Elkhart Products Corporation (EPC) TECTITE Slip Coupling - Manual (Page 3)

GUIDE TO INSTALLATION
OF TECTITE SLIP COUPLINGS
Publication Date: May 15, 2008
Revision BB
7. Guide fitting end onto tube end and push fitting until tube contacts the tube stop.
The mark on the tube from step 4 should be visible at the end of the fitting. If the
mark is not near the end of the fitting the tube must be inserted further until it
contacts the tube stop.
8. Allow at least 1” of clearance from each end of a TECTITE fitting to allow adequate
room for fitting removal.
Guide to Tube Removal From TECTITE fittings
1. Select the correct size removal tool for the job. Place the removal tool around the
tube next to the fitting assembly. The flat side of the tool should be placed in contact
with the fitting.
Figure 4
TECTITE Removal Tool
2. Push the removal tool toward the fitting firmly until the grab ring is compressed.
With the removal tool firmly held in place, use a twisting, and pulling motion to
remove the tube from the fitting. Release the removal tool after the tube is removed.
3. If the tube is to be re-used, check the tube for score marks, and any other defects
such as dirt, or chips. If any defects exist, the tube must be repaired as needed to
meet the installation requirements detailed previously in this installation manual.
4. Check the internal parts of the fitting. The grab ring, protection ring, and o-ring must
be in the housing and aligned with the fitting opening. If all of the parts are in good
condition, and aligned, then the fitting is ready to be assembled with a properly
prepared pipe or tube.
5. TECTITE Removal Tools are packaged with TECTITE Slip Couplings and are also
available from EPC to fit ½”, ¾”, and 1” nominal sizes.