Hardware Contents; Safety Information - LOWES ORIGIN 21 F12A0010CP Manual Del Usuario

HARDWARE CONTENTS

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the
product.
NOISE AND WATER HAMMER IN PEX SYSTEMS
As with all plumbing materials under some operating conditions, water hammer can occur in PEX
plumbing systems. The inherent flexibility of PEX drastically reduces the magnitude of pressure surges
compared with metallic plumbing materials. Damage to plumbing components in a PEX system due to
these pressure surges in highly unlikely, although noise can sometimes result. Fortunately, there are
solutions to minimize of eliminate water hammer noise.
Clamping or strapping more frequently may help prevent tubing noise. It is very important that the
tubing not be in contact with wall-board, forced air ducts or other high resonance articles. Insufficiently
or improperly clamped or strapped tubing may move during fixture operation and hit against these
surfaces.
Install a water hammer arrester at fixtures where noise is a problem. A water hammer arrester
installed within 6 feet of the fixture on the cold water side only will eliminate the source of the noise:
the pressure wave. It should be noted that even with an arrester, tubing which is clamped or strapped
insufficiently may still hit against something as it moves slightly when the water flow is stopped.
Avoid operating fixtures in such a way that causes near instantaneous shut off. Simply closing fixtures
in a less abrupt manner can eliminate hammer noise.
CAUTION:
Inlet ports are designed to allow for 1/2 in. copper tubing solder connection or 1/2 in. IPS threading
coupling connection. For threaded connections, wrap pipe tape around threaded ends before
connecting. If soldering connections, remove plaster guard, cartridge and check valves. Connect water
supply to the pipe by soldering. Reassemble check valves, cartridge and plaster guard.
Heat damage to these parts may occur and result in the warranty being void on these parts.
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