ASTM F409-02(2008)

Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Accessible and Replaceable Plastic Tube and Tubular Fittings

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the material, dimensional ,and performance requirements and associated test methods for thermoplastic tubes and fittings for accessible and replaceable domestic waste connections. The tubes, fittings and mechanical joint components shall be made of either virgin acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic, virgin poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) plastic, or virgin polypropylene plastic. When evaluated by the test procedures provided herein, the products shall adhere to requirements stipulated for hydrostatic pressure, axial stress, joint integrity, and solvent cement.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for materials, dimensions and tolerances, hydrostatic pressure, joint integrity, and solvent cement for thermoplastic tube and fittings for accessible and replaceable domestic waste connections. Marking requirements are also included. Plastic which does not meet the material requirements specified in Section 5 is excluded.
1.2 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes, and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2008
• ICS: 23.040.20 - Plastics pipes
• ICS: 23.040.45 - Plastics fittings
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.63 - DWV

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F409-02 - Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Accessible and Replaceable Plastic Tube and Tubular Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM F409-12 - Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Accessible and Replaceable Plastic Tube and Tubular Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2012
• Referred By: ASTM D2235-22 - Standard Specification for Solvent Cement for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008

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Designation:F409 −02(Reapproved 2008) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Thermoplastic Accessible and Replaceable Plastic Tube and
Tubular Fittings
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF409;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope (CPVC) Compounds
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
for materials, dimensions and tolerances, hydrostatic pressure,
D2235 Specification for Solvent Cement for Acrylonitrile-
joint integrity, and solvent cement for thermoplastic tube and
Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
fittings for accessible and replaceable domestic waste connec-
D2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl
tions. Marking requirements are also included. Plastic which
Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
does not meet the material requirements specified in Section 5
is excluded. D2609 Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings for Polyeth-
ylene (PE) Plastic Pipe
1.2 Thetextofthisspecificationreferencesnotes,footnotes,
D2657 Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These
and Fittings
notesandfootnotes(excludingthoseintablesandfigures)shall
D2661 Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
not be considered as requirements of the specification.
(ABS) Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
and Fittings
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
D2665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings
and are not considered standard.
D3965 ClassificationSystemandBasisforSpecificationsfor
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Materials
test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
for Pipe and Fittings
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
D4101 Specification for Polypropylene Injection and Extru-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
sion Materials
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
F402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements,
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic
tions prior to use.
Pipe and Fittings
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
2. Referenced Documents
F1498 Specification forTaper PipeThreads 60° forThermo-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
plastic Pipe and Fittings
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
2.2 Federal Standard:
D1600 TerminologyforAbbreviatedTermsRelatingtoPlas-
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
tics
D1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
2.3 Military Standard:
Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
2.4 ANSI/ASME Standard:
B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.63 on DWV.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008. Published February 2009. Originally
approved in 1975. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F409 – 02. DOI:
10.1520/F0409-02R08. Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4,
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F409−02 (2008)
TABLE 1 Dimensions and Tolerances for Outside Diameters and Thickness of Plastic Tube
Outside Diameter Wall Thickness
Nominal Tube Size Average Tolerance on Average Out-of-Roundness Minimum
(maximum minus minimum)
in. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
1 ⁄4 1.250 (31.75) ±0.005 (±0.127) 0.020 (0.51) 0.062 (1.575)
1 ⁄2 1.500 (38.10) ±0.005 (±0.127) 0.020 (0.51) 0.062 (1.575)
2.5 Other Document: 5.4 Solvent Cement—The solvent cement shall meet the
Uniform Plumbing Code requirements of Specification D2235 or Specification D2564.
No cement joining of propylene plastic (PP) is permissible.
3. Terminology
6. Mechanical Connections
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
nology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
6.1 Compression or threaded connections shall incorporate
nology D1600, unless otherwise specified.
AmericanNationalStraightPipeThread,MechanicalJointsfor
3.1.1 The plumbing terminology used in this specification is
Fixtures (NPSM). The thread form shall be the form of
in accordance with the definitions given in the Uniform
American National Straight Pipe Thread and the dimensions
Plumbing Code, unless otherwise indicated.
shallbeinaccordancewithANSIB1.20.1(NPSM).Allthreads
shall have a minimum three-thread engagement for fittings and
4. Significance and Use
plastic nuts.
4.1 The requirements of this specification are intended to
6.2 Taper Pipe Threads—For all fittings having taper pipe
provide accessible and replaceable tube and fittings to convey
threads, threads shall conform to Specification F1498 and be
domestic waste from fixtures to the drain, waste, and vent
gaged in accordance with 8.5.
(DWV) system.
6.3 Straight Pipe Threads (NPSM)—For all fittings having
straight pipe threads, threads shall conform to ANSI B1.20.1
5. Materials and Manufacture
(NPSM) and be gaged in accordance with 8.6.
5.1 Tube—The tube shall be made of one of the following
6.4 All tube and fittings made from propylene plastic shall
materials:
be assembled by either mechanical connections or by heat
5.1.1 Virgin acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic
fusion, in accordance with Practice D2657.
whichshallmeettherequirementsofSpecificationD3965,Cell
Classification 4-2-2-2-2.
7. Requirements
5.1.2 Virgin poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) plastic which shall
meettherequirementsfor12454Cmaterialsinaccordancewith
7.1 General—The tube and fittings shall be homogeneous
Specification D1784,or
throughout and free of visible cracks, holes, foreign inclusions,
5.1.3 Virgin polypropylene plastic which shall meet the
or other injurious defects. They shall be as uniform as
requirements of Specification D4101, Cell Classification
commercially practicable in color, opacity, density, and other
PP0110B55140 and PP0105G20A33350.
physical properties.
5.2 Fittings and Mechanical Joint Components—The fit-
7.2 Dimensions and Tolerances:
tings and components of mechanical joints shall be comprised
7.2.1 Tube:
of one or more of the following materials:
7.2.1.1 Tube Dimensions—The tube dimensions shall meet
5.2.1 VirginABS plastic which shall meet the requirements
the requirements given in Table 1 when measured in accor-
of Specification D3965, Cell Classification 2-0-2-1-1.
dance with Test Method D2122.
5.2.2 VirginPVCplasticswhichshallmeettherequirements
7.2.1.2 Tube Length—The tolerance on tube lengths is 6 ⁄8
of 12454C materials as defined in Specification D1784,or
in. (63 mm).
5.2.3 Virgin polypropylene plastic which shall meet the
7.2.2 Fittings:
requirements of Specification D4101, Cell Classification
PP0110B55140, and PP0105G20A33350. 7.2.2.1 Fitting Dimensions—The dimensions of fittings
shall meet the requirements of Table 2 when measured in
5.3 Rework Material—The manufacturers shall use only
accordance with Test Method D2122.
their own clean rework tube and fitting material and the tube or
7.2.2.2 Fitting Laying Length Dimensions—The laying
fittings produced shall meet all the requirements of this
lengths and other critical dimensions of fittings are shown in
specification. The different types of material shall not be
Tables 3-13.
mixed.
7.2.2.3 Where applicable for assembly, refer to Table A1.1
in Specification D2661, ABS Schedule 40 Fittings.
7.2.2.4 Where applicable for assembly, refer to Table 1 in
Available from International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Offi-
cials, 5001 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761, http://www.iapmo.org. Specification D2665, PVC Schedule 40 Fittings.
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TABLE 2 Dimensions and Tolerances for Plastic Tubular Fittings
NOTE 1—Chamfer or flat, optional.
NOTE 2—Radius or 45° chamfer, optional.
NOTE 3—Radius or chamfer, optional.
A A B
Nominal Tube Size Thread A B C1 C2 E
±0.005 in. ±0.005 in. Minimum Minimum Minimum
in. in.
(±0.127 mm) (±0.127 mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
1 1 1 11 3
1 ⁄4 1 ⁄4-11 ⁄2 NPSM 1.265 (32.13) 1.250 (31.75) ⁄16 (17.46) 1 ⁄8 (34.9) 0.062 (1.58)
1 1 1 11
1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2-11 ⁄2 NPSM 1.515 (38.48) 1.500 (38.10) ⁄16 (17.46) 2 (50.8) 0.062 (1.58)
B
F S X AB EX BD
Minimum Minimum ±0.005 in. Minimum ±0.010 in. Minimum Maximum
in. (mm) in. (mm) (±0.127 mm) in. (mm) (±0.254 mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
0.062 (1.58) ⁄64 (6.75) 1.250 (31.75) 1.258 (31.95) 0.066 (1.68) 0.015 (0.38) 0.070 (1.78)
0.062 (1.58) ⁄64 (6.75) 1.500 (38.10) 1.508 (38.30) 0.066 (1.68) 0.015 (0.38) 0.070 (1.78)
A
Average diameter, the maximum plus minimum diameter divided by 2. The permissible deviation of the diameter from the measured average, often called
out-of-roundness, is +0.010 to −0.010 in. (+0.254 to −0.254 mm).
B
The wall thickness is a minimum value except that a ±10 % variation resulting from core shift is allowable. In such a case, the average of the two opposite wall
thicknesses shall equal or exceed the value shown in the table.
7.3 Hydrostatic Pressure—Tube, fittings, and assemblies 7.4 Axial Stress—Threaded connections shall withstand a
shallwithstandahydrostaticpressureof25psi(170kPa)when minimum axial load of 50 lbf (220 N) when tested in
tested in accordance with 8.3. accordance with 8.4.
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A
TABLE 3 Fittings
NOTE 1—Baffle optional.
NOTE 2—See Table 2 for solvent cement or slip socket hub dimensions.
Nominal N
GJ
Tube Size
in. in. (mm)
1 13 13 1 B
1 ⁄2 ⁄16 (20.6) ⁄16 (20.6) ⁄16 (1.6)
A
All dimensions are minimum.
B
See Table 2.
NOTE 1—Some threads listed in Table 6, Table 9, and Table 12 are not
8. Test Methods
listed in ANSI B1.20.1 (NPSM).
8.1 Sampling—Takeatrandomasampleofthetube,fittings,
or assemblies from each lot or shipment that is sufficient to
9. Retest and Rejection
determine conformance with this specification.
9.1 If the results of any test(s) do not meet the requirements
8.2 Conditioning—Unlessotherwisespecified,conditionthe
of this specification, the test(s) shall be conducted again only
specimens prior to test at 70 to 77°F (23 6 2°C) and 50 65%
by agreement between the purchaser and seller. Under such
relative humidity for not less than 40 h in accordance with
agreement, minimum requirements shall not be lowered,
ProcedureAof Practice D618 for those tests where condition-
changed,ormodified,norshallspecificationlimitsbechanged.
ing is required and in all cases of disagreement.
If upon request, failure occurs, the quantity of product repre-
8.3 Hydrostatic Pressure—Subject the tube and fittings, as
sented by the test(s) does not meet the requirements of this
an assembly, to an internal hydrostatic pressure of 25 psi (170
specification.
kPa) for 1 h. The tube, fittings, and joints shall show no
evidence of leaking.
10. Product Marking
8.4 Axial Stress—Mount threaded connections in a tension-
10.1 Tube—The tube shall be marked in letters not less than
testing machine to apply an axial load. Crosshead speed shall
⁄8 in. (3 mm) high in a contrasting color and shall at least
be 0.20 to 0.25 in. (5.0 to 6.3 mm)/min. The connection shall
consist of the nominal size, manufacturer’s name or trademark,
show no evidence of cracking or separation at the minimum
load specified in 7.4. and “ABS Tubular F409,” “PVC Tubular F409,” or “PP
Tubular F409” at intervals of not greater than 2 ft (610 mm).
8.5 Taper Pipe Threads—All taper pipe threads shall be
gaged in accordance with Specification F1498.
10.2 Fittings—All fittings shall be marked on the body or
8.6 Straight Pipe Threads (NPSM)—For all fittings having hub on both sides. The marking shall consist, at least, of the
manufacturer’snameortrademark,thesize,and“ABSTubular
straight pipe threads, threads shall be gaged in accordance with
ANSI B1.20.1 (NPSM). F409,” “PVC Tubular F409,” or “P Tubular F409.”
F409−02 (2008)
TABLE 4 End Outlet Continuous Waste
NOTE 1—Radius optional.
NOTE 2—Baffle optional.
NOTE 3—Arm shall either be one-piece construction or assembled. If assembled, socket shall conform to Table 2.
NOTE 4—Shall be swivel nut, slip nut, or slip socket connection (shown in Table 5).
NOTE 5—Dishwasher branch optional.
NOTE 6—See Table 6.
NOTE 7—See Table 2.
LHJ GG
Minimum Minimum Adjustable in four sizes, in. (mm)
in. (mm) in. (mm)
6 (152.4) 1 ⁄2 (38.1) 12 (305) 16 (406) 21 (533) 25 (635)
TABLE 5 Center Outlet Continuous Waste
NOTE 1—See Table 2.
NOTE 2—Radius optional.
NOTE 3—Baffle optional.
NOTE 4—Arm shall be either one-piece construction or assembled. If assembled, socket shall conform to Table 2.
NOTE 5—Shall also be swivel connection as shown in Table 4.
HL GG
Minimum Minimum
Adjustable in four sizes, in. (mm)
in. (mm) in. (mm)
1 ⁄2 (38.1) 6 (152.4) 12 (305) 16 (406) 21 (533) 25 (635)
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A
TABLE 6 Dishwasher Branch Tailpiece
NOTE 1—May be swivel or slip connect construction.
NOTE 2—Baffle optional.
NOTE 3—See Table 2.
B
NOTE 4—See footnote below.
C
HP S Z LJ XN
Minimum in. (mm)
in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
in. (mm)
1 1 1 5 7 5 7
1 ⁄4 (31.8) ⁄2 (12.7) ⁄4 (6.4) ⁄8 (15.9) or ⁄8 (22.2) 4 (102) to 24 (610) ⁄8 (15.9) or ⁄8 (22.2)
A
All fractional dimensions are minimum.
B
Threads not listed in ANSI B1.20.1 (NPSM).
C
Lengths shall be agreed upon between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
10.3 All baffle tees and such fittings as so required shall be tured, inspected, sampled, and tested in accordance with thi
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An American National Standard
Designation:F409–02 Designation: F 409 – 02 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Specification for
Thermoplastic Accessible and Replaceable Plastic Tube and
Tubular Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 409; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for materials, dimensions and tolerances, hydrostatic pressure, joint
integrity, and solvent cement for thermoplastic tube and fittings for accessible and replaceable domestic waste connections.
Marking requirements are also included. Plastic which does not meet the material requirements specified in Section 5 is excluded.
1.2 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes, and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These notes
and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.
1.3The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification: This standard
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D 1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC)
Compounds
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
D 2235 Specification for Solvent Cement for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
D 2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
D 2609 Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe
D 2657 Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
D 2661 Specification forAcrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings
D 2665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings
D 3965 Specification for Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) CompoundsMaterials for Pipe and Fittings
D 4101 Specification for Propylene Plastic Polypropylene Injection and Extrusion Materials
F 402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F 1498 Specification for Taper Pipe Thread 60°Threads 60 for Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
2.2 Federal Standard:
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
2.3 Military Standard:
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.63 on DWV.
Current edition approved Apr. 10, 2002. Published June 2002. Originally published as F409–75. Last previous edition F409–99a.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008. Published February 2009. Originally approved in 1975. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F 409 – 02.
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F 409 – 02 (2008)
2.4 ANSI/ASME Standard:
B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
2.5 Other Document:
Uniform Plumbing Code
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F 412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology
D 1600, unless otherwise specified.
3.1.1 The plumbing terminology used in this specification is in accordance with the definitions given in the Uniform Plumbing
Code, unless otherwise indicated.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The requirements of this specification are intended to provide accessible and replaceable tube and fittings to convey
domestic waste from fixtures to the drain, waste, and vent (DWV) system.
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 Tube—The tube shall be made of one of the following materials:
5.1.1 Virgin acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic which shall meet the requirements of Specification D 3965, Cell
Classification 4-2-2-2-2.
5.1.2 Virgin poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) plastic which shall meet the requirements for 12454C materials in accordance with
Specification D 1784, or
5.1.3 Virgin polypropylene plastic which shall meet the requirements of Specification D 4101, Cell Classification
PP0110B55140 and PP0105G20A33350.
5.2 Fittings and Mechanical Joint Components—The fittings and components of mechanical joints shall be comprised of one
or more of the following materials:
5.2.1 Virgin ABS plastic which shall meet the requirements of Specification D 3965, Cell Classification 2-0-2-1-1.
5.2.2 Virgin PVC plastics which shall meet the requirements of 12454C materials as defined in Specification D 1784, or
5.2.3 Virgin polypropylene plastic which shall meet the requirements of Specification D 4101, Cell Classification
PP0110B55140, and PP0105G20A33350.
5.3 Rework Material—The manufacturers shall use only their own clean rework tube and fitting material and the tube or fittings
produced shall meet all the requirements of this specification. The different types of material shall not be mixed.
5.4 Solvent Cement—The solvent cement shall meet the requirements of Specification D 2235 or Specification D 2564. No
cement joining of propylene plastic (PP) is permissible.
6. Mechanical Connections
6.1 Compression or threaded connections shall incorporate American National Straight Pipe Thread, Mechanical Joints for
Fixtures (NPSM). The thread form shall be the form of American National Straight Pipe Thread and the dimensions shall be in
accordance with ANSI B1.20.1 (NPSM). All threads shall have a minimum three-thread engagement for fittings and plastic nuts.
6.2 Taper Pipe Threads— For all fittings having taper pipe threads, threads shall conform to Specification F 1498 and be gaged
in accordance with 8.5.
6.3 Straight Pipe Threads (NPSM)—For all fittings having straight pipe threads, threads shall conform to ANSI B1.20.1
(NPSM) and be gaged in accordance with 8.6.
6.4 All tube and fittings made from propylene plastic shall be assembled by either mechanical connections or by heat fusion,
in accordance with Practice D 2657.
7. Requirements
7.1 General—The tube and fittings shall be homogeneous throughout and free of visible cracks, holes, foreign inclusions, or
other injurious defects. They shall be as uniform as commercially practicable in color, opacity, density, and other physical
properties.
7.2 Dimensions and Tolerances:
7.2.1 Tube:
7.2.1.1 Tube Dimensions—The tube dimensions shall meet the requirements given in Table 1 when measured in accordance
with Test Method D 2122.
7.2.1.2 Tube Length—The tolerance on tube lengths is 6 ⁄8 in. (63 mm).
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TABLE 1 Dimensions and Tolerances for Outside Diameters and Thickness of Plastic Tube
Outside Diameter Wall Thickness
Nominal Tube Size Average Tolerance on Average Out-of-Roundness Minimum
(maximum minus minimum)
in. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
1 ⁄4 1.250 (31.75) 60.005 (60.127) 0.020 (0.51) 0.062 (1.575)
1 ⁄2 1.500 (38.10) 60.005 (60.127) 0.020 (0.51) 0.062 (1.575)
7.2.2 Fittings:
7.2.2.1 Fitting Dimensions—The dimensions of fittings shall meet the requirements of Table 2 when measured in accordance
with Test Method D 2122.
7.2.2.2 Fitting Laying Length Dimensions—The laying lengths and other critical dimensions of fittings are shown in Tables
3-13.
7.2.2.3 Where applicable for assembly, refer to Table A1.1 in Specification D 2661, ABS Schedule 40 Fittings.
7.2.2.4 Where applicable for assembly, refer to Table 1 in Specification D 2665, PVC Schedule 40 Fittings.
7.3 Hydrostatic Pressure—Tube, fittings, and assemblies shall withstand a hydrostatic pressure of 25 psi (170 kPa) when tested
in accordance with 8.3.
7.4 Axial Stress—Threaded connections shall withstand a minimum axial load of 50 lbf (220 N) when tested in accordance with
8.4.
8. Test Methods
8.1 Sampling—Take at random a sample of the tube, fittings, or assemblies from each lot or shipment that is sufficient to
determine conformance with this specification.
8.2 Conditioning—Unless otherwise specified, condition the specimens prior to test at 70 to 77°F (23 6 2°C) and 50 65%
relative humidity for not less than 40 h in accordance with Procedure A of Practice D 618 for those tests where conditioning is
required and in all cases of disagreement.
8.3 Hydrostatic Pressure—Subject the tube and fittings, as an assembly, to an internal hydrostatic pressure of 25 psi (170 kPa)
for 1 h. The tube, fittings, and joints shall show no evidence of leaking.
8.4 Axial Stress—Mountthreadedconnectionsinatension-testingmachinetoapplyanaxialload.Crossheadspeedshallbe0.20
to 0.25 in. (5.0 to 6.3 mm)/min. The connection shall show no evidence of cracking or separation at the minimum load specified
in 7.4.
8.5 Taper Pipe Threads— All taper pipe threads shall be gaged in accordance with Specification F 1498.
8.6 StraightPipeThreads(NPSM)—Forallfittingshavingstraightpipethreads,threadsshallbegagedinaccordancewithANSI
B1.20.1 (NPSM).
NOTE 1—Some threads listed in Table 6, Table 9, and Table 12 are not listed in ANSI B1.20.1 (NPSM).
9. Retest and Rejection
9.1 If the results of any test(s) do not meet the requirements of this specification, the test(s) shall be conducted again only by
agreement between the purchaser and seller. Under such agreement, minimum requirements shall not be lowered, changed, or
modified,norshallspecificationlimitsbechanged.Ifuponrequest,failureoccurs,thequantityofproductrepresentedbythetest(s)
does not meet the requirements of this specification.
10. Product Marking
10.1 Tube—The tube shall be marked in letters not less than ⁄8 in. (3 mm) high in a contrasting color and shall at least consist
of the nominal size, manufacturer’s name or trademark, and “ABS Tubular F 409,” “PVC Tubular F 409,” or “PPTubular F 409”
at intervals of not greater than 2 ft (610 mm).
10.2 Fittings—All fittings shall be marked on the body or hub on both sides. The marking shall consist, at least, of the
manufacturer’s name or trademark, the size, and “ABS Tubular F 409,” “PVC Tubular F 409,” or “P Tubular F 409.”
10.3 All baffle tees and such fittings as so required shall be marked with arrows indicating the direction of flow when correctly
installed.
11. Quality Assurance
11.1 When the product is marked with this designation, F 409, the manufacturer affirms that the product was manufactured,
inspected, sampled, and tested in accordance with this specification and has been found to meet the require-ments of this
specification.
12. Keywords
12.1ABS; cellular; DWV; fittings; pipe; plastic; Schedule 40; thermoplastic
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TABLE 2 Dimensions and Tolerances for Plastic Tubular Fittings
NOTE 1—Chamfer or flat, optional.
NOTE 2—Radius or 45° chamfer, optional.
NOTE 3—Radius or chamfer, optional.
A A B
Nominal Tube Size Thread A B C1 C2 E
60.005 in. 60.005 in. Minimum Minimum Minimum
in. in.
(60.127 mm) (60.127 mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
1 1 1 11 3
1 ⁄4 1 ⁄4-11 ⁄2 NPSM 1.265 (32.13) 1.250 (31.75) ⁄16 (17.46) 1 ⁄8 (34.9) 0.062 (1.58)
1 1 1 11
1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2-11 ⁄2 NPSM 1.515 (38.48) 1.500 (38.10) ⁄16 (17.46) 2 (50.8) 0.062 (1.58)
B
F S X AB EX BD
Minimum Minimum 60.005 in. Minimum 60.010 in. Minimum Maximum
in. (mm) in. (mm) (60.127 mm) in. (mm) (60.254 mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
0.062 (1.58) ⁄64 (6.75) 1.250 (31.75) 1.258 (31.95) 0.066 (1.68) 0.015 (0.38) 0.070 (1.78)
0.062 (1.58) ⁄64 (6.75) 1.500 (38.10) 1.508 (38.30) 0.066 (1.68) 0.015 (0.38) 0.070 (1.78)
A
Average diameter, the maximum plus minimum diameter divided by 2. The permissible deviation of the diameter from the measured average, often called
out-of-roundness, is +0.010 to −0.010 in. (+0.254 to −0.254 mm).
B
The wall thickness is a minimum value except that a 610 % variation resulting from core shift is allowable. In such a case, the average of the two opposite wall
thicknesses shall equal or exceed the value shown in the table.
12.1 ABS; cellular; DWV; fittings; pipe; plastic; Schedule 40; thermoplastic
F 409 – 02 (2008)
A
TABLE 3 Fittings
NOTE 1—Baffle optional.
NOTE 2—See Table 2 for solvent cement or slip socket hub dimensions.
Nominal
GJ N
Tube Size
in. in. (mm)
B
1 13 13 1
1 ⁄2 ⁄16 (20.6) ⁄16 (20.6) ⁄16 (1.6)
A
All dimensions are minimum.
B
See Table 2.
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TABLE 4 End Outlet Continuous Waste
NOTE 1—Radius optional.
NOTE 2—Baffle o
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An American National Standard
Designation:F409–99a Designation: F 409 – 02 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Specification for
Thermoplastic Accessible and Replaceable Plastic Tube and
Tubular Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 409; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for materials, dimensions and tolerances, hydrostatic pressure, joint
integrity, and solvent cement for thermoplastic tube and fittings for accessible and replaceable domestic waste connections.
Marking requirements are also included. Plastic which does not meet the material requirements specified in Section 5 is excluded.
1.2 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes, and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These notes
and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.
1.3The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification: This standard
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D 1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC)
Compounds
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
D 2235 Specification for Solvent Cement for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
D 2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
D 2609 Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe
D 2657 Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
D 2661 Specification forAcrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings
D 2665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings
D 3965 Specification for Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) CompoundsMaterials for Pipe and Fittings
D 4101 Specification for Propylene Plastic Polypropylene Injection and Extrusion Materials
F 402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F 1498 Specification for Taper Pipe Thread 60°Threads 60 for Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
2.2 Federal Standard:
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
2.3 Military Standard:
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F-17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.63 on Drain,Waste,
and Vent Pipe and Tube.
Current edition approved August 10, 1999. Published September 1999. Originally published as F409–75. Last previous edition F409–99.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.63 on DWV.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008. Published February 2009. Originally approved in 1975. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F 409 – 02.
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MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
2.4 ANSI/ASME Standard:
B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
2.5 Other Document:
Uniform Plumbing Code
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F 412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology
D 1600, unless otherwise specified.
3.1.1 The plumbing terminology used in this specification is in accordance with the definitions given in the Uniform Plumbing
Code, unless otherwise indicated.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The requirements of this specification are intended to provide accessible and replaceable tube and fittings to convey
domestic waste from fixtures to the drain, waste, and vent (DWV) system.
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 Tube—The tube shall be made of one of the following materials:
5.1.1 Virgin acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic which shall meet the requirements of Specification D 3965, Cell
Classification 4-2-2-2-2.
5.1.2 Virgin poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) plastic which shall meet the requirements for 12454C materials in accordance with
Specification D 1784, or
5.1.3 Virgin polypropylene plastic which shall meet the requirements of Specification D 4101, Cell Classification
PP0110B55140 and PP0105G20A33350.
5.2 Fittings and Mechanical Joint Components—The fittings and components of mechanical joints shall be comprised of one
or more of the following materials:
5.2.1 Virgin ABS plastic which shall meet the requirements of Specification D 3965, Cell Classification 2-0-2-1-1.
5.2.2 Virgin PVC plastics which shall meet the requirements of 12454C materials as defined in Specification D 1784, or
5.2.3 Virgin polypropylene plastic which shall meet the requirements of Specification D 4101, Cell Classification
PP0110B55140 and PP0105G20A33350 . , Cell Classification PP0110B55140, and PP0105G20A33350.
5.3 Rework Material—The manufacturers shall use only their own clean rework tube and fitting material and the tube or fittings
produced shall meet all the requirements of this specification. The different types of material shall not be mixed.
5.4 Solvent Cement—The solvent cement shall meet the requirements of Specification D 2235 or Specification D 2564. No
cement joining of propylene plastic (PP) is permissible.
6. Mechanical Connections
6.1 Compression or threaded connections shall incorporate American National Straight Pipe Thread, Mechanical Joints for
Fixtures (NPSM). The thread form shall be the form of American National Straight Pipe Thread and the dimensions shall be in
accordance with ANSI B1.20.1 (NPSM). All threads shall have a minimum three-thread engagement for fittings and plastic nuts.
6.2 Taper Pipe Threads— For all fittings having taper pipe threads, threads shall conform to Specification F 1498 and be gaged
in accordance with 8.5.
6.3 Straight Pipe Threads (NPSM)—For all fittings having straight pipe threads, threads shall conform to ANSI B1.20.1
(NPSM) and be gaged in accordance with 8.6.
6.4 All tube and fittings made from propylene plastic shall be assembled by either mechanical connections or by heat fusion,
in accordance with Practice D 2657.
7. Requirements
7.1 General—The tube and fittings shall be homogeneous throughout and free of visible cracks, holes, foreign inclusions, or
other injurious defects. They shall be as uniform as commercially practicable in color, opacity, density, and other physical
properties.
7.2 Dimensions and Tolerances:
7.2.1 Tube:
7.2.1.1 Tube Dimensions—The tube dimensions shall meet the requirements given in Table 1 when measured in accordance
with Test Method D 2122.
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TABLE 1 Dimensions and Tolerances for Outside Diameters and Thickness of Plastic Tube
Outside Diameter Wall Thickness
Nominal Tube Size Average Tolerance on Average Out-of-Roundness Minimum
(maximum minus minimum)
in. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
1 ⁄4 1.250 (31.75) 60.005 (60.127) 0.020 (0.51) 0.062 (1.575)
1 ⁄2 1.500 (38.10) 60.005 (60.127) 0.020 (0.51) 0.062 (1.575)
7.2.1.2 Tube Length—The tolerance on tube lengths is 6 ⁄8 in. (63 mm).
7.2.2 Fittings:
7.2.2.1 Fitting Dimensions—The dimensions of fittings shall meet the requirements of Table 2 when measured in accordance
with Test Method D 2122.
7.2.2.2 Fitting Laying Length Dimensions—The laying lengths and other critical dimensions of fittings are shown in Tables
3-13.
7.2.2.3 Where applicable for assembly, refer to Table A1.1 in Specification D 2661, ABS Schedule 40 Fittings.
7.2.2.4 Where applicable for assembly, refer to Table 1 in Specification D 2665, PVC Schedule 40 Fittings.
7.3 Hydrostatic Pressure—Tube, fittings, and assemblies shall withstand a hydrostatic pressure of 25 psi (170 kPa) when tested
in accordance with 8.3.
7.4 Axial Stress—Threaded connections shall withstand a minimum axial load of 50 lbf (220 N) when tested in accordance with
8.4.
8. Test Methods
8.1 Sampling—Take at random a sample of the tube, fittings, or assemblies from each lot or shipment that is sufficient to
determine conformance with this specification.
8.2 Conditioning—Unless otherwise specified, condition the specimens prior to test at 70 to 77°F (23 6 2°C) and 50 65%
relative humidity for not less than 40 h in accordance with Procedure A of Practice D 618 for those tests where conditioning is
required and in all cases of disagreement.
8.3 Hydrostatic Pressure—Subject the tube and fittings, as an assembly, to an internal hydrostatic pressure of 25 psi (170 kPa)
for 1 h. The tube, fittings, and joints shall show no evidence of leaking.
8.4 Axial Stress—Mountthreadedconnectionsinatension-testingmachinetoapplyanaxialload.Crossheadspeedshallbe0.20
to 0.25 in. (5.0 to 6.3 mm)/min. The connection shall show no evidence of cracking or separation at the minimum load specified
in 7.4.
8.5 Taper Pipe Threads— All taper pipe threads shall be gaged in accordance with Specification F 1498.
8.6 StraightPipeThreads(NPSM)—Forallfittingshavingstraightpipethreads,threadsshallbegagedinaccordancewithANSI
B1.20.1 (NPSM).
NOTE 1—Some threads listed in Table 6, Table 9, and Table 12 are not listed in ANSI B1.20.1 (NPSM).
9. Retest and Rejection
9.1 If the results of any test(s) do not meet the requirements of this specification, the test(s) shall be conducted again only by
agreement between the purchaser and seller. Under such agreement, minimum requirements shall not be lowered, changed, or
modified,norshallspecificationlimitsbechanged.Ifuponrequest,failureoccurs,thequantityofproductrepresentedbythetest(s)
does not meet the requirements of this specification.
10. Product Marking
10.1 Tube—The tube shall be marked in letters not less than ⁄8 in. (3 mm) high in a contrasting color and shall at least consist
of the nominal size, manufacturer’s name or trademark, and “ABS Tubular F 409,” “PVC Tubular F 409,” or “PPTubular F 409”
at intervals of not greater than 2 ft (610 mm).
10.2 Fittings—All fittings shall be marked on the body or hub on both sides. The marking shall consist, at least, of the
manufacturer’s name or trademark, the size, and “ABS Tubular F 409,” “PVC Tubular F 409,” or “P Tubular F 409.”
10.3 All baffle tees and such fittings as so required shall be marked with arrows indicating the direction of flow when correctly
installed.
11. Quality Assurance
11.1 When the product is marked with this designation, F 409, the manufacturer affirms that the product was manufactured,
inspected, sampled, and tested in accordance with this specification and has been found to meet the require-ments of this
specification.
12. Keywords
12.1 ABS; cellular; DWV; fittings; pipe; plastic; Schedule 40; thermoplastic
F 409 – 02 (2008)
TABLE 2 Dimensions and Tolerances for Plastic Tubular Fittings
NOTE 1—Chamfer or flat, optional.
NOTE 2—Radius or 45° chamfer, optional.
NOTE 3—Radius or chamfer, optional.
A A B
Nominal Tube Size Thread A B C1 C2 E
60.005 in. 60.005 in. Minimum Minimum Minimum
in. in.
(60.127 mm) (60.127 mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
1 1 1 11 3
1 ⁄4 1 ⁄4-11 ⁄2 NPSM 1.265 (32.13) 1.250 (31.75) ⁄16 (17.46) 1 ⁄8 (34.9) 0.062 (1.58)
1 1 1 11
1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2-11 ⁄2 NPSM 1.515 (38.48) 1.500 (38.10) ⁄16 (17.46) 2 (50.8) 0.062 (1.58)
B
F S X AB EX BD
Minimum Minimum 60.005 in. Minimum 60.010 in. Minimum Maximum
in. (mm) in. (mm) (60.127 mm) in. (mm) (60.254 mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
0.062 (1.58) ⁄64 (6.75) 1.250 (31.75) 1.258 (31.95) 0.066 (1.68) 0.015 (0.38) 0.070 (1.78)
0.062 (1.58) ⁄64 (6.75) 1.500 (38.10) 1.508 (38.30) 0.066 (1.68) 0.015 (0.38) 0.070 (1.78)
A
Average diameter, the maximum plus minimum diameter divided by 2. The permissible deviation of the diameter from the measured average, often called
out-of-roundness, is +0.010 to −0.010 in. (+0.254 to −0.254 mm).
B
The wall thickness is a minimum value except that a 610 % variation resulting from core shift is allowable. In such a case, the average of the two opposite wall
thicknesses shall equal or exceed the value shown in the table.
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
GOVERNMENT/MILITARY PROCUREMENT
These requirements apply only to federal/military procurement, not domestic sales or transfers.
S1. Responsibility for Inspection—Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the producer is responsible for
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