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Watts.com/AquaLock-Marine
Technical Information - Plastic/Metric Fittings
Material Specifications
Body: Polysulfone
Collet: Nylon
O-Ring: EPDM
Spacer: Acetal
Tube Liner: Polysulfone
Collet Clip: Delrin
Fitting Performance
AquaLock™ Max. Pres. 250psi @ 75ºF (17.25 bar @ 24ºC)
Plastic/Metric Max. Temp. 100psi @ 180ºF (6.8 bar @ 82ºC)
Min. Temp. 33ºF (0.5ºC)
Thread Torque Values
Size Min. Torque Values Max. Torque Values
1
⁄2" 17.7 in - lbs. 26.5 in - lbs.
3
⁄4" 22.7 in - lbs. 31 in - lbs.
Approvals
Lead free product is certified to NSF/ANSI 372 and conforms with the
lead content requirements for lead free plumbing as defined by California,
Vermont, Maryland, and Louisiana state laws and the U.S. Safe Drinking
Water Act.
*The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water
contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight.
Watts AquaLock™ Plastic/Metric fittings are designed and
manufactured to be trouble free for many years of service life. Plastic/
Metric fitting products are designed and manufactured in polysulfone, a
high performance thermal plastic material. All Plastic/Metric fitting products
are approved and certified to NSF-61-G, NSF 14, CSA B137.5, ASTM
F877, and to the Uniform Plumbing Code (U.P. Code) and ASSE 1061.
Plastic/Metric fitting products are available in standard imperial inch sizes.
The Watts AquaLock™ design allows for quick and easy connections
without installation tools. Simply cut the plastic, copper or CPVC tubing and
snap a Watts AquaLock™ fitting in place for a zero-leak connection.
Watts AquaLock™ Plastic/Metric fittings are designed for potable water
systems. For other applications please refer to our Technical Service
Department. Tubing should be supported at minimum of 36" to prevent
excessive load to the connectors. Do not install tubing supports closer
than 3 inches from the connector ends. We strongly recommend that new
installations be thoroughly tested prior to use. Do not use with explosive
gases, petroleum products, or other fuels.
CAUTION
!
The polysulfone material used in the AquaLock™ fittings can be com-
promised by exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) and caustic
chemicals. Therefore, DO NOT expose this product to any such chemical or
foreign substance, which would include exposure to the following products:
Pipe Dopes (thread sealants), bug sprays, lubricants, cleaners, paints,
bleaches, acids, solder fluxes, plastic piping primers and cements, oxidizing
agents, alkaline solutions, thinners, fuels, oil based caulks, hydrocarbons,
spray foam of foaming agents (insulation).
Watts recommends that all fittings and parts be stored in their original
packaging until installation to protect the fitting internals from dirt and
debris that may cause damage to the o-ring and the o-ring guide.
It is also recommended that all threaded connections be made with Teflon
®
tape only.
Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty and possibly result
in leaks and water damage.
NSF/ANSI 61-G: Watts Plastic fitting products are tested,
certified, and approved for contact with drinking water.
NSF-U.P. Code: Watts Plastic fitting products are tested,
certified, and approved and meet the requirements of the
Uniform Plumbing Code.
FDA: Watts Plastic fittings are produced from
FDA approved materials.
NSF/ANSI 14: Watts Plastic fitting products are tested,
certified, and approved to NSF-14 standards.
ASTM F877: Watts Plastic fitting products are tested, certified,
and approved to ASTM F877 performance standards.
IAPMO ASSE 1061: Watts Plastic fitting fittings are tested,
certified and approved to ASSE 1061 for AquaLock™
fittings and approved to Canadian Standard CSA B137.5.