Use and Care Manual

 For safety purpose, please refer to ASTM B828, ANSI Z49.1 and local standards.
 Individuals performing solder process should be skilled installers with knowledge of ASTM B828 standard regarding
“Standard Practice Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper Tubes and Fittings”.
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 The valve is made of low lead alloy, meeting US law requirements for domestic water applications.
 Metal pipes are subject to expansion and contraction during operations. It is important to consider this characteristic
prior to installation.
INSTALLATION
Before starting the installation, following ASTM B828 standard, properly measure and cut the pipes, ream all cut ends
to remove any burrs and clean all oxides from tube ends and valve cup surfaces.
Lightly abrade tube ends to promote surface contact.
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It is important to assure valve is in open position to allow heat to escape.
It is strongly recommended wrapping the valve with a wet rag. This functions as a cooling technique, and protection
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Avoid overheating in
the indicated area
Cover the valve
with a wet rag
Then heat valve cup near the ends, having care of not heating the body joint. Pre-heating time will vary due to
installation characteristics including valve and pipe sizes and ambient temperature and conditions.
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