Installation Guide

INSTRUCTION SHEET

PEX

One Hand Pinch Clamp Fastening Tool

PEX

1. Cut PEX tubing square, leaving a clean, even

edge. Remove any burrs.

2. Slip PEX pinch clamp over tubing and insert

ﬁtting. Place pinch clamp 1/8" below edge

of tubing.

3. Place pinch clamp nub between tool jaws

and ratchet the clamp (approximately seven

times) until the LEDlight comes on. This will

assure that the pinch clamp is fully engaged.

4. To release the Pinch Tool, rotate the release

lever on the side. It is very important to

complete the pinch process before releasing

the tool.

For use with Apollo

, Watts

, Murray

, and Oetiker

PEX pinch clamps.

Do not use with Zurn

Qickclamp

™

. Do not use the fastening tool to remove pinch

clamps.

The LED light may not turn on after more than 7 ratchets when installing some 1 in.

pinch clamps. Don’t overclamp! Check with speciﬁcation of pinch clamp manufacturer.

LED Light On

Release Lever

69PTBJ0010C

Apollo® PEX Pinch Clamps

PXPC3810PK 3/8" 10 Pack

PXPC1210PK 1/2" 10 Pack

PXPC1225PK 1/2" 25 Pack

PXPC12100PK 1/2" 100 Pack

PXPC3410PK 3/4" 10 Pack

PXPC3425PK 3/4" 25 Pack

PXPC34100PK 3/4" 100 Pack

PXPC15PK 1" 5 Pack

PXPC110PK 1" 10 Pack

LED Battery (Can be purchased at any local retailer)

CR927 Lithium Cell (3V) 1

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PEX INSTRUCTION SHEET 69PTBJ0010C PEX One Hand Pinch Clamp Fastening Tool LED Light On 1. Cut PEX tubing square, leaving a clean, even edge. Remove any burrs. 2. Slip PEX pinch clamp over tubing and insert fitting. Place pinch clamp 1/8" below edge of tubing. 3. Place pinch clamp nub between tool jaws and ratchet the clamp (approximately seven times) until the LEDlight comes on. This will assure that the pinch clamp is fully engaged. Release Lever 4.
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PEX INSTRUCTION SHEET 69PTBJ0010C PEX One Hand Pinch Clamp Fastening Tool Calibration Apollo PEX tools are pre-calibrated for up to 10,000 uses. After repeated use of this tool, it may require calibration. A calibration tool is provided with the fastening tool. Hex Screw Hole 1. Ratchet the Pinch Tool to the closed position until the LED light comes on. 2. Use the Calibration Tool to gauge the jaw gap. The jaw gap should be between 1.2 mm and 1.4 mm. If the 1.