Installation Guide

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HOME-FLEX® CSST
System Design and Installation Manual
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 User Warnings.........................................................1
1.2 Limitations of Manual..................................................2
1.3 Applicable Codes and Standards .......................................3
Chapter 2: Description of System Components
2.1 Tubing ................................................................5
2.2 Fittings ...............................................................6
2.3 Striker Plates ..........................................................7
2.4 Pressure Regulators....................................................7
2.5 Manifolds .............................................................7
2.6 Shut-o valves and Quick-Connect Devices .............................7
2.7 Bonding Clamps .......................................................8
2.8 Protection Devices.....................................................8
2.9 HOME-FLEX® Tubing Cutter ............................................9
2.10 Replacement Parts ...................................................9
2.11 HOME-FLEX® Appliance Connectors ...................................10
Chapter 3: Sizing and Congurations
3.1 Conguration .........................................................11
Low Pressure Systems .............................................12
Dual Pressure Systems.............................................13
Hybrid Systems (Rigid pipe and CSST)..............................13
3.2 Sizing Methods and Examples..........................................13
Sizing Tables ......................................................13
Low Pressure systems (Longest Length/Branch Method)............14
Elevated Pressure Systems .........................................16
Hybrid CSST & Black Iron Rigid Pipe Systems .......................18
Chapter 4: Installation Practices
4.1 General Practices ......................................................20
4.2 Fitting Assembly.......................................................21
Male, Female, Union and Tee Fitting Assembly Overview............21
Male, Female, Union and Tee Fitting Assembly......................22
Termination Fitting Assembly Overview (Parts 11-464-XXX) .........23
Termination Fitting Assembly (Parts 11-464-XXX) ...................24
Troubleshooting Fitting Connections ..............................25
HOME-FLEX® Stainless Steel Manifold Installations..................25
4.3 Routing ...............................................................26
General Routing Practices .........................................26