Elson BUSHPEX User manual

Version 2.0
STAINLESS
STEEL SLEEVE
DR BRASS
WITNESS
OPENING
DOUBLE
‘O’ RING
CRIMP-ON
PEX PLUMBING SYSTEM
Product information
and installation Manual
WaterMark
Standard AS/NZS 2537
WMKA21276
TM
WaterMark
Standard AS/NZS 2492
WMKA21274
TM

Elson Australasia Pty Ltd proudly presents the BUSHPEX range of PEX
Plumbing Systems including, Pull-On, Crimp-On and Push-On for water and
BUSHPEX Crimp Gas.
This brochure provides specificaon and installaon informaon relevant to
the BUSHPEX Crimp-On PEX Plumbing System for water reculaon, 16 to
25mm.
BUSHPEX Crimp-On PEX for Water and BUSHPEX Crimp Gas PEX-AL Systems
use the same BUSHPEX Crimp tools, Jaws and crimp gauges. Calibrang
tools are specific to the BUSHPEX Crimp-On Water Plumbing System.
The BUSHPEX Crimp-On PEX Plumbing System comprises two main
components, a flexible cross-linked high density polyethylene pipe and solid
DR Brass crimp fings with double “O” ring seals and stainless steel crimp
sleeves.
BUSHPEX Crimp-On Plumbing Systems are a cost effecve alternave to
other plumbing systems. The BUSHPEX Crimp-On PEX system is fast and
easy to install, usually with fewer fings. The flexible pipe is light weight
and resists corrosion and scale affect. Water flow noise is low in PE-X pipe
and water hammer is significantly reduced.
BUSHPEX Pipe is a genuine 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 watermark
cerficate WKMA 21274.
BUSHPEX pipe is suitable for use in hot and cold water services for both
domesc and commercial applicaons. BUSHPEX Pipe opons include black
pipe for either hot or cold water, red for hot water, green for rainwater
harvesng and lilac for recycled water.
BUSHPEX Crimp-On fings are a solid brass double crimp fing with
double “O” ring secondary seal and stainless steel crimp sleeves. The fings
are manufactured by Elson under strict quality controls at our ISO9001
accredited manufacturing facility to Australian and New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS 2537 with watermark cerficate WKMA 21276.
BUSHPEX Crimp-On specific tooling comprises of both manual and baery
hydraulic opons to make installaon fast and easy. All tooling used must be
verified before use to ensure suitability to the BUSHPEX Crimp-On systems.
BUSHPEX Crimp-On calibrang tools and crimp gauges are essenal
requirements for the installaon procedures as detailed in this Manual.
All products are fully warranted for a period of 25 years against
manufacturing defects when installed in accordance with AS/NZS 3500 and
the BUSHPEX Crimp-On PEX Plumbing System Manual by a licenced
Plumber using all BUSHPEX pipe and fings only and the approved
BUSHPEX tooling.

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Features and Benefits………………….…...... 4
Technical Information……………………........6
Pipe Specification Chart …………….............8
System Testing & Warranty…………....
…. ...13
FAQ ………………………….....................16
BUSHPEX Crimp-On Tool Inspection…........19
BUSHPEX Crimp-On Jointing Procedure….... 20
Battery Drill Calibration Tool Procedure .... 22
Product Listing - Fittings & Tools.................23
Product Listing - Pipes and Accessories……. 31

Features and
Benefits
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BUSHPEX Crimp-On PEX Plumbing System:
• Manufactured, distributed and supported by Elson.
• 25 year product warranty against product defect when
installed according to detailed requirements.
• Product manufactured by Elson to relevant Australian
Standards by our ISO9001 approved manufacturing
facility with all Watermark Cerficaon by SAI Global.
• Cost effecve alternave to other systems.
• Fast and easy to install.
• BUSHPEX Crimp-On tools & jaws can be used for both
BUSHPEX Crimp-On water and BUSHPEX Crimp Gas
PEX-AL systems.
• BUSHPEX pipe properes:
- Low water flow noise.
- Strong impact resistance.
-
Heat and corrosion resistant.
- Light weight and easy to install.
- Significantly reduces water hammer.
- High Pressure rang 2000kPa @ 20C.
- Smooth inner core to reduce pressure loss.
- Low levels of thermal conducvity and expansion.
- Coils provide fast installaon, less joints, save me,
save costs.
Features and Benefits
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Features and Benefits
5
- Available in Black for hot and cold water, Red
specifically for hot water, Green for rainwater
harvesng and Lilac for recycled water in sizes
16mm, 20mm and 25mm.
- Same pipe is compable with three BUSHPEX
joinng systems - Crimp-On, Pull-On, Push-On.
• BUSHPEX Crimp-On Fing properes:
- Double “O” ring, double indentaon Crimp
joinng system is the most secure Crimp joinng
system on the market that is preferred
internaonally.
- Long entry stainless steel crimp sleeves that don’t
fall off the fing.
- Four easy to inspect witness holes to confirm
complete inseron of pipe into fing.
- Blue retaining ring signifies “water” and also
locates the Baery Tool Jaw.
- German manufactured Baery Tools and Jaws
developped, tested and approved for BUSHPEX.
- DR Brass quality fings – strictly controlled
according to ISO9001 systems.
• Naonal support network for training, technical
informaon and tool service.

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Technical Information
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BUSHPEX Crimp-On is a complete plumbing system
comprising of PE-Xa pipe in sizes 16, 20 and 25mm plus a
comprehensive range of DR Brass Crimp fings with
Stainless Steel sleeves. Manual and baery tooling
opons for calibrang and crimping the pipe and fings
completes the system, whilst the crimp gauge confirms
each joint has been crimped properly.
BUSHPEX Crimp-On Pipe
BUSHPEX PE-Xa PN20 pipe is specifically designed for the
BUSHPEX Crimp-On joinng system in conformance with
AS/NZS 2492 with watermark cerficate WMKA 21274.
BUSHPEX PE-Xa PN20 is compable with all three
BUSHPEX joinng systems for water including:
• BUSHPEX Pull-On
• BUSHPEX Crimp-On
• BUSHPEX Push-On
BUSHPEX Pipe is available in four colours to idenfy the
specific pipe applicaon.
Black – Suitable for potable hot and cold water
plumbing in domesc and commercial
applicaons.
Red – Specifically for hot water lines in domesc and
commercial applicaons.
Lilac – Specifically for recycled, non-potable water.
Green – Specifically for Rainwater.
NOTE: PE-X pipe exposed to sunlight must be protected.
Technical
Information

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Technical Information
BUSHPEX Crimp-On fings
BUSHPEX Crimp-On fings are manufactured to high
standard producon processes. BUSHPEX Crimp-On
fings use only D.R.BRASS (Dezincificaon Resistant)
which is batch tested and conforms to AS 2345 . Fings
have long engagement, dual “O” ring barbs with a
Stainless Steel Crimp ring and blue retainer with 4
engagement witness holes. All fings have stamped detail
into their Stainless Steel Crimp Rings clearly showing
Brand, Size, Pressure Rang, Standard and watermark
cerficate Number. Idenficaon stamping also appears
on the brass fing where possible or it will display the
leers “EL”. BUSHPEX Crimp-On fings have been tested
and approved in accordance with the Australian and New
Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2537 with watermark cerficate
WMKA 21276.
BUSHPEX Crimp-On fings are aviliable in DN16, DN20 &
DN25. Refer to the full product lisng in this manual.
STAINLESS
STEEL SLEEVE
DR BRASS
WINTNESS
OPENING
DOUBLE
‘O’ RING

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Technical Information
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Timber Joists - Refer AS/NZS 3500
Timber Frame Plates & Studs
75mm wide mber - maximum cut-out, notch, drill diameter of 19mm.
100mm wide mber - maximum cut-out, notch, drill diameter of 25mm.
25mm Nom O.D.
3.5 - 4.0
PE-Xa / 2000kPa @ 20C
AS/NZS 2492 / AS2539
21276 / 21276
750mm / 1500mm
250mm
Black, Red, Lilac, Green
25m Black & Red / 50m All
5m lengths available in all colours
0.3mm/metre/10C
70C @ 1330kPa 1500kPa @ 60C
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Technical Information
BUSHPEX pipe and Crimp-On fings must be protected
from damage through all stages of the process from
transport to storage and installaon in accordance with
AS/NZS 3500. Provision for pipe and fing protecon
therefore includes but is not limited to the following:
• Care must be taken to keep the pipe and fings free
of grit, dirt, dust and any foreign maer. All blue
retaining rings must be securely seated onto the fing
along with the stainless steel crimp sleeve and dual
“O” rings.
• Pipe must be protected from physical damage.
including cuts, abrasions, dents, kinks, tears, holes, etc.
• Pipes, either black, red, green or lilac, are not to be
installed in direct sunlight.
• Pipe must be protected from long term or permanent
U.V. exposure, by way of lagging, enclosing in a conduit
etc.
• Pipe and fings must be protected from excessive
heat or burning, chemical / solvent aack, animal or
rodent aack, machinery damage, other external
threats, etc.
• Pipe must never be installed where it could be
exposed to a naked flame. PE-X Pipe has the potenal
to ignite and connue to burn aer the source of the
flame is exnguished. In accordance with AS/NZS
3500,
all plasc pipe for water supply must be protected from
excessive ambient heat.
• Chemical or corrosive environments.
- Pipe must be protected.
- Fings must be wrapped and protected. This
includes all underground installaons for all fings.
Pipe & Fing Protecon and Care during
Handling and Installaon

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Technical Information
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• Pipe support and clipping, both vercally and
horizontally is required to ensure conformance for
vibraon, excessive tension, torsion or compressive
stresses on fings and pipe. Refer to Pipe
Specificaon Chart for spacing.
• Pipe penetraons through mber and steel frames
and concrete secons must conform and may require
protecon using grommets, fire collars, sleeving or
wrapping. Holes, notches and cut-outs must be
accurately drilled “in-line” to allow movement for
expansion and contracon of the pipe and fings so
joints are not exposed to excessive stress. Refer to
Pipe Specificaon Chart for mber frame cut-out
limitaons.
• Pipe expansion and contracon needs to be
accommodated during installaon to allow for
movement due to thermal Linear Expansion. Failure to
do so may exceed the torsional pull-out allowances on
fings resulng in leakage. Refer to the Pipe
Specificaon Chart for the Thermal Expansion
Co-efficient.
• BUSHPEX pipe is flexible but requires care when
bending to avoid kinks or other permanent
deformaon that may restrict flow or put undue
pressure on joints. If the pipe is kinked or damaged in
any way it must be cut-out and replaced. BUSHPEX
Crimp-On elbows are recommended for ght bends.
Refer to the Pipe Specificaon Chart for minimum
bending radius and tools for bending.

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Technical Information
Underground Installaon
NOTE: It is a requirement to pressure test the pipe and
fings in accordance with AS/NZS
3500 prior to burying or
concealing the BUSHPEX Plumbing System.
Underground installaon of BUSHPEX Crimp-On pipe and
fings must be in accordance with AS/NZS
3500 including
but not limited to the following :
• Minimum buried depth required by standards.
• Minimum pipe separaon distance.
• Wrapping and protecon.
• Conduit sleeving through slab penetraon.
• Underground Piping installaon recommended with no
joints.
• Concrete slab piping must be connuous with no joints.
• Connecng Barb soldered connecon require special
aenon. Prior to crimping and soldering,
remove/dismantle the blue retaining ring, stainless
steel crimp ring and two “O” rings. Solder the brass
connecon barb and allow to cool before re-assembly.
When assembling the fings ensure the blue plasc
retainer ring, the two “O” rings and stainless sleeve
are installed correctly. Refer to the picture on page 7
of this brochure for assembly detail.
• In accordance with AS/NZS 3500 regions with extreme
hot or cold temperatures require appropriate product
selecon and/or insulaon for protecon and
compliance. Consideraon should also be given to
insulang the pipe for energy efficiency as well as the
prevenon of condensaon which can occur in hot
and cold lines.

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Technical Information
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BUSHPEX Crimp-On Tools
BUSHPEX Crimp-On Tools are specifically designed to be
used with the BUSHPEX Crimp-On PEX Pipe and fing
System and must not be used with other systems.
BUSHPEX Crimp-On Tools are manufactured to precise
specificaons and require care and regular maintenance to
ensure accurate and consistent operaon. The cleaning of
tools and jaws is recommended aer each use. Always
keep your tools and jaws free of dirt, dust, moisture and
corrosion. Lubricate jaws regularly to provide smooth
operaon.
It is essenal for all installers to read and recognise the
operaonal requirements of the tools along with the
Joinng Procedures and safety recommendaons included
in this manual and the Tool Instrucon Manual.
Rounding the pipe with the BUSHPEX approved Manual or
baery drill calibrang tool adaptor is an installaon
requirement which saves me and effort with a smooth
inseron over the “O” ring.
It is recommended to incorporate a checking procedure to
ensure that each joint has been correctly crimped by
tesng every joint with a crimp gauge and marking as
complete.
IMPORTANT – Please consult the Joinng Procedure
included in this manual. This Guide procedure is a product
installaon requirement.
ELECTROCUTION WARNING!
The potenal threat of electrocuon and death must be recognised
if an earth line is disconnected by cung metal pipes. ALWAYS check
with a licenced electrician prior to proceeding.

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System Testing & Warranty
System Testing
Warranty
Pipe and joint system tesng must be carried out in
accordance with AS/NZS 3500 and any other applicable
local authority requirements prior to burying or
concealing the BUSHPEX Crimp-On Plumbing System.
It is the responsibility of the Licenced Installer to ensure
that all joints and fings are inspected, tested and
checked for leaks to ensure safety and compliance.
It is recommended to incorporate a checking procedure
to ensure that each joint has been correctly crimped by
tesng every joint with a crimp gauge and marking as
complete.
The BUSHPEX Crimp-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 installaon by a licenced Plumber is required.
• Proof of purchase is required.
• Installaon must be in accordance with AS/NZS 3500.
• Installaon must be in accordance with any other
relevant and applicable local authority codes which
may take precedence.
• Installaon must be in accordance with established
installaon pracces.
• Installaon must be in accordance with the joinng
procedures included in this manual.
• Installaon must only ever involve the use of the
same approved BUSHPEX Pipe (watermark cerficate
WMKA 21274), BUSHPEX Crimp-On fings
(watermark cerficate WMKA 21276) and BUSHPEX
approved tooling.

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Warranty
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Elson Australasia Pty Ltd undertakes to repair or
replace product which is found to be faulty or
defecve in workmanship or manufacture
according to the warranty condions. The benefits
provided to the consumer by this warranty are in
addion to other rights and remedies available to
the consumer under the law.
To make a warranty claim please contact Elson
Australasia Pty Ltd with your contact details, proof
of purchase and Licenced Installers documentaon
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
Elson Australasia Pty Ltd. To make a claim under
warranty you must abide by the warranty
condions.
Elson Australasia Pty Ltd
ABN: 45 059 613 991
38 Eddie Road, Minchinbury, 2770.
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email [email protected]
Our products come with guarantees that cannot be
excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You
are entled to a replacement or refund for a major
failure and for compensaon for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are
also entled to have the goods repaired or replaced
if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.
To the extent of the Law, Elson shall not be liable for
any consequenal loss or damage of any kind
caused by any product faulty or defecve in
workmanship or manufacture.

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Warranty

FAQ
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Frequently asked questions
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Can BUSHPEX pipe be installed under a slab?
YES – with the following requirements
• Installaon in accordance with AS/NZS 3500.
• Installed within BUSHPEX corrugated sleeve conduit.
• Must be sleeved when penetrang through a slab.
• Installed in a single connuous length without
fings.
Can BUSHPEX pipe be used for underground cold water
service applicaons?
YES – when installed in accordance with AS/NZS 3500
requirements.
Can BUSHPEX pipe and fings be used to connect solar
panels to the storage tank?
NO – Australian Standards do NOT allow PE-X Pipe to be
used on the flow or return lines between solar panels
and solar storage vessels.
Can braze-on adaptors be installed aer crimping
BUSHPEX Pipe?
NO – Brazing must only ever be done prior to the
crimping of the BUSHPEX pipe to the fings with “O”
rings, blue plasc retaining ring and Stainless Steel
Sleeve removed. Other opon? Use elson PRESS
Crimp-On fings from copper to BUSHPEX Crimp-On.

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Frequently asked questions
Is there anything I need to do before using a Manual
Crimp Tool?
YES – follow all of these important steps below:
• Ensure that the tool is compable with BUSHPEX
PEX Pipe and BUSHPEX Crimp-On Fings.
• Ensure the tool is in good working order
• Ensure that the jaws align and have no gap when
closed
• Ensure that the jaws are clean, free of defects and
debris
• Refer to Joinng Procedure in this manual for
correct method
If the jaws of the Manual Crimp Tool do not align when
closed what must I do?
• Adjust the jaws and test unl the jaws align and
have no gap. Follow the process described in the
secon, “joinng procedures - Tool adjustment”
Is there anything I need to do before using the approved
baery Crimp-On Tool?
YES – follow all of these important steps below:
• Ensure that the tool is compable with BUSHPEX
Pex Pipe and BUSHPEX Crimp-On fings.
• Read and recognise the instrucons contained in the
manual
• Ensure the correct jaws match the tool, the pipe and
the fings
• Inspect the tool to ensure if funcons properly
• Inspect the jaws to ensure they’re clean, dry, free of dirt

If the baery Crimp-On Tool does not fully compress what
must I do?
• Release the trigger and jaws by actuang the retract slide
• Recharge the baery or replace with charged baery
• Crimp the joint a second me and check with the crimp
gauge
Do I need to inspect the pipe end prior to crimping?
YES , always inspect the pipe and ensure it is cut square, has
been “rounded & deburred”, has no rough edges and the
internal and external pipe is undamaged prior to crimping.
Do I need to “calibrate” the pipe prior to every crimp joint?
YES – this is a requirement for every joint - ensure that the
reaming / calibrang tool suits BUSHPEX Crimp-ON Pex Pipe
Do I need to inspect the crimp fing prior to every crimp
joint?
YES – you should visually inspect each fing to ensure it is
free of any dirt and grit, has both ”0” rings intact, the
stainless crimp sleeve is properly located and all parts are
undamaged - clean / replace / discard as required.
How can I tell if the pipe has been pushed into the fing
properly?
• Inspect the fing to ensure the pipe is visible through all
4 witness openings
Do I need to check every crimp joint has been compressed
properly?
YES – you should check every crimp joint has been
compressed properly by tesng with the crimp gauge
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Frequently asked questions
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Jointing Procedure
Jointing Procedure
Tool inspecon
Manual Tools:
Inspect the tool and jaw to ensure it is in good
working order, operates properly and approved for
use with BUSHPEX Crimp-On fings and pipe.
Visually inspect and ensure the jaws align and have
no gap when the crimp tool is fully compressed
and closed. The jaws must be clean and
undamaged – free of defects, debris and corrosion.
Always keep clean and dry and lubricate aer use.
If a gap is visible between the jaws then the tool
must be adjusted, (see Tool Adjustment secon
and follow the instrucon).
WARNING: An incompable tool, incorrectly adjusted tool or
damaged jaws may result in a joint failure, tool damage or both. It
will also void the warranty!
Manual Tool Adjustment: The tool will require adjustment if the
jaws do not fully close when compressed OR if the crimp gauge does
not pass easily over both indentaons in the stainless steel sleeve
aer the crimping process. If this occurs, follow the procedure below
and re-test the tool to ensure adjustment is correct.
1. Loosen LH and / or RH “Back Nuts” with spanner.
2. Turn LH and / or RH “Adjustment Dials” one increment at a me.
3. Tighten LH and / or RH “Back Nuts” with spanner.
4. Confirm if the jaws now fully close? If NO – repeat process ( 1 )
to ( 4 ). If YES – go to step 5.
5. Crimp a joint then check with the crimp gauge unl the crimp
gauge passes easily over both indentaons in the stainless steel
crimped sleeve.
Baery Tools: Tested and
approved tools include:
1. Klauke MAP1, Klauke UAP-1.
2. Novopress ACO-152, Novopress
ACO-203.
3. KPS & KPL.
Above baery tools all require specific
BUSHPEX Jaws to suit the BUSHPEX
Crimp-On plumbing system.

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Jointing Procedure
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• Before using the baery tool it is essenal that the user reads and
recognises the instrucons contained in the manual included with
every tool. Make sure you are aware of the operang features and
funcons.
• Ensure that only BUSHPEX compable jaws are used to match the
tool. Check the jaw matches the diameter of the BUSHPEX pipe
and BUSHPEX Crimp-On fings.
• Inspect and test all tools prior to use to ensure they are
funconing properly.
• Visually inspect all tools and jaws to ensure they are clean, dry,
free of dust, dirt, grit and corrosion.
• It is a requirment to check every crimped joint with the crimp
gauge by passing the crimp gauge over both indentaons in the
stainless steel sleeve to ensure proper crimping funcon.
• If the baery warning light comes on or any detecon of
incomplete crimping occurs you must change the baery
immediately, check the joint with a crimp gauge and re-crimp as
necessary.
• If the crimping tool does not fully compress or the jaws do not
flully close, release the trigger, actuate the retract slide, check the
tool then re-crimp the joint and check with the crimp gauge to
ensure conformance.
Joinng Procedure:
• Cut the pipe straight and square
using BUSHPEX pipe cuers. Check
for any damage to the pipe including
any surface damage, cuts, scores,
abrasion, kinks, splits, heat damage.
Re-cut or replace and remove any
physically damaged pipe.
• Round and debur the end of the
pipe using either the specific sized
BUSHPEX manual calibrang tool or
the BUSHPEX Baery drill
Calibrang tool. Match the size of
the calibrang tool to the pipe.
Insert the calibrang tool
completely into the end of the pipe
with a twisng acon and rotate
2-3 full turns. Remove all swarf
from outside and inside the pipe.