Apollo ApolloPress APL77V10711 Owner's manual

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I893900 REV. F APOLLOPRESS®BALL VALVE
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE GUIDE
INSTALLATION
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.
APOLLOPRESS® ball valves contain “LEAK BEFORE PRESS” EPDM sealing elements with SILICONE FREE NSF61
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.
Figure 2 - Roll Stamped Tubing
Figure 1 - Tube scratch damage

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3. Test the system for leaks in accordance with normal practice and local codes.
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE REASONS
SOLUTION
Press cycles
produced are
not complete.
Wrong jaw set or press ring for the
tube size or material.
Install correct jaw set.
The jaw set or ring was not square
to the tube.
Redo the joint with new tube and
valve and make sure that the jaw set
or ring is square to the valve.
Jaw contour was not aligned with
the valve contour.
Redo the joint with new tube and
valve and make sure that the jaw set
or ring is square to the valve.
The jaw set or ring has exceeded life
expectations and may have failed.
If cracked, replace old jaw set with a
new jaw set and redo the joint using
a new tube and valve.
Excessively large
or sharp fins
present at press
joint parting line
where jaw or
ring tips come
together.
Copper material build-up on jaws or
rings in the contoured profile area
near jaw or ring tips.
Clean jaw sets or rings in the
contoured area using metal
polishing pads such as Scotch-Brite®.
Refer to the press tool's
maintenance section for proper
instructions
Excessively worn or damaged jaw
sets or rings.
Discard jaws or press ring and
replace with a new jaw set.
Jaws stick to
valve excessively
after completing
joint.
Copper material build-up on jaws or
rings in the contoured profile area
near jaw or ring tips.
Clean jaw sets or rings in the
contoured area using metal
polishing pads such as Scotch-Brite®.
Refer to the press tool's
maintenance section for proper
instructions
OPERATION
The valve handle is marked showing proper rotation direction for “ON” and “OFF” positions. Standard rotation is clockwise for
“OFF” (closed) and counterclockwise for “ON” (open).
MAINTENANCE
Normal stem packing wear can be compensated for by tightening the packing gland nut. The top nut and the lever
may need to be removed for easy access to the packing nut. Tighten the packing nut clockwise in 1/8 turn increments until
observed leakage stops. (Packing wrench part number H371400 is available to ease this operation.) Reinstall the handle
and handle nut after adjustment.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
ApolloPress®Installation and Pressing Instructions
http://cdn.conbraco.com/apollopress/documents/APOLLOPRESS_Installation_Instructions.pdf
ApolloPress® Approved Applications
http://cdn.conbraco.com/apollopress/documents/APOLLOPRESS_Approved_Applications_Sheet.pdf
ApolloPress Jaw Compatibility
http://cdn.conbraco.com/apollopress/documents/APOLLOPRESS_Jaw_Compatability.pdf
ApolloPress FAQ’s
http://cdn.conbraco.com/apollopress/documents/APOLLOPRESS_FAQs.pdf

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FOR NON-LEAD FREE VALVES: It is illegal to use this product in the United States for potable water services (water
intended for human consumption).
FOR LEAD FREE VALVES: This product complies with U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Suitable for potable water
applications intended for human consumption.
Amendment Register
Date
ECN
Revision
Page
Description
Initiator
Reviewed
8/7/18
M17047
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1-2
Updated format, Added potable water warning
DRP
WGH
10/22/21
F
All
Removed Conbraco reference, added tube surface
cautions.
BKG
GDG