Copper press-fit fittings for water to european standard en 1254 (5 pages)
Summary of Contents for MM Kembla KemPress KPSA2
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® DESIGN & INSTALLATION GUIDE COPPER PRESS-FIT FITTINGS FOR FOR USE WITH EUROPEAN PLUMBING TUBE BSEN 1057...
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- No brazing skills required Flame free connection • MM Kembla has been supplying high quality copper tube into Hong Kong for over 20 years. Kembla has combined - No hot works permit required High quality fittings the technical knowledge and local know how to deliver •...
Push and Stay Feature Copper tube The KemPress fittings have been designed to provide ® MM Kembla recommends using our high quality Australian made Kembla copper tube. KemPress a tight fit when pushed together to allow the rough in ® is suitable for to be completed prior to pressing.
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® UNPRESSED FITTINGS Testing of the KemPress system should comprise of two parts: Firstly, a low pressure test, which will allow any Once pressed the KemPress fittings will not leak. ® un-pressed fittings to be identified by the ‘Leak Path’ It is important to check every fitting has been pressed.
Scottish Water Byelaws. Scottish Water Byelaws. Trading as MM Kembla the right to use the WaterMark as shown above in conjunction with the Certificate No. on product/s as identified in the WaterMark Schedule and as listed on the WaterMark database www.abcb.gov.au/Product-Certification/WaterMark-...
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® 15MM - 35MM INSTALLATION GUIDELINES The following is a step by step guide to installing the KemPress System for EN sizes 15mm - 35mm. For projects requiring ® maintenance and repair, visually inspect the copper tube to ensure it is in reasonable condition with no signs of external corrosion or scores.
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® 15MM - 35MM INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 6. Check the fitting is clean and the O-ring is free from debris 7. Check the fitting outer edge still lines up with the marking. and correctly sitting in place. Push fitting on tube all the Open the pressing jaw and close it around the fitting so way to the engagement marking.
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® 42MM - 54MM INSTALLATION GUIDELINES The following is a step by step guide to installing the Prior to the following installation steps, complete st eps 1- 4 KemPress System for EN sizes 42mm - 54mm. For projects as per the 15-35mm installations instructions on page 8. ®...
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® 42MM - 54MM INSTALLATION GUIDELINES STEP 7 Select adaptor jaw ZB203 for the dimensions 42 mm and 54 mm. Insert the adaptor jaw into the press tool and close the locking bolts. STEP 8 Open the adaptor jaw by depressing the jaw levers and attach to the press collar so that the claws of the adaptor jaw grip around the pins of the press collar.
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® 66.7MM - 76.1MM INSTALLATION GUIDELINES The following is a step by step guide to installing the For the dimensions 66.7mm and 76.1mm, the use of the KPXL/ KemPress System for EN sizes 66.7mm and 76.1mm. KPXL2 or other approved press tool is required. KemPress ®...
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® 66.7MM - 76.1MM INSTALLATION GUIDELINES STEP 7 Select adaptor jaw ZB221 for the dimensions 66.7 mm 76.1 mm. Insert the adaptor jaw into the press tool and close the locking bolts. STEP 8 Open the adaptor jaw by depressing the jaw levers and attach to the press collar so that the claws of the adaptor jaw grip around the pins of the press collar.
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® 108MM INSTALLATION GUIDELINES The following is a step by step guide to installing the For the dimension 108mm, the use of the KPXL/KPXL2 or KemPress System for EN size 108mm. For projects requiring other approved press tool is required. KemPress® tools require ®...
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® 108MM INSTALLATION GUIDELINES STEP 7 Select adaptor jaw ZB221 for the 108mm dimensions first press. Insert the adaptor jaw into the press tool and close the locking bolts. STEP 8 Open the adaptor jaw by depressing the jaw levers and attach to the press collar so that the claws of the adaptor jaw grip around the pins of the press collar.
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® PRESS TOOL The KemPress tool is the smartest, lightweight copper ® pressing tool on the market and its slim line design makes it easy to handle. It has been specifically designed and tested to work with KemPress fittings. ® There is a small tool and a large tool which deliver different pressing forces.
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® Key Features Tool Maintenance • Safe handling with slip-proof rubberised housing Carry out basic inspection of the pressing device and jaws prior to each use to ensure they are clean and free from • Signals if press not completed correctly - Immediately debris and dirt.
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Product Code Dimension ® J07041 22 x 15 x 15 J07042 22 x 15 x 22 J07043 22 x 22 x 15 J07044 28 x 15 x 28 J07045 28 x 22 x 28 J07046 35 x 15 x 35 J07047 35 x 22 x 35 J07048...
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® Product Code Dimension J07090 15 x 1/2 1/2" J07091 15 x 3/4 3/4" J07092 22 x 1/2 1/2" J07093 22 x 3/4 3/4" J07094 28 x 3/4 3/4" J07095 28 x 1 1" J07096 35 x 1 1/4 1 1/4" J07097 42 x 1 1/2 1 1/2"...
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® Minimum spacing between two Minimum spacing to the wall press points. See table 1. points. See table 1. FITTINGS SPACE REQUIREMENTS The distance required between tubes and walls, in corners and wall recesses is shown in the sketches and table 1 below. TABLE 1 Size Insertion Depth...
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® O-RING SPECIFICATION TABLE Application Comment P[kPa] T [ºC] Water (EPDM) Water Supply Australian Watermark approved, N.B. Watermark certification for all plumbing products 1600 Hot and cold potable water is restricted 1400 kPa at 95ºC System capable of handling 200ºC as a peak temperature but not sustained tem- 1600 Solar systems (flat-panel ...
Standard Conditions of Sale for Goods. There are three elements to a Press-fit system. The copper tube, the fittings and the press tool. MM Kembla has tested Kembla copper tube, KemPress ® fittings and the KemPress tools in accordance with the relevant standards ®...
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FASTER. EASIER. FLAME FREE. QUALITY. THE COPPER PRESS-FIT ® CONNECTION SYSTEM FROM MM KEMBLA. www.kembla.com.au...
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