Apollo ApolloPress APL77V10711 Installation, Operation, Maintenance Manual

I893900 REV. F
INSTALLATION
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APOLLOPRESS ball valves are bi-directional and are a quick, convenient way to connect mating tube or pipe. They are
compatible with all standard press tools and jaws. They may be installed in vertical or horizontal pipe runs without regard to
flow direction and without regard to stem orientation. Special considerations must be taken with respect to pipe line
expansions and contractions and the media expansions and contractions within the piping system. Adequate clearance for
the press tools must also be considered when planning an installation.
ball valves contain "LEAK BEFORE PRESS" EPDM sealing elements with SILICONE FREE NSF61
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APOLLOPRESS
lubricant. Please confirm service complies with the ratings listed for the valve. Corrosive service conditions may damage or
cause material failure so review of valve materials is recommended prior to installation.
Preparing the Tube
1.) Cut the desired length of tubing using a tubing
cutter positioned squarely.
2.) De-burr the inside and outside diameter edges of
the tube with a rounded file or de-burring tool. This will
prevent damage to the sealing element during
insertion.
3.) Clean the tube of all dirt, chips, oil, grease or
foreign matter.
Note: Tubing with stamping marks or scratches on
the OD, as shown in figures 1 and 2, may cause
leakage past the valve sealing element and should
be avoided. Use of a fine grade sand cloth or
Scotch-Brite™ pad can remove minor surface
imperfections.
Inserting the Tube
Make sure that the sealing elements are in place and free of dirt, oil, grease or other foreign matter. Insert the tube into the
valve using a twisting motion. Make sure that the tube is fully inserted until it stops.
Warning: Do not lubricate the seal in the valve with petroleum based lubricants as this will cause damage to the EPDM
sealing elements.
Pressing the Valve
1. Place open jaws around valve connection. Make sure the contour of
the jaw set is properly aligned with the seal bead of the valve
connection
2. Actuate press tool. The pressing cycle varies depending on the press
tool. Once a press cycle begins, and the rollers contact the jaw arms,
the tool will lock-on and automatically complete the press cycle.
3. Press the jaw arms to open jaw set. If tool malfunctions, please refer to
specific tool operator's manual.
4. Remove the press tool from the pressed connection.
Caution: Jaw set must be square to the tube and properly aligned with the
contour of the valve. Inspect the press tool to verify it is in good working
condition. Inspect the ring/jaw sets and verify that they are clean and do not
display excessive wear. For battery operated units, verify that the battery has
an adequate charge. See press tool manufacturer's operating instructions.
Warning: To avoid pinch point injury, keep hands and fingers away from jaws.
Avoid sharp edges the may have formed on the valves during the pressing operation.
Inspecting the Connection
1. Inspect the press connection for the following: Misaligned tubes, tubes not fully inserted, check depth marks, loose
connection, incorrect jaw alignment with the fitting.
2. If one or more of these problems are found, then a new section of tubing and a new valve will have to be prepared,
inserted and pressed.
Aalberts integrated piping systems Americas, Inc. Pageland S.C. 29728 Telephone (704) 847-9191 Apollovalves.com
APOLLOPRESS
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE GUIDE
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BALL VALVE
Figure 2 - Roll Stamped Tubing Figure 1 - Tube scratch damage