Series LF45
Lead Free* Brass Quick-Connect 
Union Elbows
Sizes: 1⁄2", 3⁄4" (15, 20mm)
Watts Series LF45 Quick-Connect elbows are designed and 
manufactured for many years of trouble free service. Series 
LF45 fittings are manufactured from Lead Free* brass and 
incorporate the proven Watts Quick-Connect patented 
(7,354,079 B2) O-ring and Collet design which allows for quick 
and easy connections without the use of installation or disconnection tools. The Lead Free* Brass Quick-Connect Fittings 
features Lead Free* construction to comply with Lead Free* 
installation requirements.
Specifications
Connection shall be made using Watts Series LF45 Brass 
Quick-Connect fittings with Integral Collet and O-ring guide. 
Fitting shall be able to fully rotate under pressure and allow for 
easy disconnect and reuse without tools. Lead Free* QuickConnect Fittings shall comply with state codes and standards, 
where applicable, requiring reduced lead content.
Approvals
ASSE 1061-2006, NSF/ANSI 14, NSF/ANSI 61, 
CSA B137.5, ASTM F877
Ratings
80psi @ 240°F (5.2 bar @ 116°C) 
250psi @ 75°F (17.3 bar @ 24°C)
Drop Ear Elbow – Type 21 CTS X FPT
FITTING SIZE WEIGHT
ABC DEF
in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm lbs. kgs.
LF4521B-10081⁄2 15 17⁄8 48 11⁄16 28 11⁄2 37 11⁄2 379⁄16 15 113⁄16 46 .37 .17 
LF4521B-14123⁄4 20 23⁄16 55 13⁄8 35 111⁄16 43 115⁄16 503⁄4 19 115⁄16 49 .58 .26
Notes
For compliance to ASSE 1061 a pipe insert (provided) must be 
used with each connection when joining PEX pipe.
A collet cover is provided for each CTS connection and is 
intended to prevent accidental disconnection of fitting during 
pull-through installations while the system is unpressurized. To 
disconnect the fitting, manually remove the collet cover and 
depress the collet.
For Residential and Commercial Applications
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LF4517B
LF4518B
LF4522B LF4522SB
LF4517RB LF4521B
Pipe Insertion
Depth
C
B
A
D
E
F
Watts product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference only. For precise measurements, 
please contact Watts Technical Service. Watts reserves the right to change or modify product design, construction, specifications, or materials without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make such changes and modifications on Watts products previously or subsequently sold.