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PRESS FITTINGS
RadiantPEX-AL
Codes, Listings, and Standards:
RadiantPEX-AL Press fittings are manufactured in accordance with American Standard
Testing Methods (ASTM) F-1281, and are tested and listed by the National Sanitation
Foundation (NSF-PW Standards 14 and 61 and NSF-rfh), and carries the UPC certification
mark, as approved by the International Association
of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).
One multi-jaw PressAll tool can make
several connection sizes.
Watts Radiant’s line of Press fittings offers a clean, reliable method of connection for
RadiantPEX-AL. The Stainless Steel sleeve creates a permanent, unyielding union on the
outside, while the double O-rings form a dependable internal seal. Choose from a wide variety
of fitting styles and sizes to suit your needs and use just one tool to make all your connections.
• 15” PressAll Kit w/ 1/2”, 5/8” and 3/4” jaws. • 19” PressAll Kit w/ 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4” and 1” jaws.
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Both the 15” and the 19” tool kits contain an adjustment
wrench and a jaw changing tool. Instructions for
adjustment, jaw replacement and making PressAll
connections are permanently labelled inside the lid.
RadiantPEX-AL Press Fittings:
RadiantPEX-AL SS-T20 Press Fitting
RadiantPEX-AL Adapter - Press x Copper Fitting (Male Sweat)
RadiantPEX-AL Adapter - Press x Copper Adapter (Female Sweat)
RadiantPEX-AL Adapter - Press x Male Thread
RadiantPEX-AL Press Couplings
RadiantPEX-AL
Press Elbow - Press x Copper Fitting (Male Sweat)
RadiantPEX-AL Press Elbow - Press x Copper Adapter (Female Sweat)
RadiantPEX-AL Press Elbows - (Equal Elbows)
RadiantPEX-AL Press Tees - (Equal Tees)
RadiantPEX-AL Press Tees - (Unequal Tees)
Insulator
EPDM O-Rings
View Ports
Brass
Stainless Steel Press Sleeve
4500 E. Progress Place
Springfield, MO 65803
Installation Guidelines
USA and Canada: 800-276-2419
International: 417-864-6108
Fax: 417-864-8161
Web: www.wattsradiant.com
© 2006 Watts Radiant, Inc. Press Fitting Product/Installation Sheet (RadiantPEX-AL)- Literature No. PFProd/Install RP 09.16.06
Product Overview
Press fittings are designed to be used with
RadiantPEX-AL in radiant heating and
s
nowmelting applications. The fittings are
compatible with water and water/glycol
solutions. No other tubing type may be used.
Fittings are available in a variety of Press x
Sweat, Press x NPT
or Press x BSP
connections.
Warnings:
•
When using sweat fittings, ensure
that all O-rings and insulator
bases are removed prior to
soldering.
• If connections must be made in
temperatures lower than 30°F
(0°C), caution must be taken
to allow for a proper seal.
The Connection
Step 1:
Cut a clean, square end to the tubing.
Step 2:
Use the Reamer tool to shape and prep
the tubing.
Step 3:
Make sure the insulator base is in place at
the base of the fitting.
Step 4:
Make sure the Press sleeve is seated against
the insulator base of the connection.
Step 5:
Slide the RadiantPEX-AL tubing onto the
fitting until the tubing is visible through the
view port.
Step 6:
Place the Press fitting into one side of
the jaws.
Step 7:
Close the jaws firmly. Tool will stop
automatically when complete.
Step 7:
Step 6:
Step 3:
Step 4 and 5:
V
iew Ports
Step 2:
Step 1:
Making RadiantPEX-AL Press Fitting Connections
In the United Sta
tes:
W
a
tts R
adiant,
Inc
.
4500 Progress Place
Springfield, MO 65803
1-800-276-2419
toll-free
417-864-6108 phone
417-864-8161 fax
www
.wattsradiant.com
In Canada:
W
a
tts Industrie
s
–
Canada
5435 North Service Road
Burlington, ON L7L 5H7
1-888-208-8927
toll-free phone
905-332-4090 phone
1-888-882-1979 toll-free fax
905-332-7068 fax
www.wattscanada.ca
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