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Uponor ProPEX

®

 

copper press adapters 

installation guide

Summary of Contents for ProPEX

Page 1: ...Uponor ProPEX copper press adapters installation guide ...

Page 2: ...hts reserved Second edition September 2018 Second printing September 2018 Printed in the United States of America Uponor has used reasonable efforts in collecting preparing and providing quality information and material in this installation guide However system enhancements may result in modification of features or specifications without notice Uponor is not liable for installation practices that ...

Page 3: ...verification the O ring is in place prior to pressing the joint Second the adapters are designed to leak when the connection is not pressed ensuring easy identification of un pressed joints at pressure test Quality assurance ProPEX copper press adapters are designed manufactured and listed to meet ASTM F1960 requirements for the ProPEX side and ASME B16 51 for the press side as well as conform to ...

Page 4: ...al packaging until ready to install This ensures the adapters remain clean the O rings are protected from damage and onsite debris and the O ring lubricant does not dry out Be sure to keep unused adapters in their original packaging with any openings sealed to maintain cleanliness Minimum spacing requirements Install Uponor ProPEX copper press adapters with the following minimum spacing between ot...

Page 5: ...pter to ensure the O ring is undamaged and seated correctly within the O ring groove The O ring should be free of cuts gouges or missing material at the surface If the O ring is damaged or missing do not use the adapter If the O ring is undamaged but is partially out of the groove gently move the O ring back into the groove If the O ring does not seat in the groove do not use the adapter 5 Insert ...

Page 6: ...nd re press the connection Note Uponor ProPEX copper press adapters are designed to leak air or water when improperly pressed to help installers identify improperly pressed connections 2 and 3 adapter installation 1 Assemble the joint by inserting the pipe into the adapter until it meets the pipe stop Note that you can use clean water to ease the assembly process Wetting the pipe and or the adapte...

Page 7: ...ion Jaw compatibility for 2 to 3 adapters Milwaukee M18 standard jaws RIDGID Viega standard jaws 2 49 16 2656 2 20453 3 49 16 2657 3 20548 Ring jaw 49 16 2659 Actuator 21878 Note The 2 to 3 press adapter connections feature a tag that breaks to indicate a completed connection This tag can be removed after completing the connection 5 After the connection is complete inspect the pressed joint to ens...

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