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Making Crimp Connections
Cut tube off square (90 )
STEP
1
with a tube cutter.
YOU'LL NEED
Slide the PEX crimp ring over the end
STEP
2
end of the tube. BE SURE the crimp ring
is centered over the PEX barb.
Slide the PEX sleeve over the end of
STEP
2
is inserted fully into the pipe.
STEP
3
crimp tool over the crimp ring or sleeve.
Be sure the tool is held STRAIGHT and
close the jaws completely. CRIMP/
PRESS ONE TIME ONLY! If you do not
the beginning.
YOU'LL NEED
Note: sleeves and crimp rings are to be used
with the appropriate tool.
BE SURE TO CHECK EVERY CRIMP
STEP
4
JOINT! Every crimp joint should be
checked with the GO/NO GO Gauge. If
rotate around the crimped ring, you have
made a proper crimp. If the crimped ring
in the GO Gauge, you must cut the crimp
joint off and make a new connection.
YOU'LL NEED
More about PEX Crimp Connections
hydronic (radiant) heating.
of Stainless Steel.
PEX INSTALLATION GUIDE – 10/11
Tube Cutter
Compression/Crimp Tool
GO/NO GO Gauge
Installation Guide
All of the information you'll need
to plan and install PEX plumbing
in your home.
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Summary of Contents for Sioux Chief POWER PEX F1807
- Page 1 Making Crimp Connections Cut tube off square (90 ) STEP with a tube cutter. YOU’LL NEED Tube Cutter Slide the PEX crimp ring over the end STEP end of the tube. BE SURE the crimp ring is centered over the PEX barb. Slide the PEX sleeve over the end of STEP is inserted fully into the pipe.
- Page 2 Why Plumb with PEX? Easy to Install PEX tube is joined with an easy to install and possibilities due to soldering. when servicing a line, we recommend using valved manifolds wherever they are installed. Your pri mary manifolds should always be valved. Cost Effective When installed using Branchmaster and time.
- Page 3 Planning Manifold Locations Planning Manifold Locations Transitioning from Copper Transitioning from Copper Turn off water service to the entire STEP house. If you have a valve installed that will turn off water to the affected area method uses manifolds in water from the system by opening both one spot only (usually near the hot and cold sides of the lowest...
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Page 4: Manifold Installation
Planning Manifold Locations Manifold Installation Transitioning from CPVC Transitioning from CPVC Manifold Installation Transitioning from Copper One Branch, One Fixture Turn off water service to the entire house. If you have a valve installed that will turn off by opening both the hot and cold sides of the tions, which can cause inadequate water lowest faucet in the house. - Page 5 Planning Manifold Locations Manifold Installation Transitioning from CPVC Why Use Manifolds Why Use Manifolds Running PEX Tubing Transitioning from Copper Running PEX Tubing Extreme Temperatures and Sunlight Save Time and Money you to make longer continuous runs of (water heater, stove pipe, etc.) Also keep and spend less time installing! away from attics, crawl spaces, outside walls, or insulate per plumbing codes.
- Page 6 Planning Manifold Locations Manifold Installation Fastening PEX Tube Transitioning from CPVC Why Use Manifolds Fastening PEX Tube Finishing Tubing Runs Transitioning from Copper Finishing Tubing Runs Running PEX Tubing Support the Fitting Hanger To prevent stress on the crimp joints, always support the tube before and after or a wall).
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