Watts WaterPEX Installation Manuallines

Watts WaterPEX
Making WaterPEX
Product Overview
The CinchClamp should be installed in accor-
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dance to local plumbing code and practices.
In addition to these standards, the following
should be considered:
Tools:
Use an approved tool such as Watts
CinchTool or equivalent (must be ratchet-
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ing-type tool meeting ASTM 2098 specifi-
cations). Failure to use this type of tool will
result in an improper fit. Use of other tools,
such as pliers, will result in an improper fit
and possible leaks.
Warning!
• I f connections must be made in tempera-
tures below 30°F, caution must be taken
to allow the WaterPEX to form a proper
seal against the barb. Apply the connec-
tion slowly to ensure the PEX material
conforms to the barb.
• W hen the CinchTool's jaws are closed, the
gap between the jaws must be less than
⁄ ". Any gap greater than
1
16
tool wear. Discard the tool and replace it
immediately. Use of an out-of-spec tool
will cause leaks.
• N ever use a CinchTool
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CinchClamp . Damage to the tool's cali-
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bration may result. Use a pair of pliers or
vice grips.
Installation Guidelines
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Connections with CinchClamps™ & Close Ear CinchClamp
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The Connection
Make sure the WaterPEX
square end. Use a WaterPEX
to ensure the WaterPEX
while cutting.
For CE™ CinchClamps:
WaterPEX connections made with Close
Ear (CE) CinchClamps are a snap. Place the
Close Ear CinchClamp over the end of the
pipe. It stays where you put it! Follow steps
1 through 4 and allow the same
between the shoulder of the fitting and the
CinchClamp.
Step 1:
Slide the CinchClamp
WaterPEX
to be inserted.
Step 2:
Insert the fitting into the tube end making
sure the tube is fully sealed over the fit-
ting. Allow for
⁄ " is a sign of
1
16 CinchClamp™ and the fitting.
Warning: Never use CinchClamps
PEX fittings made from copper. Leaks
may result. Use only ASTM brass or poly-
sulfone crimp insert fittings.
to remove a
Step 3:
Position the open jaws of the CinchTool
over the tab of the CinchClamp
press the handles of the CinchTool together.
The ratcheting mechanism of the CinchTool
will not allow for an improper connection.
The CinchTool
when the connection is complete.
Step 4:
Verify the connection is secure by visually
checking the CinchTab
shaped as shown in Step 4.
has a clean,
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Tube Cutter
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does not deform
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⁄ " gap
1
8
over the end of the
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. Allow enough room for the fitting
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⁄ " of clearance between the
1
8
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and com-
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will automatically release
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. The tab should be
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Step 1:
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Step 3:
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Step 4: