* Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
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EPS
LEAD FREE*
CRIMP
GAS - F
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99.9% Lead Free
< 0.1% Pb
EPS PEX
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there anything I need to do before using a Manual
crimp Tool?
YES
– follow all of these important steps below:
• Ensure that the tool is compatible with EPS GAS PEX-AL
Pipe and EPS Crimp Gas Fittings
• Ensure the tool is in good working order
• Ensure that the jaws align and have no gap when closed
• Ensure that the jaws are clean, free of defects and debris
• Refer to the Jointing Procedure in this manual for correct
method
Is there anything I need to do before using the approved
battery crimp Tool?
YES
– follow all of these important steps below:
• Ensure that the tool and jaws are compatible with EPS GAS
PEX-AL Pipe and EPS Crimp Gas Fittings
• Read and recognise the instructions contained in the
manual
• Ensure the correct jaws match the tool, the pipe and the
fittings
• Inspect the tool to ensure it functions properly
• Inspect the jaws to ensure they’re clean, dry, free of dirt grit
and corrosion
If the battery Tool does not fully compress what should
I do?
• Release the trigger and jaws by actuating the retract slide
• Recharge the battery or replace with charged battery
• Re - Crimp the joint and check with the crimp gauge
• Cut off the pipe and fitting if it fails to crimp properly
Do I need to inspect the pipe end prior to crimping?
YES
, always inspect the pipe and ensure it is cut square,
has been “rounded & deburred”, has no rough edges and the
internal and external pipe is undamaged prior to crimping.