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

Tubing Cutting / End Preparation........................................................................................17

Minimum Tightening Torque ...............................................................................................18

Termination Outlet Configurations .....................................................................................18

4.3 ROUTING

Vertical 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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