Elson BUSHPEX User manual

Quality
ISO 9001
Certificate No. QEC27227
PULL-ON
PEX PLUMBING SYSTEM
Product information
and installation manual
WaterMark
Standard AS/NZS 2537
WMKA21276
TM
WaterMark
Standard AS/NZS 2492
WMKA21274
TM
THE BRAND
PLUMBERS TRUST
elson
Version 2.0

Elson Australasia Pty Ltd proudly presents the elson BUSHPEX range of PEX
Plumbing Systems including, Pull-On, Crimp-On and Push-On for water and
elson BUSHPEX Crimp Gas.

         
16mm to 32mm outside diameter.
The elson BUSHPEX Pull-On PEX Plumbing System comprises two main



other plumbing systems. The elson BUSHPEX Pull-On PEX system is fast and



elson BUSHPEX Pipe is a high strength PN20 PE-Xa pipe manufactured by
Elson under strict quality controls at our ISO9001 accredited manufacturing
facility to Australian and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 2492 with
 21274.
elson BUSHPEX pipe is suitable for use in hot and cold water services for
 


          
manufactured using hi-tensile strength     
manufactured by Elson under strict quality controls at our ISO9001
accredited manufacturing facility to Australian and New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS  21276.
         


         

           25 years
against manufacturing defects when installed in accordance with AS/NZS
3500 and the elson  by a
licenced Plumber.

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elson BUSHPEX Pull-On
Features and Benefits...............................
Technical Information
- Pipes....................................................
- Fittings..................................................
- Pipe Specification Chart..........................
- Pipe and fitting protection and care
during handling and installation..............
- Underground Installation.........................
- Fire Certification for elson BUSHPEX
Water Pipe............................................
- elson BUSHPEX Pull-On Tools...................
System Testing.........................................
Warranty................................................
Frequently asked Questions......................
elson BUSHPEX Pull-On Jointing Instruction..
Product Listings
- Fittings..................................................
- Tools....................................................
- Pipes and Accessories............................
- Notes...................................................
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Features and
Benefits
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
• Manufactured, distributed and supported by Elson.
• 25 year product warranty against manufacturing defect
when installed according to detailed requirements.





• Fast and easy to install providing a safe + secure piping system.
• elson BUSHPEX Pull-On tools are available in either manal or
 hydraulic versions.

- 
- High impact resistance.
- 
- Light weight and easy to install.
- 
- oC.
- Smooth inner core to reduce pressure loss.
- 
- 
save costs.
Features and Benefits
4elson BUSHPEX Pull-On

Features and Benefits
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- 

Lilac for recycled water in sizes 16mm, 20mm,
25mm and 32mm.
- 

• elson 
- 

- 
manufactured from hi-tensile brass.
- 
developed, tested and approved for elson BUSHPEX
Pull-On.
• 

elson BUSHPEX Pull-On

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elson BUSHPEX Pull-On
elson BUSH PEX Pipe
elson BUSHPEX pipe is manufactured from PEX-a raw
      

choice for hot and cold potable water and recycled water

      
has undergone a change in molecular structure whereby the


more durable within a wide range of temperatures and
pressures typically where metals were used. PEX-a pipe

       



return to its original shape when the pressure is removed.


• Resistant to freezing and high impact strength.

• Reduced water hammer compared to metal pipes.


pumping costs






system.

       
     
 
      

• elson BUSHPEX Pull-On
• elson BUSHPEX Crimp-On
• elson BUSHPEX Push-On
Technical Information
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elson BUSHPEX Pull-On

and most acids and bases

when compared to copper
• Corrosion Resistance from soil or water


transport.

when compared to copper

reduce pumping costs
• Proven long life and durability

elson BUSHPEX Pipe is available in four colours to

Black – Suitable for potable hot and cold water




Lilac 
Green 
NOTE

The els      
     

proven and tested with over 10 years of successful

       
         
that is stronger than the pipe itself. elson BUSHPEX
       
      


        

   
      
pipe dimensions including DN16,DN20,DN25 and DN32.
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8elson BUSHPEX Pull-On


• safe and secure permanent compression sleeve




use of an O-ring

design

• Corrosion free with no scale or corrosion build -up.


9
Technical Information
elson BUSHPEX Pull-On

6
Technical Information
10 elson BUSHPEX Pull-On



Timber Frame Plates & Studs


25mm Nom OD 32mm Nom OD
 
 
 
250mm 320mm
 


5m lengths available in all colours 
 
DOmoNmm02
2.3-8.2
6212212
mm001mm00
mm002
neerG,caliL,deR,calB
sruolocllanielbaliavashtgnelm5
C01ertemmm3.0
DOmoNmm61
6.2-2.2
C02PN20aX-EP C02PN20aX-EP C02PN20aX-EP C02PN20aX-EP
292SNS 292SNS 292SNS 292SNS
6212212
mm0021mm006
mm061
neerG,caliL,deR,calB
calBm001coloursllm05calBm52
calBm001coloursllm05calBm52
sruolocllanielbaliavashtgnelm5
C01ertemmm3.0
aP0331
o
0aP0331
o
0aP0331
o
0aP0331
o
0
o
06 aP0051
o
06 aP0051
o
06 aP0051
o
06 aP0051
o
02 aP0002
o
02 aP0002
o
02 aP0002
o
02 aP0002

erusserPlanimoNepyTX-EP
sgnittiFepiProf
mmlacitreVziroHecnatsiDpilCaM
msuidaRdneBniM
elbaliavasruoloC
neerG,caliL,deR,calBsertemseziSlioC
neerG,cal
iL,deR,calBsertemshtgneLthgiartS
noisnapElamrehTnoisnapEraeniLfotneiciffeoC
  
aMniMssencihtlla
sgnittiFepiPdradnatS

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Technical Information
elson BUSHPEX Pull-On
       
protected from damage through all stages of the process

 
     
        

• 

• Pipe must be protected from physical damage.

• 
installed in direct sunlight.
• Pipe must be protected from long term or permanent

etc.
• 


threats, etc.
• Pipe must never be installed where it could be



3500,


• Chemical or corrosive environments.
- Pipe must be protected.





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12 elson BUSHPEX Pull-On
• 
horizontally is required to ensure conformance for


Chart for spacing.
• 


wrapping. Holes, notches and cut-outs must be accurately




• 






• 



any way it must be cut-out and replaced. elson

bends.

bending radius and tools for bending.

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
NOTE          

3500 prior to burying or
concealing the elson BUSHPEX Plumbing System.
Un    
       
3500

• Minimum buried depth required by standards.
• 
• 
• 
• 

• 
• Conne


• In a 
hot or cold temperatures require appropriate product




and cold lines.

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
     








        
plasterboard 128mm thick




DN16 DN20 DN32



DN16 DN20 DN25 DN32



DN16 DN20 DN25 DN32

Promaseal ® CFC32


DN16 DN20 DN25 DN32


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Technical Information
elson BUSHPEX Pull-On
       
inserted centrally within the Hebel wall 75mm thick



  



DN20 DN25



DN20 DN25



DN32


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Technical Information
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elson BUSHPEX Pull-On Tools
 
be used with the elson BUSHPEX Pull-On PEX Pipe and
        
systems. elson BUSHPEX Pull-On Tools are manufactured
      
      
       
       
         
     



missing parts.Isolate and dispose immediately.Damaged or

It is esse        
       


       


NT       
included in this manual. This Guide procedure is a product






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System Testing & Warrantyt
System Testing
Warranty
         

local authority requirements prior to burying or
concealing the elson BUSHPEX Pull-On Plumbing System.
It is the responsibility of the Licenced Installer to ensure
        


        

The elson BUSHPEX Pull-On Plumbing System carries a
25 year product warranty which covers product
manufacturing faults and defects. This warranty only
applies under the following requirements
• The system must have been installed by a licenced
Plumber.
• 
• Proof of purchase is required.
•  3500.
• 
relevant and applicable local authority codes which

• 

• 
procedures included in this manual.
• 

 
   and
elson BUSHPEX approved tooling.

       
replace product which is found to be faulty or
    

provided to the consumer by this warranty are in

the consumer under the law.
       


details. If the product has not been installed please
contact the place of purchase and return. If there is
a problem returning the product please contact
        
warranty you must abide by the warranty






Our products come with guarantees that cannot be


      
      

if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the


       
       

6
Warranty
18 elson BUSHPEX Pull-On

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Frequently asked questions
20 elson BUSHPEX Pull-On
FAQ
Can elson BUSHPEX pipe be installed under a slab?
 – with the following requirements
•  3500.
• Installed within elson BUSHPEX corrugated sleeve
conduit.
• 
•


Can elson BUSHPEX pipe be used for underground cold
water service applicaons?

3500
requirements.
Can elson BUSHPEX pipe and fings be used to connect
solar panels to the storage tank?
NO

solar storage vessels.
Can braze-on adaptors be installed aer crimping elson
BUSHPEX Pipe?
NO


Pull-On.
Is there anything I need to do before using Pull-On Tools?
