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Copper and copper alloys — Plumbing fittings — Part 2: Compression fittings for use with copper tubes Kupfer und Kupferlegierungen — Fittings — Teil 2: Klemverbindungen für Kupferrohre Cuivre et alliages de cuivre — Raccords — Partie 2 : Raccords à compression pour tubes en cuivre
ICS: 23.040.40 Descriptors:
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Foreword This document (prEN 1254-2:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 133 “Copper and copper alloys”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This document is a working document. This document will supersede EN 1254-2:1998. This part of the standard (EN1254) should be read in conjunction with EN 1254-20:2015. This European Standard has been prepared under mandate M/131 given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association and supports the basic work requirements of the EU Construction Products Regulation (305/2011/EU). For relationship with the EU Construction Products Regulation (305/2011/EU), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this standard. EN 1254 comprises the following parts under the general title "Copper and copper alloys — Plumbing fittings":
Part 1: Fittings for capillary soldering or capillary brazing to copper tubes
Part 2: Compression fittings for use with copper tubes
Part 3: Compression fittings for use with plastics and multilayer pipes
Part 4: Threaded fittings
Part 5: Fittings with short ends for capillary brazing to copper tubes
Part 6: Push-fit fittings
Part 7: Press fittings for metallic tubes
Part 8: Press fittings for use with plastics and multilayer pipes
Part 20: Definitions, thread dimensions, test methods, reference data and supporting information
The main changes to EN1254-2:1998 are:
adoption of the template for harmonised standards under the EU Construction Products Regulation (305/2011/EU) meaning a clearer definition of the scope, rewording into clause 4 "requirements" and clause 5 "testing, assessment and sampling methods" and adoption of the template for clause 6 "assessment and verification of constancy of performance";
separation of test methods into part 20.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by YY-MM-DD, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by CCYY-MM-DD. In accordance with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
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Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Contents
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Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................2 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................4 1
Scope ......................................................................................................................................................4
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Normative references ............................................................................................................................5
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Definitions, symbols and abbreviations ..............................................................................................6
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Requirements .........................................................................................................................................6
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Testing, assessment and sampling methods .................................................................................. 11
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Assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP ............................................. 17
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Classification and designation .......................................................................................................... 24
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Marking, labelling and packaging ..................................................................................................... 25
Annex A (normative) Intended operating temperatures and operating pressures for fittings with compression ends .............................................................................................................................. 26 Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Regulation ................................................................................................... 27 Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 36
Introduction Products complying with this European Standard may be used for the transport of water intended for human consumption if they comply with the relevant national, regional or local regulatory provisions applicable in place of use. Compliance of a product with this document does not confer a presumption of fitness of the product for the transport of water intended for human consumption within the meaning of the Directive 89/106/EEC).
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Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements, assessment methods, compliance criteria and a designation system for compression fittings for use with copper tubes. Compression fittings exist with sealing elements metallic and/or non-metallic - called non manipulative (commonly referenced as type A) and without sealing elements, called manipulative (commonly referenced as type B). For the purposes of joining copper tubes, the fitting ends have a size range from 6 mm to 108 mm. The compression fittings are designed for a service lifetime up to fifty years. This European Standard applies to fittings made of materials listed in CEN/TS 13388. Compression fitting ends, Type A, are suitable for use with copper tubes to EN 1057 in all material hardness conditions.
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NOTE Compression fittings, Type A, will possibly require an internal support when used with R220 (annealed) copper tube and the manufacturer’s advice should be sought.
Compression fitting ends, Type B, are suitable for use with R220 (annealed) or R250 (half-hard) copper tube to EN 1057. NOTE Compression fittings, Type B, may be suitable for use with R290 (hard) copper tube and the manufacturer’s advice should be sought.
Adaptor fittings for use with copper tubes may combine compression ends with fitting ends defined in the other parts of EN 1254. Compression fittings for use with copper tubes may also have flanged end connections according to EN 10923. Compression fittings for use with copper tubes may also have a plated or other decorative surface coating. Products covered by this standard are intended to be used in: a)
b)
liquid applications: −
hot or cold or combined hot and cold water systems;
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heating and cooling systems;
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drainage systems;
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sprinkler systems.
gas applications: −
natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas systems with a maximum operating pressure less than or equal to 5 bar;
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compressed air.
The fittings are intended to be used up to the operating temperatures and maximum operating pressures as indicated in Annex A.
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Normative references
This European Standard incorporates, by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies. EN 681-1:1996, Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications — Part 1: Vulcanised rubber EN 682, Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for seals used in pipes and fittings carrying gas and hydrocarbon fluids EN 1057, Copper and copper alloys - Seamless, round copper tubes for water and gas in sanitary and heating applications
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EN 1092-3, Flanges and their joints – Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN designated. — Part 3: Copper alloy flanges EN 1655, Copper and copper alloys – Declarations of conformity EN 1775, Gas pipework for buildings – Maximum operating pressure up to and including 5 bar – Functional recommendations EN 10226-3, Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads. Verification by means of limit gauges EN 12502-2, Protection of metallic materials against corrosion - Guidance on the assessment of corrosion likelihood in water distribution and storage systems - Part 2: Influencing factors for copper and copper alloys EN 13349, Copper and copper alloys – Pre-insulated copper tubes with solid covering CEN/TS 13388, Copper and copper alloys - Compendium of compositions and products EN ISO 6506-1, Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 1: Test method EN ISO 6507-1, Metallic materials - Vickers hardness test - Part 1: Test method EN ISO 6509:1995, Corrosion of metals and alloys — Determination of dezincification resistance of brass (ISO 6509: 1981) ISO 7-2, Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads - Part 2: Verification by means of limit gauges ISO 228-2, Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are not made on the threads - Part 2: Verification by means of limit gauges ISO 2859-1, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes - Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection ISO 6957:1988, Copper alloys — Ammonia test for stress corrosion resistance
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Definitions, symbols and abbreviations
For the purposes of this standard, all definitions, symbols and abbreviations are contained in EN 125420:2015.
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Requirements Reaction to fire
The reaction to fire of copper and copper alloys is considered to be Class A1 without the need to being tested.
4.2
Internal pressure
When tested according to the method in clause 5.2 fittings shall show no signs of leakage or permanent distortion.
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4.3 4.3.1
Tightness: gas and liquid Leak tightness under internal hydrostatic pressure
Fittings in compliance with 0 are deemed to comply with this clause. 4.3.2
Leak tightness under internal pneumatic pressure
When tested according to the method in clause 5.3.1 fittings shall show no signs of leakage or permanent distortion. 4.3.3
Leak tightness under static flexural strength
When tested according to the method in clause 5.3.2 fittings shall show no signs of leakage or permanent distortion. This requirement is not applicable on threaded ends. 4.3.4
Resistance to pull-out
When tested according to the method in clause 5.3.3 the joint assemblies shall withstand the pull-out force without being separated and shall show no signs of leakage when subjected to the subsequent leak tightness under internal hydrostatic pressure test as described in clause 0. 4.3.5
Leak tightness under vacuum for liquid applications
This requirement only applies for liquid applications. When tested according to the method in clause 5.3.4 the change in pressure shall not be greater than 0,05 bar at the conclusion of the test. 4.3.6
Leak tightness under temperature cycling liquid applications
This requirement only applies to compression ends with non-metallic seals for liquid applications. When tested according to the method in clause 5.3.5 fittings shall show no signs of leakage. 4.3.7
Leak tightness under temperature cycling for gas applications
This requirement only applies to compression ends with non-metallic seals for gas applications. When tested according to the method in clause 5.3.6 fittings shall show no signs of leakage. 4.3.8
Leak tightness at high temperature
This requirement only applies to compression ends with non-metallic seals for gas applications. When tested according to the method in clause 5.3.7 each fitting end shall not exceed a leakage rate of 3 30 dm /h (nitrogen). 4.3.9
Integrity of fabricated fitting bodies or having an 'as cast' microstructure
This requirement only applies to fitting bodies with an 'as cast' microstructure (excluding continuously cast materials) or fabricated by welding or brazing, after machining. When tested according to the method in clause 5.3.8 fitting bodies shall show no visual indication of leakage.
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4.4
Resistance to high temperature (for heating networks)
The mechanical properties of products which consist of copper or copper alloys at temperatures encountered in heating networks are not reduced significantly; for example, it is not necessary to include the maximum admissible stress in pressure calculations from ambient up to 120 °C. The only element subject to resistance to high temperature is the non-metallic sealing element when present. When tested according to the method in clause 5.4 the non-metallic sealing elements shall conform to the requirements of EN 681-1:1996 table 3 for continuous temperatures up to 110°C.
4.5
Release of dangerous substances
National regulations on dangerous substances may require verification and declaration on release, and sometimes content, when construction products covered by this standard are placed on those markets. In the absence of European harmonised test methods, verification and declaration on release/content should be done taking into account national provisions in the place of use.
4.6
Durability
4.6.1
Durability of internal pressure: Resistance to stress corrosion
Fittings manufactured from copper and copper-tin-zinc alloys (CuSnZnPb) are deemed to be resistant to stress corrosion according to EN 12502-2 and copper-zinc-silicon alloys containing ≥ 2% Si are also considered to be resistant. Fittings manufactured from CuZn-alloys are deemed to be resistant to stress corrosion when the product has a hardness HBW 10 2,5/62,5 ≤ 110 measured according to EN ISO 6506-1 or 110 HV5 according to EN ISO 6507-1. Fittings manufactured from copper alloys not mentioned above shall be tested and assessed according to clause 5.5.1, and shall show no evidence of cracking. 4.6.2 4.6.2.1
Durability of tightness: gas and liquid Resistance to dezincification
This requirement does not apply for gas applications. Dezincification failures of alloy fittings can be avoided by the correct material selection and by assessing the performance of the incoming material as delivered. If fitting components in contact with water are declared to be resistant to dezincification and are manufactured from alloys containing more than 10 % zinc, then representative material samples, prior to machining, shall meet the acceptance criteria listed below for resistance to dezincification. Alloys containing 10 % or less zinc are deemed to meet the below criteria without testing. When tested according to clause 5.5.2.1, the mean and maximum depth of dezincification in any direction expressed in µm shall be:
for grade A: maximum 200 µm;
for grade B: mean not to exceed 200 µm and maximum 400 µm;
If any of the test pieces do not meet the criteria for the chosen grade, a second lot of test samples from the same batch shall be selected and the test repeated. If any of the second lot of test pieces fails, then the batch represented shall be deemed not to conform to the requirements of this standard.
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4.6.2.2
Resistance to pressure cycling
This requirement only applies to compression ends for liquid applications. When tested according to the method in clause 5.5.2.2 fittings shall show no signs of leakage.
4.7
Wall thickness at threaded portions of adaptor fittings
This requirement only applies to adaptor fittings with an interface thread. When assessed according to the method specified in clause 5.6 the minimum wall thickness at the interface thread shall be as expressed in EN 1254-20:2015 clause 4.1 for the relevant diameters.
4.8
Dimensions of tail pipe ends for swivel fittings
This requirement only applies to tail pipe ends for swivel fittings. When assessed according to the method specified in clause 5.7 the dimensions shall be as expressed in EN 1254-20:2015 clause 4.2 for the thread size.
4.9
Dimensions of gas union connectors
This requirement only applies to fittings with gas union connectors. When assessed according to the method specified in clause 5.8 the dimensions shall be as expressed in EN 1254-20:2015 clause 4.3 for corresponding nominal size.
4.10 Thread dimensions and thread profile This requirement only applies to fitting bodies with threaded ends. When assessed according to the method specified in clause 5.9 the thread shall be in accordance with EN 1254-20:2015 clause 4.4.
4.11 Adapter ends not defined in EN 1254-20:2015 When the union connector satisfies the requirements in clause 4.9, the fitting end is deemed to satisfy this requirement. In other cases, adapter ends not defined in EN 1254-20:2015, when assembled in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and when tested according to the method in clause 5.2 the joint adapter ends not defined in EN 1254-20:2015 shall show no signs of leakage or permanent distortion. When re-tested in accordance to the test method in clause 5.2 after disconnection and reconnection, it shall again show no signs of leakage or permanent distortion. If after disconnection the sealing element shows signs of damage, it shall be replaced before the adapter ends not defined in EN 1254-20:2015 are reconnected.
4.12 Bore dimensions When tested according to the method in clause 5.10, the minimum cross-sectional area of the bore shall be as expressed in Table 1 for the relevant diameters. For unequal-ended or adaptor fittings, the smallest diameter shall apply provided that this diameter does not restrict other outlets. When an internal support is provided, either as an integral part of the fitting or loose, the minimum crosssectional area of the bore through the support shall be in accordance with Table 1.
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Table 1 — Minimum cross-sectional area of bores Nominal diameter D
Relationship of bore area to the theoretical minimum area of the bore of the pipe, expressed as a percentage
mm
For internal support with O-ring %
For fitting and internal support without O-ring %
10
18
35
12 14
45
14,7 15 16
30
17
50
18 20 21 22
35
55
45
60
55
65
60
70
25 26 27,4 28 32 34 40 40,5 50 53,6 63 75 90 108
EXAMPLE For 15 mm nominal diameter compression end for copper tube with 0,8 mm wall thickness, area of bore = 141,0 mm² Permissible area of bore through an internal support with O-ring (from table)
= 30% x 141,0 = 42,3
Therefore internal diameter of the internal support = 7,3 mm Permissible area of bore through an internal support without O-ring (from table) Therefore internal diameter of the internal support = 9,5 mm
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4.13 Tube / pipe abutment This requirement only applies to all fittings ends except threaded ends. Fitting ends are usually manufactured with an abutment to limit tube insertion (see Figure 1) and to assure that the minimum length of engagement is satisfied. Fittings may be produced for special purposes, particularly useful for repairs, where the fitting ends do not incorporate abutments, allowing for the fitting to slide along a tube. If the fitting has an abutment, the dimensions of the abutment must be so that if the smallest possible tube according to EN1057:2006 Table 4 or pipe is introduced, it shall be stopped. The abutment shall also satisfy the minimum bore requirement to minimize pressure drop and assure a sufficient flow rate as stated in clause 4.11.
a)
b)
c
Key 1 tube abutment NOTE
Figure 4 is diagrammatic only; the shape and number of abutments are at the manufacturer's discretion.
Figure 1 — Tube abutment
4.14 Alignment of the fitting ends When tested according to the method in clause 5.7, the alignment of the fitting ends with reference to the specified axis should be within ±2°.
4.15 Shapes for tightening systems This requirement only applies to fittings with threaded ends and compression ends. Shapes for transmitting tightening torques are required on nuts and straight bodies.
4.16 Surface condition When visually inspected, fittings shall be free from sharp edges or burrs.
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5.1 5.1.1
General Preparation of fittings for testing
Unless otherwise stated, the fittings to be tested shall be assembled with the relevant copper tube in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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If the number of turns or torque for tightening the compression nut is given as a tolerance, then the lower value shall be used. The fittings shall be assembled and type tested with the pipe as specified by the manufacturer. When type testing compression fittings with copper tube in accordance with EN 1057 the maximum (R290) and minimum (R220) material conditions will cover the range. Combinations of fitting size within a test rig are permissible. The minimum distance between the fitting under test and each end of the assembly shall be 100 mm. Adaptor fittings used to connect the test pipework to a pump for example, may also be considered as a test fitting. New fittings are required for each test. NOTE
5.1.2
See also EN 1254-20:2015 Annex A.
Test temperature
Tests shall be conducted at a temperature of (23+/-5)°C unless otherwise stated.
5.2
Internal pressure
Test in accordance with the method described in EN 1254-20:2015 clause 5 using the parameters shown in Table 2. Table 2 — Hydrostatic pressure test parameters Free length of the tube a in the test assembly
Test pressure
Test duration
Number of test pieces per size
Test method
100 mm
1,5 x the manufacturer declared pressure
15 min
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NOTE The manufacturer declared pressure could be based on the maximum pressure specified in Annex A for the appropriate diameter.
5.3 5.3.1
Tightness: gas and liquid Leak tightness under internal pneumatic pressure
Test in accordance with the method described in EN 1254-20:2015 clause 6 using the parameters shown in Table 3. Table 3— Internal pneumatic pressure test parameters Free length of the st nd 1 test 2 test tube a in the test pressure pressure assembly
200 mm
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rd
3 test pressure
1,1 × the manufacturer declared pressure independent of the manufacturer 22 mbar 110 mbar t declared pressure, the 3rd test pressure must always be greater than or equal to 3 bar
Test duration at each test pressure
10 min
Number of test Test pieces method per size
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NOTE
5.3.2
The manufacturer declared pressure could be inspired on the maximum pressure specified in Annex A.
Leak tightness under static flexural strength
Test in accordance with the method described in EN 1254-20:2015 clause 7 using the parameters shown in Table 4. Table 4 — Internal hydrostatic pressure whilst subjected to static flexural strength test parameters Distance between Fitting size support centres L mm
5.3.3
6 to 10
900
12 to 18
1 200
21 to 35
1 800
40 to 42
2 400
53,6 to 54
2 700
64 to 108
3 000
Test pressure bar
(10 ± 0,5)
Deflection mm
Test duration min
Number of test pieces
Test method
(20 ± 1)
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(6 ± 0,3)
Resistance to pull-out
Test in accordance with the method described in EN 1254-20:2015 clause 8 using the parameters shown in Table 5. Table 5 — Pull-out test parameters
5.3.4
Pull-out force
Number of test pieces per size
Test method
See EN 1254-20:2015 clause 8
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Leak tightness under vacuum for liquid applications
Test in accordance with the method described in EN 1254-20:2015 clause 9 using the parameters shown in Table 6 Table 6 — Leak tightness under vacuum test parameters Test pressure
Test duration
(– 0,8 ± 0,05) bar
1h
Number of test pieces Test method per size 3
EN 125420:2015 clause 9
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5.3.5
Leak tightness under temperature cycling for liquid applications
Test in accordance with the method described in EN 1254-20:2015 clause 10 using the parameters shown in Table 7. Table 7 — Resistance to temperature cycling test parameters Fitting size
Hot water inlet temperature
Cold water inlet temperature
Test pressure
Test cycle
Test duration
6 to 54 mm
(93 ± 2) °C
(20 ± 5) °C
(10 ± 1) bar
(15 ± 1) min hot, (15 ± 1) min cold
5 000 cycles
EN 1254≥ 0,5 m/s 20:2015 clause 10
> 54 mm
(93 ± 2) °C
(20 ± 5) °C
(10 ± 1) bar
(30 ± 2) min hot, (30 ± 2) min cold
2 500 cycles
EN 1254≥ 0,5 m/s 20:2015 clause 10
5.3.6
Flow rate
Test method
Leak tightness under temperature cycling for gas applications
Test in accordance with the method described in EN 1254-20:2015 clause 11 using the parameters shown in Table 8. Table 8 — Resistance to operating temperature test parameters Hot temperature
(70 ± 2) °C
5.3.7
Number Cold temperature of test pieces
(– 20 ± 5) °C
Free length of tube in test assembly
Test method
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Leak tightness at high temperature
Test in accordance with the method described in EN 1775:2007 method B using the parameters shown in Table 9. Table 9 — Leak tightness at high temperature test parameters Temperature
(650 ± 0) °C
5.3.8
Pressure MOP 5
MOP 1
(5,0 + 0,5) bar (1,0 + 0,5) bar
Leakage rate Test per end duration 3
30dm /h
30 min
Test method EN 1775:2007 method B
Integrity of fabricated fitting bodies or having an 'as cast' microstructure
Test in accordance with the method described in EN 1254-20:2015 clause 13 using the parameters shown in Table 10.
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Table 10 — Pressure test parameters Fitting type
Test pressure Pneumatic bar
Frequency and number of test pieces per size
Test method
5 ± 0,5
The frequency and number of test pieces is dependent on the manufacturer’s quality system.
EN 125420:2015 clause 13
Cast or fabricated bodies
5.4
Resistance to high temperature (for heating networks)
Test the elastomer in accordance with EN 681-1:1996 Table 3.
5.5
Durability
5.5.1
Durability of internal pressure: Resistance test to stress corrosion
Test in accordance with the method described in EN 1254-20:2015 clause 14 using the parameters shown in Table 11. Table 11 — Stress corrosion resistance test parameters
5.5.2 5.5.2.1
Fitting material
Test method
Copper zinc alloy Zinc > 10%
EN 1254-20:2015 clause 14 / ISO 6957:1988
Durability of tightness: gas and liquid Resistance to dezincification
The test method is described in EN 1254-20:2015 clause 16. 5.5.2.2
Resistance to pressure cycling
Test in accordance with the method described in EN 1254-20:2015 clause 17 using the parameters shown in Table 12. . Table 12 — Resistance to pressure cycling test parameters Low High pressure limit pressure limit (1 ± 0,5) bar
25 bar
Number of cycles
Frequency of cycles
10 000
(30 ± 5) per min
Number of test pieces Test method per size 3
EN 125420:2015 clause 17
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5.6 5.6.1
Wall thickness at threaded portions of adaptor fittings Type testing
The wall thickness shall be measured with a special micrometer or the fitting shall be sectioned and the wall thickness assesses with a calliper or equivalent instrument. The accuracy of the measuring instrument shall be at least one decimal greater than the value specified in EN 1254-20 clause 4.1 for that diameter. The wall thickness shall be measured at three or more discrete places and efforts shall be made to find the minimum. 5.6.2
FPC testing
The wall thickness shall be measured as per 5.6.1 or with a special purpose gauge. The accuracy of the measuring instrument shall be at least one decimal greater than the value specified in EN 1254-20 clause 4.1 for that diameter.
5.7
Dimensions of tail pipe ends for swivel fittings
The dimensions of tail pipe ends for swivel fittings shall be assessed with a gauge, a calliper, a micrometer or equivalent instrument. The accuracy of the measuring instrument shall be at least one decimal greater than the value specified in EN 1254-20 clause 4.2 for that diameter.
5.8 5.8.1
Dimensions of gas union connectors Type testing
The dimensions of gas union connectors shall be assessed with a calliper, a micrometer or equivalent instrument. The accuracy of the measuring instrument shall be at least one decimal greater than the value specified in EN 1254-20 clause 4.3 for that diameter. 5.8.2
FPC testing
The dimensions of gas union connectors shall be assessed with a gauge. The accuracy of the measuring instrument shall be at least one decimal greater than the value specified in EN 1254-20 clause 4.3 for that diameter.
5.9
Thread dimensions and thread profile
The compliance of the thread dimensions and profile shall be assessed with appropriately sized “GO” / “NO GO” gauges in accordance with ISO 7-2 or EN 10226-3 or ISO 228-2 as applicable.
5.10 Bore dimensions The fitting is assessed unassembled. The minimum cross-sectional area of the bore shall be measured with an internal calliper, internal micrometer or equivalent. Alternatively, a fitting may be sectioned and the cross sectional area quantified by a planimeter or an equivalent method.
5.11 Alignment of the fitting ends The alignment of the fitting ends with reference to the specified axis shall be measured with a profile projector (shadow graph) or gauges and shall be expressed in degrees.
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Assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP
6.1
General
The compliance of compression fittings for use with copper tubes with the requirements of this standard and with the performances declared by the manufacturer in the DoP shall be demonstrated by:
determination of the product type
factory production control by the manufacturer, including product assessment.
The manufacturer shall always retain the overall control and shall have the necessary means to take responsibility for the conformity of the product with its declared performance(s).
6.2
Type testing
6.2.1
General
All performances related to characteristics included in this standard shall be determined when the manufacturer intends to declare the respective performances unless the standard gives provisions for declaring them without performing tests. (e.g. use of previously existing data, classified without further testing (CWFT) and conventionally accepted performance). Assessment previously performed in accordance with the provisions of this standard, may be taken into account provided that they were made to the same or a more rigorous test method, under the same AVCP system on the same product or products of similar design, construction and functionality, such that the results are applicable to the product in question. NOTE Same AVCP system means testing by an independent third party [only for products covered by system 1+, 1 and 3], under the responsibility of a notified product certification body [only for products covered by system 1+ and 1].
For the purposes of assessment, the manufacturer's products may be grouped into families, where it is considered that the results for one or more characteristics from any one product within the family are representative for that same characteristics for all products within that same family. NOTE
Products may be grouped in different families for different characteristics.
NOTE Reference to the assessment method standards should be made to allow the selection of a suitable representative sample.
In addition, the determination of the product type shall be performed for all characteristics included in the standard for which the manufacturer declares the performance:
at the beginning of the production of a new or modified compression fittings for use with copper tubes (unless a member of the same product range), or
at the beginning of a new or modified method of production (where this may affect the stated properties); or
they shall be repeated for the appropriate characteristic(s), whenever a change occurs in the compression fittings for use with copper tubes design, in the raw material or in the supplier of the components, or in the method of production (subject to the definition of a family), which would affect significantly one or more of the characteristics. Where components are used whose characteristics have already been determined, by the component manufacturer, on the basis of assessment methods of other product standards, these characteristics need not be re-assessed. The specifications of these components shall be documented.
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Products bearing regulatory marking in accordance with appropriate harmonized European specifications may be presumed to have the performances declared in the DoP, although this does not replace the responsibility on the compression fittings for use with copper tubes manufacturer to ensure that the compression fittings for use with copper tubes as a whole is correctly manufactured and its component products have the declared performance values. 6.2.2
Test samples, testing and compliance criteria
The number of samples of compression fittings for use with copper tubes to be tested/assessed shall be in accordance with Table 13. Table 13 — Number of samples to be tested and compliance criteria Characteristic Internal pressure
Requirement
Assessment method
No. of samples
Compliance criteria
0
5.2
one fitting per nominal diameter
0
Tightness: gas and liquid: -
Leak tightness under internal pneumatic pressure
4.3.2
5.3.1
one fitting per nominal diameter
4.3.2
-
Static flexural strength
4.3.3
5.3.2
one fitting per nominal diameter
4.3.3
-
Resistance to pull-out
4.3.4
5.3.3
one fitting per nominal diameter
4.3.4
-
Vacuum for liquid applications 4.3.5
5.3.4
one fitting per nominal diameter
4.3.5
-
Leak tightness under temperature cycling for water applications
4.3.6
5.3.5
number of fittings as in EN 1254-20 clause 16
4.3.6
-
Leak tightness under temperature cycling for gas applications
4.3.7
5.3.6
number of fittings as in EN 1254-20 clause 17
4.3.7
-
Leak tightness at high temperature
4.3.8
5.3.7
one fitting per nominal diameter
4.3.8
-
Integrity of fabricated fitting bodies or having an 'as cast' microstructure
4.3.9
5.3.8
three fittings per nominal 4.3.9 diameter
Resistance to high temperature 4.4 (for heating networks)
5.4
Durability of internal pressure: Resistance to stress corrosion
4.6.1
5.5.1
one fitting per diameter per alloy type
4.6.1
4.6.2.1
4.4
Durability of tightness: gas and liquid: -
resistance to dezincification
4.6.2.1
5.5.2.1
one straight and one shaped fitting per alloy type of material
-
resistance to pressure cycling 4.6.2.2
5.5.2.2
three fittings per nominal 4.6.2.2 diameter
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Wall thickness at threaded portions of fittings
4.7
5.6.1
one fitting per nominal diameter
4.7
Dimensions of tail pipe ends for swivel fittings
4.8
5.7
one fitting per nominal diameter
4.8
Dimensions of gas union connectors
4.9
5.8.1
one fitting per nominal diameter
4.9
Thread dimensions
4.10
5.9
one fitting per nominal diameter
4.10
Adapter ends not defined in EN 1254-20:2015
4.11
5.2
one fitting per nominal diameter
4.11
Bore dimensions
4.12
5.10
three fittings per nominal 4.12 diameter
Tube / pipe abutment
4.13
4.13
three fittings per nominal 4.13 diameter
Alignment of the fitting ends
4.14
5.11
one fitting per nominal diameter
4.14
Shapes for tightening systems
4.15
4.15
one fitting per nominal diameter
4.15
6.2.3
Test reports
The results of the determination of the product type shall be documented in test reports. All test reports shall be retained by the manufacturer for at least 10 years after the last date of production of the compression fittings for use with copper tubes to which they relate.
6.3 6.3.1
Factory production control (FPC) General
The manufacturer shall establish, document and maintain an FPC system to ensure that the products placed on the market comply with the declared performance of the essential characteristics. The FPC system shall consist of procedures, regular inspections and tests and/or assessments and the use of the results to control raw and other incoming materials or components, equipment, the production process and the product. All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer shall be documented in a systematic manner in the form of written policies and procedures. This factory production control system documentation shall ensure a common understanding of the evaluation of the constancy of performance and enable the achievement of the required product performances and the effective operation of the production control system to be checked. Factory production control therefore brings together operational techniques and all measures allowing maintenance and control of the compliance of the product with the declared performances of the essential characteristics.
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6.3.2
Requirements
6.3.2.1 General The manufacturer is responsible for organizing the effective implementation of the FPC system in line with the content of this product standard. Tasks and responsibilities in the production control organization shall be documented and this documentation shall be kept up-to-date. The responsibility, authority and the relationship between personnel that manages, performs or verifies work affecting product constancy, shall be defined. This applies in particular to personnel that need to initiate actions preventing product non-constancies from occurring, actions in case of non-constancies and to identify and register product constancy problems. Personnel performing work affecting the constancy of performance of the product shall be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills and experience for which records shall be maintained. In each factory the manufacturer may delegate the action to a person having the necessary authority to:
identify procedures to demonstrate constancy of performance of the product at appropriate stages;
identify and record any instance of non-constancy;
identify procedures to correct instances of non-constancy.
The manufacturer shall draw up and keep up-to-date documents defining the factory production control. The manufacturer's documentation and procedures should be appropriate to the product and manufacturing process. The FPC system should achieve an appropriate level of confidence in the constancy of performance of the product. This involves: a)
the preparation of documented procedures and instructions relating to factory production control operations, in accordance with the requirements of the technical specification to which reference is made;
b)
the effective implementation of these procedures and instructions;
c)
the recording of these operations and their results;
d)
the use of these results to correct any deviations, repair the effects of such deviations, treat any resulting instances of non-conformity and, if necessary, revise the FPC to rectify the cause of non-constancy of performance.
Where subcontracting takes place, the manufacturer shall retain the overall control of the product and ensure that he receives all the information that is necessary to fulfil his responsibilities according to this European Standard. If the manufacturer has part of the product designed, manufactured, assembled, packed, processed and/or labelled by subcontracting, the FPC of the subcontractor may be taken into account, where appropriate for the product in question. The manufacturer who subcontracts all of his activities may in no circumstances pass the above responsibilities on to a subcontractor. NOTE Manufacturers having an FPC system, which complies with EN ISO 9001 standard and which addresses the provisions of the present European Standard are considered as satisfying the FPC requirements of the Regulation (EU) No 305/2011.
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6.3.2.2 Equipment 6.3.2.2.1
Testing
All weighing, measuring and testing equipment shall be calibrated and regularly inspected according to documented procedures, frequencies and criteria. 6.3.2.2.2
Manufacturing
All equipment used in the manufacturing process shall be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure use, wear or failure does not cause inconsistency in the manufacturing process. Inspections and maintenance shall be carried out and recorded in accordance with the manufacturer’s written procedures and the records retained for the period defined in the manufacturer's FPC procedures. 6.3.2.3 Raw materials and components The specifications of all incoming raw materials and components shall be documented, as shall the inspection scheme for ensuring their compliance. In case supplied kit components are used, the constancy of performance system of the component shall be that given in the appropriate harmonized technical specification for that component. 6.3.2.4 Traceability and marking Individual product batches shall be identifiable and traceable with regard to their production origin. The manufacturer shall have written procedures ensuring that processes related to affixing traceability codes and/or markings are inspected regularly. 6.3.2.5 Controls during manufacturing process The manufacturer shall plan and carry out production under controlled conditions. 6.3.2.6 Product testing and evaluation The manufacturer shall establish procedures to ensure that the stated values of the characteristics he declares are maintained. Table 14 — Number of samples to be tested and compliance criteria for compression fittings for use with copper tubes Characteristic
Tightness: gas and liquid: - Integrity of fabricated fitting bodies or having an 'as cast' microstructure Durability of internal pressure: resistance to stress corrosion Durability of tightness: gas and liquid: - resistance to dezincification
shall be subject to the tests indicated in clause
at least
5.3.8
all fittings
5.5.1
once per year
5.5.2.1
once per batch of raw material
Wall thickness at threaded portions of fittings
5.6.2
three fittings per production run
Dimensions of tail pipe ends for swivel
5.7
three fittings per production run
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fittings Dimensions of gas union connectors
5.8.2
three fittings per production run
Thread dimensions
5.9
three fittings per production run
Adapter ends not defined in EN 125420:2015
5.2
first three fittings per production run and AQL = 6,5
Tube / pipe abutment
4.13
with AQL = 6,5
Shapes for tightening systems
4.15
with AQL = 6,5
Surface condition
4.16
with AQL = 6,5
6.3.2.7 Non- complying products The manufacturer shall have written procedures which specify how non-complying products shall be dealt with. Any such events shall be recorded as they occur and these records shall be kept for the period defined in the manufacturer’s written procedures. Where the product fails to satisfy the acceptance criteria, the provisions for non-complying products shall apply, the necessary corrective action(s) shall immediately be taken and the products or batches not complying shall be isolated and properly identified. Once the fault has been corrected, the test or verification in question shall be repeated. The results of controls and tests shall be properly recorded. The product description, date of manufacture, test method adopted, test results and acceptance criteria shall be entered in the records under the signature of the person responsible for the control/test. With regard to any control result not meeting the requirements of this European Standard, the corrective measures taken to rectify the situation (e.g. a further test carried out, modification of manufacturing process, throwing away or putting right of product) shall be indicated in the records. 6.3.2.8 Corrective action The manufacturer shall have documented procedures that instigate action to eliminate the cause of nonconformities in order to prevent recurrence. 6.3.2.9 Handling, storage, packaging The manufacturer shall have procedures providing methods of product handling and shall provide suitable storage areas preventing damage or deterioration. 6.3.3
Product specific requirements
The FPC system shall address this European Standard and ensure that the products placed on the market comply with the declaration of performance. The FPC system shall include a product specific FPC, which identifies procedures to demonstrate compliance of the product at appropriate stages, i.e.: a)
the controls and tests to be carried out prior to and/or during manufacture according to a frequency laid down in the FPC test plan,
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b)
the verifications and tests to be carried out on finished products according to a frequency laid down in the FPC test plan.
If the manufacturer uses only finished products, the operations under b) shall lead to an equivalent level of compliance of the product as if FPC had been carried out during the production. If the manufacturer carries out parts of the production himself, the operations under b) may be reduced and partly replaced by operations under a). Generally, the more parts of the production that are carried out by the manufacturer, the more operations under b) may be replaced by operations under a). In any case the operation shall lead to an equivalent level of compliance of the product as if FPC had been carried out during the production. NOTE Depending on the specific case, it can be necessary to carry out the operations referred to under a) and b), only the operations under a) or only those under b).
The operations under a) refer to the intermediate states of the product as on manufacturing machines and their adjustment, and measuring equipment etc. These controls and tests and their frequency shall be chosen based on product type and composition, the manufacturing process and its complexity, the sensitivity of product features to variations in manufacturing parameters etc. The manufacturer shall establish and maintain records that provide evidence that the production has been sampled and tested. These records shall show clearly whether the production has satisfied the defined acceptance criteria and shall be available for at least three years. 6.3.4
Procedure for modifications
If modifications are made to the product, production process or FPC system that could affect any of the product characteristics declared according to this standard, then all the characteristics for which the manufacturer declares performance, which may be affected by the modification, shall be subject to the determination of the product type, as described in 6.2.1. Where relevant, a re-assessment of the factory and of the FPC system shall be performed for those aspects, which may be affected by the modification. All assessments and their results shall be documented in a report. 6.3.5 One-off products, pre-production products (e.g. prototypes) and products produced in very low quantity The compression fittings for use with copper tubes produced as a one-off, prototypes assessed before full production is established, and products produced in very low quantities (less or equal than 1000 per year) shall be assessed as follows. For type assessment, the provisions of 6.2.1, 3 provisions:
rd
paragraph apply, together with the following additional
in case of prototypes, the test samples shall be representative of the intended future production and shall be selected by the manufacturer;
on request of the manufacturer, the results of the assessment of prototype samples may be included in a certificate or in test reports issued by the involved third party.
The FPC system of one-off products and products produced in very low quantities shall ensure that raw materials and/or components are sufficient for production of the product. The provisions on raw materials and/or components shall apply only where appropriate. The manufacturer shall maintain records allowing traceability of the product.
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For prototypes, where the intention is to move to series production, the initial inspection of the factory and FPC shall be carried out before the production is already running and/or before the FPC is already in practice. The following shall be assessed:
the FPC-documentation; and
the factory.
In the initial assessment of the factory and FPC it shall be verified: a)
that all resources necessary for the achievement of the product characteristics included in this European Standard will be available, and
b)
that the FPC-procedures in accordance with the FPC-documentation will be implemented and followed in practice, and
c)
that procedures are in place to demonstrate that the factory production processes can produce a product complying with the requirements of this European Standard and that the product will be the same as the samples used for the determination of the product type, for which compliance with this European Standard has been verified.
Once series production is fully established, the provisions of clause 6.3 shall apply.
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Classification and designation
Compression fittings for use with copper tube shall be designated by quoting: a)
common term describing the pattern (eg. coupling, bend, elbow, tee, etc.);
b)
reference to this European Standard;
c)
the nominal outside diameter of the connecting tube/pipe or, in the case of fittings incorporating threaded connections, by the thread designation (see NOTE 1 for sequence of specifying ends);
d)
without abutment, if applicable;
e)
if required, the grade of dezincification resistance acceptance criteria;
f)
if required, the type of plating or coating.
NOTE 1 The preferred sequence a) for specifying ends is run-run-branch-branch (omitting where necessary for tees). The non preferred sequence b) is run-branch-run-branch (omitting where necessary for tees). Ordering details should state if the non preferred sequence system was used. NOTE 2 For fittings with equal ends, the nominal size can be specified by the one diameter. For fittings with unequal ends, the largest size should be quoted first. For adaptor fittings, the ends are specified in the same order, but the largest end of the run should be quoted first. EXAMPLE
Designation of an elbow fitting according to this standard
Elbow – EN1254 – 15 X 15
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8 8.1
Marking, labelling and packaging General
Each fitting shall be legibly and permanently marked, at the minimum, with the manufacturer's identity symbol. If the manufacturer determines that it is practicable, each fitting may be legibly and durably marked with the nominal diameter, otherwise it should be on the packaging.
8.2
Dezincification resistant copper zinc alloys
Components manufactured from dezincification resistant copper zinc alloys and capable of meeting the requirements of 4.6.2.2 shall be legibly and durably marked in accordance with either a) or b), as follows: or characters DRA;
a)
for grade A material, use symbol
b)
for grade B material, use characters DRB.
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Annex A (normative) Intended operating temperatures and operating pressures for fittings with compression ends The fittings are intended to be used up to the operating temperatures and maximum operating pressures as indicated in Table A.1 and Table A.2 according to the intended use. Table A.1 — Operating temperatures and operating pressures for fittings with compression ends when used with liquids Operating temperature °C
Fitting size and maximum liquid operating pressure bar 6 mm to 15 mm
> 15 mm to 28 mm
> 28 mm to 54 mm
> 54 mm to 108 mm
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16
13
10
0 - 95 NOTE 1
For use in applications outside the scope of this table, the advice of the manufacturer should be obtained.
NOTE 2 To allow for system malfunctions, fittings shall be capable of temporary excursions up to a temperature of 110 °C at a pressure of 10 bar for 2 hours a year.
Table A.2 — Operating temperatures and operating pressures for fittings with compression ends when used with gas Operating temperature °C
– 20 to + 70
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Maximum operating pressure for nominal diameters from 6 mm up to and including 54 mm bar MOP 5
MOP 1
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Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Regulation ZA.1
Scope and relevant characteristics
This European Standard has been prepared under Mandate M/131 “Pipes, tanks and ancillaries not in contact with water for human consumption” given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association. If this European standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), the clauses of this standard, shown in this annex, are considered to meet the provisions of the relevant mandate, under the Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011. This annex deals with the CE marking of the compression fittings for use with copper tubes intended for the uses indicated in Table ZA.1.1 and shows the relevant clauses applicable. This annex has the same scope as in Clause 1 of this standard related to the aspects covered by the mandate and is defined by Table ZA.1.1.
Table ZA.1.1 — Relevant clauses for compression fittings for use with copper tubes and intended uses Product:
Compression fittings for use with copper tubes
Intended use:
hot or cold or combined hot and cold water systems; heating and cooling systems; drainage systems; sprinkler systems; natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas systems with a maximum operating pressure less than or equal to 5 bar; compressed air.
Essential Characteristics Reaction to fire Internal pressure
Clauses in this and other European Standard(s) related to essential characteristics
Regulatory classes
Notes
4.1
class
0
bar
Tightness: gas and liquid: -
Leak tightness under internal pneumatic pressure
4.3.2
description
-
Static flexural strength
4.3.3
description
-
Resistance to pull-out
4.3.4
description
-
Vacuum for water/liquid applications
4.3.5
description
-
Leak tightness under temperature
4.3.6
description
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cycling for water applications -
Leak tightness under temperature cycling for gas applications
4.3.7
description
-
Leak tightness at high temperature
4.3.8
description
-
Integrity of fabricated fitting bodies or having an 'as cast' microstructure
4.3.9
description
Resistance to high temperature (for heating networks) Durability of internal pressure: resistance to stress corrosion
4.4 4.6.1
description
Durability of tightness: gas and liquid: -
resistance to dezincification
4.6.2.1
µm
-
resistance to pressure cycling
4.6.2.2
description
The declaration of the product performance related to certain essential characteristics is not required in those Member States (MS) where there are no regulatory requirements on these essential characteristics for the intended use of the product. In this case, manufacturers placing their products on the market of these MS are not obliged to determine nor declare the performance of their products with regard to these essential characteristics and the option “No performance determined” (NPD) in the information accompanying the CE marking and in the declaration of performance (see ZA.3) may be used for those essential characteristics.
ZA.2
Procedure for AVCP of compression fittings for use with copper tubes
ZA.2.1 System(s) of AVCP The AVCP system(s) of compression fittings for use with copper tubes indicated in Table ZA.1.1, established by EC Decision(s) 1999/472/EC (OJEU L 184 of 17.7.1999) as amended by 2001/596/EC (OJEU L 209 of 2.8.2001) is shown in Table ZA.2 for the indicated intended use(s) and relevant level(s) or class(es) of performance.
Table ZA.2 — System(s) of AVCP
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Level(s) or class(es) of performance
AVCP system(s)
in installations for the transport/distribution/stora ge of gas/fuel intended for the supply of building heating/cooling systems, from the external storage reservoir or the last pressure reduction unit of the network to the inlet of heating /cooling systems of the building.
-
3
in installations for the transport/disposal/storage of water not intended for
-
4
Product(s)
Intended use(s)
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The AVCP of the compression fittings for use with copper tubes in Table ZA.1.1 shall be according to the AVCP procedures indicated in Table(s) ZA.3.1 to ZA.3.2 resulting from application of the clauses of this or other European Standard indicated therein. The content of tasks of the notified body shall be limited to those essential characteristics as provided for, if any, in Annex III of the relevant mandate and to those that the manufacturer intends to declare.
Table ZA.3.1 — Assignment of AVCP tasks for compression fittings for use with copper tubes under system 3 Tasks
Content of the task
AVCP clauses to apply
Parameters related to essential Tasks for the Factory production control characteristics of Table ZA.1 relevant manufacturer (FPC) for the intended use which are declared
6.3
Determination of the product-type on the basis of type testing (based on Tasks for a sampling carried out by the notified testing manufacturer), type Reaction to fire laboratory calculation, tabulated values or descriptive documentation of the product
6.2
Table ZA.3.2 — Assignment of AVCP tasks for compression fittings for use with copper tubes under system 4 Tasks
Content of the task
AVCP clauses to apply
Parameters related to essential Factory production control characteristics of Table ZA.1 relevant (FPC) for the intended use
6.3
Determination of the Tasks for the product-type on the basis manufacturer of type testing, type Essential characteristics of Table ZA.1 calculation, tabulated relevant for the intended use which values or descriptive are declared documentation of the product
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ZA.2.2 Declaration of performance (DoP) ZA.2.2.1
General
The manufacturer draws up the DoP and affixes the CE marking on the basis of the different AVCP systems set out in Annex V of the Regulation (EU) No 305/2011: In case of products under system 3 -
the factory production control carried out by the manufacturer; and
-
the determination of the product-type on the basis of type testing (based on sampling carried out by the manufacturer), type calculation, tabulated values or descriptive documentation of the product, carried out by the notified testing laboratory.
In case of products under system 4 -
the factory production control carried out by the manufacturer
-
the determination by the manufacturer of the product-type on the basis of type testing, type calculation, tabulated values or descriptive documentation of the product.
ZA.2.2.2 Content The model of the DoP is provided in Annex III of the Regulation (EU) No 305/2011. According to this Regulation, the DoP shall contain, in particular, the following information: -
the reference of the product-type for which the declaration of performance has been drawn up;
-
the AVCP system or systems of the construction product, as set out in Annex V of the CPR;
-
the reference number and date of issue of the harmonised standard which has been used for the assessment of each essential characteristic;
-
where applicable, the reference number of the Specific Technical Documentation used and the requirements with which the manufacturer claims the product complies.
The DoP shall in addition contain: (a) the intended use or uses for the construction product, in accordance with the applicable harmonised technical specification; (b) the list of essential characteristics, as determined in the harmonised technical specification for the declared intended use or uses; (c) the performance of at least one of the essential characteristics of the construction product, relevant for the declared intended use or uses; (d) where applicable, the performance of the construction product, by levels or classes, or in a description, if necessary based on a calculation in relation to its essential characteristics determined in accordance with the Commission determination regarding those essential characteristics for which the manufacturer shall
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declare the performance of the product when it is placed on the market or the Commission determination regarding threshold levels for the performance in relation to the essential characteristics to be declared. (e) the performance of those essential characteristics of the construction product which are related to the intended use or uses, taking into consideration the provisions in relation to the intended use or uses where the manufacturer intends the product to be made available on the market; (f)
for the listed essential characteristics for which no performance is declared, the letters "NPD" (No Performance Determined);
Regarding the supply of the DoP, article 7 of the Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 applies. The information referred to in Article 31 or, as the case may be, in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, (REACH) shall be provided together with the DoP.
ZA.2.2.3
Example of DoP
The following gives an example of a filled-in DoP for compression fittings for use with copper tubes. DECLARATION OF PERFORMANCE Number to be given by the manufacturer 1.
Unique identification code of the product-type:
2
Type, batch or serial number or any other element allowing identification of the construction product as required under Article 11(4): To be given by the manufacturer
3.
Intended use or uses of the construction product, in accordance with the applicable harmonised technical specification, as foreseen by the manufacturer: hot or cold or combined hot and cold water systems; heating and cooling systems; drainage systems; sprinkler systems natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas systems with a maximum operating pressure less than or equal to 5 bar; medical gases; compressed air.
4.
Name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and contact address of the manufacturer as required under Article 11(5): AnyCo SA, PO Box 21 B-1050 Brussels, Belgium Tel. +32987654321 Fax: +32123456789 Email:
[email protected]
5.
Where applicable, name and contact address of the authorised representative whose mandate covers the tasks specified in Article 12(2): Anyone Ltd Flower Str. 24 West Hamfordshire UK-589645 United Kingdom Tel. +44987654321 Fax: +44123456789 e-mail:
[email protected]
To be given by the manufacturer
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System or systems of assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the construction product as set out in CPR, Annex V: System 3 System 4
7.
In case of the declaration of performance concerning a construction product covered by a harmonised standard: Under system 3: Notified testing laboratory No. 5678 performed the determination of the product-type on the basis of type testing (based on sampling carried out by the manufacturer), type calculation, tabulated values or descriptive documentation of the product under system 3 and issued test/calculation reports. Under system 4: None
8.
Declared performance Essential characteristics
Reaction to fire Internal pressure (manufacturer declared pressure)
Tightness: gas and liquid: - Leak tightness under internal pneumatic pressure - Static flexural strength - Resistance to pull-out - Vacuum for water/liquid applications - Leak tightness under temperature cycling for water applications - Leak tightness under temperature cycling for gas applications - Leak tightness at high temperature - Integrity of fabricated fitting bodies or having an 'as cast' microstructure Durability of internal pressure: Resistance to stress corrosion Durability of tightness: gas and liquid: - resistance to dezincification -
resistance to pressure cycling
Performance
Harmonised technical specification
A1 Table / 16 bar When tested for these pressures no leakage or permanent distortion no leakage no leakage no leakage no leakage no leakage no leakage
EN 12542:2015
no leakage no leakage
no cracks maximum depth of dezincification ≤ 200 µm no leakage
9. The performance of the product identified in points 1 and 2 is in conformity with the declared performance in point 7. This declaration of performance is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer identified in point 4. Signed for and on behalf of the manufacturer by: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (name and function) …………………………………..…………… …………………………………..…………… (place and date of issue) (signature)
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ZA.3 CE marking and labelling The CE marking symbol shall be in accordance with the general principles set out in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 and shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly: -
to the compression fittings for use with copper tubes
Where this is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the product, it shall be affixed: -
to the packaging.
The CE marking shall be followed by: − the last two digits of the year in which it was first affixed, - the name and the registered address of the manufacturer, or the identifying mark allowing identification of the name and address of the manufacturer easily and without any ambiguity, - the unique identification code of the product-type - the reference number of the declaration of performance - the level or class of the performance declared - the dated reference to the harmonised technical specification applied - the identification number of the notified body - the intended use as laid down in the harmonised technical specification applied. The CE marking shall be affixed before the construction product is placed on the market. It may be followed by a pictogram or any other mark notably indicating a special risk or use. Figures ZA.1 to ZA.2 give examples of the information related to products subject to AVCP under each of the different systems to be given on the accompanying documents.
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CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol
8910
Identification number of the notified test laboratory
AnyCo SA, PO Box 21, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium
name and the registered address of the manufacturer, or identifying mark
13
Last two digits of the year in which the marking was first affixed
To be given by the manufacturer EN 1254 - 2: 2015 Compression fitting for use with copper tubes intended to be used in natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas systems with a maximum operating pressure less than or equal to 5 bar, etc.
Reaction to fire: A1
Reference number of the DoP No. of European standard applied, as referenced in OJEU Unique identification code of the product-type Intended use of the product as laid down in the European standard applied
Level or class of the performance declared
Internal pressure: > 10 bar Tightness: gas and liquid: - Leak tightness under internal pneumatic pressure: no leakage - Static flexural strength: no leakage - Resistance to pull-out: no leakage - Vacuum for water/liquid applications: NPD - Leak tightness under temperature cycling for water applications: NPD - Leak tightness under temperature cycling for gas applications: no leakage - Leak tightness at high temperature: no leakage - Integrity of fabricated fitting bodies or having an 'as cast' microstructure: NPD Durability of internal pressure: Resistance to stress corrosion: no cracks Durability of tightness: gas and liquid: - resistance to dezincification: NPD - resistance to pressure cycling: no leakage
Figure ZA.1 — Example CE marking information of products under AVCP system 3.
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CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol
AnyCo SA, PO Box 21, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium
name and the registered address of the manufacturer, or identifying mark
13
Last two digits of the year in which the marking was first affixed
To be given by the manufacturer EN 1254 - 2: 2013 Compression fitting for use with copper tubes intended to be used in hot or cold or combined hot and cold water systems; heating and cooling systems; drainage systems, etc.
Reference number of the DoP No. of European standard applied, as referenced in OJEU Unique identification code of the product-type Intended use of the product as laid down in the European standard applied
Reaction to fire: A1 Internal pressure: > 10 bar
Level or class of the performance declared
Tightness: gas and liquid: - Leak tightness under internal pneumatic pressure: NPD - Static flexural strength: NPD - Resistance to pull-out: NPD - Vacuum for water/liquid applications: NPD - Leak tightness under temperature cycling for water applications: NPD - Leak tightness under temperature cycling for gas applications: NPD - Leak tightness at high temperature: NPD - Integrity of fabricated fitting bodies or having an 'as cast' microstructure: NPD Durability of internal pressure: Resistance to stress corrosion: no cracks Durability of tightness: gas and liquid: - resistance to dezincification: maximum depth of dezincification ≤ 200 µm - resistance to pressure cycling: NPD
Figure ZA.2 — Example CE marking information of products under AVCP system 4.
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