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AS 3517-1995

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Capillary fittings of copper and copper alloy for non-pressure sanitary plumbing applications

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Superseded date

30-06-2017

Superseded by

AS 3517-2007

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1995

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1 - AS 3517-1995 CAPILLARY FITTINGS OF COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY FOR NON-PRESSURE SANITARY PLUMBING APPLICATIONS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - 1 SCOPE
6 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 3 DEFINITIONS
6 - 4 DESIGNATION OF SIZES
6 - 5 MARKING
6 - 5.1 Space for mark of certifying body
6 - 5.2 Components
6 - 5.3 Marking requirements
7 - 6 DESIGN
7 - 7 MATERIALS
7 - 7.1 Copper
7 - 7.2 Copper alloy
7 - 7.3 Stainless steel
7 - 7.4 Other materials
7 - 7.5 Corrosion-resistant metallic materials
7 - 8 DIMENSIONS
7 - 8.1 General
7 - 8.2 Connection ends
7 - 8.2.1 Capillary socket connection ends
8 - 8.2.2 Plain spigot connection ends
9 - 8.3 Wall thickness
10 - 8.4 Waterway
11 - 8.5 Fabricated fittings
11 - 8.5.1 Intermediate joints
12 - 8.5.2 Wall thickness
12 - 8.6 Slip fittings
12 - 8.6.1 Length
12 - 8.6.2 Internal diameter
12 - 8.7 Inspection openings
12 - 8.8 Test or access openings
12 - 8.8.1 General
13 - 8.8.2 Matching faces and seals
13 - 8.8.3 Sealing rings
14 - 8.8.4 Doors or insert plugs
14 - 8.8.5 Bolts and nuts
14 - 9 PLATING AND OTHER SURFACE FINISHES
14 - 10 FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS
15 - 11 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
15 - 11.1 General
15 - 11.2 Torque test
15 - 11.3 Air/vacuum test
15 - 11.4 Pressure test
16 - APPENDIX A - LIST OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
17 - APPENDIX B - METHODS OF SPECIFYING SIZES AND TYPES OF FITTINGS
17 - B1 FITTINGS
17 - B2 END CONNECTIONS
18 - APPENDIX C - TYPICAL RANGE OF FITTINGS
19 - APPENDIX D - TORQUE TEST
19 - D1 SCOPE
19 - D2 PRINCIPLE
19 - D3 APPARATUS
19 - D4 TEST CONDITIONS
19 - D5 PROCEDURE
19 - D6 REPORT
21 - APPENDIX E - AIR/VACUUM TEST
21 - E1 SCOPE
21 - E2 PRINCIPLE
21 - E3 APPARATUS
21 - E4 TEST SPECIMEN
21 - E5 PROCEDURE
22 - E6 REPORT
23 - APPENDIX F - PRESSURE TEST
23 - F1 SCOPE
23 - F2 PRINCIPLE
23 - F3 APPLICATION
23 - F4 APPARATUS
23 - F5 TEST CONDITIONS
23 - F6 PROCEDURE
23 - F6.1 Hydrostatic test
23 - F6.2 Pneumatic test
24 - F7 REPORT

Specifies fittings for use with copper tubes to comply with AS 1432 in the size range DN 32 to DN 225 and primarily for use in non-pressure sanitary plumbing applications. Does not apply to fittings for use in pressure applications, such as pumping mains and flushing systems, nor to waste fittings. Covers cast, hot-pressed, shell-moulded, and tubular fittings with socket/spigot capillary connection ends.

Committee
WS-002
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 9969 3
Pages
19
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Standard specifies requirements for copper and copper alloy capillary fittings for use in non-pressure sanitary plumbing applications with tubes complying with AS 1432 and AS 3795 in the range of nominal sizes from DN 32 to DN 225.This Standard does not apply to fittings for use in pressure applications, including pumping mains and flushing systems in sanitary plumbing systems (see AS 3688), nor to waste fittings (see AS 1589).NOTE: Illustrations used in this Standard are diagrammatic only and have been chosen without prejudice.

First published as AS 3517-1987.
Second edition 1995.

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AS 1567-1985 Copper and copper alloys - Wrought rods, bars and sections
AS 1432-1996 Copper tubes for plumbing, gasfitting and drainage applications
AS 3500.0-1990 National Plumbing and Drainage Code Glossary of terms
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AS 1646-1992 Elastomeric seals for waterworks purposes
AS 1589-1994 Copper and copper alloy waste fittings
AS 3688-1994 Water supply - Copper and copper alloy body compression and capillary fittings and threaded-end connectors
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AS 3495-1997 Stainless steel non-pressure pipes and fittings (Reconfirmed 2018)
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