JONES STEPHENS F1960 Plastic Tubing Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- JONES STEPHENS
Table of Contents
JONES STEPHENS F1960 Plastic Tubing Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING
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Using a cutting tool designed for use with PEX pipe, measure and cut pipe to desired length. Cut at 90˚, ensuring not to crush or deform the outer diameter. Be sure to make a square cut. An uneven or jagged cut may result in an improper connection.
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Slide the PEX ring/sleeve onto the PEX pipe until it reaches the stop tab.
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Remove the expander head from the tool and remove any dirt and debris. Using a clean, lint-free cloth, apply a thin coating of expander cone grease to the expander cone. Do not over-lubricate or coat the inside of the pipe.
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Insert the expander head into the PEX-A pipe. Pull the trigger. The expander head will expand, retract, and rotate slightly in each cycle. Note that some expander heads will not rotate automatically. If this is the case, gently push the pipe onto the expander head and rotate 1/8 turn in either direction.
WARNING: It is critical to create an even, smooth expansion mark. Failure
to do so may create deep grooves and cause an improper connection which could
result in a leak.
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Ring Size: Number of expansions with ring/sleeve*
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1/2” PEX: 5 to 8
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5/8” PEX: 6 to 10
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3/4” PEX: 7 to 12
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1” PEX: 12 to 18
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Fewer or more expansions may be required as temperature and technique will be a factor
Note: The number of expansion cycles will vary with the size of the pipe and the ambient temperature. Keeping the rings/sleeves warm (55˚F or higher) will help to speed the retraction time and ensure a uniform expansion. Do not make any connections in temperatures below 5˚F.
Continue until the pipe and ring/sleeve are flush with the expanded head shoulder.
Wipe away any excess grease from the inside of the pipe.
Remove the pipe when the head segments are contracted and release the trigger. Do not keep the tool in the expanded position with the pipe in place as it may over expand the pipe.
Quickly slide the pipe over the fitting until it is completely flush with the shoulder of the fitting. Hold the fitting in place until the pipe and ring/sleeve contracts around the fitting. If the fitting is too tight to slide into the pipe, then remove and expand one additional time.
Verify that the connection is complete and secure. The pipe should be resting firmly against the shoulder of the fitting. If there is a gap over 1/16”, cut off and replace.
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