Inserting The Tube Into The Fitting; Using Pureflow™ Compact Jaw Sets; Preparing The Tube - RIDGID Compact 100-B Operator's Manual

Compact 100-B Pressing Tool

Inserting the Tube Into the Fitting

Never lubricate the fitting seal in the Pro-
CAUTION
Press ® fitting with anything other than soapy water. Oil
lubricant, dirt or debris may damage the seal. An improp-
er seal can lead to extensive property damage.
1. Check the fitting to make sure the fitting seal is in
place, clean and free of oil or grease (Figure 5).
Figure 5 – Checking the Seal
2. Insert the tube into the fitting using a twisting motion.
Make sure that the tube is fully inserted to the fitting
stop or shoulder (Figure 6).
Figure 6 – Inserting the Tube to Proper Depth
ProPress ® System For Copper Tubing:
Tube Size
(inches) (inches)
1 /
2
3 /
4
1
3. Mark the tube with a permanent marker to indicate
proper depth (Figure 7). Refer to the Insertion Depth
Table above for correct depth.
CAUTION Tubing that is difficult to insert may have
burrs or could be out-of round. Burrs must be removed
and tubing end should not be damaged. Make sure fitting
is inserted to proper depth. Failure to do so may result in
an improper seal.
8
Insertion Depth
(mm)
13 / 21
16
15 / 24
16
15 / 24
16
Figure 7 – Marking the Tubing
Using PureFlow™ Compact Jaw Sets
for 3 / " – 1" Viega PureFlow™ System on
8
Pexcel™, Pextron™ or FostaPex™ PEX
Tubing
The following instructions for using Pure-
CAUTION
Flow™ Compact Jaw Sets are only general guidelines.
Viega (the fitting manufacturer) provides instructions for
pressing PureFlow™ system fittings. The Viega instructions
should be followed in the event of conflicting instructions.
Contact a Viega PureFlow™ fitting distributor for a copy of
the latest recommended installation instructions.

Preparing The Tube

1. If necessary, cut the desired length of tubing using a
PEX tubing cutter or other appropriate cutting method
being sure to cut the tube square to the tube centerline.
2. For FostaPex™ tube only, use end preparation tool to
remove outer PEX and aluminum tube layer to allow
insertion into the stainless steel press sleeve (Figure
8). Hold tube firmly and rotate end prep tool clockwise
until no resistance is felt and tool spins freely.
Figure 8 – Removing Outer Layers From FostaPex™ Tube
3. Clean the tube end of all dirt, oil and grease.
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