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Troubleshooting Guide
if the fittings will not seal properly:
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Check to see if the expander head is screwed
on tightly.
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Tighten the head.
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Check to see if the exapnder head segments are bent
or misaligned.
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Replace the expander head.
Are the expander head segments not properly
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contracting between expansions?
Clean and relubricate the expander head.
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Check to see if the expander cone is
properly lubricated.
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Clean and relubricate the expander cone.
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has the fitting been damaged?
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Replace the fitting.
Was the PEX tubing removed while the expander
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cone was in the expanded postion?
Cut 2" (50 mm) from the PEX tubing and restart
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the process.
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is the PEX tubing and Ring dry?
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Wipe dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
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is there grease from the expander head inside the
PEX tubing?
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Wipe off all grease from inside the PEX tubing and
relubricate the expander head.
The Ring slides during the expansion process:
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is the PEX tubing and Ring dry?
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Wipe dry with a clean, lint-free cloth
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Are your hands clean and dry?
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Make sure your hands are clean and dry. Oils from
your hands can lubricate the PEX tubing and Ring.
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is the Ring being held properly in place?
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Use your thumb to hold the ring in place for the first
couple of exapansions.
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