Installation Guide

FLEXIBLE
CONNECTOR
Conector exible
COMPRESSION NUT
Tuerca de compresión
VALVE OUTLET
Salida de la llave
de paso
VALVE
Llave de paso
COMPRESSION
SLEEVE
Manga de
compresión
PEX TUBE
Tubo de PEX
TUBE INSERT
(IF NEEDED)
Inserto para tubería
COMPRESSION
NUT
Tuerca de
compresión
VALVE OUTLET
Salida de la llave
de paso
VALVE
Llave de paso
BRASS
SLEEVE
Manga de latón
COPPER
TUBE
Tubo de
cobre
COMPRESSION NUT
Tuerca de
compresión
VALVE OUTLET
Salida de la llave
de paso
VALVE
Llave de paso
COPPER COMPRESSION OUTLET (CONTINUED)
4. If using a drop of oil or thread sealant
be sure the threads are clean of any
debris and that sealant is also free of
any metal debris. DO NOT USE a putty,
gasket material or thread seal tape.
5. If using a thread sealant, apply a thin
even coat to the male compression
threads only taking care not to get
thread sealant on the compression
ring or sealing surface.
Warning: Excessive thread sealant
may cause joint to fail.
6. Hand tighten the compression nut
onto the stop as far as it will allow.
7. Using hand tools, tighten 1 to 1-1/4
turns from the hand tight position.
Note: Make sure that the riser remains seated and square to the stop. If the riser is
not square to the stop, this could affect the ability to get a good connection.
8. For inlet tube installation, see that section.
Tools Needed for Installation: • Wrench • Tube Cutter
PEX COMPRESSION OUTLET
Be sure to shut off water before starting.
NOTE: On 3/8” OD and smaller, use plastic compression sleeve. On tubing larger than
3/8” OD, use brass compression sleeve w/stainless steel tube insert.
1. Cut the riser tube to length so it
bottoms out in the stop.
2. Place compression nut and
sleeve onto the PEX tube.
3. If larger than 3/8” OD, insert
stainless steel tube insert.
4. A drop of general purpose oil will
make tightening easier.
5. If using a drop of oil or thread
sealant be sure the threads are
clean of any debris and that
sealant is also free of any metal
debris. DO NOT USE a putty,
gasket material or thread
seal tape.
6. If using a thread sealant, apply a thin even coat to the male compression threads
only taking care not to get thread sealant on the compression ring or sealing
surface. Warning: Excessive thread sealant may cause joint to fail.
7. Hand tighten the compression nut onto the stop as far as it will allow.
8. Using hand tools, tighten 1-1/2 to 2 turns from the hand tight position. Note: Make
sure that the riser remains seated and square to the stop. If the riser is not square
to the stop, this could affect the ability to get a good connection.
9. For inlet tube installation, see that section.
Tools Needed for Installation: • Wrench •Tube Cutter • General Purpose Oil
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FLEXIBLE NUT X NUT CONNECTOR
Be sure to shut off water before starting.
CAUTION: BE SURE TO IDENTIFY THE CORRECT WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION
BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. APPLICATION OF THIS
CONNECTOR WITH THE INCORRECT WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION MAY CAUSE
LEAKS.
1. Shut off water supply at valve.
2. Remove old supply tubes.
3. Thread wing nut of connector onto
faucet shank or toilet ballcock and
hand tighten only. For connectors
with metal nuts, hand tighten, then
wrench tighten 1/4 turn more.
Tools Needed for Installation:
• Wrench • Protective cloth
NOTE: Connector includes washers,
DO NOT USE THREAD SEALANT.