Victaulic Stainless Steel Pressfit System
Victaulic Stainless Steel Pressfit System
• Standard Pressfit Coupling
• Safety
• PFT505 Electric Pressfit Tool
• Proper Installation Procedures
Standard Pressfit Coupling
1 – O-Ring
2 – O-Ring Pocket
3 – Housing
Unpressed
4 – Pipe Stop
5 – Insertion Mark
6 – Tool Indent
Pressed
Safety
• Danger
• Warning
• Caution
• Notice
PFT505 Electric Pressfit Tool
• Safety
PFT505 Electric Pressfit Tool
PFT505 Electric Pressfit Tool
• Press Jaw InstallationStep 1: Unplug the tool
Step 2: Place proper size jaw, open locking pin
Step 3: Align tool, push locking pin in
PFT505 Electric Pressfit Tool
• Press Jaw RemovalStep 1: Unplug the tool
Step 2: Position tool vertically
Step 3: Slide locking pin open
Step 4: Lift tool from jaw
PFT505 Electric Pressfit Tool• Maintenance
– Press Jaws• Remove jaws, clean dirt
using wire brush
• Lubricate bolts, pins and sliding segment
– Roller Drive and Locking Pin• Clean/lubricate guide
bracket and holding pin
• Replace severely worn or damaged parts
Proper Installation Procedures
• Pipe Preparation
Proper Installation Procedures
• Pipe PreparationStep 1: Pipe ends square
cut
Step 2: Clean/inspect pipe ends
Proper Installation Procedures
• O-Ring Selection
Proper Installation Procedures
• Marking the Pipe– Pressfit Marking Gauge
Step 1: Insert pipe until pipe end contacts stop
Step 2: Mark pipe along edge of gauge
Step 3: Remove gauge from pipe end
Proper Installation Procedures
• Marking the Pipe– Ruler or Tape Measure
Step 1: Measure back from pipe end, place mark around pipe circumference
Refer to “Pressfit Insertion Depth Requirements” table (I-500 pg. 19)
Proper Installation Procedures
• Marking the Pipe– Pressfit Slip Couplings
Step 1: Measure back from pipe end, place mark around pipe circumference
Refer to “Pressfit Slip Coupling Minimum Insertion Depth Requirements” table (I-500 pg.19)
Proper Installation Procedures
• Product AssemblyStep 1: O-rings seated
properly, proper material
Step 1a: O-rings free of dirt, debris, grease, oil residue
Step 2: Lubricate o-rings, DO NOT OVER LUBRICATE WITH VIC-LUBE
Proper Installation Procedures
• Product AssemblyStep 3: Standard Couplings
– insert pipe until contact with pipe stop; make sure pipe is inserted up to mark
Step 3a: Slip Couplings – insert pipe fully up to mark
Proper Installation Procedures
• Product AssemblyStep 4: Align pipe;
straighten joint; full insertion
Step 5: Press both sides of coupling with Victaulic Pressfit Tool
Proper Installation Procedures
• Pressing OperationStep 1: Attach cord to
tool and plug in
Step 2: Pick up tool and place hands as shown
Step 3: Open press jaws
Proper Installation Procedures
• Pressing OperationStep 4: Slide press jaws
over fitting
Step 5: Close jaws
Proper Installation Procedures
• Pressing OperationStep 6: Press/hold
switch until cycle is complete
Step 7: Release switch
Step 8: Release jaws, remove tool
Installation Inspection
Installation Inspection
• If pressed joint does not look like this picture, the joint must be redone.
Installation Inspection
• Improper Press
Victaulic Stainless Steel Pressfit System
• Standard Pressfit Coupling
• Safety
• PFT505 Electric Pressfit Tool
• Proper Installation Procedures
Victaulic Stainless Steel Pressfit System