Mueller Industries, Inc. 1 In 1930 Mueller Brass Company invented and pioneered the now famous Streamline solder type copper fitting. This development led to making all copper plumbing the standard of the industry. Today, Mueller manufactures and markets one of the industry’s most complete line of copper products from one source. Included are wrot and cast solder-type pressure and DWV fittings. The many years of engineering know how and experience is reflected in the fine quality and workmanship of Streamline ® products listed on the following pages. Topic Page Topic Page CONTENTS Accessories 18 Connection Descriptions 3 Copper Fittings – Pressure 4-17 Copper Tube 20-21 Cross Reference 19 Degree Table 3 FAQ’s 25 Index 2 Installation Information 24 Pressure Data – Fittings 22 Sizing Table 3 Specifications & Standards 23 Terms of Sale 26 Warranty 27 Mueller Industries is also your source for these other great products: • Copper Tube • PVC & CPVC Sch. 80 Fittings • Steel Fittings & Nipples • Linesets • CPVC CTS Fittings • Plumbing Valves • PVC DWV Fittings • Insert Fittings • Faucets • ABS DWV Fittings • Sewer & Drain Fittings • Refrigeration Valves • PVC Sch. 40 Fittings • Brass Fittings & Nipples • Refrigeration Driers Print Date 08/03 Copyright Mueller Industries, INC. Standard Products Division 8285 Tournament Drive, Suite 150 Memphis, TN 38125 Telephone: 1-800-FITTING *All sizes shown in this catalog are OD.
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Mueller Industries, Inc. 1
In 1930 Mueller Brass Company invented and pioneered the now famousStreamline solder type copper fitting. This development led to making all copper
plumbing the standard of the industry.
Today, Mueller manufactures and markets one of the industry’s most complete line of copper products from one source. Included are wrot and cast
solder-type pressure and DWV fittings. The many years of engineering know howand experience is reflected in the fine quality and workmanship of Streamline®
Adapter – Female C x F 4Adapter – Male C x M 4Adapter – Fitting FTG x F 4Adapter – Fitting FTG x M 5Bushing – Flush FTG x C 5Bushing – Flush FTG x F 6Cap C 6Coupling – No Stop C x C 6Coupling – Reducing C x C 7Coupling – Rolled Stop C x C 7Coupling – Staked Stop C x C 7Cross – Forged Brass C x C x C x C 8Elbow 45˚ C x C 8Elbow 45˚ – Street FTG x C 9Elbow 45˚ FTG x FTG 9Elbow 90˚ C x C 9Elbow 90˚ – Street FTG x C 10Elbow 90˚ FTG x FTG 11Elbow 90˚ – Forged Brass C x F 11Elbow 90˚ – Forged Brass C x M 11Elbow 90˚ – Long Radius C x C 10Elbow 90˚ – Long Radius – Street FTG x C 10Elbow 90˚ – Long Radius FTG x FTG 11Fitting Reducer FTG x C 12Hanger – Hi-Ear C 17P-Trap – Suction Line C x C 12Plug – Fitting FTG 13Return Bend C x C 13Tee C x C x C 14Tee – Fitting C x FTG x C 16Tee – Forged Brass C x C x F 16Tube Strap – 2-Hole 17Tube Strap – Perforated 17Union C x C 17
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Nitrogenized® Copper Tube 20Refrigeration Service Tube 21Technical Data 21
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Degree Bend
Symbol Name Description
CONNECTION DESCRIPTIONS
C Copper Female Solder. Receives copper tube diameterFTG Fitting Male Solder. Fitting end is made to copper tube diameter
F Female ANSI Standard internal taper pipe thread (NPTI)M Male ANSI Standard external taper pipe thread (NPTE)
Mueller Industries, Inc. * Cast Bronze 17All sizes are OD.
Size Part Box Master Approx. Dimensions1 2 3 Number Qty. Qty. Net. Wt. A B C
MUELLER STYLEWC-407
CONNECTIONC x C
ELKHART STYLE4733
NIBCO STYLE9633
UNION
3/8 W 08001 25 250 .12 19/321/2 W 08002 25 250 .11 7/165/8 W 08003 25 250 .17 15/327/8 W 08004 25 150 .37 5/8
11/8 W 08005 10 100 .51 29/64
1 3/8 A 11205* – 25 .76 1/215/8 A 11206* – 25 1.04 23/32
21/8 A 11207* – 25 1.77 1/225/8 A 11216* – 20 3.25 131/8 A 11217* – 15 4.75 1 5/32
Size Part Box Master Approx. Dimensions1 2 3 Number Qty. Qty. Net. Wt. A B C
MUELLER STYLEWS-1100
CONNECTION
ELKHART STYLE120
NIBCO STYLE9624
COPPER TUBE STRAP – 2-HOLE
1/4 A 01203 100 4,000 .013/8 A 01278 100 5,600 .011/2 A 01366 100 3,400 .015/8 A 02529 100 1,500 .013/4 A 01467 100 2,000 .017/8 A 02574 50 750 .01
11/8 A 02614 50 750 .0213/8 A 02650 50 500 .0415/8 A 02675 50 500 .0521/8 A 02708 50 500 .06
Size Part Box Master Approx. Dimensions1 2 3 Number Qty. Qty. Net. Wt. A B C
MUELLER STYLEWS-1101
CONNECTION
ELKHART STYLE125
NIBCO STYLE9623
COPPER TUBE STRAP – PERFORATED
25 Ft. Roll A 01211 1 10 1.63 .75
Size Part Box Master Approx. Dimensions1 2 3 Number Qty. Qty. Net. Wt. A B C
MUELLER STYLEW-124
CONNECTIONC
ELKHART STYLE124
NIBCO STYLEN/A
HANGER – HI-EAR
5/8 A 03167 100 1,000 .03 1 5/8 47/647/8 A 03168 25 500 .04 1 5/8 7/8
11/8 A 03171 25 250 .04 1 1/8 1
ACCESSORIES
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Size Part Box Master Approx.Number Qty. Qty. Net. Wt
COPPER FITTING BRUSH–CARBON STEEL
1/4 P 35166 1 100 .043/8 P 35167 1 100 .081/2 P 35168 1 100 .085/8 P 35169 1 100 .107/8 P 35170 1 100 .10
11/8 P 35171 1 100 .1013/8 P 35172 1 50 .1015/8 P 35173 1 50 .1221/8 P 35174 1 50 .12
SOLID HANDLE
Size Part Box Master Approx.Number Qty. Qty. Net. Wt
COPPER TUBE BRUSH
1/4 P 35199 6 120 .043/8 P 35200 6 120 .045/8 P 35201 6 120 .047/8 P 35202 6 120 .08
Size Part Box Master Approx.Number Qty. Qty. Net. Wt
COPPER FITTING BRUSH–HEAVY DUTY STAINLESS STEEL
5/8 P 35175 1 100 .127/8 P 35176 1 100 .14
SOLID HANDLE
Size Part Box Master Approx.Number Qty Qty. Net. Wt.
COPPER FITTING BRUSH–STAINLESS STEEL
1/4 P 35249 12 .043/8 P 35250 12 .081/2 P 35251 12 .085/8 P 35252 12 .083/4 P 35253 12 .087/8 P 35254 12 .08
1 P 35255 12 .1011/8 P 35256 12 .1013/8 P 35257 6 .1211/2 P 35258 6 .1215/8 P 35259 6 .1221/8 P 35260 6 .1223/8 P 35261 6 .1225/8 P 35262 6 .12
SOLID HANDLE
Size Part Box Master Approx.Number Qty Qty. Net. Wt.
INSULATING TAPE–NON-ASBESTOS CORK
1/8 x 2 x 30 Ft. Roll A 01208 1 12 2.75
Size Part Box Master Approx.Number Qty Qty. Net. Wt.
INSULATION FOAM TAPE
1/8 x 2 x 30 Ft. Roll A 01209 1 12 .75
Size Part Box Master Approx.Number Qty. Qty. Net. Wt
ABRASIVE MESH CLOTH
5 Yd. Roll A 01215 1 50 .0410 Yd. Roll P 35187 1 50 .1525 Yd. Roll P 35188 1 20 .37
Size Part Box Master Approx.Number Qty. Qty. Net. Wt
ABRASIVE CLEANING PAD
4 x 6 A 01210 1 14 .32
Size Part Box Master Approx.Number Qty. Qty. Net. Wt
PLUMBERS SANDCLOTH
2 Yd. Roll P 35189 .025 Yd. Roll P 35190 1 50 .06
10 Yd. Roll A 03382 1 24 .4525 Yd. Roll A 03343 1 12 .94
Size Part Box Master Approx.Number Qty. Qty. Net. Wt
WET PROOF SANDCLOTH
5 Yd. Roll P 35191 1 50 .0610 Yd. Roll P 35192 1 50 .1525 Yd. Roll P 35193 1 20 .37
CROSS REFERENCE
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Description Connection Mueller Elkhart Nibco Page
Adapter – Female C x F WC-402 103 9603 4
Adapter – Male C x M WC-401 104 9604 4
Adapter – Fitting FTG x F WC-405 103-2 9603-2 4
Adapter – Fitting FTG x M WC-404 104-2 9604-2 5
Bushing – Flush FTG x C WC-106 119 9618 5
Bushing – Flush FTG x F WC-417 119-3 9618-3 6
Cap C WC-415 117 9617 6
Coupling – No Stop C x C WC-400NS 101 9601 6
Coupling – Reducing C x C WC-400R 101-R 9600 7
Coupling – Rolled Stop C x C WC-400 100-RS 9600-RS 7
Coupling – Staked Stop C x C WC-400S 100 9600-DS 7
Cross – Forged Brass C x C x C x C WT-603 N/A N/A 8
Elbow 45˚ C x C WE-504 106 9606 8
Elbow 45˚ – Street FTG x C WE-505 106-2 9606-2 9
Elbow 45˚ FTG x FTG WE-507 106-2-2 9606-2-2 9
Elbow 90˚ C x C WE-500 107-C 9607-I 9
Elbow 90˚ – Street FTG x C WE-503 107-C-2 9607-2 10
Elbow 90˚ FTG x FTG WE-506 105-C 9607-2-2 11
Elbow 90˚ – Forged Brass C x F WE-502 N/A N/A 11
Elbow 90˚ – Forged Brass C x M WE-501 N/A N/A 11
Elbow 90˚ – Long Radius C x C WE-500L 107-L 9607-LT 10
Elbow 90˚ – Long Radius – Street FTG x C WE-503L 107-L-2 9607-2-LT 10
Elbow 90˚ – Long Radius FTG x FTG WE-506L 105-L 9607-2-2-LT 11
Fitting Reducer FTG x C WC-403 118 9600-2 12
Hanger – Hi-Ear C W-124 124 N/A 17
P-Trap – Suction Line C x C WE-554P 123 9698 12
Plug – Fitting FTG WC-416 116 9616 13
Return Bend C x C WE-512 138 9638 13
Tee C x C x C WT-600 111 9611 14
Tee – Fitting C x FTG x C WT-600F 111-2 9611-2 16
Tee – Forged Brass C x C x F WT-602 N/A N/A 16
Tube Strap – 2-Hole – WS-1100 120 9624 17
Tube Strap – Perforated – WS-1101 125 9623 17
Union C x C WC-407 4733 9633 17
COPPER TUBE DATA
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NITROGENIZED® COPPER TUBEMueller Industries’ cleaning, purging and pressurizing process assures the high level of tube cleanliness in conformanceto astm B280, the refrigeration industry standard. The tube is sealed with plugs which maintain the standard of cleanli-ness from the factory to the job site.
STREAMLINE® COPPER TUBE PRESSURIZED WITH NITROGEN provides maximum protection against the formation ofharmful oxides normally formed during brazing operations. Reduction of these oxides greatly reduces system comtamination.Plugs are reusable. When less than a 20’ length of tube is required for an installation the unused length of tube may bereplugged to prevent atmospheric contamination during storage.
STREAMLINE® Nitrogenized® seamless copper tube is available in sizes 3/8” OD thru 3-1/8” OD. Larger sizes from 3-5/8 OD thru 8-1/8” are cleaned and capped. Manufactured and cleaned in Accordance with ASTM B280. 20-ft.Lengths Hard Drawn - Cleaned and Capped - Color Coded - Marked “ACR/MED”.
TYPE K NITROGENIZED® OXY/MEDRATED WORKING PRESSURE (PSIG)
REFRIGERATION SERVICE TUBESTREAMLINE® dehydrated and nitrogen purged and sealed copper tube is of a consistent fully annealed temper, brightand thoroughly dried and packaged in individual cartons. Each carton is clearly labeled showing size and length.
Tube is manufactured in accordance with ASTM B 280 and ANSI B9.1, refrigeration industry standards. For speciallengths and sizes not listed please consult your local Mueller Industries representative.
COILS
O.D. WALL 150˚F 250˚F 350˚F 400˚F COIL DIA WT/COIL COIL/MSTR COL DIA WT/COIL1/8 .030 2613 2459 2049 1537 10 3/4 1.74 10 17 3.48
100 FT.50 FT. SHIPPING INFORMATIONSIZE RATED INTERNAL WORKING PRESSURE (PSIG)
TECHNICAL DATAValues of allowable internal working pressure for copper tube in service are based on the formula from ANSI B31,Standard Code for Pressure Piping:
P= 2 S tmD max - 0.8 tm P= Allowable pressure @ 150˚F S = 5100 PSIG annealed
S= Allowable stress @ 200˚F S = 4800 PSIG annealedT= Wall thickness @ 300˚F S = 4700 PSIG annealed
D max= Outside Diameter @ 400˚F S = 3000 PSIG annealed
All ratings listed for types K, L, M, DWV and refrigeration service tube in the preceding charts are calculated for tubein the annealed condition. These values should be used when soldering, brazing or welding is employed for joiningcomponents in a system. While the ratings for hard drawn tube are substantially higher, they should only be used forsystems using properly designed flare or compression mechanical joints, since joining by any heating process mightanneal (soften) the tube.
In designing a system, careful consideration should also be given to joint ratings as well as those of the components.
Brazing Alloys(Melting at or above 1000˚F) Pressure-temperature ratings is that of the tube being used.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RATINGS OF SOLDER JOINTS
Note: Ratings are those given in ASME B16.22 "Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings".(a) Solder alloys are covered by ASTMStandard Specification B32.Note: Safe Drinking Water Act Amendment of 1986 prohibits the use of any solder having a lead content in excess of 02% for potable water systems.
SPECIFICATIONS & STANDARDS
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COPPER TUBE
1. There are many other copper and copper alloy tubes and pipes available for specialized applications.2. For information on these products, contact the Copper Development Association Inc. Individual
manufacturers may have commercially available lengths in addition to those shown in this table.
3. Tube made to other ASTM standards is also intended for plumbing applications, but ASTM B 88 isthe most widely used. ASTM Standard Classification B 698 lists six plumbing tube standardsincluding B88.
4. Available as special order only.
Tube Type Color Code ASTM Standard ApplicationTTYYPPEE KK Green B 883 Domestic Water Service and
Distribution, Fire Protection,Solar, Fuel/Fuel Oil, HVAC,Snow Melt
TTYYPPEE LL Blue B 883 Domestic Water Service andDistribution, Fire Protection,Solar, Fuel/Fuel Oil, Natural Gas, LP Gas, Snow Melt, HVAC
TTYYPPEE MM Red B 883 Domestic Water Service andDistribution, Fire Protection,Solar, Fuel/Fuel Oil, Natural Gas,LP Gas, Snow Melt, HVAC
DDWWVV Yellow B 306 DWV, HVAC Solar
AACCRR Blue B 280 Air Conditioning Refrigeration,Natural Gas, LP Gas
OOXXYY MMEEDD K-Green B 819 Medical GasOOXXYY//MMEEDD L-BlueOOXXYY//AACCRRAACCRR//MMEEDD
TTYYPPEE GGAASS Yellow B 837 Natural Gas, LP Gas
Commercially Available LengthsNominal or
Standard Size Drawn AnnealedSTRAIGHT LENGTHS:
1/4" to 8" 20 ft. 20 ft.10" 18 ft. 18 ft.12" 12 ft. 12 ft.
Coils:11/4", 1 – 60 ft.
– 100 ft.11/4", 11/2" – 60 ft.
2" – 40 ft.– 45 ft.
STRAIGHT LENGTHS:1/4" to 10" 20 ft. 20 ft.
12" 18 ft. 18 ft.Coils:
1/4" to 1" – 60 ft.– 100 ft.
11/4" to 11/2" – 60 ft.2" – 40 ft.
– 45 ft.STRAIGHT LENGTHS:
1/4" to 12" 20 ft. NA
STRAIGHT LENGTHS:1/4" to 8" 20 ft. NA
STRAIGHT LENGTHS:3/8" to 41/8" 20 ft.
Coils:1/8" to 15/8" – 50 ft.
STRAIGHT LENGTHS:
1/4" to 8" 20 ft. NA
STRAIGHT LENGTHS:3/8" to 11/8" 12 ft. 12 ft.
12" 20 ft. 20 ft.Coils:
3/8" to 7/8" – 60 ft.– 100 ft.
ASME/B16.22Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure FittingsMSS SP-104Wrought Copper Solder Joint Pressure FittingsMSS SP-109The dimensional, material and workmanship of Welded FabricatedCopper Solder Joint Pressure FittingsANSI B16.18Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure FittingsANSI/ASME B16.15Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings
The materials used to manufacture these fittings are also in compliance with the following specifications:
Mueller Industries manufactures or supplies product which meet the latest revisions of the following recognized industry standards:
COPPER FITTINGS
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
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1. Cut tube to length and remove burrwith file or scraper.
2. Clean outside of tube with sandpaper or sandcloth.
3. Clean inside of fitting with wirebrush, sandcloth or sandpaper.
4. Apply flux thoroughly to inside of fitting.
5. Apply flux thoroughly to outside oftube–assemble tube and fitting.
6. Apply heat with torch. When soldermelts upon contact with heated fitting,the proper temperature for solderinghas been reached. Remove flame andfeed solder to the joint at one or twopoints until a ring of solder appears atthe end of the fitting.
COPPER TUBE ANDSOLDER TYPE FITTINGS
HOW TO MAKE PERFECT SOLDER JOINTS
1. Cut tube square with the cutter or fine hack saw(32 tooth blade is recommended). Remove Burr.
2. Clean outside end of copper tube thoroughly with sandcloth or sandpaper equal to cup depth of fitting. Leave no dark spots.
3. Clean inside of fitting carefully to tube stop with wirebrush. Note: Sandcloth or sandpaper may also be used.
4. Using a brush, apply light uniform coat of soldering flux to the outside of the tube and inside of the fitting.
5. Slip tube into fitting to tube stop. Turn tube back and forth once or twice to distribute flux evenly.
6. Apply heat uniformly around the fitting with torch. Whensolder melts upon contact with heated fitting, the propersoldering temperature has been reached. Remove flameand feed solder slightly off center at the bottom of thejoint. Proceed across the bottom of the fitting and up to the top center position.Return to the starting point, and then proceed up theincompleted side to the top, again, overlapping the soldermetal. Wipe off surplus solder with a piece of cloth.
CAUTION: Do not overheat the joint or direct the flame into the face of the fitting cup.Overheating could burn the flux, which willdestroy its effectiveness and the solder will not enter the joint properly.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The following information may be helpful when a system is being designed. Mueller wrot copper solder joint pressure fittings can be used in some of the following applications:
1. What are some of the common system designs or applications where solder joint pressure fittings may be used?
Answer:• Plumbing of homes, high rise apartments, industrial, commercial and office buildings.• Underground water services.• Chilled water mains (Solder joint pressure fittings only).• Heating – For radiant panel and hydronic heating for snow melting systems.• Fuel Oil, L.P. and Natural Gas Services in accordance with local codes.• Nonflammable Medical Gas Systems per NFPA 99. (Health Care Facilities)• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems.• Ground Source Heat Pump Systems.• Fire Sprinkler Systems.
2. Can you buy type K fittings?
Answer: No, the minimum wall for copper fittings are governed by ASME B16.22 andMSS SP-104 standards.
3. What can be done when a union leaks?
Answer: Assuming both male and female ends are not damaged or obstructed by a foreign material, it can be sealed by applying a light coat of bees wax.
4. Are Wrot copper fittings lead free?
Answer: Yes
5. Are Cast copper alloy solder joint pressure fittings lead free?
Answer: No, Cast fittings contain 7% lead.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
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THE FOLLOWING CONSTITUTE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR ALLPRODUCTS MANUFACTURED, DISTRIBUTED AND/OR SOLD BY MUELLERINDUSTRIES, INC. OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES (SELLER).
ACCEPTANCE OF SELLER'S OFFER TO SELL OR BUYER'S ORDER IS EXPRESSLYMADE CONDITIONAL ON BUYER'S ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROVISIONS STATEDHEREIN. BUYER'S ACCEPTANCE OF EACH SHIPMENT OF GOODS SHALL BEDEEMED TO BE AN ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROVISIONS HEREOF NOTWITHSTANDINGANY ACT OF SELLER, INCLUDING SHIPMENT, ACCEPTANCE OF PAYMENTS, ANDNOTWITHSTANDING ANY TERM OR CONDITION CONTAINED IN ANY FORM OFBUYER, AND ANY PROPOSAL FOR ADDITIONAL OR DIFFERENT TERMS OR ANYATTEMPT BY BUYER TO VARY ANY OF THE PROVISIONS HEREIN IS HEREBYDEEMED A MATERIAL ALTERATION AND REJECTED. THE PROVISIONS HEREINMAY NOT BE ADDED TO, MODIFIED, SUPERSEDED, OR ALTERED EXCEPT BY WRIT-TEN AGREEMENT OR MODIFICATION SIGNED BY AN OFFICER OF SELLER,NOTWITHSTANDING ANY TERMS WHICH MAY NOW OR IN THE FUTURE APPEARON BUYER'S FORMS OR COMMUNICATIONS, ALL OF WHICH ARE REJECTEDWITHOUT FURTHER ACTION OF SELLER.
NO PERSON (EXCEPT AN OFFICER OF SELLER) IS AUTHORIZED TO BIND SELLERTO ANY ORDER FOR ANY GOODS EXCEPT ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS HEREIN.
1. PRICES. All prices for SELLER's products are subject to change or withdrawal withoutnotice. Unless otherwise stated by SELLER, prices, terms of payment and pricing policies willbe those of the SELLER in effect at the time of shipment. SELLER reserves the right to makeprice changes within the periods of contracts, including installment contracts or blanket orders.The cost of packing and crating other than in accordance with the standards of SELLER mayconstitute an additional charge and may at SELLER's discretion be added to the sales price(s).SELLER also reserves the right to divide Buyer's order into separate shipments and to invoiceand otherwise treat each shipment as a separate contract subject to these Terms and Conditions.All sales and shipments are subject at all times to credit approval by SELLER.
2. TRANSPORTATION AND RISK OF LOSS. Unless otherwise agreed in advance in writingby SELLER, delivery of products hereunder shall be F.O.B. shipping point, with transportationexpenses paid by Buyer unless standard SELLER freight prepayment qualifications are met andthe risk of loss or damage to products in transit shall fall upon Buyer (whose responsibility itshall be to file claims with carrier at delivery to Buyer at Buyer's premises) upon delivery (a) toBuyer's designated representative, or (b) to a common carrier or other designated shipper (notincluding SELLER), whichever of the foregoing occurs earlier. SELLER in its discretion shallselect the appropriate transportation method and routing. All orders, unless otherwise agreed inwriting, are for shipment at SELLER's earliest convenience. Stated delivery dates are approximateand will be calculated from the date that SELLER has received all information necessary topermit SELLER to proceed with work immediately and without interruption. If any or allproducts are not delivered when ready due to the request of Buyer, SELLER reserves the rightto invoice Buyer at any time thereafter and to place such products in storage with all risk of lossor damage borne by Buyer and with all expenses and costs attributable thereto for the accountof Buyer, which shall be payable by Buyer upon submission of SELLER's invoices to Buyer.
3. DELAYS. SELLER shall not be liable for any delays in delivery due or resulting in wholeor in part from or made impossible or impractical by any cause beyond the control of SELLERincluding but not limited to fire, explosion, epidemics, accident, material and significant break-down, strike or labor disputes, adverse weather conditions, loss or damage in shipment, short-age or lack of materials, fuel or power, sale or transfer of manufacturing facilities, embargo, actsof God, acts (including delay or failure to act) of any governmental authority (de jure or defacto) or any other contingency or delay or failure or cause beyond SELLER's control. If, dueto any such occurrence, SELLER is unable to supply total demands for any goods specified,SELLER may, but shall not be obligated to, allocate production, inventory and deliveries (in anymanner fair and reasonable to the extent that goods are not special or unique) and will notify Buyerreasonably that there will be delay or nondelivery.
4. TAXES. All prices are exclusive of any applicable foreign or U.S.A. federal, state or localsales, use, excise or other taxes, which SELLER may be required to pay or collect, under anyexisting or future law, upon or with respect to the sale, delivery, storage, processing, use orconsumption of any of the products covered hereby, which shall be for the account of Buyer,who shall promptly pay the amount thereof to SELLER upon demand.
5. PAYMENT TERMS AND SECURITY INTEREST. Unless otherwise agreed in advance inwriting by SELLER, payment terms are 2% 30 days, net 45 days. All payments not made withinsuch time may be subject to a carrying charge of one percent per month on the unpaid balanceor the highest rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is the lesser. Until the entire amountdue hereunder is paid, SELLER reserves a security interest in all products sold, with all rights,privileges and remedies of a selling secured party in the jurisdiction to which the goods may beshipped or within which they may be kept at any time. In pursuance thereof, Buyer agrees totimely execute any documents which SELLER may request from time to time in order to givenotice of, perfect or otherwise give effect to the existence of said security interest.
6. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. If Seller has any reasonable doubt at any time as toBuyer’s financial condition and ability to perform, Seller, at its option, may (a) decline to makefurther shipments other than on a cash in advance basis or upon Buyer providing other securitysatisfactory to Seller, or (b) terminate this agreement.
7. RECEIVING AND INSPECTION. Any claim by Buyer based upon or relating to anyclaimed defect in the products ascertainable upon visual inspection thereof, including withoutlimitation any claim relating to size, type, quantity or shipping damage and the like, must be pre-sented to SELLER or its representative within fifteen (15) days following the date of receipt of theproduct by Buyer. Buyer's receipt of any product delivered hereunder shall be an unqualifiedacceptance, and a waiver by Buyer of any and all such claims with respect to such productunless Buyer gives SELLER notice of claim within fifteen (15) days after such receipt. Unlessotherwise agreed in advance in writing by SELLER, variations in the products as to composition,dimensions, quantity and the like shall be permissible and not cause for Buyer's rejection orrevocation if within prevailing industry (United States of America) standards. Buyer assumesall risk and liability for results.
8. TOOLING. Buyer will indemnify, defend and hold SELLER harmless from and against anyliability, damage, loss or expense arising from the use or handling of any tooling supplied ordesigned by Buyer from which products are to be cast or manufactured by SELLER.
9. PATENT INDEMNITY. SELLER agrees to protect, indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer,its successors, assigns, customers and users of its products against any liability, loss, damage orexpense whatsoever resulting from any infringement of any United States Letters Patent by anything, number, material, design, composition, or processing of SELLER's origin or practice
supplied by SELLER. With respect to any thing, number, material or design, composition, orprocessing, specified by Buyer and not of SELLER's origin or practice, BUYER agrees to saveSELLER harmless from any liability, loss damage or expense whatsoever resulting from anyinfringement of any United States Letters Patent arising out of SELLER's making, using or sellingthe same for or to BUYER in fulfillment of its orders or contracts. SELLER and BUYERseverally agree to notify the other in writing promptly of any charge of infringement made andof any suit brought in respect to such device or composition and to assume or tender to the otherthe full control of the defense or settlement of such suit in accordance herewith.
10. WARRANTY. Seller warrants only to Buyer that products furnished of Seller’s ownmanufacture will conform to prevailing (United States of America) industry standards as toquality, inspections, composition, quantity and type, and will be free from defects in workmanshipand materials for a period of one year from the date of receipt by Buyer of the products. Thiswarranty will not apply to damage resulting from normal wear, improper installation, misuse orneglect. Weight figures shown in Seller’s catalogue and price sheets, and documents of sale areapproximate only. Product is sold on a per unit basis not on a weight basis. Seller does notwarrant any aspect of product representation, installation, modifications or manufacturingcarried out by parties other than Seller and Buyer hereby indemnifies Seller for any loss, costor expense to which Seller may be exposed as a result of any such activities by Buyer or Buyer’scustomers. Seller’s sole obligation for failure to comply with this warranty will be, at itselection, to repair or replace the defective product where Buyer notifies Seller and such productis made available to Seller for inspection F.O.B. Seller’s facility or point of manufacture withinthe one year warranty period. Except to the extent that (1) descriptions of size, quality and type,which may appear on Seller invoices and other documents, and (2) statements of conformity ofproducts with specification of certain industry, government, or professional organizationsstandards, which may appear as product information disclosures in Seller’s literature anddocuments, may from time to time be construed to be express warranties, THIS WARRANTYIS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Under no circumstances will Seller’s liability in theaggregate to Buyer under any legal theory, including without limitation, breach of contract orwarranty, or commission of any tort, including negligence and strict liability, or claims forindemnification, exceed the invoice price for the affected product. Buyer must commence anyaction at law or in equity against Seller within one year after the product is delivered to Buyer.Buyer will not have any recourse against Seller for any loss which reasonably could beprevented by cover or otherwise. Exceptions to Seller’s warranty and limitation of liabilityprovisions or waivers of the same granted by Seller will not constitute a precedent, default orwaiver of Seller’s rights to enforce such provisions in whole or in part in the future. SELLERWILL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, WHETHERANY CLAIM OR POTENTIAL CLAIM IS BASED UPON THEORIES OF CONTRACT,NEGLIGENCE, OR TORT AND INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, SELLER WILLHAVE NO LIABILITY FOR SHIPPING CHARGES, LABOR, INSTALLATION, COSTS ORANY OTHER LOSSES OR EXPENSES RELATED TO OR ASSOCIATED WITH THEINSPECTION, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE WARRANTED PRODUCTS.
12. DEFAULT. Buyer will be in default if (a) Buyer fails to pay Seller any amount when dueunder this agreement, (b) Buyer otherwise fails for a period of five days after receiving writtennotice from Seller to fulfill or perform any provisions of this agreement, (c) Buyer becomesinsolvent or bankrupt, or a petition is filed voluntarily or involuntarily and not dismissed within30 days of filing, or (d) Buyer makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or areceiver is appointed, or a substantial part of Buyer’s assets are attached or seized under legalprocess and not released within 30 days thereafter.
Upon buyer’s default, Seller may, at its option, without prejudice to any of its other rights andremedies, and without demand for payments past due, (a) make shipments subject to receipt ofcash in advance, (b) terminate this agreement and declare immediately due and payable theobligations of Buyer for goods previously shipped, notwithstanding any other provision in theseterms and conditions, (c) demand reclamation, or (d) suspend any further deliveries until thedefault is corrected, without releasing Buyer from its obligations under this agreement. In anyevent, Buyer will remain liable for all loss and damage sustained by Seller because of Buyer’sdefault.
13. OTHER. (a) SELLER accepts no responsibility to BUYER or to any person claiming by orthrough BUYER, for compliance with any statute, governmental rule or regulation madeapplicable to this contract by reason of BUYER's intended use of the products unless SELLERhas received from BUYER prior timely written notification of such statute, rule or regulationand has accepted the same by a separate writing signed by an officer of SELLER.
(b) SELLER's forbearance or failure to enforce any of these conditions as set forth herein or toexercise any right accruing from any default of BUYER shall not affect, impair or waiveSELLER's right if such default continues or if any subsequent default of BUYER occurs.
(c) The provisions herein constitute the entire agreement between BUYER and SELLER and noterms or conditions other than those stated herein and no agreement or understanding oral orwritten in any way purporting to modify these conditions shall be binding on SELLER unlesshereafter made in writing and signed by an officer of SELLER. All orders are subject toacceptance at SELLER's offices. This agreement shall be construed in accordance with thelaws of Tennessee and any disputes arising under these terms and conditions, and the orders towhich they pertain, shall be brought exclusively in Shelby County, Tennessee.
(d) The provisions of this agreement shall be considered severable. In the event that any of theprovisions, or portions or applications thereof, of this agreement are held to be unenforceable orinvalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, all remaining portions shall remain in full forceand effect in accordance with the spirit of this agreement.
(e) The rights and obligations of BUYER and SELLER hereunder shall not be assigned to anythird party without the prior written consent of the other party.
(f) ACCEPTANCE OF THE PRODUCTS SOLD HEREUNDER SHALL CONSTITUTEASSENT TO THESE CONDITIONS AND SELLER HEREBY OBJECTS TO AND REJECTSANY AND ALL ADDITIONAL OR DIFFERENT TERMS PROPOSED BY BUYER,WHETHER CONTAINED IN BUYER'S PURCHASING OR SHIPPING RELEASE FORMSOR ELSEWHERE. ALL PROPOSALS, NEGOTIATIONS, AND REPRESENTATIONS, IFANY, MADE PRIOR AND WITH REFERENCE HERETO ARE MERGED HEREIN, ANDANY PROPOSED ADDITIONS, MODIFICATIONS, DELETIONS OR CHANGES NOT INSEPARATE WRITINGS SIGNED BY AN OFFICER OF SELLER ARE REJECTEDWITHOUT FURTHER ACTION BY SELLER.
Customers acknowledge that the above terms and conditions of sale shall pertain to each and every order placed with Mueller Industries, Inc.
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RESIDENTIAL COPPER PLUMBING PRODUCTS
WHAT THE WARRANTY TERMS MEAN
In this warranty, “Manufacturer” refers to Mueller Industries, Inc. or its subsidiaries, which manufactures the Product, and any personor company that assumes its obligation under this warranty. “Homeowner” means the owner of the residential building in the UnitedStates in which the Product has been installed and also means any succeeding owner during the original warranty term. “Product”means the copper water tube and/or copper or brass fittings manufactured by the Manufacturer for the residential building market inthe United States. Manufacturer warrants only Products it has manufactured and does not warrant Products of any other company.
DATE THE WARRANTY BEGINS
The warranty begins on the date of the new home purchase, or in the case of home additions or renovations, on the date the installation is completed. The warranty is transferable to succeeding Homeowners for the remainder of the original warranty term, inwhich case the date the warranty begins shall continue without change.
WHAT IS COVERED
The Manufacturer warrants to the Homeowner for a period of 50 years from the date the warranty begins that its properly installedProduct will be free of failure as a result of defects in material or workmanship in manufacturing the Product.
WHAT THE MANUFACTURER WILL DO FOR YOU
As long as (1) such a failure occurs within 50 years from the date the warranty begins and (2) the Homeowner promptly notifies theManufacturer of the Product of that failure by contacting it through its 800 phone number listed below, the Manufacturer will correctthat failure by repairing or replacing the Product within a reasonable time, without charge. This warranty is limited to the cost ofrepairing or replacing the Product, including installation.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED: DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL AND OTHER DAMAGES
The Manufacturer does NOT warrant against failure:1. of any product, parts or systems that it has not manufactured;2. if the Product is used for purposes other than residential plumbing applications;3. caused by, contributed in whole or in part by or resulting from any of the following;
(a) improper installation;(b) abuse, such as, without limitation, vandalism;(c) natural disasters, such as, without limitation, flooding, windstorm and lightning;(c) attachments or modifications to the Product that the Manufacturer did not authorize;(e) external causes, where external, physical or chemical qualities produce damage to the Product, such as without
limitation, aggressive water or an unsuitable or hostile environment; or(f) any other cause beyond the Manufacturer’s control.
The Manufacturer shall NOT be liable under any circumstances for any other direct or any indirect, incidental or consequential damages of any kind.
THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY FOR THE PRODUCT PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, AND IS AND SHALL BE INLIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN IMPLIED WARRANTYOF MERCHANTABILITY, AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. NONE OF THEMANUFACTURER’S EMPLOYEES, AND NO OTHER PERSON OR BUSINESS, IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY ONTHE MANUFACTURER’S BEHALF COVERING THE PRODUCT.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TOSTATE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THEABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.