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Auspex Fire Manual
Pinched Ring
When crimping Auspex fittings, care should be taking to
ensure the tooling is positioned correctly so to not pinch the
crimp ring. Fittings that are damaged in this manner should
be replaced.
Tool Adjustment
Incorrect adjustment can cause under-crimping and failure of
the joint. It is good practise to check tool adjustment regularly.
1.
Ensure all moving parts are always kept well lubricated
2.
Open the handles fully
3.
Using a flat head
screwdriver, loosen (but
don’t fully unscrew) the
locking bolt
4.
Using a screwdriver,
rotate the adjusting
screw a quarter turn
clockwise
Manual tools available for copper crimp ring connections
16, 20 and 25mm. Only Auspex approved tools can be
used.
5.
The adjusting screw has 4 flat faces in a square shape
for the locking bolt to fix on. Therefore the adjusting
screw must always be vertical or horizontal in orientation
and never at an angle or the locking bolt will damage it
6.
Retighten the locking bolt
7.
Crimp a new trial joint as a test away from the working
location and test with the gauge
8.
If OK, continue to use the tool
If the gauge fails, repeat adjustment until trial crimped joint is
correct. More detailed instructions are included with the tool.
Design the installation in such a way as to not stress the
system joints, bend supports may be required.
Step 5.
Pressure test the system in accordance with
AS/NZS 3500 and with local requirements.
