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7 ViegaPEX Ultra Tubing
ViegaPEX Ultra cross-linked polyethylene is the ideal
tubing choice for potable water systems. In addition,
the smooth walls of ViegaPEX Ultra tubing are resistant
to corrosion and scaling.
7.1 ViegaPEX Ultra properties and performance
Linear Expansion Coefficient:
• 1.1 inch per 100 feet per 10°F
Temperature and Pressure Ratings:
• 180°F at 100 psi
• 73.4°F at 160 psi
UV Resistance:
• Maximum exposure 6 months
Chlorine Resistance:
• PEX 5306 — end-use condition of 100% at 140°F
(approved for continuous domestic hot water
circulation systems)
Bend Radius:
• ViegaPEX Ultra can be easily bent by hand, or with
the use of Viega-approved bend supports toaradius
as small as five times tubing outerdiameter.
Print Line Markings
Length Marker 000 feet
Company Viega
Product Name ViegaPEX™ Ultra
Nominal Tubing Size ½"
Standard Dimension
Ratio Tube Size
SDR 9 CTS
(copper tube size)
Material Designation Code PEX 5306
Temperature & Pressure Rating
100 psi @ 180F
160 psi @ 73F
NSF Listing (Potable) cNSF
®
us-pw
NSF Chlorine Listing CL5
ASTM
Tubing Standards Certification
F876/F877
Canadian Standard Assoc CSA B137.5
Fittings System Compatibility
PureFlow - ASTM F877/
F1807/F2159
IAPMO Listing UPC
®
UL Listing Rating*
cULus 3SAV UL1821
130 psi @ 120F
Plenum Rating**
FS/SD 25/50
ASTM E84
CAN/ULC S102.2
Fire Resistance Ratings
CAN/ULC S101
ANSI/UL 263
ICC Listing ES-PMG
™
- 1038
AWWA Listing C904
HUD Listing MR 1276
Manufacturer’s Date Code 1/1/2010
Material Code X14.2
Country of Manufacture Made in the USA
Table 7.1
* ¾" through 2" Black ViegaPEX Ultra only
** 2" and smaller tube sizes when wrapped with ½" - 1" thick E84 rated
insulation, ½" and smaller with no insulation per ULC S102.2 listing.
Tubing may include fitting connections when wrapped.
7.2 Tubing markings
ViegaPEX Ultra tubing is marked every five feet with
the following representative information. See Table 7.1.