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HOME-FLEX CSST 1

Chapter 1: Introduction

This side of the HOME-FLEX® manual applies to HOME-FLEX® Corrugated Stainless Steel

Tubing (CSST) and its associated metal ttings. HOME-FLEX® CSST and HOME-FLEX Under-

ground® are two dierent systems with dierent uses and installation requirements. The

tubing and ttings are not interchangeable.

The corrugations of the CSST give this exible metal gas pipe a ribbed appearance. The

CSST has a yellow plastic covering over it that is referred to as a jacket. Even though the yel-

low plastic jacket covers the outside of the ribbed tubing, you can still see and feel the ribs.

HOME-FLEX® CSST is for use with natural gas and LP (propane) gas. CSST is for use inside

houses and buildings and may also be installed under houses and buildings. It may be run

underground only if it is protected within a non-metallic water tight conduit.

1.1 User Warnings

HOME-FLEX® Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) exible gas piping material must be

installed by a Qualied Installer who has been certied in the use of the HOME-FLEX® gas

piping system. Certication can be completed by reading this System Design and Installation

Manual and registering with Valencia Pipe Company to obtain a Qualied Installer Card by

lling out the online form at register.homeex.com, or by calling 661-257-3923 in the absence

of internet access. In submitting the registration, you are asserting that you understand all

aspects of the installation requirements, including all materials used, as well as local plumb-

ing, mechanical, electrical and/or building codes applicable at the locale were HOME-FLEX®

is to be installed. If you do not understand all aspects of the installation requirements and

local codes, locate a Qualied Installer in your area who does. You must presently possess, or

attain prior to installing, a HOME-FLEX® Qualied Installer Card to install HOME-FLEX® CSST.

Additional resources beyond this guide can be accessed on the HOME-FLEX® website:

www.homeex.com. Installers must meet applicable qualications set forth by the state and/

or local administrative authorities which enforce the plumbing, mechanical and/or electrical

codes where the gas piping is being installed.

This HOME-FLEX® System Design and Installation Manual provides general instructions for the

design and installation of exible gas piping systems using HOME-FLEX® branded CSST. It is

not to be used as a guide for the installation of other manufacturers' CSST products.

The HOME-FLEX® System Design and Installation Manual is to be used in conjunction with

state and local building codes. In the event of a conict between this guide and local codes,

the local code takes precedence. In the absence of local codes, installation shall comply

with the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54), the National

Standard of Canada, the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code (CSA B149.1), the Uniform

Plumbing Code, the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (ICC/ANSI

2.0), the Standard on Manufactured Housing (NFPA 501), the National Electric Code (NFPA 70),

and/or the Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection System (NFPA 78), as applicable.

The instructions and procedures outlined in the HOME-FLEX® System Design and Installation

Manual must be strictly adhered to for a safe and eective installation. Prior to beginning

installation, competent engineering practices and principles must be employed in designing

the system, taking into account local codes, requirements of the natural gas utility or propane

supplier, and the requirements of the gas system being installed. All installations must be

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