Instructions / Assembly

Conbraco Industries, Inc.
Matthews, NC 28105
1.888.229.2874
www.apolloflow.com
is-69PTKG1096_04/06/17
INSTRUCTION SHEET
PEX One Hand Pinch Clamp Fastening Tool
Calibration
PEX
Apollo PEX tools are pre-calibrated for up to 10,000 uses. After repeated use of this tool, it
may require calibration. A calibration gauge and bar is provided with the tool.
69PTKG1096
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1. Insert the Calibration Bar into the tool as
shown. Ratchet the Pinch Tool to the closed
position (tool jaws should be biting into the
bar).
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2. Use the Calibration Tool to gauge the jaw
gap. Ideally, the jaw gap should be between
0.8 mm and 1.2 mm.
If the 1.2 mm side of the gauge slides into
the gap, then the jaw space is too large. If
the 0.8 mm side of the gauge cannnot slide
into the gap, then the jaw space is too
narrow.
3. To adjust the jaw
gap, turn the Pinch
Tool on its side and
locate the locking
screw positioned
on the handle. Use
a standard
screwdriver to
loosen the locking
screw. Locate the
adjustment screw.
Turn the adjustment
screw right or left
as needed to change
the size of the jaw
gap. When adjustment
is complete, tighten the
locking screw.
Locking Screw
Adjustment Screw
3. To adjust the jaw
gap, turn the Pinch
Tool on its back
and locate the
locking screw. Use a
standard screwdriver
to loosen the locking
screw. Turn the tool
over and locate the
adjustment dial. Turn
the adjustment dial
right or left as
needed to change
the size of the jaw
gap. When
adjustment is
complete, tighten the
locking screw.
If you have a side adjustment screw If you have a front adjustment dial
Tool back
Tool front
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