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ASME A
l 12.18.6-2003
(Revision of ASME A
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This Standard will be revised when the Society approves the issuance of a new edition. There will
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Copyright O 2004 by
THE AMERICAN SOCIElY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
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CONTENTS
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . , .. , ., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Committee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . , . . , .. . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correspondence With the A112 Committee . . . . . . . . . . .. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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References .. ... .... .......... . . . . . ............ ...... .......... . ............. ... . .. .
General Requirements . . . . . . . . . .... . .. . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Tests . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . .. . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marking and Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General
Table
1 Maximum Pressure Drop
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Nonmandatory Appendix
Evaluating the Chloramine Resistance of Elastomers . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1995, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers received a request for the development
of a standard for flexible water connectors for use in potable water supply systems under
continuous pressure and in accessible locations only. The request was referred to the ACME A112
Main Committee and subsequently assigned to its Panel 18 for Plumbing Fittings.
IAPMOs (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials) proposed PS 7 4
95, Reinforced Flexible Water Connectors, was used as a base document for the development of
t& Standard. While in the development stage, another IAPMO standard, PS 1489, Flexible
Metallic Water Connectors, was also used and the requirements incorporated into this ACME
Standard. The first edition of this Standard was approved as an American National Standard on
January 28, 1999
In December 1999 a request was approved by the A112 Main Committee to consider the effects
of chloramine on elastomers and if necessary, develop some requirements. This request was
referred to a newly created Project Team on Chloramine Resistance (PTCRT). After several
meetings and lengthy discussion, the Project Team developed language to be incorporated in
this Standard to which it would be relevant in the form of a nonmandatory appendix. The
recommendation of the Project Team was subsequently approved by the Main Committee. This
revision implements that decision.
Suggestions for improvement of this Standard will be welcome. They should be sent to The
American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Attn.: Secretary, A112 Standards Committee; Three
Park Avenue; New York, NY 10016.
This Standard was approved as an American National Standard on October 20, 2003.
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FOREWORD
Equipment
(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)
OFFICERS
D. W. Viola, Chair
COMMITTEE PERSONNEL
R. H. Ackmyd, Rand Engineering
J. A. Balianco, JB Engineering & Code Consulting
PROJECTTEAM 18.6
Cite the applicable paragraph number(s) and the topic of the inquiry.
Cite the applicable edition of the Standard for which the interpretation
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Phrase the question as a request for an interpretation of a specific
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Attending Committee Meetings. The A112 Standards Committee schedules meetings as
needed, which are open to the public. Persons wishing to attend any meeting should contact the Secretary of the A112 Standards Committee. The A112 home page contains information on future meeting dates and locations.
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1 GENERAL
1.1 Scope
REFERENCES
The following
- is a list of publications referenced in
this Standard.
3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Material Evaluation
Plastic materials coming into contact with potable
water shall comply with the applicable sections of
ANSI/NCF 14-90. Flexible connectors for delivery of
drinking water shall comply with ANSI/NSF 61. Solder
and fluxes containing lead in excess of 0.2% shall not
be used. Metal alloys shall not exceed 8% lead content.
3.1.1 Copper alloy components used with the acsembled connector shall contain not less than 58% copper.
3.1.2 Steel parts not in contact with water are permitted if protected from corrosion.
3.1.3 Nonmandatory Appendix A may be useful in
evaluating the chloramine resistance of elastomers.
3.2 Coatings
3.2.1 Electrodeposited Coatings (Exposed Surfaces)
(a) Electrodeposited metallic coatings on metallic
base materials shall meet the performance requirements
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3.3.3 Ballcock Threads. Ballcock threads shall conform to ACME A112.19.5, with the exception that ballcock nut threads may be Class 2B.
3.3.4 Solder Connections. The dimensions of solder
joint ends for connection to copper tube or copper tube
fittings shall conform with respect to length and diameter of the joint section to the dimensions given in ASME
B16.18 or ACME B16.22. Flexible connectors intended to
be soldered to the water distribution system shall not
contain soldered assemblies.
(d) Failure Criteria for (a), (b), and (c) Above. There shall
be no visible degradation of the coating, such as blistering, wrinkling, or peeling, or corrosion of the substrate when the tests are performed on separate samples.
(e) Adhesion. The coating shall be tested according to
ASTM D 3359, using Method A. The coating shall have
an adhesion rating of 3A or greater.
cf, Abrasion Resistance. Using the method described
in ASTM D 968, pour 12.7qt. (12L) of sand on a relatively
fiat surface of the coated product at an angle of incidence
of 45 deg. The coating shall have failed this test if the
coating has been eroded to the point of exposing the
surface directly beneath the coating.
4 PERFORMANCE TESTS
4.1 Samples
Samples representative of each nominal diameter,
assembly connections, and material combination shali
be tested. Separate samples shall be used for each of
the following tests.
3.3 Connections
3.3.1 Pipe Threads. Tapered pipe threads shall conform to the L1 gauge requirements of ACME B1.20.1 or
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ASME A112.18.6-2003
Table 1
Applications
Ice maker
Max. Pressure
Drop, psi (kPa)
Mandrel
Size, in. (rnrn)
1.0 (0.06)
16.0 (110.3)
5.0 (127.0)
2.0 (0.13)
15.0 (103.4)
5.0 (127.0)
4.0 (0.25)
25.0 (172.4)
5.0 (127.0)
10.0 (0.63)
4.0 (27.6)
5.0 (127.0)
Typical Connections
'A in.
diameter tube
Faucet, dishwasher
'/8-'h in.
(9.5-12.7 rnrn)
'/4
Water heater
'A-%
2.0 (0.13)
10.0 (69.0)
5.0 (127.0)
General connector
25.0 (1.6)
2.0 (13.8)
12 (304.8)
General connector
30.0 (1.9)
2.0 (13.8)
15.0 (381.0)
General connector
30.0 (1.9)
2.0 (13.8)
18.0 (457.2)
General connector
40.0 (2.5)
2.0 (13.8)
24.0 (609.6)
4.4.3 The flow test system configuration shall conform to the requirements outlined in ANSI/ISA C75.02,
Part 3: Test System. The test specimen shall consist of the
flexible water connector bent 180 deg around a mandrel
specified in Table 1.
Each flexible water connector shall be marked as follows. Marking shall be by means of either a permanent
mark on the product, a label on the product, or a tag
attached to the product.
(u) manufacturer's name or trademark
(b) statement "For Use With Water In Accessible Locations Only''
(c) A112.18.6
ASME A112.18.6-2003
NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A
EVALUATING THE CHLORAMINE RESISTANCE OF ELASTOMERS
Accelerated life-cycle testing and anecdotal evidence
have shown that exposure to aqueous chloramine can
have deleterious effects to some elastomers. ASTM D
6284, Standard Test Method for Rubber Property-Effect
of Aqueous Solutions with Available Chlorine and Chloramine,' may be useful in evaluating the chloramine
resistance of elastomers.
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