Use and Care Manual

ASME A112.18.1-2018/CSA B125.1-18 Plumbing supply fittings
July 2018 © 2018 Canadian Standards Association
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5.1 General 35
5.1.1 Preconditioning
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5.1.2 Installation for testing
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5.1.3 Test conditions
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5.1.4 Order of tests
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5.2 Coatings
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5.2.1 General
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5.2.2 Corrosion (all substrates and coatings) 35
5.2.3 Adhesion
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5.2.4 Decorative organic coatings
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5.3 Pressure and temperature
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5.3.1 Static and dynamic seals
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5.3.2 Burst pressure
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5.3.3 Cross-flow check valves
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5.3.4 Hose assemblies
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5.3.5 Ball joints
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5.3.6 Diverters
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5.3.7 Aerators and other end point devices
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5.3.8 Low-pressure water dispensers
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5.4 Flow rate
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5.4.1 Supply fittings
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5.4.2 Test procedure
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5.4.3 Test procedure for high-efficiency commercial pre-rinse spray valves
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5.5 Operating requirements
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5.6 Life cycle
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5.6.1 Performance requirements
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5.6.2 Test procedures
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5.6.3 Fittings and other control devices
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5.7 Resistance to installation loading
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5.7.1 Bending strength
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5.7.2 Thread torque strength
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5.8 Resistance to use loading
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5.8.1 Operating controls
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5.8.2 Maintenance of installed position
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5.8.3 Swing spout strength
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5.9 Backflow prevention
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5.9.1 General 50
5.9.2 Fittings with plain outlets
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5.9.3 Fittings with submersible outlets
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5.10 Lawn faucets
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5.10.1 Performance requirements
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5.10.2 Test procedure
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5.11 Alternative materials test
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5.11.1 Performance requirements
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5.11.2 Test procedure
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5.12 High-efficiency showerheads and hand-held showers
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5.12.1 General
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5.12.2 Flow rate
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5.12.3 Spray force
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