1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers flexible, pre-insulated piping commonly used to convey hot and cold fluids.

1.2 This specification establishes materials and performance requirements for flexible, pre-insulated piping intended for hot and chilled water applications.

1.3 Piping systems may include one or more carrier pipes within a common outer jacket.

1.4 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered part of this standard.

1.5 Units The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance of the standard.

1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains to the test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation

C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus

D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics

D2104 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe, Schedule 40

D2239 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SIDR-PR) Based on Controlled Inside Diameter

D3035 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter

F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

F714 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter

F876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing

F877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems

F1281 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) Pressure Pipe

F1282 Specification for Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) Composite Pressure Pipe

NSF Standards

Keywords

bend force test; flexible pre-insulated piping; plastic pre-insulated piping; pre-insulated pipe; Bend force test; End seal testing; Flexible pre-insulated pipe; Plastic pipe/tubing/fittings--specifications; Pre-insulated pipe;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.140.40 (Hoses)

DOI: 10.1520/F2165-02

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