Installation Instructions
PRO-FLEX
®
CSST
Training Guide and Installation Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Guidelines Limitations of Manual .....................................................................................1, 2
Applicable Codes & Standards ...............................................................................................3
2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS
System Components .......................................................................................................4, 5, 6
(Tubing, Fittings, Striker Plates, Pressure Regulators,
Manifolds, Shut-off Valves, Other Components)
3.0 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
System Configurations............................................................................................................7
Series Layout & Parallel Layout (low pressure).....................................................................8
Dual Pressure Layout ..............................................................................................................8
Multiple Manifold Systems & Combination Steel/CSST System, Elevated Pressure System
....9
Determine Pressure System..................................................................................................10
3.2 SIZING METHODS & EXAMPLES
Low Pressure System (longest length method) (example #1)............................................11
Medium Pressure System (example #2) ...............................................................................12
Elevated Dual Pressure System (example #3)......................................................................13
Combination Steel / CSST System.........................................................................................14
4.0 INSTALLATION PRACTICES / GUIDELINES
General Installation Guidelines......................................................................................15, 16
Minimum Bend Radius .........................................................................................................15
Support ..................................................................................................................................15
4.2 FITTING ASSEMBLY
Assembly and Re-assembly Procedures ...............................................................................17
T
ubing Cutting / End Preparation
........................................................................................
17
Minimum T
ightening T
orque ...............................................................................................18
Termination Outlet Configurations .....................................................................................18
4.3 ROUTING
V
ertical Runs..........................................................................................................................19
Horizontal Runs.....................................................................................................................19
Indoor / Outdoor Issues ........................................................................................................19
Clearance Holes & Notching.................................................................................................20
Concealed Locations for Fittings..........................................................................................21
4.4 PROTECTION
Striker Plate Requirements.............................................................................................22, 23
Spiral Metal Hose Requirements
...................................................................................
22, 23
Outdoor Installations
......................................................................................................
22, 23
Metal Wall Studs Installation...............................................................................................23
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