IS-Ratcheting-Cinch-Tool

For Residential or Commercial Radiant Heating and Snow Melt Applications

Ratcheting Cinch Tool

For use with Heating PEX tubing.
Sizes:  1/2" (12.7 mm) 3/4" (19.1 mm) 1" (25.4 mm)
Watts Ratcheting Cinch Tool is designed for use with Heating PEX tubing and CinchClamp connections.
Release Lever Holster Cinch Tool

Installation
All CinchClamps must be installed using a Watts Cinch Tool and in accordance with all installation guidelines. Make sure the tubing has a clean, square cut end. Slide the CinchClamp over the tubing.  Insert fitting and position CinchClamp, allowing for approximately 1/8" (3.1 mm) clearance between clamp and fitting.  Position the open jaws of the Cinch Tool over the tabs of the CinchClamp and squeeze. Allow the tool to ratchet to the next position. Repeat until ratchet stops (approximately seven times) and the white indicator is completely visible in the view hole.  To release the Cinch Tool rotate the Release lever on the side. It is very important to complete the cinch process before releasing the tool. If connections are made in temperatures below 30F (-1.1C), caution must be taken to pause between ratchets, allowing the tubing to form a proper seal against the barb. Do not use the Cinch Tool to remove CinchClamps. This will cause damage to the tool, resulting in improper connections.
View Hole

Gauge Pouch Gauge Allen Key

Ratcheting Cinch Tool with work pouch and calibration gauge and Allen key. Calibration gauge and Allen key are located in side pouch.

Standards

 Watts CinchClamps are manufactured in accordance with ASTM International F2098.  Watts fittings are manufactured in accordance with ASTM International F1807, F2159, and F2434. Only for use with Heating PEX manufactured to ASTM F876/F877.
Check Calibration

Calibration
Do not use the Cinch Tool if it has been damaged, as this may result in an improper cinch. After repeated use of the Cinch Tool, it may require calibration. A calibration gauge is provided in the tool pouch. Follow these steps when calibrating a Watts ratcheting Cinch Tool. 1.  Ratchet the Cinch Tool to the closed position and hold. Use the calibration tool to gauge the jaw gap. Ideally, the jaw gap should be between 1.5 mm and 1.7 mm. If the 1.7 mm side of the gauge slides into the gap, then the jaw space is too large. If the 1.5 mm side of the gauge can not slide into the gap, then the jaw space is too narrow. 2.  To adjust the jaw gap, squeeze the handles three times (from fully open) to make the adjustment screw accessible. Locate the adjustment screw (see picture). Do not adjust the plate retention screw. Use a standard Allen key (included) to raise or lower the screw. Raising the screw (counter-clockwise turn) will cause the jaw gap to increase. Lowering the screw (clockwise turn) will decrease the jaw gap.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California law requires this warning to be given to customers in the State of California). For more information: www.watts.com/prop65.

Gauge

Do NOT Adjust Adjustment Screw

Adjust Calibration

Limited Warranty: Watts Regulator Co. (the Company) warrants each product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for a period of one year from the date of original shipment. In the event of such defects within the warranty period, the Company will, at its option, replace or recondition the product without charge. THE WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN IS GIVEN EXPRESSLY AND IS THE ONLY WARRANTY GIVEN BY THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. THE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE COMPANY HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The remedy described in the first paragraph of this warranty shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy for breach of warranty, and the Company shall not be responsible for any incidental, special or consequential damages, including without limitation, lost profits or the cost of repairing or replacing other property which is damaged if this product does not work properly, other costs resulting from labor charges, delays, vandalism, negligence, fouling caused by foreign material, damage from adverse water conditions, chemical, or any other circumstances over which the Company has no control. This warranty shall be invalidated by any abuse, misuse, misapplication, improper installation or improper maintenance or alteration of the product. Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore the above limitations may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from State to State. You should consult applicable state laws to determine your rights. SO FAR AS IS CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE STATE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY NOT BE DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL SHIPMENT.

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