Sioux-chief PEX F2159 User Manual download pdf

BE SURE TO CHECK EVERY CRIMP

JOINT! Every crimp joint should be

checked with the GO/NO GO Gauge. If

the designated GO slot ts over and will

rotate around the crimped ring, you have

made a proper crimp. If the crimped ring

will t in the NO GO Gauge or will not t

in the GO Gauge, you must cut the crimp

joint off and make a new connection.

YOU’LL NEED

GO/NO GO Gauge

Slide the PEX crimp ring over the end

of the PEX tube leaving about ¼″ of the

tube showing. Insert the tting into the

end of the tube. BE SURE the crimp ring

is centered over the PEX barb.

All of the information you’ll need

to plan and install PEX plumbing

in your home.

Cut tube off square (90°)

with a tube cutter.

YOU’LL NEED

Tube Cutter

More about PEX Crimp Connections

• Can be used with both hot and cold drinking water lines or with

hydronic (radiant) heating.

• Insert ttings can be installed behind walls, but cannot be buried in concrete.

• Use the Home Run system or install in a continuous loop.

• PEX crimp rings are made of annealed copper. Sioux Chief’s PEX V-Sleeve is made

of Stainless Steel.

PEX and PB ttings and crimp rings are not interchangeable.

All Sioux Chief ttings and rings are manufactured to the ASTM Standard F1807

Specication for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for SDR 9 Cross-

linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing, and are compatible with any and all ttings and rings

manufactured to this same standard. All Sioux Chief plastic ttings are made to the

ASTM F2159 specication for plastic insert ttings. Sioux Chief’s V-Sleeve connection is

made to the ASTM F877 standard for hot and cold PEX systems utilizing SDR plastic tubing.

Note: sleeves and crimp rings are to be used

with either ASTM F1807 or F2159 ttings along

with the appropriate tool.

Center the jaws of the correct size

crimp tool over the crimp ring or sleeve.

Be sure the tool is held STRAIGHT and

close the jaws completely. CRIMP/

PRESS ONE TIME ONLY! If you do not

get a proper crimp connection the rst

time, cut the tting off and start from

the beginning.

YOU’LL NEED

Compression/Crimp Tool

Slide the PEX sleeve over the end of

the PEX tube fully. Insert the tting into

the end of the tube. BE SURE the tting

is inserted fully into the pipe.

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12 PEX Installation Tips

Making Crimp Connections

STEP

Installation Guide

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Making Crimp Connections

BE SURE TO CHECK EVERY CRIMP JOINT! Every crimp joint should be checked with the GO/NO GO Gauge. If the designated GO slot ts over and will rotate ar

Page 2 - Why Plumb with PEX?

Easy to InstallPEX tube is joined with an easy to install and test ‘crimp’ system — no solvent welding with messy chemicals, no chance of re hazard p

Page 3 - Planning Manifold Locations

Cut out roughly 10″ to 12″ of copper piping. Let excess water drain from the system and deburr cut ends of copper tube.YOU’LL NEED Copper cutt

Page 4 - Transitioning from CPVC

Using CPVC solvent cement, glue on two CPVC × PEX Adapters. Wipe off excess glue. YOU’LL NEED CPVC Cement CPVC PrimerCut out roughly 10″ to 12″ of

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Running PEX TubingExtreme Temperatures and SunlightKeep PEX tube away from extreme temperatures — 12″ away from recessed lighting and 6″ away from gas

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Cut the spun-closed end off of the stub out, then deburr and clean the outside of the tube with sand cloth.YOU’LL NEED Copper cutting /deburring tool