How to Guide

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
6. Initial Insert and
Alignment
• Gently insert pipe into
fitting hub until you
feel resistance from the
rubber gasket.
• Stop and check to
ensure pipe is properly
aligned with fitting hub.
• NOTE: Misalignment
can cause damage
• To disconnect,
simultaneously twist
and pull pipe and/
or fitting until pipe
is removed from the
ConnecTite fitting
o Check to ensure
rubber gasket and
metal lock ring are
not damaged or out
of place
• Reuse a maximum of
three times
• Use clean pipe end;
scratches on pipe can
cause leaks
7. Fully Insert, Twist,
and Align
• Fully insert pipe into
fitting hub, applying
steady force and twist
pipe and/or fitting until
the minimum insertion
mark is no longer
visible and you cannot
insert pipe any further.
• Align by twisting
the fitting to desired
alignment; check to
ensure pipe is fully
inserted