Use and Care Manual
Table Of Contents
- Preface
- 1 Scope
- 2 Reference publications
- 3 Definitions and abbreviations
- 4 Design requirements
- 4.1 Supply fittings
- 4.2 Servicing
- 4.3 Installation
- 4.4 Threaded connections
- 4.5 Connections other than threaded connections
- 4.6 Accessible designs
- 4.7 Backflow prevention
- 4.8 Cover plates and escutcheons
- 4.9 Toxicity and lead content
- 4.10 Frost-proof faucets and hydrants
- 4.11 Showerheads, body sprays, and hand-held showers
- 4.12 Cross-flow
- 4.13 Fittings incorporating electrical features
- 4.14 Materials
- 4.15 Automatic compensating valve temperature control
- 4.16 Lawn faucets
- 4.17 Flexible water connectors
- 4.18 High-efficiency commercial pre-rinse spray valves
- 4.19 Household hot water dispensers with storage electrical heating systems
- 5 Performance requirements and test procedures
- 5.1 General
- 5.2 Coatings
- 5.3 Pressure and temperature
- 5.4 Flow rate
- 5.5 Operating requirements
- 5.6 Life cycle
- 5.7 Resistance to installation loading
- 5.8 Resistance to use loading
- 5.9 Backflow prevention
- 5.10 Lawn faucets
- 5.11 Alternative materials test
- 5.12 High-efficiency showerheads and hand-held showers
- 5.13 High-efficiency commercial pre-rinse spray valves
- 6 Markings, packaging, and installation instructions
- Annex A (informative) Unit conversion and rounding criteria
- Annex B (normative) Tests by fitting type
ASME A112.18.1-2018/CSA B125.1-18 Plumbing supply fittings
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4 Design requirements
4.1 Supply fittings
4.1.1 Rated pressure
4.1.1.1
Supply fittings shall be designed for a rated supply pressure of 690 kPa (100 psi).
4.1.1.2
Supply fittings shall be designed to function at a supply pressure between 140 and 860 kPa (20 and
125 psi).
4.1.2 Rated temperatures
4.1.2.1
Supply fittings shall be designed for rated supply temperatures from 5 to 71 °C (40 to 160 °F).
4.1.2.2
The hot water components of low-pressure water dispensers shall be designed for rated supply
temperatures from 43 to 99 °C (110 to 210 °F).
4.1.3 Seating members
4.1.3.1
The following fittings shall have replaceable seats:
a) supply valves for bath and shower fittings, except concealed stops;
b) combination lavatory fittings;
c) combination kitchen sink fittings;
d) bidet fittings;
e) single lavatory faucets; and
f) exposed valve-type bath and shower fittings.
4.1.3.2
Seat disc arrangements shall be replaceable.
4.1.3.3
Seat disc arrangements shall not vibrate in service. When a threaded device is used to secure the disc, it
shall remain secure after the disc has been removed and replaced five times.
4.1.3.4
In lieu of a replaceable seat, as required in Clauses 4.1.3.1 and 4.1.3.2, a replaceable cartridge that
includes both seat and seal may be used.
4.1.3.5
The solenoid valve used to open and close the flow of water shall be replaceable.