL Piping system has an identification Tag as part of its Product Range and must be permanently attached adjacent to the gas meter or LP Gas cylinder to identify the system installed on every installation as detailed in AS/NZS 5601.
  • Page 12 Provision for Pipe Reversion: As detailed in AS/NZS 5601, in certain installations in some building types it is mandatory for the instal- lation of reversion fittings to allow for Proprietary Gas Piping systems like BUSHPEX Crimp Gas to be extended or additions made for future application. A Reversion Fitting allows for the connection of a Proprietary system to be adapted to a standard Thread or Copper tube.

  • Page 13: Warranty

    Warranty BUSHPEX Crimp Gas PEX-AL Piping System carries a 25 year warranty when the system is installed by a Licenced Fitter...
  • Page 14 Jointing Procedure Tool inspection Manual Tools: Inspect the tool and jaw to ensure it is in good working order, operates properly and approved for use with BUSHPEX Crimp Gas fittings and BUSHPEX PEX-AL pipe. Visually inspect and ensure the jaws align and have no gap when the crimp tool is fully compressed and closed.
  • Page 15 • Before using the battery tool it is essential that the user reads and recognises the instructions contained in the manual included with every tool. Make sure you are aware of the operating features and functions. • Ensure that only BUSHPEX compatible jaws are used to match the tool.
  • Page 16 • Visually inspect the inside of the fitting to ensure it is free of dust, dirt and grit and confirm the 2 “O” rings are intact and undamaged. • Insert the BUSHPEX PEX-AL pipe into the BUSHPEX Crimp Gas fitting. Ensure that the pipe is fully inserted into the fitting by viewing the pipe through the 4 inspection holes in the yellow...
  • Page 17 BUSHPEX Crimp Gas PEX-AL Calibration Tool Battery Drill Calibration Tool Specific tooling for BUSHPEX Crimp Gas PEX-AL piping system. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Always set the drill speed no greater than 500rpm. • Water & Gas calibrating tools are NOT interchangeable.

  • Page 18: Faq

    Is there anything I need to do before using a Manual crimp Tool? YES – follow all of these important steps below: Ensure that the tool is compatible with BUSHPEX GAS • PEX-AL Pipe and BUSHPEX Crimp Gas Fittings Ensure the tool is in good working order •...
  • Page 19 Do I need to “round and deburr” the pipe prior to every crimp joint? YES - this is a requirement for every joint – ensure that the reaming/calibrating tool suits BUSHPEX Gas PEX-AL pipe Do I need to inspect the crimp fitting prior to every crimp vii) joint? YES - you should visually inspect each fitting to ensure it...

  • Page 20: Pipe

    PIPE SIZING - NATURAL GAS The following gas pipe sizing tables were calculated using the method described in AS/NZS 5601. NOTE: Allowance for fittings has been incorporated into the table listed below which is equivalent to a 50% increase of the length of the pipe. This method is detailed in the Standard, AS/NZS 5601 Appendix F section F1.3.
  • Page 21 PIPE SIZING -NATURAL GAS The following gas pipe sizing tables were calculated using the method described in AS/NZS 5601. NOTE: Allowance for fittings has been incorporated into the table listed below which is equivalent to a 50% increase of the length of the pipe. This method is detailed in the Standard, AS/NZS 5601 Appendix F section F1.3.
  • Page 22 PIPE SIZING - NATURAL GAS The following gas pipe sizing tables were calculated using the method described in AS/NZS 5601. NOTE: Allowance for fittings has been incorporated into the table listed below which is equivalent to a 50% increase of the length of the pipe. This method is detailed in the Standard, AS/NZS 5601 Appendix F section F1.3.
  • Page 23 PIPE SIZING - PROPANE GAS The following gas pipe sizing tables were calculated using the method described in AS/NZS 5601. NOTE: Allowance for fittings has been incorporated into the table listed below which is equivalent to a 50% increase of the length of the pipe. This method is detailed in the Standard, AS/NZS 5601 Appendix F section F1.3.
  • Page 24 Product Listing Product Listing NO.1 STRAIGHT COUPLING Code Description 29000 No.1 Straight Coupling 16mm 29002 No.1 Straight Coupling 20mm 29004 No.1 Straight Coupling 25mm 29006 No.1 Straight Coupling 32mm 29007 No.1 Straight Coupling 40mm 29008 No.1 Straight Coupling 50mm 29009 No.1 Straight Coupling 63mm NO.1R REDUCING COUPLING Code...
  • Page 25 NO.1R REDUCING COUPLING CONT’D Code Description 29036 No.1R Reducing Coupling 50 x 32mm 29037 No.1R Reducing Coupling 50 x 40mm 29038 No.1R Reducing Coupling 63 x 40mm 29039 No.1R Reducing Coupling 63 x 50mm NO.2 STRAIGHT FEMALE CONNECTOR Code Description 29060 No.2 Straight Connector 16mm x 15mm FI...
  • Page 26 NO.3 STRAIGHT MALE CONNECTOR Code Description 29040 No.3 Straight Connector 16mm x 15mm MI 29042 No.3 Straight Connector 20mm x 15mm MI 29044 No.3 Straight Connector 20mm x 20mm MI 29046 No.3 Straight Connector 25mm x 20mm MI 29048 No.3 Straight Connector 20mm x 25mm MI 29050 No.3 Straight Connector...
  • Page 27 NO.12 ELBOW Code Description 29080 No.12 Elbow 16mm 29082 No.12 Elbow 20mm 29084 No.12 Elbow 25mm 29086 No.12 Elbow 32mm 29085 No.12 Elbow 40mm 29087 No.12 Elbow 50mm 29089 No.12 Elbow 63mm NO.12R ELBOW Code Description 29088 No.12R Elbow 20mm x 16mm 29090 No.12R Elbow 25mm x 16mm 29092...
  • Page 28 NO.13 MALE ELBOW CONT’D Code Description 29410 No.13 Elbow 32mm x 25mmMI 29412 No.13 Elbow 40mm x 25mm MI 29419 No.13 Elbow 63mm x 50mm MI NO.14 FEMALE ELBOW Code Description 29420 No.14 Elbow 16mm x 15mm FI 29421 No.14 Elbow 16mm x 20mm FI 29422 No.14 Elbow 20mm x 15mm FI 29424...
  • Page 29 NO.24 TEE Code Description 29160 No.24 Tee 16mm 29162 No.24 Tee 20mm 29164 No.24 Tee 25mm 29166 No.24 Tee 32mm 29167 No.24 Tee 40mm 29168 No.24 Tee 50mm 29169 No.24 Tee 63mm NO.25 Code Description REDUCED 29180 No.25 Tee Reduced Centre CENTRE TEE 20x20x16mm (16mm Centre) 29182...
  • Page 30 NO.26 REDUCED END TEE Code Description 29186 No.26 Tee Reduced End 20x16x20mm (20mm Centre) 29194 No.26 Tee Reduced End 25x20x25mm (25mm Centre) NO.27 REDUCED CENTRE & END TEE Code Description 29184 No.27 Tee Reduced Centre+End 20x16x16mm (16mm Centre) 29384 No.27 Tee Reduced Centre+End 25x20x20mm (20mm Centre) 29386...
  • Page 31 FEMALE TEE Code Description 29600 Tee Female 16mm x 16mm x 15mm FI (15mm FI Centre) 29602 Tee Female 20mm x 20mm x 15mm FI (15mm FI Centre) 29604 Tee Female 20mm x 20mm x 20mm FI (20mm FI Centre) 29606 Tee Female 25mm x 25mm x 15mm FI (15mm FI Centre)
  • Page 32 16mm x 15mm CU 29452 Connecting Barb Male 20mm x 20mm CU 29454 Connecting Barb Male 25mm x 25mm CU ELSON Press to BUSHPEX Crimp Gas Adaptor Code Description 29880 ELSON PRESS GAS DN15 CU X PEX-AL DN16 CONNECTOR 29882...
  • Page 33 LOOSE NUT CONNECTOR ELBOW MALE Code Description 29470 Loose Nut Connector Elbow Male 25mm x 25mm MI REVERSION UNION Code Description 29500 Reversion Union 16mm 29502 Reversion Union 20mm 29504 Reversion Union 25mm 29506 Reversion Union 32mm 29508 Reversion Union 40mm 29510 Reversion Union 50mm 29512...
  • Page 34 GAS PIPE STRAIGHT Code Description 29700 PEX/AL/PEX PIPE 5m Length 16mm 29702 PEX/AL/PEX PIPE 5m Length 20mm 29704 PEX/AL/PEX PIPE 5m Length 25mm 29706 PEX/AL/PEX PIPE 5m Length 32mm 29780 PEX/AL/PEX PIPE 5m Length 40mm 29782 PEX/AL/PEX PIPE 5m Length 50mm 29784 PEX/AL/PEX PIPE 5m Length...
  • Page 35 PIPE CUTTER Code Description 29930 Cutter PEXAL PIPE 16-32mm 29932 Cutter PEXAL PIPE 40-63mm CALIBRATING/REAMING TOOL Code Description 29970 Calibrating Tool BUSH Gas 16-25mm 29972 Calibrating Tool BUSH Gas 32-40mm 29974 Calibrating Tool BUSH Gas 50mm 29976 Calibrating Tool BUSH Gas 63mm BENDING SPRING Code...
  • Page 36 HAND CRIMPING TOOL Code Description 39911 Hand Crimping Tool MKII BUSH 16mm 39913 Hand Crimping Tool MKII BUSH 20mm 39915 Hand Crimping Tool MKII BUSH 25mm JAW INSERT FOR HAND CRIMPING TOOL Code Description 39921 Jaw Insert Hand Crimping Tool MKII BUSH 16mm 39923 Jaw Insert Hand Crimping Tool...
  • Page 37 BATTERY CHARGER Code Description 29927 Battery Charger 230V for MAP1 & UAP2 Tool LG4F BATTERY Code Description 29928 Battery 2AH NI-MH for MAP1 Tool RAM2 29929 Battery 3AH NI-MH for UAP2 Tool RAM3 BATTERY OPERATED CRIMPING TOOL Code Description 39930 Tool Crimp Kit Batt.
  • Page 38 BUSHPEX BATTERY TOOL - NOVOPRESS 36801 Novopress ACO-152 Press Tool Only In Case With 2 Batteries & Charger 36803 Novopress ACO-203 Press Tool Only In Case With 2 Batteries & Charger BUSHPEX CRIMP JAWS TO SUIT NOVOPRESS ACO-152 BATTERY TOOL 29934 BUSHPEX Crimp Jaw 16mm Suit Novopress ACO-152 Tool...
  • Page 39 BUSHPEX CRIMP JAWS TO SUIT NOVOPRESS ACO-203 & KLAUKE UAP2 BATTERY TOOLS 29944 BUSHPEX Crimp Jaw Adaptor For 40mm-63mm Suit Novopress ACO-203 & Klauke UAP2 Tool 29945 BUSHPEX Crimp Sling For Jaw Adaptor 40mm Suit Novopress ACO-203 & Klauke UAP2 Tool 29946 BUSHPEX Crimp Sling For Jaw Adaptor 50mm Suit Novopress...
  • Page 40 Installation must always require supervision and consultation from an appropriately Licenced Gas Fitter who has also successfully completed the BUSHPEX Crimp Gas PEX-AL Piping System Induction and Training with an authorised ELSON AUSTRALASIA Pty Ltd Employee.