Technical Statement
Product Description
The PINC system is used to transport potable water in a wide range of domestic and commercial applications. The system comprises of a range of fittings and RAUTITAN pipes.
The pipes are made of cross-linked polyethylene (PE-Xa) and the fittings are made of brass or engineered polymer.
The pipes and fittings are available in sizes 16 mm and 20 mm.
The system components (pipe and fitting) are combined using push-fit technology.
Scope of use
PINC system shall be used to transport potable water in domestic and commercial applications.
The general operating parameters of the PINC system is 70 C/10 bar for a lifespan of 50 years.
PINC system shall only be installed in approved applications and in locations described in the PINC Technical Information, which is available to download at the following link: https://www.myrehau.com/upload/brochures/8181fb4cfd8d8f1bf029a73697f03aff.pdf
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1, B2.3.1(a)
https://www.rehau.com/downloads/893966/rehau-pinc-technical-product-book.pdf
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
https://www.rehau.com/downloads/893966/rehau-pinc-technical-product-book.pdf
- Clause G10 Piped services: Performance G10.3.1
https://www.rehau.com/downloads/893966/rehau-pinc-technical-product-book.pdf
- Clause G12 Water supplies: Performance G12.3.2, G12.3.7
https://www.rehau.com/downloads/893966/rehau-pinc-technical-product-book.pdf
- Clause H1 Energy efficiency : Performance H1.3.3
https://www.rehau.com/downloads/893966/rehau-pinc-technical-product-book.pdf
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
REHAU PE-Xa pipes comply with AS/NZS 2492 for crosslinked polyethylene (PE-Xa) pipe for pressure application, and certified under WaterMark LN1413
RAUTITAN fittings comply with AS/NZS 2537 for mechanical jointing fittings for use with crosslinked polyethylene (PE-Xa) pipes for pressure applications, and certified under WaterMark LN1412.
RAUTITAN system complies with ISO 15875 plastic piping systems for hot and cold water installations - crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X)
Supporting evidence
The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
Product Criteria
Design requirements
PINC system shall only be used to transport water that meets the drinking water guidelines of New Zealand.
Installation requirements
PINC system shall only be installed in approved applications and in locations described in the PINC Technical Information.It shall be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 3500.
PINC system shall only be installed by qualified plumbers that are trained in the use of PINC system.
Maintenance requirements
PINC system shall only be operated within the operating parameters described in the PINC Technical Information.
Environmental
A Life Cycle Assessment for RAUTITAN system (Environmental Product Declaration) is available on our website.
Building Product Information Requirements
Manufacturer
Legal Trading Name:
Rehau Ltd
Business Email:
andrew.whisker@rehau.com
Contact Number/s:
09 2722264
Product Identifier
REHAU PINC SYSTEM
Warnings
This product has no warnings associated with it.
