Conbraco Industries Inc. Pageland S.C. 29728 Telephone (704) 847-9191 Apollovalves.com
I893900 REV. E
APOLLOPRESS
®
BALL VALVE
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE GUIDE
INSTALLATION
APOLLOPRESS
®
ball valves are bi-directional and are a quick, convenient way to connect copper 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. All APOLLOPRESS
®
ball valves have EPDM seals and are designed for operating
temperatures between 0°F to 250°F
Note: 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.
Preparing the Tube
Cut the desired length of tubing using a tubing cutter squarely. De-burr the inside and outside diameter of the tube with a
rounded file or de-burring tool. Clean the tube of all dirt, oil, grease or foreign matter.
Inserting the Tube
Make sure that the O-ring seals 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 no lubricate the seal in the valve with petroleum based
lubricants as this will cause damage to the O-rings.
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 takes 4-8 seconds,
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 jaw arms to pen jaw set. If tool malfunctions, please refer to
specific tool operator’s manual.
4. Remove the press tool and jaw 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. Most quality press tools require re-
calibration after 32,000 cycles. See press tool manufacture’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. Check the valve and confirm the presence of the press mark.
2. Inspect the press connection for the following: Misaligned tubes,
tubes not fully inserted, check depth marks, loose connection,
incorrect jaw alignment with the fitting.
3. 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.
4. Test the system for leaks in accordance with normal practice and
local codes.
