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
July 2018 © 2018 Canadian Standards Association
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4.13.2 Testing
When used with a plumbing fitting, electrical plumbing controls, including solenoid valves, shall
a) be considered components of the plumbing fitting;
b) be tested with the fitting; and
c) comply with Clause 5.6.
Replacement of a battery during the life cycle testing specified in Clause 5.6 shall not be considered a
failure.
4.14 Materials
Coupling nuts, locknuts, and spout-holding nuts shall be made from
a) copper alloys with a minimum copper content of 56%;
b) stainless steel alloys of the 300 or 400 Series;
c) plastics; or
d) materials that comply with Clause 5.11.
4.15 Automatic compensating valve temperature control
Automatic compensating valves shall comply with ASSE 1016/ASME A112.1016/CSA B125.16.
4.16 Lawn faucets
Lawn faucets (other than frost-proof lawn faucets) shall comply with Clause 5.10.
4.17 Flexible water connectors
Flexible water connectors intended for use under continuous pressure shall comply with
ASME A112.18.6/CSA B125.6.
4.18 High-efficiency commercial pre-rinse spray valves
Note: Commercial pre-rinse spray valves do not necessarily have to comply with the high-efficiency requirements
specified in Clause 5.13 if they are not designated as high-efficiency pre-rinse spray valves.
4.18.1
If the high-efficiency commercial pre-rinse spray valve has more than one mode
a) all modes shall comply with the maximum flow rate requirements specified in Clause 5.13.2; and
b) at least one of the modes shall comply with the requirements specified in Clause 5.13.3 for high-
efficiency commercial pre-rinse spray valves. The manufacturer shall indicate which mode is to be
tested for high efficiency.
4.18.2
See Clause 6.4 for additional marking requirements for high-efficiency commercial pre-rinse spray
valves.
4.19 Household hot water dispensers with storage electrical heating systems
Household hot water dispensers with storage electrical heating systems shall comply with ASSE 1023.