Reference Illustrations
Figure 2
PLUMBING CONNECTIONS
Copper, brass, plastic or other fi ttings may be
used. DO NOT over-tighten fi ttings.
Figure 3
INSTALLATION TIP
When preparing the male threaded fi ttings
of the I/O adapter, follow the guidelines to
avoid damage to the plastic pipe threads.
1. For best results, use 1/2” wide Tefl on®
tape and wrap the threads three times with
each consecutive wrap on top of the
previous wrap. To prevent tearing of the
the tape, use Tefl on® paste on the fi rst two
threads only. This lubricates the tape and
fi lls the small void areas that may exist
between the threads. When the joint is
complete, there will be a small bead of
sealant at the fi tting interface indicating a
properly joined connection.
2. When preparing copper fi ttings, it is al-
ways advisable to use a union where there
is a threaded connection to facilitate
repairing a potential leak in one of your
soldered joints.
3. To prevent heat damage to the plastic
pipe threads of the adapter, prepare the
copper tail assemblies ahead of time so they
can cool down before fi nal assembly. The
copper tube length should be a minimum of
4-1/2” long. To prevent cross threading, turn
the fi tting counterclockwise until you feel the
threads engage, then tighten.
Do not overtighten the fi ttings.
CAUTION NOTE: To avoid damage, do
not allow heat from the torch to be trans-
ferred to the plastic valve component.
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