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
PEXcrimp rings.
Customer
Service:
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2.
Slip PEX cinch clamp over
tubi
ng
and
in
sert 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 clamp
is
fully
PEX Quick Pinch Clamp Tool Calibration
After repeated use
of
the Pinch Clamp
Tool
, it may require calibration.
A Ca
li
brati
on
Gauge and Bar are included with the tool. Note: Tool is
precalibrated for 10,
000
uses. Please test crimp before recalibra
tin'g.
How
to
calibrate:
1.
Insert the
Ca
li
bration 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 ofthe gauge cannnot
slide into the gap, then the jaw
space is too narrow.
2.
To
adjust the jaw gap, turn the
Pinch
To
ol
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.
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