Installation Instructions

REPAIRING DAMAGED CSST TUBING & FITTINGS

Repair Classifications:

FITTINGS: Leaking fittings should be repaired in accordance with the manufac-

turers installation instructions. In some cases, the entire fitting or parts of the

fitting must be replaced totally.

CSST TUBING: If the tubing is damaged, the severity of damage and if

necessary, the method of repair shall be determined as follows:

a. Tubing shall be repaired if damaged due to a puncture of any kind from nails,

screws or drill bits.

b. Tubing shall be repaired if significantly damaged due to impact or crushing as

indicated in figure 4-44.

c. Tubing shall be repaired if bent beyond its minimum bend radius and there is

a crease or kink in the tubing.

(See figure 4-45)

d. No repairs or replacements of tubing is necessary if the tubing is only slightly

dented due to minor impact or crushing. (See figure 4-46)

5.1 Repair and Placement of Damaged CSST

248008 17498_TF_TrainingG.indd 43248008 17498_TF_TrainingG.indd 43 6/12/13 12:16 PM6/12/13 12:16 PM