7.
Check the fitting outer edge still lines up with the marking.
Open the pressing jaw and close it around the fitting so
the raised bump in the fitting rests inside the groove of the
pressing jaw.
8.
Initiate the pressing job by pressing the start button. The
automatic pressing process guarantees a tight connection.
6.
Check the fitting is clean and the O-ring is free from debris
and correctly sitting in place. Push fitting on tube all the
way to the engagement marking.
9.
Visually inspect the fitting to ensure the press has been
completed. The KemPress
®
tool will flash if the fitting did
not press correctly. If this occurs a new fitting and tube
section is required. At the end of the project visually inspect
each fitting to ensure none have been missed.
9
CAUTION
Brazing or soldering near to KemPress
®
joints should be avoided
as this may cause the seal to degrade due to heat transfer.
The table below states the minimum distance away from the
press joint which is acceptable to braze. If this distance cannot
be maintained then adequate precautions must be taken such
as fabricating the brazed section prior to assembly with the press
fittings, wrapping the press joint in a wet rag and keeping cool
during brazing or applying tube freezing spray.
Tube Size 15mm 22mm 28mm 35mm 42mm 54mm
Minimum 350
550
730
875
1000
1400
Clearance
(mm)
®