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COMPRESSION FITTINGS No special tools required! Simple and Reliable The RadiantPEX-AL fitting system from Watts Radiant is as simple as it looks. All you need is a wrench to tighten the nut. Double O-rings and a brass compression ring insure a leak-proof connection. Made of solid brass, these fittings are for long, trouble-free service. RadiantPEX-AL Compression Fittings: RadiantPEX-AL Brass Fitting Adapter, Male Sweat RadiantPEX-AL Brass Sweat Adapter, Female Sweat RadiantPEX-AL Brass MNPT Adapter RadiantPEX-AL Adapter - Press x Male Thread RadiantPEX-AL Couplings RadiantPEX-AL Brass Elbow - Compression x Male Sweat RadiantPEX-AL Brass Elbow - Compression x Female Sweat RadiantPEX-AL Brass Elbows - (Equal) RadiantPEX-AL Brass Tees - (Equal) RadiantPEX-AL Brass Tees - (Unequal) Notes: 1. All fittings come complete with compression nut and ring. 2. RadiantPEX-AL fittings are not listed for potable use. RadiantPEX-AL Codes, Listings, and Standards: RadiantPEX-AL Press fittings are manufactured in accordance with American Standard Testing Methods (ASTM) F-1281, and carry the UPC certification mark, as approved by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). ® EPDM O-Rings Brass Compression Ring Compression Nut

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Page 1: COMPRESSION FITTINGS - Watts Water Technologiesmedia.wattswater.com/download/WR_RadiantPEXAL_Product...Watts Radiant, Inc. 4500 Progress Place Springfield, MO 65803 1-800-276-2419

C O M P R E S S I O N F I T T I N G S

No special tools required!S i m p l e a n d R e l i a b l e

The RadiantPEX-AL fitting system from Watts Radiant is as simple as it looks. All you need is a wrench to tighten the nut. Double O-rings and a brass compression ring insure a leak-proof connection. Made of solid brass, these fittings are for long, trouble-free service.

R a d i a n t P E X - A L C o m p r e s s i o n F i t t i n g s :RadiantPEX-AL Brass Fitting Adapter, Male SweatRadiantPEX-AL Brass Sweat Adapter, Female SweatRadiantPEX-AL Brass MNPT AdapterRadiantPEX-AL Adapter - Press x Male ThreadRadiantPEX-AL CouplingsRadiantPEX-AL Brass Elbow - Compression x Male SweatRadiantPEX-AL Brass Elbow - Compression x Female SweatRadiantPEX-AL Brass Elbows - (Equal)RadiantPEX-AL Brass Tees - (Equal)RadiantPEX-AL Brass Tees - (Unequal)

Notes: 1. All fittings come complete with compression nut and ring.2. RadiantPEX-AL fittings are not listed for potable use.

R a d i a n t P E X - A L C o d e s , L i s t i n g s , a n d S t a n d a r d s :RadiantPEX-AL Press fittings are manufactured in accordance with American Standard

Testing Methods (ASTM) F-1281, and carry the UPC certification mark, as approved by theInternational Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).

®

EPDM O-Rings Brass

Compression Ring

Compression Nut

Page 2: COMPRESSION FITTINGS - Watts Water Technologiesmedia.wattswater.com/download/WR_RadiantPEXAL_Product...Watts Radiant, Inc. 4500 Progress Place Springfield, MO 65803 1-800-276-2419

4500 E. Progress PlaceSpringfield, MO 65803

Installation GuidelinesUSA and Canada: 800-276-2419

International: 417-864-6108Fax: 417-864-8161

Web: www.wattsradiant.com

© 2006 Watts Radiant, Inc. Compression Fittings Product/Installation Sheet (RadiantPEX-AL)- Literature No. CFProd/Install 09.12.06

Product Overview

Compression fittings are designed to beused with RadiantPEX-AL in radiant heatingand snowmelting applications. The fittingsare compatible with water and water/glycol solutions. No other tubing type may be used.

Fittings are available in a variety ofCompression x Sweat, Compression x NPTor Compression x BSP connections.

Warnings:• When using sweat fittings, ensure

that all O-rings and insulatorinserts are removed prior to soldering.

• If connections must be made intemperatures lower than 30°F(0°C), caution must be taken to allow for a proper seal.

Connection Steps

Step 1:Cut a clean, square end to the tubing.

Step 2:Use the Reamer tool to shape and prep the tubing.

Step 3:Slide the compression nut over the tubing.

Step 4:Slide the compression ring over the tubing.

Step 5:Make sure the plastic insulator insert is in place at the base of the fitting.

Step 6:Slide the tubing over the fitting. Make sure

the tubing is sealed against the insulator insertof the fitting.

Step 7:Slide the compression nut up and beginthreading it onto the base. The compressionring will automatically be positioned overthe fitting.

Step 8:Use a box-end wrench to complete the connection (Do not use a crescent wrench). Tighten the connection until snug and then an additional 1/4 turn.

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Making RadiantPEX-AL Compression Connections

In the United States:

Watts Radiant, Inc.4500 Progress PlaceSpringfield, MO 65803

1-800-276-2419 toll-free417-864-6108 phone417-864-8161 faxwww.wattsradiant.com

In Canada:

Watts Industries–Canada5435 North Service RoadBurlington, ON L7L 5H71-888-208-8927 toll-free phone905-332-4090 phone1-888-882-1979 toll-free fax905-332-7068 faxwww.wattscanada.ca

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