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Stainless Steel Press Sleeves
Tubing not seated all the way
onto fitting
Cut out fitting, and replace with new sleeves and fitting.
Does not pass Go/No-Go
Cut out fitting, and replace with new sleeves and fitting.
Tubing not cut straight
Cut out fitting, and replace with new sleeves and fitting.
Press sleeve not pressed
properly
Cut out fitting, and replace with new sleeves and fitting.
Press Failure
Cut out fitting, and replace with new sleeves and fitting.
Pinched Sleeve
The tool is out of calibration or the tool jaws are worn out or
damaged and must be replaced.
Fittings
Cracked
Cut out fitting, and replace with new sleeves and fitting.
Fitting Barbs are Damaged
Cut out fitting, and replace with new sleeves and fitting.
PEX Tubing
Notched or Cut
Cut out section of tubing and use appropriately sized coupling.
Repairs in concrete must be wrapped. HPP fittings are recommended
for concrete repairs.
Kinked
Kinked tubing can be repaired using a heat gun.
for details.
Frozen
Can be thawed using hot water, hot towels, or gently heating with a
heat gun.
Do Not Use Open Flame!
Tools and Jaws
Cracked Jaws
Power press tools are pressed with empty jaws. Replace the jaws.
Chipped Jaws
Tools being used for unintended applications. Replace the tool/jaws.
Common Installation Issues