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(including legionella), and should therefore be avoided as much as possible. IVAR’s MP range of fittings includes the 5780 series, which is essential for installations such as those shown in the follow- ing figures and which implement a series- (left) and a ring- (right) type distribution system.
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Fixing points and surface mounting For surface mount installations, it is recommended that straight lengths of pipe be used for convenience (ALPEX-DUO and IVAR-APEX B). The maximum unsupported distance ”S”, for surface-mount pipework in walls or ceilings installation, is given in the following table.
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63x4.5 3.611 For ALPEX-DUO and IVAR-APEX B installed in the floor, the fastening points must be at minimum intervals of one metre. Appropriate fastening collars must also be used immediately before and after all elbows. Use of expansion legs in risers It is essential to use expansion legs (indicated in the following figures with ”...
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Example Assuming a temperature variation of 50° C and a pipe length of 5 metres (with IVAR ALPEX DUO pipe), the following in- crease in length will occur: ΔL = 0.026 mm/m°C • 50 °C • 5m = 6.5 mm The linear expansion values for pipe are given below in millimetres, depending on ΔT and pipe length.
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= C • √(d • ΔL) α: coefficient of expansion (1/°C) C: constant depending on the type of material (33 for ALPEX DUO and IVAR-APEX B pipe) : pipe outer diameter (mm) L: pipe length (m) ΔL: linear expansion (mm) : expansion leg length (mm) ΔT: temperature differential (°C)
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■ IVAR has dedicated machinery for preparing just the bush including the polymer bush holder. During this process, the bush is also laser engraved with information on the size of the fitting, the certifications and the crimping profiles which can be used.
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LABORATORY TESTS ■ Reference standards IVAR bases most of its laboratory tests on the DVGW W-534 worksheet, a unambiguous basis for the assessment of fittings, joints and pipes for use in contact with potable water. Traction The purpose of this test is to define the mechanical characteristics of the pipe-fitting system.
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