STEP 17
The supplied RLS Crimp Gauge will confirm the
measurement of the finished crimp band diameter. See
crimp band locations noted in Step 16. It may be
necessary to rotate the gauge in order to not interfere
with the copper tube flashing left from the crimping
process.
STEP 16
A special “RLS” mark will be displayed on the tube to
let you know the connection is crimped properly.
Crimp Bands
STEP 14
Press and hold the trigger
on the ZoomLock Crimping
Tool to begin the crimping
process.
Continue to hold the trigger until the ZoomLock
Crimping Tool completes its cycle.
STEP 15
Open the jaws of the ZoomLock Crimping Tool and
remove from the fitting. If the jaws do not open, the
crimping cycle was not completed. For manual
override instructions, see ZoomLock FAQs, Form
P-457.
WARNING: ZOOMLOCK IS DIFFERENT THAN
OTHER INDUSTRY CRIMP TECHNOLOGY.
DO NOT
CRIMP WITH JAW CENTERED ON O-RING.
O-Ring
Flange
JAW MUST ALIGN BETWEEN
O-RING AND OUTER FLANGE.
STEP 13
Properly place the crimping jaws onto the fitting. Grooves in the jaws make
it easy to align. See illustration at right for proper crimping alignment.
O-Ring
STEP 12
Open the jaws of the ZoomLock Crimping Tool.
STEP 11
Push the fitting onto the tube. A reference dimple in
the fitting helps assure insertion depth and secure fit.
STEP 10
Using the dimple as a reference point for the center of
the fitting, mark the tubing with a permanent marker
to indicate proper insertion depth on every tube.
STEP 9
Use a heavy duty scouring pad to clean the ends of the
copper tubes to be joined. Tube ends should be free
and clear of oxidation, dirt or debris.
