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Summary of Contents for Auspex Fire
- Page 1 Edition 1 2021 Auspex Fire Manual auspex.com.au...
- Page 2 The Auspex Fire pipe and fitting system provides a revolutionary solution to meet new standard requirements in the fire industry. Auspex Fire Manual...
- Page 3 The Auspex system was used for tests conducted by CSIRO for the Fire Authorities at the very beginning of the development of the new FPAA101D system. Since then, Auspex has continued to work on developing a suite of dedicated piping and fixing arrangements specifically for sprinkler head fit off, in all relevant pipe diameters.
- Page 4 Auspex Fire Pipes Auspex Fire pipe is unique in many ways. • PEX pipe with integrated red stripes – no need for the additional expense or work of marking tape • PN 20 pipe • Sizing up to 32mm in PEX with the ability to join onto DuoPEX Water pipe up to 63mm •...
- Page 5 Auspex Fire Fittings • Proven Auspex jointing system with over 25 years in the Australian plumbing industry • Using the complete Auspex fitting product range • Specialised sprinkler connections developed providing greater options to installers • Solid brass construction for reliable fixing •...
- Page 6 Water Pressure Loss Calculation of Potable Water – Principals The following tables show Pressure Loss for Auspex Fire pipe at a fluid temperature of 10°C. Pipe 20mm 25mm 32mm Size Flow Volumetric Pressure Volumetric Pressure Volumetric Pressure Velocity Flow Loss...
- Page 7 1000 16mm Water Temperature +70°C Roughness coe cient 0.0005mm 20mm 25mm 32mm 0.01 0.001 0.001 0.01 0.05 Flow Litres/Second Auspex Fire Manual...
- Page 8 Auspex Fire Fitting Pressure Drop Pressure losses due to individual resistances can be calculated based on the loss coefficients and based on the equivalent pipe lengths of the individual resistances. These value equivalents are then added to the pipe lengths of the respective pipe sections to then calculate the total resistance.
- Page 9 Pressure Losses Due to Individual Resistances (Auspex Fire Fittings) The symbol "V" for flow velocity defines the location of the proper reference velocity in the fitting and connecting piece For reduced tees, the resistance value of the similar tee is assumed with the smallest dimension of the reduced...
- Page 10 Making A Joint Auspex fittings from 16mm-25mm use a copper crimp ring connection and can be crimped with an Auspex manual tool or a Rothenburger battery tool. The 32mm Auspex water fitting has a Stainless Steel crimp ring and can only be crimped with the battery tool using a DuoPEX jaw (see page 9).
- Page 11 Press the switch mechanism until the joint is completed. Press the back end of the jaws and remove the completed joint. Auspex Fire Manual...
- Page 12 Manual tools available for copper crimp ring connections 16, 20 and 25mm. Only Auspex approved tools can be used. The adjusting screw has 4 flat faces in a square shape for the locking bolt to fix on. Therefore the adjusting...
- Page 13 DuoPEX Water fittings are available in a full range of couplings, elbows, tees and conversion fittings. For the full range of DuoPEX Water Fittings, pickup a copy of the DuoPEX Water Manual in your closest Reece store or download a digital copy from www.auspex.com.au Auspex Fire Manual...
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Page 14: Product List
Product List Pipe and Fittings For the full range of Auspex Crimp Fittings, tooling and installation instructions, pick up a copy of the Auspex Manual – Crimp Fittings and Pipe in your closest Reece store or download a digital copy from www.auspex.com.au... - Page 15 50mm x 1 1/2" DPW285040 Brackets Bracket – Side Mounting APF2890B The side mounting bracket can be used with all the above Auspex Fire Fittings connecting to the brass base plate, allowing for various side mounting options. All screws provided. Auspex Fire Manual...
- Page 16 (03) 9770 3600 Facsimile (03) 9768 3415 Email salesauspex@rmc.com.au auspex.com.au For operating parameters outside those stated in the manual, please contact Customer Service. Contents of this brochure are subject to change, please visit our website for the most up-to-date product information.
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