entegris PrimeLock User manual

PrimeLock®
Fitting Handheld
Insertion Tool
Insert installation instructions for 1⁄4",
3⁄8", 1⁄2", 3⁄4", 1", 11⁄4", 1 1⁄2", and 40 mm sizes
CAUTION: Dirty and scratched mandrels can
damage and contaminate the fitting. Likewise,
contamination on the clamp surface may cause
tube slippage during installation. Clean mandrels
and clamps frequently to prevent damage and
assure proper installation.
• Clean rubber-lined clamps with IPA wipe.
• Soak metal clamps in IPA for a minimum of 12
hours, and scrub clean with a sti, nylon brush.
• Clean mandrels with IPA wipe and inspect
regularly for nicks and scratches; replace if
nicked or scratched.
INSTRUCTIONS
—
For ⁄" to 1⁄" PrimeLock®Fittings
NOTE: Verify the mandrel is fully retracted by rotating
the handle counterclockwise until it stops.
Verify the correct size mandrel and clamp inserts are
installed for the desired tube size. Refer to PrimeLock
Accessories on www.entegris.com.
NOTE: The mandrel is removed by pulling the retaining
pin and sliding it o the tool.
1. Slide the insert onto the mandrel as shown.
2. Verify the insert has been properly placed onto
the mandrel. The installation indication lines on the
insert are closest to the shoulder of the mandrel.
Must be free of nicks and scratches
Correct installation of insert.
Installation
indication lines
Incorrect installation of insert.
Installation
indication lines
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3. Insert the cut end of the tubing through the
PrimeLock nut.
4. Place the tubing assembly into the clamp.
5. Slide the tube onto the mandrel until it stops.
6. Clamp the tube in place.
7. If the tubing is not held firmly, clean the tubing and
clamp with an IPA wipe.
8. For 1⁄" and 1⁄" sizes, there is a second, auto-
mated method for driving the insert into the tube.
Refer to step 8b for the automated method.
8a. For ⁄" to 1" sizes, rotate the handle clockwise,
driving the insert into the tube until the tube
contacts the mandrel shoulder.
8b. Automated insert installation method for 1⁄"
or 1⁄" sizes.
i. Slide quick couple back and remove handle
from the hand tool.
ii. Attach a variable speed drill with minimum
torque level of 25 in•lb to the hand tool.
Mandrel shoulder
Hand tool
Quick couple
Handle
Hand tool
Drill

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iii. Slowly depress the drill trigger clockwise,
driving the insert into the tube until the
tube contacts the mandrel shoulder.
iv. Reverse the drill’s direction and slowly
depress the drill trigger counterclockwise
until the mandrel is free from the tube
assembly. Unclamp the tube.
9. For ⁄" to 1⁄" sizes, rotate the handle in a
counterclockwise direction until the mandrel is
free from the tube assembly. Unclamp the tube.
10. Verify the insert has been properly installed
into the end of the tube. The insert has molded
indication lines for gauging proper installation
in the tube. For correct installation, the tubing
will cover all or at least a portion of the indication
lines. The insert does not need to be pushed
fully into the tube.
FOR 1⁄4" INSTALLATION ONLY
—
NOTE: Verify the mandrel is fully retracted by rotating
the handle counterclockwise until it stops.
Verify the correct size mandrel and clamp inserts are
installed for the desired tube size. Refer to PrimeLock
Accessories on www.entegris.com.
NOTE: The mandrel is removed by pulling the retaining
pin and sliding it o the tool.
1. Slide the insert onto the mandrel as shown.
2. The ⁄" insert does not have installation indication
lines and can be installed in either direction.
3. Insert the cut end of the tubing through the
PrimeLock nut.
4. Place the tubing assembly into the clamp.
Installation
indication lines
Correct installation of insert.
Correct installation of insert.
Installation
indication lines
Incorrect installation of insert.
Installation
indication lines
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5. Slide the tube onto the mandrel until it stops.
6. Clamp the tube in place.
7. If the tubing is not held firmly, clean the tubing and
clamp with an IPA wipe.
8. Rotate the handle clockwise, driving the insert
into the tube until the tube contacts the mandrel
shoulder.
CAUTION: Failure to follow ⁄" insert instructions
may result in the insert remaining on the mandrel
after installation.
9. For ⁄" insert installation, there are two methods to
properly eject the mandrel from the tube assembly.
See steps 9a or 9b and 9c.
9a. Hold the ejection collar while rotating the
handle in a counterclockwise direction until
the mandrel is free from the tube assembly.
OR
9b. Unclamp the tube, and then rotate the handle
in a counterclockwise direction.
9c. Push the ejection collar forward until the tube
assembly is ejected from the mandrel.
Mandrel shoulder
Ejection
collar
Ejection
collar

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10. For ⁄" insert installation, the insert must be
pressed entirely into the tube, at a minimum
flush with the end of the tube or until the tube
contacts the mandrel shoulder.
Correct installation of insert.
Correct installation of insert.
Incorrect installation of insert.
COMPLETING THE FITTING CONNECTION FOR ALL SIZES
—
1. Slide the tubing assembly onto the fitting.
2. Start by hand-tightening the nut.
3. Place the PrimeLock wrench over the ribs of
the fitting nut and rotate clockwise. Tighten the
nut until the connection verification ring creates
audible clicks and the leading edge of the nut
travels under the connection verification ring.
NOTE: Do not overtighten to the point where the
nut bottoms out on the fitting body.
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4. If there is excessive background noise, the con-
nec- tion can be verified by looking at the position
of the connection verification ring relative to the
nut.
CAUTION: Do not retighten the fitting while the
fitting assembly is above 30°C (86°F) or in a
pressurized condition.
When reassembling the fitting, tighten the nut
an additional ⁄- to ⁄-turn beyond the initial
tightening position, or until a leak-free seal
is made.
Incorrect tightening of the fitting –
additional tightening required.
Correct tightening of the fitting.
Initial tightening of the fitting–
nut travels underneath
connection verification ring.
Maximum tightening
limit– nut bottoms out
on the fitting body.
Gap
No
gap
Connection
verification ring
PrimeLock
fitting
body
Connection
verification ring
PrimeLock
fitting
body
PrimeLock
nut
PrimeLock
nut

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FITTING DISASSEMBLY
—
Care must be taken when disassembling PrimeLock
fittings. Follow these instructions precisely to avoid
fitting disassembly issues.
As shown in the example below, rotate the tube in
a circular motion and slowly extract the tube with
the insert from the nose of the PrimeLock fitting.
If the tube is not rotated, the insert may disengage
from the inside of the tubing and remain on the nose
of the fitting.
Follow these steps to properly remove the tube from
a fully installed PrimeLock fitting:
If the insert remains on the nose of the PrimeLock
fitting, carefully remove the insert without damaging
the fitting nose and discard. Install a new insert into
the tube. Reusing a PrimeLock insert may cause
sealing issues.
PRIMELOCK INSERT INSTALLATION TOOLS
—
A complete set of tools is available on our
website. Please visit PrimeLock Accessories
on www.entegris.com.
A properly
tightened fitting
Loosen the fitting nut
from the fitting body
Fully extract the tube
with the insert staying
in the tube
Rotate the tube in a circular
motion, gradually making the
circular motions larger. This will
help dislodge the tubing and
insert from the fitting body

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