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Uponor WIPEX
Introduction
uponor's WiPeX™ fittings are
manufactured from a dezincification-
resistant alloy, DZR brass, and are
specifically designed for connecting
3" uponor AquaPeX® tubing.
the unique design of the WiPeX
fitting features an eccentric outer
sleeve for easier grip and an even
force when inserting the tubing.
the inner sleeve features a threaded
profile and includes an o-ring to
ensure a secure, tight seal (see
Figure 1). the maximum operating
pressure and temperature for WiPeX
fittings is 87 psi at 203°F.
getting started
Check the contents of this
package. For damaged or missing
contents, please contact your
uponor sales representative or
distributor for assistance.
the Package Includes
• WiPeX Fitting(s)
• O-ring(s)
• bolts, washers and nuts
• WiPeX Fittings instruction Sheet
Figure 1: eccentric Design of the WiPeX Fitting
Fittings Instruction Sheet
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tools and Parts Required
• Plastic tube cutter
• De-burring tool or knife
• WiPeX Sleeve Pliers
• Wrench (size FD 2-19mm)
• low-friction lubrication (moS2)
Installation
beginning installation. if you
have any questions about these
instructions, please contact your
uponor sales representative or
distributor for assistance.
1. Cut the tubing with an appropriate
plastic-pipe cutter. if using another
method for cutting the tubing, be
sure to remove the shavings inside
the tube prior to installing the
fitting to avoid blocking valves.
grip section with
Grip section with inner sleeve
Figure 2: Cut the tubing
inner sleeve
Ribs for gripping
Ribs for gripping the pipe
the pipe
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2. Chamfer the tubing bore with
Important: Read
this instruction sheet
completely before
3. use WiPeX Sleeve Pliers to
W I P E X ™ F I t t I n g s
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a de-burring tool or knife, and
remove any external burrs. this
prevents damage to the o-ring
or dislocation from its groove
during installation.
Figure 3: Chamfer the tubing
dismount the outer sleeve (see
Figure 5).
Figure 4: Dismount the Outer
Sleeve
Figure 5: WiPeX Sleeve Pliers
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Summary of Contents for Uponor WIPEX
- Page 1 Grip section with inner sleeve Figure 2: Cut the tubing Figure 4: Dismount the Outer inner sleeve Sleeve Figure 5: WiPeX Sleeve Pliers Ribs for gripping Ribs for gripping the pipe the pipe Figure 1: eccentric Design of the WiPeX Fitting...
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Page 2: Specifications
Figure 7: mount the Outer Sleeve the following instructions: 8. tighten the WiPeX fitting. • Vent all air from the system and apply one-and-a-half note: tighten slowly by hand times the normal operating pressure.
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