Watts WPCRT-1 - Manual

Heavy-duty tool for the removal of WaterPEX
CrimpRings
™ with out damaging the brass PEX
fitting
Specifications:
Removal of improperly crimped copper PEX crimp rings shall be done using a
Watts CrimpRing™ Removal Tool No. WPCRT-1.
Installation Notes:
1. Test the tool before use. Tool is Factory calibrated prior to shipment, for use on
1 ⁄
2
", 3 ⁄
4
", and 1" Copper Crimp Rings. Adjust tool as necessary.
2. This tool should only be used on Brass PEX fittings, Do not use this tool to remove
a crimp ring from a plastic (poly-alloy) fitting or a copper PEX connection.
3. Carefully examine the fitting after crimp ring removal. If the fitting barbs have been
scratched or damaged, DO NOT REUSE, as leaks may result.
4 See below for tool use instructions
Removal Tool Instructions
Important: After removal of crimp ring, carefully inspect the barbs on the fitting. If barbs
are scratched or deformed, discard the fitting, and do not reuse. Leaks may occur on
damaged fittings that are reused.
CrimpRing ™ Removal Tool
IS-WP-WPCRT-1
Crimp Ring ™ Removal Tool
1. Insert Removal
Tool into fitting and
cut through the
crimp ring.
2. Rotate the fitting
180º and com-
pletely close the
tool. Remove ring.
3. Pinch the tubing
with the tool every
20-30º.
4. Remove the tubing.
Fitting Size
Adjustment
Cut Depth
Adjustment*
*Factory Preset