Elkhart Products Corporation (EPC) TECTITE - Manual (Page 6)

GUIDE TO INSTALLATION
OF TECTITE FITTINGS
Publication Date: Mar 13, 2012
Revision GG
TECTITE fittings may be closely spaced without affecting joint performance provided tube insertion depth
requirements are met.
TECTITE fittings are intended to be used with tube that is free of paint or other foreign matter, heavy
scratches, or dents on the exterior surface. Joints made using tube exhibiting these problems voids any and
all warranties. These conditions create leak paths.
Installation Do’s and Don’ts Summary
Do’s:
o Do use tube that has a clean and undamaged exterior surface.
o Do cut the tube square (perpendicular) to the tube centerline.
o Do chamfer the tube OD and ID so that a smooth surface and a consistent chamfer width are
achieved.
o Do inspect for and repair any sharp edges on the tube end after chamfering.
o Do insert the tube straight into the fitting opening.
o Do rotate the tube during insertion.
o Do use a TECTITE tube liner with PEX tube.
o Do support tube assemblies, TECTITE fittings will rotate.
Don’ts:
o Don’t make a crooked tube cut.
o Don’t forget to chamfer tube ID and OD.
o Don’t solder or braze within 12” of a TECTITE fitting.
o Don’t lubricate with anything but clean water (check local plumbing codes).
o Don’t insert the tube at an angle (This is poor assembly practice and may dislodge, cut, or nip the o-
ring).
o Don’t try to repair a TECTITE fitting.
o Do not insert anything into the TECTITE grab ring mechanism other than water
tube, it may not release! This warning includes human body parts and is
critical to your health and personal safety. Seek emergency medical service if
you become entangled in the grab ring mechanism.