Summary of Contents for AUPURIT A+ Press
- Page 1 Technical Manual A+ Press (Copper) Copper press fit connection system for Water & Gas. Edition 1, December 2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Working Pressure Protection of Sealing Element Connection to Other Materials Minimum Clearances Protection from Physical Damage Clipping Chases, In-Slab, Under-floor Underground Testing Jointing instructions A+ Press (Copper) Fittings A+ Press (Copper) Pipes A+ Press (Copper) Tools Edition 1, December 2020 www.aupurit.co.nz... -
Page 3: Overview
All installations are to be carried out by licensed tradesperson and in full accordance with the AUPURIT™ A+ Press (Copper) installation guidelines, relevant New Zealand standards, and any additional local authority requirements. When installed subject to the above conditions the AUPURIT™ A+ Press (Copper) system will provide years of trouble-free service. www.aupurit.co.nz... -
Page 4: Application
Technical Manual Application The AUPURIT™ A+ Press (Copper) system uses pressing tool to produce a secure joint in a minimal amount of time. The crimping method produces a consistent level of compression around the full circumference of the crimp ring, guaranteeing a perfect seal every time. -
Page 5: Copper Pipes & Fittings
Technical Manual Copper Pipes & Fittings copper pipes AUPURIT™ A+ Press Type B copper Fittings are suitable for installation tubes are manufactured from high using annealed copper tube. quality copper and in compliance AUPURIT™ A+ Press (Copper) water with AS 1432. -
Page 6: Fittings - Water
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) In accordance with AS 3688, A+ Press sealing element. (Copper) Water fittings can operate within temperature range of -20°C to EPDM is a synthetic rubber product 95°C. -
Page 7: Secondary Check Internal Leak Path Design (Dn15-Dn50)
Technical Manual Secondary Check Internal Leak Path Design (DN15-DN50) The AUPURIT™ A+ Press (Copper) fittings have a water leak path design on the sealing ring where the water will leak from the fitting until the pressing operation is completed adequately. Testing is suggested to be at 200-300kPa to enable the leak function to operate successfully. -
Page 8: Features & Benefits
DN15 – DN100 Full Flow Fittings • In most cases fittings maintain full bore size of tube Dedicated Tooling • Installed with special pressing tools, which puts the product out of reach of non-tradespeople, preventing improper handling of products www.aupurit.co.nz... -
Page 9: Installation Considerations
Technical Manual Installation Considerations AUPURIT™ A+ Press (Copper) Gas should always be installed in compliance with AS/NZS 5601. AUPURIT™ A+ Press (Copper) Water should always be installed in compliance with AS/NZS 3500. All installations should be carried out by appropriately licensed tradespeople, in full accordance with the AUPURIT™... -
Page 10: Connection To Other Materials
Minimum Other Materials Clearances AUPURIT™ A+ Press (Copper) is When installing two A+ Press (Copper) suitable for connection to most existing fittings near one another, it is essential pipe work systems by utilizing our that a minimum clearance should be range of A+ Press (Copper) threaded maintained between the two. - Page 11 Technical Manual When an A+ Press (Copper) fitting is Nom Size Minimum Clearance (mm) being installed close to an existing brazed fitting, the clearances in the following table need to be observed. DN15 This will ensure that the press fitting is...
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Page 12: Protection From Physical Damage
Technical Manual Protection from Physical Damage Due care should be taken to protect A+ Press (Copper) fittings from any mechanical or chemical damage both prior to, during and after installation. Where A+ Press (Copper) fittings and/or copper tube penetrate timber or metal framework, appropriate precautions should be taken to protect it from damage. -
Page 13: Chases, In-Slab, Under-Floor
Appliance Under-floor Connection Where A+ Press (Copper) fittings and A+ Press (Copper) Gas fittings can be copper tube are installed in chases or installed as an appliance connection cast in slabs the installation must be in in accordance with AS/NZS 5601,... -
Page 14: Jointing Instructions
Note: The deburr tool shall not have been used for other ferrous metals to avoid corrosion 4. Mark Mark the insertion depth on tube with a waterproof marker pen to ensure the tube is fully inserted. www.aupurit.co.nz... - Page 15 8. Pressure Test Coloured Press Indicator Ring At completion, carry out pressure testing in accordance with AS/NZS 5601 (Gas installations) or AS/NZS 3500 Peel off coloured indicator ring after (Water installations) in addition to any pressing. other local regulations or requirements. www.aupurit.co.nz...
- Page 16 Technical Manual A+ Press (Copper) Fittings Part number Part number Product description Size (water) (gas) #1 COUPLING DN15 A10000015000 A11000015000 DN20 A10000020000 A11000020000 DN25 A10000025000 A11000025000 DN32 A10000032000 A11000032000 DN40 A10000040000 A11000040000 DN50 A10000050000 A11000050000 DN65 A10000065000 A11000065000 DN80 A10000080000...
- Page 17 DN65 X DN40 A10003065040 A11003065040 DN65 X DN50 A10003065050 A11003065050 DN80 X DN40 A10003080040 A11003080040 DN80 X DN50 A10003080050 A11003080050 DN80 X DN65 A10003080065 A11003080065 DN100 X DN50 A10003100050 A11003100050 DN100 X DN65 A10003100065 A11003100065 DN100 X DN80 A10003100080 A11003100080 www.aupurit.co.nz...
- Page 18 Product description Size (water) (gas) DN15 A10005015000 A11005015000 #12 ELBOW 90° - SOCKET x SOCKET DN20 A10005020000 A11005020000 DN25 A10005025000 A11005025000 DN32 A10005032000 A11005032000 DN40 A10005040000 A11005040000 DN50 A10005050000 A11005050000 DN65 A10005065000 A11005065000 DN80 A10005080000 A11005080000 DN100 A10005100000 A11005100000 www.aupurit.co.nz...
- Page 19 SOCKET X SOCKET DN20 A10006020000 A11006020000 DN25 A10006025000 A11006025000 DN32 A10006032000 A11006032000 DN40 A10006040000 A11006040000 DN50 A10006050000 A11006050000 Part number Part number Product description Size (water) (gas) DN15 X DN15 A10022015012 A11022015012 #13 MALE ELBOW DN20 X DN20 A10022020034 A11022020034 www.aupurit.co.nz...
- Page 20 A10010025000 A11010025000 DN32 A10010032000 A11010032000 DN40 A10010040000 A11010040000 DN50 A10010050000 A11010050000 DN65 A10010065000 A11010065000 DN80 A10010080000 A11010080000 DN100 A10010100000 A11010100000 Part number Part number Product description Size (water) (gas) DN15 X DN15 A10022015012 #62 UNION DN20 X DN20 A10022020034 www.aupurit.co.nz...
- Page 21 Part number Product description Size (water) (gas) DN15 X DN15 A10016015012 A11016015012 #69 MALE UNION DN20 X DN20 A10016020034 A11016020034 DN25 X DN25 A10016025001 A11016025001 DN32 X DN32 A10016032114 A11016032114 DN40 X DN40 A10016040112 A11016040112 DN50 X DN50 A10016050002 A11016050002 www.aupurit.co.nz...
- Page 22 DN50 X DN32 A10004050032 A11004050032 DN50 X DN40 A10004050040 A11004050040 DN65 X DN50 A10004065050 A11004065050 DN80 X DN50 A10004080050 A11004080050 DN80 X DN65 A10004080065 A11004080065 DN100 X DN50 A10004100050 A11004100050 DN100 X DN65 A10004100065 A11004100065 DN100 X DN80 A10004100080 A11004100080 www.aupurit.co.nz...
- Page 23 DN32 A10018032000 A11018032000 DN40 A10018040000 A11018040000 DN50 A10018050000 A11018050000 DN65 A10018065000 A11018065000 DN80 A10018080000 A11018080000 DN100 A10018100000 A11018100000 Part number Part number Product description Size (water) (gas) DN15 X DN15 A10025015012 A11025015012 #62 UNION DN20 X DN20 A10025020034 A11025020034 www.aupurit.co.nz...
- Page 24 Klauke I PRESS DN15-25 tooling (with compliant copper press Milwaukee M12 HPT DN15-32 jaws) to be used in conjunction with the AUPURIT™ A+ Press (Copper) system Milwaukee M18 BLHPT DN15-100 and in accordance with the AUPURIT™ REMS Akku Press DN15-100 A+ Press (Copper) technical manual.
- Page 25 Technical Manual Notes www.aupurit.co.nz...
- Page 26 Technical Manual Notes www.aupurit.co.nz...
- Page 27 Should a fitting be returned, it must be supplied with the pipe still attached with sufficient length of pipe to show the markings. • If the goods need to be returned to the manufacturer for assessment or repair, Aupurit will arrange delivery and bear the associated costs.
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