MasterForce 69MF1096 Manual

69MF1096
PEX Quick Pinch Clamp Tool
How to use:
1. Cut PEX tubing square ,
leaving a clean, even edge .
Remove any burrs.
4. Pressure test the PEX tubing
and inspect before burying or
normal use. If there are any
signs of leaks, repeat the total
procedure .
For use with Apollo®, Watts® ,
Murray® , and Oetiker® PEX cinch
clamps. Do not use with Zurn®
Quickc/ampTM
PEX
crimp rings.
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2. Slip PEX cinch clamp over
tubing and insert fitting. Place
cinch clamp 1/8" below edge
of tubing.
3. Place PEX cinch clamp nub
between tool jaws and ratchet
the clarnp until the PEX Cinch
Clamp Tool auto-releases.
This action will assure that
the PEX cinch clam p is fully
PEX Qu ick Pinch Clamp Tool Calibration
After repeated use of the Pinch Clamp Tool , it may require calibration.
A Calibration Gauge and Bar are included with the tool. Note: Tool is
precalibrated for 10,000 uses. Please test crimp before re
ca
lib ra tin'g.
How to calibrate:
1. Insert the Calibration Bar into the
tool as shown. Ratchet the Pinch
Tool to the closed position and
hold. Use the Calibration Tool to
gauge the jaw gap. Ideally, the jaw
gap should be between 0.8 mm
and 1.2 mm . If the 1.2 mm side of
the gauge slides into the gap, then
the jaw SpaCE} is too large. If the
0.8 mm side of the gauge cannnot
slide into the gap, then the jaw
space is too narrow.
2. To adjust the jaw gap, turn the
Pinch Tool an its side and locate
the locking screw positioned
on the handle. Use a standard
screwdriver to loosen the locking
screw. Locate the adjustment
screw. Turn the adjustment screw
right or left as needed to change
the size of the jaw gap. When
adjustment is complete, tighten the
locking screw.
69MF1096-1_05/08/12