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Section 5 – Making MLC Press Fitting Connections
Section 5
Making MLC Press Fitting
Connections
Installation Guidelines
Prior to installing Uponor MLC Press Fittings, refer to the following
guidelines.
1. Thoroughly read the following instructions before installing Uponor
MLC Press Fittings. These instructions are for licensed contractors
who are Uponor-trained to use MLC Press Fittings and associated
installation tools.
2. Uponor MLC Press Fittings are compatible only with Uponor MLC tubing.
Do not use Uponor MLC Press Fittings on any other PEX tubing product.
3. Do not use other PEX tubing fittings on Uponor MLC tubing.
PEX fittings are not compatible with Uponor MLC tubing.
4. Only use MLC tubing and MLC Press Fittings in radiant heating
applications.
Tools Needed
• Mini-Press Battery Tool
• Tubing cutter designed for MLC tubing
• Properly sized press jaws • MLC tubing chamfering tool
Preparing the MLC Tubing
Refer to the following instructions to
prepare the MLC tubing for
the press fitting.
1. Square cut the tubing perpendicu-
lar to the length of the tubing
using the appropriate Uponor
tubing cutter (see
Figure 5-1
).
2. After cutting the tubing, use the
appropriate chamfering tool on the
tubing end. Use either the Uponor
MLC Tubing Three-way Chamfering
Tool for
1
⁄
2
",
5
⁄
8
" and
3
⁄
4
" Uponor
MLC tubing or use individual
T-handled Chamfering Tools for
1
⁄
2
",
5
⁄
8
" and
3
⁄
4
" Uponor MLC tubing (see
Figure 5-2
).
Figure 5-1
Figure 5-2
Summary of Contents for Mini-Press Battery Tool
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