PE-X pipe systems

Data sheet LINE 3400 Gold-Fix

Axial press fittings for Pe-X and Multilayer pipes
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Contents
DESCRIPTION 3
ADVANTAGES 3
FIELDS OF APPLICATION 4
COMPONENTS AND MATERIALS 5
SUITABLE PIPES 5
REGULATIONS 6
PIPE DIAMETERS - REAMERS AND JAWS 7
CERTIFICATIONS 7
INSTRUCTIONS 8
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 9

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Axial press fittings for Pe-X and

GOLD-FIX (LINE 3400)
Multilayer pipes

DESCRIPTION

3400 GOLDFIX fittings are suitable for the supply of hot and cold sanitary water, heating systems with
radiators and radiant panels, compressed air installations, systems for the transportation of chemical
substances or crude oil derived one (upon General Fittings technical department check).

ADVANTAGES

Complete range
One system both for drinking water and heating installations
Efficient installation: double wallplate elbow allows to make installations in series or rings for a better
distribution and change of water
Quick and easy installation also with manual tools
Safe installation: watertight connection, without stagnation points and without requiring O-rings or
additional gaskets
Greater water flow and consequently lower pressure drops
Suitable both for PEX and multilayer (Pex/Al/Pex) pipes
Heat treatment of the bush which guarantees greater plasticity, greater deformation capacity and less
chance of breakage
Great reliability over time
Raw materials complying with UBA LIST

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FIELDS OF APPLICATION

APPLICATIONS T. min. T. max T. of the Max. pressure

system
drinking water -20°C +120°C -20°C/+95°C 10 bar

sanitary hot water -20°C +120°C -20°C/+95°C 10 bar

cooling -20°C +120°C -20°C/+95°C 10 bar

radiators -20°C +120°C -20°C/+95°C 10 bar

floor heating -20°C +120°C -20°C/+95°C 10 bar

irrigation -20°C +120°C -20°C/+95°C 10 bar

compressed air -20°C +120°C -20°C/+95°C 10 bar

-20°C: with the use of glycol in a maximum percentage of 30%

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COMPONENTS AND MATERIALS

LEGEND COMPONENTS MATERIALS

1 Sleeve Brass CW612N - UNI EN 12164

2 Body Brass CW617N/CW612N - UNI EN 12165

SUITABLE PIPES

Fittings of line 3400 GOLDFIX are suitable for installation both with PEX pipes and multilayer (Pex/Al/Pex)
pipes.
For the complete list of available pipes refer to the catalogue or visit the website www.generalfittings.it

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REGULATIONS

• UNI 21003-3
“Multilayer piping systems for hot and cold water supply installations inside building”

• UNI EN ISO 15875-3

Fittings comply with UNI EN ISO 15875-3 law: ”Plastic piping systems for hot and cold water installations -
Crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) - Part 3: Fittings”.

• UNI EN 1254-3
Fittings comply with UNI EN 1254-3 law: “Sanitary fittings for plastic pipes with compression ends”.

• UNI EN 12226-1
Threads comply with UNI EN 10226-1 law: “Piping thread for coupling on the thread”.

• D.M. 174 (06/04/2004)

Raw materials used are of high quality and comply with the Ministerial Decree N°174 dated 06/04/2004
concerning the materials and the items used in fixed installations for water collection, treatment and supply.

• Comply with 4MS, UBA List (BC group), DIN 50930/6 Dir. 2011/65/UE, 6C attachment III (RhOSII).

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PIPE DIAMETERS - REAMERS AND JAWS

Pe-X
Ø pipe Reamer Jaw
16 x 2.2 RH-HIS RE 16
20 x 2.8 RH-HIS RE 20
25 x 3.5 RH-HIS RE 25
32 x 4.4 RH-HIS RE 32

Multilayer Pe-X/Al/Pex
Ø pipe Reamer Jaw
16.2 x 2.6 RH-MKV RE 16
20 x 2.9 RH-MKV RE 20
25 x 3.7 RH-MKV RE 25
32 x 4.7 RH-MKV RE 32

CERTIFICATIONS

COUNTRY CERTIFICATION COUNTRY CERTIFICATION COUNTRY CERTIFICATION

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INSTRUCTIONS

The following instructions have to be applied to systems defined for GOLD-FIX fittings and PE-Xa pipe with
oxygen barrier (dimensions 16-20-25-32) or PE-X/Al/PE-X multilayer systems (dimensions 16-20-25-32).

Always use machines and equipments defined in General Fittings catalogue.

The direction of the sleeve is NOT reversible. The marking of the sleeve must always be opposite to the
direction of pipe insertion.

General Fittings PE-Xa pipe is equipped with an oxygen barrier. The oxygen barrier is not flexible like the
polyethylene pipe and could tear in the expansion phase of the pipe, especially at low temperatures. However,
this does not affect safety and guarantee of the tightness.
If the expansion phase is made too quickly and at temperatures below 0°C, even the layer of PE-Xa pipe can
be damaged, beside the oxygen barrier. In this case the damaged part of the pipe must be removed and
reapeted the operation.

General Fittings Multilayer PE-Xc / Al / PE-Xc pipe is equipped with a guaranteed oxygen intrusion barrier from
the internal aluminum layer. If the expansion phase is carried out too quickly and at temperatures below zero,
the layer of the PE-Xc pipe and aluminum could be damaged and lacerated. In this case the damaged part of
the pipe must be removed and reapeted the operation.
Manual machine and electrically operated machine: the manual machine is suitable for systems with PE-Xa
pipe in sizes 16-20-25-32 and PE-Xc / Al / PE-Xc pipes in sizes 16-20.The electrically operated machine it is
suitable for PE-Xa pipes in sizes 16-20-25-32 and PE-Xc / Al /PE-Xc pipes in sizes 16-20-25-32.

Fittings and sleeves must be protected before putting in contact with masonry from fluids and other
aggressive substances by a suitable coating.

For any technical product information please contact directly the Technical Department of General Fittings
Spa.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Before cutting the pipe, check that the pipe has no

surface defects and that the marking is readable and
complete in all its parts

Always check that the shear blade is perfectly sharp,

without dentsor damaged parts

Cut the pipe perpendicularly to its axis using an

appropriate pipe-cutting tool [code TT500.00].

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The cut must always be made on the straight part of the

pipe at a minimum distance of 150mm from the closest
fitting or at a minimum distance of 20mm from the pipe’s
bend ending.
The cut must be clean, without pipe internal or external
burs.

Check that the expander is not damaged and it is screwed

up to the end. Once screwed the expander shouldn’t
unscrew during the rotation of the pipe on the expander.
Verify that the tool we are going to use is correct and
studied for the pipe we are going to assemble. Insert the
expander without forcing and parallel to the axis of the
pipe.

Insert the sleeve into the pipe, making sure that the
marked strip is opposite to the cut of the pipe and that
there is double distance compared to the sleeve between
the end of the pipe and the sleeve itself.

Gradually and homogeneously widen the pipe without

heating the deforming parts. Temperatures
recommended during this flaring phase go from -10° C to
+50 °C.
NB: according to the different pipes, use the appropriate
reamer.

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The expansion operation must be repeated at least a

second time by turning the equipment by 30 °. If the
internal part of the pipe is not perfectly cylindrical, repeat
the described operations again.

Cut pipes which are not circular adjust after expansion

and waste the piece of non-conformed pipe. Replace
expanders which are damaged or do not allow perfect
circularity of the enlarged pipe. The defective expander
can cause sealing problems over time.
Grease the expander cone if the actuation of the tool is
difficult.
If, after the expansion, there are cracks or slots on the
pipe, remove the damaged tube and repeat the expansion
operation.

If all raccomended procedures for the expansion of the

pipe have been adopted, the pipe will slide onto the fitting
without forcing. If the insertion of the pipe is difficut,
repeat the above mentioned expansion operations.

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The pipe has a natural return effect (memory effect). Pipe

and fitting assembly operations must therefore be carried
out quickly. All sealing ribs of the fitting must covered by
the pipe inserted manually.

MANUAL: Push the sleeve towards the fitting. Put the

elements in the jaws of the pressing machine, making
sure that the sleeve and the fitting collar are inserted
properly.

AUTOMATIC: Push the sleeve towards the fitting. Put the

elements in the jaws of the pressing machine, making
sure that sleeve and fitting collar are inserted properly.

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Start the pressing machine.

Make sure that the assembled sleeve is up the stroke of

the fitting's body.

Put pipe and sleeve in abutment.

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Check that sleeve and fitting are always inserted in the

correct position.

The perpendicular positioning allows a coaxial assembly

of the sleeve.

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