Setup, Compatibility & Care
To install these fittings, ensure the copper pipe end is cut squarely and deburred to prevent damage to the olive. Slide the compression nut and the copper olive onto the pipe, insert the pipe into the fitting body, and tighten the nut by hand until finger-tight. Use two wrenches to complete the installation: one to hold the fitting body steady and the other to tighten the nut approximately 3/4 to one full turn. Always ensure the system is pressure-tested for leaks after installation. To maintain the system, avoid using harsh chemical sealants on the olive itself, as the mechanical compression is designed to hold the pressure alone.