Tool adjustment

Incorrect adjustment can cause undercrimping and failure of the joint.

1. Ensure all moving parts are kept well lubricated regularly.
2. Open the handles fully.
3. Using a 3mm allen key, loosen (but don't unscrew full) the locking bolt.
4. Using a screwdriver, rotate the adjusting screw by 45 degrees or quarter turn clockwise.
5. The adjusting screw has 4 flat faces in a square shape for the locking bolt to fix on. Therefore the adjusting screw must always be vertical or horizontal in orientation and never at an angle or the locking bolt will damage it.
6. Retighten the locking bolt.
7. Crimp a new trial joint as a test away from the working location and test with the gauge.
8. If OK, continue to use the tool.

If the gauge fails, repeat adjustment until trail crimped joint is correct.

More detailed instructions are included with the tool.

Jointing with other materials

Threaded fittings are available to make the transition between PE-X pipe and other materials. Specialised and tested adaptor fittings are also available. Please see catalogue or contact Auspex.

When joining with copper

Flared copper compression to Auspex Crimp adaptors are available. Brazing adaptors are available, designed so that one end can:

1. Fit over 15mm, 20mm and 25mm copper tube.
2. Fit into expanded 15mm, 20mm or 25mm copper tube.
3. Fit into standard copper or brass brazed fittings.
4. After brazing these adaptors they MUST be cold before inserting the PE-X pipe.