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Watermark elson BUSH PEX Product Information And Installation Manual

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WMKA21274
WMKA21276
Standard AS 2492
Standard AS/NZS 2537.2
Version 3.0

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  • Page 1 WaterMark WaterMark WMKA21274 WMKA21276 Standard AS 2492 Standard AS/NZS 2537.2 Version 3.0...
  • Page 2 BUSHPEX Pipe is a genuine PN20 PE-Xa pipe manufactured by Elson under strict quality controls at our ISO9001 accredited manufacturing facility to Australian Standards AS 2492 with watermark certificate WMKA 21274. BUSHPEX pipe is suitable for use in hot and cold water services for both domestic and commercial applications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Features and Benefits........Technical Information........Pipe Specification Chart......... System Testing & Warranty......FAQ..............BUSHPEX Crimp-On Tool Inspection....BUSHPEX Crimp-On Jointing Procedure..Battery Drill Calibration Tool Procedure..Fittings............BUSHPEX Ball Valves........Tools.............. Piping & Accessories........elson BUSHPEX Crimp-On V3.0 Dec 2022...

  • Page 4: Features And Benefits

    • Product manufactured by Elson to relevant Australian Standards by our ISO 9001 approved manufacturing facility with all Watermark Certification by SAI Global. • Cost effective alternative to other systems. • Fast and easy to install.
  • Page 5 - Available in Black for hot and cold water, Red specifically for hot water, Green for rainwater harvesting and Lilac for recycled water in sizes 16mm, 20mm and 25mm. - Same pipe is compatible with two BUSHPEX jointing systems - Crimp-On, Pull-On •...

  • Page 6: Technical Information

    BUSHPEX Crimp-On Pipe BUSHPEX PE-Xa PN20 pipe is specifically designed for the BUSHPEX Crimp-On jointing system in conformance with AS 2492 with watermark certificate WMKA 21274. BUSHPEX PE-Xa PN20 is compatible with all two BUSHPEX jointing systems for water including: •...
  • Page 7 All fittings have stamped detail into their Stainless Steel Crimp Rings clearly showing Brand, Size, Pressure Rating, Standard and watermark certificate Number. Identification stamping also appears on the brass fitting where possible or it will display the letters “EL”. BUSHPEX Crimp-On fittings have been tested and approved in accordance with the Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2537.2 with...
  • Page 8 elson BUSHPEX Crimp-On V3.0 Dec 2022...
  • Page 9 Pressure Loss Pressure loss calculations using the Hazen-Williams equation. The pressure loss was calculated for both the internal mean inside diameter of SDR 9 of AS 2492:2007. To generate the theoretical calculations, the following assumptions were applied: • Friction coefficient of plastic pipe at 15.5°C was taken as 140.
  • Page 10 elson BUSHPEX Crimp-On V3.0 Dec 2022...
  • Page 11 Pipe & Fitting Protection and Care during Handling and Installation BUSHPEX pipe and Crimp-on fittings must be protected from damage through all stages of the process from transport to storage and installation in accordance with AS/NZS 3500. Provision for pipe and fitting protection therefore includes but is not limited to the following: •...
  • Page 12 • Pipe support and clipping, both vertically and horizontally is required to ensure conformance for vibration, excessive tension, torsion or compressive stresses on fittings and pipe. Refer to Pipe Specification Chart for spacing. • Pipe penetrations through timber and steel frames and concrete sections must conform and may require protection using grommets, fire collars, sleeving or wrapping.
  • Page 13 • Connecting Barb soldered connection require special attention. Prior to crimping and soldering, remove/ dismantle the blue retaining ring, stainless steel crimp ring and two “O” rings. Solder the brass connection barb and allow to cool before re-assembly. When assembling the fittings ensure the blue plastic retainer ring, the two “O”...
  • Page 14 BUSHPEX Crimp-On Tools BUSHPEX Crimp-On Tools are specifically designed to be BUSHPEX Crimp-On used with the PEX Pipe and fitting BUSHPEX System and must not be used with other systems. Crimp-On Tools are manufactured to precise specifications and require care and regular maintenance to ensure accurate and consistent operation.
  • Page 15 using copper, Pex, or other piping materials. To ensure system service life is maximised and to cater for the performance tolerances of heat sources, the following installation and water quality guidelines must be followed on any circulating hot water systems using Bushpex plumbing system in order to maintain the product warranty.

  • Page 16: System Testing & Warranty

    • Installation must be in accordance with the jointing procedures included in this manual. • Installation must only ever involve the use of the same approved BUSHPEX Pipe (watermark certificate BUSHPEX Crimp-On fittings (watermark WMKA 21274), certificate WMKA 21276) and BUSHPEX approved tooling.
  • Page 17 Elson Australasia Pty Ltd undertakes to repair or replace product which is found to be faulty or defective in workmanship or manufacture according to the warranty conditions. The benefits provided to the consumer by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies available to the consumer under the law.
  • Page 18 elson BUSHPEX Crimp-On V3.0 Dec 2022...

  • Page 19: Faq

    Can BUSHPEX pipe be installed under a slab? YES – with the following requirements • Installation in accordance with AS/NZS 3500. • Installed within BUSHPEX corrugated sleeve conduit. • Must be sleeved when penetrating through a slab. • Installed in a single continuous length without fittings. Can BUSHPEX pipe be used for underground cold water service applications? YES –...

  • Page 20: Fittings

    • Ensure the tool is good working order. • Ensure that the jaws align and have no gap when closed. • Ensure that the jaws are clean, free of defects and debris. • Refer to Jointing Procedure in this manual for correct method.
  • Page 21 Do I need to inspect the pipe end prior to crimping? YES, always inspect the pipe and ensure it is cut square, has been “rounded & deburred”, has no rough edges and the internal and external pipe is undamaged prior to crimping.
  • Page 22 Jointing Instruction Tool inspec�on Manual Tools: Inspect the tool and jaw to ensure it is in good working order, operates properly and approved for use with BUSHPEX Crimp-on fi�ngs and pipe. Visually inspect and ensure the jaws align and have no gap when the crimp tool is fully compressed and closed.
  • Page 23 • Before using the ba�ery tool it is essen�al that the user reads and recognises the instruc�ons contained in the manual included with every tool. Make sure you are aware of the opera�ng features and func�ons. • Ensure that only BUSHPEX compa�ble jaws are used to match the tool.
  • Page 24 • Visually inspect the inside of the fi�ng to ensure it is free of dust, dirt and grit and confirm the 2 “O” rings are intact and undamaged. • Insert the BUSHPEX pipe into the BUSHPEX Crimp-On fi�ng. Ensure that the pipe is fully inserted into the fi�ng by viewing the pipe through the 4 inspec�on holes in the blue plas�c retaining ring.
  • Page 25 BUSHPEX Crimp-On Calibra�on Tool Ba�ery Drill Calibra�on Tool Specific tooling for BUSHPEX Crimp-On water. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Always set the drill speed no greater than 500rpm. • Water & Gas calibra�ng tools are NOT interchangeable. Calibra�on Procedure BUSHPEX Crimp-On Water: •...
  • Page 26 Product Listing NO.1 STRAIGHT COUPLING Code Description 39000 No.1 Straight Coupling 16mm 39002 No.1 Straight Coupling 20mm 39004 No.1 Straight Coupling 25mm NO.1R REDUCING COUPLING Code Description 39020 No.1 R Reducing Coupling 20 x 16mm 39022 No.1 R Reducing Coupling 25 x 16mm 39024 No.1 R Reducing Coupling...
  • Page 27 NO.12 ELBOW Code Description 39080 No.12 Elbow 16mm 39082 No.12 Elbow 20mm 39084 No.12 Elbow 25mm NO.12R ELBOW Code Description 39088 No.12 Elbow 20mm x 16mm 39090 No.12 Elbow 25mm x 16mm 39092 No.12 Elbow 25mm x 20mm NO.13 MALE ELBOW Code Description 39400...
  • Page 28 NO.19BP LUGGED MALE ELBOW Code Description 39140 NO.19BP Elbow 16mm x 15mm MI 65mm Long 39142 NO.19BP Elbow 16mm x 15mm MI 90mm Long 39146 NO.19BP Elbow 16mm x 15mm MI 150mm Long 39144 NO.19BP Elbow 16mm x 15mm MI 200mm Long 39148 NO.19BP Elbow 20mm x 15mm MI 95mm Long...
  • Page 29 NO.61 STOPPER Code Description 39260 No.61 Stopper 16mm 39262 No.61 Stopper 20mm 39264 No.61 Stopper 25mm NO.62 STRAIGHT TAP CONNECTOR Code Description 39360 No.62 Straight Tap Connector Flat 16mm x 15mm FI Nut 39362 No.62 Straight Tap Connector Flat 20mm x 20mm FI Nut 39364 No.62 Straight Tap Connector Cone 16mm x 15mm FI Nut...
  • Page 30 SHOWER ASSEMBLY Code Description 39300 Shower Assembly Right Angled 150mm (Floor Entry) 39302 Shower Assembly Right Angled 200mm (Floor Entry) 39304 Shower Assembly Right Angled Barbs Up 150mm (Top Entry) 39306 Shower Assembly Right Angled Barbs Up 200mm (Top Entry) 39320 Shower Assembly Straight 150mm (Side Entry)
  • Page 31 elson BUSHPEX CRIMP-ON PEX BALL VALVE Code Description 73980 elson BUSHPEX CRIMP-ON PEX BALL VALVE LF DR BRASS L/H 16mm 73982 elson BUSHPEX CRIMP-ON PEX BALL VALVE LF DR BRASS L/H 20mm 73984 elson BUSHPEX CRIMP-ON PEX BALL VALVE LF DR BRASS L/H 25mm elson PRESS TO BUSHPEX CRIMP-ON PEX BALL VALVE Code Description...

  • Page 32: Tools

    NOVOPRESS ACO153 BLUETOOTH PRESS TOOL KIT Code Description 36901 Novopress ACO153 Bluetooth Press Tool Kit With 2 Batteries & 1 Charger, Less Jaw NOVOPRESS ACO153 BLUETOOTH PRESS TOOL SKIN Code Description 36902 Novopress ACO153 Bluetooth Press Tool Skin NOVOPRESS JAW Code Description 29934...
  • Page 33 JAW INSERT FOR HAND CRIMPING TOOL Code Description 39921 BUSHPEX Jaw Insert Hand Crimping Tool MKII 16mm 39923 BUSHPEX Jaw Insert Hand Crimping Tool MKII 20mm BUSHPEX PE-X PIPE CALIBRATING TOOL Code Description 39971 Calibrating Tool BUSHPEX Crimp 12-25mm BUSHPEX CRIMP GUAGE Code Description 39981...
  • Page 34 Important: Below listed BUSHPEX PE-X Pipes and Accessories can be used with all two BUSHPEX Plumbing Systems - Pull-On, Crimp-On. HOT & COLD WATER PIPE (BLACK) STRAIGHT LENGTH Code Description 23700 Hot & Cold Water Pipe （ Black ） 5m Length 16mm 23702 Hot &...
  • Page 35 HOT & COLD WATER PIPE (BLACK) IN CONDUIT COIL Code Description 23720 Hot & Cold Water Pipe （ Black ） in Conduit 50m Coil 16mm 23722 Hot & Cold Water Pipe （ Black ） in Conduit 50m Coil 20mm 23724 Hot &...
  • Page 36 RECYCLED WATER PIPE (LILAC) STRAIGHT LENGTH Code Description 23737 Recycled Water Pipe （ Lilac ） 5m Length 16mm 23738 Recycled Water Pipe （ Lilac ） 5m Length 20mm 23739 Recycled Water Pipe （ Lilac ） 5m Length 25mm 23736 Recycled Water Pipe （ Lilac ） 5m Length 32mm RECYCLED WATER PIPE (LILAC) COIL Code...
  • Page 37 PE-X PIPE CUTTER Code Description 23932 Pipe Cutter for 16-25mm Pipe CLIP MASONRY NAIL Code Description 23810 Open Clip 16mm Masonry Nail 23812 Open Clip 20mm Masonry Nail 23814 Open Clip 25mm Masonry Nail CLIP TIMBER NAIL Code Description 23816 Open Clip 16mm Timber Nail 23817 Open Clip 20mm Timber Nail...
  • Page 38 Note: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________...
  • Page 40 Elson Australasia Pty Ltd ABN 45 059 613 991 ACN 059 613 991 P.O. Box 3217 Mount Druitt Village NSW 2770 Tel: (02) 9625 7899 Fax: (02) 9625 7855 Web: www.bushpex.com Email: sales@elson.net.au National Distribution Centre 38 Eddie Road, Minchinbury New South Wales 2770 AUSTRALIA Sales and service all over Australia...