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is-69PTKH_06/09/17

INSTRUCTION SHEET

PEX Crimp Tool

Go/No-Go Gauge

PEX

1. Slide the correct slot on the 

gauge around the crimped ring.

2. If the ring does not fit into 

the slot at all, then the crimp 

is a “No-Go”. Adjust the 

crimping force on the tool and 

re-crimp the ring.

3. If the ring slides into the slot 

and stops in the “Go” range at 

least at one point, then the 

crimp is good. The ring will 

not fit the go range all the way 

around it.

4. If the ring slides all the way 

into the slot, then the crimp 

ring is compressed too small 

and is a “No-Go”. Remove the 

ring and adjust the crimping 

force on the tool.

1. Open the handle, then 

loosen the nut on the screw 

with the numbers 

surrounding it.

2. Push and rotate the screw. 

Increase the number for 

more crimp force. Decrease 

the number for less crimp 

force.

3. Push the screw back into 

place and tighten the nut.

How to adjust the crimp force:

If your crimp tool has screws on the side, to 

adjust the crimp force  first loosen the set 

screw. Next, tighten the adjustment screw 

for more force or loosen the screw for less 

force. Finally, tighten the set screw after 

any adjustments.

Illustration of a good connection:

1. Fitting shoulder location.
2. Pipe is cut square and stops at fitting sholder.
3. Position the CrimpRing 1/8" - 1/4" from the end of the pipe, directly over two end ribs of the fitting.
4. The CrimpRing is evenly compressed over the pipe and shows no evidence of uneven distortion.
5. The PEX material is uniformly compressed between the ribs, resulting in a leak-free, quality joint.

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