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Zurn PEX Crimp Tools – QCRT2CM, QCRT3CM, QCRTJCM, QCRT4CM
Zurn PEX Crimp Tools – QCRT2CM, QCRT3CM, QCRTJCM, QCRT4CM
Zurn PEX Crimp Tools – QCRT2CM, QCRT3CM, QCRTJCM, QCRT4CM
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Use the crimp tool to install only manufacturer-approved pipe or
tube used with copper crimp rings and brass, copper, or plastic
Use the crimp tool to install only manufacturer-approved pipe or
Use the crimp tool to install only manufacturer-approved pipe or
fittings manufactured to appropriate ASTM standards for poly-
Use the crimp tool to install only
tube used with copper crimp rings and brass, copper, or plastic
tube used with copper crimp rings and brass, copper, or plastic
ethylene and polybutylene pipe installation. Always refer to the
manufacturer-approved pipe or tube
fittings manufactured to appropriate ASTM standards for poly-
fittings manufactured to appropriate ASTM standards for poly-
tube manufacturers' product assembly instructions when
ethylene and polybutylene pipe installation. Always refer to the
ethylene and polybutylene pipe installation. Always refer to the
used with copper crimp rings and
using the crimp tool.
tube manufacturers' product assembly instructions when
tube manufacturers' product assembly instructions when
brass, copper, or plastic fittings
using the crimp tool.
using the crimp tool.
manufactured to appropriate ASTM
To Crimp with Tube, Fitting, and Ring in Place:
standards for PEX and polybutylene
1. Pull back on the moving handle and open the jaws full.
To Crimp with Tube, Fitting, and Ring in Place:
To Crimp with Tube, Fitting, and Ring in Place:
The crimp tool does not work like pliers. Do not force the
pipe installation.
1. Pull back on the moving handle and open the jaws full.
1. Pull back on the moving handle and open the jaws full.
handles apart.
The crimp tool does not work like pliers. Do not force the
The crimp tool does not work like pliers. Do not force the
Always refer to the tube
handles apart.
handles apart.
2. Position jaws squarely around the ring.
manufacturers' product
2. Position jaws squarely around the ring.
2. Position jaws squarely around the ring.
assembly instructions when
3. Gently open the handles to close jaws on the ring.
using the crimp tool.
3. Gently open the handles to close jaws on the ring.
3. Gently open the handles to close jaws on the ring.
4. Squeeze handles together to complete the crimp.
One crimp per ring only!
4. Squeeze handles together to complete the crimp.
4. Squeeze handles together to complete the crimp.
One crimp per ring only!
One crimp per ring only!
5. Pull back on moving handle to release jaws from
the crimped ring.
5. Pull back on moving handle to release jaws from
5. Pull back on moving handle to release jaws from
the crimped ring.
the crimped ring.
Using the Zurn PEX
Crimp Gauge Properly:
Using the Zurn PEX Crimp Gauge Properly: Crimp Gauge Instructions
Crimp Gauge Instructions
Using the Zurn PEX Crimp Gauge Properly: Crimp Gauge Instructions
Using the Zurn PEX Crimp Gauge Properly: Crimp Gauge Instructions
Clearance Circle
Clearance Circle
Clearance Circle
Clearance Circle
(Non-Gauging Area)
(Non-Gauging Area)
(Non-Gauging Area)
GO
GO
GO
3/8
GO
GO
GO
3/4
3/8
NO
NO
3/8
3/4
3/4
GO
GO
NO
NO
NO
NO
GO
GO
GO
GO
GAUGE
GAUGE
1. The flat portion of the opening is the
1. The flat portion of the opening is
gauging area.
1. The flat portion of the opening is the
1. The flat portion of the opening is the
the gauging area.
gauging area.
gauging area.
2. The "Go" opening should go freely across
2. The "Go" opening should go freely
a crimped ring anywhere on its diameter
2. The "Go" opening should go freely across
2. The "Go" opening should go freely across
across a crimped ring anywhere
with the possible exception of the upset
a crimped ring anywhere on its diameter
a crimped ring anywhere on its diameter
on its diameter with the possible
area of the ring surface caused by the
with the possible exception of the upset
with the possible exception of the upset
tool jaws closing. Do not force the gauge
exception of the upset area of the
area of the ring surface caused by the
area of the ring surface caused by the
across the ring.
ring surface caused by the tool jaws
tool jaws closing. Do not force the gauge
tool jaws closing. Do not force the gauge
across the ring.
across the ring.
closing. Do not force the gauge
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across the ring.
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ZURN PEX PLUMBING AND RADIANT HEATING SYSTEMS 1801 PITTSBURGH AVENUE, ERIE, PA, U.S.A. 16502 PHONE: 800/872-7277 FAX: 800/209-2148 www.zurn.com
IN CANADA: ZURN INDUSTRIES LIMITED 3544 NASHUA DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4V 1L2 PHONE: 905/405-8272 FAX: 905/405-1292
IN CANADA: ZURN INDUSTRIES LIMITED 3544 NASHUA DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4V 1L2 PHONE: 905/405-8272 FAX: 905/405-1292
To Crimp with Tube,
Fitting, and Ring in Place:
1. Pull back on the moving handle and
2. Position jaws squarely around
3. Gently open the handles to close
4. Squeeze handles together to
5. Pull back on moving handle to
6. Measure the crimped ring with
Crimp Tight Enough – GO
Correct
Crimp Tight Enough – GO
Flat
Gauging
3/8
Surfaces
Flat
Flat
Gauging
Gauging
1/2
3/8
3/8
Surfaces
Surfaces
1/2
1/2
GAUGE
3. The "No Go" opening should not go across
3. The "No Go" opening should not go
a crimped ring anywhere.
3. The "No Go" opening should not go across
3. The "No Go" opening should not go across
a crimped ring anywhere.
a crimped ring anywhere.
4. The gauge should always be pushed
4. The gauge should always be
across the crimped ring from the side.
4. The gauge should always be pushed
4. The gauge should always be pushed
Do not slide the gauge along the tube
across the crimped ring from the side.
across the crimped ring from the side.
up to the crimped ring.
Do not slide the gauge along the tube
Do not slide the gauge along the tube
up to the crimped ring.
up to the crimped ring.
QCRT2CM, QCRT3CM, QCRTJCM, QCRT4CM
6. Measure the crimped ring with Zurn "Go-No Go" gage. See table
below. Do not measure bumps on ring where jaws meet. If "Go"
6. Measure the crimped ring with Zurn "Go-No Go" gage. See table
6. Measure the crimped ring with Zurn "Go-No Go" gage. See table
on gage does not fit, or if "No Go" does fit, then cut out connec-
below. Do not measure bumps on ring where jaws meet. If "Go"
below. Do not measure bumps on ring where jaws meet. If "Go"
tion, replace fitting and ring, adjust and calibrate the tool, and
on gage does not fit, or if "No Go" does fit, then cut out connec-
on gage does not fit, or if "No Go" does fit, then cut out connec-
recrimp.
tion, replace fitting and ring, adjust and calibrate the tool, and
tion, replace fitting and ring, adjust and calibrate the tool, and
recrimp.
recrimp.
The following dimensions are the ASTM maximum and minimum
crimped ring diameters for polyethylene (PEX) and polybutylene
The following dimensions are the ASTM maximum and minimum
The following dimensions are the ASTM maximum and minimum
Zurn PEX Crimp Tools – QCRT2CM, QCRT3CM, QCRTJCM, QCRT4
(PB) pipe installations.
open the jaws full. The crimp tool
crimped ring diameters for polyethylene (PEX) and polybutylene
crimped ring diameters for polyethylene (PEX) and polybutylene
does not work like pliers. Do not
(PB) pipe installations.
(PB) pipe installations.
force the handles apart.
Std. Tube Size >
Operating Instructions
Std. Tube Size >
Std. Tube Size >
Use the crimp tool to install only manufacturer-approved pipe or
Min. Diameter
tube used with copper crimp rings and brass, copper, or plastic
Max. Diameter
Min. Diameter
the ring.
Min. Diameter
fittings manufactured to appropriate ASTM standards for poly-
ethylene and polybutylene pipe installation. Always refer to the
Max. Diameter
Max. Diameter
tube manufacturers' product assembly instructions when
Variation in ring diameter (out-of-round) should not exceed 0.006".
using the crimp tool.
jaws on the ring.
Variation in ring diameter (out-of-round) should not exceed 0.006".
Variation in ring diameter (out-of-round) should not exceed 0.006".
To Crimp with Tube, Fitting, and Ring in Place:
1. Pull back on the moving handle and open the jaws full.
The crimp tool does not work like pliers. Do not force the
complete the crimp. One crimp per
handles apart.
ring only!
2. Position jaws squarely around the ring.
3. Gently open the handles to close jaws on the ring.
4. Squeeze handles together to complete the crimp.
release jaws from the crimped ring.
One crimp per ring only!
5. Pull back on moving handle to release jaws from
the crimped ring.
Zurn "Go-No Go" gage. See table
Using the Zurn PEX Crimp Gauge Properly: Crimp Gauge Instructions
Clearance Circle
Correct
(Non-Gauging Area)
Correct
Correct
GO
GO
Crimp Tight Enough – GO
Crimp Tight Enough – GO
3/8
3/4
NO
NO
GO
GO
GO
GO
GAUGE
GO
GO
GO
GO
3/4
1/2
1. The flat portion of the opening is the
gauging area.
NO
NO
3/4
3/4
1/2
1/2
GO
GO
2. The "Go" opening should go freely across
NO
NO
NO
NO
a crimped ring anywhere on its diameter
GO
GO
GO
GAUGE
GO
with the possible exception of the upset
Crimped
GAUGE
GAUGE
area of the ring surface caused by the
Ring
tool jaws closing. Do not force the gauge
Crimped
Crimped
Ring
Ring
across the ring.
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across a crimped ring anywhere.
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pushed across the crimped ring
from the side. Do not slide the
gauge along the tube up to the
crimped ring.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Zurn PEX Crimp Tools
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
below. Do not measure bumps on
ring where jaws meet. If "Go" on
gage does not fit, or if "No Go"
does fit, then cut out connection,
replace fitting and ring, adjust and
calibrate the tool, and recrimp.
3/8"
1/2"
The following dimensions are the
3/8"
1/2"
3/8"
1/2"
0.580"
0.700"
ASTM maximum and minimum
0.595"
0.580"
0.715"
0.700"
0.580"
0.700"
crimped ring diameters for PEX and
0.595"
0.715"
0.595"
0.715"
polybutylene (PB) pipe installations.
Std. Tube Size >
Min. Diameter
Max. Diameter
Variation in ring diameter (out-of-
round) should not exceed 0.006".
Correct
Crimp Tight Enough – GO
Correct
Crimp Too Tight – NO GO
Correct
Correct
Correct
GO
Flat
Gauging
Crimp Not Too Tight – NO GO
Crimp Too Tight – NO GO
3/8
Crimp Too Tight – NO GO
3/4
Surfaces
NO
1/2
GO
GO
3/8
GO
GO
3/4
3. The "No Go" opening should not go across
a crimped ring anywhere.
3/8
3/8
NO
3/4
GO
4. The gauge should always be pushed
NO
NO
across the crimped ring from the side.
GO
GO
Do not slide the gauge along the tube
up to the crimped ring.
Note: Fitting and tube are not shown in
Note: Fitting and tube are not shown
illustrations for clarity. The Zurn PEX
Note: Fitting and tube are not shown in
Note: Fitting and tube are not shown in
in illustrations for clarity. The Zurn PEX
Crimp Gauge is to be used only on
illustrations for clarity. The Zurn PEX
illustrations for clarity. The Zurn PEX
Crimp Gauge is to be used only on
crimp rings that have been crimped
Crimp Gauge is to be used only on
Crimp Gauge is to be used only on
crimp rings that have been crimped
onto tube and fittings.
crimp rings that have been crimped
crimp rings that have been crimped
onto tube and fittings.
onto tube and fittings.
onto tube and fittings.
Form No. ZPM04140, Rev. 6/07
Operating Instructi
5/8"
3/4"
6. Measure the crimped ring with Zurn "Go-No Go" gage. Se
below. Do not measure bumps on ring where jaws meet. I
5/8"
3/4"
5/8"
3/4"
0.815"
0.945"
on gage does not fit, or if "No Go" does fit, then cut out con
tion, replace fitting and ring, adjust and calibrate the tool,
0.830"
0.815"
0.960"
0.945"
0.815"
0.945"
recrimp.
0.830"
0.960"
0.830"
0.960"
The following dimensions are the ASTM maximum and min
crimped ring diameters for polyethylene (PEX) and polybut
(PB) pipe installations.
3/8"
1/2"
5/8"
3/4"
Std. Tube Size >
3/8"
1/2"
Min. Diameter
0.580"
0.700"
0.580"
0.700"
0.815"
0.945"
Max. Diameter
0.595"
0.715"
0.595"
0.715"
0.830"
0.960"
Variation in ring diameter (out-of-round) should not exceed 0
Crimp Too Tight – NO GO
GO
GO
3/8
1/2
NO
NO
GO
GO
GAUGE
GO
Crimped
Ring
GO
GO
1/2
Note: Fitting and tube are not shown
illustrations for clarity. The Zurn
NO
3/4
1/2
1/2
GO
Crimp Gauge is to be used only
NO
NO
crimp rings that have been crim
GAUGE
GO
GO
onto tube and fittings.
Crimped
GAUGE
GAUGE
Ring
Crimped
Crimped
Ring
Ring
Form No. ZPM04140, Rev. 6/07
Form No. ZPM04140, Rev. 6/07
5/8"
3
0.815"
0.
0.830"
0.
Correct
GO
3/4
1/2
NO
GO
GAUGE
Crimped
Ring
Form No. ZPM04140, R
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- Page 1 3. The “No Go” opening should not go illustrations for clarity. The Zurn PEX a crimped ring anywhere. ZURN PEX PLUMBING AND RADIANT HEATING SYSTEMS 1801 PITTSBURGH AVENUE, ERIE, PA, U.S.A. 16502 PHONE: 800/872-7277 FAX: 800/209-2148 www.zurn.com gauging area. Note: Fitting and tube are not shown in Note: Fitting and tube are not shown in 3.
- Page 2 Lubricate all moving parts frequently with light oil. ZURN PEX PLUMBING AND RADIANT HEATING SYSTEMS 1801 PITTSBURGH AVENUE, ERIE, PA, U.S.A. 16502 PHONE: 800/872-7277 FAX IN CANADA: ZURN INDUSTRIES LIMITED 3544 NASHUA DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4V 1L2 PHONE: 905/405-8272 FAX: 905/405-129 ZURN PEX PLUMBING AND RADIANT HEATING SYSTEMS 1801 PITTSBURGH AVENUE, ERIE, PA, U.S.A.
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